We Are With You

Recovery Worker - Children's Social Care

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Job summary

WithYou, Harbour and ITS in Redcar and Cleveland are part of the THRIVE partnership. This integrated domestic abuse and substance use service are looking to recruit a multi-skilled staff member to deliver substance use and domestic abuse interventions within the local authority safeguarding teams. The staff members will be responsible in responding quickly to high risk safeguarding situations, making sure that people receive appropriate support and guidance.

Main duties of the job

You will work as part of a team with the aims of: understanding your clients keeping them safe creating a plan they can achieve with your support checking in with them and reviewing their progress keeping accurate and timely records of your contact with them working effectively with other social care providers e.g. Housing, to cover all aspects of their successful recovery continuously learning and reflecting to improve the outcomes for your clients supporting your colleagues across the service to deliver excellent care

About us

Everyone 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.

Details

Date posted

18 October 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£23,821 to £30,000 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

recroot-5495-50680-52

Job locations

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

TS10 3AN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note, this is currently a Fixed Term Contract until the end of March 2025, however there is the possibility of this role being extended or made permanent in the future. If you have experience in supporting people with a drug and/or alcohol problem, have a compassionate nature and a genuine desire to help others, you could be just what we're looking for. We are looking for someone to predominantly work with Children's Social Care teams and adults, developing pathways into services and engaging proactively with the local community. As a Recovery Worker you will be providing support and advice to people who are experiencing difficulties due to substance misuse. You will have your own caseload, working as part of our team and alongside social care services to identify how we can help. You will develop plans with your clients to help them get their lives back to where they want them to be. You will also be required to deliver group sessions to stakeholders. We are determined and always professional in our approach to each and every case and we never judge, we're just here to help. The successful candidate will be required to work on an outreach basis, working closely with the safeguarding team and will be expected to respond to referrals on the same day to deliver psychosocial interventions with the aim of reducing harm and managing risks alongside the adult access team. 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
    • Additional Information All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included. Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. 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.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Please note, this is currently a Fixed Term Contract until the end of March 2025, however there is the possibility of this role being extended or made permanent in the future. If you have experience in supporting people with a drug and/or alcohol problem, have a compassionate nature and a genuine desire to help others, you could be just what we're looking for. We are looking for someone to predominantly work with Children's Social Care teams and adults, developing pathways into services and engaging proactively with the local community. As a Recovery Worker you will be providing support and advice to people who are experiencing difficulties due to substance misuse. You will have your own caseload, working as part of our team and alongside social care services to identify how we can help. You will develop plans with your clients to help them get their lives back to where they want them to be. You will also be required to deliver group sessions to stakeholders. We are determined and always professional in our approach to each and every case and we never judge, we're just here to help. The successful candidate will be required to work on an outreach basis, working closely with the safeguarding team and will be expected to respond to referrals on the same day to deliver psychosocial interventions with the aim of reducing harm and managing risks alongside the adult access team. 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
    • Additional Information All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included. Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. 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.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Attained ONC/NVQ level 3 or be willing to achieve this within 12 months
    • Have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
    • 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.

    Experience

    Essential

    • To be successful in this role, you will:
    • have some experience of working in a health, social care or related setting
    • have previous experience of working with people who misuse substances
    • have knowledge of health and safety, including assessing client in high-risk situations
    • have knowledge of assessing risks and risk assessments
    • have knowledge and understanding of domestic abuse
    • have knowledge of safeguarding children and adults, and working with children and families
    • have knowledge of harm minimisation interventions and prevention techniques
    • be resilient under pressure and able to prioritise your work
    • have good oral and written communication skills including IT skills
    • be organised and able to manage your time effectively
    • have the ability to build and maintain effective and therapeutic relationships with clients and colleagues alike
    • be adaptable, have excellent time management skills and be able to on your own initiative
    • be flexible with your working hours on occasion

    Desirable

    • We are keen to hear from applicants who have previous experience of working with our client group, and are eager to develop their skills and knowledge at WithYou.
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Attained ONC/NVQ level 3 or be willing to achieve this within 12 months
    • Have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
    • 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.

    Experience

    Essential

    • To be successful in this role, you will:
    • have some experience of working in a health, social care or related setting
    • have previous experience of working with people who misuse substances
    • have knowledge of health and safety, including assessing client in high-risk situations
    • have knowledge of assessing risks and risk assessments
    • have knowledge and understanding of domestic abuse
    • have knowledge of safeguarding children and adults, and working with children and families
    • have knowledge of harm minimisation interventions and prevention techniques
    • be resilient under pressure and able to prioritise your work
    • have good oral and written communication skills including IT skills
    • be organised and able to manage your time effectively
    • have the ability to build and maintain effective and therapeutic relationships with clients and colleagues alike
    • be adaptable, have excellent time management skills and be able to on your own initiative
    • be flexible with your working hours on occasion

    Desirable

    • We are keen to hear from applicants who have previous experience of working with our client group, and are eager to develop their skills and knowledge at WithYou.

    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

    Middlesbrough

    Middlesbrough

    TS10 3AN


    Employer's website

    https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    We Are With You

    Address

    Middlesbrough

    Middlesbrough

    TS10 3AN


    Employer's website

    https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Recruitment Advisor

    Abby Hadfield

    abigail.hadfield@wearewithyou.org.uk

    Details

    Date posted

    18 October 2024

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £23,821 to £30,000 a year

    Contract

    Fixed term

    Duration

    6 months

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    recroot-5495-50680-52

    Job locations

    Middlesbrough

    Middlesbrough

    TS10 3AN


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