Recovery Worker

Morgan Hunt; Ashford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Umbrella pay rate

Immediate start

10-week assignment

Job summary

Morgan Hunt is seeking an experienced Recovery Worker to join a community substance misuse service in Ashford on a 10-week agency assignment. You will manage an existing caseload, conduct assessments, and create recovery plans with minimal supervision.

The role requires strong community-based substance misuse experience, safeguarding knowledge, and the ability to work independently with immediate start availability.

Qualifications

• Experience in community-based substance misuse services.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently.
• Experience with assessments and developing support plans.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage an existing caseload of individuals in community substance misuse support.
• Complete comprehensive assessments and identify recovery needs.
• Manage new referrals and establish support plans.
• Deliver one-to-one support and monitor progress.
• Review recovery plans and safeguard risks.
• Collaborate with external agencies for joined-up support.
• Maintain accurate case notes and documentation.

Skills

Caseload management

Substance misuse experience

Assessments

Safeguarding

Risk assessment

Independent worker

Immediate start

Job description

Recovery Worker - Community Substance Misuse

Location: Ashford, Kent

Pay Rate: £18-£20 per hour (Umbrella)

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?

• £18-£20 per hour (Umbrella).
• Initial 10-week agency assignment.
• Immediate start available.
• 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.