Outreach Recovery Workers - Mid

Outreach Recovery Workers - Mid Cornwall()

Please refer to the linked job description to support 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.

Please note:

This role may close earlier than 25th January 2026 if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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 also work alongside in-house services which include community, clinical, criminal justice and a residential rehabilitation facility. The Drug and Alcohol Outreach Service is recruiting for an additional Outreach Recovery Workers who will be based in Truro.

You will work alongside the Adult Community Service and the Young People s 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.

With You 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.

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, the post holder will be required to work 37.5 hours per week with occasional weekend work.

With You 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 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.

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…