Job summary
Please Note: A Full UK Driving License and Access to a Vehicle is an Essential Requirement.
Location: Suffolk Countywide - Base (Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds & Lowestoft)
Do you want to help build a brighter future for communities and individuals in Suffolk doing a highly rewarding job? Turning Points drug & alcohol services are currently expanding during a really exciting time in the sector with new funding and investment.
As a Drug Test on Arrest Outreach Recovery Worker we offer a starting salary of £23,000 rising each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, rising to £27,000 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.
As Drug Test on Arrest Outreach Recovery Worker you will work within a supportive multi-disciplinary team with Doctors, Nurses, Clinical Psychologist, Support Workers and Peer Mentors working to improve the well-being of a wide range of service users.
Main duties of the job
- You will work closely alongside Suffolk Constabulary in the counties Police Investigation Centres (PICs) and the community to maximise the effectiveness of the Drug Test on Arrest (DTOA) initiative. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that detainees who test positive for specified class A drugs at point of arrest (opiates and/or cocaine) are given every opportunity to engage with Turning Point.
- You will be responsible for engaging individuals who have not attended required assessments, and the submission of witness statements in instances of non-compliance.
- To undertake comprehensive substance misuse assessments, including urine drug screens and dry blood spot testing.
- The post holder will also be involved in the delivery of psychosocial interventions including assessment, implementation, care planning and evaluation of patient care.
- Delivering psychosocial interventions in one to one and group settings
- Reviewing, with clients, their care plan reviews and risk assessments
- Ensuring appropriate entries are made on patients computerised medical records
- Referring and signposting clients to our appropriate partner agencies (e.g., health outreach, mental health services, housing providers and department for work and pensions)
- Working with clients to support them with residential rehabilitation applications.
- Delivering harm reduction and needle exchange services
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 Role Profile)
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 were 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. Youll 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 us
- 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 Role Profile)
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 were 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. Youll 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 us
- 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
- We are looking for candidates who have transferable skills and have experience of working within the health and social care sector. In your CV / application form please tell us about the experience you have which meets the below criteria:
- Experience within the a Health and social care setting
- Proven verbal and written communication skills
- Assessment, care planning and risk management skills
- Collaborative team working skills
- Ability to deliver against agreed goals and targets
- Knowledge of client need
- Managing a caseload
- Working with and safeguarding vulnerable and complex people
- Management of incidents
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- We are looking for candidates who have transferable skills and have experience of working within the health and social care sector. In your CV / application form please tell us about the experience you have which meets the below criteria:
- Experience within the a Health and social care setting
- Proven verbal and written communication skills
- Assessment, care planning and risk management skills
- Collaborative team working skills
- Ability to deliver against agreed goals and targets
- Knowledge of client need
- Managing a caseload
- Working with and safeguarding vulnerable and complex people
- Management of incidents
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.
