Recovery Worker, Young People & Families (Part Time Ref:0012ZD)
- NHS
- Part Time
- Bournemouth
- 23821.00 - 31762.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
Are you a compassionate and motivated individual who wants to change people's lives? Our team in Bournemouth is looking for a part time Recovery Worker to join them in providing high-quality recovery care to a diverse client group. If you are enthusiastic, creative and passionate about helping others, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
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. In this role you will focus on delivery in the Families and Carers part of our service, facilitating peer support groups and 1:1 support. Evening sessions are held weekly on Mondays. 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.
About us
WithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland. Our name reflects who we are - a positive place where people can progress, connect with others and get friendly, expert help in a way that's right for them. Our staff team changes lives. If you're passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, we'd love to hear from you.
Job responsibilities
All applicants must submit a CV along with a cover letter explaining why they should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter. Please note the closing date is the 6th April 2025. This role may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Join our team as Recovery Worker - Young People and Families in Bournemouth. As a leading charity 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 here. This is a part time role working 30 hours per week, Monday evening 18:15 - 20:30 and occasional Saturday working on a rota basis may be required. The salary for the position is £23,821 - £31,762 per annum pro rata. Benefits
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A driving license and access to a vehicle is essential for this position.
- A full job description and person specification are available on request by emailing recruitment@wearewithyou.org.uk.
Experience
Essential
- 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.
- You will have the ability to deliver parenting and behaviour management support to families and be able to coach, mentor and motivate families to make and sustain change.
- You will have experience of working with and supporting families and the ability to work with young people, parents and families in the family home and other community locations, supporting families during difficult situations.
- 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.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
We Are With You
Address
Bournemouth
Bournemouth
BH1 1JU
