Join Our Team as an Outreach Recovery Worker!
At Turning Point, we are dedicated to transforming lives across England by supporting individuals facing substance use challenges. We currently have exciting opportunities in Slough (START) for passionate Outreach Recovery Workers. This is your chance to make a real impact!
As an Outreach Recovery Worker, you will manage a caseload of clients, conduct assessments, and develop personalized recovery plans. Your role will involve working closely with vulnerable individuals, including rough sleepers, to help them engage in treatment and improve their lives. Flexibility is key, as the position includes early morning and late-night shifts.
We offer a competitive starting salary of £25,116, with annual increases based on our pay progression bands, reaching up to £29,383 + £726 OFW. Depending on your experience, you may even start at a higher salary!
At Turning Point, we believe in your growth. With a structured learning journey and clear career pathways, you can achieve your long-term goals, whether you aspire to move into management or specialize as an Advanced Substance Use Practitioner.
Your Role and Responsibilities
As an Outreach Recovery Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting rough sleepers as they begin their recovery journey. Your responsibilities will include:
* Developing flexible and realistic support packages for clients.
* Conducting clinical risk and needs assessments.
* Collaborating with various support services, healthcare providers, and community partners.
* Writing reports and maintaining accurate records.
* Promoting the rights and responsibilities of service users.
You will also have the opportunity to enhance your skills in group work and structured psycho-social interventions while managing a substance use treatment caseload.
Your weekly activities will include:
* Evening outreach at street kitchens/night shelters (7 PM - 12 AM).
* Twice-weekly drop-in services at SHOC and Salvation Army.
* Early morning outreach (5:30 AM - 9 AM) alongside MDT colleagues.
Additionally, every two months, you will participate in night walks with the team, the mayor, and police, providing in-reach support to temporary winter shelters.
Are You the Ideal Candidate?
We are looking for candidates who are:
* Trained in delivering effective brief interventions on drug and alcohol use and harm reduction.
* Experienced in working with rough sleepers in housing, healthcare, or substance use contexts.
* Passionate about inspiring recovery in others.
Excellent communication and IT skills are essential. Experience in delivering interventions for alcohol treatment will be viewed favorably.
About Turning Point
As a leading health and social care provider with over 300 locations across England, we take pride in our commitment to improving lives. Operating on a not-for-profit basis, we reinvest every penny back into our services and people.
What Benefits Will You Receive?
We understand that rewards come in many forms. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
* 25 days of paid holiday per year + Bank Holidays, increasing with service up to 27 days + Bank Holidays.
* The option to purchase additional holidays and spread the cost.
Join us and discover the exciting perks available to our employees!
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we find the right candidate before the advertised closing date.
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