About this role
Job summary
Join our team as a Criminal Justice Recovery Worker in North and East 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 (this includes a £1,000 per annum allowance). This will increase each year in line with our pay progression bands.
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 2nd July 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
We are looking for a Recovery Worker to join our Criminal Justice team. Your base will be Liskeard.
As a member of our team you will be supporting people who access the service for help with their drug or alcohol use. This exciting role will also continue to allow us to improve the work we have already developed around supporting clients within the criminal justice system.
The role will include covering the courts, prisons and custody suites on a regular basis - working with people awarded a community sentence where mental health, drugs and/or alcohol have been identified. Work closely and collaborate with partner agencies to manage these orders, work directly with individuals released from prison and support multi-agency
plans around them. We are looking for people who have previously worked with individuals in relation to substance misuse or who have equivalent experience working in health, criminal justice and social care settings.
You will have excellent communication and report writing skills, be able to collaboratively work as part of a team and to independently manage a caseload. You may have an awareness of working in a trauma informed way (while this is desirable, training will be provided). Most of all you will demonstrate the enthusiasm to motivate our service users to make the changes they want and need to change their lives for the better.
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.
Our name reflects who we are a positive place where people can progress, connect with others and get friendly, expert help in a way thats right for them.
Our staff team changes lives. If youre passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, wed love to hear from you.
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. 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 attained ONC/NVQ level 3 or be willing to achieve this within 12 months 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 Have a driving license with access to a vehicle 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
Liskeard
PL14 3AG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)