Job Introduction

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Turning Point’s Leicester City Substance Misuse Services as a Specialist Domestic Abuse Recovery Worker. Your role you will focus on engaging with and delivering treatment to those in Leicester City that are victims of domestic abuse. Working in partnership with local domestic abuse services and safe accommodation you will work to support those with drug and alcohol issues and who also are victims of domestic abuse.

Role Responsibility

• Enhance understanding of the needs of those who are or have been victim of domestic abuse with substance use needs
• Reduce the barriers of victims of domestic abuse to securing safe accommodation
• Improve the outcomes of victims (adults and children), of domestic abuse
• Contribute and attendance to the daily MARAC calls
• Supporting other Recovery Workers who may have domestic abuse service users
• Link in with local domestic abuse services and safe accommodation
• Support service users on caseload that have been victims of domestic abuse
• Facilitate 1 to 1 support and running of peer support and wellbeing groups

Your role will focus on engaging with and delivering treatment within Leicester City of those who need support for their substance misuse and who have been victims of domestic abuse.

You will be based in the Leicester City and deliver treatment throughout the city. You will work collaboratively with local domestic abuse services, safe accommodation providers and local councils to understand the barriers to treatment and how to overcome these.  

You will work with a caseload of individuals in treatment, delivering both drug and alcohol treatment on both a one-to-one and group basis helping individuals reduce or stop their substance use as well as supporting them with their domestic abuse needs.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be highly engaging and have a real passion for supporting those with substance misuse and domestic abuse. You must have an understanding of domestic abuse as well as substance use and have a desire to help those that need help and how to help them overcome, barriers to accessing services. You do not need to be an expert in drugs and alcohol as full training will be provided, but you must have a genuine belief in the capacity of individuals to change.

You will be required to travel to community sites so access to a car and a driving licence would be beneficial. 

About us

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 £300 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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