Job Introduction

At Turning Point we provide services across the whole country which delivers end to end drug and alcohol treatment and support, family services, housing advice and support for those in contact with the criminal justice system, needle exchange system, and custody outreach. We are a specialist in delivering whole treatment system approaches across cities and county areas, which has led to the reduction in people falling through gaps between services and delivers improved outcomes. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Horizons, a vibrant new partnership delivering substance use treatment and recovery services in Bristol. Horizons is delivered in partnership between Turning Point, Bristol Drugs Project, and seven other local and national partners. The partnership combines Turning Point’s experience as an outstanding national substance use provider together with Bristol Drugs Project’s long history of excellent service delivery in the city.

 As an Engagement & Assessment Worker, working across our three hubs in North, South and Central Bristol, you'll make a real difference in the community and to their lives as you develop the personal, flexible and realistic support packages they need to help turn things around. 

We offer a starting salary of £25,116 rising each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, rising to £29,383 per year. (Dependent on experience you may be offered a starting salary above the initial starting salary).

You will have opportunities to progress your career with a structured learning journey and clearly defined career pathways that will enable you to achieve your long-term goals and work to your strengths.

Whether you are looking to progress into a management and leadership role or to be a specialist in your field as an Advanced Substance Use Practitioner at Turning point we will support and encourage you on your career journey.

Role Responsibility

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team dedicated to reducing drug and alcohol related harms in Bristol. Engagement team members operate an open access drop-in 6 days a week, needle and syringe provision, provide naloxone and blood borne virus testing, support a variety of partner organisations and are regularly involved in research projects.

Each team member also holds a caseload of people seeking to make changes to their use of drugs like ketamine, cocaine & cannabis. We provide the full range of treatment options from harm minimisation & brief interventions, through to access to detox, rehab & aftercare.

You will be able to build a rapport quickly and be passionate about getting the best out of people. You will have excellent organisational skills and be able to manage a busy diary in a job where no two days are the same.

The successful candidate will work in partnership with the wider Bristol Horizons teams in delivering the ambitions of the Horizons service. To do this you must be organised, resilient, focused, able to work in a team or independently, have good communication skills, and be innovative in your approach.  

The Ideal Candidate

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Strong engagement skills, demonstrating flexibility, persistence and imagination in engaging service users.
• Confidence setting boundaries and working with people experiencing emotional dysregulation
• Ability to liaise effectively with other organisations, including GPs and other health professionals.
• A profound belief in an individual’s capacity for change and an ability to motivate others to change.
• A commitment to reducing harm caused by substance use to individuals, families and communities.
• Completing assessments with new service users, delivering key working sessions, compiling risk assessments and risk management plans, care planning and reduction plans are just some of the varied duties you will be providing. 
• Excellent IT skills with knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook etc. are essential for this role. 
• Holding a full driving licence and having access to a car is desirable.

About us

As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.

We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.

What Benefits Will I Receive?

We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes:

• 25 days’ paid holiday a year + Bank Holidays, increasing with each year of service up to 27 days + Bank Holidays. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost.
• Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following this link to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees. Turning Point Benefits

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date.

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