At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals in their recovery journey through assessments, planning, and group sessions.
- Company: Join Moving On Inverclyde, a respected recovery organisation making a real difference.
- Benefits: Full-time role with a supportive team and meaningful work experience.
- Other info: Opportunity for personal growth and to make a positive impact in the community.
- Why this job: Be part of a compassionate team helping people rebuild their lives and regain confidence.
- Qualifications: Experience in supporting individuals with substance use and facilitating group sessions.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
MM Search are delighted to conducting a search for a Recovery Worker to join Moving On (Inverclyde) Recovery Worker Location - Greenock / Inverclyde Full-time | Fixed-term (12 months initially) Monday to Friday with occasional flexibility required Join a team that’s helping people rebuild their lives.
At Moving On Inverclyde, we believe recovery is about more than stopping substance use.
It’s about helping people reconnect with themselves, rebuild confidence, strengthen relationships and move towards a life that feels meaningful and stable.
We are looking for a compassionate, motivated and proactive Recovery Worker to join our growing team and support individuals through our structured 4-phase recovery programme.
This is a rewarding opportunity to work within a respected recovery organisation that delivers person-centred, trauma-informed support across Inverclyde.
You’ll work alongside a passionate team who genuinely care about the people we support and the difference we make within our communities.
About the Role As a Recovery Worker, you will support individuals from initial assessment right through to aftercare and ongoing recovery support.
You’ll hold a caseload and work closely with individuals to develop personalised recovery action plans, review progress, identify barriers, celebrate achievements and connect people into wider support where needed.
A key part of this role is the ability to confidently plan and deliver structured group work sessions.
We are looking for someone who can engage individuals within group settings, encourage participation and create a safe, supportive and recovery-focused environment.
Our programme combines one-to-one support with structured group delivery, helping individuals develop coping strategies, recovery skills, confidence and longer-term stability through evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches.
You’ll build positive relationships with individuals and partner organisations to ensure people receive the wraparound support they need to move forward in recovery.
Essential Requirements Experience supporting individuals affected by problematic substance use Experience completing assessments, support planning and reviews Experience planning and delivering group-based interventions or recovery-focused sessions Confidence facilitating groups and engaging participants with varying support needs Knowledge of recovery approaches and psychosocial interventions Experience maintaining accurate case records and using IT systems Understanding of professional boundaries, confidentiality and safeguarding Ability to work collaboratively with statutory and third sector partners Desirable Skills
Recovery Worker employer: MM Search
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