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We Are With You Recovery Worker
The closing date is 15 November 2026
Job summary
Join our team as Recovery Worker in Stoke on Trent.
Are you a compassionate and motivated individual who wants to change peoples lives? Our team in Stoke in Trent is looking for a Recovery Worker to join them on a fixed term basis until 17/09/2027 to provide high-quality recovery care to a diverse client group. If you are enthusiastic, creative and passionate about helping others, wed 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.
As a Recovery Worker, we offer a starting salary of £26,250, 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 [email protected].
Please use the linked job description to support your application.
Closing date: 15th November 2026. Please note: This role 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 Recovery Workers play a vital role in supporting clients to identify their goals, ambitions, and passions. Youll work with them to create the best treatment plan for their needs and to guide them on their path to recovery. As part of your role, you will be the first point of contact for the service, including taking referrals, doing assessments, covering staff absence and answering telephone queries.
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 theyre always treated with respect and dignity.
This position is offered on a full time, fixed term basis, until 17 September 2027. Some Saturday working may be required to meet the needs of the service.
About us
WithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland. Our name reflects who we are - a positive place where people can progress, connect with others and get friendly, expert help in a way that's right for them. Our staff team changes lives. If you're passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, we'd love to hear from you.
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£26,250 to £26,250 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
1 years
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
oc-1793196556-PHKJ0
Job locations
Stoke-on-Trent
ST1 5BY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the linked job description and person specification for more information on the role and its responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the linked job description and person specification for more information on the role and its responsibilities.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Essential Skills
- 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.
Experience
Essential
- Essential Skills
- 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.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
We Are With You
Address
Stoke-on-Trent
ST1 5BY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
We Are With You
Address
Stoke-on-Trent
ST1 5BY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruitment Manager
Emily Frost
07811056955
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£26,250 to £26,250 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
1 years
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
oc-1793196556-PHKJ0
Job locations
Stoke-on-Trent
ST1 5BY
United Kingdom
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