Recovery Workers - Substance Misuse

Securitas UK; Wigan; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

WithYou in Wigan is seeking a dedicated Recovery Worker to provide support and guidance to individuals facing substance misuse challenges. You will develop tailored treatment plans, coordinate care, and work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure compassionate, evidence-based care.

The role is full-time and permanent, offering a starting salary of £26,250 per year, rising to £30,900 with pay progression. A driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Experience in health, social care, criminal justice or similar settings
• Strong communication, organisation and time-management skills
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with clients

Responsibilities

• Manage an active caseload and coordinate care plans
• Deliver evidence-based interventions and support clients toward recovery goals
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality care

Job description

Job Description

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As a Recovery Worker you will be providing support and advice to people who are experiencing difficulties due to substance misuse. 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 a frontline role at WithYou, where you will provide continuity of care through effective partnership working, care coordination, key work responsibilities, and intervention delivery. You will manage an active caseload, connecting quickly with clients and ensuring they’re always treated with respect and dignity. 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.

This role is full time and permanent. The working hours are 37.5 per week, including some Saturday work on a rota basis. A driving license and access to a vehicle is an essential requirement for this role.

As a Recovery Worker, we offer a starting salary of £26,250 per annum, rising each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, to £30,900 per annum. For further details please reach out to a member of the recruitment team via [e-mail].

We’re looking for a compassionate and motivated individual, with an exceptional ability to build meaningful relationships. You will have demonstrable experience working within the health, social care, criminal justice or other specialist setting, or a clear motivation for wanting to work in the drug and alcohol sector. A successful track record of providing efficient and reliable customer service is essential.

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. You will also have a proven ability to carry out comprehensive assessments, assess risk, devise care plans and deliver evidence based interventions.

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.

Join our team as a Recovery Worker in Wigan.

Are you a compassionate and motivated individual who wants to change people’s lives? Our team in Wigan is looking for Recovery Workers to join them in providing high-quality recovery care to a diverse client group. If you are enthusiastic, creative and passionate about helping others, we’d love to hear from you.

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 on our website.

The closing date for applications is 16th August 2026.