Recovery Worker - Wakefield Inspiring Recovery

TN United Kingdom; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Recovery Workers to support individuals in their journey towards recovery. This rewarding role offers a competitive salary with opportunities for career progression and structured learning. As part of a passionate team, you'll be instrumental in helping service users set treatment goals and navigate their recovery paths. With a strong emphasis on training and development, this position is ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the community. Join a supportive environment that values creativity and initiative while enjoying a range of benefits including flexible working arrangements and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

29 Days Paid Holiday

Discounts on Shopping and Dining

Flexible Working Arrangements

Life Assurance and Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Support

Recognition Awards

Flexible Benefits

Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in health and social care is preferred.
• Understanding of substance and alcohol use challenges is valued.

Responsibilities

• Support service users in setting treatment goals and developing plans.
• Maintain contact and provide psycho-social interventions.

Skills

Effective Communication

Task Management

Understanding of Substance Use

Flexibility

Knowledge of Relapse

Education

Recognised Qualifications in Health and Social Care

Job description

Recovery Worker - Wakefield Inspiring Recovery, Wakefield

Client:

Turning Point

Location:

Wakefield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

7

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Job Introduction

It is essential that you drive and have access to your own vehicle to be eligible to apply for this position.

Do you want to help build a brighter future for communities and individuals in Wakefield and district doing a highly rewarding job? Turning Point’s drug & alcohol services are expanding during an exciting time with new funding and investment. We have roles for those passionate about supporting others to make change.

As a Recovery Worker, we offer a starting salary of £24,150 with annual pay progression up to £28,252. (Dependent on experience, you may be offered a salary above the initial amount).

You will have opportunities to progress your career with structured learning and clear career pathways, enabling you to achieve your long-term goals and work to your strengths.

Whether aiming for management or a specialist role like Advanced Substance Use Practitioner, we support your career journey.

Role Responsibilities

Recovery workers act as ‘key workers’ supporting a caseload of service users, helping them set treatment goals and develop plans. Responsibilities include maintaining contact, offering advice, psycho-social interventions, assessments, risk management, and working with clinical staff and partner agencies. Effective communication, task management, and commitment to our values are essential. Candidates with lived experience or backgrounds in health and social care are encouraged to apply.

The Ideal Candidate

Understanding of substance and alcohol use, challenges, and recovery opportunities is preferred. Transferable skills from mental health, housing, or social care are valued. Flexibility, communication skills, and knowledge of relapse are important. Extensive training and support are provided, and we value creativity, initiative, and ideas for service improvement. Our Trainee Recovery Worker program offers entry-level positions for those without all experience.

Benefits

• Learning and development opportunities, including recognised qualifications
• 29 days’ paid holiday, increasing to 31 days with service
• Discounts on shopping, dining, mobile, gym, and more, including Blue Light Card
• Flexible working arrangements
• Life Assurance (up to 3x salary) and pension scheme
• Wellbeing support including counselling, online platforms, and financial advice
• Recognition awards and long service bonuses
• Flexible benefits like Cycle to Work and Season Ticket Loans
• Referral bonus of £300 for successful friend referrals

We may close this advert early if the position is filled.