• Locations

  Birmingham, West Midlands

• Salary

  Up to £144 per day + Flexible working days

• Sector

  Social Care, Social Care & Health

• Type

  Contract / Interim

Substance Misuse Practitioner

Location: Wolverhampton – Office Based

Hours: 3 days per week, 9:00am-5:00pm

Days: Flexible – choose your 3 working days from Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday

Contract: Fixed Term – Maternity Cover

Start: ASAP

We’re looking for an experienced Substance Misuse Practitioner to join a supportive team in Wolverhampton on a fixed-term maternity cover contract.

This is an office-based role supporting individuals affected by substance misuse, helping them make positive changes, access appropriate services and work towards recovery.

The Role

• Providing one-to-one support to individuals experiencing substance misuse
• Completing assessments and identifying individual support needs
• Developing and reviewing support plans
• Supporting individuals to work towards recovery and positive outcomes
• Signposting and referring to appropriate services
• Maintaining accurate and confidential case records
• Working closely with other professionals and support services

About You

• Previous experience working within substance misuse services is essential
• Experience supporting vulnerable individuals and those with complex needs
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A non-judgemental and person-centred approach
• Good understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries
• A valid DBS is required

Working Pattern

This is a 3-day-per-week position, 9am-5pm, with the flexibility to choose your own working days from Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

Fixed-term maternity cover contract with an ASAP start.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual’s skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.