Recovery Worker: Court & Prison Support, Flexible Hours

NHS; Liskeard; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A health and support organization is seeking a Recovery Worker in Liskeard to provide high-quality recovery care for clients facing challenges with drugs or alcohol, especially within the criminal justice system. Responsibilities include assisting clients in their recovery, collaborating with agencies, and managing caseloads independently. Applicants should have excellent communication skills and experience in a related field, and ideally possess ONC/NVQ level 3. The organization offers benefits such as 28 days annual leave and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Extra day off for your birthday

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

2 days paid volunteer leave

Access to a pension scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Refer-a-Friend scheme with a £500 bonus

Qualifications

• Experience volunteering with people who have experienced substance misuse issues.
• Demonstrable experience in health, social care, or criminal justice.
• Willingness to achieve ONC/NVQ level 3 within 12 months.
• Driving licence with access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in achieving recovery from substance misuse.
• Collaborate with partner agencies for support.
• Work independently to manage a caseload.
• Motivate service users to make positive changes.

Skills

Excellent communication and report-writing skills

Experience with substance misuse

Ability to build and maintain relationships

Resilience under pressure

IT competence

Education

ONC/NVQ level 3

Job description

A health and support organization is seeking a Recovery Worker in Liskeard to provide high-quality recovery care for clients facing challenges with drugs or alcohol, especially within the criminal justice system. Responsibilities include assisting clients in their recovery, collaborating with agencies, and managing caseloads independently. Applicants should have excellent communication skills and experience in a related field, and ideally possess ONC/NVQ level 3. The organization offers benefits such as 28 days annual leave and flexible working arrangements.