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Do you want to help build a brighter future forcommunities and individuals in Wakefield doing a highly rewardingjob. Turning Point’s drug & alcohol services are currentlyexpanding during a really exciting time in the sector with newfunding and investment. We have a range of roles for peoplepassionate about supporting others to make change.
We have roles in different teams including:
- Community based treatment services: providingassessment, coordinating treatment and working partnership tosupport individuals. The roles include delivering structuredpsycho-social interventions in group and one to level to enable ourservice users to acquire thinking skills and behaviours to makelasting change.
- Homeless outreach provision:Targeting homeless individuals, offering a flexible and outreachresponse to highly vulnerable individuals sleeping rough or livingin temporary accommodation
- Criminal Justicerehabilitation/recovery services: working closely with theProbation Services, Prisons and Police to provide a rapid, tailoredresponse to individuals that support their recovery andrehabilitation
As a Recovery Workerwe offer a starting salary of £24,150 with annual pay progressionup to £28,252. (Dependent on experience you may be offered astarting salary above the initial starting salary).
You will have opportunities to progress your career with astructured learning journey and clearly defined career pathwaysthat will enable you to achieve your long-term goals and work toyour strengths.
Whether you are looking toprogress into a management and leadership role or to be aspecialist in your field as an Advanced Substance Use Practitionerat Turning point we will support and encourage you on your careerjourney.
Role ResponsibilityRecovery workers act as ‘key workers’ to a caseload ofservice users, supporting them to decide their goals aroundtreatment and develop plans to achieve these. The role includesmaintaining regular contact with your clients, offering advice,information and psycho-social interventions as well as providingassessments, risk management planning and working closely with ourclinical staff around prescribing needs and partner agencies. Noday is the same in this role but an ability to communicateeffectively with a range or service users and colleagues, anability to manage different tasks and a commitment to Turning Pointvalues are essential. You may have lived experience of substanceUse/mental health/homelessness (self or a significant other), comewith experience supporting people in health and social care or justhave a keen interest in supporting this group; if your values areright, we have a role for everyone.
The IdealCandidateYou’ll have an understanding ofsubstance and alcohol use and the challenges and opportunities forindividuals on a recovery journey. However, we also recognise thatmany people have transferrable skills from other backgrounds suchas mental health, housing or other health and social careprovision. The roles are varied, so flexibility, an ability to workdynamically on a one to one and group basis and knowledge ofrelapse and other barriers to recovery will be vital but we canhelp to shape these skills where needed. We also look forcandidates with excellent communication skills and who share ourvalues as an organisation. We value individuals with livedexperience but also those who are just interested in this line ofwork; our Trainee Recovery Worker program enables individualswithout all relevant experience to gain an entry level positionwithin the organisation before moving on to other roles.
We value individual creativity and initiative and,whatever your role, you will be fully involved in identifyingopportunities to improve the quality of our services and theservice user experience. Your ideas will be listened to and yoursuggestions implemented wherever possible. You will be supported inyour role by extensive training to help develop your skills. Ourlearning culture encourages everyone to stay on top of the latestdevelopments in their field and helps drive serviceimprovement.
About usWhat Benefits Will IReceive?
We knowreward looks different to each person and so whether its ways tomake your money go further, a culture supporting recognition andcelebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want tosupport you in every way we can with our total reward package thatincludes:
- Comprehensive learning anddevelopment opportunities so we can invest in your future – we’reproud to have a silver accreditation from Investorsin People. Choose from our range of courses to gainrecognised qualifications
- 28 days’ paidholiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 30days.
- An exclusive discounts hub for TPcolleagues, to help make your money go further – including highstreet shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gymmemberships, and much more. You’ll also have access to the BlueLight Card, for even more discounts and savings
- Flexible working solutions to support your work-lifebalance
- Life Assurance of up to 3x annualsalary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings andsecurity
- Access to our Rightsteps Therapyservice – free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions,access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Educationhub to support your total wellbeing
- A 24/7Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal adviceand more – all free to you and your immediate family
- Recognition awards to recognise colleagues’ inspirationalwork and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrateyour commitment to us
- Flexible benefit optionsincluding a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season TicketLoans
- A £300 bonus if you successfully refer afriend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as athanks from us
We reserve theright to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to thevacancy before the advertised closed date.
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