Recovery Worker

We Are With You

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Job summary

Our service in South Ayrshire is looking for a Recovery Worker to join them in providing high quality recovery care to a diverse client group.

Main duties of the job

This role is about: 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.

Date posted

10 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,000 to £24,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

recroot-5495-51053-42

Job locations

Ayr

KA7 2EA

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you are an enthusiastic and creative individual and are passionate about changing people's lives for the better, we'd love to hear from you. This is a full time, permanent role with a salary of £23,400 per annum. Please note SVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care is required for SSSC registration purposes and a driving license and access to a vehicle is essential for this position. 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 other 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. The post is with the Connect4Change Service who provide multidisciplinary intensive, flexible, and assertive outreach support for vulnerable people who:

are 16+ and a resident of South Ayrshire

may be disengaging from core alcohol or drugs services

and / or have had recent contact with emergency services due to their alcohol and drug use

and / or have experienced a recent non-fatal overdose

We are determined and always professional in our approach to each and every case and we never judge, we're just here to help. There will be assessments to carry out and records you need to keep and update, that's all part of our professional commitment and service to our clients and commissioners. If you think this could be the career for you, take the first step and apply now to join our amazing 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

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/PVG check. Diversity Statement 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, people of all ages and armed forces veterans.

Job description

Job responsibilities

are 16+ and a resident of South Ayrshire

may be disengaging from core alcohol or drugs services

and / or have had recent contact with emergency services due to their alcohol and drug use

and / or have experienced a recent non-fatal overdose

Competitive salary

28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

SVQ level 3 in Social Services & Healthcare or equivalent
Registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) or meet the registration requirements
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
You will also need to meet our safeguarding requirements of a satisfactory enhanced PVG 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 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

We'll give your application priority if you:
have previous experience of working with people who misuse substances
knowledge of health and safety, including assessing client in high-risk situations
You will also need to meet our safeguarding requirements of a satisfactory enhanced PVG check.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

SVQ level 3 in Social Services & Healthcare or equivalent
Registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) or meet the registration requirements
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
You will also need to meet our safeguarding requirements of a satisfactory enhanced PVG 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 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

We'll give your application priority if you:
have previous experience of working with people who misuse substances
knowledge of health and safety, including assessing client in high-risk situations
You will also need to meet our safeguarding requirements of a satisfactory enhanced PVG check.

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.