We Are With You

Outreach Recovery Workers - Mid Cornwall(Ref:0028ZB)

The closing date is 01 March 2026

Job summary

Join our team as an Outreach Recovery Worker in Mid Cornwall.

Are you a compassionate and motivated individual who wants to change peoples lives? Our team in Truro is looking for Outreach 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 refer to the linked job description to support your application.

As an Outreach Recovery Worker we offer a starting salary of £25,000 per annum, rising each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, to £30,000 per annum. For further details please reach out to a member of the recruitment team via recruitment@wearewithyou.org.uk.

Please note that the closing date is 1st March 2026; however, we may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 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

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 be based in our Drug and Alcohol Outreach team, also working alongside in-house services which include community, clinical, criminal justice and a residential rehabilitation facility.

The Drug and Alcohol Outreach Service is recruiting for Outreach Recovery Workers who will be based in Truro. You will work alongside the Adult Community Service and the Young Peoples Service to ensure that an accessible treatment offer is available to those who find themselves rough sleeping or in insecure accommodation. The Drug and Alcohol Outreach Service is countywide and promotes a holistic multi-agency response to the needs of the individual.

In this exciting role you will be joining a team of people who hold caseloads and work with those sleeping rough or in insecure accommodation, including emergency accommodation and hostels to offer harm reduction, assessment and access to a range of treatment options. As an Outreach Recovery Worker you will be meeting people in their space more often than in an office.

Due to the outreach basis of this role, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required. The post holder will be required to work 37.5 hours per week with occasional weekend work.

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.

Creating an Inclusive Environment

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 vision of a future where everyone lives a life free from the harm associated with drugs and alcohol. 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.

Date posted

09 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,000 to £25,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

oc-1770396703-VTFM6

Job locations

Truro

TR1 2EJ

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 are looking for a resilient and committed individual who has an understanding of the problems faced by individuals finding themselves homeless or in insecure accommodation and who enjoys a challenge. Experience of working within substance misuse would be beneficial, although we will provide training.
Evidence of continuous professional development - OCN/NVQ level 3 or equivalent or willing to achieve this within 12 months.
Demonstrable experience working in the fields of outreach, housing/homelessness health, social care, criminal justice, domestic abuse, or another specialist setting
Successful track record of working with substance misuse clients
Resilient and the ability to prioritise and work under pressure
Knowledge and understanding of health and safety, including assessing high-risk situations for service users
Knowledge and understanding of homelessness, assessment, care planning and key working
Ability to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders Ability to work effectively as a team player.
Full UK Driving Licence and own transport (the role will involve travelling to a variety of centres across Cornwall)
Ability to work flexible and unsocial hours as required
Due to the outreach basis of this role, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required. The post holder will be required to work 37.5 hours per week with occasional weekend work.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

We are looking for a resilient and committed individual who has an understanding of the problems faced by individuals finding themselves homeless or in insecure accommodation and who enjoys a challenge. Experience of working within substance misuse would be beneficial, although we will provide training.
Evidence of continuous professional development - OCN/NVQ level 3 or equivalent or willing to achieve this within 12 months.
Demonstrable experience working in the fields of outreach, housing/homelessness health, social care, criminal justice, domestic abuse, or another specialist setting
Successful track record of working with substance misuse clients
Resilient and the ability to prioritise and work under pressure
Knowledge and understanding of health and safety, including assessing high-risk situations for service users
Knowledge and understanding of homelessness, assessment, care planning and key working
Ability to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders Ability to work effectively as a team player.
Full UK Driving Licence and own transport (the role will involve travelling to a variety of centres across Cornwall)
Ability to work flexible and unsocial hours as required
Due to the outreach basis of this role, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required. The post holder will be required to work 37.5 hours per week with occasional weekend work.

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

Truro

TR1 2EJ

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

We Are With You

Address

Truro

TR1 2EJ

Employer's website

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