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Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Umbrella pay rate

3-month temporary contract

Job summary

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd is seeking a Recovery Worker for a 3-month temporary cover in Coventry. The role involves supporting service users through engagement and recovery, with a focus on assessment, planning and coordinated care.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, applying motivational interviewing and harm-reduction approaches to promote independence and social reintegration. Previous recovery-focused experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting people affected by drug and alcohol use.
• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships.
• Confident communicator and team player.
• Experience in assessment, recovery planning and risk management.
• Person-centred, flexible and committed to positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support service users from initial engagement through to recovery.
• Complete screening, assessments, risk assessments and recovery plans.
• Manage an allocated caseload and monitor service user progress.
• Use motivational interviewing and recovery-focused approaches.
• Coordinate care and make appropriate onward referrals.
• Promote recovery, resilience, independence and social reintegration.
• Provide harm-reduction advice, including overdose prevention and Naloxone support.
• Develop links with recovery, mutual-aid and community groups.
• Work with prescribing clinicians, GPs, health services and partner agencies.
• Maintain accurate records and uphold confidentiality and safeguarding requirements.

Skills

Recovery work experience

Assessment & risk management

Motivational interviewing

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

Recovery Worker - 3 Month Temporary Cover

Coventry, CV1 | 37.5 hours | 3-month temporary contract | £16-£22 Umbrella

Pay Rates - Dependent on Direct Recovery Experience

• Less than 12 months: £16-£18 per hour (umbrella)
• 1-3 years: £18-£20 per hour (umbrella)
• 3+ years: Up to £22 per hour (umbrella)

About the Role

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Recovery Worker to join a multi-disciplinary team, supporting service users throughout their treatment and recovery journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Support service users from initial engagement through to recovery.
• Complete screening, assessments, risk assessments and recovery plans.
• Manage an allocated caseload and monitor service user progress.
• Use motivational interviewing and recovery-focused approaches.
• Coordinate care and make appropriate onward referrals.
• Promote recovery, resilience, independence and social reintegration.
• Provide harm-reduction advice, including overdose prevention and Naloxone support.
• Develop links with recovery, mutual-aid and community groups.
• Work with prescribing clinicians, GPs, health services and partner agencies.
• Maintain accurate records and uphold confidentiality and safeguarding requirements.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about supporting people affected by drug and alcohol use.
• Able to build positive and trusting relationships.
• A confident communicator and team player.
• Experienced in assessment, recovery planning and risk management.
• Person-centred, flexible and committed to positive outcomes.

Join a team dedicated to reducing drug and alcohol-related harm and helping people build healthier, more meaningful and independent lives.

Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.