Do you want to help build a brighter future for communities and individuals in Somerset doing a highly rewarding job. Turning Point’s drug & alcohol services are currently expanding during a really exciting time in the sector with new funding and investment. We’re currently recruiting for a Get Connected Recovery Worker to work within our Yeovil hub.

This role combines community-based recovery support, Including supporting service users who have completed treatment and would like ongoing recovery support. partnership development and the day-to-day coordination of peer mentors and volunteers. The successful candidate will help individuals establish sustainable recovery networks, access local opportunities and maintain meaningful connections throughout their recovery journey.

Role Responsibility

• Community support and engagement: Provide practical recovery support, undertake recovery check-ups and follow-up contact, and facilitate access to community groups, mutual aid, wellbeing activities, volunteering and educational opportunities.
• REGAIN and LEROs: Contribute to REGAIN activities and the development of Lived Experience Recovery Organisations (LEROs), working collaboratively with community partners, peer mentors and volunteers to strengthen locally accessible, lived-experience-led recovery support.
• Peer mentor and volunteer coordination: Manage the day-to-day deployment and support of peer mentors and volunteers, including coordinating activities, providing check-ins and debriefs, and supporting induction and development. Maintain clear role boundaries and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Partnership working: Build effective working relationships across SDAS teams and external organisations to support joined-up delivery and access to relevant services.
• Safe and accountable practice: Maintain accurate records and uphold safeguarding, confidentiality and professional standards across all activities.

As a Recovery Worker we offer a starting salary of £25,870 rising each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, rising to £30,265 per year. (Dependent on experience you may be offered a starting salary above the initial starting salary).

You will have opportunities to progress your career with a structured learning journey and clearly defined career pathways that will enable you to achieve your long-term goals and work to your strengths.

Whether you are looking to progress into a management and leadership role or to be a specialist in your field as an Advanced Substance Use Practitioner at Turning point we will support and encourage you on your career journey.