About this role
Job summary
oin our team as a Recovery Worker in Darlington.
Are you a compassionate and motivated individual who wants to change peoples lives? Our team in Darlington is looking for a Recovery Worker to join them in providing 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.
Please use the linked job description to support your application.
The closing date for applications is 1st November 2026. Please note that 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.
Main duties of the job
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 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. Youll 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 theyre always treated with respect and dignity.
This role is full time and permanent, working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday. As a Recovery Worker, we offer a starting salary of £26,250 per annum, rising 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'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. You will also have a proven ability to carry out comprehensive assessments, assess risk, devise care plans and deliver evidence based interventions.
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
Darlington
DL3 7JX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)