Recovery Worker

NHS; Liskeard; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A health and support organization is seeking a Recovery Worker in Liskeard to provide high-quality recovery care for clients facing challenges with drugs or alcohol, especially within the criminal justice system. Responsibilities include assisting clients in their recovery, collaborating with agencies, and managing caseloads independently. Applicants should have excellent communication skills and experience in a related field, and ideally possess ONC/NVQ level 3. The organization offers benefits such as 28 days annual leave and flexible working arrangements.

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

Access to a pension scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Refer-a-Friend scheme with a £500 bonus

Qualifications

• Experience volunteering with people who have experienced substance misuse issues.
• Demonstrable experience in health, social care, or criminal justice.
• Willingness to achieve ONC/NVQ level 3 within 12 months.
• Driving licence with access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in achieving recovery from substance misuse.
• Collaborate with partner agencies for support.
• Work independently to manage a caseload.
• Motivate service users to make positive changes.

Skills

Excellent communication and report-writing skills

Experience with substance misuse

Ability to build and maintain relationships

Resilience under pressure

IT competence

Education

ONC/NVQ level 3

Job description

Recovery Worker (Criminal Justice Ref:0096ZB)

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.

Main duties of the job

Join our team as Recovery Worker in North/East Cornwall. Our team in Liskeard is looking for a Recovery Worker to provide high‑quality recovery care to a diverse client group. As a member of our team you will support people who access the service for help with their drug or alcohol use and improve support for clients within the criminal justice system.

Key responsibilities include:

• Covering courts, prisons and custody suites on a regular basis.
• Working with people awarded a community sentence where mental health, drugs and/or alcohol have been identified.
• Collaborating with partner agencies to manage orders and support multi‑agency plans.
• Supporting individuals released from prison.

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. WithYou is a positive place where people can progress, connect with others and get friendly, expert help in a way that’s right for them.

Job responsibilities

As a Recovery Worker, you will:

• Assist clients in achieving recovery from substance misuse.
• Use excellent communication and report‑writing skills.
• Collaboratively work as part of a team and independently manage a caseload.
• Motivate service users to make positive changes.

Qualifications & experience

• Excellent communication and report‑writing skills.
• Experience working or volunteering with people who have experienced substance misuse issues.
• Demonstrable experience in health, social care, criminal justice, or another specialist setting.
• ONC/NVQ level 3 (or willingness to achieve within 12 months).
• Driving licence with access to a vehicle and business use added to insurance.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Resilience under pressure and ability to prioritise work.
• IT competence.
• Flexibility with working hours and willingness to support other WithYou locations.

Benefits

• 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 We Are With You’s pension scheme.
• Access to a Blue Light Card.
• Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of wellbeing resources.
• Refer‑a‑Friend scheme offering a £500 bonus for successful referrals after 6 months probation.

Person Specification

We are looking for a passionate and motivated individual who will:

• Bring enthusiasm to motivate recovery.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate resilience, organisation and IT competence.
• Possess a driving licence and ability to travel.
• Support WithYou locations when required.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.