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• Manage a caseload of individuals accessing structured treatment for opiate dependence.
• Complete comprehensive assessments, risk assessments, and recovery plans tailored to individual needs.
• Deliver evidence-based psychosocial interventions, motivational interviewing, and harm reduction advice.
• Support individuals prescribed opioid substitution treatment (OST), ensuring regular reviews and close partnership working with prescribing clinicians.
• Promote recovery capital by supporting access to education, employment, housing, healthcare, family support, and community resources.
• Facilitate regular key working sessions, monitoring progress and adapting recovery plans where appropriate.
• Carry out safeguarding responsibilities for adults and children, escalating concerns in accordance with local and organisational procedures.
• Encourage engagement with peer support, mutual aid groups, and recovery communities.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, mental health services, probation, housing providers, social care, and other partner agencies to deliver coordinated care.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential electronic case records in accordance with CGL policies and data protection legislation.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, case reviews, and clinical supervision.
• Support individuals through planned treatment completion, aftercare, and sustained recovery.

• Possess knowledge and experience in delivering interventions for service users affected by opiate use.
• Excel in both verbal and written communication, with proficient IT skills.
• Demonstrate proactive qualities, working independently with excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
• Hold a strong understanding of mental health interventions, services, and best practices.
• Thrive as a supportive team player with exceptional interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating with a diverse range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders.
• Exhibit the ability to navigate change effectively, always prioritising the needs of service users.
• Recognise the significance of information governance processes and commit to adhering to all necessary safeguards.
• Pursue continuous learning opportunities to enhance your professional knowledge and skills, while also contributing to the growth and development of your colleagues.

• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Additionally, you'll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years, therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us.
• A dedicated 'Wellness' hour each week, access to a 'Wellness' hub, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Participation in a contributory pension scheme.
• A wide range of benefits, including discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, and more.
• A warm and supportive team environment.
• Extensive training, career development, and progression opportunities.
• Refer a Friend Scheme.

Salary Range (pro rata if part time): CGL points 23 to 28 (£28,557.79 - £32,802.41) ILW / OLW /Fringe: Inner London Weighting (£4,236.47) Interview Date: 1/9/2026 Closing Date: 26/8/2026 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:: Daniel Kornak-Marczewski | daniel.marczewski@cgl.org.uk | 07423502662 : This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.