Recovery Caseworker (female only)

One25; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A local charity for women in Bristol is seeking a Recovery Caseworker to support women transitioning from street sex work. The role involves helping clients address substance use challenges and access treatment options, as well as collaborating with various agencies for support. Applicants should be passionate about social justice and possess skills in person-centered care. Competitive benefits and hybrid working options are offered.

Benefits

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Option for a 4 Day Week pilot after probation

Enhanced sick pay

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health Champions

Qualifications

• Experience working with marginalized communities.
• Ability to support women through the recovery process.
• Knowledge of health inequalities faced by women in street sex work.

Responsibilities

• Support women in their recovery journey from street sex work.
• Access and coordinate appropriate treatment options.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.

Skills

Creativity

Values-led approach

Person-centered care

Team collaboration

Passion for tackling health inequalities

Job description

Are you passionate about social justice? Do you want to help women heal and thrive?

One25 is a Bristol charity for women moving from crisis and trauma toward independence in the community. It is a highly respected charity working with some of the most marginalised women in Bristol.

One25 services meet women at their point of need, with love and practical support. We do this through our night outreach service which is a lifeline for nearly 200 women on Bristol’s streets. Our Health Hub provides vital support for women to access health services and healthcare professionals. Our caseworkers offer intensive one-to-one care in any area of need: from support in court to finding somewhere safe to live.

We are recruiting a Recovery Caseworker to our specialist casework team. You will be supporting women who street sex work in their recovery journey to address challenges that they face as a result of substance use and to access appropriate treatment options including scripting, detox and rehab. This role is part of the wider Horizons Bristol commissioned drug and alcohol service and will involve working closely with relevant partner agencies, as well as your fellow One25 caseworkers, to achieve positive outcomes for women.

We are looking for someone who is creative, values‑led, person‑centred and a team player who is passionate about tackling health inequalities that women who street sex work face.

We value and prioritise the wellbeing of our team and offer external supervision and reflective practice alongside a variety of benefits and practices that aim to cultivate a trauma‑informed environment.

One25 is committed to being an inclusive workplace that represents the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We particularly encourage applications from across the global majority, LGBTQ and disability groups, and those who have lived experience of multiple disadvantages as these groups are underrepresented within our workforce.

As part of our efforts to increase ethnic diversity in particular, we are taking positive action under the Equality Act 2010 (Section 159). We will guarantee an interview to applicants from global majority backgrounds who meet the essential criteria for the role. Applicants are therefore asked to ensure they complete the Equalities Form when submitting their details in order that their application can be considered appropriately. Please refer to One25’s Recruitment Data Privacy Policy for more information.

We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require once in post, but also during the application and interview process to make it as inclusive as possible. This could include (but is not limited to) different ways of applying, sharing interview questions in advance, or allowing more time for tasks during the interview.

Occupational Requirement

This post is open to women only, as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1, of the Equality Act 2010. Following the recent Supreme Court judgment, this part of the Equality Act now means we may only consider applications from women who were assigned female at birth for this role. We welcome applicants to get in touch with us if they’d like to discuss this further.

Enhanced DBS disclosure will be required.

Benefits

• External supervision and reflective practice to support your mental wellbeing and professional development
• Generous leave allowances: 33 days holiday inc. bank holidays; additional holiday linked with length of service, 2 days wellness leave; up to 13 additional days’ time off in lieu; plus, additional time off on any working days that fall during the Christmas and New Year closure.
• Option to join the 4 Day Week pilot following successful completion of probation period (work 20% less for the same salary)
• Enhanced company sick pay
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity/partner pay
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to HSF Health Plan
• Mental Health Champions
• Reflective practice sessions
• Cycle Scheme
• Opt-out pension scheme.

Hours: 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday. Caseworkers are required to complete a monthly van outreach shift (evening hours which can be taken back as TOIL) and to participate in the evening on‑call rota (typically once every few months).

After successful completion of probation period, employees have the option to join the 4 Day Week pilot (work 20% less for the same salary).

Salary: £32,900 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Location: St Pauls, Bristol. Some degree of hybrid / homeworking can be accommodated with this role.

Applications by: 9am Monday 24 November 2025

Ask Us Anything session: 11am Wednesday 12 November 2025

Interviews: Monday 01 December 2025

Start Date: As soon as possible

To apply: Please submit a CV and a cover letter to [e-mail] describing (approx. 700 words) why you are the right person for this role. You should ensure your CV and letter help us understand how you meet the criteria listed in the person specification. Please refer to One25’s Applicant Guide for more information about how to develop your application and what you can expect from employment at One25.

Applications can also be sent by post to: The Executive Assistant, 140 Grosvenor Road, St Pauls, Bristol, BS2 8YA

If you have any queries, please contact [e-mail] or telephone [phone].