Recovery Worker - Veterans


Company:	The Matthew Project
Salary:	from £16,983 a year
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Norfolk
Working pattern:	Field-based
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	5 Oct 2026
Closing date:	28 Oct 2026

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Summary

Job title: Recovery Worker - Veterans

Location: The Matthew Project – Norfolk/Suffolk

Starting salary: £16,983 per annum (pro rata of £27,927)

Hours: 22.5 hours per week

Contract: Part-time, Fixed Term Contract (12 months)

Do you wish to make a genuine difference to the lives of veterans who are taking their next steps towards recovery? Do you believe that recovery is built through relationships, connection and hope?

We are looking for a self-motivated person to join our Adult Recovery Team to work alongside veterans facing substance misuse, poor mental health, PTSD and other complex challenges; helping them navigate support, rebuild confidence and move towards the life they want.

One day you might be visiting a prison, hospital or community venue, the next facilitating a peer support group or working with partner agencies to help a veteran access housing, treatment or wider support.

This role is based in Norwich but the ability to travel throughout Norfolk and Suffolk is essential. Having a Forces background is an advantage.

You will also play a key role in building our veteran peer network, recruiting, training and supporting volunteers with lived experience to walk alongside others on their recovery journey.

We would like to hear from you if you:

• can build trust and relationships easily;

• believe in people's ability to change and grow;

• have experience supporting people with complex needs;

• can work independently while being part of a collaborative team; and

• are passionate about improving outcomes for veterans and their families.

In return, you will be part of a value-driven organisation where compassion, lived experience and person-centred support sit at the heart of what we do; giving hope through programmes with adults, young people and communities affected by drugs and alcohol.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those with lived experience (not currently in treatment). You will be required to complete an enhanced DBS process before starting. We may also require you to have a Criminal Justice vetting for work within prisons.

How to Apply

Please click the link below which will take you to the Matthew Project’s website where we have published the job vacancy advert and a full job description and person specification for the role. Also included on our website is a link to our application form. https://www.matthewproject.org/work-for-us

Alternatively, please click on this link, which will take you directly to our application form. Recovery Worker - Veterans – Fill in form

If you require a paper version of the application form and job description, please telephone us on 01603 626123 or email hr@matthewproject.org ensuring you provide your name and postal address.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 28th October 2026 at 12 noon.

Interview date: Tuesday 3rd November 2026 at 70 - 80 Oak Street, Norwich, NR3 3AQ.

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