Join Our Team as a Drug and Alcohol Recovery Worker!
At Turning Point, we are dedicated to transforming lives across the country through comprehensive drug and alcohol treatment, family services, housing support, and outreach programs. Our innovative approach ensures that no one falls through the cracks, leading to better outcomes for those we serve.
We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity to join Horizons, a dynamic partnership delivering substance use treatment and recovery services in Bristol. This collaboration combines the expertise of Turning Point and Bristol Drugs Project, along with several other local and national partners, to create a robust support network.
As a Drug and Alcohol Recovery Worker in our Homelessness team, you will play a vital role in the community, crafting personalized and flexible support packages that empower individuals to turn their lives around.
The salary for this role ranges from £25,870 to £30,265, depending on your experience, with annual pay progression available. Check out our salary scale below:
1 £25,870
2 £26,905
3 £27,981
4 £29,101
5 £30,265
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 become a specialist as an Advanced Substance Use Practitioner.
Your Role and Responsibilities
As a key member of the Homelessness Team, you will take a hands-on approach to reduce drug-related harm in Bristol. Your responsibilities will include:
* Managing a caseload of clients seeking harm reduction advice, Opiate Substitution Therapy (OST), and Tier 4 (in-patient) treatment.
* Building and maintaining relationships with housing services, primary care, and mental health services.
* Collaborating with the wider Bristol Horizons teams to achieve our service goals.
* Providing harm reduction interventions such as Naloxone distribution, needle exchange, and Blood Borne Virus (BBV) testing.
* Conducting street outreach and hostel in-reach activities.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to make a meaningful impact in a developing service!
Are You the Ideal Candidate?
If you have experience managing a significant caseload as a Recovery Worker, Outreach Worker, or in a similar role, we want to hear from you! Your understanding of substance use and homelessness will be invaluable in this varied position.
Key skills and qualifications include:
* Experience in conducting assessments, delivering key working sessions, and developing care and risk management plans.
* Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
* A full driving license and access to a car is desirable.
Flexibility and knowledge of relapse and barriers to treatment are essential for success in this role.
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 our people.
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, plus Bank Holidays, increasing with each year of service up to 27 days. You can also buy additional holidays and spread the cost!
* A comprehensive benefits package designed to support your career and personal growth.
We may close this advert early if we find the right candidate before the advertised closing date, so don’t wait to apply!
Hiring Organisation: Turning Point
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