Job Introduction

Please Note: This vacancy is only available to Turning Point Employees, Volunteers & Peer Mentors.

Everyone’s Turning Point is unique. It’s the moment when they realise they’ve made a small, but important, step forward. Very often, that small step is the start of something bigger. But only when the right support, advice and services are in place. That’s where you come in, working as a Support Worker of Turning Points Recovery Team, in our highly successful and innovative Prison delivery model.

The role is based at HMP Thameside, a Category B prison in South London. At HMP Thameside, we provide an integrated model of psycho-social support, which is evidence based and focused on meeting complex individual needs.

So, if you're ambitious and focused on substance misuse, this is a great first step for you to take in potentially becoming a Support Worker, and progress a career with real value.

Role Responsibility

Join us as one of our Support Workers and you'll assist with the delivery of a high-quality, person-centred service within our Day Programmes. You'll work with service users, Support Recovery Workers, and take a collaborative approach with our partners Oxleas and Catch 22, as well as working alongside community DIP teams. Duties will include, admin duties, engaging with clients in the induction process, you will support the healthcare team in clinical reviews as well as leading on the cannabis group sessions and undertaking 1-2-1 sessions when required. You will also be responsible for ensuring that appropriate reports are produced and accurate records are maintained.

The Ideal Candidate

Strong oral and written communication skills are important. You'll have a background in managing a small caseload of service users and supporting in group settings. The role's core hours are Monday to Friday but weekend work may be required. As the role is based within HMP Thameside, you will need to gain full clearance for working in prison (including both DBS and MOJ clearance checks).

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
• 28 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 30 days. Plus the option to purchase additional holidays
• 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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