Recovery Worker, Liskeard - Ref 0184ZS

Occy; Liskeard; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

WithYou in Cornwall is seeking a Recovery Worker to join the adult community team in Liskeard. You will help clients determine goals and create tailored treatment plans while working with in-house services to provide high-quality support.

The role requires a driving licence with access to a vehicle, is full-time (37.5 hours, Mon-Fri with occasional Saturdays), and offers a starting salary of £28,000 plus a £1,000 allowance, with progression through pay bands.

Qualifications

• ONC/NVQ level 3 attained or willing to achieve within 12 months
• Experience in health, social care, criminal justice or similar
• Experience with people who have experienced substance misuse
• Driving licence with access to a vehicle is essential
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and colleagues
• Team player with good communication
• IT competence
• Flexible with working hours
• Willing to cover other With You locations

Responsibilities

• Help clients determine goals and create treatment plans
• Support clients to get back on the path to recovery
• Collaborate with integrated drug and alcohol service teams
• Work across Cornwall with local teams
• Maintain high-quality service as part of a team

Skills

Driving licence

People skills

Communication

Teamwork

IT literacy

Time management

Resilience

Flexibility

Written communication

Education

ONC/NVQ Level 3

Job description

Our North and East Cornwall team is looking for Recovery Workers to join them in providing high-quality recovery care to a diverse client group across the N&E area of Cornwall. Your base will be Liskeard.

Our Recovery Workers work with our clients to help them determine what their goals, ambitions, and passions are, working with them to create the best treatment plan for their needs and to get them back onto the path to recovery. This is an integral role for WithYou.

You will be a compassionate and motivated individual with an exceptional ability to build meaningful relationships. We’re looking for demonstrable experience working within the health, social care, criminal justice, or other specialist setting, ideally with those with substance misuse issues. You will be highly organised, with excellent communication skills, and able to manage your time effectively, working as part of a team to ensure a high-quality service is maintained.

A driving licence and access to a vehicle would be essential.

WithYou is all about working with our clients to find the right path for them to get back to where they want to be, and you will be joining an amazing team of people who go the extra mile to make that happen. Working within one of our services is always busy, sometimes challenging, but always rewarding. We work collaboratively to provide the best support and treatment to anyone who needs it, so why don't you apply to be part of something great!

The successful candidate will be working as part of a large integrated drug and alcohol service that supports some of Cornwall's most excluded and disadvantaged people. Working as part of the adult community team, alongside in-house services that include outreach, hospital, clinical, criminal justice, and a residential rehabilitation facility.

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.

• Have attained ONC/NVQ level 3 or be willing to achieve this within 12 months
• Have demonstrable experience of working or volunteering in health, social care, criminal justice, or other specialist setting
• Successful track record of working or volunteering with people who have experienced substance misuse issues
• A driving license with access to a vehicle is essential.
• Have the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and colleagues alike
• Be able to work effectively in a team, supporting others when needed
• Be resilient under pressure and able to prioritise your work
• Have good oral and written communication skills
• Be IT competent
• Able to be flexible with your working hours on occasion
• Be happy to support other With You locations when needed

Join our team as a Recovery Worker in Liskeard, Cornwall.

Our service in Cornwall is recruiting for Recovery Workers to join them in providing high-quality recovery care to a diverse client group. If you are an enthusiastic and creative individual who is passionate about changing people’s lives for the better, we’d love to hear from you.

As a Recovery Worker in Cornwall, you’ll join us on a starting salary of £28,000 per annum (this includes a £1,000 per annum allowance). This will increase each year in line with our pay progression bands. You will work Full time (37.5 hours) Monday - Friday, with the occasional Saturday.

In Cornwall, you’ll be part of a dedicated local team supporting people across our communities to make positive, lasting changes. At WithYou, we’re committed to supporting our staff just as much as the people we work alongside. You’ll have access to a supportive and inclusive team environment and a range of wellbeing benefits to help you thrive both professionally and personally.

Please note that the closing date is 23rd October 2026; however, we may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 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.