Recovery Worker - Drug & Alcohol Service Fixed-Term Ashford, Canterbury & Dover

Looking to take the next step in your recovery work career with a private service?
We're working with a respected private provider who’s seeking an experienced Recovery Worker to join their dedicated drug and alcohol service across Ashford, Canterbury, and Dover. This is a fixed-term contract with the potential to go permanent, offering a meaningful opportunity to support service users through recovery and transformation.

Role: Recovery Worker – Drug & Alcohol Service
Location: Ashford, Canterbury & Dover
Contract Type: Fixed-term (with option to go permanent)
Client Type: Private
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm
Start Date: ASAP

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting individuals in the community through their drug and alcohol recovery journey

• Conducting 1:1 and group interventions to promote engagement and harm reduction

• Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and external services

• Maintaining accurate records and risk assessments

• Contributing to care planning and ongoing recovery strategies

Requirements:

• Experience working within substance misuse, recovery, or mental health services

• Strong communication and engagement skills

• Ability to manage a caseload and work independently

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

• UK driving licence and access to a vehicle preferred (due to multi-site work)

If this sounds like the right fit for you, send your latest CV to and we’ll be in touch to discuss further.

Not quite for you? We offer a £250 referral bonus if you refer someone who’s successfully placed!

About Hunter Gatherer Mental Health:
At Hunter Gatherer Mental Health, we specialise in sourcing top talent for mental health services across the UK. Whether you're looking for agency shifts, fixed-term contracts or permanent opportunities, we’re here to support you every step of the way.