Recovery Worker, Wandsworth Ref: 0180ZS

Securitas UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

With You is seeking a Recovery Worker in Wandsworth to provide support and advice to individuals experiencing substance misuse. You will work with a multi-disciplinary team to develop tailored treatment plans and deliver interventions, ensuring continuity of care.

The role emphasizes flexible hours, strong communication, and building meaningful client relationships. Starting salary is £30,250 per year with an Inner London Weighting of £4,000.

Qualifications

• Have experience of working in a health, social care, or related setting.
• Have experience delivering services in a community setting.
• Knowledge and understanding of delivering evidence‑based interventions.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Resilient under pressure and able to prioritise your work.
• Flexible with working hours and able to support other With You locations when needed.
• Experience or volunteering with people who misuse substances is welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver continuity of care through effective partnership working.
• Coordinate care and deliver interventions as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Support clients to identify goals and create personalised treatment plans.
• Manage 37.5 hours per week, typically 09:00–17:00, in Wandsworth.

Job description

Job Description

As a Recovery Worker you will be providing support and advice to people who are experiencing difficulties due to substance misuse. You will be working within a highly skilled and knowledgeable multi-disciplinary team who will support you in your development and your ability to deliver the best care you can to our clients.

Our Recovery Workers play a vital role in supporting clients to identify their goals, ambitions, and passions. You’ll work with them to create the best treatment plan for their needs and to guide them on their path to recovery. This is an integral role for With You - as a frontline worker, you will deliver continuity of care through effective partnership working, care coordination, delivery of interventions and key work responsibilities.

You will be working 37.5 hours per week between 09:00 - 17:00.

We are looking for positive and motivated candidates who are able to communicate with a wide range of people. You will also be organised with excellent time management skills.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have some experience of working in a health, social care, or related setting


• Have some experience of delivering services in a community setting


• Have knowledge and understanding of delivering evidence-based interventions


• Have the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and colleagues alike


• Be resilient under pressure and able to prioritise your work


• Able to be flexible with your working hours on occasion and be happy to support other With You locations when needed

Ideally you will also have previous experience of working or volunteering with people who misuse substances. We welcome applications from those with lived experience. Above all, we are looking for someone who is passionate about what we do, with an inspiring and engaging approach.

Join us as a Recovery Worker in Wandsworth.

Our team are recruiting for a full time (37.5 hours) Recovery Worker to join their team in providing high quality recovery care to a diverse service user group. If you are an enthusiastic and creative individual and are passionate about changing people’s lives for the better, we’d love to hear from you.

At Wandsworth, WithYou works closely with the lead provider, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and partners, Phoenix Futures and Way Through providing free and confidential support to adults experiencing challenges with drugs and alcohol. As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. Find out more about us here.

As a Recovery Worker, we offer a starting salary of £30,250 per annum. This includes an Inner London Weighting payment of £4,000 per year. For further details please reach out to a member of the recruitment team via [e-mail].

The closing date for applications is 14th October 2026.