Alcohol Recovery Worker

Sanctuary Personnel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-Time Position

Excellent Hourly Rate

Flexible Working Schedule

Specialist Criminal Justice Experience

Career Development Opportunities

Wellbeing-Focused Environment

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking an Alcohol Recovery Worker to join a Criminal Justice service in Whitechapel, London. This ongoing, full-time role focuses on supporting individuals affected by alcohol misuse to achieve sustainable recovery outcomes, delivering tailored interventions and harm-reduction strategies.

You will work five days a week within a multidisciplinary team, developing personalised recovery plans, maintaining confidential records, and promoting engagement with treatment pathways

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals affected by alcohol misuse, substance misuse, or related support needs.
• Knowledge of recovery-focused practice and harm reduction approaches.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and case management skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary or multi-agency setting.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• A compassionate and person-centred approach to supporting positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist support to individuals recovering from alcohol misuse within the Criminal Justice system.
• Develop and manage personalised recovery plans tailored to the needs of each service user.
• Deliver one-to-one interventions focused on harm reduction and effective coping strategies.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies to provide coordinated support.
• Encourage service users to engage with treatment pathways and recovery services.
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and up-to-date case records and documentation.

Skills

Experience with alcohol misuse

Recovery-focused practice

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Case management

Organisational skills

Compassionate, person-centred approach

Job description

Job Title: Alcohol Recovery Worker
Specialism: Criminal Justice
Location: Whitechapel, London
Salary: £22 per hour
Contract Type: Ongoing | Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Alcohol Recovery Worker to join a thriving Criminal Justice service in Whitechapel, London. This ongoing full-time opportunity is ideal for someone passionate about supporting individuals affected by alcohol misuse and helping them achieve sustainable recovery outcomes. Working five days per week, you will play a key role in delivering tailored interventions, promoting harm reduction, and empowering service users to make positive and lasting changes to their lives.

Perks and Benefits

• Full-Time Position – Enjoy consistent hours and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through ongoing work.
• Excellent Hourly Rate – Earn a competitive rate of £22 per hour.
• Flexible Working Schedule – Balance your professional commitments with your personal life.
• Specialist Criminal Justice Experience – Strengthen your CV with valuable experience in a unique and rewarding environment.
• Career Development Opportunities – Enhance your skills and knowledge while working within an experienced multidisciplinary team.
• Wellbeing-Focused Environment – Join a service that values both your professional growth and personal wellbeing.

What You Will Do

• Provide specialist support to individuals recovering from alcohol misuse within the Criminal Justice system.
• Develop and manage personalised recovery plans tailored to the needs of each service user.
• Deliver one-to-one interventions focused on harm reduction and effective coping strategies.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies to provide coordinated support.
• Encourage service users to engage with treatment pathways and recovery services.
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and up-to-date case records and documentation.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with individuals affected by alcohol misuse, substance misuse, or related support needs.
• Knowledge of recovery-focused practice and harm reduction approaches.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and case management skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary or multi-agency setting.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• A compassionate and person-centred approach to supporting positive outcomes.

Why Whitechapel?

Whitechapel is one of London’s most vibrant and culturally rich neighbourhoods, offering an exciting blend of history, diversity, and modern city living. With excellent transport links, a thriving community atmosphere, a wide range of shops, restaurants, and amenities, and easy access to central London, it is a fantastic place to live and work. Whitechapel provides the perfect environment for professionals looking to advance their careers while enjoying everything the capital has to offer.