Job DescriptionIf you have a compassionate nature and a genuine desire to help others, you could be just what we're looking for.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.Our vibrant services in Wigan and Leigh provide support to people concerned about their own or someone else's alcohol or drug use.
We have services in both Wigan and Leigh but much of our work is carried out in the local communities we serve.
Check out what our Wigan and Leigh sites have to offer About this jobYou will work as part of a team with the aims of: understanding your clients keeping them safecreating a plan they can achieve with your supportchecking in with them and reviewing their progresskeeping accurate and timely records of your contact with themworking 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 clientssupporting your colleagues across the service to deliver excellent care Please note that the salary is dependent on experience.Required SkillsTo be successful in this role, you will: have attained ONC/NVQ level 3 or be willing to achieve this within 12 monthshave some experience of working in a health, social care or related settinghave the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and colleagues alikebe able to work effectively in a team, supporting others when neededbe resilient under pressure and able to prioritise you work have good oral and written communication skillsbe comfortable using IT and digital mediabe organised and able to manage your time effectivelyable to be flexible with your working hours on occasionbe happy to support other With You locations when needed You will also need to meet our safeguarding requirements of a satisfactory enhanced DBS checkDesirable SkillsWe'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 Although it is not essential, a driving licence and access to a vehicle is preferred.About The CompanyEveryone 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.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.As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role.
With You is also a Disability Confident Employer and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role.If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.BenefitsCompetitive salary28 days annual leave, plus bank holidaysAn extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choiceEnhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave2 days paid volunteer leave per yearAuto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension schemeAccess to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brandsFlexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeingWe 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 check.
Additional InformationAll 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.