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Substance Misuse & Recovery Worker

Job details
Posting date: 13 August 2025
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: Grade 10, £36,778 to £39,522 per annum
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 27 August 2025
Location: Isle Of Wight, South East England
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Isle of Wight Council
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 2025_1485

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Summary

37 hours per week

Are you experienced with working with Children and Families? An exciting opportunity has arisen to work alongside children’s social care to improve outcomes for families.

As a Substance Misuse & Recovery Worker you will undertake key responsibilities within the Children’s Services Targeted Family Support Team, providing;

direct, therapeutic interventions to adults requiring assessment,
weekly support,
and on-going referrals to additional supportive pathways.

You will be working alongside experienced social workers and managers under the professional guidance and supervision of Children's Services to provide direct interventions, improving positive outcomes for local children and families.

If you are passionate about making a difference to local families and children and want to be part of a culture that values learning and continuous professional development, please get in touch to find out more.

We look forward to hearing from you and thank you for your interest in coming to work with us as part of the team.

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