Job Introduction

At Turning Point, we support people across the UK with substance misuse issues. As a Recovery Worker, you’ll make a real difference to their lives as you develop the personal, flexible and realistic support packages they need to help turn things around. Passionate about people, you’ll enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life too, as you make the role your own as part of a friendly and multidisciplinary team.

Running health facilities and services on a not–for–profit basis, we invest every penny back into our care – and our people. So, if you’re ambitious and focused on substance misuse, progress a Health Care Assistant career with real value.

Role Responsibility

As a Recovery Worker you will work within a supportive multi-disciplinary team with Doctors, Nurses, Clinical Psychologist, Support Workers and Peer Mentors working to improve the well-being of a wide range of service users.

The post holder will be involved in the delivery of psychosocial interventions including assessment, implementation, care planning and evaluation of patient care.

• To undertake comprehensive substance misuse assessments, including urine drug screens and dry blood spot testing
• Delivering psychosocial interventions in one to one and group settings
• Reviewing, with clients, their care plan reviews and risk assessments
• Ensuring appropriate entries are made on patients computerised medical records
• Referring and signposting clients to our appropriate partner agencies
• Working with clients to support them with residential rehabilitation applications.
• Working with the clinical team to jointly deliver client treatment
• Delivering harm reduction and needle exchange services
• Participating in the safe and secure storage of medicines in accordance with all medicines legislation and Turning Point policies
• Report critical incidents using DATIX
• The recovery workers in the criminal justice team will be required to work with clients in the courts

The Ideal Candidate

Essential Requirements:

• Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels to engage, build relationships and influence colleagues and service users.
• Demonstrable evidence of having worked effectively within a multi-professional team in a health and social care setting.
• Plain English skills – both verbal and written to bring clarity and purpose.
• Ability to deliver against agreed objectives and targets.
• Ability to communicate effectively using a variety of mediums.
• Displays commitment to improving quality of service to Service Users.
• Working knowledge of confidentiality
• Understanding of local and national safeguarding procedures.
• Recognise barriers to understanding, particularly within patient groups.

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?

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:

• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future – we’re proud to have a silver accreditation from Investors in People. Choose from our range of courses to gain recognised qualifications
• 28 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 30 days. Plus the option to buy or sell additional holidays and spread the cost
• An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further – including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. You’ll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings!
• Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance
• Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security
• Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service – free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing
• A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more – all free to you and your immediate family
• Recognition awards to recognise colleagues’ inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to us
• Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans
• A £200 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us!

As part of the fight against COVID-19 here are some of the measures we have in place to keep our team members and the people we support safe:

• Enhanced Infection/Prevention Control Measures, including the use of PPE, social distancing and regular testing
• Following all government guidance applicable to our services as a minimum and ensuring our teams are trained effectively
• Strongly encouraging colleagues to receive a vaccination to keep themselves and those around them safe, enabling access through time off & covering transport costs
• Regular updates, FAQs, myth busting from Turning Point’s clinical team as well as wellbeing seminars which provide support on a variety of topics

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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