About this role
Job summary 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: Monday 1st June 2026
Main duties of the job Our team in Shropshire are recruiting for 3 roles, as below. Please clearly state which one/s you are applying for in your cover letter.
Recovery Worker, Criminal Justice - covering Shrewsbury and South Shropshire
Recovery Worker, Criminal Justice - this role is based in Shrewsbury and carries out daily outreach support at police custody suites and probation. Some travel to other hubs or community based locations in Shropshire to support clients may be required
Recovery Worker (Inreach), Criminal Justice - this role provides inreach support to clients in custody and builds positive working relationships with partner agencies and prisons focused on improving continuity of care. Some travel to prisons out of Shropshire will be required as part of this role and you will be required to undergo prison vetting. More information on prison vetting can be found here.
All roles are fixed term until March 2027, working full time hours, with some Saturday working required. A driving licence is an essential requirement.
About us 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: Monday 1st June 2026
Job description Job responsibilities About the Role
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: Monday 1st June 2026
As a Recovery Worker, we offer a starting salary of £26,250 per annum. 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 .
Join our team as Recovery Worker in Shropshire - Job Description/Person Specification
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 here.
Job Opportunity
Our team in Shropshire are recruiting for 3 roles, as below. Please clearly state which one/s you are applying for in your cover letter.
Recovery Worker, Criminal Justice - covering Shrewsbury and South Shropshire
Recovery Worker, Criminal Justice - this role is based in Shrewsbury and carries out daily outreach support at police custody suites and probation. Some travel to other hubs or community based locations in Shropshire to support clients may be required
Recovery Worker (Inreach), Criminal Justice - this role provides inreach support to clients in custody and builds positive working relationships with partner agencies and prisons focused on improving continuity of care. Some travel to prisons out of Shropshire will be required as part of this role and you will be required to undergo prison vetting. More information on prison vetting can be found here.
All roles are fixed term until March 2027, working full time hours, with some Saturday working required. A driving licence is an essential requirement.
Essential Skills
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. 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.
DE&I
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, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
Please review our Recruitment Frequently Asked Questions before submitting your application.
Benefits
28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choiceEnhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave2 days paid volunteer leave per yearAuto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension schemeAccess to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brandsFlexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeingWe have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period
Person Specification
Qualifications 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. 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.
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. 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 Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury
SY1 2AQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)