About this role
Job summary
Join our team as a Life Skills Worker in Truro, Cornwall.
Our service in Cornwall is recruiting for Life Skills 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.
Youll join us on a salary of £28,000 per annum, pro rata (this includes a £1,000 per annum allowance). This is a full time role working Monday - Friday (37.5 hours) 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 [email protected].
Please note that the closing date is 19th November 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
As a Life Skills Worker at WithYou, you will play a vital role in supporting clients to develop the essential skills needed for independent and fulfilling lives. You will work directly with individuals facing challenges related to drugs, alcohol, and mental health, helping them to identify their goals, build confidence, and progress towards greater independence.
We are looking for someone who is creative and innovative in their approach to group delivery, bringing fresh ideas and developing engaging, varied sessions that meet the needs of the individuals attending. You will take the lead in developing and maintaining a structured group timetable, ensuring a good range of activities and topics, while continually seeking opportunities to improve engagement, participation and the overall quality of the programme.
This is a frontline role, where you will build meaningful relationships with clients, encourage their engagement, and adapt your approach to meet their unique needs. You will keep accurate and timely records of your interactions, contribute to care planning, and regularly review progress with clients. You will work as part of a supportive and knowledgeable team, sharing best practice and learning from others to continuously improve outcomes for our clients. Your work will have a direct and positive impact on the lives of those we support.
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.
Please note that you will be required to provide 3 years worth of references and where applicable, undergo an enhanced DBS check, to be considered for a role at WithYou.
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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
- What we're looking for
- A compassionate and motivated individual with a genuine desire to help others
- Experience of working in a health, social care, education, or related setting (paid or voluntary)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships with clients and colleagues
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your time and caseload effectively
- Demonstrable experience of delivering training or other group activities
- Ability to build rapport quickly and demonstrate a consistently high level of motivation and enthusiasm
- Experience of working with adults in a life skills, health & wellbeing environment
- Demonstrable experience of working with substance misuse service users
- Ability to work effectively as a team player
- A driving license with access to a vehicle is essential.
- Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends as required
- ONC/NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) or willingness to achieve this within 12 months of appointment
- Successful candidates will be required to provide three years' worth of references and, where applicable, undergo an enhanced DBS check
- Above all, we are looking for someone who shares our values and is passionate about supporting people to achieve positive change.
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
Truro
TR1 2EJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)