Substance Misuse Recovery Specialist

4 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Turning Point Full time
Job OverviewPosition Summary

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 pivotal role in transforming lives by crafting personalized, adaptable, and realistic support plans tailored to their unique 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 aimed at addressing intricate 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 increments aligned with our pay progression structure, 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, enabling you to pursue your long-term aspirations and leverage your strengths.

Whether your goal is to ascend into management and leadership roles or to specialize as an Advanced Substance Misuse Practitioner, Turning Point is committed to supporting and guiding you throughout your professional journey.

Key Responsibilities

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 closely with our partners, and engaging with community teams. Specific duties will encompass providing guidance, information, and referrals to service users, facilitating group sessions, educating on harm reduction strategies, and conducting one-on-one recovery planning. You will also be tasked with performing risk assessments and ensuring timely and accurate reporting and record-keeping.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. You should possess experience in managing a caseload of individuals with complex needs and a proven history of handling incidents involving verbal and physical aggression. The core working hours are Monday to Friday, with some weekend shifts on a rotational basis. Due to the nature of the role, obtaining full clearance for working in a correctional environment is required.

About Turning Point

Employee Benefits

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

  • Extensive learning and development opportunities, with a commitment to investing in your future, backed by our 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, along with the option to purchase additional leave and spread the cost.
  • An exclusive discounts hub for Turning Point employees, offering savings on high street shopping, dining, mobile services, gym memberships, and more. You will also gain access to the Blue Light Card for additional discounts.
  • Flexible working arrangements to enhance your work-life balance.
  • Life Assurance coverage of up to three times your annual salary and a competitive pension scheme to secure your financial future.
  • Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service, providing free and confidential telephone counseling sessions, an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your overall wellbeing.
  • A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, including a Digital GP, legal advice, and more, available at no cost to you and your immediate family.
  • Recognition awards to honor colleagues for their exceptional work and dedication, along with Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment.
  • Flexible benefit 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 Refer a Friend scheme.

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

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