Job summary
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.
Please note: This role may close earlier than the stated deadline of 19/05/2026 if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Join our team as Recovery Worker in Bournemouth
Are you a compassionate and motivated individual who wants to change peoples lives? Our team inBournemouthis 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 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.
As an organisation we do not have a sponsorship license and are unable to provide sponsorship to live and work in the UK. As such candidates are required to hold the Right to Work for the duration of the contract you are applying for.
Main duties of the job
Our vibrant services in Bournemouth provide support to people concerned about their own or someone else's alcohol or drug use. The service is an integrated drug and alcohol service, delivering an asset based community approach to treatment. 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
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.
You will work as part of a team with the aims of:
- understanding your clients
- keeping them safe
- creating a plan they can achieve with your support
- checking in with them and reviewing their progress
- keeping accurate and timely records of your contact with them
- working effectively with other social care providers e.g. Housing, to cover all aspects of their successful recovery
- continuously learning and reflecting to improve the outcomes for your clients
- supporting your colleagues across the service to deliver excellent care
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
08 April 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£25,000 to £25,000 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
oc-1775570262-UULKB
Job locations
Bournemouth
Bournemouth
BH1 1JU
Employer details
Employer name
We Are With You
Address
Bournemouth
Bournemouth
BH1 1JU
Employer's website
https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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Recovery Worker Job Description