Recovery Worker

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A multi-disciplinary recruitment agency is seeking a compassionate Recovery Worker in Coventry to support individuals in their recovery journey. You will engage with service users, providing support from entry through to recovery. Key responsibilities include coordinating care packages and promoting harm minimisation. Ideal candidates should have experience with substance use, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to community engagement. This temporary position offers a competitive salary of £19-22 per hour, and flexibility in working with diverse needs.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with people affected by substance use or complex needs.
• Strong communication skills to build trusting relationships.
• Confidence in managing risk and diverse needs.
• A proactive approach to community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Support service users through every stage of recovery.
• Carry out assessments and recovery planning.
• Coordinate packages of care and clinical input.
• Complete ongoing risk assessments and referrals.
• Promote harm minimisation and provide education.
• Link people with peer support and community resources.
• Work closely with health services for joined-up care.
• Contribute to the smooth running of the service.

Skills

Experience of working with people affected by substance use or other complex needs

Strong communication skills

Confidence in managing risk

Proactive approach to engagement

Job description

Recovery Worker

Location: Coventry
Salary: £19-22 per hour Umbrella
Contract: Temporary 3-4 months
Are you passionate about supporting people to make positive life changes? We're looking for a motivated Recovery Worker in Coventry to join our multi-disciplinary team and help individuals move forward in their treatment and recovery journey.
In this role, you'll be a key point of contact for service users from their first engagement through to ongoing recovery support. You'll help people reduce drug and alcohol related harm, access the right services, strengthen their well-being, and reconnect with their communities.

What You'll do as a Recovery Worker

• Support service users from entry into the service through every stage of their recovery.
• Carry out assessments, screening and recovery planning using motivational techniques.
• Coordinate personalised packages of care, including psycho-social interventions, 1:1 key work, group work, clinical input and harm reduction.
• Complete ongoing risk assessments, reviews and referrals to specialist or community services.
• Promote harm minimisation, provide education around blood-borne viruses and overdose prevention, and support access to needle exchange and naloxone (training provided).
• Build recovery capital by linking people with peer support, mutual aid and community resources.
• Work closely with health services, GPs, hospitals and other partners to ensure joined-up care.
• Contribute to the smooth running of the service, including ad-hoc reception, duty and clinical support.

What You'll Bring as a Recovery Worker

• Experience of working with people affected by substance use or other complex needs.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusting, supportive relationships.
• Confidence in managing risk and supporting people with diverse needs and backgrounds.
• A proactive, creative approach to engagement especially with underrepresented communities.

Apply Today

If you're compassionate, motivated and ready to help people create meaningful, purposeful lives, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply within.
If you would like more information on the role as Recovery Worker in Coventry you can all the office on 0121 631 5930 and ask for Alisha

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. 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.