Join our team as an Outreach Recovery Worker in Liskeard, Cornwall.
Our Outreach service in Cornwall is recruiting for a Recovery Worker 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 people’s lives for the better, we’d love to hear from you.
As a Recovery Worker in Cornwall, you’ll 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, you’ll be part of a dedicated local team supporting people across our communities to make positive, lasting changes. At WithYou, we’re committed to supporting our staff just as much as the people we work alongside. You’ll have access to a supportive and inclusive team environment and a range of wellbeing benefits to help you thrive both professionally and personally. If you’d like to find out more about joining our Cornwall service, please get in touch with our Recruitment Team at [email protected].
Please refer to the Job Description to support your application.
Please note that the closing date is 7th 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.
The Drug and Alcohol Outreach Service is recruiting for an additional an Outreach Recovery Worker based in Liskeard. You will work alongside the Adult Community Service and the Young People’s Service to ensure that an accessible treatment offer is available to those who find themselves rough sleeping or in insecure accommodation. The Drug and Alcohol Outreach Service is countywide and promotes an holistic multi-agency response to the needs of the individual.
In this exciting role you will be joining a team of people who hold caseloads and work with those sleeping rough or in insecure accommodation, including emergency accommodation and hostels to offer harm reduction, assessment and access to a range of treatment options. As an Outreach Recovery Worker you will be meeting people in their space more often than in an office.
We are looking for a resilient and committed individual who has an understanding of the problems faced by individuals finding themselves homeless or in insecure accommodation and who enjoys a challenge. Experience of working within substance misuse would be beneficial, although we will provide training.
Above all, we are looking for someone who is passionate about what we do, and with a positive and engaging approach to our service users and staff.
The role will require extensive driving, so a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential. As part of this role, you will be required to work occasional Saturdays.
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28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
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An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
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Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
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2 days paid volunteer leave per year
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Auto-enrollment into We Are With You’s pension scheme
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Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
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Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
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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 if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period
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.
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Have attained ONC/NVQ level 3 or be willing to achieve this within 12 months
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Have demonstrable experience of working or volunteering in health, social care, criminal justice, or other specialist setting
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Successful track record of working or volunteering with people who have experienced substance misuse issues
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Have a driving license with access to a vehicle
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Have the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and colleagues alike
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Be able to work effectively in a team, supporting others when needed
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Be resilient under pressure and able to prioritise your work
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Have good oral and written communication skills
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Be IT competent
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Able to be flexible with your working hours on occasion
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Be happy to support other With You locations when needed
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.
