If you have a background working in the field ofcriminal justice, problematic substance useor mentalhealth, this opportunity will enable you to use your expertise tohelp us support people ontheir journey to recoveryand change their lives for the better.
North Essex - covering Colchester and Tendring.
Part time 22.5 hours per week, permanent£24,637 FTE
The Role
Futures Together are seeking an experienced practitioner to undertake a recovery coordinator role within North Essex, based in Colchester with regular travel to, and working in, Tendring. You will be part of a wider community team who work withadults within the criminal justice system who have multiple and complex needsacross the County of Essex.
We are looking for individuals with experience of working within thesubstance use sector or health care professionto fulfil a range of tasks from case management to care navigation, advocacy and multi-agency working. You will need to be passionate about recovery and working with clients to support, motivate and manage them to access a wide variety of services. You must have good communication skills and an ability towork as part of a teamas well as being able to use you own initiative when required and to manage your time independently.
Your Rewards
* Salary of £14,782.20 (£24,637 FTE pro-rata) per annum. The opportunity for potential yearly salary increments subject to appraisal, meaning an increaseup to £28,000 (FTE pro-rata)
* 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata) (increasing each year to a maximum of 30 days pro-rata)
* Benefits including season ticket loan, pension scheme and life assurance
* Support through occupational sick pay, eye-care vouchers and regular wellbeing talks and activities
* Continuous training andcareer development via PXLour dedicated learning management system
We’ll ensure you get all the support you need to thrive and succeed in your role and findyour place amongst our incredible and collaborative team.
About You
To join us as a Recovery Coordinator, you will need:
* Relevant experience of workingin the field of problematic substance use, mental healthoranother comparable field
* Evidence of effective partnership working and the ability to network for the benefit of theclient and service
* Evidence of managing a caseload andexcellent organisational skills
* To be proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook and Wordand befamiliar with relevantdatabase management systems
* Excellent communication skills, both written andverbal
Experience of creating person-centred care plansand/ortimetables based on identifiedneedswould be advantageous, as would experience of partnership working, liaising withcommunity and criminal justice services and developingreintegration and resettlement plans.
We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and believe it is important to be inclusive of those withlived experienceto ensure the needs of the people we support are represented. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone is free to be themselves and we ensure equity of opportunity.
We want you to feel comfortable to be your best during the interview process, so that you can get to know Phoenix and we can get to know you. If shortlisted, you will be contacted for a face to face interview.There will also be a brief knowledge assessment to complete in advance of the interview, in the form of a short casestudy task. All details of the interview and knowledge assessment will be provided in advance so that you can feel adequately prepared and we can support you with reasonable adjustments as required.
So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as a Recovery Coordinator, please apply via the button shown.
Note: we will be assessing applications as they are submitted and may close this role should we find sufficient applicants with which to make our shortlist. As such, we would advise applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
About Us
Phoenix Futures Group is a charity with over 50 years’ experience and a leading provider of drug and alcohol treatment.
Our values are what define us and ensure we work to the highest standards. Webelieve in being the best,we arepassionate about recovery, we value our history and use it toinform our future.
We work with local authorities, other charities and service providers across the country to deliver innovative programmes and projects that change lives for the better, setting people on the path to health and emotional wellbeing.
We provide a diverse range of services, our expertise in psychosocial treatment and support is the common thread that runs through everything we do. People need psychological interventions, social support, meaningful use of time, sense of purpose and a place of safety to sustain their recovery.At our core, we support people, families and communities to recover from drug and alcohol dependency.
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