Outreach Recovery Worker

1 month ago

Slough, United Kingdom Turning Point Full time

Job Introduction

At Turning Point, we support people across England with substance use issues. We currently have three vacancies in Slough (START) as an Outreach Recovery Workers where you can make a real difference to peoples' lives. As an Outreach Recovery worker you will manage a caseload of clients, undertake assessments, develop person centred recovery plans and support them to turn things around. The role will include early morning and late night shifts so flexibility it essential working closely with rough sleepers, vulnerable and complex clients who struggle to engage in treatment and in turn help reduce crime in the borough. As a multi-agency approach is used you will work in partnership with the housing team, mental health workers and medical staff to ensure all aspects of the client’s well-being are catered for together.

As an Outreach 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 + £726 OFW. (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 Use Practitioner at Turning point we will support and encourage you on your career journey.

Role Responsibility

We are now looking to recruit an Outreach Recovery Worker to support rough sleepers as they start treatment and move off the street. You will develop flexible and realistic support packages and give practical advice and information to service users, their families and friends, and professionals regarding that support. This will include conducting clinical risk and needs assessments, and working collaboratively with wider rough sleepers support services, health care providers and a vast range of community partners to ensure the delivery of effective and recovery focused services. You will also write reports, maintain accurate records and actively promote the rights and responsibilities of service users.

You will also need a good understanding of the recovery agenda and of combining clinical and psycho-social support tools for maximum effect. The role will allow you to expand and develop your use of group work and structured psycho-social intervention skills. You will hold a substance use treatment caseload.

Weekly activities will including providing specialist substance use outreach support, delivered via:

Weekly evening outreach, 7pm to 12pm, at street kitchens/night- shelters. Twice-weekly drop-in service at SHOC and Salvation Army. Twice-weekly early morning outreach (5.30am-9am) alongside MDT colleagues.

Additionally, once every two months you will join the team, the mayor, police etc. on 11pm to 6am night walks and provide in-reach support to temporary winter shelters in the town.

The Ideal Candidate

Candidates should be trained in delivering effective brief interventions on drug and alcohol use and harm reduction, including providing needle exchange and the distribution of Naloxone.

We are ideally seeking candidates who have experience of working with rough sleepers whether in a housing, health care or substance use context and have a deep personal commitment to inspiring the possibility of recovery in others. However candidates with transferable skills and experience will also be considered.

Excellent communication and IT skills are essential for this role and applicants with experience of delivering interventions for treatment of alcohol use will be viewed favourably.

About us

What Benefits Will I Receive?

We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, 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.

Turning Point

  • Outreach Recovery Worker

    1 month ago

    Slough, Slough, United Kingdom Turning Point Full time

    Job Title: Outreach Recovery WorkerAt Turning Point, we are seeking an experienced and compassionate Outreach Recovery Worker to join our team. As an Outreach Recovery Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals struggling with substance use issues, providing them with the tools and resources they need to achieve recovery.Key...

  • Outreach Recovery Worker

    1 month ago

    Slough, Slough, United Kingdom Turning Point Full time

    Job Title: Outreach Recovery WorkerAt Turning Point, we are seeking an experienced and compassionate Outreach Recovery Worker to join our team. As an Outreach Recovery Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals struggling with substance use issues, providing them with the tools and resources they need to achieve recovery.Key...

  • Recovery Worker

    1 month ago

    Slough, Slough, United Kingdom Turning Point Full time

    Job Title: Recovery WorkerJoin Turning Point, a leading provider of substance use services, as a Recovery Worker and make a real difference in the lives of individuals struggling with addiction.About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate individual to work with our team in Slough, supporting rough sleepers and vulnerable individuals in...

  • Recovery Worker

    1 month ago

    Slough, Slough, United Kingdom Turning Point Full time

    Job Title: Recovery WorkerJoin Turning Point, a leading provider of substance use services, as a Recovery Worker and make a real difference in the lives of individuals struggling with addiction.About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate individual to work with our team in Slough, supporting rough sleepers and vulnerable individuals in...

  • Recovery Outreach Specialist

    1 month ago

    Slough, Slough, United Kingdom Turning Point Full time

    Job Title: Outreach Recovery WorkerAt Turning Point, we are committed to supporting individuals across England with substance use issues. We are currently seeking an Outreach Recovery Worker to join our team in Slough, where you will play a vital role in making a positive impact on people's lives.Job Summary:The successful candidate will manage a caseload of...

  • Recovery Outreach Specialist

    1 month ago

    Slough, Slough, United Kingdom Turning Point Full time

    Job Title: Outreach Recovery WorkerAt Turning Point, we are committed to supporting individuals across England with substance use issues. We are currently seeking an Outreach Recovery Worker to join our team in Slough, where you will play a vital role in making a positive impact on people's lives.Job Summary:The successful candidate will manage a caseload of...

  • Recovery Worker

    4 months ago

    Slough, United Kingdom Turning Point Full time

    **Job Introduction**: **Part Time: 22.2 Hours Per Week / 3 Days Per Week** At Turning Point, we support people across England with substance use issues. We currently have three vacancies in Slough (START) as an Outreach Recovery Workers where you can make a real difference to peoples' lives. As an Outreach Recovery worker you will manage a caseload of...

  • Recovery Worker

    4 months ago

    Slough, United Kingdom Turning Point Full time

    **Job Introduction**: At Turning Point we provide services across the whole country which delivers end to end drug and alcohol treatment and support, family services, housing advice and support for those in contact with the criminal justice system, needle exchange system, and custody outreach. We are a specialist in delivering whole treatment system...

  • Recovery Worker

    4 months ago

    Slough, United Kingdom Turning Point Full time

    **Job Introduction**: **Please Note: This project works with unsociable hours on a rota basis. For example, 7am to 2.30pm, 1pm to 8.30pm, 9am to 5pm so flexibility is essential.** Do you want to help build a brighter future for communities and individuals in Slough doing a highly rewarding job. Turning Point’s drug & alcohol services are currently...

  • Recovery Worker

    5 months ago

    Slough, United Kingdom Turning Point Full time

    **Job Introduction**: Do you want to help build a brighter future for communities and individuals in Slough 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...

  • Housing/rough Sleeper Outreach Worker

    4 months ago

    Slough, United Kingdom Linq Healthcare Full time

    **Housing/Rough Sleeper Outreach Worker** Monday to Friday, 9:00-17:00 (11:00-19:00 on Tuesdays) The role of a Rough Sleeper Outreach Worker is to manage a user caseload, devising, implementing, and reviewing ongoing housing and recovery plans and treatment, liaising closely with the full range of workers and skills within the service team, including...

  • Recovery Worker

    5 months ago

    Slough, United Kingdom Turning Point Full time

    **Job Introduction**: Do you want to help build a brighter future for communities and individuals in Slough 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...

  • Dual Diagnosis Recovery Worker- START

    1 month ago

    Slough, United Kingdom Turning Point Full time

    Job Introduction Do you want to help build a brighter future for communities and individuals in Slough 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...

  • Criminal Justice Recovery Worker

    4 months ago

    Slough, United Kingdom Turning Point Full time

    **Job Introduction**: Do you want to help build a brighter future for communities and individuals in Slough 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...

  • Criminal Justice Recovery Worker

    5 months ago

    Slough, United Kingdom Turning Point Full time

    **Job Introduction**: Do you want to help build a brighter future for communities and individuals in Slough 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...

  • Crisis Recovery Worker

    4 months ago

    Slough, United Kingdom Mental Health Matters Full time

    **Hours of work**: 30 hours per week Service opening hours: Monday-Sunday 17:00- 23:00 Salary: £24,000 with progression up to £26,500 pro rata Base: East Berkshire Safe haven, 54 High Street, Slough, SL1 1EL About us Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a national charity with over 35 years of experience in delivering high-quality mental health and social care...

  • Dual Diagnosis Recovery Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Slough, Slough, United Kingdom Turning Point Full time

    Job Title: Dual Diagnosis Recovery WorkerAre you passionate about supporting individuals with complex needs? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of those struggling with substance use and mental health issues? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Dual Diagnosis Recovery Worker to join our team at Turning Point.About the RoleAs a Dual...

  • Dual Diagnosis Recovery Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Slough, Slough, United Kingdom Turning Point Full time

    Job Title: Dual Diagnosis Recovery WorkerAre you passionate about supporting individuals with complex needs? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of those struggling with substance use and mental health issues? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Dual Diagnosis Recovery Worker to join our team at Turning Point.About the RoleAs a Dual...

  • Recovery Focused Support Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Slough, Slough, United Kingdom Look Ahead Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Mental Health Support Specialist to join our team at Look Ahead. As a key member of our Hope Place Service in Slough, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with mental health needs to achieve their recovery goals.Key ResponsibilitiesBuild Trusting Relationships: Establish and...

  • Recovery Focused Support Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Slough, Slough, United Kingdom Look Ahead Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Mental Health Support Specialist to join our team at Look Ahead. As a key member of our Hope Place Service in Slough, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with mental health needs to achieve their recovery goals.Key ResponsibilitiesBuild Trusting Relationships: Establish and...