Recovery Workers - Substance Misuse (Fixed Term Ref:0029ZD)

TN United Kingdom; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking Recovery Workers to join their team in Bournemouth. This full-time role involves providing vital support to individuals facing substance misuse challenges. You will collaborate with clients to create personalized recovery plans and ensure continuity of care through effective partnerships. With a focus on compassion and motivation, this position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the community. Join a progressive organization committed to inclusivity and personal growth, where your contributions will help shape the lives of many.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Extra day off for birthday

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Paid volunteer leave

Pension scheme enrollment

Access to Blue Light Card for savings

Flexible working resources

Refer a Friend scheme with £500 bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in health, social care, or criminal justice preferred.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality recovery care to service users.
• Develop tailored treatment plans and manage an active caseload.

Skills

Relationship Building

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Compassionate Care

Teamwork

Education

Experience in Health or Social Care

Experience with Substance Misuse Issues

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Recovery Workers - Substance Misuse (Fixed Term Ref:0029ZD), Bournemouth

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Client:

We Are With You

Location:

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

01.05.2025

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About the Role

The closing date for applications is 7th May 2025. This advert may close early should sufficient applications be received. Please note these positions are fixed term until 31/03/2026.

Our team in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is recruiting Recovery Workers to provide high-quality recovery care to a diverse service user group. If you are enthusiastic, creative, and passionate about making a positive impact on people's lives, we want 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, supporting more than 100,000 people annually. Find out more about us here.

About the role

The successful candidates will work within our Housing support service, aiming to prevent evictions and support tenancy sustainment. Recovery Workers collaborate with service users to identify their goals and passions, develop tailored treatment plans, and guide them on their recovery journey. This role involves delivering continuity of care through effective partnership working, care coordination, interventions, and key work responsibilities. You will manage an active caseload, building respectful and dignified relationships with clients.

This is a full-time, fixed-term position until 31/03/2026, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with occasional evening and weekend work. The salary ranges from £24,000 to £26,000 annually.

What we’re looking for

We seek a compassionate, motivated individual with excellent relationship-building skills. Experience in health, social care, criminal justice, or related fields, especially with substance misuse issues, is preferred. You should be highly organized, possess excellent communication skills, and work well within a team to ensure high-quality service delivery. Above all, we value a positive, engaging attitude and a genuine passion for our work.

Note: A driving license and access to a vehicle are essential for this role. A full job description and person specification are available upon request via email at [emailprotected].

About Company

WithYou provides free, confidential support to over 100,000 people annually facing challenges with drugs, alcohol, and mental health across England and Scotland. Our name reflects our supportive, progressive environment where individuals can connect, progress, and access tailored help.

Our staff team makes a difference. If you’re passionate about helping others, we’d love to hear from you.

DE&I

We are committed to building an inclusive culture that values diverse voices and experiences. We encourage applications from underrepresented communities, including those with lived experience, disabilities, racialized backgrounds, LGBTQ+ identities, all ages, and armed forces veterans.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for veterans and candidates with disabilities who meet role criteria, and we are a Disability Confident Employer. Reasonable adjustments can be made during the selection process to support applicants with disabilities or medical conditions.

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Two days paid volunteer leave annually
• Auto-enrollment into our pension scheme
• Access to a Blue Light Card for savings
• Flexible working and wellbeing resources
• Refer a Friend scheme offering a £500 bonus for successful referrals after 6 months’ probation