Recovery Worker (Ref: 130ZN)

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 if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Closing date: Thursday 10th April 2026.

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. WithYou in Darlington at STRIDE provides free and confidential services, without judgement, to adults and young people facing challenges with drugs and alcohol.

As a Recovery Worker, you will be providing support and advice to people who are experiencing difficulties due to substance misuse. You will work 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 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. This is a full‑time and permanent position.

As a Recovery Worker, we offer a starting salary of £25,000, rising each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, to £30,000 per year. For further details please reach out to a member of the recruitment team.

We are committed to building an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We welcome people from underrepresented communities, people with disabilities, racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, veterans and all ages. We provide a guaranteed interview scheme for veterans and for candidates with a disability who meet all the essential criteria for the 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, we will make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

Main duties of the job

• Support and advise clients facing substance misuse.
• Work collaboratively with a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Coordinate care and deliver interventions to help clients identify goals and create treatment plans.
• Manage an active caseload, ensuring clients receive respect, dignity, and timely support.

Job responsibilities

• Provide supportive, non‑judgemental care to adults and young people experiencing challenges with drugs and alcohol.
• Collaborate with a multi‑disciplinary team to develop and implement individual care plans.
• Coordinate care and partnership working to ensure continuity for clients.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of client progress and service delivery.
• Contribute to a positive team environment and maintain high quality service standards.

Person Specification

• Compassionate and motivated with strong relationship‑building skills.
• Demonstrable experience or motivation in health, social care, criminal justice or a related setting.
• Successful track record of efficient, reliable customer service.
• Highly organised with excellent communication and time‑management skills.
• Team‑oriented, collaborative, and able to maintain a high‑quality service.
• Passionate about the organisation’s mission and engaged with clients and stakeholders.

Benefits

• 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 high‑street and online brands.
• Flexible working opportunities and support for wellbeing.
• Refer a Friend scheme – £500 bonus for each successful referral after 6 months probation.

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.