Recovery Worker

Your new company

Our client is a well-established national provider of health and social care services, delivering specialist support to individuals experiencing homelessness, substance misuse, and multiple disadvantages.

They are committed to a person-centred, recovery-focused approach, working closely with local authorities, healthcare providers, and community partners to achieve sustainable outcomes for the people they support.

With a strong emphasis on inclusion, safeguarding, and partnership working, the organisation plays a key role in helping individuals rebuild their lives through access to accommodation, treatment, and wider support networks.The service in Southampton forms part of a wider network delivering high-quality, evidence-based interventions, supporting individuals to improve wellbeing, reduce harm, and move towards independence.

Your new role

Location: ReadingContract: Full-time, 3-month assignmentStart: ASAP

We are currently recruiting for two experienced Homeless Recovery Workers to join a frontline service supporting individuals experiencing homelessness and multiple disadvantages.This is a fast-paced, rewarding role where you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support service users through their recovery journey, helping them to achieve sustainable, independent living.You will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centred support by:

• Supporting individuals from initial engagement through to recovery and move-on
• Completing assessments, developing recovery plans and delivering tailored interventions
• Providing 1:1 support, group work and psychosocial interventions
• Promoting harm reduction and improving health outcomes
• Supporting access to housing, healthcare, and wider support services
• Working collaboratively with partner agencies and stakeholders
• Managing risk, safeguarding concerns and maintaining accurate records

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience working in homelessness, substance misuse, or a related support setting
• Strong understanding of complex needs, including substance use and mental health
• Ability to manage a caseload and deliver outcome-focused support
• Confident in multi-agency working and partnership collaboration
• Excellent communication, organisation and IT skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Enhanced DBS (on the Update Service)
• Right to Work in the UK
• Oliver McGowan Training (desirable but preferred)

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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