Non-Opiate Recovery Worker

Nurseplus; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Nurseplus is seeking a Non-Opiate Recovery Worker, responsible for supporting service users in clinics by addressing their needs and referring them for benefits and housing. The role offers full-time hours, competitive pay rates, ongoing training, and a supportive work environment. Join Nurseplus and make a meaningful difference in people's lives!

Benefits

Free training in line with the Care Certificate

Ongoing support and development opportunities

Annual Pay Review

Eligibility for Blue Light card discounts

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 to apply.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Flexibility regarding travel.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Meet with service users every 2-3 weeks to discuss needs.
• Refer service users for housing or benefits.
• Manage a caseload of around 60 people.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

IT skills

Good English communication skills

Job description

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At Nurseplus, we’re all about providing the highest quality temporary care staff. We’re big on quality, heart, and going the extra mile, and we believe in giving our team everything they need to truly impact the lives of the people we look after.

We’re a close-knit team that values a supportive and welcoming work environment. This means our staff get all the chances and tools they need to advance in their careers and help deliver incredible care to those in need. Join us, and let’s make a difference together!

As a Non-Opiate Recovery Worker, your tasks will include meeting with service users every 2-3 weeks in the clinics, discussing their needs, and referring them for housing or benefits. You will be responsible for relevant referrals and paperwork, managing a caseload of around 60 people.

What Nurseplus can offer you as a Non-Opiate Recovery Worker:

• Full-time role, Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm
• Pay rates from £13.15 to £19.00 per hour, weekly pay*
• Free training – In line with the Care Certificate
• Ongoing support and development opportunities with in-house courses and funded qualifications such as distance learning and NVQ Level 2 and 3
• Annual Pay Review
• Eligibility to apply for a Blue Light card, offering discounts online and on the high street

What Nurseplus needs from you as a Support Worker:

• You must be over 18 to apply
• Organisational skills, time management, and IT skills
• Right to work in the UK
• Flexibility regarding travel
• Good English communication skills
• An enhanced DBS check, which you can apply for upon registration (costs £45.40, refundable after 100 hours worked*)