Job summary Join us as a Recovery Worker in Bournemouth to join our Housing Support team. Our team are recruiting for a full time (37.5 hours) Recovery Worker to join their team in providing high quality recovery care to a diverse service user group. If you are an enthusiastic and creative individual and are passionate about changing peoples lives for the better, wed 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. Please refer to the linkedJob Descriptionto support your application. As a Recovery Worker, we offer a starting salary of £26,250 per annum. The salary for this role is on an incremental scale and will rise each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, to £30,900 per annum. For further details please reach out to a member of the recruitment team via recruitment@wearewithyou.org.uk. The closing date for applications is 4th June 2026. This advert may close early should sufficient applications be received. Please include a cover letter in your application.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. Main duties of the job As a Recovery Worker you will be providing support and advice to people who are experiencing difficulties due to substance misuse. On top of providing support around alcohol & substance use, this role involves outreaching With You clients to support with housing related issues such as debt management & tenancy sustainment. You will be working within a highly skilled and knowledgeable multi-disciplinary team who will support you in your development and your ability to deliver the best care you can to our clients. Our Recovery Workers play a vital role in supporting clients to identify their goals, ambitions, and passions. Youll work with them to create the best treatment plan for their needs and to guide them on their path to recovery. This is an integral role for With You - as a frontline worker, you will deliver continuity of care through effective partnership working, care coordination, delivery of interventions and key work responsibilities. We are looking for a Recovery Worker, working 37.5 hours per week between 09:00 - 17:00. The position is fixed term until 31/03/2029. 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 thats right for them. Our staff team changes lives. If youre passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, wed love to hear from you. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the linked job description and person specification for more information on the role and its responsibilities. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the linked job description and person specification for more information on the role and its responsibilities. Person Specification Experience Essential We are looking for positive and motivated candidates who are able to communicate with a wide range of people. You will also be organised with excellent time management skills. To be successful in this role you will: Have some experience of working in a health, social care, or related setting Have some experience of delivering services in a community setting Have knowledge and understanding of delivering evidence-based interventions Have the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and colleagues alike Be resilient under pressure and able to prioritise your work Able to be flexible with your working hours on occasion and be happy to support other With You locations when needed Hold a UK driving license and have access to a vehicle Ideally you will also have previous experience of working or volunteering with people who misuse substances. We welcome applications from those with lived experience. Above all, we are looking for someone who is passionate about what we do, with an inspiring and engaging approach. Person Specification Experience Essential We are looking for positive and motivated candidates who are able to communicate with a wide range of people. You will also be organised with excellent time management skills. To be successful in this role you will: Have some experience of working in a health, social care, or related setting Have some experience of delivering services in a community setting Have knowledge and understanding of delivering evidence-based interventions Have the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and colleagues alike Be resilient under pressure and able to prioritise your work Able to be flexible with your working hours on occasion and be happy to support other With You locations when needed Hold a UK driving license and have access to a vehicle Ideally you will also have previous experience of working or volunteering with people who misuse substances. We welcome applications from those with lived experience. Above all, we are looking for someone who is passionate about what we do, with an inspiring and engaging approach. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name We Are With You Address bournemouth Bournemouth BH1 4NB United Kingdom Employer's website