Recovery Worker - Social Care (Ref: 0056ZA)

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Role Join our team as a Recovery Worker (Social Care) in Redcar & Cleveland Are you a compassionate and motivated individual who wants to change people's lives? Our team in Redcar & Cleveland are 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. As an organisation we do not have a sponsorship license and are unable to provide sponsorship to live and work in the UK. As such candidates are required to hold the right to work in the UK for the duration of the contract you are applying for. Job Opportunity WithYou in Redcar and Cleveland is a free and confidential service for people affected by drugs and alcohol. WithYou in Redcar & Cleveland is part of the THRIVE partnership, an integrated substance use, domestic abuse and education/recovery support service. WithYou, Harbour and ITS in Redcar and Cleveland are part of the THRIVE partnership. This integrated domestic abuse and substance use service are looking to recruit a multi-skilled staff members to deliver substance use and domestic abuse interventions within the local authority safeguarding teams. The staff will be responsible to respond quickly to high risk safeguarding situations, making sure that people receive appropriate support and guidance. About the role 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 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. 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. Essential Skills What we're looking for 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. To be successful in this role, you will:

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• What we're looking for
• 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.
• To be successful in this role, you will:
• have knowledge and experience of substance misuse and interventions
• have experience assessing risk and completing risk assessments
• have knowledge of safeguarding adults and children
• have a high standard of verbal and written communication skills
• have some knowledge and understanding of domestic abuse
• A full job description and person specification are available on request by emailing recruitment@wearewithyou.org.uk.
• You will also need to meet our safeguarding requirements of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
• Working hours for this role are Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
• Please note, this is a Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2026.
• Planned Interview Date(s): 21st July 2025, please note, this date may change to suit the needs of the service.
• Advert Close Date: 13th July 2025

Experience

Essential

• What we're looking for
• 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.
• To be successful in this role, you will:
• have knowledge and experience of substance misuse and interventions
• have experience assessing risk and completing risk assessments
• have knowledge of safeguarding adults and children
• have a high standard of verbal and written communication skills
• have some knowledge and understanding of domestic abuse
• A full job description and person specification are available on request by emailing recruitment@wearewithyou.org.uk.
• You will also need to meet our safeguarding requirements of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
• Working hours for this role are Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
• Please note, this is a Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2026.
• Planned Interview Date(s): 21st July 2025, please note, this date may change to suit the needs of the service.
• Advert Close Date: 13th July 2025

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

middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

TS6 6TL

Employer's website

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