Recovery Worker – Flexible Hours, Cornwall

Withyou; Penzance; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Birthday/Occasion day off

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption

Volunteer leave

Pension scheme

Blue Light Card

Flexible working opportunities

Refer a Friend bonus £500

Job summary

WithYou in Cornwall is seeking a Recovery Worker to join a large integrated drug and alcohol service in the Penzance area. The office base will be Penzance, and you will support clients to set goals and develop recovery plans within a busy, supportive team.

The role is part-time (30 hours, Mon-Fri with occasional Saturdays) with a starting salary of £28,000 per annum pro rata (includes a £1,000 allowance). A driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in health, social care, criminal justice, or related setting.
• Experience with people who have experienced substance misuse issues.
• Driving licence with access to a vehicle is essential.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team and manage time.
• Good oral and written communication and IT competency.
• Be flexible with working hours on occasion.

Responsibilities

• Provide recovery care to a diverse client group in Penzance area.
• Help clients determine goals and create recovery plans.
• Work within a large integrated drug and alcohol service with other teams.
• Collaborate with outreach, hospital, clinical and criminal justice services.

Skills

Highly organised

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Resilient under pressure

IT competent

Flexible working hours

Tools

Driving license

Job description

WithYou in Cornwall is seeking a Recovery Worker to join a large integrated drug and alcohol service in the Penzance area. The office base will be Penzance, and you will support clients to set goals and develop recovery plans within a busy, supportive team.

The role is part-time (30 hours, Mon-Fri with occasional Saturdays) with a starting salary of £28,000 per annum pro rata (includes a £1,000 allowance). A driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.