Recovery Worker: Substance Misuse Support with Flexible Hours

Withyou; Wigan; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Birthday/ special occasion day off

Enhanced parental leave

2 days volunteer leave

Pension scheme auto-enrolment

Blue Light Card access

Flexible working opportunities

Refer a Friend £500 bonus

Job summary

WithYou is recruiting a Recovery Worker in Wigan to provide high-quality recovery care to a diverse client group. You will support clients to identify goals and create personalised treatment plans within a frontline role, collaborating with a skilled multi-disciplinary team. The role is full-time (37.5 hours/week) with Saturday work on a rota.

A driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential. Salary starts at £26,250 and rises to £30,900 with pay progression; DBS checks and references

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in health, social care, criminal justice or similar setting.
• Ability to carry out comprehensive assessments, assess risk, devise care plans and deliver evidence-based interventions.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills; works well in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and advice to people experiencing difficulties due to substance misuse.
• Help clients identify goals, ambitions and passions, and develop the best treatment plan.
• Coordinate care and deliver interventions with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Manage an active caseload and ensure clients are treated with respect and dignity.

Skills

Compassionate

Excellent communication

Organised

Teamwork

Assessments & care plans

Job description

WithYou is recruiting a Recovery Worker in Wigan to provide high-quality recovery care to a diverse client group. You will support clients to identify goals and create personalised treatment plans within a frontline role, collaborating with a skilled multi-disciplinary team. The role is full-time (37.5 hours/week) with Saturday work on a rota.

A driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential. Salary starts at £26,250 and rises to £30,900 with pay progression; DBS checks and references