Recovery Worker - North Somerset (Ref: 0103ZS)
The closing date is 15 February 2026
Job summary
Join our team as Recovery Worker in Weston-super-Mare.
Are you a compassionate and motivated individual who wants to change peoples lives? Our service in Weston-super-Mare is 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.
Please use 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, up to £30,000 per year. For further details please reach out to a member of the recruitment team via recruitment@wearewithyou.org.uk. 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 15th February 2026. Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. All applicants should submit a CV along with a cover letter explaining why they should be considered for this role. All applicants must submit a CV along with a cover letter explaining why they should be considered for this role.
Main duties of the job
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.
In this role you will specialise in harm reduction. You will support individuals who are using drugs and alcohol by providing structured brief harm reduction interventions and other psychosocial and pharmacotherapy interventions. You will build trust, provide resources, and connect people to our services supporting for health, such as our needle exchange and including screening for blood borne viruses. Key duties include:
- Assessing needs and care planning
- Maintaining confidential records
- Collaborating with other agencies to break down barriers to treatment and improving health outcomes within the community.
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 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.
This is a full time, fixed term contract until March 2027.
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
05 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£25,000 to £25,000 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
13 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
oc-1769789923-9L51X
Job locations
weston super mare
Weston-Super-Mare
BS23 1PE
Employer details
Employer name
We Are With You
Address
weston super mare
Weston-Super-Mare
BS23 1PE
Employer's website
https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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