Recovery Worker, Penzance - Ref 0185ZS

Job summary

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 peoples lives for the better, wed love to hear from you.

As a Recovery Worker in Cornwall, youll 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. You will work Full time (37.5 hours) Monday - Friday, with the occasional Saturday.

In Cornwall, youll be part of a dedicated local team supporting people across our communities to make positive, lasting changes. At WithYou, were committed to supporting our staff just as much as the people we work alongside. Youll have access to a supportive and inclusive team environment and a range of wellbeing benefits to help you thrive both professionally and personally. If youd like to find out more about joining our Cornwall service, please get in touch with our Recruitment Team at recruitment@wearewithyou.org.uk.

Please note that the closing date is 23rd October 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.

Main duties of the job

Our team in Cornwall is looking for a Recovery Worker to join them in providing high-quality recovery care to a diverse client group in the Penzance area.

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.

You will be a compassionate and motivated individual with an exceptional ability to build meaningful relationships. Were 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.

A driving licence and access to a vehicle would be essential.

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.

Working within one of our services is always busy, sometimes challenging, but always rewarding. We work collaboratively to provide the best support and treatment to anyone who needs it, so why don't you apply to be part of something great!

About us

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 vision of a future where everyone lives a life free from the harm associated with drugs and alcohol. 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. With You 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, well be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

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Internal Applicants - please note that fixed term roles will be offered as secondments.

Details

• Date posted: 15 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £28,000 to £28,000 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: oc-1791476064-CWL2T
• Job locations: Penzance, TR18 2JD, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please see the linked job description and person specification for more information on the role and its responsibilities.