Recovery Worker - Fixed Term
We Are With You
Shrewsbury, SY1 2AQView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£26,250
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
11 October 2026
11 days leftJob description
Join us as a Recovery Worker in our Criminal Justice team in Shropshire. Are you a compassionate and motivated individual who wants to change peoples ...
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. As part of your role, you will be the first point of contact for the service, including taking referrals, doing assessments, covering staff absence and answering telephone queries.
You will be working with criminal justice clients covering the central and the north areas of the county. Your main base will be Shrewsbury, however some working will be required at our north hubs. There may also be some other outreach work required.
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 position is offered on a full time, fixed term basis until March 2027, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Some Saturday working will be required to meet the needs of the service.
Please see the linked job description and person specification for more information on the role and its responsibilities.
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 that's right for them.
Our staff team changes lives. If you're passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, we'd love to hear from you.
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.
- A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle is required for this role.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
28 September 2026
Last checked
29 September 2026
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