GP Shared - Recovery Worker

Looking for experienced GPSC (GP Shared Care) Substance Misuse Recovery Worker for a well-established service based in Forest Hill, Lewisham.

Role Details:

• Position: GPSC Substance Misuse Recovery Worker
• Location: Forest Hill, Lewisham
• Pay rate: 15.50/hr. +HP
• Contract: Full Time | 2-3 Month Line Cover
• Start: ASAP
• Hours:
  • Monday-Thursday: 9am-5pm
  • Friday: 9am-4:30pm
• Working Pattern:
  • 1-2 days per week in GP Hubs across Lewisham
  • Remaining days based within the main office/service

Duties Include:

• Managing a caseload of adult service users within a GP Shared Care setting
• Supporting clients prescribed OST (Opiate Substitute Treatment)
• Delivering recovery-focused interventions and harm minimisation support
• Creating and reviewing personalised recovery plans
• Working closely with GPs, healthcare professionals and partner agencies
• Supporting clients with community/inpatient detox and rehabilitation pathways
• Maintaining accurate case notes and risk assessments
• Providing holistic support to improve health and wellbeing outcomes

Essential Experience:

• Previous experience within a GPSC / GP Shared Care Substance Misuse service
• Strong knowledge of OST / opiate treatment and prescribing processes
• Experience supporting clients with substance misuse needs
• Ability to manage mixed caseloads independently
• Good understanding of safeguarding, risk management and recovery planning

Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams next week.

If you are interested, please send your updated CV along with:

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