Dorset Council
Drug & Alcohol Recovery Practitioner - The Bus Shelter Dorset
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The Role
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Drug & Alcohol Recovery Practitioner to join our Reach Out partnership. Working alongside Waythrough and our dedicated team, you will support individuals with complex needs to access treatment, reduce harm, and begin or continue their recovery journey.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference by providing trauma-informed, strengths-based support to people experiencing homelessness, substance misuse, and multiple disadvantage.
Further Information
At The Bus Shelter Dorset, you'll be joining a supportive, passionate team that genuinely changes lives every day.
We Offer
- Salary of £31,200 per annum for this role.
- 6.6 weeks annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays).
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Regular reflective practice and access to clinical supervision.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- The opportunity to make a lasting difference to people experiencing homelessness and addiction.
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If you're passionate about empowering people, believe in second chances, and want to be part of an organisation that puts people first, we'd love to hear from you.
To arrange a visit, an informal chat, or for more information, please contact Debs Legg via email at: [email protected]
To apply for this role, please complete the application form and send this to: [email protected]
About Us
The Bus Shelter Dorset offers rough sleepers or those at risk of homelessness a safe place to live with access to a supportive community environment and 24-hour high support tailored to meet their individual needs. In 2022, we were awarded the “Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service”.
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Our aims and objectives – ‘To relieve the needs of homeless persons, or those at risk of homelessness, by the provision of temporary accommodation, advice, signposting, and support’
Our core values
- Supporting clients as individuals and respecting that they are the experts in their own lives
- Believing in second chances and not giving up on people
- Empowering staff and valuing their contribution to every aspect of services
- Building trusting relationships with an open and honest approach to clients, staff, volunteers, partners, and supporters
- Strong integrity & reputation
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