Advanced Recovery Practitioner

Turning Point UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Comprehensive benefits package

Not-for-profit employer

Job summary

Turning Point UK is seeking an experienced Advanced Practitioner to lead service development across Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea Substance Use Services. The role focuses on improving engagement with global majority communities and other underserved groups, ensuring accessible, culturally responsive services shaped by community needs.

You will drive quality improvement, mentor colleagues, and contribute to workforce development while shaping future priorities in a part-time capacity.

Qualifications

• Experience working within substance use services, health, social care or a related field.
• Strong understanding of health inequalities, inclusion and culturally responsive practice.
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience leading service improvement, quality improvement or change projects.
• The ability to analyse data and use insight to improve services.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead our initial programme of work to strengthen engagement with global majority communities and other underserved or marginalized groups.
• Build trusted relationships with community organizations, faith groups, local leaders and partner agencies.
• Identify barriers to treatment and develop practical, evidence-based solutions to improve access and outcomes.
• Use data, community insight and lived experience to inform service development.
• Support colleagues to develop inclusive, culturally responsive practice.
• Lead quality improvement and innovation projects across the service.
• Share best practice, coach colleagues and contribute to the ongoing development of the wider workforce.

Skills

Substance use services

Health inequalities

Relationship-building

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Leadership & project management

Communication skills

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Advanced Practitioner to lead and influence service development across our Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea Substance Use Services.Your initial portfolio will focus on improving engagement with global majority communities and other underserved or marginalized groups, ensuring our services are accessible, culturally responsive and shaped by the needs of the communities we serve. Working alongside residents, community organizations, faith groups and partner agencies, you’ll help reduce barriers to treatment and improve health outcomes for people who may be underrepresented in our services.As an Advanced Practitioner, you’ll also play a wider strategic role in driving innovation, quality improvement and workforce development. Your portfolio may evolve over time to reflect emerging priorities, giving you the opportunity to lead other areas of service development as our services continue to grow.What you’ll be doingLead our initial programme of work to strengthen engagement with global majority communities and other underserved or marginalized groups.Build trusted relationships with community organizations, faith groups, local leaders and partner agencies.Identify barriers to treatment and develop practical, evidence-based solutions to improve access and outcomes.Use data, community insight and lived experience to inform service development.Support colleagues to develop inclusive, culturally responsive practice.Lead quality improvement and innovation projects across the service.Share best practice, coach colleagues and contribute to the ongoing development of the wider workforce.Please note that this is a part time position.About youYou’ll be an experienced professional with a passion for reducing inequalities and improving services. You’ll be confident building partnerships, influencing practice and turning ideas into meaningful change.You’ll have:Experience working within substance use services, health, social care or a related field.A strong understanding of health inequalities, inclusion and culturally responsive practice.Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.Experience leading service improvement, quality improvement or change projects.The ability to analyse data and use insight to improve services.Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels.A commitment to Turning Point’s values of inclusion, respect and person-centred care.).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 at Turning point we will support and encourage you on your career journey.Why join us?This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our services. You’ll have the freedom to develop innovative approaches, influence practice across the organization and ensure more people can access the support they need.If you’re passionate about tackling inequalities, strengthening community partnerships and delivering lasting change, we’d love to hear from you.About UsAs a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.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.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:25 days’ paid holiday a year + Bank Holidays, increasing with each year of service up to 27 days + Bank Holidays. Plus, the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost. (Pro rata for part time)Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following this link to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees.Turning Point BenefitsWe reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.