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Young Persons Recovery Worker - Wakefield Inspiring Futures, Wakefield
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Client:
Turning Point
Location:
Wakefield, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
547f92185d65
Job Views:
10
Posted:
26.04.2025
Expiry Date:
10.06.2025
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Job Description:
Job Introduction
Do you want to help build a brighter future for communities and individuals in Wakefield? Turning Point’s drug & alcohol services are expanding during an exciting time in the sector with new funding and investment. We have roles for people passionate about supporting others to make change.
We offer roles in:
* Community-based treatment services: providing assessment, coordinating treatment, and supporting individuals through structured psycho-social interventions in groups and one-to-one settings.
* Criminal Justice rehabilitation/recovery services: working with Probation Services, Prisons, and Police to support recovery and rehabilitation.
As a Recovery Worker, starting salary is £24,150 with annual progression up to £28,252. (Dependent on experience, starting salary may be higher.)
Opportunities for career progression include structured learning and clear pathways, supporting long-term goals and strengths development.
Whether progressing into management or becoming a specialist like an Advanced Substance Use Practitioner, Turning Point encourages and supports your career journey.
Role Responsibilities
Recovery workers act as ‘key workers’ supporting caseloads, helping clients set and achieve treatment goals. Responsibilities include maintaining contact, offering advice, psycho-social interventions, assessments, risk management, and collaborating with clinical staff and partner agencies. Effective communication, task management, and commitment to Turning Point values are essential. Candidates with lived experience or backgrounds in health and social care are encouraged to apply; training is provided to develop necessary skills.
The Ideal Candidate
Understanding of substance and alcohol use challenges is preferred. Transferable skills from mental health, housing, or social care are valued. Flexibility, dynamic working, knowledge of relapse, and barriers to recovery are important. Excellent communication skills and shared organizational values are essential. The Trainee Recovery Worker program offers entry-level opportunities for those without full experience, supporting career development.
We value creativity and initiative, encouraging ideas to improve services and user experience. Extensive training and a learning culture support ongoing professional development.
About us
As a leading health and social care provider with over 300 locations across England, we pride ourselves on quality services. We operate on a not-for-profit basis, reinvesting in our services and staff. We are committed to positive change and continuous improvement.
What Benefits Will I Receive?
Our total reward package includes:
* 25 days’ paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, increasing with service up to 27 days + Bank Holidays, with options to buy additional holidays.
* Explore all benefits via this link: Turning Point Benefits.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if the position is filled before the deadline.
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