Recovery Worker in Hillingdon, Middlesex

Job Title: Recovery Worker 
Specialism: Substance Misuse / Recovery
Location: Heathrow, UK
Salary: £24.00 per hour
Type: Ongoing Locum Opportunity, Part Time / Full Time

Discover an exhilarating opportunity to make a difference as a Recovery Worker within substance misuse services at Heathrow. With a strong focus on promoting recovery and positive outcomes, you’ll work in a secure environment that is both challenging and rewarding. This ongoing locum role allows you to support individuals through complex recovery journeys while thriving in a dynamic and multifaceted setting.

Perks and benefits

• Part Time / Full Time: Choose a working pattern that fits around your commitments or opt for full-time hours to fully immerse yourself in the role.
• Hourly Pay: Earn £24.00 per hour, ensuring your contribution is recognised and rewarded fairly.
• Varied Work Environment: Experience a role where no two days are the same, offering variety, challenge, and development.
• Professional Growth: Access a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills in substance misuse and recovery practice.
• Impactful Work: Make a direct contribution to community health and safety by supporting individuals on their recovery journey.

Role overview

As a Recovery Worker, you will provide structured support and interventions to individuals experiencing substance misuse and complex needs within Heathrow IRC’s secure environment. You will play a vital role in promoting recovery through effective care planning and close collaboration with internal and external partners.

What you will do

• Deliver recovery‑focused support and interventions to individuals within Heathrow IRC.
• Conduct assessments, risk evaluations, and develop comprehensive recovery plans and review outcomes.
• Provide harm‑reduction advice, brief interventions, and relapse prevention support.
• Maintain accurate, confidential case records and documentation.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, IRC or custodial staff, mental health teams, and external agencies.
• Support safeguarding procedures and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Motivate individuals to engage with treatment programmes, wellbeing activities, and onward community support.
• Monitor progress and contribute to positive recovery outcomes.
• Promote equality, diversity, and trauma‑informed approaches throughout service delivery.

Qualifications / Requirements / Person Specification

Essential

• Experience working within substance misuse, recovery, criminal justice, mental health, or supported housing services.
• Strong understanding of recovery‑focused and harm‑reduction approaches.
• Experience managing caseloads and delivering person‑centred support plans.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and report‑writing skills.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary environments.
• Knowledge of safeguarding principles and risk management.
• Confidence working within secure or challenging settings.

Desirable

• Experience working within prison, probation, custodial, or immigration removal centre environments.
• Relevant qualifications in Health & Social Care, Substance Misuse, Counselling, or Criminal Justice.
• Knowledge of psychosocial interventions and trauma‑informed practice.

Why Heathrow

Living and working in Heathrow offers excellent transport links, diverse local amenities, and a vibrant surrounding community. The area provides strong connectivity alongside rewarding professional opportunities in secure health and support services, making it a dynamic place to build your career.

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Apply now to join the Recovery Worker role in Heathrow and take the next step in your career with Sanctuary Personnel.