Recovery Worker (Ref: 0082ZA)

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Role Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. Closing date: 5th December 2025 Job Description Are you passionate about supporting people to make positive changes in their lives? We're looking for an experienced Drug and Alcohol Worker to lead an exciting new pilot project in Redcar and Cleveland. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a collaborative initiative between WithYou, Harbour and Teesside Mind, bringing together expertise in substance use and mental health to make a real difference in the community. Job Opportunity 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. You'll play a key role in delivering innovative, person-centred support to individuals affected by drugs and alcohol. The role offers flexible working hours : Weekday shifts between 4pm and 9pm (Monday-Friday) Weekend shifts between 10am and 4pm (Saturday-Sunday) The position is based across WithYou and Harbour sites, with the opportunity to work closely with Teesside Mind's mental health services. For candidates seeking a full-time position, there's the option to combine this role with remote work through WithYou's Virtual Services Team, offering even greater flexibility. On site training will be required during day time hours. This pilot is expected to end on the 31st March 2026. As a Recovery Worker, we offer a starting salary of £25,000, rising each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, rising to £30,000 per year. For further details please reach out to a member of the recruitment team via . Essential Skills We're looking for someone who:

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• We're looking for someone who:
• Has experience supporting individuals with drug and alcohol issues
• Can work flexibly and collaboratively within a multi-agency environment
• Brings empathy, resilience, and a commitment to empowering others
• As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans.
• Please contact stacey.skilton@wearewithyou.org.uk for more information.

Experience

Essential

• We're looking for someone who:
• Has experience supporting individuals with drug and alcohol issues
• Can work flexibly and collaboratively within a multi-agency environment
• Brings empathy, resilience, and a commitment to empowering others
• As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans.
• Please contact stacey.skilton@wearewithyou.org.uk for more information.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

We Are With You

Address

redcar

Redcar

TS10 3AN

Employer's website

https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)