Recovery Worker (Community Drug & Alcohol Service Ref:0086ZB)
The closing date is 02 February 2026
Job summary
Join our team as a Recovery Worker in Mid Cornwall.
Are you a compassionate and motivated individual who wants to change peoples lives? Our team in Cornwallis looking for a Recovery Worker to join them in providing high-quality recovery care to a diverse client group. If you are enthusiastic, creative and passionate about helping others, wed 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.
Please refer to the linked job description to support your application.
As a Recovery Worker, we offer a starting salary of £25,000, rising each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, to £30,000 per year. For further details please reach out to a member of the recruitment team via recruitment@wearewithyou.org.uk.
The closing date for this role is 8th February 2026; however, please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included.
Main duties of the job
We are part of a large integrated drug and alcohol service working with some of Cornwall's most excluded and disadvantaged people. Successful candidates will work as part of the adult community team, alongside in-house services which include outreach, hospital, clinical, criminal justice and a residential rehabilitation facility.
Our Cornwall service is looking for one Recovery Worker to join them in providing high-quality recovery care to a diverse client group in the St Austell area of Cornwall. At times you will also need to work from our Truro office.
Our Recovery Workers play a vital role in supporting clients to identify their goals, ambitions, and passions. Youll 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 theyre always treated with respect and dignity.
About us
WithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland.
Our name reflects who we are a positive place where people can progress, connect with others and get friendly, expert help in a way thats right for them.
Our staff team changes lives. If youre passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, wed love to hear from you.
Details
Date posted
21 January 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£25,000 to £25,000 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
oc-1768576324-8N5E8
Job locations
Truro
Truro
TR1 2EJ
Employer details
Employer name
We Are With You
Address
Truro
Truro
TR1 2EJ
Employer's website
https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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