Recovery Worker, Penzance - REF 0185zs

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.

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

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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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.

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Experience

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.

• 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 essential.

• 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

Person Specification

Experience

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.

• 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 essential.

• 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

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

Penzance

TR18 2JD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

We Are With You

Address

Penzance

TR18 2JD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

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

Experience

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.

• 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 essential.

• 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