Job summary
Join us as a Recovery Worker in Weston-super-Mare. Our team in Weston-super-Mare are recruiting for 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 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. We are looking for a Recovery Worker, working 37.5 hours per week between 09:00 - 17:00 and a Part Time Recovery Worker working 22.5 hours per weeks. You will be required to work a Wednesday evening and will be given time in lieu during the working week. The position is fixed term until 31/03/2028.
About us
Join us as a Recovery Worker in Weston-super-Mare. Our team in Weston-super-Mare are recruiting for 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: £26,250 to £26,250 a year
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 21 months
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: oc-1781866745-ZA1YW
- Job locations: Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 1PE, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
About the Role Join us as a Recovery Worker in Weston-super-Mare. Our team in Weston-super-Mare are recruiting for 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. 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 on our website. Please refer to the linked Job Description to support your application. As a Recovery Worker, we offer a starting salary of £26,250 per annum. The salary for this role is on an incremental scale and will rise each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, to £30,900 per annum. For further details please reach out to a member of the recruitment team via . The closing date for applications is 9th July 2026. This advert may close early should sufficient applications be received. Please include a cover letter in your application. Job Opportunity As a 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. We are looking for a Recovery Worker, working 37.5 hours per week between 09:00 - 17:00 and a Part Time Recovery Worker working 22.5 hours per weeks. You will be required to work a Wednesday evening and will be given time in lieu during the working week. The position is fixed term until 31/03/2028. 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 on occasion 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 on occasion 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 on occasion 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 Recovery Worker, Weston-Super-Mare Ref:0133ZS with We Are With You in Bournemouth, South West, England. It is listed as a Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £26,250 to £26,250 a year. The contract type is Fixed-Term. The application deadline is 09 Jul 2026.
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