Probation-Focused Dependency & Recovery Worker

Change Grow Live; Norwich; Sur place; GBP 29 000 - 33 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Wellness Hour

Wellness Hub

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and development

Pension scheme

Annual leave 25 days + BH (pro rata)

Résumé du poste

Change Grow Live Norfolk is seeking a Dependency & Recovery Worker to support individuals on Probation. You will deliver tailored sessions, assist with referrals, and promote recovery and social reintegration within the Drug and Alcohol Behaviour Change Service.

The role requires safeguarding compliance, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to maintain accurate records. A DBS check is required, with a fixed-term contract until 31 July 2027 and 37.5 hours per week in Norwich.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience of working within criminal justice, substance misuse or social care services with a clear understanding of the need for and ability to deliver quality services.
• Knowledge of the issues facing offenders including substance misuse, health and personal wellbeing.
• Experience of working with groups or pods and managing group dynamics, such as conflict or challenging behaviour.
• Accomplished written and verbal communication skills and a high degree of personal IT competency.
• The ability to accurately update and maintain records in a timely fashion and to work to deadlines for the submission of information.
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to engage successfully with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Employ an empathetic and non-judgmental attitude towards service users and colleagues.
• Show commitment to facilitating positive outcomes for service users.

Responsabilités

• Supporting Service Users on Probation in the NPS region by delivering tailored sessions and activities per an Action Plan with PoP.
• Promoting carer, service user and community involvement.
• Onward referral for ongoing support from partnership services.
• Help service users with social reintegration, promoting recovery and resilience.
• Create Action Plans to meet different intensity requirements and monitor final sign-offs.
• Carry out risk assessments and risk management.
• Ensure confidentiality and consent to share information throughout.

Connaissances

Criminal justice experience

Substance misuse knowledge

Group work experience

Written and verbal communication

IT competency

Record keeping

Stakeholder engagement

Empathy

Description du poste

Change Grow Live Norfolk is seeking a Dependency & Recovery Worker to support individuals on Probation. You will deliver tailored sessions, assist with referrals, and promote recovery and social reintegration within the Drug and Alcohol Behaviour Change Service.

The role requires safeguarding compliance, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to maintain accurate records. A DBS check is required, with a fixed-term contract until 31 July 2027 and 37.5 hours per week in Norwich.