Casual Recovery Worker, Ref: 0148ZS

Job responsibilities

About the Role Join us as a Casual Recovery Worker in Wandsworth and Richmond Our team are recruiting for Casual Recovery Workers 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 people's lives for the better, we'd love to hear from you. At Wandsworth, WithYou works closely with the lead provider, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and partners, Phoenix Futures and Way Through providing free and confidential support to adults 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 here. Please refer to the linked Job Description to support your application. The closing date for applications is 6th July 2026. This advert may close early should sufficient applications be received. Please include a cover letter in your application. 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. Job Opportunity As a Casual 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. You'll 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. These positions are on a casual basis as and when required, paid hourly at the rate of £15.07. Essential Skills 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 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. DE&I 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. As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. With You is also a Disability Confident Employer and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best. Please review our Recruitment Frequently Asked Questions before submitting your application. Benefits

28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

2 days paid volunteer leave per year

Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme

Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands

Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing

We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period

Person Specification

Qualifications

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 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.

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 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.

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