Are you a compassionate and motivated individual who wants to change people's lives? Our team in Liskeard is looking for a Recovery Worker to join them 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
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 to 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.
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.
Job responsibilities
Applicants must submit a CV along with a cover letter explaining why they should be considered for this role. Applications without a cover letter will not be accepted. Please note: This role may close earlier than 24th June 2025 if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply promptly. Join our team as Recovery Worker in Liskeard. 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 here. We are part of a large integrated drug and alcohol service working with some of Cornwall's most excluded and disadvantaged people. Successful candidates will work as part of the adult community team, alongside in-house services including outreach, hospital, clinical, criminal justice, and residential rehabilitation. The role requires working occasional Saturdays.
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 for savings on high-street and online brands
* Flexible working opportunities and wellbeing resources
* Refer a Friend scheme offering a £500 bonus for successful referrals after 6 months' probation.
DE&I Commitment
We are committed to building an inclusive culture that values diverse voices and experiences. We encourage applications from underrepresented communities, including those with lived experience, disabilities, from racialized communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and veterans. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for veterans and candidates with disabilities who meet the essential criteria. Reasonable adjustments can be made during the selection process for candidates with disabilities or health conditions.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Attained ONC/NVQ level 3 or willing to achieve within 12 months
* Driving license with access to a vehicle
Experience
* Experience or motivation to work with people facing substance misuse issues in health, social care, or criminal justice settings
* Proven ability to build relationships and provide reliable customer service
* Highly organized with excellent communication skills and team collaboration
* Resilient under pressure and adaptable to flexible working hours
For a full job description and person specification, please email recruitment@wearewithyou.org.uk.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role is subject to a DBS check due to the nature of the work with vulnerable populations.
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