Recovery Worker
We Are With You
Townend, G82 5ATView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£315,000
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
25 October 2026
5 days leftJob description
Join us as a Recovery Worker in West Dunbartonshire. Are you a compassionate and motivated individual who wants to change peoples lives? We are recrui...
We are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic individuals who are motivated to work as part of a thriving and diverse team, ensuring recovery opportunities are available for individuals at any point in their recovery journey. You will strive to work collaboratively with partners and communities, ensuring that we are as accessible as possible and that the principles of a Recovery Oriented System of Care and true person centred practice are at the heart of all that we do.
You will act as a champion for our clients, sharing your experiences and knowledge and showing change is possible. This means offering a safe space to share their experiences so we can understand their needs and design a support plan that's right for them. An SVQ Level 3 in Social Services and Health care is desirable for this post.
This role is full time and permanent with a starting salary of £26,250 per annum. There will be some Saturday working on a rota basis to meet the needs of the service. 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 recruitment@wearewithyou.org.uk.
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.
Experience
Essential
- We are looking for positive and motivated candidates who are able to communicate with a wide range of people and in different settings. You will also be organised with excellent time management skills.
- To be successful in this role you will:
- have attained SVQ level 3 in Social Services & Healthcare or equivalent (this is desirable)
- already be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) or meet the registration requirements
- have some experience of working in a health, social care, or related setting
- have knowledge and understanding of delivering evidence-based interventions
- have experience of delivering group work, specifically in outreach and community settings
- have knowledge of health and safety, including assessing clients in high-risk situations
- have the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and colleagues alike
- be resilient under pressure and able to prioritise your work
- be comfortable using IT and digital media
- A driving license and access to a vehicle is desirable
- able to be flexible with your working hours on occasion and be happy to support other With You locations when needed
- Ideally you will also have previous experience of working or volunteering with people who misuse substances. We welcome applications from those with lived experience.
- You will also need to meet our safeguarding requirements of a satisfactory enhanced PVG check.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
14 October 2026
Last checked
16 October 2026
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