This Recovery Worker post sits in the adult community team of a large integrated drug and alcohol service in West Cornwall. The work centres on building treatment plans around each client's own goals to help them return to recovery. It is a 30-hour part-time role, mostly weekdays with occasional Saturdays, working alongside in-house outreach, hospital and rehabilitation services. Candidates need health, social care or criminal justice experience, ideally with substance misuse, and a driving licence with vehicle access.
What the job involves
- Work with clients to identify their goals, ambitions and passions
- Build treatment plans suited to each client's needs
- Support clients back onto the path to recovery
- Work in the adult community team alongside in-house outreach, hospital, clinical, criminal justice and residential rehabilitation services
- Work collaboratively to maintain a high-quality service
What’s required
Experience
- Demonstrable experience working or volunteering in health, social care, criminal justice or another specialist setting
- Track record working or volunteering with people who have experienced substance misuse issues
Skills & knowledge
- Highly organised, with excellent oral and written communication
- Able to manage time, prioritise work and stay resilient under pressure
- Able to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and colleagues
- Able to work in a team and support others when needed
- IT competent
Checks & eligibility
- Driving licence with access to a vehicle
Other
- Flexible with working hours on occasion
- Willing to support other With You locations when needed
- Passionate about the work, with a positive and engaging approach to clients and stakeholders
What’s offered
- Wellbeing benefits
- Annual progression through pay bands
- £1,000 per annum allowance included in the salary
- Supportive and inclusive team environment
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
