Recovery Worker

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

Job summary

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd is seeking a compassionate Recovery Worker for a 3-month temporary cover in Coventry. The role supports service users through treatment and recovery within a multi-disciplinary team and offers hourly rates dependent on direct recovery experience.

The successful candidate will conduct screenings, risk assessments and recovery planning, manage a caseload, and work with clinicians to promote harm-reduction and social reintegration while maintaining records and safeguarding

Qualifications

• Experience working within drug and alcohol, substance misuse or recovery services.
• Experience working with opiate users is required/preferred.
• Experience supporting vulnerable adults and managing a caseload.
• Experience with safeguarding, risk assessment and recovery planning.
• Direct recovery experience is preferred.

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

Assessment

Recovery planning

Risk management

Communication

Caseload management

Job description

Recovery Worker - 3 Month Temporary Cover

Location: Coventry, CV1

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract: 3-month temporary cover

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.

Interview Process

• Telephone screening with Morgan Hunt
• Client interview
• Candidates should be available to interview at short notice

Experience Requirements

• Experience working within drug and alcohol, substance misuse or recovery services.

Experience working with opiate users is required/preferred.

• Experience supporting vulnerable adults and managing a caseload.
• Experience with safeguarding, risk assessment and recovery planning.
• Direct recovery experience is preferred.