Virtual Young Person's Recovery Worker

Are you a compassionate and motivated individual who wants to change peoples lives? Our team in Truro is looking for a Young Persons 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, wed love to hear from you.

As a Young Persons Worker in Cornwall, youll 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, youll be part of a dedicated local team supporting people across our communities to make positive, lasting changes. At With You, were committed to supporting our staff just as much as the people we work alongside. Youll have access to a supportive and inclusive team environment and a range of wellbeing benefits to help you thrive both professionally and personally.

If youd like to find out more about joining our Cornwall service, please get in touch with our Recruitment Team at rec

Please refer to thejob description to support your application.

Please note that the closing date is 26th March 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.

YZUP at We Are With You, is the commissioned Young Persons Drug and Alcohol Service for 11-18 year olds across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We have a vacancy for a Virtual Young Person's worker covering the county.

This is a Part Time, fixed term contract until 31/03/2027. You will be expected to work 22.5 hours per week Tuesday - Thursday. This role will cover West Cornwall.

This is not a standard recovery role. This is an opportunity to be part of a growing virtual service that is transforming how people access alcohol and drug support across one of the largest and most rural areas.

As a Virtual Recovery Worker, you will deliver high quality interventions to people who may never have engaged with traditional services. Through video, phone and digital platforms, you will complete assessments, deliver structured brief interventions and provide recovery focused support that genuinely changes lives.

You will be trusted to work autonomously, supported by strong clinical governance and experienced leadership. Your practice will directly influence how our virtual model continues to evolve.

You will widen access for people facing geographical and social barriers

You will work flexibly and remotely while remaining fully connected to a skilled team

You will be part of an innovative service with clear strategic backing

You will develop expertise in digital recovery delivery, an area of growing national focus

You will have genuine scope to shape practice, pathways and improvement

With You 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 thats right for them.

Our staff team changes lives. If youre passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, wed love to hear from you.

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

• Were 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…