Recovery Worker, Shared Care – Substance Use Support

Turning Point; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent social enterprise is seeking a Recovery Worker in Wakefield to assist individuals with drug and alcohol dependency. The role involves developing recovery plans, assessing risks, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Ideal candidates have strong communication skills and experience in substance use recovery. The position offers a competitive rewards package including holiday benefits.

Benefits

25 days’ paid holiday + Bank Holidays, increases with service

Comprehensive employee benefits

Qualifications

• Proven verbal and written communication skills that can be modified to different situations.
• Experience of working with service users who are drug and alcohol dependent.
• Demonstrable skills and knowledge in assessing risk presented by clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering the Substance Use strategy through high quality care.
• Manage Recovery caseload and individual care plans.
• Conduct accurate risk assessments for service users.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Collaborative team-working skills

Adaptability and resilience

Goal orientation

Experience with drug and alcohol-dependent service users

Substance use knowledge

DANOS competence

Client intervention delivery

Risk assessment skills

Harm reduction awareness

Job description

A prominent social enterprise is seeking a Recovery Worker in Wakefield to assist individuals with drug and alcohol dependency. The role involves developing recovery plans, assessing risks, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Ideal candidates have strong communication skills and experience in substance use recovery. The position offers a competitive rewards package including holiday benefits.