Change Grow Live
Job title:
Recovery Worker
Company
Change Grow Live
Job description
Overview:Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.Our core values are ‘Be open, be compassionate and be bold’ and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.As a Recovery Worker with Change Grow Live you’ll work with people who use our services, helping them get to where they want to be.Do you have experience in substance misuse? Do you want to make a difference for people struggling with the aftermath of quarantine and the Covid 19 crisis? For some of our service users this has had a negative impact and caused an increase in their levels of alcohol or cannabis consumption.Would you like to work in an environment where you can use your experience and skills to achieve the best for people? Here is your opportunity to be a part of a structured programme that will be delivered exclusively remotely (over the phone/ internet). You will work directly with our Service Users in a one-to-one setting (remotely) to support them to achieve their goals.Where: StevenageFull Time Hours: 37.5 per weekFull Time Salary: £27,449.52 – £31,529.41 (pro rata for part time hours)Allowance: Outer London Weighting £683.99 (Pro Rata for part time hours)Contract Type: Permanent Responsibilities:Our model is to help people to rebuild a sense of control and empowerment in their lives and to make this programme Service User friendly and accessible. As part of our team, you will work flexibly, including some evenings and weekends, to have the most positive impact for people who use our services. Through consultancy and training, you will develop skills in delivering MI (Motivational Interviewing) based interventions and increase your professional confidence around the needs of the people who access our services.About the role:
- Supporting service users from point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey
- Providing screening, assessment, and recovery planning and onward referral
- Reducing drug and alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community
- Promoting carer, service user and community involvement
- Providing advocacy for access to partnership services
- Working with service users to support social (re)integration, enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives: promoting recovery, resilience, peer support and self-determination
- Research, design and prepare subject matter and materials for groups / pods.
- Deliver structured content within group settings to service users at various stages of recovery
- Engage with debriefing and evaluations with co-facilitators after groups/pods have taken place, reviewing progress and identifying concerns with service users
- Tailor specific workshops around the needs of the service users, such as: anger management, sleep disorders, relationships, etc
About you:
- Have a strong understanding of substance misuse issues and experience of working within a similar field
- Be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written with good IT skills
- Proactive and able to work on own initiative with excellent time management and prioritising skills
- Have a good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services, and good practice
- Be a supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in partnership with a wide range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders
- Ability to manage change successfully in a way that prioritises the needs of service users
- Understand the importance of information governance processes and commit to follow and apply all necessary safeguards
- Seek out learning opportunities to improve and broaden your professional knowledge and skills and to contribute and oversee the learning and development of others
What we will give to you:
- 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service
- Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
- Contributory pension scheme
- Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
- A friendly and supportive team
- Training, career development & progression opportunities
Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more hereIf this sounds like you and you would like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live, then we would love to talk to you. Salary Range (pro rata if part time): CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,449.52 – £31,529.41) ILW / OLW /Fringe: Outer Fringe (£683.99) Closing Date: 20/10/2024 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:: Raymond Jay | [email protected] | 07881335225 : This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.
Expected salary
£27449.52 – 31529.41 per year
Location
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Job date
Wed, 09 Oct 2024 07:42:04 GMT
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