Substance Misuse Recovery Specialist

At Turning Point, we are dedicated to assisting individuals throughout England who are facing challenges related to substance misuse. As a Wellbeing Recovery Worker, you will play a crucial role in transforming lives by creating personalized, adaptable, and realistic support plans tailored to individual needs.

This position is situated within a correctional facility, where we implement a comprehensive model of psycho-social and clinical assistance, grounded in evidence and focused on addressing complex individual requirements.

As a Wellbeing Recovery Worker, you will receive a competitive starting salary of £26,324 plus an additional £3,633 for Inner London Weighting, with annual increases aligned with our structured pay progression system, potentially reaching £30,794 per annum plus £3,633 ILW. Depending on your experience, a higher starting salary may be considered.

We provide ample opportunities for career advancement through a structured learning pathway and clearly defined career trajectories, empowering you to achieve your long-term aspirations and leverage your strengths.

Whether your goal is to advance into a leadership role or to specialize as an Advanced Substance Misuse Practitioner, Turning Point is committed to supporting your professional journey.

As a Wellbeing Recovery Worker, you will contribute to delivering a high-quality, person-centered service. Your responsibilities will include collaborating with service users to formulate realistic and flexible support packages, working in partnership with external organizations, and engaging with community teams. Specific duties will encompass providing guidance, information, and referrals to service users, facilitating educational groups on harm reduction, and conducting one-on-one recovery planning sessions. You will also be tasked with performing risk assessments and ensuring the timely production of accurate reports and record-keeping.

Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential. You should possess experience in managing a caseload of clients with complex needs and demonstrate a history of effectively handling incidents involving aggression. The core working hours are Monday to Friday, with some weekend shifts required on a rotational basis. Given the nature of the role, successful candidates must obtain full clearance for working in a correctional environment.

What Benefits Are Offered?

We recognize that rewards vary for each individual, and whether it’s enhancing your financial well-being, fostering a culture of recognition, or providing career advancement opportunities, we aim to support you comprehensively through our total rewards package, which includes:

• Extensive learning and development opportunities, allowing us to invest in your future – we proudly hold a silver accreditation from Investors in People. Choose from a variety of courses to obtain recognized qualifications.
• 28 days of paid vacation annually, increasing with tenure up to 30 days, with options to purchase additional leave and spread costs.
• An exclusive discounts hub for colleagues, enhancing your financial savings on various services, including retail, dining, and more. Access to the Blue Light Card for additional discounts is also available.
• Flexible working arrangements to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Life Assurance of up to three times your annual salary and a competitive pension scheme to secure your financial future.
• Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service, offering free, confidential counseling sessions, an online wellness platform, and a financial education hub.
• A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, including a Digital GP and legal advice, available at no cost to you and your immediate family.
• Recognition awards to honor colleagues' outstanding contributions and long service bonuses to celebrate your commitment.
• Flexible benefits options, including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans.
• A £300 bonus for successfully referring a friend as a new colleague through our referral program.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

Turning Point

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