Recovery Worker


Company:	Morgan Hunt UK Ltd
Salary:	£16 to £21 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Luton, LU1 2LT
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	19 Oct 2026
Closing date:	18 Nov 2026

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Summary

Substance Misuse Recovery Worker, Luton, Bedfordshire

Do you know how to engage, motivate and support people through drug and alcohol recovery? We are looking for an experienced Recovery Worker to join a substance misuse service in Luton, providing front-line support to individuals affected by drug and alcohol dependency.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in substance misuse who enjoys working directly with service users, managing their own caseload and helping people achieve positive, lasting outcomes.

Responsibilities of the Recovery Worker include:

Managing a caseload of individuals accessing drug and alcohol treatment services

Building positive relationships with service users to encourage engagement and progress

Completing comprehensive assessments and developing individual recovery plans

Delivering structured 1:1 keyworking sessions and recovery-focused interventions

Providing harm reduction advice, relapse prevention and motivational support

Identifying risks and supporting individuals with complex needs

Coordinating referrals into detox, rehabilitation, healthcare and wider support services

Working alongside clinical teams and partner agencies to deliver joined-up support

Candidates for the Recovery Worker role will need:

Previous direct experience in a substance misuse recovery role is essential

Experience managing caseloads and delivering structured recovery interventions

Good understanding of drug and alcohol treatment pathways, harm reduction and safeguarding

Strong assessment, risk management and case recording skills

Ability to build trust and engage individuals who may be reluctant to access support

A confident, adaptable and non-judgemental approach

If you have got the experience and are looking for your next opportunity in drug and alcohol services, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today or get in touch to find out more about this opportunity in Luton.

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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