About this role
Job summary
Join us as a Recovery Worker in West Dunbartonshire.
Are you a compassionate and motivated individual who wants to change peoples lives? We are recruiting for a Recovery Worker to support our WithYou Community Service in West Dunbartonshire. In this role you'll join our team to provide high-quality recovery care to a diverse client group. We have a main Recovery Base however much of our work is carried out across the local community. 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.
Please use the linked job description to support your application.
The closing date for applications is 25th October 2026. Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. All applicants must submit a CV along with a cover letter explaining why they should be considered for this role.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic individuals who are motivated to work as part of a thriving and diverse team, ensuring recovery opportunities are available for individuals at any point in their recovery journey. You will strive to work collaboratively with partners and communities, ensuring that we are as accessible as possible and that the principles of a Recovery Oriented System of Care and true person centred practice are at the heart of all that we do.
You will act as a champion for our clients, sharing your experiences and knowledge and showing change is possible. This means offering a safe space to share their experiences so we can understand their needs and design a support plan that's right for them. An SVQ Level 3 in Social Services and Health care is desirable for this post.
This role is full time and permanent with a starting salary of £26,250 per annum. There will be some Saturday working on a rota basis to meet the needs of the service. 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 [email protected].
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.
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
We are looking for positive and motivated candidates who are able to communicate with a wide range of people and in different settings. You will also be organised with excellent time management skills.
To be successful in this role you will:
have attained SVQ level 3 in Social Services & Healthcare or equivalent (this is desirable) already be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) or meet the registration requirements have some experience of working in a health, social care, or related setting have knowledge and understanding of delivering evidence-based interventions have experience of delivering group work, specifically in outreach and community settings have knowledge of health and safety, including assessing clients in high-risk situations have the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and colleagues alike be resilient under pressure and able to prioritise your work be comfortable using IT and digital media A driving license and access to a vehicle is desirable 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.
You will also need to meet our safeguarding requirements of a satisfactory enhanced PVG check.
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
Townend
G82 5AT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)