We Are With You

Recovery Worker - RESET (Ref: 0029ZA)

The closing date is 15 May 2025

Job summary

This post will work within a dedicated treatment team that will be both integrated with partner agencies but also an extension of the existing drug and alcohol team in Shropshire. The role will offer access to required interventions and treatment in outreach locations, as well as bases, improving referral times for psychological, physical health and wellbeing. Making all contacts count and maximising engagement, whilst reducing overall associated harm.

Main duties of the job

As a Recovery Worker you will be providing support and advice to people who are experiencing difficulties due to substance misuse. You will have your own caseload, working as part of our team and alongside other social care services to identify how we can help. You will develop plans with your clients to help them get their lives back to where they want them to be. We are determined and always professional in our approach to each and every case and we never judge, we're just here to help. There will be assessments to carry out and records you need to keep and update, that's all part of our professional commitment and service to our clients and commissioners.

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.

Details

Date posted

09 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£23,821 to £25,000 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

oc-1746626905-6AD1F

Job locations

Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury

SY1 2AQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

If you have a compassionate nature and a genuine desire to help others, you could be just what we're looking for. Shropshire Council has implemented an innovative multi-disciplinary team in partnership with Shropshire Recovery Partnership (We Are With You), the Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust (MPFT), Connexus, The Shrewsbury Ark and Intuitive Thinking Skills, funded through the Rough Sleepers Drug and Alcohol Treatment Grant provided by the Office of Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID). The Rough Sleeping Drug and Alcohol Team (RSDAT) supports the county in meeting the intended outcomes of the national drug strategy by helping to reduce drug-related deaths, reducing alcohol-related hospital admissions and increasing the number of successful individuals in treatment. The multi-agency MDT provides holistic wrap-around support and drug and alcohol treatment for rough sleepers and those at risk of rough sleeping across the county. Assistance is tailored to the needs of each individual and provides support addressing physical health, mental health, substance abuse, family connections, as well as work to develop a pathway into accommodation. Our vibrant services across Shropshire provide support to people concerned about their own or someone else's alcohol or drug use. We have services in Oswestry, Ludlow and Shrewsbury but much of our work is carried out in the local communities we serve. Check out what our Shropshire sites have to offer here! If you think this could be the career for you, take the first step and apply now to join our amazing team. About the Role You will be a compassionate and motivated individual, with an exceptional ability to build meaningful relationships. We're looking for demonstrable experience working within the health, social care, criminal justice or other specialist setting, ideally with those with substance misuse issues. You will be highly organised, with excellent communication skills and able to manage your time effectively, working 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, with a positive and engaging approach to our clients and key stakeholders. This is an evolving part of our service that is truly making a difference and if you believe you have the passion to be a part of our team, please get in touch or submit your application below. We will provide you with the training and support that you need to develop in your role. A full job description will be available upon request by contacting Please note, this role is a Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2026, and working hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm with some occasional Saturday work on a rotational basis. 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
  • 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 goals of radically improving people's lives. 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. WithYou 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.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    If you have a compassionate nature and a genuine desire to help others, you could be just what we're looking for. Shropshire Council has implemented an innovative multi-disciplinary team in partnership with Shropshire Recovery Partnership (We Are With You), the Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust (MPFT), Connexus, The Shrewsbury Ark and Intuitive Thinking Skills, funded through the Rough Sleepers Drug and Alcohol Treatment Grant provided by the Office of Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID). The Rough Sleeping Drug and Alcohol Team (RSDAT) supports the county in meeting the intended outcomes of the national drug strategy by helping to reduce drug-related deaths, reducing alcohol-related hospital admissions and increasing the number of successful individuals in treatment. The multi-agency MDT provides holistic wrap-around support and drug and alcohol treatment for rough sleepers and those at risk of rough sleeping across the county. Assistance is tailored to the needs of each individual and provides support addressing physical health, mental health, substance abuse, family connections, as well as work to develop a pathway into accommodation. Our vibrant services across Shropshire provide support to people concerned about their own or someone else's alcohol or drug use. We have services in Oswestry, Ludlow and Shrewsbury but much of our work is carried out in the local communities we serve. Check out what our Shropshire sites have to offer here! If you think this could be the career for you, take the first step and apply now to join our amazing team. About the Role You will be a compassionate and motivated individual, with an exceptional ability to build meaningful relationships. We're looking for demonstrable experience working within the health, social care, criminal justice or other specialist setting, ideally with those with substance misuse issues. You will be highly organised, with excellent communication skills and able to manage your time effectively, working 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, with a positive and engaging approach to our clients and key stakeholders. This is an evolving part of our service that is truly making a difference and if you believe you have the passion to be a part of our team, please get in touch or submit your application below. We will provide you with the training and support that you need to develop in your role. A full job description will be available upon request by contacting Please note, this role is a Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2026, and working hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm with some occasional Saturday work on a rotational basis. 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
  • 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 goals of radically improving people's lives. 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. WithYou 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.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • ONC/NVQ level 3 or be willing to achieve this within 12 months.
    • You will also need to meet our safeguarding requirements of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

    Experience

    Essential

    • To be successful in this role, you will:
    • have some experience of working in a health, social care or related setting
    • have the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and colleagues alike
    • be able to work effectively in a team, supporting others when needed
    • be resilient under pressure and able to prioritise your work
    • have good oral and written communication skills
    • be comfortable using IT and digital media
    • be organised and able to manage your time effectively
    • able to be flexible with your working hours on occasion
    • be happy to support other With You locations when needed
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • ONC/NVQ level 3 or be willing to achieve this within 12 months.
    • You will also need to meet our safeguarding requirements of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

    Experience

    Essential

    • To be successful in this role, you will:
    • have some experience of working in a health, social care or related setting
    • have the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and colleagues alike
    • be able to work effectively in a team, supporting others when needed
    • be resilient under pressure and able to prioritise your work
    • have good oral and written communication skills
    • be comfortable using IT and digital media
    • be organised and able to manage your time effectively
    • able to be flexible with your working hours on occasion
    • be happy to support other With You locations when needed

    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

    Shrewsbury

    Shrewsbury

    SY1 2AQ


    Employer's website

    https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


    Employer details

    Employer name

    We Are With You

    Address

    Shrewsbury

    Shrewsbury

    SY1 2AQ


    Employer's website

    https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Recruitment Advisor

    Abigail Hadfield

    Abigail.Hadfield@wearewithyou.org.uk

    Details

    Date posted

    09 May 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £23,821 to £25,000 a year

    Contract

    Fixed term

    Duration

    10 months

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    oc-1746626905-6AD1F

    Job locations

    Shrewsbury

    Shrewsbury

    SY1 2AQ


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