Recovery Worker (Temp) – Substance Misuse Service
Location: Harlow, Essex
Pay: £20–£22 per hour (umbrella)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am–4pm or 9am–5pm
We are recruiting for a dedicated Recovery Worker to join an Integrated Recovery Service on a temporary basis while the client recruits permanently. This is an immediate start for a motivated individual with experience supporting people in their recovery journey from substance misuse.
Key Responsibilities:
* Care co-ordination for all clients entering the service and engaging in treatment.
* Develop and manage individual recovery plans.
* Deliver psychosocial interventions and group work.
* Liaise with partner agencies to support client needs (housing, benefits, employment).
* Explore pathways into detox, rehab, and provide aftercare support.
Requirements:
* Excellent communication, time management, and administrative skills.
* Commitment to safeguarding and multi-agency working.
* Willingness to learn and engage with a diverse client group.
* Car driver with access to a vehicle.
* Enhanced DBS check required.
* Exeprience in a similar role working with Alcohol clients
* DBS registered with the Update Service