Recovery Practitioner


Company:	Morgan Hunt UK Ltd
Salary:	£18.40 to £18.40 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Thornton Heath, SW16 1RF
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	25 Aug 2026
Closing date:	24 Sept 2026

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Summary

Recovery Practitioner

Locations: Streatham, Croydon & Clapham

⏰ Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract: 6-8 weeks, with potential extension

Reports to: Deputy Recovery Programme Manager

Role Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated

Recovery Practitioner to support men recovering from addiction within a safe, structured and supportive residential environment.

You will help residents build confidence, independence and resilience through

recovery coaching, group work, practical support and community development.

Key Responsibilities

Build positive, professional relationships with residents.

Provide one-to-one recovery support and develop individual growth plans.

Facilitate recovery groups, workshops and activities.

️ Promote a positive, supportive recovery community.

Support residents with independent living skills and accommodation responsibilities.

️ Identify and escalate safeguarding, wellbeing and risk concerns.

Maintain accurate case notes and resident records.

Work collaboratively with the wider Recovery Team.

Encourage residents towards training, volunteering, employment and greater independence.

Respond calmly and professionally to challenging situations.

Essential Requirements

Experience supporting people with

complex or multiple needs.

Understanding of

addiction, recovery or related support services.

Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Ability to maintain professional boundaries.

Experience working effectively within a team.

Good judgement, resilience and ability to remain calm under pressure.

Good IT and record-keeping skills.

Enhanced DBS required.

Right to work in the UK.

Flexibility to work across locations and participate in relevant rotas.

⭐ Desirable

Group facilitation experience.

Supported housing or residential experience.

Knowledge of safeguarding, risk management and trauma-informed practice.

Relevant lived experience of recovery.

The Opportunity

Join a supportive team dedicated to helping people achieve

lasting recovery, independence and positive change through relationships, community and purpose.

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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