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. Our staff team changes lives. 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. About the Role Join us as a Recovery Worker in Argyll and Bute - Job Description/Person Specification. Are you a compassionate and motivated individual who wants to change people’s lives? Our team in Argyll and Bute is looking for two Recovery Workers to join them - if you are enthusiastic, creative and passionate about helping others, we’d love to hear from you. As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. Find out more about us on our website. 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. The closing date for applications is 6th April 2026. Please note: 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. Job Opportunity 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. For further details please reach out to a member of the recruitment team via recruitment@wearewithyou.org.uk. We are seeking Recovery Workers to join the Argyll and Bute Recovery Service. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to individuals and families in Dunoon and wider Cowal. As a Recovery Worker, you’ll be a vital part of a compassionate, frontline team dedicated to reducing harm and promoting positive change for individuals impacted by drug and alcohol use. Our support is for those aged 18 plus and we work alongside NHS and third sector partners. We have a full time 37.5 hour per week vacancy but are open to applicants seeking part-time hours, this should be specified in your cover letter. We will consider requests to support travel costs to Dunoon, this can be discussed following the interview. Our wider team covers all of Argyll and Bute through an outreach delivery model. We provide a comprehensive range of support, including harm reduction, psychosocial interventions, rapid response and rehabilitation pathways. Our service is highly regarded by those we support, with client feedback consistently highlighting the quality of care and the values-driven dedication of our staff. Based in Dunoon and reaching out across the Cowal, Recovery Workers are at the heart of our community-based support. You will manage a caseload of individuals and family members, delivering harm reduction, evidence-based interventions and essential practical support. While you’ll work with independence, you’re never alone - you will be backed by a solid team, with guidance from management and training and development. An SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare is preferred for this position; however, we will consider candidates with relevant experience and a strong willingness to obtain it. Company 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-enrollment 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 We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period Essential Skills Is this role for you? Your Values - you are an advocate for harm reduction and recovery. You possess an understanding of how deprivation and stigma impact alcohol and drug use and health and wellbeing. You'll bring a positive, "can-do" attitude to our team Your skills - you are experienced in trauma-skilled, compassionate keyworking. You can apply strengths-based approaches, evidence-based practices and risk assessment. Whether it’s one-to-one sessions, group work, family support, crisis intervention, or IEP, you are flexible, organised, and ready to adapt Requirements - as you will be providing outreach, being a driver with access to a car is an advantage (though not strictly essential). You must be digitally confident, capable of using IT systems to manage your workload efficiently and accurately Experts by Experience - at WithYou, we believe lived experience brings authentic connection and hope that change is possible. We actively encourage applications from those who are experts by experience and can bring that unique perspective to our workforce. Contract - this is a fixed-term role until May 2027 (aligned with our contract cycles). We are supportive of inward secondment requests and welcome applicants looking to broaden their horizons from partner organizations. Let’s talk - we encourage an informal chat before you apply. Please reach out to Rachel McLean, Service Manager, at 07855 167 421 or rachel.mclean@wearewithyou.org.uk. DEI Statement As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our vision of a future where everyone lives a life free from the harm associated with drugs and alcohol. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans. As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. With You is also a Disability Confident Employer and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we’ll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best. 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