Are you a compassionate and motivated individual who wants to change people’s lives? Our team in Wigan is looking for 3 Recovery Workers to join us in providing high‑quality recovery care to a diverse client group. If you are enthusiastic, creative and passionate about helping others, we’d love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
* Work as part of a team with the aims of understanding your clients, keeping them safe and creating a plan they can achieve with your support.
* Check in with clients and review their progress.
* Keep accurate and timely records of your contact with them.
* Work effectively with other social care providers (e.g. housing) to cover all aspects of their successful recovery.
* Continuously learn and reflect to improve outcomes for your clients.
* Support your colleagues across the service to deliver excellent care.
About us
WithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland. Our name reflects who we are – a positive place where people can progress, connect with others and get friendly, expert help in a way that’s right for them. If you’re passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, we’d love to hear from you.
Application information
All applicants must submit a CV along with a cover letter explaining why they should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter. Please note that this role may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Closing date: Sunday 2nd November.
About the Role
Our Recovery Workers play a vital role in supporting clients to identify their goals, ambitions and passions. You’ll work with them to create the best treatment plan for their needs and guide them on their path to recovery. This is a frontline role at WithYou, where you will provide continuity of care through effective partnership working, care coordination, key work responsibilities and intervention delivery.
You will manage an active caseload, connecting quickly with clients and ensuring they’re always treated with respect and dignity.
As a Recovery Worker, we offer a starting salary of £25,000, rising each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, to £30,000 per year.
Benefits
* 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
* An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
* 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
* Auto‑enrolment into We Are With You’s pension scheme
* Access to a Blue Light Card – giving you great savings on big high‑street and online brands
* Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
* Refer a Friend scheme – earn a £500 bonus for each successful referral that completes their 6‑month probation period
Qualifications
* OnC/NVQ Level 3 or be willing to achieve within 12 months.
* Three years’ worth of references and, where applicable, an enhanced DBS check will be required.
Experience
* Have some experience of working in a health, social care or related setting.
* Build and maintain effective relationships with clients and colleagues alike.
* Work effectively in a team, supporting others when needed.
* Be resilient under pressure and able to prioritise work.
* Have good oral and written communication skills.
* Be comfortable using IT and digital media.
* Be organised and able to manage time effectively.
* Be flexible with working hours on occasion.
* Be happy to support other WithYou locations when needed.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosures and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) check will be required to confirm no previous convictions.
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