Recovery Worker


Company:	Morgan Hunt UK Ltd
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Coventry, CV1 4AE
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	29 Sept 2026
Closing date:	29 Oct 2026

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Summary

Recovery Worker - 3 Month Temporary Cover

Location: Coventry, CV1

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Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract: 3-month temporary cover

Pay: £16-£22 per hour (Umbrella)

Pay Rates - Dependent on Direct Recovery Experience

Less than 12 months: £16-£18 per hour (Umbrella)

1-3 years: £18-£20 per hour (Umbrella)

3+ years: Up to £22 per hour (Umbrella)

About the Role

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated

Recovery Worker to join a multi-disciplinary team, supporting service users throughout their treatment and recovery journey.

Key Responsibilities

Support service users from initial engagement through to recovery.

Complete screening, assessments, risk assessments and recovery plans.

Manage an allocated caseload and monitor service user progress.

Use motivational interviewing and recovery-focused approaches.

Coordinate care and make appropriate onward referrals.

Promote recovery, resilience, independence and social reintegration.

️ Provide harm-reduction advice, including overdose prevention and Naloxone support.

Develop links with recovery, mutual-aid and community groups.

Work with prescribing clinicians, GPs, health services and partner agencies.

Maintain accurate records and uphold confidentiality and safeguarding requirements.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

Passionate about supporting people affected by drug and alcohol use.

Able to build positive and trusting relationships.

️ A confident communicator and team player.

Experienced in assessment, recovery planning and risk management.

Person-centred, flexible and committed to positive outcomes.

Interview Process

Telephone screening with Morgan Hunt

Client interview

Candidates should be available to interview at short notice

Experience Requirements

Experience working within drug and alcohol, substance misuse or recovery services.

Experience working with opiate users is required/preferred.

Experience supporting vulnerable adults and managing a caseload.

Experience with safeguarding, risk assessment and recovery planning.

Direct recovery experience is preferred.

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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