Job Introduction

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Turning Point’s Leicester City substance misuse team.   Your role will focus on engaging with and delivering treatment and support to Polish individuals with alcohol issues. The work will focus on supporting our Polish clients with alcohol issues to successfully engage in treatment and achieve positive outcomes.

As a Recovery Worker we offer a starting salary of £23k rising each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, rising to £27k per year.

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 Misuse Practitioner at Turning point we will support and encourage you on your career journey.

Role Responsibility

• To provide high quality case management and support to Polish individuals in their alcohol treatment
• To provide verbal and written information in Polish to individuals to support engagement
• Work collaboratively with partners in supporting engagement from those within the Polish community that require support for alcohol issues
• Improve the health and social outcomes for Polish individuals accessing our service
• Supporting other Recovery Workers who may have Polish speaking clients on their caseloads with engagement of those service users
• Deliver psychosocial treatment interventions in a 1 to 1 or group setting

Your role will focus on engaging with and delivering treatment within Leicester City for those who need support with their substance misuse from the Polish community.

You will work with a caseload of individuals in treatment, delivering alcohol treatment on both a one-to-one and group basis helping individuals reduce or stop their substance use.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be highly engaging and have a real passion for supporting people.  You must be able to fluently converse in Polish and have an understanding of substance use and have a desire to support those that need help, assisting them in overcoming 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.

It is a busy role so excellent time management skills and experience in accurate and timely record keeping is useful.

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!

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

Turning Point