Recovery Worker

Recovery WorkerScroll down to find an indepth overview of this job, and what is expected of candidates Make an application by clicking on the Apply button.Location: DoverSalary: 24,000 per annumVacancy Type: Permanent, Full TimeClosing Date: 12th November 2025Are you passionate about supporting people affected by drug and alcohol misuse? Do you want to be part of a dedicated team providing life-changing support to individuals in your community? If so, we want to hear from you.We are looking for a committed Drug & Alcohol Recovery Worker to join our team, working within an integrated healthcare framework to support service users aged 18 and over. Youll be delivering a combination of harm reduction and abstinence-based interventions, tailored to the needs of each individual.Key ResponsibilitiesManage a caseload of clients with drug and/or alcohol issuesDeliver psychosocial interventions through structured 1:1 sessions and group workProvide harm reduction advice, guidance and educationComplete assessments, create care plans, and review progressWork collaboratively with partner agencies including housing, healthcare, employment support, probation services, and othersSupport clients through every stage of their recovery journey with a client-centred approachContribute to service targets and help measure outcomes in line with commissioner requirementsAbout YouExperience working with individuals affected by substance misuse (paid or voluntary)Strong communication and motivational skillsAbility to build effective partnerships with other professionals and agenciesOrganised, empathetic, and client-focusedAbility to work flexibly and adapt to changing client needs and service requirementsPlease note flexibility will be required in this role, this may include some evening/weekend shift and with reasonable notice to travel to other projects in your cluster to deliver services, enabling continuity of care for the client group.About UsWe are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits:Flexible workingTraining and development opportunitiesSimply Health Cashback Scheme (optional)Season Ticket Loan SchemeCycle to work schemeCrisis Loan SchemeElectric Car Scheme3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees)Access to Blue Light Card25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank HolidaysContributory Pension Scheme Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years service and up to 9% thereafterDeath in Service Payment (2x annual salary)Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)Diversity at Forward TrustThe Forward Trust commits to providing opportunities to everyone. We want to ensure we have a diverse team with a range of lived and professional experiences. This includes those with Lived Experience of addiction, offending, or homelessness.When we recruit, we welcome applications from everyone. This is inclusive of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion and/or belief, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity and socio-economic background. Where operationally possible, we will consider flexible working requests and make reasonable adjustments for all roles.Employee Screening and Eligibility to WorkWe recognise the importance of safeguarding, dependent on role you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service Check, details of which will be shared with you at interview.If successful in your application, you will be required to provide eligibility to work evidence.To ApplyIf you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-10-23