Substance Use Recovery Worker - Assessment Team in Shepherds Bush

Temporary Substance Use Recovery Worker - Brief Intervention Assessment Team
Turning Point | Shepherds Bush, London

Turning Point is seeking a Recovery Worker to join its Brief Intervention Assessment Team in Hammersmith & Fulham. This is an eight-week assignment starting 16 November 2026, working 37 hours per week.

The team is often the first point of contact for people accessing treatment. You will welcome clients, complete comprehensive assessments, identify risks and help people take their first steps towards recovery. The role includes managing an assessment caseload, completing at least two assessments per day, keeping accurate assessment and risk-management records, and supporting prompt allocation to a keyworker.

Key responsibilities
• Complete face-to-face, telephone and outreach assessments.
• Identify and manage safeguarding and other risks.
• Develop person-centred care and risk-management plans.
• Support clients to access treatment and recovery services.
• Work with clinical colleagues, wellbeing workers, referral partners and other agencies.
• Maintain accurate, timely records using service databases.

Hours and pattern
Service hours are 09:00–17:00 Monday to Thursday and 09:00–16:30 Friday. You must be able to cover one late Monday shift every fortnight, 11:00–19:00.

Location: New Coach House, 370–376 Uxbridge Road, Shepherds Bush, W12 7LL.
Hours: 37 per week | Start: 16 November 2026 | Duration: 8 weeks.
Rates: £19.50 per hour PAYE or £25.30 per hour umbrella.

Please apply with your current CV and confirm your availability, relevant assessment and recovery-support experience, and ability to work the stated hours.