Recovery Worker

 

• Engage people who have substance misuse problems and provide them with advice, support and recovery focused interventions to support their access into treatment services
• To complete personalised assessments with service users wishing to access structured treatment
• To book nurse alcohol assessments with a member of the clinical team where the need has been identified. Where a clinical assessment is needed.
• To liaise with partnership agencies who are referring service users to update with regards to engagement
• To deliver robust harm reduction and brief intervention advice during the triage process
• To be responsible for managing the referral-In spreadsheet ensuring this is kept up to date
• To effectively manage any safeguarding concerns that may arise during the triage process

 

• Have a strong understanding of substance misuse issues and experience of working within a similar field
• Be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written with good IT skills
• Proactive and able to work on own initiative with excellent time management and prioritising skills
• To be flexible and able to work a late night on occasion .
• There maybe a need conduct home visit assessments where access to services maybe difficult there for having a driving licence is of an advantage to the role.
• Have a good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services, and good practice
• Be a supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in partnership with a wide range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders
• Ability to manage change successfully in a way that prioritises the needs of service users
• Understand the importance of information governance processes and commit to follow and apply all necessary safeguards
• Seek out learning opportunities to improve and broaden your professional knowledge and skills and to contribute and oversee the learning and development of others

 

 

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service “Capped at 30 days”
• Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
• A friendly and supportive team
• Training, career development & progression opportunities
• Refer a friend scheme and receive generous vouchers if candidate is successful. 

 

 

We want to understand your experiences, achievements and strengths, so please make sure your application reflects your own story and clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria and the impact you've made in previous roles.

There's no need to write in a particular style. The strongest applications are those that are authentic, specific and clearly demonstrate your skills, experience and potential. We look forward to learning more about you.

  

  

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

 

CGL points 23 to 28 (£28,557.79 - £32,802.41)

Outer London Weighting (£2,250.61)

10/9/2026

4/9/2026

Dawn Evans-Booth (Bromley, Lewisham & Croydon) | dawn.evans-booth@cgl.org.uk | 07435925447

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.