Recovery Worker

Sanctuary Personnel; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role

Diverse experience

Professional development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a Recovery Worker in Peterborough to support recovery-focused harm reduction and psycho-social interventions.

Join a small, collaborative team delivering structured one-to-one and group programmes. You will assess needs, manage caseloads, and liaise with external agencies to sustain service user change and recovery journeys.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience delivering recovery-focused harm reduction and psycho-social interventions.
• Proven ability to manage caseloads with one-to-one and group programme support.
• Competence in conducting essential assessments including risk and safeguarding.
• Strong partnership and team-working abilities.
• Confident working independently with clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver recovery-focused harm reduction and psycho-social interventions tailored to individual needs.
• Provide structured one-to-one support and facilitate group programmes to empower change.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments including risk and safeguarding evaluations.
• Establish strong partnership working with external agencies and local partners.
• Balance autonomous work with contributing to a small, collaborative team.
• Communicate effectively to motivate service users to embrace and sustain change.

Skills

Harm reduction

Caseload management

Assessment

Partnership working

Communication

Job description

Job Title:
Recovery Worker

Specialism:
Recovery Focused Harm Reduction

Location:
Peterborough, UK

Salary:
£23.00 Hourly

Type:
3 months, Full-time

Join us for an exciting opportunity as a Recovery Worker in the heart of Peterborough, focusing on substance misuse. For just over three months, you'll be engaging with a dynamic team to support recovery processes. With a competitive hourly rate of £23.00 and full-time availability, you'll find it an enriching step in your career!

Perks and benefits:

• Full-time Opportunity: Dive into meaningful work with the security of a full-time position where you can make a tangible impact.
• Diverse Experience: Every day is an adventure in recovery work, providing you experiences that make a real difference.
• Professional Development: Enhance your expertise with chances to learn and develop new skills in a supportive environment.
• Work-Life Balance: Appreciate flexible work options that allow you to balance your professional and personal life seamlessly.

What you will do:

• Manage and deliver recovery-focused harm reduction and psycho-social interventions tailored to individual needs
• Provide structured one-to-one support and facilitate group programmes designed to empower and inspire change
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, including risk and safeguarding evaluations
• Establish strong partnership working skills through collaboration with external agencies and local partners
• Balance working autonomously with being a proactive member of a small, collaborative team
• Communicate effectively, motivating and inspiring service users to embrace and sustain change

Required Experience:

• Demonstrable experience in delivering recovery-focused harm reduction and psycho-social interventions
• Proficiency in managing caseloads with one-to-one and group programme support
• Competence in conducting essential assessments including risk and safeguarding
• Strong partnership and team working abilities
• Confident working independently and maintaining clear communication upskilling motivation

Peterborough isn't just a place of work; it's an inspiring city to live in! From stunning parks to a vibrant city centre, there is always something to do on your days off. Whether you're a local or considering relocating, you'll find a friendly community and rich history waiting to be explored. Make the most of this fantastic opportunity to grow your career while enjoying all that Peterborough has to offer.