Recovery Worker


Company:	Morgan Hunt UK Ltd
Salary:	£16 to £22 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Chelmsford, CM1 1JE
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	19 Oct 2026
Closing date:	18 Nov 2026

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Summary

Recovery Worker, Drug & Alcohol Services, Essex

Do you have experience supporting people with drug and alcohol dependency?

We are recruiting for a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker in Chelmsford to join a busy community-based service, helping individuals access treatment, overcome barriers and work towards a more stable future.

We are keen to hear from Recovery Workers who are confident managing their own caseload, building relationships with service users and delivering effective recovery interventions.

Day-to-day responsibilities of the Recovery Worker:

Supporting individuals with a range of drug and alcohol misuse needs

Managing a caseload and completing initial and ongoing assessments

Creating and reviewing personalised recovery and risk management plans

Delivering keyworking sessions, brief interventions and motivational support

Providing advice around harm reduction, relapse prevention and treatment options

Supporting individuals to engage with detox, rehabilitation and community recovery programmes

Working collaboratively with healthcare professionals and external support agencies

Maintaining accurate case notes and recording recovery outcomes

What the Recovery Worker will bring to the role:

Direct experience working within drug and alcohol recovery services is essential

Knowledge of substance misuse treatment, recovery pathways and harm reduction

Experience carrying out assessments and managing service user caseloads

Ability to engage effectively with individuals facing multiple challenges

Strong organisational skills and confidence working in a fast-paced environment

A positive, professional and non-judgemental approach

Ready to put your recovery experience to good use?

Apply today or get in touch to discuss this opportunity in Chelmsford!

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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