Recovery Worker

2 weeks ago

Grantham, United Kingdom We Are With You Full time

If you have a compassionate nature and a genuine desire to help others, you could be just what we're looking for.

As a Recovery Worker you will be providing support and advice to people who are experiencing difficulties due to substance misuse. You will have your own caseload, working as part of our team and alongside other social care services to identify how we can help. You will develop plans with your clients to help them get their lives back to where they want them to be.

We are determined and always professional in our approach to each and every case and we never judge, we're just here to help.

There will be assessments to carry out and records you need to keep and update, that's all part of our professional commitment and service to our clients and commissioners.

Our vibrant services in Grantham provide support to people concerned about their own or someone else's alcohol or drug use. We have services throughout Lincolnshire but much of our work is carried out in the local communities we serve.

Access to a vehicle is required for this role

**About this job**

You will work as part of a team with the aims of:

- understanding your clients
- keeping them safe
- creating a plan they can achieve with your support
- checking in with them and reviewing their progress
- keeping accurate and timely records of your contact with them
- working effectively with other social care providers e.g. Housing, to cover all aspects of their successful recovery
- continuously learning and reflecting to improve the outcomes for your clients
- supporting your colleagues across the service to deliver excellent care

**Please note that the salary is dependent on experience**

To be successful in this role, you will:

- have attained ONC/NVQ level 3 or be willing to achieve this within 12 months
- have some experience of working in a health, social care or related setting
- have the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and colleagues alike
- be able to work effectively in a team, supporting others when needed
- be resilient under pressure and able to prioritise you work
- have good oral and written communication skills
- be comfortable using IT and digital media
- be organised and able to manage your time effectively
- able to be flexible with your working hours on occasion
- be happy to support other With You locations when needed

You will also need to meet our safeguarding requirements of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
- have previous experience of working with people who misuse substances
- knowledge of health and safety, including assessing client in high-risk situations

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £22,687.00-£30,250.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Grantham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: 43971

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