Recovery Worker


Company:	Morgan Hunt UK Ltd
Salary:	£18 to £23 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	BN1 1AA
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	19 Oct 2026
Closing date:	18 Nov 2026

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Summary

Recovery Worker, Drug & Alcohol Services, East Sussex

Looking for a new challenge in substance misuse services?

We are working with drug and alcohol services across Brighton and East Sussex to recruit experienced Recovery Workers who can hit the ground running and make an immediate impact.

You will be supporting people at different stages of their recovery journey, helping them address substance misuse, access treatment and build the confidence and skills needed to move forward.

What you will be doing within the Recovery Worker role:

Providing structured 1:1 support to individuals affected by drug and alcohol dependency

Managing a caseload and completing comprehensive assessments

Developing recovery plans tailored to individual needs and goals

Delivering brief interventions, motivational interviewing and relapse prevention support

Promoting harm reduction and safer substance use

Supporting referrals into detox, rehabilitation and wider community services

Working closely with clinical teams, housing providers and other support agencies

Maintaining accurate case notes and monitoring recovery progress

What a Recovery Worker needs:

Previous hands-on experience in a substance misuse recovery role is essential

Experience managing caseloads within community drug and alcohol services

Good understanding of recovery pathways, harm reduction and safeguarding

Ability to engage and motivate individuals with complex needs

Strong communication, assessment and case management skills

A flexible, proactive approach and confidence working in a busy service

If you know your way around a busy substance misuse service and are ready to get stuck into a new opportunity, we want to hear from you!

Apply today or get in touch to find out more about our temporary opportunities across Brighton and East Sussex.

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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