Recovery Worker

Belmont Recruitment; North East; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Recovery Worker for a drug and alcohol service in North East England. The ideal candidate will manage clients, deliver psychosocial interventions, and contribute to recovery plans. This full-time role offers £20 per hour with a supportive team and potential for contract extension. Immediate start available.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Potential for contract extension

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a substance misuse or recovery setting.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of clients with substance misuse needs.
• Deliver structured 1-1 psychosocial interventions.
• Complete comprehensive assessments and develop recovery plans.
• Liaise with prescribers and assess medication.
• Maintain accurate case records.

Skills

Caseload management

Assessment skills

Understanding of harm reduction

Knowledge of OST

Job description

Recovery Worker - Durham

£20 per hour | Full-time contract | Immediate start | Belmont Recruitment

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for an experienced Recovery Worker to join a busy and supportive drug and alcohol service in Durham.

The successful candidate will manage a caseload of clients, deliver one-to-one psychosocial interventions, and work closely with the clinical team to support individuals throughout their recovery journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of clients with substance misuse needs
• Deliver structured 1-1 psychosocial interventions to support recovery and relapse prevention
• Complete comprehensive assessments and develop person-centred recovery plans
• Liaise with prescribers and have sound knowledge of prescribing regimes and medication reviews
• Maintain accurate case records and contribute to multi-agency meetings

Requirements

• Previous experience within a substance misuse or recovery setting
• Strong caseload management and assessment skills
• Understanding of harm reduction, OST (Opiate Substitute Therapy), and prescribing frameworks
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (essential)

What's on offer

• £20 per hour (umbrella)
• Monday to Friday, full-time hours
• Supportive team environment with potential for contract extension

If you have solid experience in substance misuse and are confident managing a caseload and delivering psychosocial interventions, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Tom Goren at Belmont Recruitment for more information