Trainee Substance Misuse Recovery Worker, HIRING PEOPLE

Make a positive change – work for US

We are looking for a full-time Trainee Substance Misuse Recovery Worker based in Hull.

Salary range during Traineeship: £24,000. Following successful completion, the salary range will be £24,531 – £27,603.

We are a registered charity with over 40 years of experience transforming the lives of people affected by drugs and alcohol misuse.

East Riding Partnership (ERP) – a collaboration between us and another trust, with hubs in Hull, Bridlington, and Goole. It is a multidisciplinary team led by a consultant, providing community treatment services including aftercare, youth services, community rehabilitation, support for image and performance-enhancing drugs/steroids, and volunteer and peer mentor support.

This is an exciting time to work in the drug and alcohol field, with new career opportunities emerging.

This role offers the chance to join an innovative team based in Hull. You will support service users with diverse and complex needs and their families, addressing issues related to substance use including alcohol. Responsibilities include assessing needs from a person-centred, strength-based perspective. A good understanding of recovery principles and a belief in individuals’ ability to change and live in recovery are essential, along with a commitment to providing access to information and tools for a fulfilling life in recovery.

If you have relevant experience in substance misuse or Health and Social Care, and hold GCSE grade 4 or above in English and Maths or equivalent, we would like to hear from you.

During the Traineeship, the successful candidate will undertake an academic qualification and produce a portfolio demonstrating the competencies required for the Recovery Worker role.

Please note: You must have a valid Right to Work in the UK. We are unable to support sponsorship visas.

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary £24,531 – £27,603 per annum, depending on experience
• Generous annual leave: 29 days, increasing to 31 after 2 years and 34 after 5 years, plus public holidays
• Attractive pension package (6% employer contribution)
• Health scheme
• Training opportunities aligned with personalized learning and development plans
• Enhanced sick pay
• Opportunity to be part of a fast-growing, exciting organization

Working with us is more than a job; it’s an investment in making a difference in the lives of people with substance misuse issues and their families.

Please note: We do not accept CVs. To apply, click on the link provided to be redirected to our website.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, and promote fair and equal treatment of all employees and service users.

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