Charity

Recovery Worker - Substance Misuse - Hertfordshire

Salary:
Up to ยฃ16 per hour
Job Ref:
JN -092026-225183_1788451327
Location:
London
Date Posted:
3rd September 2026
Job Type:
Temporary

๐ŸŒŸ Recovery Worker - Substance Misuse

๐Ÿ“ Location: Hatfield, Hertfordshire

โณ Contract: 3 Months

๐Ÿ• Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday

๐Ÿ’ท Pay: From ยฃ16.00 per hour Umbrella - pay may be increased depending on relevant direct Recovery Worker experience

๐Ÿš€ Start: ASAP



๐Ÿ’™ About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Recovery Worker to join a specialist substance misuse service in Hatfield on an initial 3-month contract.

You will support service users throughout their recovery journey, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to reduce drug and alcohol-related harm and promote long-term recovery. ๐ŸŒฑ

๐Ÿ”‘ Key Responsibilities

  • ๐Ÿค Support service users from assessment through treatment and recovery.
  • ๐Ÿ” Complete screening, assessments and risk assessments.
  • ๐Ÿ“‹ Manage a caseload and develop person-centred recovery plans.
  • ๐Ÿง  Deliver psychosocial interventions and motivational support.
  • ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Provide harm-reduction advice and support.
  • ๐Ÿ”— Make appropriate referrals to partner services.
  • ๐Ÿ“ข Advocate for service users and help overcome barriers to support.
  • ๐Ÿ  Support social reintegration, resilience and independence.
  • ๐Ÿ‘ฅ Work effectively with the wider multi-disciplinary team.
  • ๐Ÿ’ป Maintain accurate and confidential case records.

๐Ÿ‘ค About You

You should have:

  • โœ… Direct experience within a Recovery Worker, Drug & Alcohol or Substance Misuse role.
  • โœ… Experience managing a caseload and completing assessments.
  • โœ… Knowledge of recovery and harm-reduction approaches.
  • โœ… Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • โœ… A person-centred, non-judgemental approach.
  • โœ… Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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.

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