Trainee Recovery Worker

Harlow, Essex Full Time

Please note: Peabody cannot offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Peabody is seeking a compassionate and motivated Trainee Recovery Worker to support people living in specialist housing services who are working towards recovery from substance use.

This is a structured development opportunity, providing training and hands-on experience to help you progress into a qualified Recovery Worker role within 12 months.

Key Responsibilities

Support customers with housing, health, finances and daily living.
Encourage engagement with recovery and treatment services.
Build positive, trusting relationships and motivate individuals to achieve their goals.
Help develop person-centred recovery plans.
Support case management alongside experienced Recovery Workers.
Follow safeguarding and risk management procedures.

About You

Passionate about supporting people to make positive changes.
Strong communication and basic IT skills.
Able to work independently and as part of a team.
Resilient, empathetic and willing to learn.
Experience supporting vulnerable people, transferable skills, or an interest in recovery services is desirable.

Benefits

25 days annual leave.
Healthcare, dental and lifestyle benefits.
Up to 10% pension contribution.
4x Life Assurance.
Funded training and career development.
Two paid volunteering days each year.

Important Information

Full-time role working a 24/7 rota.
Shifts include evenings, weekends, bank holidays and nights.
Progression to Recovery Worker after 12 months, subject to successful completion of the traineeship.
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
Teams interviews: 24 August 2026.
Final-stage interviews in Harlow: 2 September 2026.

If you're looking to start a rewarding career supporting recovery and independence, we'd love to hear from you. Apply with your anonymised CV and supporting statement.

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