Outreach Recovery WorkerNHS

Job summary

Join our team as an Outreach Recovery Worker in Stoke-on-Trent.

Our team in Stoke-on-Trent is looking for an Outreach Recovery Worker to join them in providing high-quality support to a diverse client group. If you are enthusiastic, creative and passionate about helping others, wed 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 on our website.

Closing date: 18th November 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. All applicants must submit a CV along with a cover letter explaining why they should be considered for this role.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a dedicated Outreach Recovery Worker to play a key role in engaging clients who face challenges accessing services. This is a hands-on, community-based role that requires compassion, persistence and a deep commitment to equity and inclusion. You will manage a small active caseload, connecting quickly with clients and ensuring theyre always treated with respect and dignity. You will complete assessments, provide harm reduction advice and work with small groups and drop ins across the city in various locations.

If you're someone who enjoys variety, independence, collaborative working and seeing the real impact of your work, our Stoke service could be the perfect place for you to grow your career and change lives.

This is a fixed term position until 31/03/2029, working 37.5 hours per week. There will be some Saturday working on a rota basis to meet the needs of the service. As this role will involve community-based work, a driving licence and access to your own vehicle is required.

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].

Job description

Please see the linked job description and person specification for more information on the role and its responsibilities.

About us

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.