Recovery Worker

Recovery Coordinator

Location:

Haringey
£18 per hour

Clearance Required:

Enhanced DBS
Must be willing to co-facilitate groups if asked to. Shift pattern 9 - 5 but working 12 - 8 on one day of the week (either Monday or Tuesday).
About the Role
We are looking for a passionate and committed Recovery Coordinator to join our team, supporting individuals who misuse drugs and alcohol across all stages of their recovery journey.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference — from initial assessment and engagement through structured treatment and into sustained recovery. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide person-centred recovery planning and case management.

Key Responsibilities
 
* Manage a caseload of service users, developing, implementing and reviewing tailored recovery and treatment plans.
 
* Conduct triage, screening and comprehensive assessments.
 
* Deliver structured psychosocial interventions (e.g., MI, CBT, PSIs, ITEP) in both 1:1 and group settings.
 
* Undertake risk assessments, safeguarding assessments and risk management planning.
 
* Work in partnership with external agencies to promote progression from engagement to sustained recovery.
 
* Support families and carers, reducing the impact of substance-related harm on family life.
 
* Facilitate access to community resources to build recovery capital and social inclusion.
 
* Participate in drug screening, harm reduction initiatives, BBV testing/immunisation services and needle exchange programmes.
 
* Maintain accurate case records using an online case management system.
 
* Contribute to safeguarding processes and promote the safety of service users and the wider community.
 
* Promote peer support and visible recovery across the service.
 
* Attend supervision, training and performance reviews as part of ongoing professional development.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
 
* Experienced in working with individuals affected by problematic drug and/or alcohol use.
 
* Confident in assessing complex needs and developing robust risk management plans.
 
* Skilled in delivering evidence-based interventions such as Motivational Interviewing (MI), CBT, PSIs and ITEP.
 
* Able to manage a busy caseload effectively while maintaining high standards of record-keeping.
 
* Knowledgeable about safeguarding procedures and harm reduction approaches.
 
* A strong communicator who can build positive working relationships with service users, families, colleagues and partner agencies.
 
* Respectful of diversity, promoting equality and challenging discriminatory practice.
 
* Competent in using Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook); experience using case management systems is desirable.
Qualifications
Essential:

* NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards this.
Desirable:

* Relevant profes
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