Recovery Worker

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual pay progression to £30,900 a yr

Job summary

The South Shropshire Team at WithYou seeks a Recovery Worker covering Bridgnorth and nearby towns and villages. The frontline role centres on key work for people with drug, alcohol and mental health needs, managing an active caseload and coordinating care with partners.

The rural patch requires independent days across a wide area, with a 37.5 hours a week including a Saturday rota. A driving licence and access to a vehicle are required, alongside health, social care or criminal justice

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in health, social care, criminal justice or another specialist setting, or a clear motivation for the drug and alcohol sector.
• Successful track record of efficient and reliable customer service.

Responsibilities

• Manage an active caseload across towns and villages in South Shropshire
• Provide continuity of care through key work, care coordination and partnership working
• Deliver evidence-based recovery interventions to clients
• Connect quickly with clients and treat them with respect and dignity
• Build strong partnerships with local agencies and stakeholders
• Build meaningful relationships with clients and take part in the local community
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team that supports professional development.

Skills

Meaningful relationships

Highly organised

Assessment and care planning

Team collaboration

Empathy and engagement

Job description

The South Shropshire Team at WithYou seeks a Recovery Worker covering Bridgnorth and nearby towns and villages. The frontline role centres on key work for people with drug, alcohol and mental health needs, managing an active caseload and coordinating care with partners. The rural patch means independent days across a wide area, with 37.5 hours a week including a Saturday rota. A driving licence and access to a vehicle are required, alongside health, social care or criminal justice experience or a clear motivation for the drug and alcohol sector.

What the job involves

• Manage an active caseload across towns and villages in South Shropshire
• Provide continuity of care through key work, care coordination and partnership working
• Deliver evidence-based recovery interventions to clients
• Connect quickly with clients and treat them with respect and dignity
• Build strong partnerships with local agencies and stakeholders
• Build meaningful relationships with clients and take part in the local community
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team that supports professional development

Experience

• Demonstrable experience in health, social care, criminal justice or another specialist setting, or a clear motivation for the drug and alcohol sector
• Successful track record of efficient and reliable customer service

Skills & knowledge

• Exceptional ability to build meaningful relationships
• Highly organised, with excellent communication and time management
• Proven ability to carry out comprehensive assessments, assess risk, devise care plans and deliver evidence-based interventions
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team to maintain a high-quality service
• Compassionate, motivated and positive, engaging approach with clients and key stakeholders

Checks & eligibility

• Driving licence and access to a vehicle

What’s offered

• Annual pay progression to £30,900 a year