Young Persons Recovery Worker - Herefordshire Recovery Service
Job Introduction
Recovery Worker (Young People) – Herefordshire Recovery Service (West Midlands)
12-month Fixed Term – Full Time to 31/3/2026.
This role is part funded by Youth Justice Service.
Salary from £25,116 (pro-rata) - depending on experience
At Turning Point, we have been supporting people for 60 years.
As a Recovery Worker within the Herefordshire Recovery Service, you’ll make a real difference by empowering and enabling people to change. Passionate about people, you’ll receive support to enhance your own life too, as you make the role your own in a friendly and multidisciplinary team.
Role Responsibilities
We have opportunities for Recovery Workers in our Young Persons and Young Adults Service, providing assessments, treatment, psychosocial interventions, and care to 11–24-year-olds using drugs and alcohol. You will join a multi-disciplinary team of clinicians, recovery workers, and peer mentors, working alongside partners in criminal justice, housing, mental health, and health and social care.
You will be responsible for a caseload of clients across the county and will work flexibly across different sites.
The Ideal Candidate
You’ll understand alcohol and other substance use issues, appropriate treatment pathways, and the challenges and opportunities for individuals on a recovery journey. Substantial knowledge and/or experience of working with young people is essential.
The role is varied, so flexibility, the ability to work dynamically on a one-to-one basis, and knowledge of relapse prevention and other recovery skills are vital. We also seek candidates with excellent communication and organizational skills who share our values. We welcome applications from individuals with lived experience.
We value creativity and initiative; you will be involved in identifying opportunities to improve our services and the experiences of those we support. Your ideas will be listened to and implemented where possible. You will receive extensive training to develop your skills, and our learning culture encourages staying updated on the latest developments in your field to drive service improvement.
About us
As a leading health and social care provider with over 300 locations across England, we take pride in our services.
We operate on a not-for-profit basis, reinvesting every penny into our services and people. We believe in continuous improvement to enhance the lives of those we support.
What Benefits Will I Receive?
Our total reward package includes:
* 25 days’ paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 27 days with service, with options to buy additional holidays.
* Explore all benefits at Turning Point Benefits [link].
We reserve the right to close this advert early if the position is filled before the deadline.
Starting salary is £25,116, with annual pay progression up to £29,383 (Pro Rata).
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