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

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

Job summary

A community support organization in Truro seeks a compassionate Recovery Worker to deliver high-quality care. Responsibilities include managing a caseload and providing support to clients in their recovery journey. Ideal candidates should possess excellent organization and communication skills, alongside a relevant qualification. Benefits include 28 days annual leave, employer pension contributions, and flexible working opportunities.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Extra day off for your birthday or special occasion

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Paid volunteer leave

Pension scheme

Discount card for major brands

Flexible working opportunities

Referral bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Compassionate and motivated individual with an exceptional ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Demonstrable experience in health, social care, or related fields is preferred.
• Ability to manage caseload effectively and collaborate with a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuity of care to clients through effective partnership working.
• Manage an active caseload and ensure clients are treated with respect.
• Support clients in identifying their goals and creating treatment plans.

Skills

Compassion

Motivated

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

ONC/NVQ level 3 or willingness to achieve within 12 months

Job description

Recovery Worker (Community Drug and Alcohol Service)

Are you a compassionate and motivated individual who wants to change people's 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, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

This is a frontline role at 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 they're 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 staff team changes lives. If you're passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, we'd love to hear from you.

Job responsibilities

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. You'll work with them to create the best treatment plan for their needs and to guide them on their path to recovery. As part of this role, you will be required 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-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!

Diversity and Inclusion

We continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Have attained ONC/NVQ level 3 or be willing to achieve this within 12 months
• Have a driving license with access to a vehicle.

Experience

• We're looking for a compassionate and motivated individual, with an exceptional ability to build meaningful relationships.
• You will have demonstrable experience working within the health, social care, criminal justice or other specialist setting, or a clear motivation for wanting to work in the drug and alcohol sector.
• A successful track record of providing efficient and reliable customer service is essential.
• You will be highly organised, have excellent communication skills, and be able to manage your time effectively.
• You will work collaboratively as part of a team to ensure a high-quality service is maintained.
• Above all, we are looking for someone who is passionate about what we do and has a positive and engaging approach to our clients and key stakeholders.

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.