Recovery Worker

Supporting Herts is a newly commissioned floating support service for people living in Hertfordshire who have a drug or alcohol related problem and are experiencing housing problems. The service will be delivered by the newly established consortium partnership of Druglink, St John of God Hospitaller Services and Westminster Drug Project. The service provides housing and recovery related support and is strongly focused on supporting people to prevent homelessness, achieve independent living, recovery and community reintegration. The duration of support will often vary depending upon individual's needs and can be provided for up to two years. Recovery Worker - full time
The team have offices in Hertford and Hemel Hempstead. As part of team of Recovery Support Workers you will support a caseload of service users through one-to-one keyworking, support and care planning. At times you will also provide information and support via group work. You will liaise with other support providers and agencies relevant to an individual's needs, such as drug and alcohol treatment providers, GPs, social services, mental health services, housing providers, probation and welfare benefit agencies. You will have an easily accessible, non- judgmental, client-centred approach and will be a strong team player. Please send your current Curriculum Vitae and a covering letter stating your experiences to:
Druglink Trefoil House, Red Lion Lane, Hemel Hempstead HP3 9TE or on-line closing date for CV and Covering letter applications: Monday 18th March 2013 A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested in the event of the individual being offered the position. Policy available on request. For an informal discussion or a copy of the job description contact Derek Heath, Operations Manager on .