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Advanced Recovery Practitioner

Turning Point, Leicester

Advanced Recovery Practitioner

£27981-£32416

Turning Point, Leicester

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 6 days ago, 15 Aug | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: e1e79d5a81134415b04b3598b39eff05

Location ref: Leicester

Full Job Description

  • Co-location at County Hall to work in collaboration with the RECONNECT team.
  • Support a caseload of service users to resettle back into the community from custody, specifically engaging them in structured treatment.
  • Work in collaboration with the RECONNECT team and undertake visits to prisons to help assess needs upon release. This will include completing assessments and ensuring continuity of care post release from custody.
  • Regularly liaise with multi-agencies involved with the case to signpost and co-ordinate support.
  • Attend, contribute and coordinate attendance at relevant meetings and share information relating to service users in treatment with Turning Point.
  • Liaise with Recovery Workers in the main teams to advise on RECONNECT and transfer cases when the service user has engaged in structured treatment and RECONNECT remit has come to an end.
  • Act as a subject matter expert relating to Substance Use and offer advice to RECONNECT colleagues.
  • Prison vetting is essential for this role and will need to be in place prior to starting the role.
  • You will be required to travel to prisons, other services, home visits so a driving licence and access to a car is an essential role requirement.

    Essential:
  • Exceptional report writing and case notes
  • Demonstrable experience in working within a substance use treatment and recovery setting
  • Understanding of risk and risk management, as it applies to substance use and complexity.
  • Significant experience of working in health and social care
    • Desirable:
  • RMN; Social Work, psychology or other relevant qualification
    • As an Advanced Recovery Practitioner, we offer a starting salary of £29,244 with annual pay progression up to £33,880 (Dependent on experience you may be offered a starting salary above the initial starting salary).

    As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer. We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support. What Benefits Will I Receive? We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career - we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes

    25 days' paid holiday a year + Bank Holidays, increasing with each year of service up to 27 days + Bank Holidays. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost. Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following this link to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees., Salary Starting salary £29,244 with annual pay progression up to £33,880

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/advanced-recovery-practitioner-127194075
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