Recovery Worker


Company:	Morgan Hunt UK Ltd
Salary:	£18 to £18 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Chelmsford, CM2 0PP
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	11 Sept 2026
Closing date:	18 Sept 2026

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Summary

Recovery Worker

Location: Chelmsford, Essex

Pay: £18.00 per hour -

pay may be slightly higher or lower depending on direct Recovery Worker experience

Contract: Temporary - 3 months

Start: ASAP

About the Role

We are recruiting for an experienced

Recovery Worker to join a specialist substance misuse service in

Chelmsford on a 3-month temporary assignment, with an

immediate start available.

This is a great opportunity for a Recovery Worker with experience across

drug and alcohol services to manage a varied caseload and deliver structured, recovery-focused interventions.

You will support a mixed caseload of

opiate, non-opiate and alcohol clients, helping individuals reduce substance-related harm, engage with treatment and work towards sustainable recovery.

The role will also involve supporting individuals involved with the

criminal justice system, including clients subject to

Alcohol Treatment Requirements (ATR) and

Drug Rehabilitation Requirements (DRR).

Key Responsibilities

Manage an allocated caseload of drug and alcohol clients

Complete assessments and develop personalised recovery and support plans

Deliver structured one-to-one recovery interventions

Support clients with harm reduction, relapse prevention and recovery goals

Monitor progress and regularly review treatment and support plans

Encourage and support engagement with treatment and wider recovery services

Work with clients subject to ATR and DRR requirements

Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records

Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding, risk and vulnerability concerns

Work collaboratively with healthcare, criminal justice and partner agencies

Build positive, trusting relationships using a person-centred and non-judgemental approach

Contribute to the effective delivery of the wider service

What We're Looking For

Previous experience within

substance misuse, drug and alcohol or recovery services

Direct experience working as a

Recovery Worker or in a closely related role

Experience managing an allocated caseload independently

Experience working with both

drug and alcohol presentations

Strong understanding of recovery-focused interventions and treatment approaches

Experience completing assessments, support plans and risk assessments

Knowledge of harm reduction, relapse prevention and safeguarding

Confidence supporting individuals with complex or multiple needs

Strong communication, organisation and case management skills

Ability to maintain accurate and timely records

A compassionate, resilient and non-judgemental approach

Experience working with

criminal justice clients, ATR or DRR is desirable

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for an experienced

Recovery Worker who is confident managing a varied caseload and delivering effective interventions across drug and alcohol services.

You'll be comfortable working independently while also contributing to a wider multidisciplinary team. Most importantly, you'll be able to build effective relationships with people who may be experiencing complex challenges or barriers to recovery.

Experience working with criminal justice clients would be an advantage, but the key requirement is

direct Recovery Worker experience within substance misuse services and proven caseload management experience.

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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