We Are With You

Recovery Worker - Community Drug & Alcohol Service (Ref:0106ZS)

The closing date is 01 March 2026

Job summary

Join our team as a Recovery Worker in Liskeard.

Are you a compassionate and motivated individual who wants to change peoples lives? Our team in the North and East of Cornwall 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.

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.

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, up 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 1st March 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 that works 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 that include outreach, hospital, clinical, criminal justice, and a residential rehabilitation facility. You will work across the North and East of Cornwall and your office base will be in the centre of Liskeard. A driving license and access to a vehicle is essential for this position and you'd need to ensure business use is added to your insurance policy.

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 are always treated with respect and dignity.

WithYou is all about working with our clients to find the right path for them to get to where they want to be, and you will be joining an amazing team of people who go the extra mile to make that happen. Working within one of our services is always busy, sometimes challenging, but always rewarding. We work collaboratively to provide the best support and treatment to anyone who needs it.

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.

Date posted

06 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,000 to £25,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

oc-1770306435-23WCS

Job locations

Liskeard

PL14 3AG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the linked job description and person specification for more information on the role and its responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the linked job description and person specification for more information on the role and its responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

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. 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.
Have attained ONC/NVQ level 3 or be willing to achieve this within 12 months
Have demonstrable experience of working or volunteering in health, social care, criminal justice, or other specialist setting
Successful track record of working or volunteering with people who have experienced substance misuse issues
Have a driving license with access to a vehicle. You will need to ensure business use is added to your insurance policy.
Have the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and colleagues alike
Be able to work effectively in a team, supporting others when needed
Be resilient under pressure and able to prioritise your work
Have good oral and written communication skills
Be IT competent
Able to be flexible with your working hours on occasion
Be happy to support other With You locations when needed

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

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. 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.
Have attained ONC/NVQ level 3 or be willing to achieve this within 12 months
Have demonstrable experience of working or volunteering in health, social care, criminal justice, or other specialist setting
Successful track record of working or volunteering with people who have experienced substance misuse issues
Have a driving license with access to a vehicle. You will need to ensure business use is added to your insurance policy.
Have the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and colleagues alike
Be able to work effectively in a team, supporting others when needed
Be resilient under pressure and able to prioritise your work
Have good oral and written communication skills
Be IT competent
Able to be flexible with your working hours on occasion
Be happy to support other With You locations when needed

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

Liskeard

PL14 3AG

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

We Are With You

Address

Liskeard

PL14 3AG

Employer's website

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