Recovery Worker

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 if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Our vibrant and busy service in North East Glasgow provides support to people concerned about their own or someone else's alcohol or drug use. We have a Recovery Hub, however much of our work is carried out in the local community. We work with people at all stages on their journey providing both one to one appointments and group work. We are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic Recovery Workers, who are motivated to work as part of a thriving and diverse team, ensuring recovery opportunities are available for individuals at any point in their recovery journey.

You will strive to work collaboratively with partners and communities, ensuring that we are as accessible as possible and that the principles of a Recovery Oriented System of Care and true person centred practice are at the heart of all that we do. 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 a frontline role at With You, 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.

This role will work 5 days over 7, including occasional weekend work. As a Recovery Worker, we offer a starting salary of £25,000, r

Our vibrant and busy service in North East Glasgow provides support to people concerned about their own or someone else's alcohol or drug use. We have a Recovery Hub, however much of our work is carried out in the local community. We work with people at all stages on their journey providing both one to one appointments and group work.

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. Our Recovery Workers play a vital role in supporting clients to identify their goals, ambitions, and passions. You will work with them to create the best treatment plan for their needs and to guide them on their path to recovery.

You will manage an active caseload, connecting quickly with clients and ensuring they are always treated with respect and dignity. This role will work 5 days over 7, including occasional weekend work.

• Excellent communicator, who has the ability to build trust and put people at ease during their first meeting with our service.
• 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.
• Track record of providing efficient and reliable customer service.
• Highly organised, with excellent communication skills, able to manage time effectively.
• Collaborative teamwork to ensure a high-quality service is maintained.
• Passionate, positive and engaging approach to clients and stakeholders.

We welcome unique contributions from underrepresented communities and backgrounds, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages, and armed forces veterans. We support a guaranteed interview scheme for veterans and disabled candidates. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

• 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
• Excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any successful referral after 6 months probation period

• Excellent communicator, able to build trust and put people at ease during first meeting.
• Experience in health, social care, criminal justice or other specialist setting, or motivation to work in drug and alcohol sector.
• Track record of efficient and reliable customer service.
• Highly organised, excellent communication skills, time management.
• Collaborate as part of a team to maintain high-quality service.
• Passionate, positive, engaging approach to clients and stakeholders.

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