Job summary
Please Note: A Full UK Driving License and Access to a
Vehicle is an Essential Requirement.
At Turning Point, we support people across the UK with
substance misuse issues. As an Engagement and Prevention Worker, you'll make a
real difference in the community and 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.
You will work in accordance with Turning Points policies
and processes supporting a team of Engagement and Prevention Workers and
Criminal Justice Recovery Workers ensuring we deliver on all aspects of our
contract. This includes working with complex clients, harm reduction
interventions, police custody in-reach, Outreach activities, promoting the
service, supporting with public health campaigns as well as engaging with hard
to reach and underrepresented cohorts who may benefit from coming into
treatment.
As an Engagement & Prevention Worker we offer a
starting salary of £23,000rising each year in line with our pay
progression salary bands, rising to £27,000per year.(Dependent on experience you may be offered a starting salary
above the initial starting salary).
Main duties of the job
Youll make a difference to service users 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
diversity of this role, working as part of a friendly and multidisciplinary
team. As well as having allot of involvement with partnership agencies.
Youll provide advice and information to service users
and members of the wider community. You will take a key role in promoting the
service to other professionals and organisations with the aim of increasing
referrals as well as attending larger community events to raise the profile of
Turning Point in Wiltshire.
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 Job Description attached)
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 Job Description attached)
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
- Having handled a significant caseload in a busy environment as an Engagement and Prevention Worker, Recovery Worker, Outreach Worker or similar, you'll have a deep understanding of substance misuse and the Recovery Agenda. It's an extremely varied role, so flexibility and knowledge of relapse and other barriers to recovery will be vital. Naturally, we also look for Engagement and Prevention workers with excellent communication skills and, ideally, a vocational qualification, such as an NVQ 3 or equivalent. The 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. As well as delivering presentations and workshops on various topics and driving our roaming recovery vehicle.
- Excellent IT skills with knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook etc. are essential for this role. Holding a full driving licence and having access to a car is essential as you will be required to work across Trowbridge & Salisbury.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Having handled a significant caseload in a busy environment as an Engagement and Prevention Worker, Recovery Worker, Outreach Worker or similar, you'll have a deep understanding of substance misuse and the Recovery Agenda. It's an extremely varied role, so flexibility and knowledge of relapse and other barriers to recovery will be vital. Naturally, we also look for Engagement and Prevention workers with excellent communication skills and, ideally, a vocational qualification, such as an NVQ 3 or equivalent. The 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. As well as delivering presentations and workshops on various topics and driving our roaming recovery vehicle.
- Excellent IT skills with knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook etc. are essential for this role. Holding a full driving licence and having access to a car is essential as you will be required to work across Trowbridge & Salisbury.
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.
