Prison Link Recovery Worker

2 weeks ago

Bury Saint Edmunds, United Kingdom Turning Point Full time

Job Introduction

Please Note: A Full UK Driving License and Access to a Vehicle is an Essential Requirement.

Location: Suffolk Countywide

Do you want to help build a brighter future for communities and individuals in Suffolk doing a highly rewarding job. Turning Point’s drug & alcohol services are currently expanding during a really exciting time in the sector with new funding and investment. We have a range of roles for people passionate about supporting others to make change.

We have roles in different teams including:

Community based treatment services: providing assessment, coordinating treatment and working partnership to support individuals. The roles include delivering structured psycho-social interventions in group and one to one level to enable our service users to acquire thinking skills and behaviours to make lasting change. Homeless outreach provision: Targeting homeless individuals, offering a flexible and outreach response to highly vulnerable individuals sleeping rough or living in temporary accommodation Criminal Justice rehabilitation/recovery services: working closely with the Probation Services, Prisons and Police to provide a rapid, tailored response to individuals that support their recovery and rehabilitation

As a Prison Link Recovery Worker we offer a starting salary of £24,150 rising each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, rising to £28,252 per year. (Dependent on experience you may be offered a starting salary above the initial starting salary).

You will have opportunities to progress your career with a structured learning journey and clearly defined career pathways that will enable you to achieve your long-term goals and work to your strengths.

Whether you are looking to progress into a management and leadership role or to be a specialist in your field as an Advanced Substance Misuse Practitioner at Turning point we will support and encourage you on your career journey.

Role Responsibility

As a Prison Link Recovery Worker you will work within a supportive multi-disciplinary team with Doctors, Nurses, Clinical Psychologist, Support Workers and Peer Mentors working to improve the well-being of a wide range of service users.

The post holder will be involved in the delivery of psychosocial interventions including assessment, implementation, care planning and evaluation of patient care.

To undertake comprehensive substance misuse assessments, including urine drug screens and dry blood spot testing Delivering psychosocial interventions in one to one and group settings Reviewing, with clients, their care plan reviews and risk assessments Ensuring appropriate entries are made on patients computerised medical records Referring and signposting clients to our appropriate partner agencies Working with clients to support them with residential rehabilitation applications. Working with the clinical team to jointly deliver client treatment Delivering harm reduction and needle exchange services Participating in the safe and secure storage of medicines in accordance with all medicines legislation and Turning Point policies Report critical incidents using DATIX The recovery workers in the criminal justice team will be required to work with clients in the courts

You will primarily be working in Prison Settings with clients who’re historically vulnerable and hard to engage. One of the main aims of this position is encouraging people from this client group into treatment.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential Requirements:

Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels to engage, build relationships and influence colleagues and service users Demonstrable evidence of having worked effectively within a multi-professional team in a health and social care setting Plain English skills – both verbal and written to bring clarity and purpose Ability to deliver against agreed objectives and targets Ability to communicate effectively using a variety of mediums Displays commitment to improving quality of service to Service Users Working knowledge of confidentiality Understanding of local and national safeguarding procedures Recognise barriers to understanding, particularly within patient groups

About us

What Benefits Will I Receive?

We know reward looks different to each person and so whether it’s a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes:

Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future, with a blended approach of self-lead learning, experiential learning or more formal learning opportunities 28 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 30 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further – including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. You’ll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service – free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more – all free to you and your immediate family Recognition awards to recognise colleagues’ inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to us Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans A £300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us

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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