Job Introduction

DAWS Recovery & Wellbeing service is seeking a highly organised individual with aspirations of building career within the substance misuse field.

Supporting and engaging residents across Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea and the City of Westminster is a vitally important part of Turning Point’s work. By listening to their needs, creating personalised solutions and looking beyond their health requirements to wider issues, we are making a real difference to individuals and the communities they belong to. So isn't it time you joined us?

We are now looking for Bank Support Workers to support residents, their families and the community around the issues caused by substance misuse.

Role Responsibility

The challenges are substantial. For a start, you will support the staff team to develop flexible and realistic support packages and give practical advice and information to service users, their families and friends.

You will ensure the smooth operation of the daily service by dealing with the referrals of new service users, completing assessments, inductions into the service and provide them with support and knowledge they need to get the most from their treatment. This will often mean working collaboratively with social services, GPs and avast range of community partners to ensure the delivery of effective and recovery focused services. This role is a great development opportunity for those seeking to work in the substance misuse field.

The Ideal Candidate

The role calls for a general understanding of the issues that substance users face and working within integrated service community settings would be beneficial though not essential. Ideally you will be able to work in a person-centred way and have an understanding of the recovery agenda. Add to all these strengths excellent written and spoken communication skills, and you will quickly make your mark as part of our team.

Ready to make more of your expertise with one of the UK's leading health and social care providers? Then take the first step and apply.

About us

Why Turning Point?

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

Across the varied regions, sectors and settings we operate within, our organisation is held together by a shared vision – and our people are connected by the same values. These include belief in potential, confidence in communication, embracing positive change and always treating each other as individuals.

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.

Our people bring our vision to life. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning Point, we don't just offer you a job – we offer you a career.

What Benefits Will I Receive?

Of course, we know it's not about the money. But that doesn't mean we don't reward our people for their invaluable work with a benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive opportunities to learn and develop, with silver accreditation from Investors in People
• Flexible benefit options including cycle to work schemes and season ticket loans
• Competitive pension and life assurance schemes
• Employee assistance programme and access to online health and wellbeing support
• Flexible working patterns to support work-life balance
• Access to a wide range of discounts, including cinema tickets, grocery and high-street shopping and gym memberships

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

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