Locum Recovery Worker: Hands-on Support & Community Impact

Sanctuary Personnel; Hertford (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

Location benefits

Professional Development

Flexibility

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel Limited is seeking a Locum Recovery Worker in Hertford to support adults overcoming substance misuse. The role involves assessment, recovery planning, and discharge, with structured group sessions and harm-reduction guidance.

A 3-month contract with potential extension offers 37.5 hours per week at £23.00 per hour. DBS check is required, and a flexible, community-focused approach is essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification.
• Desirable training in motivational interviewing or recovery-focused practice.
• Experience supporting adults affected by drug and/or alcohol misuse.

Responsibilities

• Support service users from entry into the service through assessment, treatment, recovery planning and discharge.
• Complete screenings, risk assessments and personalised recovery plans in line with policies and safeguarding.

Skills

Caseload management

Harm reduction

Key-working

Motivational interviewing

Education

NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Sanctuary Personnel Limited is seeking a Locum Recovery Worker in Hertford to support adults overcoming substance misuse. The role involves assessment, recovery planning, and discharge, with structured group sessions and harm-reduction guidance.

A 3-month contract with potential extension offers 37.5 hours per week at £23.00 per hour. DBS check is required, and a flexible, community-focused approach is essential.