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North East England
Temporary
Support Staff

Posted 16 day(s) ago

Reference: 2345542

Job summary

Our team are recruiting for a full time (37.5 hours) Recovery Worker on a fixed term contract to join their Outreach team in providing high quality recovery care to a diverse service user group. If you are an enthusiastic and creative individual and are passionate about changing people's lives for the better, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

What You'll Do: As a key member of our outreach team, you'll be on the front lines, engaging directly with people through: Assertive Outreach: Actively connecting with individuals experiencing homelessness across the BCP area to build trust and offer support. Community Drop-ins & Groups: Running and delivering engaging drop-in sessions and support groups in multiple locations to reach clients where they are. Personalised Case Management: Providing tailored support, from initial contact through to long-term stability. Harm Reduction: Implementing strategies to minimize risks and promote healthier choices. Rapid Prescribing Access: Guiding and supporting individuals to access essential rapid prescribing services. Bespoke Psychological & Social Interventions (PSI): Delivering targeted, individualised support to address specific needs. Multi-Agency Collaboration: Working closely with various partners to ensure comprehensive and integrated care for clients. Pre-treatment & Ongoing Support: Offering crucial assistance before treatment, including supporting access to inpatient detox and rehabilitation services. Timely & Effective Interventions: Delivering the right support at the right moment to help individuals achieve their goals.

About us

Our team are recruiting for a full time (37.5 hours) Recovery Worker on a fixed term contract to join their Outreach team in providing high quality recovery care to a diverse service user group. If you are an enthusiastic and creative individual and are passionate about changing people's lives for the better, we'd love to hear from you. 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. 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 . The closing date for applications is 18th September 2026. This advert may close early should sufficient applications be received. Please include a cover letter in your application. 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.

Details
Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,250 to £26,250 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

oc-1789038002-F1VRO

Job locations

Bournemouth

BH1 4NB

United Kingdom


Job description
Job responsibilities

About the Role Join us as a Recovery Worker in Bournemouth. Our team are recruiting for a full time (37.5 hours) Recovery Worker on a fixed term contract to join their Outreach team in providing high quality recovery care to a diverse service user group. If you are an enthusiastic and creative individual and are passionate about changing people's lives for the better, we'd love to hear from you. 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. Please refer to the linked Job Description to support your application. 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 . The closing date for applications is 18th September 2026. This advert may close early should sufficient applications be received. Please include a cover letter in your application. 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. Job Opportunity What You'll Do: As a key member of our outreach team, you'll be on the front lines, engaging directly with people through:

  • Assertive Outreach: Actively connecting with individuals experiencing homelessness across the BCP area to build trust and offer support.
  • Community Drop-ins & Groups: Running and delivering engaging drop-in sessions and support groups in multiple locations to reach clients where they are.
  • Personalised Case Management: Providing tailored support, from initial contact through to long-term stability.
  • Harm Reduction: Implementing strategies to minimize risks and promote healthier choices.
  • Rapid Prescribing Access: Guiding and supporting individuals to access essential rapid prescribing services.
  • Bespoke Psychological & Social Interventions (PSI): Delivering targeted, individualised support to address specific needs.
  • Multi-Agency Collaboration: Working closely with various partners to ensure comprehensive and integrated care for clients.
  • Pre-treatment & Ongoing Support: Offering crucial assistance before treatment, including supporting access to inpatient detox and rehabilitation services.
  • Timely & Effective Interventions: Delivering the right support at the right moment to help individuals achieve their goals.
    • The successful candidate will be compassionate, proactive and confident in partnership working, with a strong understanding of the challenges faced by individuals experiencing substance misuse and mental health difficulties. We are looking for a Recovery Worker on a fixed term contract until 01/10/2027. You will be working 37.5 hours per week between 09:00 - 17:00, Monday - Friday,. Essential Skills We are looking for positive and motivated candidates who are able to communicate with a wide range of people. You will also be organised with excellent time management skills. To be successful in this role you will:
  • Building effective links with PCNs, CMHTs, Access Wellbeing Hubs, Interface Meetings and Steps 2 Wellbeing services.
  • Supporting clients to attend appointments and advocating on their behalf with partner agencies.
  • Providing outreach support and attending multi-agency meetings to ensure coordinated care.
  • Offering low-level emotional wellbeing support, including support around anxiety, depression and neurodiversity.
  • Supporting clients to engage with external mental health services and improve access to appropriate care pathways.
  • Focusing on engaging individuals with mental health needs into the treatment system and reducing barriers to support.
  • You will have a UK Driving License and access to a vehicle.
    • Ideally you will also have previous experience of working or volunteering with people who misuse substances. We welcome applications from those with lived experience. Above all, we are looking for someone who is passionate about what we do, with an inspiring and engaging approach. 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 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. Please review our 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 choice
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
  • Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme
  • Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
  • Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
  • We 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 once your recommended friend has been employed for 6 months
    • Job description
    Job responsibilities

    About the Role Join us as a Recovery Worker in Bournemouth. Our team are recruiting for a full time (37.5 hours) Recovery Worker on a fixed term contract to join their Outreach team in providing high quality recovery care to a diverse service user group. If you are an enthusiastic and creative individual and are passionate about changing people's lives for the better, we'd love to hear from you. 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. Please refer to the linked Job Description to support your application. 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 . The closing date for applications is 18th September 2026. This advert may close early should sufficient applications be received. Please include a cover letter in your application. 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. Job Opportunity What You'll Do: As a key member of our outreach team, you'll be on the front lines, engaging directly with people through:

  • Assertive Outreach: Actively connecting with individuals experiencing homelessness across the BCP area to build trust and offer support.
  • Community Drop-ins & Groups: Running and delivering engaging drop-in sessions and support groups in multiple locations to reach clients where they are.
  • Personalised Case Management: Providing tailored support, from initial contact through to long-term stability.
  • Harm Reduction: Implementing strategies to minimize risks and promote healthier choices.
  • Rapid Prescribing Access: Guiding and supporting individuals to access essential rapid prescribing services.
  • Bespoke Psychological & Social Interventions (PSI): Delivering targeted, individualised support to address specific needs.
  • Multi-Agency Collaboration: Working closely with various partners to ensure comprehensive and integrated care for clients.
  • Pre-treatment & Ongoing Support: Offering crucial assistance before treatment, including supporting access to inpatient detox and rehabilitation services.
  • Timely & Effective Interventions: Delivering the right support at the right moment to help individuals achieve their goals.
    • The successful candidate will be compassionate, proactive and confident in partnership working, with a strong understanding of the challenges faced by individuals experiencing substance misuse and mental health difficulties. We are looking for a Recovery Worker on a fixed term contract until 01/10/2027. You will be working 37.5 hours per week between 09:00 - 17:00, Monday - Friday,. Essential Skills We are looking for positive and motivated candidates who are able to communicate with a wide range of people. You will also be organised with excellent time management skills. To be successful in this role you will:
  • Building effective links with PCNs, CMHTs, Access Wellbeing Hubs, Interface Meetings and Steps 2 Wellbeing services.
  • Supporting clients to attend appointments and advocating on their behalf with partner agencies.
  • Providing outreach support and attending multi-agency meetings to ensure coordinated care.
  • Offering low-level emotional wellbeing support, including support around anxiety, depression and neurodiversity.
  • Supporting clients to engage with external mental health services and improve access to appropriate care pathways.
  • Focusing on engaging individuals with mental health needs into the treatment system and reducing barriers to support.
  • You will have a UK Driving License and access to a vehicle.
    • Ideally you will also have previous experience of working or volunteering with people who misuse substances. We welcome applications from those with lived experience. Above all, we are looking for someone who is passionate about what we do, with an inspiring and engaging approach. 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 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. Please review our 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 choice
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
  • Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme
  • Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
  • Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
  • We 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 once your recommended friend has been employed for 6 months
    • Person Specification
    Qualifications
    Essential
    • We are looking for positive and motivated candidates who are able to communicate with a wide range of people. You will also be organised with excellent time management skills.
    • To be successful in this role you will:
    • Building effective links with PCNs, CMHTs, Access Wellbeing Hubs, Interface Meetings and Steps 2 Wellbeing services.
    • Supporting clients to attend appointments and advocating on their behalf with partner agencies.
    • Providing outreach support and attending multi-agency meetings to ensure coordinated care.
    • Offering low-level emotional wellbeing support, including support around anxiety, depression and neurodiversity.
    • Supporting clients to engage with external mental health services and improve access to appropriate care pathways.
    • Focusing on engaging individuals with mental health needs into the treatment system and reducing barriers to support.
    • You will have a UK Driving License and access to a vehicle.
    • Ideally you will also have previous experience of working or volunteering with people who misuse substances. We welcome applications from those with lived experience. Above all, we are looking for someone who is passionate about what we do, with an inspiring and engaging approach.
    Experience
    Essential
    • We are looking for positive and motivated candidates who are able to communicate with a wide range of people. You will also be organised with excellent time management skills.
    • To be successful in this role you will:
    • Building effective links with PCNs, CMHTs, Access Wellbeing Hubs, Interface Meetings and Steps 2 Wellbeing services.
    • Supporting clients to attend appointments and advocating on their behalf with partner agencies.
    • Providing outreach support and attending multi-agency meetings to ensure coordinated care.
    • Offering low-level emotional wellbeing support, including support around anxiety, depression and neurodiversity.
    • Supporting clients to engage with external mental health services and improve access to appropriate care pathways.
    • Focusing on engaging individuals with mental health needs into the treatment system and reducing barriers to support.
    • You will have a UK Driving License and access to a vehicle.
    • Ideally you will also have previous experience of working or volunteering with people who misuse substances. We welcome applications from those with lived experience. Above all, we are looking for someone who is passionate about what we do, with an inspiring and engaging approach.
    Person Specification
    Qualifications
    Essential
    • We are looking for positive and motivated candidates who are able to communicate with a wide range of people. You will also be organised with excellent time management skills.
    • To be successful in this role you will:
    • Building effective links with PCNs, CMHTs, Access Wellbeing Hubs, Interface Meetings and Steps 2 Wellbeing services.
    • Supporting clients to attend appointments and advocating on their behalf with partner agencies.
    • Providing outreach support and attending multi-agency meetings to ensure coordinated care.
    • Offering low-level emotional wellbeing support, including support around anxiety, depression and neurodiversity.
    • Supporting clients to engage with external mental health services and improve access to appropriate care pathways.
    • Focusing on engaging individuals with mental health needs into the treatment system and reducing barriers to support.
    • You will have a UK Driving License and access to a vehicle.
    • Ideally you will also have previous experience of working or volunteering with people who misuse substances. We welcome applications from those with lived experience. Above all, we are looking for someone who is passionate about what we do, with an inspiring and engaging approach.
    Experience
    Essential
    • We are looking for positive and motivated candidates who are able to communicate with a wide range of people. You will also be organised with excellent time management skills.
    • To be successful in this role you will:
    • Building effective links with PCNs, CMHTs, Access Wellbeing Hubs, Interface Meetings and Steps 2 Wellbeing services.
    • Supporting clients to attend appointments and advocating on their behalf with partner agencies.
    • Providing outreach support and attending multi-agency meetings to ensure coordinated care.
    • Offering low-level emotional wellbeing support, including support around anxiety, depression and neurodiversity.
    • Supporting clients to engage with external mental health services and improve access to appropriate care pathways.
    • Focusing on engaging individuals with mental health needs into the treatment system and reducing barriers to support.
    • You will have a UK Driving License and access to a vehicle.
    • Ideally you will also have previous experience of working or volunteering with people who misuse substances. We welcome applications from those with lived experience. Above all, we are looking for someone who is passionate about what we do, with an inspiring and engaging approach.
    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

    Bournemouth

    BH1 4NB

    United Kingdom


    Employer's website

    https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details
    Employer name

    We Are With You

    Address

    Bournemouth

    BH1 4NB

    United Kingdom


    Employer's website

    https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)