We Are With You

Recovery Worker (Weston-super-Mare Ref:0124ZS)

The closing date is 07 April 2026

Job summary

Join us as a Recovery Worker in Weston-super-Mare.

Our team in Weston-super-Mare are recruiting for a full time Recovery Worker to join their team in providing high quality recovery care to a diverse service user group. If you are an enthusiastic and creative individual and are passionate about changing peoples lives for the better, 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. Find out more about us on our website.

Please refer to thelinked Job Descriptionto support your application.

As a Recovery Worker, we offer a starting salary of £25,000 per annum. The salary for this role is on an incremental scale and will rise 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.

The closing date for applications is 7th April 2026.This advert may close early should sufficient applications be received. Please include a cover letter in your application.

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.

This is a full time role working 37.5 hours per week between 09:00 - 17:00, however you will be required to work a Wednesday evening and will be given time in lieu during the working week. The position is fixed term until 31/03/2028.

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

27 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,000 to £25,000 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

oc-1774360538-IIZDP

Job locations

weston super mare

Weston-Super-Mare

BS23 1PE


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 positive and motivated candidates who are able to communicate with a wide range of people. You will also be organised with excellent time management skills.
  • To be successful in this role you will:
  • 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
  • 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

  • We are looking for positive and motivated candidates who are able to communicate with a wide range of people. You will also be organised with excellent time management skills.
  • To be successful in this role you will:
  • 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
  • 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

weston super mare

Weston-Super-Mare

BS23 1PE


Employer's website

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


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)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Manager

Emily Frost

Emily.frost@wearewithyou.org.uk

07811056955

Details

Date posted

27 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,000 to £25,000 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

oc-1774360538-IIZDP

Job locations

weston super mare

Weston-Super-Mare

BS23 1PE


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