Recovery Worker

Sanctuary Personnel; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-Time Hours

Enhanced Learning Opportunities

Supportive Environment

Professional Growth

Competitive Pay

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is recruiting a Recovery Worker in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, on a 3-month contract with extension potential. The role offers a competitive hourly rate and 37.5 hours per week, ideal for gaining varied experience across substance misuse settings.

You will deliver structured key-working, assessments, and harm reduction guidance, collaborating with healthcare and social care partners to support service users on their recovery journey.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification, or willingness to work towards one.
• Experience in substance misuse or recovery support is desirable.
• Enhanced DBS check is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of service users with structured key-working sessions.
• Complete assessments, risk assessments, care and recovery plans per organisational policies.
• Provide harm reduction, overdose prevention and safer use advice.
• Support access to prescribing services, detox pathways and wider treatment programmes.
• Collaborate with healthcare, social care, housing, probation and third sector partners.

Skills

Caseload management

Recovery-focused interventions

Harm reduction

Key-working sessions

Education

NVQ Level 3 health & social care

Job description

Type:
3-Month Contract (Potential Extension)

Embark on a fulfilling journey as a Recovery Worker within the dynamic field of Substance Misuse in the lively city of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. This opportunity not only offers a competitive hourly rate of £23.00, but also the promise of a 3-month contract with the potential for extension. Enjoy the benefits of locum work, providing you with flexibility and the chance to gain diverse experience across various settings while contributing to meaningful change in individuals’ lives. Don’t miss this chance to make a substantial impact in the field of substance misuse treatment and recovery.

Perks and benefits

• Full-Time Hours: 37.5 hours per week, ensuring ample time to build rewarding relationships with your clients.
• Enhanced Learning Opportunities: Expand your skills within the substance misuse domain.
• Supportive Environment: A supportive and collaborative working environment, helping you to thrive in your role.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement in the healthcare sector.
• Competitive Pay: Competitive pay that reflects your expertise and commitment to the field.

What you will do

• Manage a caseload of service users, delivering structured key-working sessions and recovery-focused interventions to ensure comprehensive support.
• Complete comprehensive assessments, risk assessments, care plans, and recovery plans in line with organisational policies, fostering an environment for recovery.
• Deliver harm reduction advice, overdose prevention education, and safer substance use interventions, safeguarding the health of service users.
• Support individuals accessing prescribing services, detoxification pathways, and wider treatment programmes to facilitate a holistic recovery approach.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, social care teams, housing services, probation, and voluntary sector partners to ensure integrated care and support for service users.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, Substance Misuse Practice, or equivalent qualification, or willingness to work towards one.
• Relevant training in substance misuse, mental health, safeguarding, or recovery support is desirable.

Registration & Compliance

• Enhanced DBS check required.

Experience

• Experience supporting individuals affected by drug and alcohol misuse.
• Experience managing a caseload within health, social care, criminal justice, housing, or voluntary sector services.
• Proven experience in substance misuse (drugs & alcohol) with strong caseload management and key-working skills.
• Good understanding of harm reduction and recovery models.

Living and working in Cambridge offers an unparalleled experience, combining the charm of historic streets and iconic colleges with the vibrancy of a buzzing cultural and social scene. You’ll enjoy exploring the scenic beauty of the River Cam, an array of quirky cafes and restaurants, and the robust intellectual community, making Cambridge not just a place to work, but a remarkable place to live. Join us in making a difference while enjoying the rich heritage and dynamic environment that Cambridge has to offer.