Recovery Worker - HMP Lincoln (Ref: 0081ZA) in Lincoln inLincoln PUBLISHED WED 12 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
£25,000 to £25,000 a year
PERMANENT
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Job description
Job summary
Join our team as Recovery Worker in HMP Lincoln.Are you a compassionate and motivated individual who wants to change people's lives? Our team in HMP Lincoln is looking for a Recovery Worker to join them in providing high-quality recovery care to a diverse client group. If you are enthusiastic, creative and passionate about helping others, 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 Eng
Main duties of the job
Our Recovery Workers play a vital role in supporting clients to identify their goals, ambitions, and passions. You'll work with them to create the best treatment plan for their needs and to guide them on their path to recovery. This is a frontline role at WithYou, where you will provide continuity of care through effective partnership working, care coordination, key work responsibilities, and intervention delivery. You will manage an active caseload, connecting quickly with clients and ensuring they're always treated with respect and dignity.Please note the working hours for this role are 37.5 hours per week over 7 days (including weekend working).
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.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.
Details
Date posted
12 November 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£25,000 to £25,000 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
oc-1762938746-4NFSY
Job location
slincolnLincolnLN2 4BD
Job description
Job responsibilities
Join our team as Recovery Worker in HMP Lincoln.Are you a compassionate and motivated individual who wants to change people's lives? Our team in HMP Lincoln is looking for a Recovery Worker to join them in providing high-quality recovery care to a diverse client group. If you are enthusiastic, creative and passionate about helping others, 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.As a Recovery Worker, we offer a starting
Salary
of £25,000 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 £30,000 per annum.The closing date for applications is the 26th November 2025. 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. 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.Job OpportunityOur Recovery Workers play a vital role in supporting clients to identify their goals, ambitions, and passions. You'll work with them to create the best treatment plan for their needs and to guide them on their path to recovery. This is a frontline role at WithYou, where you will provide continuity of care through effective partnership working, care coordination, key work responsibilities, and intervention delivery.You will manage an active caseload, connecting quickly with clients and ensuring they're always treated with respect and dignity. Please note the working hours for this role are 37.5 hours per week over 7 days (including weekend working).Essential SkillsWe're looking for a compassionate and motivated individual, with an exceptional ability to build meaningful relationships. You will have demonstrable
Experience
working within the health, social care, criminal justice or other specialist setting, or a clear motivation for wanting to work in the drug and alcohol sector. A successful track record of providing efficient and reliable customer service is essential. 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. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, however we are particularly interested in hearing from those who have lived
Experience
with substance misuse.To be successful in this role, you will:have attained ONC/NVQ level 3 or be willing to achieve this within 12 monthshave some
Experience
of working in a health, social care or related settinghave the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and colleagues alikebe able to work effectively in a team, supporting others when neededbe resilient under pressure and able to prioritise you workhave good oral and written communication skillsbe comfortable using IT and digital mediabe organised and able to manage your time effectivelyable to be flexible with your working hours on occasionbe happy to support other WithYou locations when neededWe'll give your application priority if you:have previous
Experience
of working with people who misuse substancesknowledge of health and safety, including assessing client in high-risk situationsYou will also need to meet our safeguarding requirements of a satisfactory Prison Vetting and an Enhanced DBS check.About CompanyWithYou 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.As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and
Experience
s 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.Benefits28 days annual leave, plus bank holidaysAn extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choiceEnhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave2 days paid volunteer leave per yearAuto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension schemeAccess to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brandsFlexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeingWe 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
Job description
Salary
of £25,000 per annum. The
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialWe're looking for a compassionate and motivated individual, with an exceptional ability to build meaningful relationships. You will have demonstrable
Experience
working within the health, social care, criminal justice or other specialist setting, or a clear motivation for wanting to work in the drug and alcohol sector. A successful track record of providing efficient and reliable customer service is essential.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.We welcome applications from all backgrounds, however we are particularly interested in hearing from those who have lived
Experience
of working with people who misuse substancesknowledge of health and safety, including assessing client in high-risk situationsYou will also need to meet our safeguarding requirements of a satisfactory Prison Vetting and an Enhanced DBS check.
Experience
EssentialWe're looking for a compassionate and motivated individual, with an exceptional ability to build meaningful relationships. You will have demonstrable
Person Specification
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
Join our team as Recovery Worker in HMP Lincoln.Are you a compassionate and motivated individual who wants to change people's lives? Our team in HMP Lincoln is looking for a Recovery Worker to join them in providing high-quality recovery care to a diverse client group. If you are enthusiastic, creative and passionate about helping others, 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 Eng
Main duties of the job
Our Recovery Workers play a vital role in supporting clients to identify their goals, ambitions, and passions. You'll work with them to create the best treatment plan for their needs and to guide them on their path to recovery. This is a frontline role at WithYou, where you will provide continuity of care through effective partnership working, care coordination, key work responsibilities, and intervention delivery. You will manage an active caseload, connecting quickly with clients and ensuring they're always treated with respect and dignity.Please note the working hours for this role are 37.5 hours per week over 7 days (including weekend working).
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.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.
Details
Date posted
12 November 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£25,000 to £25,000 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
oc-1762938746-4NFSY
Job location
slincolnLincolnLN2 4BD
Job description
Job responsibilities
Join our team as Recovery Worker in HMP Lincoln.Are you a compassionate and motivated individual who wants to change people's lives? Our team in HMP Lincoln is looking for a Recovery Worker to join them in providing high-quality recovery care to a diverse client group. If you are enthusiastic, creative and passionate about helping others, 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.As a Recovery Worker, we offer a starting
Salary
of £25,000 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 £30,000 per annum.The closing date for applications is the 26th November 2025. 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. 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.Job OpportunityOur Recovery Workers play a vital role in supporting clients to identify their goals, ambitions, and passions. You'll work with them to create the best treatment plan for their needs and to guide them on their path to recovery. This is a frontline role at WithYou, where you will provide continuity of care through effective partnership working, care coordination, key work responsibilities, and intervention delivery.You will manage an active caseload, connecting quickly with clients and ensuring they're always treated with respect and dignity. Please note the working hours for this role are 37.5 hours per week over 7 days (including weekend working).Essential SkillsWe're looking for a compassionate and motivated individual, with an exceptional ability to build meaningful relationships. You will have demonstrable
Experience
working within the health, social care, criminal justice or other specialist setting, or a clear motivation for wanting to work in the drug and alcohol sector. A successful track record of providing efficient and reliable customer service is essential. 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. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, however we are particularly interested in hearing from those who have lived
Experience
with substance misuse.To be successful in this role, you will:have attained ONC/NVQ level 3 or be willing to achieve this within 12 monthshave some
Experience
of working in a health, social care or related settinghave the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and colleagues alikebe able to work effectively in a team, supporting others when neededbe resilient under pressure and able to prioritise you workhave good oral and written communication skillsbe comfortable using IT and digital mediabe organised and able to manage your time effectivelyable to be flexible with your working hours on occasionbe happy to support other WithYou locations when neededWe'll give your application priority if you:have previous
Experience
of working with people who misuse substancesknowledge of health and safety, including assessing client in high-risk situationsYou will also need to meet our safeguarding requirements of a satisfactory Prison Vetting and an Enhanced DBS check.About CompanyWithYou 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.As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and
Experience
s 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.Benefits28 days annual leave, plus bank holidaysAn extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choiceEnhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave2 days paid volunteer leave per yearAuto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension schemeAccess to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brandsFlexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeingWe 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
Job description
Salary
of £25,000 per annum. The
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialWe're looking for a compassionate and motivated individual, with an exceptional ability to build meaningful relationships. You will have demonstrable
Experience
working within the health, social care, criminal justice or other specialist setting, or a clear motivation for wanting to work in the drug and alcohol sector. A successful track record of providing efficient and reliable customer service is essential.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.We welcome applications from all backgrounds, however we are particularly interested in hearing from those who have lived
Experience
of working with people who misuse substancesknowledge of health and safety, including assessing client in high-risk situationsYou will also need to meet our safeguarding requirements of a satisfactory Prison Vetting and an Enhanced DBS check.
Experience
EssentialWe're looking for a compassionate and motivated individual, with an exceptional ability to build meaningful relationships. You will have demonstrable
Person Specification
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
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Working as a Recovery Worker in the UK typically involves supporting individuals with mental health issues, addiction problems, or other challenges in their recovery journey. The skills required for this role may vary depending on the specific workplace and population you are serving, but generally include the following:
1. Communication Skills
- Active Listening: Understanding clients’ needs and feelings.
- Verbal and Written Communication: Clearly articulating information and documenting progress.
2. Empathy and Compassion
- Understanding and sharing the feelings of others to provide supportive care.
3. Interpersonal Skills
- Building rapport and establishing trust with clients.
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including healthcare professionals.
4. Problem-Solving Skills
- Assessing situations to provide appropriate support and interventions.
5. Crisis Intervention Skills
- Managing and de-escalating situations that may involve a high level of distress.
6. Understanding of Mental Health and Addiction Issues
- Knowledge of various mental health conditions, treatments, and recovery processes.
7. Organizational Skills
- Managing case loads, scheduling appointments, and maintaining accurate records.
8. Cultural Competence
- Being aware of and responsive to the cultural backgrounds of clients.
9. Personal Resilience
- Coping with the challenges of the role and managing personal well-being.
10. Knowledge of Support Services and Resources
- Familiarity with local services and support networks.
11. Flexibility and Adaptability
- Being open to change and able to respond to varied client needs.
12. Basic IT Skills
- Competency in using computer software for documentation and communication.
Educational and Training Requirements
- Qualifications: While specific qualifications vary, many employers look for relevant qualifications in health and social care, psychology, or related fields. A degree in psychology, social work, or mental health may be beneficial.
- Training: Some organizations may provide on-the-job training, while others may seek candidates with training in mental health first aid, safeguarding, or recovery-focused practice.
Experience
- Previous experience in health and social care settings, whether voluntary or paid, can significantly enhance your suitability for the role.
Professional Development
- Continuous professional development and training in relevant areas will help to maintain and enhance your skills.
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