Alcohol Recovery Practitioner

4 weeks ago


Essex, United Kingdom Phoenix Futures Full time

**Alcohol Recovery Practitioner**:
South Essex

Part-Time, Permanent

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 9 to 5 22.5hours

£13,800 pro rota
- Service Area
- Essex Services
- Geographical Location
- Mid Essex
- Status
- Part-time
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Total Salary Pro-Rata
- £13,800
- Posted Date
- 09/08/2023
- Closing Date
- 27/08/2023
- Vacancy Reference Number
- 2954
- Documents
- Revised Alcohol Recovery Practitioner RP v.3.docx

Phoenix Futures at Essex Alcohol Recovery Community (ARC) have an exciting opportunity for someone looking to gain experience working in psychosocial treatment for substance misuse.

Previous experience is desirable, however not essential. Support Workers come from many different backgrounds and experiences, and you may have the skills required. We are seeking dedicated individuals, based on your values, willingness to learn new skills and the compassion to deliver the best service possible to our residents.

**The Role**
As an Alcohol Recovery Practitioner you will support adults to reach their goals and change their lives for the better. You will be part of a passionate and skilled team, contributing to the provision of tailored interventions and recovery approaches. This role will be based in Chelmsford with good transport links, this is an office based role with some travel within the community.

**About You**
To join us as an Alcohol Recovery Practitioner in Essex ARC, you will need:

- Relevant experience of working in health and social care, ideally within the field of problematic substance use, mental health or another comparable field
- Evidence of effective partnership working and the ability to network for the benefit of the client and service
- Evidence of managing a busy caseload or tasks and excellent organisational skills
- To be proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook and Word and be familiar with database management systems
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Understand complex issues presented by people entering custody
- Determined, with a drive to succeed and a willingness to learn
- Passionate and enthusiastic about making a real difference to the lives of people we support

Other organisations may call this role Recovery Worker, Recovery Co-ordinator, Criminal Justice Worker, or Substance Misuse Recovery Worker.

**Your Rewards**
- 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing each year to a maximum of 30 days)
- Benefits including season ticket loan, pension scheme and life assurance
- Support through occupational sick pay, eye-care vouchers and regular wellbeing talks and activities
- Continuous training and career development via PXL our dedicated learning management system
- Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme including telephone and online access
- A rewarding role with the opportunity to help us support people on their journey to recovery and change their lives for the better.
- We’ll ensure you get all the support you need to thrive and succeed in your role and find your place amongst our incredible and collaborative team.

**About Phoenix Futures**
Phoenix Futures Group is a charity with over 50 years’ experience and a leading provider of drug and alcohol treatment.

Our values are what define us and ensure we work to the highest standards. We believe in being the best, we are passionate about recovery, we value our history and use it to inform our future.

We work with local authorities, other charities and service providers across the country to deliver innovative programmes and projects that change lives for the better, setting people on the path to health and emotional wellbeing.

We provide a diverse range of services, our expertise in psychosocial treatment and support is the common thread that runs through everything we do. People need psychological interventions, social support, meaningful use of time, sense of purpose and a place of safety to sustain their recovery. At our core, we support people, families and communities to recover from drug and alcohol dependency.

**Interview Process**
We want you to feel comfortable to be your best during the interview process, so that you can get to know Phoenix and we can get to know you. If shortlisted, you will be contacted for a face-to-face interview and be provided all details about the assessment process. There will be a service user panel as part of the interview process. All details will be provided in advance so that you can feel adequately prepared and we can support you with reasonable adjustments as required.



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