Would you like to work closely with rough sleepers to promote and improve health and well-being?

The service

New Beginnings Brent Recovery and Wellbeing service is a WDP led integrated drug and alcohol service, in partnership with CNWL.  The service has been supporting residents in Brent since April 2018 and offers a broad range of recovery orientated, high quality services to meet their needs

WDP is committed to the ongoing professional development of all our staff.  Through joining WDP, you will receive a warm welcome, peer support, extensive training, regular supervision and the chance to thrive in a lively and aspirational organisation.

The role

The post holder will be a dynamic, driven individual who is committed to providing assertive outreach in order to engage or re- engage the homeless population into treatment:

• To carry out triage and comprehensive substance misuse assessments, risk assessments and develop person-centred Recovery Care Plans
• Conduct street outreach to engage/reengage homeless individuals misusing substances
• Deliver satellite provisions within local services e.g. GPs, probation, hostels etc
• Deliver brief interventions and extended brief interventions
• Work in collaboration with Housing teams, local authority officers and other treatment agencies to minimise the prevalence of street drinking and anti-social behaviour by supporting people in to treatment

Conditions

• Salary band of £24,627 - £29,000 per annum
• Fixed Term contract until March 31st 2022
• 37.5 hours per week

Location

The job will be based across multiple service hubs in Brent at WDP New Beginnings & Brent Council

Why should you apply?

• A new challenge
• Specialist role
• Competitive salary

Interested?

The closing date for applications is Sunday 31st of January 2021 at 00:00 midnight.

The interviews will take place the week commencing the 15th of February 2020.

Interviews are likely to take place via Teams, to support social distancing

WDP and Our Values

WDP is an innovative behaviour change charity.  We facilitate long-lasting transformation in people’s lives to improve health, wellbeing and social integration.  We work across the fields of substance misuse, young person’s support, employability, sexual health and inpatient services.

All staff are required to work to WDP’s four values:

• Entrepreneurial
• In partnership
• Strong belief in service users
• Community focused

All posts are subject to disclosure and barring service check.

Charity People are seeking a Recovery Practitioner who is skilled and experienced in working with people who have issues surrounding homelessness and/or substance misuse.

The successful candidate will work in a new residential setting for a charitable organisation based in Kingston, working with a focus on several people who reside there who have experienced homelessness and issues around drugs and alcohol. Your role will be to deliver a strength-based structured day programme for the residents using a range of therapeutically diverse approaches. The aim is to facilitate person-centred health and wellbeing interventions to help each resident in their drug and alcohol recovery and any mental health needs.

You will manage a small caseload as the Enhanced Recovery Practitioner, and will carry out assessments, SMART support planning and one to one sessions tailored around the individual needs of the residents. Naturally, you will work to ensure risk management, health and safety and safeguarding issues are taken care of, and work within best practice of record keeping.

This is a part time job, working over three days per week and it is paying £15.33 per hour, plus £1.85 holiday pay per hour. This is a temporary role, to run for around three months, and if all is going well this role could well become permanent.

If you are available for this role, can travel in to Kingston three days per week and are experienced in working with vulnerable people who have experienced homelessness or substance misuse, then please do reach out to Zelda Leader at Charity People for further information about this position.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Would you like to make a difference working with service users with problematic substance use?

The service

Working in partnership with Camden & Islington NHS Foundation Trust, WDP is subcontracted to deliver recovery-based services across the London Borough of Kingston.

The Kingston Wellbeing Service is an integrated drug and alcohol treatment and recovery support service that serves adult residents of the Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames.  Based at the Surbiton Health Centre and operating at locations across the borough, the service is high performing, ambitious and extremely well regarded by stakeholders and the local community.

The role

We are looking for an exceptional person with the right blend of skills, experience and personal qualities who can make a significant contribution to the continued success and development of the service.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated, passionate about service users and delivering high-quality services and someone who thrives as part of a successful team.

Key requirements of candidates are:

• Experience in working with service users with substance misuse problems
• Experience of working with people involved in the criminal justice system
• Experience in running groups

Conditions

• Salary band of £24,627 - £29,000 per annum
• Permanent

Interested?

The closing date for applications is 21st of March 2021 at 00:00 midnight

WDP and our values

WDP is an innovative behaviour-change charity.  We facilitate long-lasting transformation in people’s lives to improve health, wellbeing and social integration.  We work across the fields of substance misuse, young person’s support, employability, sexual health and inpatient services.

All staff are required to work to WDP’s four values:

• Entrepreneurial
• In partnership
• Strong belief in service users
• Community-focused

WDP is a recovery-focused organisation. Our staff and volunteers are committed to helping our service users to improve their health and wellbeing, and to become free from dependency.

WDP is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Would you like to support service users into substance misuse treatment and away from crime?

The service

WDP New Beginnings has been providing drug and alcohol services in the London Borough of Brent since 2006 and has been awarded the new contract as lead provider, working in partnership with Central and North-West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL).

The role

The successful post holder will assess, engage and resettle service users actively involved in the criminal justice system. The role will involve working from WDP premises, courts, Probation Offices and other appropriate settings

Conditions

• Salary band of £24,627 - £29,000
• Fixed Term Contract until March 31st 2022
• 37.5 hours per week

Location

The successful candidate will be based at WDP New Beginnings (two sites: Cobbold Road and Willesden Hubs)

Why should you apply? 

• A new challenge working with those in the criminal justice system
• Specialist role
• Competitive salary

Interested?

The closing date for applications is Sunday 14th March 2021 at 00:00 midnight.

WDP and our values

WDP is an innovative behaviour change charity.  We facilitate long-lasting transformation in people’s lives to improve health, wellbeing and social integration.  We work across the fields of substance misuse, young person’s support, employability, sexual health and inpatient services.

All staff are required to work to WDP’s four values:

• Entrepreneurial
• In partnership
• Strong belief in service users
• Community focused

The Service

WDP Redbridge is a fully integrated drug and alcohol treatment and recovery service for the London Borough of Redbridge.  Our specialist team includes substance misuse workers, doctors, nurses, as well as volunteers and peer mentors. Together we offer a wide range of pharmacological, psychosocial and recovery-orientated interventions for individuals and their families who wish to receive support and treatment for their drug and/or alcohol related problems.

We are seeking to recruit a passionate and dynamic Recovery Practitioner to join our opiate and non-opiate team and contribute to our ongoing success in this diverse and vibrant borough.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join WDP Redbridge as we implement a reshaped service provision to provide the best possible care to service users.  You will bring a wealth of experience and a can-do attitude as a recovery practitioner to a busy service.

Experience of working within substance misuse is essential. This role will require the post holder to assess the needs of service users, deliver effective interventions the managed caseload, complete detailed timely reports, and work closely with our clinical team and partner agencies.

Conditions

• Salary band of £24,627 - £29,000 per annum
• Permanent contract
• 37.5 hours per week

Location

Ilford

Why Should You Apply? 

• A new challenge
• Focussed caseload
• Competitive salary

Interested?

The closing date for applications is 21 March 2021.

WDP and Our Values

WDP is an innovative behaviour change charity.  We facilitate long-lasting transformation in people’s lives to improve health, wellbeing and social integration.  We work across the fields of substance misuse, young person’s support, employability, sexual health and inpatient services.

All staff are required to work to WDP’s four values:

• Entrepreneurial
• In partnership
• Strong belief in service users
• Community-focused

Do you want to make a difference now and for the future?

Are you confident, approachable, self-motivated and have a flexible attitude?

Then join our team supporting Young Carers, aged 5-18 years, who have caring responsibilities for someone in their family due to disability, long-term illness, mental health, or drug or alcohol misuse. There is potential for fixed term or permanent contracts. Full time hours preferred but part-time would be considered for the right candidate.

You will be part of a team delivering services across East Kent so having your own car is essential. You will manage an existing caseload and new referrals, meeting with families and Young Carers to complete statutory assessments, and providing short-term interventions that support Young Carers to improve their resilience, educational chances and wellbeing. This might be signposting to local services, action planning, one-to-one support, or our workshop programme.

Working closely with schools and Childrens Services, you will make referrals to a range of professionals and community services, ensuring whole family needs are met and thereby reducing the impact of caring on the Young Carer.

As a CYP Coordinator, you will plan and deliver workshop sessions and respite activities, providing opportunities for Young Carers to spend time with their peers and recognise that they are not alone.

You can make the difference and give a Young Carer their childhood back.

Spitalfields Crypt Trust (SCT)

Spitalfields Crypt Trust (SCT) is an East London charity providing practical help, support and training to people who have been homeless and suffering from addiction. It runs a homeless drop-in, a Recovery Hub (which includes an abstinence-based residential recovery hostel, an Addictions Counselling Programme, and a Training & Development Programme), supported houses and two social enterprises supporting people in recovery from addictions to put their lives back together. Our integrative approach is based on the ‘Recovery Capital’ methodology and is a whole-person approach, which considers physical, cultural, social, human, and spiritual factors and assets.

In employment we actively seek to recruit people with a good combination of talent, skills, and potential, promoting equality for all, and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates.  We select all candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications, experience and commitment to the values and purposes of the organisation. (Sources - Equal Opportunities Policy 2.2 (i) and (v)).  SCT is a growing organisation with opportunities for people with good motivational skills and high levels of initiative.

The Role

You will facilitate and co-facilitate group sessions including relapse prevention, psycho-education, and 12-step and process groups. You will also manage a small case load of clients from the programme offering regular on-to-one interventions.

The role will require you to participate in regular team meetings with colleagues within our supported housing team. You will also be required to liaise with external agencies and work creatively to provide the most appropriate treatment plans for clients with complex needs.

You may be required to cover occasional evening aftercare groups.

Main Responsibilities

• Undertake assessment of people entering the service through various referral sources.
• Develop, facilitate and review a group work programme which meets the needs our clients. These might include dual diagnosis, trauma, cross addiction, criminal justice issues and various types of substance use.
• Provide a holistic package of care to individuals which meets their needs and includes working with colleagues in our other departments to help them with diversionary activities, employment, training and education.
• Work with the Supported Housing team to ensure people are safe, secure and maintain their tenancy - and are ready to move on to independent living.
• Provide a range of one-to-one interventions that might include MI, Person Centred Care, CBT, DBT and Trauma work.
• Manage a case load of individuals with a wide spectrum of needs.
• Assist individuals to understand the effects and benefits of any medication prescribed for them and the importance of complying with their treatment regime. This might include liaison with pharmacists, doctors and psychiatrists for monitoring purposes.
• Provide psycho-education to raise awareness and understanding of substances and their effects.
• Provide onward referral and liaison with wrap around support within SCT to enable our residents to achieve social integration and personal development.

Client Management

• To coordinate and carry out assessment of new residents and the referral and acceptance process, ensuring that each client has a programme appropriate to their particular needs.
• Conduct joint 3,6 and 9 month reviews with colleagues from Supported Housing.
• To provide group and individual counselling as required by the project.

Operational Support

• Comply with all monitoring and evaluation information as required.

General Responsibilities

• Engage and inspire people in recovery.
• To ensure a safe and secure environment for residents, free, in particular, from alcohol and drugs, and from abusive behaviour and exploitation.
• Ensure that all SCT activities are carried out with due regard to health and safety legislation, SCT policy and good practice. 
• Work within the policies and procedures of SCT.

• Implement the Equal Opportunities Policy, understanding its implication in the development of services to clients.
• Attend regular supervision sessions.
• Attend meetings within and on behalf of SCT as appropriate.
• Undertake other tasks consistent with the post or as delegated by your line manager.

Strategic Excellence

• Be an effective role model, with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Work collaboratively with Recovery Hub team.
• To ensure you are kept up to date with developments within the sector, thus enhancing your knowledge and practice
• To capture the outcomes of primary programme with all monitoring and evaluation methods that are required by your line manager, in order to capture the impact of SCT work, whilst ensuring the voice of SCT clients are heard.

Qualifications and Experience

ESSENTIAL

Educated to degree level or Diploma Level 4 in counselling. 2 years’ experience of therapeutic work with people in recovery.

• 2 years’ experience of one-to-one counselling.
• A solid working understanding of 12-step facilitation, CBT, MI, Relapse Prevention techniques and other interventions applicable to working with people in recovery.
• Experience of delivering group work.
• Experience of delivering therapeutic group work within a 12-step and non 12-step context.
• Experience of encouraging individuals to reflect on their behaviour (consequences and risks), recognise the benefits and potential for change and providing support and encouragement to help individuals achieve change positively within an abstinent community.
• When necessary the ability to challenge people and ensure healthy psycho-social boundaries are observed.
• Assisting individuals to identify their requirements and priorities. Identify explore and assess a range of options for our service users and select and agree on an appropriate course of action.
• Using effective support systems and networks to develop own knowledge and practice.
• Principles of confidentiality of information.
• The ability to understand and work with other people’s points of view, values and beliefs.
• The ability to change working techniques based on new information or evidence.
• Able to encourage others to express their views, feelings and wishes.
• Uses and follows known procedures to identify and solve problems.
• Confidently contributes to debate within the staff team.
• Promotes SCT by their own standards of conduct.
• Adopts an active role within the team.
• Encourages, values and respects contributions from other team members
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Good IT skills.
• Able to work within an organisation that holds Christian ideals of forgiveness, grace and love for the individual at its heart.

DESIRABLE

• A MSc in Addiction or Counselling studies
• Knowledge of local services and geography.
• Knowledge of homelessness sector, social housing and the benefits system.
• Experience of working in a pluralistic recovery environment.
• Experience of working with homeless people and people with complex needs.

This Job Description should be read in conjunction with SCT’s Mission & Ethos Statement.

Join a team that's making a real difference.

Adfam is the national charity working to improve life for families affected by substance misuse, and gambling.

We are the only national charity tackling the effects of alcohol, drug use or gambling on family members and friends. We improve life for thousands of people. One way we do this is by empowering families and friends to get the support they need.

We want anyone affected by someone else's drug or alcohol use or gambling problem to have the chance to benefit from healthy relationships, be part of a loving and supportive family and enjoy mental and physical wellbeing.

We are working with treatment services in York and North Yorkshire to deliver new support provision for adult family members affected by someone else’s substance use.

We are looking for a full time (but part time will be considered) Family Support Coordinator, who will be a professional with experience of working with adults affected in this way, to join the Adfam team.

This is a new post which will suit an energetic, enthusiastic and creative person who wants to work with an innovative and exciting national charity, and to develop new approaches to supporting families affected by substance misuse.

Salary range: £22,000-24,500pa (pro rata)

6.5% contributory pension scheme

Contract: Two years

This project will be based in York/North Yorkshire (during Covid restrictions the role is home based)

Closing date: 12.00pm Wednesday March 24th, 2021

Interviews will be held on Wednesday March 31st, 2021 via zoom

Application packs can be downloaded from our website.

For more information about Adfam, please visit our website.

Adfam actively welcomes applications from all sections of society.

PSYCHOSOCIAL INTERVENTION WORKER, EDWIN HOUSE (CARE AND REABLEMENT), NOTTINGHAM, PERMANENT, 37 HPW, FRWK05 £18,430 - £20,133

PSYCHOSOCIAL INTERVENTION WORKER REQUIRED FOR NEW AND EXCITING SUBSTANCE MISUSE SERVICE IN NOTTINGHAM

Framework Housing Association is the lead provider of drug and alcohol treatment within Nottingham City and is excited to be able to offer this unique opportunity to work within a specialised service.

Framework is looking to appoint a Psychosocial Intervention worker for its Care and Reablement (Residential) service. You will join our team of Senior Support Workers, Support Workers and a Psychosocial Team- providing high standards of care and support to Service users. This will include supporting service users in recovery from drug and alcohol misuse and promoting independence and reablement. Edwin House is a CQC registered facility located in Nottingham.

Excellent communication skills are essential alongside experience of working with vulnerable people.

Please note Psychosocial Intervention Workers are required to work over a 7 day week.

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

STAFF NURSE, EDWIN HOUSE, NOTTINGHAM, A4C BAND 5 £24,907 - £30,615, 37 HPW

STAFF NURSE REQUIRED FOR INPATIENT DETOX SERVICE IN NOTTINGHAM

This is an exciting opportunity to join Nottingham’s specialist substance misuse inpatient detoxification unit.

Framework is looking to appoint a suitably qualified and skilled person to take on the role of Staff Nurse within the 14 bedded inpatient detox service.

The Staff Nurse will act as a role model, demonstrating high standards of care. The Staff Nurse will be providing specialist education and person-centred care in a holistic environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the development, management and promotion of a specialist service providing treatment to service users across the country.

This is a great opportunity for any RMN or RGN to join our multi-disciplinary team consisting of our Consultant in Addictions Psychiatry, Doctors, NMP’s, Nurses, Support Workers and Therapy Team.

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

You’ve got a good understanding of mental health issues and really enjoy supporting others to achieve independence and lead their own recovery. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as a Recovery Worker.

Right now, our Supported Housing service in Southend is looking for someone like you to support the people who use our services to maintain their tenancy and independence in the community. Not only are we committed to putting them at the heart of everything we do, we recognise they should be involved in decisions that affect their future too. That’s why we need you to inspire and support them to lead their own recovery. So, whether it’s helping to come up with a personal support plan that will see them achieve their goals and aspirations, developing domestic and finance management skills or accessing work, leisure or educational opportunities, your empathy, enthusiasm and compassion will have every chance to shine. Entering accurate case notes onto our IT system will be important too. And, when it comes to regularly liaising with GP surgeries, the local council, charities etc. or promoting the service within the community, again, we'll count on you.

The chances are, you already work in the mental health field. What is for certain is that you’re caring, consistent, flexible and creative, work well under pressure, know how to connect with people at all levels and, like us, are keen to break down the stigma of mental health. Oh and you’re happy working independently or, as a valued member of our team, being part of a weekly rota system and providing sleep in cover. An understanding of drug and alcohol, county lines and anti social behaviour are important, along with the ability to partake in learning and development opportunities. 

This is for 2 permanent role's, requiring the post-holders to each work 37.5 hours per week.

The post holders will be required to work shifts within a 7 day rolling rota, including between 1‐2 night sleep in shifts per week.

The salary for this post is £17,354.00 per annum, inclusive of £350.00 Location Allowance per annum. The sleep in shifts will also be paid at £78.30 per shift (approx 1-2 per week).

We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or who are from a BAME background.

Closing Date for applications is 11:59pm on 10th March 2021 (We reserve the right to close vacancies before the specified closing date, should a large number of applications be received).

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits? Apply now via our website.

Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and everyone of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.

You've got a good understanding of mental health issues and really enjoy supporting others to achieve independence and lead their own recovery. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as a Recovery Worker.

Right now, our new Crisis service in Blackpool is looking for someone like you to support people in the community, concentrating on their personal goals and aspirations. Not only are we committed to putting them at the heart of everything we do, we recognise they should be involved in decisions that affect their future too.

That's why we need you to inspire and support them to lead their own recovery. This will include liaising with clinical teams to discuss referrals and clinical presentation of service users, leading on risk management and safety planning for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis and introducing therapeutic tools and interventions to services users tailored to their particular needs. Entering accurate case notes onto our IT system will be important too. And, when it comes to regularly liaising with GP surgeries, the local council, charities etc. or promoting the service within the community, again, we'll count on you.

The chances are, you already work in the mental health field. What is for certain is that you're caring, consistent, flexible and creative, work well under pressure, know how to connect with people at all levels and, like us, are keen to break down the stigma of mental health.

This is a new service and we currently have a number of full time, permanent vacancies available.

The post-holder will be required to work 37.5 hours per week.

The salary for this role £17,754.00 per annum with progression up to £17,980 pa.  

This role is being recruited for on a rolling basis.

We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or who are from a BAME background.

It is a mandatory requirement of the application process for this post that candidates submit a CV and Supporting Statement, thus only candidates that provide this, and who meet the essential criteria within the person specification, will be considered for an interview.

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits? Apply now via our website.

Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.

You’ve got a good understanding of mental health issues and really enjoy supporting others to achieve independence and lead their own recovery. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as a Recovery Worker.

Right now, we are looking for someone like you to join our Windsor Road Care Home service in Ansdell. We provide 24 hour residential care for individuals aged 18 and over living with enduring mental ill health. Not only are we committed to putting them at the heart of everything we do, we recognise they should be involved in decisions that affect their future too. That’s why we need you to inspire and support them to lead their own recovery. So, whether it’s helping to come up with a personal support plan that will see them achieve their goals and aspirations, developing domestic and finance management skills or accessing work, leisure or educational opportunities, your empathy, enthusiasm and compassion will have every chance to shine. Entering accurate case notes onto our IT system will be important too. And, when it comes to regularly liaising with GP surgeries, local community mental health teams and external agencies, or promoting the service within the community, again, we'll count on you.

The chances are, you already work in the mental health field or have significant experience working in a care setting and supporting people with complex needs. What is for certain is that you’re caring, consistent, flexible and creative, work well under pressure, know how to connect with people at all levels and, like us, are keen to break down the stigma of mental health. Oh and you’re happy working independently or, as a valued member of our team, being part of a weekly rota system and available for on call duties.

This is a permanent, full-time role available at 37.5 hours per week.

The salary for this post is £17,004.00 with progression to £17,230.00  per annum.

There is also the option to work some sleep in shifts, paid at a rate of £78.30 per night.

We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or who are from a BAME background.

It is a mandatory requirement of the application process for this post that candidates submit a CV and Supporting Statement, thus only candidates that provide this, and who meet the essential criteria within the person specification,  will be considered for an interview.

The closing date for this post is 18th March 2021 at 11:59pm, however we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised date if sufficient applications are received prior.

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits? Apply now via our website.

Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.

Do you have an understanding of mental health issues or experience of working in mental health? Would you like to be part of an organisation that counts on the professionalism, insight, expertise and passion of its staff to inspire individual recovery for the people they work with? Then join us as a Casual Recovery Worker on an ‘as and when’ needed basis.

Right now, we are looking for a Casual Recovery Worker to join the team at our 24 hour supported housing service in Bishop Auckland. Day-to-day, you’ll support individuals to develop emotional management and personal life skills to achieve greater independence and self-esteem. And, when it comes to liaising with statutory and voluntary agencies to give people access to a full range of services, again, we’ll rely on your expertise. A great listener, with a flexible approach and a flair for planning and prioritising a busy workload, you love motivating and engaging people in a range of developmental and rehabilitative activities. What’s more, you have a good understanding of mental health issues and how they affect people. You will also need good record keeping skills and be adept at data entry and willing to participate in a 24/7 rota that includes lone working, weekends, and sleep-ins.

The hourly rate for Casual Workers is £8.72.

We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or who are from a BAME background.

It is a mandatory requirement of the application process for this post that candidates submit a CV and Supporting Statement, thus only candidates that provide this, and who meet the essential criteria within the person specification, will be considered for an interview.

The closing date for this post is 16th March 2021 at 11:59pm, however, we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised date if sufficient applications are received prior.

Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.