Wellbeing Worker

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd is seeking a compassionate Drug & Alcohol Wellbeing Worker to support individuals affected by substance misuse and related needs. The role emphasizes harm reduction, safeguarding, and non-judgemental support, with a view to signposting to appropriate services.

The position may suit those with transferable experience across health, social care or welfare settings, including people not previously in recovery-focused roles. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer.

Qualifications

• Understanding of drug and alcohol misuse and available treatment pathways.
• Awareness of harm reduction and relapse prevention approaches.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessments and risk management.
• Experience supporting vulnerable individuals and promoting positive wellbeing.
• Ability to provide non-judgemental support and signpost individuals to appropriate services.
• Candidates with transferable experience and relevant knowledge are encouraged to apply; direct substance misuse recovery experience is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-judgemental support to individuals affected by substance misuse.
• Signpost to appropriate services and resources.
• Work with individuals with mental health or complex needs as required.
• Contribute to safeguarding and risk management processes.

Skills

Understanding of drug and alcohol misu

Harm reduction and relapse prevention

Safeguarding and risk assessment

Support vulnerable individuals

Signposting to services

Job description

Contract: Minimum 3 months, with a strong likelihood of ongoing work beyond this period.

We are seeking a compassionate and knowledgeable Drug & Alcohol Wellbeing Worker with an understanding of substance misuse, treatment options, harm reduction, relapse prevention, risk management and safeguarding.

The role would suit candidates with experience supporting individuals affected by substance misuse, mental health or complex needs, including those who may not have worked directly in a recovery-focused role.

Key skills and knowledge:

• Understanding of drug and alcohol misuse and available treatment pathways.
• Awareness of harm reduction and relapse prevention approaches.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessments and risk management.
• Experience supporting vulnerable individuals and promoting positive wellbeing.
• Ability to provide non-judgemental support and signpost individuals to appropriate services.

Candidates with transferable experience and relevant knowledge are encouraged to apply; direct substance misuse recovery experience is not essential.

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.

£36,943 - £44,900 Per annum including Outer London Allowance