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Recovery Worker (Ref: 0006ZC), Darlington
Client: We Are With You
Location: Darlington, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 62e369975aff
Job Views: 3
Posted: 25.08.2025
Expiry Date: 09.10.2025
Job Description:
About the Role
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: 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.
Join our team as Recovery Worker in Darlington
Are you a compassionate and motivated individual who wants to change people’s lives? Our team in Darlington is looking for a Recovery Worker to provide 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.
As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, supporting more than 100,000 people annually. Find out more about us here.
WithYou in Darlington at STRIDE offers free, confidential services, without judgment, to adults and young people facing challenges with drugs and alcohol. As a Recovery Worker, you will support and advise people experiencing difficulties due to substance misuse, working within a skilled multidisciplinary team that will support your development and ability to deliver quality care.
About the role
Our Recovery Workers support clients in identifying goals, creating treatment plans, and guiding them on their recovery journey. This frontline role involves providing continuity of care through partnership working, care coordination, key work responsibilities, and intervention delivery. You will manage an active caseload, connect quickly with clients, and treat everyone with respect and dignity.
We seek a compassionate, motivated individual with strong relationship-building skills. Experience in health, social care, criminal justice, or a related field is preferred, or a genuine motivation to work in the sector. A proven track record of reliable customer service is essential.
You should be highly organized, possess excellent communication skills, and manage your time effectively. Collaboration within a team to maintain high-quality service is key. We value passion, positivity, and an engaging approach to clients and stakeholders.
A full job description and person specification are available upon request via email at [emailprotected].
DE&I
We are committed to building an inclusive culture that supports diverse voices and experiences. We encourage applications from underrepresented communities, including those with lived experience, disabilities, from racialized communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, all ages, and armed forces veterans.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for veterans and candidates with disabilities who meet the essential criteria, as part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident Employer initiatives.
If you have a disability, learning difficulty, or medical condition that may affect your performance during the selection process, we are happy to make reasonable adjustments to support you.
* 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
* 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
* Auto-enrollment into our pension scheme
* Access to a Blue Light Card for savings
* Flexible working and wellbeing support services
* Refer a Friend scheme offering a £500 bonus for successful referrals after 6 months of employment
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