Trainee Alcohol Recovery Worker - Wakefield Inspiring Recovery

TN United Kingdom; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Trainee Recovery Worker to join their dedicated team in Wakefield. In this fulfilling role, you will support individuals grappling with substance misuse, providing essential guidance and advice to help them achieve independence. With a commitment to enhancing your skills through blended learning and on-the-job training, you will have the opportunity to grow within a supportive environment. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous holiday allowances. If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

25 days’ paid holiday plus Bank Holidays

Options to buy additional holidays

Qualifications

• Good understanding of substance misuse issues and a passion for helping others.
• Experience in a similar role is preferable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with substance misuse issues towards independent living.
• Provide one-to-one key work and harm reduction advice.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Flexibility

IT Skills

Education

Understanding of Substance Misuse Issues

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Trainee Alcohol Recovery Worker - Wakefield Inspiring Recovery, Wakefield

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Client:

Turning Point

Location:

Wakefield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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11

Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Introduction

Driving is essential for this role

At Turning Point, we support people across the UK with substance misuse problems. As a Trainee Recovery Worker, you’ll make a real difference to their lives by providing support and advice to help each service user achieve their potential. Passionate about people, you’ll enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life as you make this role your own as part of a hard-working and friendly team.

You will be offered the scope and support to develop your career as you gain experience and training to grow as a Recovery Worker.

During the first 6 months, you will undergo blended learning to understand your role, responsibilities, and the sector. Further development opportunities, including qualifications or internal accredited learning, may be available.

The starting salary for this position is £21,313, rising to £24,150 after successful probation.

Role Responsibilities

As a Trainee Recovery Worker, you’ll be committed to ensuring that individuals with substance misuse issues receive the best start at their journey towards independent living. This hands-on role involves supporting people through one-to-one key work, harm reduction advice/interventions, and collaborating with treatment providers and community partners.

The Ideal Candidate

You should have a good understanding of substance misuse issues and a genuine passion for this field. Experience, whether voluntary or paid, is preferable but not essential. Most importantly, you should be flexible, eager to learn, patient, and able to empathize with service users. Good moral values, non-judgmental attitude, sensitivity, and the ability to meet complex needs are crucial. Additionally, you need good IT and communication skills.

You must be willing to work outside regular hours, including late evenings and Saturday mornings on a rota basis.

About us

As a leading health and social care provider with over 300 locations across England, we pride ourselves on our services. We operate on a not-for-profit basis, reinvesting all earnings into our services and staff. We are committed to continuous improvement and making a positive impact on the lives of those we support.

What Benefits Will I Receive?

Our total reward package includes:

• 25 days’ paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, increasing with service length up to 27 days, with options to buy additional holidays.
• Explore our comprehensive benefits by following this link to Turning Point Benefits.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if an appointment is made before the closing date.