Recovery Practitioner

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt UK Limited is seeking a compassionate Recovery Practitioner to support men recovering from addiction in a safe residential environment. You will provide recovery coaching, group work and practical support to build independence and resilience.

Based in Streatham, Croydon and Clapham, this 35-hour-per-week role initially runs for 6-8 weeks with the potential extension. Applicants must have enhanced DBS and the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with complex or multiple needs.
• Understanding of addiction, recovery or related support services.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries.
• Experience working effectively within a team.
• Good judgement, resilience and ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Good IT and record-keeping skills.
• Enhanced DBS is required.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, professional relationships with residents.
• Provide one-to-one recovery support and develop individual growth plans.
• Facilitate recovery groups, workshops and activities.
• Promote a positive, supportive recovery community.
• Support residents with independent living skills and accommodation responsibilities.
• Identify and escalate safeguarding, wellbeing and risk concerns.
• Maintain accurate case notes and resident records.
• Work collaboratively with the wider Recovery Team.
• Encourage residents towards training, volunteering, employment and greater independence.
• Respond calmly and professionally to challenging situations.

Skills

Complex needs

Addiction recovery knowledge

Communication

Professional boundaries

Team working

Resilience under pressure

IT & record-keeping

Enhanced DBS

Right to work in UK

Job description

Recovery Practitioner

Locations: Streatham, Croydon & Clapham

Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract: 6-8 weeks, with potential extension

Reports to: Deputy Recovery Programme Manager

Role Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Recovery Practitioner to support men recovering from addiction within a safe, structured and supportive residential environment. You will help residents build confidence, independence and resilience through recovery coaching, group work, practical support and community development.

Key Responsibilities

• Build positive, professional relationships with residents.
• Provide one-to-one recovery support and develop individual growth plans.
• Facilitate recovery groups, workshops and activities.
• Promote a positive, supportive recovery community.
• Support residents with independent living skills and accommodation responsibilities.
• Identify and escalation safeguarding, wellbeing and risk concerns.
• Maintain accurate case notes and resident records.
• Work collaboratively with the wider Recovery Team.
• Encourage residents towards training, volunteering, employment and greater independence.
• Respond calmly and professionally to challenging situations.

Essential Requirements

• Experience supporting people with complex or multiple needs.
• Understanding of addiction, recovery or related support services.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries.
• Experience working effectively within a team.
• Good judgement, resilience and ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Good IT and record-keeping skills.
• Enhanced DBS required.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Flexibility to work across locations and participate in relevant rotas.

Desirable

• Group facilitation experience.
• Supported housing or residential experience.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, risk management and trauma-informed practice.
• Relevant lived experience of recovery.

The Opportunity

Join a supportive team dedicated to helping people achieve lasting recovery, independence and positive change through relationships, community and purpose.