Recovery Worker - Part Time

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 role is specifically to provide support to clients pre, during and post entry to residential rehabilitation. The role involves transporting clients to residential rehabilitation services in areas typically outside of the Scottish Borders for which travel expenses are reimbursed. On occasion this role will require a degree of flexibility in working hours.

This is a part time role working 18.75 hours per week. Please note for this role SVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care is required for SSSC registration purposes, a driving license and access to a vehicle is also essential.

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. 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.

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.

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
• A full job description and person specification is available on request.

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

We Are With You Borders

High Street

Galashiels

Selkirkshire

TD1 1RZ

Employer's website

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