Job Introduction
Please Note: A Full UK Driving License and Access to a Vehicle is an Essential Requirement.
Location: (Trowbridge based but county wide)
Interviews are to be held on the 22nd, 23rd and 24th September in Trowbridge.
Do you want to help build a brighter future for communities and individuals in Wiltshire doing a highly rewarding job? Turning Point Connect drug & alcohol service are currently recruiting an Outreach Rough Sleeper Recovery Worker to do just that!
We are passionate about taking our service to those who need it most so the Rough Sleeper Outreach Recovery Worker role is crucial to making this happen.
Role Responsibility
You will manage a caseload of clients, supporting them to decide their goals around treatment and develop plans to achieve these. You will also work closely with our partner agencies, particularly around housing support for this particular client group who will be either homeless or at risk of homelessness.
The role includes maintaining regular contact with your clients, offering advice, information and psycho-social interventions as well as providing assessments, risk management planning and working closely with our clinical staff around prescribing and other needs.
No day is the same in this role and an ability to communicate effectively with a range of clients and colleagues, an ability to manage different tasks and a commitment to Turning Point values are essential. You may have lived experience of substance misuse/mental health/homelessness (self or a significant other), come with experience supporting people in health and social care or just have a keen interest in supporting this group with transferable skills; if your values are right, we want to hear from you!
We offer a starting salary of £25,870 rising each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, rising to £30,265 per year alongside 33 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 35 days alongside many other benefits.
The Ideal Candidate
You’ll have a sound understanding of substance use and the challenges that this client group face, including the barriers to accessing, and engaging with, support and will be prepared to work hard to improve life quality through gaining trust, challenging stigma and advocating for your clients. Knowledge around harm reduction and the benefits of meeting people where they are would be advantageous and you will be organised and confident, working well both within a team and independently both with colleagues within our service and our partner agencies.
Mostly, you will be passionate about supporting people without judgement and will go the extra mile to do this!
Please note: It is essential that you have a valid driving licence and access to a car.
Informal Discussion
If you would like an informal conversation about this role before applying, you are welcome to contact Anna Weymouth - Anna.Weymouth@turning-point.co.uk.
This is a great opportunity to find out more about the role, the service and what working with Turning Point could offer you.
About us
About us
As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.
We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.
What Benefits Will I Receive?
We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package.
You will get 33 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 35 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost.
Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following the link below to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees.
Turning Point Benefits
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
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