Recovery Worker

Turning Point's drug and alcohol services in Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea are growing, and they are recruiting Recovery Workers. Teams include community treatment, homeless outreach and criminal justice recovery services.

What you'll do:

• Act as key worker for a caseload of people, helping them set treatment goals and plans
• Keep in regular contact, giving advice, information and psycho-social interventions in groups and one to one
• Carry out assessments and risk management plans
• Work with clinical staff on prescribing and with partner agencies such as probation and housing

What they look for: an understanding of drug and alcohol use and recovery, or transferable skills from mental health, housing or health and social care; good communication; flexibility. Lived experience is valued, and training is provided.

Pay starts at £31,832 and rises with annual progression to £36,300 (including Inner London Weighting of £3,633). 37 hours a week, permanent. Turning Point also offers 25 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays, rising with service to 27, and the option to buy extra holiday.

Closing date: 17 November 2026 (the advert may close early).

Apply directly on Turning Point's website using the button on this page.