Recovery Worker


Company:	Morgan Hunt UK Ltd
Salary:	£18 to £20 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Chelmsford, CM2 0PP
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	3 Sept 2026
Closing date:	3 Oct 2026

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Summary

We are currently looking for an

experienced Recovery Worker to join a substance misuse service in

Chelmsford on a temporary 3-month contract, with an

immediate start available.

Location: Chelmsford, Essex

Contract: 3 Months

Rate: £18 per hour

Start Date: ASAP

Key responsibilities include:

Managing a mixed caseload of

opiate, non-opiate and alcohol clients

Supporting

criminal justice clients, including those subject to

ATR (Alcohol Treatment Requirement) and

DRR (Drug Rehabilitation Requirement) orders

Delivering effective, recovery-focused interventions

Supporting clients to achieve positive and sustainable outcomes

Working collaboratively with partner agencies and other professionals

We're Looking For

Previous experience working within

substance misuse services

Confidence managing a

mixed caseload independently

Strong knowledge of

drug and alcohol recovery interventions

Experience supporting clients within a

criminal justice setting is desirable

Excellent communication, organisation and case-management skills

A recovery-focused and person-centred approach

Interested?

If you are an experienced

Recovery Worker available for an

ASAP start and interested in this 3-month opportunity in Chelmsford, please get in touch today.

Apply now to be considered.

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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