• Locations

  London

• Salary

  £144 - £184 per day

• Sector

  Social Care, Social Care & Health

• Type

  Temporary

Substance Misuse Recovery Worker, Brixton

Experienced in drug and alcohol services? We have an opportunity in Brixton that could be right for you!

We are looking for a confident and motivated Recovery Worker to join a busy substance misuse service in Brixton, working directly with individuals affected by drug and alcohol dependency.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys front-line recovery work, knows how to build trust with service users and can support people to make meaningful progress towards their recovery goals.

Responsibilities of the Recovery Worker include:

• Managing a caseload of individuals with drug and alcohol support needs
• Completing assessments, risk management plans and individual recovery plans
• Delivering structured keyworking sessions and motivational interventions
• Supporting individuals with harm reduction, relapse prevention and treatment engagement
• Identifying barriers to recovery and helping service users access appropriate support
• Liaising with clinical teams, housing services and other partner agencies
• Maintaining accurate case records and monitoring recovery outcomes

Candidates for the role of Recovery Worker will need:

• Previous direct experience working in substance misuse recovery services is essential
• Good understanding of drug and alcohol treatment pathways
• Experience delivering 1:1 recovery interventions and managing caseloads
• Confidence supporting individuals with complex needs and challenging circumstances
• Strong engagement, communication and organisational skills
• A practical, non-judgemental and person-centred approach

Have you got the experience and are you ready for your next move? Apply today to find out more about this opportunity in Brixton!

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. 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.