Recovery Worker

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; Ashford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd is seeking a Recovery Worker for a 10-week temporary assignment in Ashford, Kent. You will manage an existing caseload in a community substance misuse service, conduct initial assessments, and develop recovery plans to support individuals toward positive outcomes.

The role requires experience in community-based substance misuse, strong assessment skills, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, including safeguarding responsibilities and close

Qualifications

• Experience in community-based substance misuse or drug and alcohol services.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently.
• Strong skills in completing assessments and developing support plans.
• Good understanding of safeguarding and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage an existing caseload of individuals accessing community substance misuse support.
• Complete comprehensive assessments and identify individuals' support and recovery needs.
• Manage new referrals, undertaking initial assessments and establishing appropriate support plans.
• Deliver ongoing one-to-one support to individuals affected by drug and alcohol misuse.
• Monitor progress, review recovery plans and support individuals towards positive outcomes.
• Undertake risk assessments and ensure safeguarding concerns are identified and appropriately managed.
• Work collaboratively with external agencies and partner organisations to provide joined-up support.
• Maintain accurate case notes, client records and other relevant documentation.

Skills

Caseload management

Assessments

Safeguarding

Independent working

Job description

Recovery Worker - Community Substance Misuse

Location: Ashford, Kent

Contract: Temporary - 10 weeks

Start Date: Immediate start

Morgan Hunt are currently recruiting for an experienced

Recovery Worker to join a community-based substance misuse service in Ashford on an initial 10-week agency assignment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner with a strong background in community substance misuse services who can hit the ground running and confidently manage their own caseload with minimal supervision.

The Role:

• Independently manage an existing caseload of individuals accessing community substance misuse support.
• Complete comprehensive assessments and identify individuals' support and recovery needs.
• Manage new referrals, undertaking initial assessments and establishing appropriate support plans.
• Deliver ongoing one-to-one support to individuals affected by drug and alcohol misuse.
• Monitor progress, review recovery plans and support individuals towards positive outcomes.
• Undertake risk assessments and ensure safeguarding concerns are identified and appropriately managed.
• Work collaboratively with external agencies and partner organisations to provide joined-up support.
• Maintain accurate case notes, client records and other relevant documentation.

Requirements:

• Strong experience working within community-based substance misuse or drug and alcohol services.
• Previous experience independently managing a caseload.
• Confident completing assessments, managing new referrals and developing support plans.
• Good understanding of safeguarding, risk assessments and recovery-focused interventions.
• Ability to work independently and hit the ground running with minimal support.
• Available for an immediate start and able to commit to the initial 10-week assignment.

What's on Offer?

• Initial 10-week agency assignment.
• Opportunity to utilise your existing community substance misuse experience within an established service.

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.