Substance Misuse Recovery Worker

Belmont Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable charity organization is seeking a Recovery Worker to support individuals on their recovery journey. This role involves managing caseloads, facilitating recovery sessions, and providing harm reduction advice. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in substance misuse work and strong knowledge of harm reduction strategies. This position is on a rolling contract with pay rates between £17 and £21 per hour.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in substance misuse or recovery work required.
• Strong knowledge of harm reduction strategies and BBV awareness.
• Confident in delivering both individual and group support.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of individuals with complex drug misuse needs.
• Deliver tailored interventions through structured recovery plans.
• Facilitate both 1:1 and group sessions.

Skills

Substance misuse experience

Harm reduction knowledge

Individual support delivery

Group support delivery

Autonomous work capability

Job description

Recovery Worker - Substance Misuse | £17-£21 per hour | Rolling Contract | Charity Sector

Belmont Recruitment is currently seeking experienced Recovery Workers to join a reputable private charity making a real difference in the community. This is a fantastic opportunity to support individuals on their recovery journey while working in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Contract: Rolling contract (minimum 3 months) with potential for long-term extension

Pay Rate: £17-£21 per hour (depending on experience)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Role Overview

As a Recovery Worker, you will:

• Manage a caseload of individuals with complex drug misuse needs
• Deliver tailored interventions through structured recovery plans
• Facilitate both 1:1 and group sessions
• Collaborate with detox teams to ensure integrated care
• Provide harm reduction advice, BBV interventions, and treatment recovery support

Ideal Candidate

• Prior experience in substance misuse or recovery work
• Strong knowledge of harm reduction strategies and BBV awareness
• Confident in delivering both individual and group support
• Able to work autonomously and within multi-disciplinary teams

If you are interested in this role please get in touch via Email or Phone.