Recovery Worker (Ref:0020ZB)
- NHS
- Part Time
- Weston-super-Mare
- 23821.00 - 26000.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
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.
Main duties of the job
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 they're always treated with respect and dignity.
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 that's right for them. Our staff team changes lives. If you're passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, we'd love to hear from you.
Job responsibilities
All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included. The closing date for this role is 17th April 2025; however, please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. Join our team as a Recovery Worker in North Somerset. Are you a compassionate and motivated individual who wants to change people's lives? Our team in North Somerset is 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, we'd 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 here. Please note that this is a fixed-term role until March 2026. The postholder will be required to work Wednesday - Friday (7.5 hours per day). The annual salary is up to £26,000 pro rata (subject to experience). Benefits
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A full job description and person specification are available on request by emailing recruitment@wearewithyou.org.uk.
Experience
Essential
- We're looking for a compassionate and motivated individual, with an exceptional ability to build meaningful relationships.
- You will have demonstrable experience working within the health, social care, criminal justice or other specialist setting, or a clear motivation for wanting to work in the drug and alcohol sector.
- A successful track record of providing efficient and reliable customer service is essential.
- You will be highly organised, have excellent communication skills, and be able to manage your time effectively.
- You will work collaboratively as part of a team to ensure a high-quality service is maintained.
- Above all, we are looking for someone who is passionate about what we do and has a positive and engaging approach to our clients and key stakeholders.
- We are also looking for someone who has experience and knowledge of group working, assessment, care planning and key working, and understands the issues affecting our client group.
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
