Recovery Worker; Criminal Justice

Recovery Worker (Criminal Justice )

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.

Join our team as Recovery Worker in North/East Cornwall. Our team in Liskeard is looking for a Recovery Worker to provide high‑quality recovery care to a diverse client group. As a member of our team you will support people who access the service for help with their drug or alcohol use and improve support for clients within the criminal justice system.

Key responsibilities include:

• Covering courts, prisons and custody suites on a regular basis.
• Working with people awarded a community sentence where mental health, drugs and/or alcohol have been identified.
• Collaborating with partner agencies to manage orders and support multi‑agency plans.
• Supporting individuals released from prison.

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. With You is a positive place where people can progress, connect with others and get friendly, expert help in a way that’s right for them.

As a Recovery Worker, you will:

• Assist clients in achieving recovery from substance misuse.
• Use excellent communication and report‑writing skills.
• Collaboratively work as part of a team and independently manage a caseload.
• Motivate service users to make positive changes.

• Excellent communication and report‑writing skills.
• Experience working or volunteering with people who have experienced substance misuse issues.
• Demonstrable experience in health, social care, criminal justice, or another specialist setting.
• ONC/NVQ level 3 (or willingness to achieve within 12 months).
• Driving licence with access to a vehicle and business use added to insurance.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Resilience under pressure and ability to prioritise work.
• IT competence.
• Flexibility with working hours and willingness to support other With You locations.

• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion.
• 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.
• Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of wellbeing resources.
• Refer‑a‑Friend scheme offering a £500 bonus for successful referrals after 6 months probation.

We are looking for a passionate and motivated individual who will:

• Bring enthusiasm to motivate recovery.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate resilience, organisation and IT competence.
• Possess a driving licence and ability to travel.
• Support With You locations when required.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.