Recovery Worker (Community Drug and Alcohol Service(Ref:0081ZB)

NHS; Truro; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health services provider is looking for a Recovery Worker in Falmouth to support clients in achieving their recovery goals. Responsibilities include assessing needs, coordinating care across multiple settings, and ensuring timely case management. The ideal candidate has relevant experience, strong communication skills, and is willing to achieve ONC/NVQ Level 3. Starting salary is £25,000 per annum with opportunities for progression and generous benefits.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Extra day off for your birthday

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

2 days paid volunteer leave

Auto-enrollment into the pension scheme

Access to a Blue Light Card

Flexible working opportunities

£500 bonus for referrals

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in health, social care, or criminal justice.
• Track record of working with people with substance misuse issues.
• Working knowledge of Cornwall's service landscape and referral pathways.

Responsibilities

• Assess client needs and develop individualized recovery plans.
• Coordinate care and work with other services for continuity.
• Deliver timely and responsive case management.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

High organisational and time-management skills

IT competence

Education

ONC/NVQ Level 3

Job description

Recovery Worker (Community Drug and Alcohol Service) – Ref: 0081ZB

Join our team in Falmouth as a Recovery Worker. Applicants must submit a CV and cover letter. Applications are accepted until 23 September 2025 (closing date) or earlier if we receive a high volume of applications.

About the Role

As part of a large integrated drug and alcohol service in Cornwall, you will support excluded and disadvantaged people to identify their goals, create a treatment plan, and guide them on the path to recovery. Your role involves managing an active caseload, coordinating care, and working across outreach, hospital, clinical, criminal justice, and residential rehabilitation settings. You may be based in Falmouth with occasional work from Truro.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess client needs and develop individualized recovery plans.
• Provide continuity of care through partnership working and coordination with other services.
• Maintain accurate records and progress reports.
• Support clients in accessing housing, education, employment, and wellbeing resources.
• Deliver timely and responsive case management, ensuring dignity and respect.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including health, social care, and criminal justice professionals.
• Attend regular team meetings, case reviews, and training sessions.
• Support the Truro office as required; travel around Cornwall as part of the role.

Qualifications and Experience

• ONC/NVQ Level 3, or willing to achieve within 12 months.
• Demonstrable experience in health, social care, criminal justice, or a specialist setting.
• Track record of working with people with substance misuse issues.
• Working knowledge of Cornwall's service landscape and referral pathways.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• High organisational and time‑management skills.
• IT competence and flexible working hours; occasional Saturdays.
• Valid driving licence with access to a vehicle for business use.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary £25,000 per annum, rising annually in line with the pay progression band to £30,000 per annum.

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• 2 days paid volunteer leave per year.
• Auto‑enrollment into the pension scheme.
• Access to a Blue Light Card.
• Flexible working opportunities and wellbeing resources.
• Refer a Friend scheme offering £500 bonus for successful referrals.

About WithYou

WithYou provides free and confidential support to over 100,000 people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges across England and Scotland. We are a disability confident and veteran‑friendly employer, committed to an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity.

Legal Notice

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter.