# Recovery Worker, Liskeard - Ref 0153ZS > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for We Are With You. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/recovery-worker-liskeard-ref-0153zs/77923d31-789f-454f-b33b-69e2b9907d69 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/recovery-worker-liskeard-ref-0153zs/77923d31-789f-454f-b33b-69e2b9907d69.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** We Are With You - **Town:** Bournemouth - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Salary:** £28,000 to £28,000 a year - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-08-02T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-03T14:49:34.846Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/B0236-26-0155?employerCode=B0236 - **Application URL:** https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=V2VBcmVXaXRoWW91b2NjeS41NjYyMC4xMjUxMkBzbWFydHJlY3J1aXQuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t ## Job Content ### Job summary As a Recovery Worker in Cornwall, you'll join us on a starting salary of £28,000 per annum (this includes a £1,000 per annum allowance). This will increase each year in line with our pay progression bands. ### Main duties of the job Our team working in the north and east of Cornwall are looking for a Recovery Worker to join them in providing high-quality recovery support to a diverse client group. Your office base will be Liskeard but you will be working in the north and east area of Cornwall. You will work Full time (37.5 hours) Monday - Friday, with the occasional Saturday. Our Recovery Workers work with our clients to help them determine what their goals, ambitions, and passions are, working with them to create the best treatment plan for their needs and to get them back onto the path to recovery. This is an integral role for WithYou. 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. A driving licence and access to a vehicle would be desirable. ### About us At WithYou, we're committed to supporting our staff just as much as the people we work alongside. You'll have access to a supportive and inclusive team environment and a range of wellbeing benefits to help you thrive both professionally and personally. If you'd like to find out more about joining our Cornwall service, please get in touch with our Recruitment Team at . ### Details - Date posted: 03 July 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £28,000 to £28,000 a year - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: oc-1782989964-IPKSH - Job locations: Western House, Tabernacle Street, Truro, TR1 2EJ, Liskeard, TR1 2EJ, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities About the Role Join our team as a Recovery Worker in Liskeard, Cornwall. Our service in Cornwall is recruiting for Recovery Workers to join them in providing high-quality recovery care to a diverse client group. If you are an enthusiastic and creative individual who is passionate about changing people's lives for the better, we'd love to hear from you. As a Recovery Worker in Cornwall, you'll join us on a starting salary of £28,000 per annum (this includes a £1,000 per annum allowance). This will increase each year in line with our pay progression bands. In Cornwall, you'll be part of a dedicated local team supporting people across our communities to make positive, lasting changes. At WithYou, we're committed to supporting our staff just as much as the people we work alongside. You'll have access to a supportive and inclusive team environment and a range of wellbeing benefits to help you thrive both professionally and personally. If you'd like to find out more about joining our Cornwall service, please get in touch with our Recruitment Team at . Please refer to the Job Description to support your application. Please note that the closing date is 16th July 2026; however, we 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. 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 Our team working in the north and east of Cornwall are looking for a Recovery Worker to join them in providing high-quality recovery support to a diverse client group. Your office base will be Liskeard but you will be working in the north and east area of Cornwall. You will work Full time (37.5 hours) Monday - Friday, with the occasional Saturday. Our Recovery Workers work with our clients to help them determine what their goals, ambitions, and passions are, working with them to create the best treatment plan for their needs and to get them back onto the path to recovery. This is an integral role for WithYou. 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. A driving licence and access to a vehicle would be desirable. Essential Skills The successful candidate will be working as part of a large integrated drug and alcohol service that supports some of Cornwall's most excluded and disadvantaged people. Working as part of the adult community team, alongside in-house services that include outreach, hospital, clinical, criminal justice, and a residential rehabilitation facility. 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. Have attained ONC/NVQ level 3 or be willing to achieve this within 12 months Have demonstrable experience of working or volunteering in health, social care, criminal justice, or other specialist setting Successful track record of working or volunteering with people who have experienced substance misuse issues A driving license with access to a vehicle is desirable 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 IT competent Able to be flexible with your working hours on occasion 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 once your recommended friend has been employed for 6 months ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Have demonstrable experience of working or volunteering in health, social care, criminal justice, or other specialist setting - Successful track record of working or volunteering with people who have experienced substance misuse issues ### Qualifications **Essential** - Have attained ONC/NVQ level 3 or be willing to achieve this within 12 months - Have demonstrable experience of working or volunteering in health, social care, criminal justice, or other specialist setting - Successful track record of working or volunteering with people who have experienced substance misuse issues - A driving license with access to a vehicle is desirable - 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 IT competent - Able to be flexible with your working hours on occasion - Be happy to support other With You locations when needed ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.