Recovery Worker - RESET (Ref: 0029ZA)

TN United Kingdom; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Recovery Worker to join their dedicated team in Shrewsbury. This role involves supporting individuals facing challenges due to substance misuse, developing tailored plans, and collaborating with various social care services. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to build effective relationships. With a focus on holistic support, this position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community. Join a passionate team committed to improving lives and fostering inclusivity.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Extra day off for birthdays

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Two days paid volunteer leave

Pension scheme enrollment

Blue Light Card for discounts

Flexible working and wellbeing support

Refer a Friend scheme with £500 bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in health, social care, or related fields, especially with substance misuse.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support and advise people experiencing difficulties due to substance misuse.
• Conduct assessments and maintain records to ensure quality service delivery.

Skills

Compassion

Relationship Building

Communication Skills

Time Management

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

ONC/NVQ Level 3

Tools

IT Competence

Digital Media Skills

Job description

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Recovery Worker - RESET (Ref: 0029ZA), Shrewsbury

Client:

We Are With You

Location:

Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

c28168b0d719

Job Views:

3

Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

About the Role

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, you will support and advise people experiencing difficulties due to substance misuse. You will manage your own caseload, working within a team and alongside other social care services to identify how best to help. You will develop tailored plans to assist clients in reclaiming their lives. We approach each case professionally and without judgment, focusing solely on support. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, maintaining records, and ensuring quality service delivery.

About the Service

Shropshire Council, in partnership with various agencies including Shropshire Recovery Partnership (We Are With You), MPFT, Connexus, The Shrewsbury Ark, and others, has implemented a multi-disciplinary team to provide holistic support for individuals at risk of or experiencing rough sleeping. The team addresses physical and mental health, substance abuse, family connections, and housing pathways, aiming to reduce drug-related deaths, hospital admissions, and improve treatment success rates.

This role is part of a dedicated treatment team, integrated with partner agencies and extending the existing drug and alcohol services in Shropshire. It offers outreach and base-based interventions, facilitating quicker referrals and comprehensive support, including psychological and physical health care, to reduce harm and improve outcomes.

Our Services

We offer support across Shropshire in Oswestry, Ludlow, and Shrewsbury, primarily in community settings. If you believe you are suitable, apply now to join our dedicated team.

Candidate Profile

You will be compassionate, motivated, and skilled at building relationships. Experience in health, social care, criminal justice, or related fields, especially with substance misuse, is desirable. You should be well-organized, communicate effectively, and work well in a team. A positive, engaging attitude towards clients and stakeholders is essential.

Requirements

• Attained ONC/NVQ Level 3 or willing to achieve within 12 months
• Experience in health, social care, or related settings
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships
• Teamwork and resilience under pressure
• Good communication skills (oral and written)
• Competence with IT and digital media
• Organized with effective time management
• Flexibility with working hours occasionally
• Willing to support other With You locations as needed

A full job description is available upon request via email. Candidates must meet safeguarding requirements, including a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

This is a Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2026, working Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, with occasional Saturday work on a rotational basis.

About the Company

WithYou provides free, confidential support to over 100,000 people annually across England and Scotland, helping with issues related to drugs, alcohol, and mental health. We are committed to inclusivity and encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including those with lived experience, disabilities, from racialized communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and veterans.

Additional Benefits

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Extra day off for birthdays or special occasions
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Two days paid volunteer leave annually
• Pension scheme enrollment
• Blue Light Card for discounts
• Flexible working and wellbeing support
• Refer a Friend scheme with a £500 bonus for successful referrals after 6 months