Recovery Worker - Lincoln, United Kingdom - We Are With You
Description
If 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.
This role is based at HMP Lincoln
We have an exciting opportunity within our service at HMP Lincoln and are looking for a dynamic and committed individual to join our team as a Recovery Worker.
We are looking for someone with outstanding communication skills and the ability to work effectively as a team player in a collaborative and supportive manner.
About this job
You will work as part of a team with the aims of:
- understanding your clients
- creating a plan that 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
REQUIRED SKILLS:
To be successful in this Recovery Worker role, you will:
- have some experience of working in a health, social care, or related setting
- 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 comfortable using IT and digital media
- be organised and able to manage your time effectively
- be flexible with your working hours on occasion
- be happy to support other With You locations when needed
You will also need to meet our safeguarding requirements of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
DESIRABLE SKILLS:
- have previous experience of working with people who misuse substances
- knowledge of health and safety, including assessing clients in high-risk situations
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Working pattern: 7.5 hours a day Mon - Fri 7-3, 8-4, 1-9 shifts occasional weekends
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