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!