Job summary
Please Note: A Full UK Driving License and Access to a Vehicle is an Essential Requirement.
The Herefordshire Recovery Service (in the West Midlands) works across the county to support people with alcohol or other drugs use, including people struggling with their mental health, housing, and those who are involved with criminal justice. We have several roles available to support our work to improve access to treatment and enhance the quality of service delivery. We are seeking people to join our team and help us deliver our vision to provide new opportunities to vulnerable people.
As a Recovery Worker within the Herefordshire Recovery Service, you will make a real difference as you empower and enable people to change. Passionate about people, you will enjoy support to enhance your own life too, as you make the role your own in a friendly and multidisciplinary team.
We currently have vacancies available within out opiate, alcohol and outreach teams.
As a Recovery 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).
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.
Main duties of the job
Recovery workers act as key workers to a caseload of service users, supporting them to develop plans to achieve their goals, maintaining regular contact with clients, offering advice, information and psycho-social interventions as well as providing person-led assessments, risk management planning and working closely with in-house clinical staff and partner agencies.
No day is the same in this role, so an ability to communicate effectively with a range of service users and colleagues, an ability to manage a busy schedule and a commitment to Turning Point values is essential. You may have lived experience of substance use or come with experience of supporting people in health and social care, or hold a professional qualification such as social work, nursing or Health and Social Care.
As a Recovery Worker, you will support service users to engage in treatment, offering one-to-one support via key working appointments, and delivering workshops to help people gain new skills and understanding. Holding a case load, you will ensure a personalised care package is offered, and service users are provided with harm reduction advice, access to treatment and testing, and support them to achieve their recovery goals. You will work in partnership with other agencies to ensure a truly holistic treatment offer for all our service users.
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
- You will understand drug and alcohol use and the challenges and opportunities for individuals on a recovery journey, you may also have lived experience although this is not essential. The roles are varied, so flexibility, an ability to work dynamically on a one to one and group basis, and knowledge of relapse and other barriers to recovery will be vital. We also look for candidates with excellent communication skills who share our values as an organisation.
- We value individual creativity and initiative and, whatever your role, you will be fully involved in identifying opportunities to improve the quality of our services and the service user experience. Your ideas will be listened to, and your suggestions implemented wherever possible. You will be supported in your role by extensive training to help develop your skills. Our learning culture encourages everyone to stay on top of the latest developments in their field and helps drive service improvement.
- Someone with local knowledge of the county will be an advantage but not essential. You will be required to travel across the county so being a car owner, having access to a vehicle, or having a valid UK driving licence will be essential.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- You will understand drug and alcohol use and the challenges and opportunities for individuals on a recovery journey, you may also have lived experience although this is not essential. The roles are varied, so flexibility, an ability to work dynamically on a one to one and group basis, and knowledge of relapse and other barriers to recovery will be vital. We also look for candidates with excellent communication skills who share our values as an organisation.
- We value individual creativity and initiative and, whatever your role, you will be fully involved in identifying opportunities to improve the quality of our services and the service user experience. Your ideas will be listened to, and your suggestions implemented wherever possible. You will be supported in your role by extensive training to help develop your skills. Our learning culture encourages everyone to stay on top of the latest developments in their field and helps drive service improvement.
- Someone with local knowledge of the county will be an advantage but not essential. You will be required to travel across the county so being a car owner, having access to a vehicle, or having a valid UK driving licence will be essential.
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.
