Young Persons Recovery Worker
| Company: | Morgan Hunt UK Ltd |
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| Salary: | £16 to £22 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Croydon, CR0 1NX |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 18 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Young Persons Recovery Worker, Substance Misuse, Croydon
Could you make a difference to a young person struggling with drugs or alcohol? We are recruiting for a Young Persons Recovery Worker to support young people affected by substance misuse, helping them make safer choices, build resilience and take positive steps towards a healthier future
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in substance misuse services who is passionate about early intervention and supporting young people to overcome challenges.
Responsibilities for the Young Persons Recovery Worker include:
- Engaging young people affected by drug and alcohol misuse through 1:1 support and targeted interventions
- Completing assessments and developing individual recovery and risk management plans
- Delivering psychosocial interventions, harm reduction advice and motivational support
- Supporting young people throughout their treatment and recovery journey
- Identifying safeguarding concerns and responding appropriately to risks
- Working closely with families, carers, social services and other partner agencies
- Helping young people access education, housing, healthcare and wider support networks
- Building positive relationships that encourage engagement, confidence and independence
Candidates for the Young Persons Recovery Worker will need:
- Previous experience in substance misuse recovery services is essential
- Experience working with young people or vulnerable individuals
- Understanding of safeguarding, risk management and harm reduction
- Experience delivering 1:1 interventions and person-centred support
- Strong communication skills and the ability to engage young people with complex needs
- A proactive, approachable and non-judgemental attitude
If you're passionate about helping young people make positive changes and have experience in substance misuse services, we want to hear from you!
Apply today to find out more about this opportunity
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.