We Are With You

Recovery Workers - Richmond and Wandsworth (Ref:0104ZS)

The closing date is 19 February 2026

Job summary

Join our team as Recovery Worker in Richmond and Wandsworth.

Are you a compassionate and motivated individual who wants to change peoples lives? Our services in Richmond and Wandsworth are looking for Recovery Workers 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.

There are three full time, permanent positions available - two in Richmond (TW1 4HF) and one in Wandsworth (SW11 1SW). If you have a preference in location, please state this in your application. The salary follows a fixed incremental pay scale, this starts at £29,000 per year, rising each year in line with our salary progression bands, up to £34,000 per year. This includes a £4,000 per year inner London weighting payment.

The closing date for applications is 19th 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. Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter.

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.

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.

At our services in Richmond and Wandsworth, WithYou works closely with the lead provider, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and partners, St Mungos and the charity CDARS (Community Drug and Alcohol Recovery Services) providing free and confidential support to adults in London experiencing challenges with drugs and alcohol. 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.

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

06 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£29,000 to £29,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

oc-1770385874-QVSME

Job locations

twickenham

Twickenham

TW1 4HF


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • have some experience of working in a health, social care, or related setting
  • have some experience of delivering services in a community setting
  • have knowledge and understanding of delivering evidence-based interventions
  • have the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and colleagues alike
  • be resilient under pressure and able to prioritise your work
  • able to be flexible with your working hours on occasion and be happy to support other With You locations when needed

Desirable

  • Ideally you will also have previous experience of working or volunteering with people who misuse substances.
  • We welcome applications from those with lived experience.
  • Above all, we are looking for someone who is passionate about what we do, with an inspiring and engaging approach.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • have some experience of working in a health, social care, or related setting
  • have some experience of delivering services in a community setting
  • have knowledge and understanding of delivering evidence-based interventions
  • have the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and colleagues alike
  • be resilient under pressure and able to prioritise your work
  • able to be flexible with your working hours on occasion and be happy to support other With You locations when needed

Desirable

  • Ideally you will also have previous experience of working or volunteering with people who misuse substances.
  • We welcome applications from those with lived experience.
  • Above all, we are looking for someone who is passionate about what we do, with an inspiring and engaging approach.

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

twickenham

Twickenham

TW1 4HF


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

We Are With You

Address

twickenham

Twickenham

TW1 4HF


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Manager

Emily Frost

Emily.frost@wearewithyou.org.uk

07811056955

Details

Date posted

06 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£29,000 to £29,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

oc-1770385874-QVSME

Job locations

twickenham

Twickenham

TW1 4HF


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