About this role
Job summary
Join our team as a Recovery Worker in Penzance, Cornwall.
Our service in Cornwall is recruiting for Recovery Workers to join them in providing high-quality recovery care to a diverse client group. If you are an enthusiastic and creative individual who is passionate about changing peoples lives for the better, wed love to hear from you.
As a Recovery Worker in Cornwall, youll join us on a starting salary of £28,000 per annum pro rata (this includes a £1,000 per annum allowance). This will increase each year in line with our pay progression bands. You will work Part time (30 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.
Please note that the closing date is 30th October 2026; however, we 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 team in West 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. Your office base will be Penzance.
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, working as part of a team to ensure a high-quality service is maintained.
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
As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our vision of a future where everyone lives a life free from the harm associated with drugs and alcohol. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans.
As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. With You is also a Disability Confident Employer and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a 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, well be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
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
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 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)