Recovery Support Senior Practitioner

The Matthew Project; Norwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A value-driven charity based in Norwich is seeking a Recovery Support Practitioner (Weekend) to lead a small weekend team and enhance the recovery community. The ideal candidate will possess extensive recovery support knowledge and excellent organisational skills, demonstrating a commitment to helping individuals recover from substance misuse. This role requires flexibility to work across weekends and an enhanced DBS check prior to employment. Join us to make a significant impact on people's lives through dedicated support and programming.

Qualifications

• Experienced Recovery Support Practitioner ready to develop people management skills.
• Willingness to undertake an enhanced DBS check prior to starting.
• Ability to work across weekends (Friday to Monday) as required.
• Commitment to helping people recover from substance misuse.

Responsibilities

• Run a small weekend team and help develop the recovery community.
• Work flexibly with weekday staff.
• Facilitate group work and provide 1:1 support.
• Work with volunteers to deliver activities.

Skills

Recovery support knowledge

Organisational skills

People management

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

Line Manager: RSP Manager

Starting Salary: £22,535 per annum (pro rata of £29,779)

Hours of work: 28 hours per week over 4 days (Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon)

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge which will make full use of your extensive recovery support knowledge and excellent organisational skills, and allow you to develop your people management experience?

If you are passionate about helping people to recover from substance misuse, we would like to hear from you.

The Matthew Project is a value driven charity working across East Anglia giving help and hope through programmes with adults, young people and communities affected by drugs, alcohol, and mental health issues. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, of any faith or none.

The role will require the successful candidate to undertake an enhanced DBS check prior to starting employment.

If you require a paper version of the application form and job description, please telephone us on 01603 626123 or email [e-mail] ensuring you provide your name and postal address.

Closing Date for applications: 12.00 noon on Wednesday 25th February 2026.

Interview Date: Friday 6th March 2026 at The Hub, 70-80 Oak Street, Norwich, NR3 3AQ.

Responsibilities

• Run a small weekend team and be an integral part of developing the recovery community at our award-winning centre in Norwich.
• Work flexibly in partnership with weekday staff.
• Facilitate group work and provide 1:1 support.
• Work with volunteers to deliver activities.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Experienced Recovery Support Practitioner ready to develop people management skills.
• Willingness to undertake an enhanced DBS check prior to starting.
• Ability to work across weekends (Friday to Monday) as required.
• Commitment to helping people recover from substance misuse and to the aims of The Matthew Project.

Other

Organisation: The Matthew Project (Norwich) | Job Title: Recovery Support Practitioner (Weekend) | Starting Salary: see overview above.