Recovery Worker

Job description

Job details
Posting date: 30 November 2021
Salary: £22,800 to £33,000 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 15 December 2021
Location: London, UK
Company: Humankind
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: VN952

Summary
"When you choose to join us, you're choosing more than just a job…. you're choosing to make a difference"

We are looking for Recovery Worker to join us at a time of exciting development and transformation across our London service partnership in Islington.

You will be an integral member of our dynamic treatment team working closely with the Team Managers across the partnership, providing help for a range of complex needs including drug and alcohol use, facilitating access to treatment and support for themselves and their families. You will be providing targeted support, from brief interventions through to structured treatment, ensuring that every recovery journey is tailored to individual priorities. We take a "whole person" holistic approach, offering advice, support and practical assistance to ensure that every service user's package of care encompasses all areas of their wellbeing, not just their substance use, to achieve the best possible outcomes for every person.

By joining our teams of passionate individuals, you will be contributing to making this happen. You can really make the difference by believing in our service users and their ability to make positive changes when they don't always believe in themselves.

If you are looking for a role where you can develop your existing skills and learn something new every day. We are keen to hear from you if you have relevant experience and/or are a graduate in the field of Health, Social Care, and the Social Sciences.

For full person specification and job details, please visit this link.

We are committed to fair chances for all and making sure everyone can access the help and support they need to realise their potential. By joining our teams of passionate individuals, you will be contributing to making this happen. You can really make a difference by believing in our service users and their ability to make positive changes when they don't always believe in themselves.

If you feel that you would fit with our values & ethos, are passionate about supporting people, but maybe don't feel you have the experience required, talk to us about your transferrable skills. For the right people, we can provide development to help you to realise your potential and career aspirations.

Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address you provide on your application form. We will contact shortlisted candidates by email to confirm the arrangements for interview. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notification as you will not be notified by any other means. Please remember to check your junk folder.

Please be aware that due to recent changes in legislation we have updated our recruitment criteria for certain roles. A job offer may be subject to providing evidence of two mandatory COVID vaccines.