Recovery Worker – Duty Cover

Job title:

Recovery Worker – Duty Cover

Company

NHS

Job description

As a Recovery Worker – Duty Cover, you will be providing support and advice to people who are experiencing difficulties due to substance misuse.Main duties of the jobThe successful candidate will: Cover keywork sessions and any medial reviews Complete UDS, DBST for staff who are not present to attend medical review Issue Naloxone Needle Syringe Provision Take referrals (phone and in person) Support the admin team with any queries Complete an ad-hoc assessment if and when required Respond to partnership agency queriesAbout usEveryone should feel comfortable getting the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health. At We Are With You we work with people on their own goals, whether that’s staying safe and healthy, making small changes or stopping an unwanted habit altogether. We give people support in a way that’s right for them either face to face in their local service, community or online. We provide a free and confidential service without judgement to more than 100,000 people a year. We use our expertise to improve the help available and raise awareness around drugs, alcohol and mental health so that more people can get support. We Are With You.Date posted22 October 2024Pay schemeOtherSalary£23,821 to £31,762 a yearContractFixed termDuration6 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference numberrecroot-5495-50699-11Job locationsShrewsburyShrewsburySY1 2AQJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesIf you have a compassionate nature and a genuine desire to help others, you could be just what we’re looking for. We are determined and always professional in our approach to each and every case and we never judge, we’re just here to help. If you think this could be the career for you, take the first step and apply now to join our amazing team. You will be a compassionate and motivated individual, with an exceptional ability to build meaningful relationships. We’re looking for demonstrable experience working within the health, social care, criminal justice or other specialist setting, ideally with those with substance misuse issues. You will be highly organised, with excellent communication skills and able to manage your time effectively, working 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, with a positive and engaging approach to our clients and key stakeholders. This is an evolving part of our service that is truly making a difference and if you believe you have the passion to be a part of our team, please get in touch or submit your application below. We will provide you with the training and support that you need to develop in your role. Check out what our Shropshire sites have to offer here! Benefits * Competitive salary

• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
• Auto-enrollment into We Are With You’s pension scheme
• Access to a Blue Light Card – giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
• Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
• We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period

Should you be successful in your application, you will be required to provide 3 years’ worth of references and where applicable, will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Additional Information All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised Please note, this is a Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2025. As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people’s lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people and armed forces veterans. As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. With You is also a Disability Confident Employer and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we’ll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesIf you have a compassionate nature and a genuine desire to help others, you could be just what we’re looking for. We are determined and always professional in our approach to each and every case and we never judge, we’re just here to help. If you think this could be the career for you, take the first step and apply now to join our amazing team. You will be a compassionate and motivated individual, with an exceptional ability to build meaningful relationships. We’re looking for demonstrable experience working within the health, social care, criminal justice or other specialist setting, ideally with those with substance misuse issues. You will be highly organised, with excellent communication skills and able to manage your time effectively, working 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, with a positive and engaging approach to our clients and key stakeholders. This is an evolving part of our service that is truly making a difference and if you believe you have the passion to be a part of our team, please get in touch or submit your application below. We will provide you with the training and support that you need to develop in your role. Check out what our Shropshire sites have to offer here! Benefits * Competitive salary

• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
• Auto-enrollment into We Are With You’s pension scheme
• Access to a Blue Light Card – giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
• Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
• We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period

Should you be successful in your application, you will be required to provide 3 years’ worth of references and where applicable, will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Additional Information All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised Please note, this is a Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2025. As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people’s lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people and armed forces veterans. As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. With You is also a Disability Confident Employer and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we’ll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Attained ONC/NVQ level 3 or be willing to achieve this within 12 months.
• You will also need to meet our safeguarding requirements of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

ExperienceEssential

• To be successful in this role, you will:
• have some experience of working in a health, social care or related setting
• have the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and colleagues alike
• be able to work effectively in a team, supporting others when needed
• be resilient under pressure and able to prioritise you work
• have good oral and written communication skills
• be comfortable using IT and digital media
• be organised and able to manage your time effectively
• able to be flexible with your working hours on occasion
• be happy to support other With You locations when needed

Desirable

• A full job description will be available upon request.

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Attained ONC/NVQ level 3 or be willing to achieve this within 12 months.
• You will also need to meet our safeguarding requirements of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

ExperienceEssential

• To be successful in this role, you will:
• have some experience of working in a health, social care or related setting
• have the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and colleagues alike
• be able to work effectively in a team, supporting others when needed
• be resilient under pressure and able to prioritise you work
• have good oral and written communication skills
• be comfortable using IT and digital media
• be organised and able to manage your time effectively
• able to be flexible with your working hours on occasion
• be happy to support other With You locations when needed

Desirable

• A full job description will be available upon request.

Expected salary

£23821 – 31762 per year

Location

Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Job date

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 07:37:43 GMT

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