Our service in Argyll & Bute is commissioned to provide a recovery service for people concerned about their own or someone else’s drug or alcohol use and delivers psycho social interventions in both one to one and group settings for adults entering or sustaining their recovery from drug/alcohol use.
We have service bases in Dunoon, Helensburgh, Oban and the Isle of Islay staffed by Recovery Workers, Recovery Champions and Volunteers but much of our work is carried out in the local communities that we serve.
We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dynamic Recovery Worker to provide outreach and support services for individuals across Argyll & Bute, but particularly in the Helensburgh/Lomond area, who are using drugs and/or alcohol.
What we’re looking for
Ideally the successful candidate will have outstanding communication skills and the ability to work effectively as a team player in a collaborative and supportive manner. You will be someone who thrives under pressure, has good time management and prioritisation skills and can work well with others.
In addition you will need to be positive, confident and well organised with experience of working with substance misuse service users in a health, social care or criminal justice setting.
An SVQ Level 3 in Adult Social Care is required as a minimum qualification or equivalent qualifications that are in line with SSSC requirements. Registration with the SSSC is essential.
In return we offer excellent benefits and the opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive, compassionate, professional and friendly team.
The successful candidate will be required to deliver services within dispersed communities so a driving license and access to a car is essential.
Further information about this job
This a permanent full time role for 37.5 hours per week.
Interviews will be held via Google Meet.
If you have any queries relating to this role please email workwithus@wearewithyou.org.uk
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We are looking for candidates with experience of working in an office environment, who can provide efficient and reliable administrative support by using their initiative and managing their workload. The successful candidate should also have strong IT and organisational skills and possess the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
As this role is based in our Residential service experience working within a care home environment is desired.
This a casual role, up to 37.5 hours per week.
Closing date 21st May (Please note this may change)
Interviews will be held remotely, date TBC.
For more information email workwithus@wearewithyou.org.uk
We Are With You in Kent for Young People are the commissioned provider of substance misuse support for young people aged between 10-18 and some 18-24 year olds.
We offer a range of free and confidential services to young people, professionals and their families.
Some of the services offered to young people include; Brief Interventions, Specialist Treatment (one to one), Early Intervention group work and an evidence based programme called RisKit which works with groups of adolescents regarding a range of risk taking behaviours. All interventions stem from the service's ethos of providing accurate, individualised and non-judgemental support and guidance.
This exciting role is an opportunity to join the Kent Young Persons’ service. You will work predominantly with young people who are aged between 10 – 24 years and are at risk of or are misusing drugs and/or alcohol whilst experiencing complex difficulties. These may include concerns around mental health, safeguarding, homelessness, offending and chaotic substance misuse. The post also supports families of young people using substances and provides training for other professionals.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic person, with a baseline knowledge of alcohol and substance misuse who is passionate about developing expertise in the field. Applicants should have excellent communication skills and preferably experience of working with young people, particularly in a 1:1 setting.
This position would be suitable for experienced professionals who have a relevant qualification and a passion for working with young people.
Possession of, or working towards, a relevant professional qualification is essential as is having a car and a full driving licence.
Further information
This job is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level with Barred List(s).
This a fixed term part time role for 22.5 hours per week.
Interviews will be held on Monday 24 May 2021 via online video call (Google Meet).
For more information please email workwithus@wearewithyou.org.uk. Please quote the reference number in all correspondence.
We currently have an exciting opportunity at our Boston office and are looking for dynamic and committed individuals 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. We need someone who thrives under pressure, has good time management and prioritisation skills and can work well with others. In addition, we are looking for someone who is positive, confident and has previous experience of working with substance misuse service users in a health, social care or criminal justice setting.
This is a full time, fixed term position for 12 months, working 37.5 hours per week. We have two vacancies.
Travel to surrounding sites will be required and access to a vehicle fo daily use is essential. Potential late night working until 7pm.
Interviews will be held on 14th June 2021 - location to be confirmed.
Wigan and Leigh is an integrated drug and alcohol service, delivering an asset based community approach to treatment. We specialise in harm reduction and needle syringe provision, psycho social interventions, opioid substitution treatment , referral to detox and community interventions.
We have an excellent opportunity to join our team in Wigan and Leigh as a Recovery Worker. You must be motivated to work as part of a diverse team and understand the importance of communicating with your Line Manager and extended Team Members.
Ideally you will have experience of working in health and social care/criminal justice/substance misuse settings. You will be positive and motivated, an outstanding communicator, and possess excellent skills as a team player.
You will also be results driven, highly organised with excellent time management skills. You will also be confident, empathic and be able to use skills in psychosocial interventions to support service users to reach their recovery goals.
Interview will take place via Google Meet, date to be confirmed.
For more information please email workwithus@wearewithyou.org.uk. Please quote the reference number in all correspondence, REQ00606.
We Are With You have an exciting opportunity - we are currently looking for 6 recovery workers. These posts will be focusing on the criminal justice clients. The successful candidates will be an outreach team engaging with service users in a variety of locations including police custody suites and magistrate custody suites. The team will be responsible for improving the service users journey from custody to re integrate within the community. We will be working closely with probation and criminal justice liaison and diversion teams to support clients to reintegrate within the wider community.
We are looking for resilient and committed individuals who have an understanding of the problems faced by individuals finding themselves homeless or in insecure accommodation. Experience of substance misuse would be very beneficial though we will provide training and you will need to have a clean driving licence as the post will include a good deal of driving. The position is Monday to Friday and someone weekend work will be required.
This full time role for 37.5 hours per week for a fixed term of 12 months
Annual salary is £21,655 per annum (pro-rata if part-time)
Interviews will be held on 24th May. Further details will be shared with selected candidates.
We currently have an exciting opportunity at our Lincoln office and are looking for dynamic and committed individuals to join our team as a Recovery Worker.
This is a full time, fixed term position for 12 months, working 37.5 hours per week. We have four vacancies.
Interviews will be held on 9th June 2021 - location to be confirmed.
Lancashire YP service is With You’s largest young persons substance misuse service delivering interventions to young people up to the age of 25. The service has recently expanded as part of a multi agency safeguarding initiative and has further opportunities for expansion in the side line.
We are looking for an experienced, young person and family focussed Team Leader to join our management team. This role would support the service with developing areas of work around Family Safeguarding and Youth Justice. The role would be based at our Preston office initially but this may be subject to change in the future, the service also has offices in Lancaster and Burnley.
We are seeking candidates who are passionate about their own professional development and who is seeking an opportunity to take on more responsibility. You will need to be resilient, driven and have a passion for relationship building.
Demonstrable experience of leadership and management skillsPassionate about your work with young people and families, supporting the team to deliver high quality services in line with the organisational strategy.
You’ll have a strong understanding of performance, safeguarding and quality, as well as experience of coaching and supporting others in these areas
Interviews are planned to be held on Wednesday 9 June 2021
For more information contact Ray Jones via email; ray.jones@wearewithyou.org.uk
This role is part of our IAPT services, working as a part of the Step 2 team whilst completing your 12 month Postgraduate Certificate Advanced Practice in Psychological Wellbeing with the University of Surrey. You will receive training at university and in service in assessment and delivery of low-intensity, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) based treatments for common mental health problems such as anxiety and depression. You will be supported in your development by our experienced team of clinical supervisors, Team Leads and senior management.
We are looking for curious, critically reflective practitioners who are able to evidence a high level of academic capability. Candidates will be able to demonstrate that they have been able to effectively utilise their interpersonal skills to engage and develop therapeutic alliances to support the clients they have worked with. If you are a practitioner who enjoys working in a fast paced environment, works well within a supportive team and has an aptitude for supporting clients with mental health difficulties, this role could be for you.
Ideally you will have a Psychology Degree but an undergraduate training route is available (please enquire prior to interview). A knowledge of IAPT, previous experience within a relevant health care environment, as well as experience of supporting clients over the phone, are especially desirable.
You will also receive a Fringe London Weighting allowance of £942.00 per annum (pro-rata if part-time).
This is a permanent full time role for 37.5 hours per week, working hours 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday. However you will be required to work one late shift a week, working 12 noon to 8pm. The position will be home based but travel within Surrey may become increasingly likely for in-person client work, team training and meetings as we come out of lockdown.
The Advanced Practice in Psychological Wellbeing Training (Postgraduate Certificate) is fully funded and delivered by Surrey University which is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). The core lectures will be delivered September 2021 - March 2022, there is a 100% attendance requirement for the teaching component of the role. There will be a blended approach to delivery of teaching with some in-person days (where independent travel to and from the university will be required) and some lectures delivered remotely. On non-teaching days you will get clinical experience in service completing assessments and delivering low intensity CBT treatment to clients
The role will start in September 2021 with your trainee year running from September 2021-September 2022. The position is a permanent contract, with a pay reward upon successful completion of the training when you move into the qualified PWP role.
Interviews will be held in late July and will be held remotely via Google Meet.
If you would like any further information about this position, please contact Megan Jones or Fleur McLachlan, Team Leads, at enquiries@wearewithyou.org.uk. Please quote the reference number in all correspondence.
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