Recovery Worker

NHS; Truro; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in recovery services is looking for a compassionate Recovery Worker in Truro to support clients with drug and alcohol challenges. The role involves creating personalized treatment plans and providing continuity of care while working alongside a dedicated team. Offering a competitive starting salary of £25,000 with opportunities for progression, this position requires strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships. If you're passionate about making a difference, we invite you to apply and be part of our mission.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering in health, social care, or criminal justice settings.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients.
• Good oral and written communication skills and IT competence.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in creating personalized treatment plans.
• Provide continuity of care and manage an active caseload.
• Work effectively as part of the adult community team.

Skills

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Resilience under pressure

Effective communication

IT competence

Education

ONC/NVQ level 3

Job description

Recovery Worker (Community Drug & Alcohol Service Ref:0080ZB)

Join our team as a Recovery Worker in Truro.

Are you a compassionate and motivated individual who wants to change peoples lives? Our team in Truro 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, 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 linked job description to support your application.

As a Recovery Worker, we offer a starting salary of £25,000 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 £30,000 per annum.For further details please reach out to a member of the recruitment team via [e-mail].

The closing date for applications is 8th February 2026. This advert may close early should sufficient applications be received. 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

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 which include outreach, hospital, clinical, criminal justice and a residential rehabilitation facility.

Our Recovery Workers play a vital role in supporting clients to identify their goals, ambitions, and passions. Youll workwith them to create the best treatment plan for their needs and to guide them on their path to recovery.

This is afrontline roleat 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 theyre 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 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 responsibilities

Please refer to the linked job description and person specification for more information on the role and its responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

• Have attained ONC/NVQ level 3 or be willing to achieve this within 12 months
• Have demonstrable experience of working or volunteering in health, social care, criminal justice, or other specialist setting
• Successful track record of working or volunteering with people who have experienced substance misuse issues
• Have a driving license with access to a vehicle. You will need to ensure business use is added to your insurance policy
• Have the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and colleagues alike
• Be able to work effectively in a team, supporting others when needed
• Be resilient under pressure and able to prioritise your work
• Have good oral and written communication skills
• Be IT competent
• Able to be flexible with your working hours on occasion
• Be happy to support other With You locations when needed
• As part of this role, you will be required to work occasional Saturdays.

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.