Job summary
Join us as a Casual Recovery Worker in Wandsworth and Richmond Our team are recruiting for Casual Recovery Workers to join their team in providing high quality recovery care to a diverse service user group. If you are an enthusiastic and creative individual and are passionate about changing people's lives for the better, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
As a Casual Recovery Worker you will be providing support and advice to people who are experiencing difficulties due to substance misuse. You will be working within a highly skilled and knowledgeable multi-disciplinary team who will support you in your development and your ability to deliver the best care you can to our clients. 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 an integral role for With You - as a frontline worker, you will deliver continuity of care through effective partnership working, care coordination, delivery of interventions and key work responsibilities. These positions are on a casual basis as and when required, paid hourly at the rate of £15.07.
About us
Join us as a Casual Recovery Worker in Wandsworth and Richmond Our team are recruiting for Casual Recovery Workers to join their team in providing high quality recovery care to a diverse service user group. If you are an enthusiastic and creative individual and are passionate about changing people's lives for the better, we'd love to hear from you.
Details
- Date posted: 23 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £15 to £15 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: oc-1782143871-1ZBHF
- Job locations: London, South West London, SW11 1SW, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
About the Role Join us as a Casual Recovery Worker in Wandsworth and Richmond Our team are recruiting for Casual Recovery Workers to join their team in providing high quality recovery care to a diverse service user group. If you are an enthusiastic and creative individual and are passionate about changing people's lives for the better, we'd love to hear from you. At Wandsworth, WithYou works closely with the lead provider, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and partners, Phoenix Futures and Way Through providing free and confidential support to adults experiencing challenges with drugs and alcohol. 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. Please refer to the linked Job Description to support your application. The closing date for applications is 6th July 2026. This advert may close early should sufficient applications be received. Please include a cover letter in 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. Job Opportunity As a Casual Recovery Worker you will be providing support and advice to people who are experiencing difficulties due to substance misuse. You will be working within a highly skilled and knowledgeable multi-disciplinary team who will support you in your development and your ability to deliver the best care you can to our clients. 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 an integral role for With You - as a frontline worker, you will deliver continuity of care through effective partnership working, care coordination, delivery of interventions and key work responsibilities. These positions are on a casual basis as and when required, paid hourly at the rate of £15.07. Essential Skills We are looking for positive and motivated candidates who are able to communicate with a wide range of people. You will also be organised with excellent time management skills. To be successful in this role you will:
Have some experience of working in a health, social care, or related setting
Have some experience of delivering services in a community setting
Have knowledge and understanding of delivering evidence-based interventions
Have the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and colleagues alike
Be resilient under pressure and able to prioritise your work
Able to be flexible with your working hours and be happy to support other With You locations when needed
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
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- We are looking for positive and motivated candidates who are able to communicate with a wide range of people. You will also be organised with excellent time management skills.
- To be successful in this role you will:
- Have some experience of working in a health, social care, or related setting
- Have some experience of delivering services in a community setting
- Have knowledge and understanding of delivering evidence-based interventions
- Have the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and colleagues alike
- Be resilient under pressure and able to prioritise your work
- Able to be flexible with your working hours and be happy to support other With You locations when needed
- Ideally you will also have previous experience of working or volunteering with people who misuse substances. We welcome applications from those with lived experience. Above all, we are looking for someone who is passionate about what we do, with an inspiring and engaging approach.
Qualifications
Essential
- We are looking for positive and motivated candidates who are able to communicate with a wide range of people. You will also be organised with excellent time management skills.
- To be successful in this role you will:
- Have some experience of working in a health, social care, or related setting
- Have some experience of delivering services in a community setting
- Have knowledge and understanding of delivering evidence-based interventions
- Have the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and colleagues alike
- Be resilient under pressure and able to prioritise your work
- Able to be flexible with your working hours and be happy to support other With You locations when needed
- Ideally you will also have previous experience of working or volunteering with people who misuse substances. We welcome applications from those with lived experience. Above all, we are looking for someone who is passionate about what we do, with an inspiring and engaging approach.
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This advert is for Casual Recovery Worker, Ref: 0148ZS with We Are With You in Bournemouth, South West, England. It is listed as a Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £15 to £15 an hour. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 06 Jul 2026.
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