About this role
Job summary Join our team as a Recovery Worker in our women's service in Penzance, Cornwall.
Our Women's service in Cornwall is recruiting for a Recovery Worker to join them in providing high-quality recovery care to a diverse client group. If you are an enthusiastic and creative individual who is passionate about changing people's lives for the better, we'd love to hear from you. Due to the nature of this role, this position has a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) for the applicant to be a woman, ex
Main duties of the job This role has been designed to work specifically with women living across the county, with diverse and complex needs to engage in treatment around their substance use, healthy relationships and mental and emotional health.
This will be a trauma-informed service using an outreach model to ensure the flexibility needed to keep women engaged in treatment. There will be an emphasis on multi-agency working and networking to develop and provide sustainable pathways, supporting women to meet their goals. The role will be based in Penzance.
You will be working full time (37.5 hours) Monday - Friday. As part of this role, you will be required to work occasional Saturdays.
We are part of a large integrated drug and alcohol service working with some of Cornwall's most excluded and disadvantaged people. Successful candidates will work as part of the adult community team, alongside in-house services which include outreach, hospital, clinical, criminal justice and a residential rehabilitation facility. With You is all about working with our clients to find the right path for them to get back to where they want to be, and you will be joining an amazing team of people who go the extra mile to make that happen.
Working within one of our services is always busy, sometimes challenging but always rewarding. We work collaboratively to provide the best support and treatment to anyone who needs it, so why don't you apply to be part of something great!
About us
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 vision of a future where everyone lives a life free from the harm associated with drugs and alcohol. 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
Please see the linked job description and person specification for more information on the role and its responsibilities.
Person Specification
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. 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.
Have attained ONC/NVQ level 3 or be willing to achieve this within 12 months Have demonstrable experience of working or volunteering in health, social care, criminal justice, or other specialist setting Successful track record of working or volunteering with people who have experienced substance misuse issues Have a driving license with access to a vehicle 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 your work Have good oral and written communication skills Be IT competent Able to be flexible with your working hours on occasion Be happy to support other With You locations when needed
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
Penzance
TR18 2JD
United Kingdom
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