Recovery Worker

Morgan Hunt; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt is recruiting a Recovery Worker for our substance misuse service in Brixton. You will work directly with individuals affected by drug and alcohol dependency, delivering front-line recovery support and building trust to help progress toward recovery goals.

The role focuses on caseload management, assessments, risk and recovery planning, and motivational interventions, with a person-centred approach and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Direct experience in substance misuse recovery services.
• Understanding of drug and alcohol treatment pathways.
• Experience delivering 1:1 recovery interventions and managing caseloads.
• Ability to support individuals with complex needs.
• Strong engagement, communication and organisational skills.
• Practical, non-judgemental and person-centred approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of individuals with drug and alcohol support needs.
• Complete assessments, risk management plans and recovery plans.
• Deliver structured keyworking sessions and motivational interventions.
• Support harm reduction, relapse prevention and treatment engagement.
• Identify barriers to recovery and connect service users to support.
• Liaise with clinical teams, housing services and partner agencies.
• Maintain accurate case records and monitor recovery outcomes.

Job description

Substance Misuse Recovery Worker, Brixton

Experienced in drug and alcohol services? We have an opportunity in Brixton that could be right for you!

We are looking for a confident and motivated Recovery Worker to join a busy substance misuse service in Brixton, working directly with individuals affected by drug and alcohol dependency.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys front-line recovery work, knows how to build trust with service users and can support people to make meaningful progress towards their recovery goals.

Responsibilities of the Recovery Worker include:

• Managing a caseload of individuals with drug and alcohol support needs
• Completing assessments, risk management plans and individual recovery plans
• Delivering structured keyworking sessions and motivational interventions
• Supporting individuals with harm reduction, relapse prevention and treatment engagement
• Identifying barriers to recovery and helping service users access appropriate support
• Liaising with clinical teams, housing services and other partner agencies
• Maintaining accurate case records and monitoring recovery outcomes

Candidates for the role of Recovery Worker will need:

• Previous direct experience working in substance misuse recovery services is essential
• Good understanding of drug and alcohol treatment pathways
• Experience delivering 1:1 recovery interventions and managing caseloads
• Confidence supporting individuals with complex needs and challenging circumstances
• Strong engagement, communication and organisational skills
• A practical, non-judgemental and person-centred approach

Have you got the experience and are you ready for your next move?

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.