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Posted 14 August, 2026

Recovery Worker

Framework Housing Association
Northampton, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

RECOVERY WORKER INSPIRE SERVICES , NORTHAMPTON , NN1 5BA , PERMANENT, 37HRS, TPS, £26,905 - £30,265 FTEJob Title: Recovery Worker Salary: £26,905 - £30,265 Hours: Full-time/ 37 hours per week Base/location: West NorthamptonshireMake a real difference to peoples livesFramework is excited to offer an opportunity for a Criminal Justice Recovery Worker to join Inspire - a dynamic partnership delivering an all age substance use treatment and recovery service. This partnership brings together Framework, Turning Point, and Double Impact, combining:Frameworks expertise in supporting people with complex needsTurning Points national reputation as an outstanding substance use providerDouble Impacts lived experience led approach to recoveryWe're looking for a compassionate, motivated, and resilient Recovery Worker to join our team, supporting individuals affected by substance misuse to achieve their recovery goals and improve their health and wellbeing.About the Role As a Recovery Worker, you will provide person-centred support to individuals throughout their treatment journey. Working closely with partner agencies and multidisciplinary teams, you will assess needs, develop recovery plans, deliver interventions, promote harm reduction, and empower people to make lasting changes. This is a rewarding role for someone who believes in people's ability to recover and who is committed to delivering high-quality, non-judgemental support.As a Recovery Worker you will:Manage a caseload of service users through assessment, recovery planning, review, and discharge.Deliver one-to-one and group psychosocial interventions.Support clients to access clinical treatment and wider recovery support services.Provide harm reduction advice and interventions, including naloxone distribution and needle exchange services.Conduct risk assessments and implementing risk management plans.Work collaboratively with health, social care, criminal justice, and safeguarding partners.Maintain accurate records and contributing to service performance targets.What Were Looking ForWere seeking someone who is:Knowledge of substance misuse and recovery approaches.Experience of caseload management and risk assessment.Strong communication and relationship-building skills.A non-judgemental, strengths-based approach to supporting others.Good organisational and IT skills.Experience working with multiple agencies and professional partners.A full driving licence and access to a car are essential, as is the ability to obtain Police clearance.Why Join Us?We invest in you and encourage career progression providing a full induction, e-learning and classroom training, management development pathways, fully-funded professional qualifications and more.Your wellbeing is important to us. We emphasise wellbeing in all our working environments and employ a Wellbeing Practitioner to support our staff.Employee assistance programme, salary sacrifice schemes.Stakeholder pension, enhanced maternity and paternity leave and paid sick leave.32 days holiday including Bank Holidays increasing with service.Paid DBS and Update Service.Loyalty awards and non-contributory life insurance.Equality and diversity is important to us: we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and cultures, and appreciate the variety of experience they provide. As one of Nottinghams few Disability Confident Leaders, we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities.Framework is incredibly proud to hold Investors in People (IIP) Gold accreditation. This accreditation recognises our continued commitment to creating a workplace where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow.Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.98% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.TPBN1_UKTJ