Peer Support Worker
Job Introduction
Do you want to help build a brighter future for communities and individuals doing a highly rewarding job. Turning Point’s Drug & Alcohol Service are currently expanding during a really exciting time in the sector with new funding and investment.
Turning Point’s Drug & Alcohol Wellbeing Service is seeking to recruit a Peer Support Worker.
At the Drug & Alcohol Wellbeing Service we support clients to live meaningful and fulfilling lives independent from substance use by addressing their needs including issues relating to drugs, alcohol, mental health, learning disabilities, housing and employment, training and education. We work closely with mutual aid and peer led organisations in the community.
As a Peer Support Worker we offer a starting salary of £23,808 + £3,633 ILW rising each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, rising to £27,850 + £3,633 ILW 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 Recovery Worker 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
As a Peer Support Worker, you will support individuals affected by substance and alcohol use to progress in their recovery journey. A key aspect of the role will be supporting service users to develop and implement personalised aftercare and recovery plans, helping them build resilience, access community resources, and maintain positive recovery outcomes.
You will also plan and deliver a range of physical activity and wellbeing sessions, encouraging engagement in healthy lifestyles and supporting the physical and mental wellbeing of service users. Using your lived experience, you will act as an advocate, mentor and coach, providing practical support, motivation and encouragement to individuals accessing the service.
The Ideal Candidate
You will have an understanding of substance and alcohol use and the challenges individuals may face in recovery. You will be passionate about supporting others and able to build positive and professional relationships with service users and colleagues.
A recognised qualification in Personal Training, Fitness Instruction, Exercise Referral, or a related fitness qualification is desirable. However, candidates who do not currently hold a qualification but can demonstrate a willingness and commitment to work towards one will also be considered
You will possess excellent communication skills, the ability to work flexibly in both one-to-one and group settings, and a commitment to Turning Point's values and recovery-focused approach.
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.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date.
Turning Point
