Recovery Worker

Recovery Coordinator

Location:

Haringey

Salary: £18 per hour

Clearance Required:

Enhanced DBS

Shift pattern: 9 - 5 but working 12 - 8 on one day of the week (either Monday or Tuesday). Must be willing to co‑facilitate groups if asked to.

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.

• 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.li>
• Attend supervision, training and performance reviews as part of ongoing professional development.

• 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.

Essential:

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

Desirable:

• Relevant profes

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