Join Our Team as a Recovery Worker!
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Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of individuals and communities in Taunton? At Turning Point, our drug and alcohol services are expanding, and we’re looking for passionate individuals to join us during this exciting time of growth!
We have a variety of roles available, including:
* Community-Based Treatment Services: Provide assessments, coordinate treatment, and deliver structured psycho-social interventions to empower individuals in their recovery journey.
* Homeless Outreach Provision: Support vulnerable individuals living on the streets or in temporary accommodation with flexible outreach responses.
* Criminal Justice Rehabilitation/Recovery Services: Collaborate with Probation Services, Prisons, and Police to offer tailored support for recovery and rehabilitation.
As a Recovery Worker, you’ll start with a competitive salary of £25,116, with annual increases up to £29,383. Depending on your experience, you may even start at a higher salary!
We believe in your potential! With a structured learning journey and clear career pathways, you can achieve your long-term goals and thrive in your strengths.
Whether you aspire to move into management or specialize as an Advanced Substance Use Practitioner, we’re here to support your career journey.
Your Role and Responsibilities
As a Recovery Worker, you will:
* Act as a key worker for a caseload of service users, helping them set and achieve their treatment goals.
* Maintain regular contact with clients, providing advice, information, and psycho-social interventions.
* Conduct assessments and risk management planning, collaborating closely with clinical staff and partner agencies.
* Communicate effectively with a diverse range of service users and colleagues, adapting to the dynamic nature of the role.
Whether you have lived experience or a background in health and social care, if you share our values, we have a place for you!
Are You the Ideal Candidate?
We’re looking for individuals who:
* Understand the challenges and opportunities in substance and alcohol recovery.
* Possess transferable skills from backgrounds such as mental health, housing, or health and social care.
* Exhibit flexibility and the ability to work dynamically in both one-on-one and group settings.
* Communicate effectively and align with our organizational values.
We value creativity and initiative! Your ideas will be heard, and you’ll be supported with extensive training to enhance your skills. Our learning culture ensures you stay updated on the latest developments in your field.
About Turning Point
As a leading health and social care provider with over 300 locations across England, we take pride in our services.
Operating on a not-for-profit basis, we reinvest every penny back into our services and people. We believe in the power of change and continuously strive to improve the lives of those we support.
What Benefits Will You Receive?
We understand that rewards come in many forms. Our total reward package includes:
* 25 days of paid holiday per year + Bank Holidays, increasing with service up to 27 days + Bank Holidays, with options to buy additional holidays.
* Comprehensive benefits that enhance your experience as part of our team.
We may close this advert early if we find the right candidate before the advertised closing date.
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