Phoenix Futures Essex Liaison & Diversion Service have a brilliant opportunity for someone looking to gain experience working with people facing multiple needs in the justice system. We are recruiting a dynamic Recovery Support Worker working in partnership with EPUT (Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust) delivering the Liaison & Diversion Service throughout the County of Essex, including Southend & Thurrock.
The Role
The team have 1 vacancy, mainly based in West Essex, with the option of a hybrid approach including working from home, this role is Monday to Friday, 9 – 5.
Your day to day is varied, the successful candidates will work alongside EPUT, the Police and Futures Together to support vulnerable individuals, including young people into treatment/services in a bid to divert them from reoffending or custody. This will include completing DRR/ATR assessments and high quality reports to assist the court in imposing appropriate disposals for those with problematic alcohol and/or substance use, meeting young people in the community and offering telephone support.
The Company
Phoenix Futures is dedicated to helping individuals facing multiple needs. Our Liaison & Diversion Service is a service delivered by the Phoenix Futures Group in partnership with EPUT, our charity has over 50 years’ experience and a leading provider of drug and alcohol treatment.
We are now seeking a Recovery Support Worker to join our team in Harlow, Essex.
The Benefits
Starting salary of £27,637 per annum pro rata (inclusive of market supplement), with opportunity to access potential yearly salary increments subject to appraisal.
25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing each year up to 30 days plus Bank Holidays)
Benefits including high street retailer discounts, gym discounts, season ticket loan, pension scheme and life assurance
Supportive occupational sick pay, eye-care vouchers and regular well-being talks and activities
Continuous training and career development via PXL our dedicated learning management system
This is an incredible opportunity for an organised and efficient practitioner to take the next step in their career with our exceptional organisation.
We believe in being the best and that is why we strive to create a supportive and engaging working environment for all our staff where we will help you to be the best you can be and thrive in the workplace.
Our amazing team will welcome you with open arms, supporting you to get up to speed and helping you find your feet.
About You
To be considered for this role, you will need:
Passionate and enthusiastic about making a real difference to the lives of people we support
Experience of working as part of a team and supporting your colleagues
Able to evidence excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
Evidence of managing a busy caseload and excellent organisational skills.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Word and familiar with relevant database management systems
Relevant experience of work in the field of problematic substance use, mental health or another comparable field.
Phoenix Futures are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.