Job Introduction

What does it take to become a leading health and social care organisation in the UK?  It takes people who can turn lives around every day – providing encouragement, delivering innovative services and improving life for individuals with a learning disability, those affected by drug and alcohol misuse or mental health problems. But it’s not just our front-line teams that make a difference.  So do the dedicated professionals who work behind the scenes to support the vital work we do.  And that’s where you come in.

Role Responsibility

Working within the substance misuse services in Suffolk, you will be engaging with a wide range of staff including support workers, recovery workers, managers, clinicians as well as other trainers within Turning Point and external training providers to ensure that learning and organisational developments interventions meet the needs of our service. Talking to staff regularly, facilitating training, booking learning interventions, using our Learning Management System, as well as working with our central training team and other internal trainers as well as external training and qualification providers.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone with extensive knowledge and experience of recovery practices, procedures, and competencies in Substance Misuse and the successful candidate must have experience of delivering Substance Misuse training and implementing employee development and training programmes.

We would love someone who would describe themselves as having initiative, resilience, great communication and people skills, self-motivation and organised. So, if you’re ambitious and looking for the chance to make a difference then come work with us as we would love to hear from you.

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
• 31 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 33 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 receive sufficient applicants before the advertised closed date.

Turning Point