Recovery Worker

WithYou; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 26,250 - 30,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Day off for your birthday

Enhanced family leave

Paid volunteer leave

Pension scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Flexible working opportunities

£500 bonus for referrals

Job summary

WithYou is hiring a Recovery Worker in Bournemouth to provide support for individuals facing substance misuse and mental health challenges. You will work to establish treatment plans and deliver vital care within a multi-disciplinary team. The starting salary is £26,250 annually, with potential growth to £30,900. We offer generous benefits including 28 days of leave, flexible work options, and a £500 referral bonus.

If you are passionate about making a difference and possess excellent communication and time management skills, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Previous experience or volunteering with people who misuse substances is desirable.
• Must have a UK Driving License and access to a vehicle.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and advice to clients with substance misuse challenges.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.
• Create and implement individualized treatment plans for clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Compassionate attitude

Education

Experience working with substance misuse

Tools

UK Driving License

Job description

Join us as a Recovery Worker in Bournemouth.

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 people’s lives for the better, 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 here.

Please refer to the linked Job Description to 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 [e-mail].

The closing date for applications is 18th 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.

As a Recovery Worker you will be providing support and advice to people who are experiencing difficulties due to substance misuse. 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. 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 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.

The successful candidate will be compassionate, proactive and confident in partnership working, with a strong understanding of the challenges faced by individuals experiencing substance misuse and mental health difficulties.

We are looking for a Recovery Worker, working 37.5 hours per week between 09:00 - 17:00, Monday - Friday.

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

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:

• Build effective links with PCNs, CMHTs, Access Wellbeing Hubs, Interface Meetings and Steps 2 Wellbeing services.
• Support clients to attend appointments and advocate on their behalf with partner agencies.
• Provide outreach support and attend multi‑agency meetings to ensure coordinated care.
• Offer low‑level emotional wellbeing support, including support around anxiety, depression and neurodiversity.
• Support clients to engage with external mental health services and improve access to appropriate care pathways.
• Focus on engaging individuals with mental health needs into the treatment system and reducing barriers to support.
• You will have a UK Driving License and 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.

Creating an Inclusive Environment

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.

Please review our Recruitment Frequently Asked Questions before submitting your application.