Recovery Worker - Criminal Justice (Ref: 0057ZA)

Integrated Care System; Leigh; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization in Leigh is looking for a Recovery Worker to support clients with substance misuse issues. You will manage your own caseload and work collaboratively with various social care services, focusing on creating achievable plans for clients. The role emphasizes compassionate support and effective communication. Candidates should have experience in health or social care and be willing to undertake relevant qualifications.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Extra day off for your birthday

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Paid volunteer leave

Pension scheme enrollment

Access to discounts with Blue Light Card

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in health, social care or a related setting.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Comfort with IT and digital media.

Responsibilities

• Support and advise people experiencing difficulties due to substance misuse.
• Manage your own caseload effectively.
• Carry out assessments and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Building and maintaining effective relationships

Teamwork skills

Good communication skills

Organizational and time management skills

Flexibility in working hours

Education

ONC/NVQ level 3 or willingness to achieve

Job description

Recovery Worker - Criminal Justice (Ref: 0057ZA)

Our vibrant services in Wigan and Leigh provide support to people concerned about their own or someone else's alcohol or drug use.

Main duties of the job

You will work as part of a team with the aim of:

• Understanding your clients
• Keeping them safe
• Creating a plan they can achieve with your support
• Checking in with them and reviewing their progress
• Keeping accurate and timely records of your contact with them
• Working effectively with other social care providers e.g. Housing, to cover all aspects of their successful recovery
• Continuously learning and reflecting to improve the outcomes for your clients
• Supporting your colleagues across the service to deliver excellent care

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 that's right for them. 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

All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter explaining why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included. Please note that this role may close early if sufficient applications are received, so early application is advised. Closing date: 2nd September 2025. If you have a compassionate nature and a genuine desire to help others, you could be just what we're looking for. As a Recovery Worker in our Criminal Justice team, you will support and advise people experiencing difficulties due to substance misuse. You will manage your own caseload, working as part of our team and alongside other social care services to identify how we can help. You will develop plans with your clients to help them regain control of their lives. We approach each case professionally and without judgement, focusing on support. You will carry out assessments and maintain accurate records, which are part of our commitment to our clients and commissioners. We have services in Wigan and Leigh, mostly working in local communities. Check out what our sites have to offer here! A full job description is available on request by emailing us.

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 for savings on brands
• Flexible working and wellbeing support services
• Refer a Friend scheme offering a £500 bonus for successful referrals after 6 months' probation

DE&I and inclusion

We are committed to building an inclusive culture that supports diverse staff voices and experiences. We welcome applications from underrepresented communities, including those with lived experience, disabilities, from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, all ages, and armed forces veterans. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for veterans and candidates with disabilities who meet all essential criteria. Reasonable adjustments can be made during the selection process for applicants with disabilities or health conditions.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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

Experience

• Experience in health, social care or related setting
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships
• Teamwork skills and supporting others
• Resilience under pressure and prioritization skills
• Good communication skills, both oral and written
• Comfort with IT and digital media
• Organizational and time management skills
• Flexibility in working hours and locations as needed

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.