Recovery Worker (Community Drug and Alcohol Service(Ref:0074ZB)

We Are With You; Truro; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Truro seeks a Recovery Worker to assist clients in setting and achieving their goals. This role involves managing a diverse caseload, creating tailored treatment plans, and collaborating with various services to provide respectful care. Candidates should have experience in health or social care and hold or be willing to obtain ONC/NVQ level 3. Full-time position with a salary range of £25,000 to £30,000 p.a., along with various benefits including annual leave, flexible working, and volunteer leave.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Extra day off for birthday

Pension scheme

Paid volunteer leave

Wellbeing resources

Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in health, social care, or criminal justice settings.
• Track record of working with individuals with substance misuse.
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuity of care to a diverse client group.
• Support clients in identifying their goals and creating treatment plans.
• Manage caseload and respond to clients promptly.

Skills

Effective relationship building

Team player

Resilience under pressure

Communication skills

IT competency

Education

ONC/NVQ level 3

Job description

Recovery Worker – Community Drug and Alcohol Service (Ref: 0074ZB)

Please refer to the linked job description to support 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. Please note: This role may close earlier than 4th January 2026 if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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.

About the role

Our Recovery Workers play a vital role in supporting clients to identify their goals, ambitions and passions. You will work with them to create the best treatment plan for their needs and guide them on their path to recovery. You will provide continuity of care through partnership working, care coordination, key responsibilities and intervention delivery. You will manage an active caseload, connecting quickly with clients and ensuring they are treated with respect and dignity. Salary starts at £25,000 p.a. and rises to £30,000 p.a. in line with our pay progression bands.

Job responsibilities

• Provide continuity of care and partnership working with a diverse client group.
• Identify and support client goals, ambitions and passions.
• Create and review personalised treatment plans.
• Manage an active caseload and respond to client needs promptly.
• Work collaboratively with in‑house services, including outreach, hospital, clinical, criminal justice and residential rehabilitation.
• Deliver interventions and support clients in a respectful and dignified manner.

Qualifications and 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 licence with access to a vehicle and be able to maintain business‑use insurance.
• Strong ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Effective team player, supporting others when needed.
• Resilient under pressure and able to prioritise work.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• IT competent.
• Flexible with working hours on occasion and willing to support other WithYou locations if required.
• Willingness to work 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‑enrolment into We Are With You’s pension scheme.
• Access to a Blue Light Card with savings on high‑street and online brands.
• Flexible working opportunities and access to wellbeing resources.
• Refer a Friend scheme – £500 reward for successful referrals after 6 months probation.

Inclusive employment and support

We are committed to building an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates diverse voices and experiences. We welcome applicants from under‑represented communities and backgrounds, including people with lived experience, disabilities, racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, all ages and veterans. We provide a guaranteed interview scheme for veterans and for candidates with disability, and we are a Disability Confident Employer.

Employment information

All candidates accepted will be subject to a Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 check. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required to verify any previous criminal convictions.