Drug & Alcohol Wellbeing Worker

Location: Hertfordshire

Contract: Minimum 3 months, with a strong likelihood of ongoing work beyond this period.

Pay Rate: £17-£22 per hour (umbrella), depending on experience.

We are seeking a compassionate and knowledgeable Drug & Alcohol Wellbeing Worker with an understanding of substance misuse, treatment options, harm reduction, relapse prevention, risk management and safeguarding.

The role would suit candidates with experience supporting individuals affected by substance misuse, mental health or complex needs, including those who may not have worked directly in a recovery-focused role.

Key skills and knowledge:

• Understanding of drug and alcohol misuse and available treatment pathways.
• Awareness of harm reduction and relapse prevention approaches.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessments and risk management.
• Experience supporting vulnerable individuals and promoting positive wellbeing.
• Ability to provide non-judgemental support and signpost individuals to appropriate services.

Candidates with transferable experience and relevant knowledge are encouraged to apply; direct substance misuse recovery experience is not essential.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.