Trainee Recovery Worker

Please note: Peabody is not a licensed UK sponsor, so we’re unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

At Peabody, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live well and thrive, whatever their circumstances, and you could be part of making that happen.

We’re looking for a compassionate and motivated Trainee Recovery Worker to join our team, supporting people in specialist housing services who are working towards recovery from substance use and building more independent, fulfilling lives.

This is a development role, designed to support you to grow into a fully qualified Recovery Worker. With training, guidance, and hands-on experience, you’ll build the skills, confidence and knowledge needed to succeed in this rewarding field.

This isn’t a clinical role, it’s about connection, encouragement, and practical support. You’ll help people feel safe, valued and empowered as they take positive steps towards recovery and independence.

As part of our team, you’ll:

• Support people with day-to-day living, including finances, health, and housing
• Encourage and motivate customers to engage with recovery programmes and treatment services
• Build trusted, supportive relationships using a coaching approach to help people achieve their goals
• Help create a safe, welcoming, and non-judgemental environment
• Assist in developing person-centred recovery plans using a strengths-based approach
• Work alongside experienced Recovery Workers to support case management and deliver effective support
• Stay alert to risks and follow safeguarding and risk management processes

You don’t have to tick every box, but we’re especially interested in someone who:

• Is positive, enthusiastic, and keen to learn and develop in a rewarding career
• Is kind, empathetic, and passionate about making a difference in people’s lives
• Builds trusting relationships with individuals facing complex challenges
• Brings creativity and resilience when engaging and supporting others
• Has good communication and basic IT skills
• Can manage their time effectively and work both independently and as part of a team
• Has some experience (or transferable skills) supporting people with complex needs, or an interest in recovery and addiction support

When you join Peabody, you become part of a supportive team that lives by its values:

Be Kind | Do the Right Thing | Love New Ideas | Celebrate Diversity | Keep Our Promises | Pull Together

We’re committed to creating a workplace where you feel supported, valued, and able to grow, just as we aim to do for the people we support every day.

What You’ll Get

• 25 days’ annual leave
• Flexible benefits including healthcare, dental, and discounts
• 4x Life Assurance and up to 10% pension contribution
• Professional development, including funded apprenticeships.
• Two paid volunteering days each year
• Family-friendly policies and a supportive team culture

Please read before applying:

This is a full-time role working across a 24/7 rota, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and overnight shifts. Flexibility is essential.

This role is part of a structured traineeship. Subject to successful completion of training and demonstration of competence, you will progress to a qualified Recovery Worker role after 12 months.

We’re reviewing applications as they come in, so you might hear from us before the closing date, keep an eye on your inbox and your phone!

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 17th June, on Microsoft Teams, followed shortly by an in-person meeting at our scheme in Harlow, where the role will be based.

For questions, contact harry.lund@peabody.org.uk, we’re happy to help!

Please note: Peabody is not a licensed UK sponsor, so we’re unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you and you’d love to start your career with Peabody, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.