Job Introduction

Turning Point is a leading Social Enterprise which supports people with a wide range of complex needs across Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, Substance Misuse and Public Health. We are currently recruiting for a Trainee Recovery Worker to work in our Get Connected team, where you’ll have the chance to make a real difference to the lives of the people we support who are experiencing difficulties from drugs and alcohol usage.

The Get Connected Team provides the focus for recovery incorporating aftercare’ Mutual Aid and ETE support, as well as broader community-led range of activities, support and enterprise. We support individuals and to build capacity and facilitate resourcefulness.

Role Responsibility

Trainee Recovery Workers are just that: People new to the field of substance misuse but who share our values and passion for supporting people to make change. Our trainees are offered a comprehensive training and support package to learn all the tricks of the trade and progress typically between 6 months and a year to Recovery Worker.

Following a period of induction, you will take part in a range of core training sessions throughout the first year to provide you with the knowledge and skills to deliver a range of interventions and work successfully in a substance misuse setting.

During year one you will be accountable for:

• Engaging and contributing fully with the training and development on offer
• Developing the skills required to effectively triage, assess, risk manage and develop recovery plans for a caseload of clients
• Work as part of a team and shadowing and supporting recovery workers and clinical staff as required in both 1-1 and group settings (face to face and virtual)
• Developing your awareness of advice and harm reduction approaches through supporting the team and clients
• Providing brief interventions and progressing during the year to carry an allocated caseload of non-complex clients
• Actively engage clients in their recovery plans, supporting them to reach their personal goals
• Develop the skills to deliver a range of online and face to face PSI groups.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of local community resources in support of asset-based recovery work
• Assessing and identifying risks in your day to day work and acting upon immediate risk of danger or safeguarding issues
• Ensuring all paperwork and recording in accordance with TP policy and procedure and follow information governance guidelines
• Developing report writing skills

The Ideal Candidate

Essential :

• You will be personable, a good listener and communicator
• A keen sense of social justice
• An interest in the social care  sector within  the field of drugs and alcohol
• Emotionally intelligent and positive
• Organised with basic IT skills 

Desirable :

• Previous experience of working in a health and social care setting

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