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.
Join us as a Recovery Worker in Argyll and Bute.
We are seeking a Recovery Worker to join the Argyll and Bute Recovery Service on a fixed term basis until 31/03/2027. Do you have a passion for recovery and supporting people to make positive changes in their life? If so, this is a great opportunity for you.
Each day as a Recovery Worker is varied, fulfilling and challenging. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to individuals and families in the Helensburgh and the Lomond area. As a Recovery Worker, you’ll be a vital part of our compassionate team dedicated to reducing harm and promoting positive change for individuals and families impacted by drug and alcohol use. Our support is for those aged 18 plus and we work alongside NHS and third sector partners. We have a full time 37.5 hour per week vacancy but are open to applicants seeking part-time hours, this should be specified in your cover letter.
Please use the linked job description to support your application.
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 on our website.
The closing date for applications is 8th July 2026. Please note: This role 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.
As a Recovery Worker, we offer a starting salary of £26,250 per annum, rising 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 [email protected].
Our wider team covers all of Argyll and Bute by outreach into the community. This varied role will include providing harm reduction support, 1:1 appointments and small group work. We'll provide training so that you have knowledge and confidence to provide the right support to the individual at the right time. Our service is highly regarded by those we support, with client feedback consistently praising the quality of care and the dedication of our staff.
Based in Helensburgh and reaching out into Lomond, Recovery Workers are at the heart of our community-based support. You will manage a caseload of individuals and family members, organise your diary and represent the organisation at meetings with the NHS and local organisations. While you’ll work with independence, you’re never alone - you will be backed by a solid team, with guidance from management and training and development.
This role is initially fixed term until 31/03/2027, pending the confirmation of permanent funding.
An SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare is preferred for this position; however, we will consider candidates with relevant experience and a strong willingness to obtain it.
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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
Is this role for you?
Your Values: You believe in keeping people safe and supporting their recovery journey. You are non-judgmental, positive, and dedicated to helping others achieve their personal goals.
Your Skills: You are a great communicator who builds trust easily. You understand how substance use affects a person's whole life, and you can stay calm and focused in difficult situations. You are organized, flexible, and eager to learn.
Requirements: You are confident using computers and digital systems. While a driving license and car are helpful, they are not essential. An SVQ Level 3 is preferred, but we welcome applicants with relevant experience who are willing to work toward this qualification.
Lived Experience: At WithYou, we value the unique perspective and hope that those with personal experience of recovery bring to our team. We strongly encourage "experts by experience" to apply.
Secondments: We welcome applicants from partner organisations looking for a temporary move to broaden their skills.
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.
