Job summary
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 (Wednesday 15th July 2026) if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Main duties of the job
Our vibrant services in Bournemouth provide support to people concerned about their own or someone else's alcohol or drug use. The service is an integrated drug and alcohol service, delivering an asset based community approach to treatment. 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 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. You will work as part of a team with the aims of: understanding your clients keeping them safe creating a plan they can achieve with your support checking in with them and reviewing their progress keeping accurate and timely records of your contact with them working effectively with other social care providers continuously learning and reflecting to improve the outcomes for your clients supporting your colleagues across the service to deliver excellent care
About us
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 (Wednesday 15th July 2026) if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Details
- Date posted: 23 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £26,500 to £26,500 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: oc-1781708870-BZEJ9
- Job locations: Bournemouth, BH1 1JU, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
About the Role 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 (Wednesday 15th July 2026) if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Join our team as a Recovery Worker in Bournemouth Are you a compassionate and motivated individual who wants to change people's lives? Our team in Bournemouth is 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 Recovery Worker, we offer a starting salary of £26,500, rising each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, to £30,900 per year. For further details please reach out to a member of the recruitment team via . We are look for full time Recovery Workers working 37.5 hours, Monday - Friday. 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 for the duration of the contract you are applying for. Job Opportunity Our vibrant services in Bournemouth provide support to people concerned about their own or someone else's alcohol or drug use. The service is an integrated drug and alcohol service, delivering an asset based community approach to treatment. 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 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. You will work as part of a team with the aims of:
understanding your clients
keeping them safe
creating a plan they can achieve with your support
checking in with them and reviewing their progress
keeping accurate and timely records of your contact with them
working effectively with other social care providers
continuously learning and reflecting to improve the outcomes for your clients
supporting your colleagues across the service to deliver excellent care
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'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.
Qualifications
Essential
- 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.
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This advert is for Recovery Worker Ref: 0147ZS with We Are With You in Bournemouth, South West, England. It is listed as a Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £26,500 to £26,500 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 15 Jul 2026.
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