Job summary
Please Note: This vacancy is only available to Women in accordance with Section 7(2) b & e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975
At Turning Point, we support people across the UK with substance misuse
issues. As a Womens Worker, you'll make a real difference to their lives as
you develop the personal, flexible and realistic support packages they need to
help turn things around. Passionate about people, you'll enjoy the scope and
support to enhance your own life too, as you make the role your own as part of
a friendly and multidisciplinary team. This role will have a particular focus
on working with complex and vulnerable women and will have some flexibility to
provide intensive and holistic support around other issues in their life as
well as their substance use.
Running health facilities and services on a not-for-profit basis, we
invest every penny back into our care - and our people. So, if you're ambitious
and focused on substance misuse, progress a Womens Worker career with real
value.
Main duties of the job
You will be managing a caseload of vulnerable women who may be chaotic
in their drug and or alcohol lifestyle. They may be facing several
challenges in their lives from homelessness, debt, domestic abuse, county
lines, sex working, children under children social care. This entails
attending and sometimes chairing multi agency safeguarding meetings,
facilitating a womens only group and some outreach work.
This role requires multi-tasking and being flexible around working
closely with healthcare professionals such as GPs and social services, your
dedication will make a better future for those in treatment.
Hours are Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, with approximately one late shift
per monthly rota.
Driving licence and access to own car is preferred but not essential for
this role.
As a Women's Worker we offer a starting salary of £23k rising each year in line with our pay
progression salary bands, rising to £27k per year.(Dependent on experience you may be offered a starting
salary above the initial starting salary).
You will have opportunities
to progress your career with a structured learning journey and clearly defined
career pathways that will enable you to achieve your long-term goals and work
to your strengths.
Whether you are looking to
progress into a management and leadership role or to be a specialist in your
field as an Advanced Substance Misuse Practitioner at Turning point we will
support and encourage you on your career journey.
About us
As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.
Across the varied regions, sectors and settings we operate within, our organisation is held together by a shared vision and our people are connected by the same values. These include belief in potential, confidence in communication, embracing positive change and always treating each other as individuals.
We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.
Our people bring our vision to life. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning Point, we don't just offer you a job we offer you a career.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are
able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
Job description
Job responsibilities
(Please see attached Job Description)
What Benefits Will I Receive?
We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes:
- Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future – we’re proud to have a silver accreditation from Investors in People. Choose from our range of courses to gain recognised qualifications
- 28 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 30 days. Plus the option to buy or sell additional holidays and spread the cost
- An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further – including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. You’ll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings!
- Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance
- Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security
- Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service – free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing
- A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more – all free to you and your immediate family
- Recognition awards to recognise colleagues’ inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to u
- Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans
- A £300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us!
Job description
Job responsibilities
(Please see attached Job Description)
What Benefits Will I Receive?
We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes:
- Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future – we’re proud to have a silver accreditation from Investors in People. Choose from our range of courses to gain recognised qualifications
- 28 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 30 days. Plus the option to buy or sell additional holidays and spread the cost
- An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further – including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. You’ll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings!
- Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance
- Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security
- Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service – free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing
- A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more – all free to you and your immediate family
- Recognition awards to recognise colleagues’ inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to u
- Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans
- A £300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us!
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- You will need to have good organisational and time management skills. Having handled a significant caseload in a busy environment as a Womens Worker or working with vulnerable women, you'll have a deep understanding of substance misuse and the Recovery Agenda. It's an extremely varied role, so flexibility, a track record of DANOS compliance and knowledge of relapse and other barriers to recovery will be vital. Naturally, we also look for Recovery Workers with excellent communication skills and, ideally, a vocational qualification, such as an NVQ 3 or equivalent although applicants without this will be considered. Excellent IT skills with knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook etc. are essential for this role. The facilitation of workshops, managing of recovery coordination sessions, compiling risk assessments and risk management plans, care planning and reduction plans are just some of the varied duties you will be providing.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- You will need to have good organisational and time management skills. Having handled a significant caseload in a busy environment as a Womens Worker or working with vulnerable women, you'll have a deep understanding of substance misuse and the Recovery Agenda. It's an extremely varied role, so flexibility, a track record of DANOS compliance and knowledge of relapse and other barriers to recovery will be vital. Naturally, we also look for Recovery Workers with excellent communication skills and, ideally, a vocational qualification, such as an NVQ 3 or equivalent although applicants without this will be considered. Excellent IT skills with knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook etc. are essential for this role. The facilitation of workshops, managing of recovery coordination sessions, compiling risk assessments and risk management plans, care planning and reduction plans are just some of the varied duties you will be providing.
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.
