Recovery Worker Ref: 0147ZS
Posted 4 days 4 hours ago by Securitas UK
Our vibrant services in Bournemouth provide support to people concerned about their own or someone else's alcohol or drug use. The service is an integrated drug and alcohol service, delivering an asset based community approach to treatment. Supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. Find out more about us.
Our Recovery Workers play a vital role in supporting clients to identify their goals, ambitions, and passions. You'll work with them to create the best treatment plan for their needs and to guide them on their path to recovery.
This is a frontline role at WithYou, where you will provide continuity of care through effective partnership working, care coordination, key work responsibilities, and intervention delivery. You will manage an active caseload, connecting quickly with clients and ensuring they're always treated with respect and dignity.
Responsibilities- Understanding your clients
- Keeping them safe
- Creating a plan they can achieve with your support
- Checking in with them and reviewing their progress
- Keeping accurate and timely records of your contact with them
- Working effectively with other social care providers
- Continuously learning and reflecting to improve the outcomes for your clients
- Supporting your colleagues across the service to deliver excellent care
We're looking for a compassionate and motivated individual, with an exceptional ability to build meaningful relationships. You will have demonstrable experience working within the health, social care, criminal justice or other specialist setting, or a clear motivation for wanting to work in the drug and alcohol sector. A successful track record of providing efficient and reliable customer service is essential.
You will be highly organised, have excellent communication skills, and be able to manage your time effectively. You will work collaboratively as part of a team to ensure a high-quality service is maintained. Above all, we are looking for someone who is passionate about what we do and has a positive and engaging approach to our clients and key stakeholders.
BenefitsWe offer a starting salary of £26,500, rising each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, to £30,900 per year.
Full time recovery workers working 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday.
We do not have a sponsorship license and will not provide sponsorship. Candidates must hold Right to Work for the duration of the contract.
Note: Applications require a cover letter explaining why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter.