Turning Point are one of the largest providers of substance Use services in England and our range of drug and alcohol services help people recover from addiction and gain control of their lives. 

As a Detox Recovery Worker in our Smithfield Detox Service, you'll make a real difference to the lives of those experiencing difficulties from drugs and alcohol usage. Passionate about people, you'll enjoy the opportunity and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and training you need to progress in your nursing career.

This role is based in Smithfield, our 22-bed specialist in-patient detoxification unit in Manchester city centre. The service offers an evidence-based and clinically safe inpatient detox service which offers Psychosocial Interventions (PSI) alongside the medically managed detox. Our programmes offer a care planned approach based entirely on the recovery model, placing the people we support at the centre of treatment provision.

As a Recovery Worker you will support our clinical and recovery teams to deliver high-quality person-centred services to those struggling with drug and alcohol addiction.

In a role where no two days are the same, you will engage with our clients through group work and activities, providing individual support and enabling the people we support to make informed choices about their future.

You’ll have proven experience of working in a busy environment as a Recovery Worker or similar, you'll have a deep understanding of the substance use and the Recovery Agenda.

It's an extremely varied role, so flexibility and knowledge of relapse and other barriers to recovery will be vital.  We are looking to recruit candidates with excellent communication skills and, ideally, a vocational qualification, such as an NVQ 3 or equivalent.