South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust Practitioner Psychologist, Psychotherapist & Psychological Therapist The closing date is 16 December 2025 Main duties of the job To provide a highly specialist psychotherapy/psychological therapy assessment service to patients with PTSD, complex PTSD and dissociative disorders as well as associated psychological difficulties. This includes specialist assessment, second opinion assessments, outreach assessments, care planning, implementation and producing assessment reports. To co facilitate Sensorimotor Groups. To offer individual therapy (using a variety of therapeutic models as required by the service). To contribute to enabling other staff, service users and carers from diverse backgrounds to flourish by working to create a psychologically safe environment. To undertake service evaluation, audit and research. To work as an autonomous professional within BACP/UKCP/BPC/APC/HCPC/BABCP guidelines and codes of conduct and be guided by principles and policies or procedures of the service, taking responsibility for interpreting policies within defined parameters. To agree outcomes/results with clinical/professional lead and to decide how they are best achieved. About us The staff are based at the Maudsley Hospital with some remote working. The staff team consists of a Consultant Psychiatrist, Principal Clinical Psychologist, Senior Clinical Psychologist, Honorary Therapists, Business Manager and administrator. Job responsibilities KR 1 Clinical and Client Care To provide highly specialist psychotherapy/psychological therapy assessments, second opinions, and group/individual therapy for clients in the PTSD/Trauma pathway nationally including NICE recommended therapies and other relevant interventions. This may include psychological stabilisation, EMDR, Tf CBT, Sensorimotor Therapy, experience of relational based therapies appropriate for complex PTSD, experience of individual and group work. To provide culturally appropriate psychological or psychotherapeutic interventions with carers or families of referred clients when required. To assess and monitor risk and draw up appropriate risk management plans. To provide reports, including relevant formulation, opinion and interventions, in order to inform referrers and, where appropriate, service users and their families. To select and deliver evidence based specialist therapeutic interventions, drawing from a spectrum of ideas and models, monitoring outcome and modifying and adapting interventions as necessary, based on the highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, couple, family or group. To promote psychological support for carers (or families as appropriate) of referred clients. To act as the keyworker taking responsibility for initiating planning and reviewing care plans as appropriate. KR 2 Contributing to team or service clinical functioning To contribute to the effective working of the team or service and to a psychotherapeutically informed framework for the service. To contribute to the team or services delivery of accessible and acceptable services to diverse local communities. To be proactive in challenging discrimination and support the development of culturally competent services. To advise other members of the service on specialist psychotherapeutic care of patients. To liaise with referrers, GPs and other professionals concerned with clients in order to develop and review care plans. To utilise theory, evidence based literature and research to support evidence based practice and/or currently understood best practice based evidence, in individual work and work with other team members. To liaise with the service/s MDT and other professionals. KR 3 Policy and service development To implement policies and procedures in own area of work, and to propose improvements or beneficial changes. To contribute to service development through undertaking and participating in appropriate projects. To contribute to the consultation and engagement of service users in planning and delivering services which meet the needs of local communities. KR 4 Care or management of resources To take care of, and use carefully, the Trusts equipment and physical resources. To ensure that the post holder has sufficient resources by estimating future needs and requesting or ordering supplies as needed. To ensure the cleanliness and safe functioning and use of equipment that will be used by clients or other persons. To monitor and advise clients on the safe use of materials and processes. To ensure adequate confidential and safe storage for artefacts produced during the therapy process in line with professional guidelines. To be responsible for obtaining, storing and maintaining all materials and equipment for the provision of therapy in work setting within budgetary constraints. To identify any aspects of the service within own service area, which need to be improved and to advise service and professional managers accordingly. To authorise client travel expenses (if required). KR 5 Management and supervision To be responsible for the allocation and/or clinical supervision of the work of more junior psychological practitioners with support from a more senior practitioner when necessary. To supervise trainee psychological practitioners within own area of specialism having completed the relevant Supervision Training when necessary. To contribute to the appraisal of more junior psychological practitioners as appropriate. To contribute to the recruitment of more junior psychological practitioners as appropriate. Consultation as required by service need, such as phone call advice to potential referrers or other enquiries to the service. KR 6 Teaching and Training To undertake occasional teaching and training of pre and post qualification psychological practitioners, and specialised training to other professions as appropriate. To contribute to the development of the knowledge and skills base within the service by maintaining an active awareness of current developments in psychological therapy and by implementing knowledge gained in practice. To disseminate research and service evaluation findings through presentations and published articles. KR 7 Record keeping and Information Governance To ensure that all information generated by own work is recorded as required by Trust policies and local procedures. To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing, according to professional and Trust guidelines, including electronic data entry. KR 8 Research and development To initiate, undertake, support and supervise regular complex service evaluation and audits. To provide expertise in a specialist research area which will contribute to the pathway for PTSD/Trauma. To initiate and implement the development of outcome measurement and assessment and assist other staff in the implementation of same. KR 9 Maintaining professional standards and continuing professional development To receive regular clinical and professional supervision from a more senior psychotherapist/psychological therapist according to BACP/UKCP/APC/BPC/HCPC/BABCP and Trust guidelines. To ensure own Continuing Professional Development in line with BACP/UKCP/APC/BPC/HPCP/BABCP and Trust Personal Development Plan requirements. To maintain an up to date knowledge of current developments in professional and clinical practice and of relevant legislation and policies. To comply with BACP/UKCP/APC/BPC/HCPC/BABCP Standards of Ethics and Proficiency, and ensure professional development in line with these. To adhere to the BACP/UKCP/APC/BPC/HCPC/BABCP Professional Practice Guidelines and Trust policies and procedures. KR10 General To travel to Trust premises for service meetings, training, home visits as appropriate and when required. To be aware of risk relating to aggressive and challenging behaviour amongst the client group, and follow Trust policies relating to its management. To respond appropriately and professionally to emotionally distressing situations and to support others involved in such situations. Person Specification Qualifications Post graduate qualification in either psychology or psychotherapy. (A/I) Doctoral level qualification in Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology or equivalent qualification in psychotherapy or CCST in medical psychotherapy or equivalent relevant experience. (A/I) Registered with the HCPC as practitioner psychologist or accepted psychotherapy body. (A/I) Post doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice. (A/I) Experience Substantive experience in working with trauma/dissociation at a secondary/tertiary trauma service or equivalent. (A/I) Experience in assessing patients with complex needs suffering from complex trauma, dissociative disorder and or personality disorders. (A/I) Significant post qualification experience of working with complex PTSD and symptoms of dissociation. (A/I) Experience of racial awareness/diversity training (A/I) Psychological and or psychodynamic therapy: appropriate level of competence in treating patients offering time limited therapy with a range of patients with complex mental health problems. (A/I) Experience of working with Personality Disorders (A/I) Experience of working with individuals with dissociative disorders. (A/I) Knowledge Knowledge theoretical and evidence base for them. (A/I/References) Awareness of racial and diversity issues through attendance of relevant training . click apply for full job details
Jan 10, 2026
Full time
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust Practitioner Psychologist, Psychotherapist & Psychological Therapist The closing date is 16 December 2025 Main duties of the job To provide a highly specialist psychotherapy/psychological therapy assessment service to patients with PTSD, complex PTSD and dissociative disorders as well as associated psychological difficulties. This includes specialist assessment, second opinion assessments, outreach assessments, care planning, implementation and producing assessment reports. To co facilitate Sensorimotor Groups. To offer individual therapy (using a variety of therapeutic models as required by the service). To contribute to enabling other staff, service users and carers from diverse backgrounds to flourish by working to create a psychologically safe environment. To undertake service evaluation, audit and research. To work as an autonomous professional within BACP/UKCP/BPC/APC/HCPC/BABCP guidelines and codes of conduct and be guided by principles and policies or procedures of the service, taking responsibility for interpreting policies within defined parameters. To agree outcomes/results with clinical/professional lead and to decide how they are best achieved. About us The staff are based at the Maudsley Hospital with some remote working. The staff team consists of a Consultant Psychiatrist, Principal Clinical Psychologist, Senior Clinical Psychologist, Honorary Therapists, Business Manager and administrator. Job responsibilities KR 1 Clinical and Client Care To provide highly specialist psychotherapy/psychological therapy assessments, second opinions, and group/individual therapy for clients in the PTSD/Trauma pathway nationally including NICE recommended therapies and other relevant interventions. This may include psychological stabilisation, EMDR, Tf CBT, Sensorimotor Therapy, experience of relational based therapies appropriate for complex PTSD, experience of individual and group work. To provide culturally appropriate psychological or psychotherapeutic interventions with carers or families of referred clients when required. To assess and monitor risk and draw up appropriate risk management plans. To provide reports, including relevant formulation, opinion and interventions, in order to inform referrers and, where appropriate, service users and their families. To select and deliver evidence based specialist therapeutic interventions, drawing from a spectrum of ideas and models, monitoring outcome and modifying and adapting interventions as necessary, based on the highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, couple, family or group. To promote psychological support for carers (or families as appropriate) of referred clients. To act as the keyworker taking responsibility for initiating planning and reviewing care plans as appropriate. KR 2 Contributing to team or service clinical functioning To contribute to the effective working of the team or service and to a psychotherapeutically informed framework for the service. To contribute to the team or services delivery of accessible and acceptable services to diverse local communities. To be proactive in challenging discrimination and support the development of culturally competent services. To advise other members of the service on specialist psychotherapeutic care of patients. To liaise with referrers, GPs and other professionals concerned with clients in order to develop and review care plans. To utilise theory, evidence based literature and research to support evidence based practice and/or currently understood best practice based evidence, in individual work and work with other team members. To liaise with the service/s MDT and other professionals. KR 3 Policy and service development To implement policies and procedures in own area of work, and to propose improvements or beneficial changes. To contribute to service development through undertaking and participating in appropriate projects. To contribute to the consultation and engagement of service users in planning and delivering services which meet the needs of local communities. KR 4 Care or management of resources To take care of, and use carefully, the Trusts equipment and physical resources. To ensure that the post holder has sufficient resources by estimating future needs and requesting or ordering supplies as needed. To ensure the cleanliness and safe functioning and use of equipment that will be used by clients or other persons. To monitor and advise clients on the safe use of materials and processes. To ensure adequate confidential and safe storage for artefacts produced during the therapy process in line with professional guidelines. To be responsible for obtaining, storing and maintaining all materials and equipment for the provision of therapy in work setting within budgetary constraints. To identify any aspects of the service within own service area, which need to be improved and to advise service and professional managers accordingly. To authorise client travel expenses (if required). KR 5 Management and supervision To be responsible for the allocation and/or clinical supervision of the work of more junior psychological practitioners with support from a more senior practitioner when necessary. To supervise trainee psychological practitioners within own area of specialism having completed the relevant Supervision Training when necessary. To contribute to the appraisal of more junior psychological practitioners as appropriate. To contribute to the recruitment of more junior psychological practitioners as appropriate. Consultation as required by service need, such as phone call advice to potential referrers or other enquiries to the service. KR 6 Teaching and Training To undertake occasional teaching and training of pre and post qualification psychological practitioners, and specialised training to other professions as appropriate. To contribute to the development of the knowledge and skills base within the service by maintaining an active awareness of current developments in psychological therapy and by implementing knowledge gained in practice. To disseminate research and service evaluation findings through presentations and published articles. KR 7 Record keeping and Information Governance To ensure that all information generated by own work is recorded as required by Trust policies and local procedures. To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing, according to professional and Trust guidelines, including electronic data entry. KR 8 Research and development To initiate, undertake, support and supervise regular complex service evaluation and audits. To provide expertise in a specialist research area which will contribute to the pathway for PTSD/Trauma. To initiate and implement the development of outcome measurement and assessment and assist other staff in the implementation of same. KR 9 Maintaining professional standards and continuing professional development To receive regular clinical and professional supervision from a more senior psychotherapist/psychological therapist according to BACP/UKCP/APC/BPC/HCPC/BABCP and Trust guidelines. To ensure own Continuing Professional Development in line with BACP/UKCP/APC/BPC/HPCP/BABCP and Trust Personal Development Plan requirements. To maintain an up to date knowledge of current developments in professional and clinical practice and of relevant legislation and policies. To comply with BACP/UKCP/APC/BPC/HCPC/BABCP Standards of Ethics and Proficiency, and ensure professional development in line with these. To adhere to the BACP/UKCP/APC/BPC/HCPC/BABCP Professional Practice Guidelines and Trust policies and procedures. KR10 General To travel to Trust premises for service meetings, training, home visits as appropriate and when required. To be aware of risk relating to aggressive and challenging behaviour amongst the client group, and follow Trust policies relating to its management. To respond appropriately and professionally to emotionally distressing situations and to support others involved in such situations. Person Specification Qualifications Post graduate qualification in either psychology or psychotherapy. (A/I) Doctoral level qualification in Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology or equivalent qualification in psychotherapy or CCST in medical psychotherapy or equivalent relevant experience. (A/I) Registered with the HCPC as practitioner psychologist or accepted psychotherapy body. (A/I) Post doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice. (A/I) Experience Substantive experience in working with trauma/dissociation at a secondary/tertiary trauma service or equivalent. (A/I) Experience in assessing patients with complex needs suffering from complex trauma, dissociative disorder and or personality disorders. (A/I) Significant post qualification experience of working with complex PTSD and symptoms of dissociation. (A/I) Experience of racial awareness/diversity training (A/I) Psychological and or psychodynamic therapy: appropriate level of competence in treating patients offering time limited therapy with a range of patients with complex mental health problems. (A/I) Experience of working with Personality Disorders (A/I) Experience of working with individuals with dissociative disorders. (A/I) Knowledge Knowledge theoretical and evidence base for them. (A/I/References) Awareness of racial and diversity issues through attendance of relevant training . click apply for full job details
Empower Fostering is a family-run fostering agency proudly founded by Foster Carers for Foster Carers. We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Clinical Practitioner to join our growing team on a part-time basis. This role is a rewarding opportunity to apply your therapeutic expertise across a multi-disciplinary team where your voice, ideas and professional judgment contribute to improving the placement, safety and well-being of our children and young people. Whether you are an experienced practitioner or returning to practice, we will support you to thrive, grow and make a meaningful impact. Main Duties and Responsibilities As a core member of our multidisciplinary team, you will work across our fostering, children's homes, supported living and community outreach services. You will: Provide therapeutic consultation and support to foster carers Offering clinical advice and guidance to social workers, managers and support workers Contributing to and shaping therapeutic care plans for children and young people Delivering training on topics such as attachment, therapeutic parenting, and the impact of childhood trauma Supporting our Children's Registered Managers to further the culture of a trauma-informed practice across services Staying current with research, policy and best practice relating to vulnerable children and young people Requirements You will bring: A recognised therapeutic or counselling qualification Membership of (or eligibility to register with) BACP or a similar professional body Experience working therapeutically with children and families. Understanding of complex developmental trauma, insecure attachment and therapeutic approaches Confidence in writing therapeutic reports Experience working within multidisciplinary teams (Desirable if the experience includes teams holding and managing risk for children and young people) A flexible, open-minded and pragmatic approach to problem-solving A desire to learn, adapt, compromise and be creative Skills and confidence in delivering training or a willingness to develop this Hold a full UK Driving Licence, have access to a vehicle and willingness to travel to foster families across our region Willingness to undertake an enhanced DBS check Most importantly, you will share our commitment to improving the lives of children in care and supporting the families who look after them through our core values: Empowering Care, Working Together and Learning and Leading. Benefits: Fully funded Level 4 Diploma in Children, Young People & Families Practitioner after a successful probationary period Ongoing training, CPD, and professional development Supportive, inclusive and values-driven team culture Paid induction and regular supervision Opportunities for career progression Employee Assistance Programme Staff Discount Site Pension Scheme
Jan 10, 2026
Full time
Empower Fostering is a family-run fostering agency proudly founded by Foster Carers for Foster Carers. We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Clinical Practitioner to join our growing team on a part-time basis. This role is a rewarding opportunity to apply your therapeutic expertise across a multi-disciplinary team where your voice, ideas and professional judgment contribute to improving the placement, safety and well-being of our children and young people. Whether you are an experienced practitioner or returning to practice, we will support you to thrive, grow and make a meaningful impact. Main Duties and Responsibilities As a core member of our multidisciplinary team, you will work across our fostering, children's homes, supported living and community outreach services. You will: Provide therapeutic consultation and support to foster carers Offering clinical advice and guidance to social workers, managers and support workers Contributing to and shaping therapeutic care plans for children and young people Delivering training on topics such as attachment, therapeutic parenting, and the impact of childhood trauma Supporting our Children's Registered Managers to further the culture of a trauma-informed practice across services Staying current with research, policy and best practice relating to vulnerable children and young people Requirements You will bring: A recognised therapeutic or counselling qualification Membership of (or eligibility to register with) BACP or a similar professional body Experience working therapeutically with children and families. Understanding of complex developmental trauma, insecure attachment and therapeutic approaches Confidence in writing therapeutic reports Experience working within multidisciplinary teams (Desirable if the experience includes teams holding and managing risk for children and young people) A flexible, open-minded and pragmatic approach to problem-solving A desire to learn, adapt, compromise and be creative Skills and confidence in delivering training or a willingness to develop this Hold a full UK Driving Licence, have access to a vehicle and willingness to travel to foster families across our region Willingness to undertake an enhanced DBS check Most importantly, you will share our commitment to improving the lives of children in care and supporting the families who look after them through our core values: Empowering Care, Working Together and Learning and Leading. Benefits: Fully funded Level 4 Diploma in Children, Young People & Families Practitioner after a successful probationary period Ongoing training, CPD, and professional development Supportive, inclusive and values-driven team culture Paid induction and regular supervision Opportunities for career progression Employee Assistance Programme Staff Discount Site Pension Scheme
Barnardo's are commissioned to deliver the services in the Children and Family Centres in Warwickshire in partnership with a wide variety of agencies offering activities to children, young people and parents/carers. Rugby Children and Family Centres are recruiting for an Early Years and Children's Practitioner to deliver a range of services including groups activities , 1:1 support and courses. Our work is all about making the biggest impact during the journey of a child's life. The service aims to offer sessions during the day, after school and on weekends. The Early Years and Chidlren's Practitioner will join an experienced team delivering activities at our 3 centres and all our outreach sites in Rugby and the surrounding borough. This role is a part time role for 27 hrs per week (all year round) This post requires a good knowledge and understanding of the EYFS and child development. Experience of working with the 5-19 yr age groups (up to 25yrs for SEND) would also be an advantage. We are looking to appoint an experienced practitioner. This is a busy and varied role where you will be required to work autonomously or as part of a team to deliver a range of services within the community. You will help to: Offer fun and engaging activities to support children to develop positive social and emotional skills. Build positive relationships with parents/ carers. Hold sometimes difficult/ challenging conversations with parents. Offer advice and support, or signpost and refer parents to the most appropriate service. Support the service to deliver an offer to fulfil our KPIs The postholder will be required to be flexible to work across the Rugby Borough locality, as outreach work is a significant and regular part of the EYs team's work, an ability to travel and transport resources throughout the locality to meet the requirements of the role is essential. Additional Information: Please include as much relevant detail in your application to demonstrate how you fulfil the requirements of our job role, as outlined above and in the Job Description/Personal Specification. Experience can be from previous employment, education, training, volunteering etc. Please refer to the job description, person specification and role addendum when completing your application. Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
Barnardo's are commissioned to deliver the services in the Children and Family Centres in Warwickshire in partnership with a wide variety of agencies offering activities to children, young people and parents/carers. Rugby Children and Family Centres are recruiting for an Early Years and Children's Practitioner to deliver a range of services including groups activities , 1:1 support and courses. Our work is all about making the biggest impact during the journey of a child's life. The service aims to offer sessions during the day, after school and on weekends. The Early Years and Chidlren's Practitioner will join an experienced team delivering activities at our 3 centres and all our outreach sites in Rugby and the surrounding borough. This role is a part time role for 27 hrs per week (all year round) This post requires a good knowledge and understanding of the EYFS and child development. Experience of working with the 5-19 yr age groups (up to 25yrs for SEND) would also be an advantage. We are looking to appoint an experienced practitioner. This is a busy and varied role where you will be required to work autonomously or as part of a team to deliver a range of services within the community. You will help to: Offer fun and engaging activities to support children to develop positive social and emotional skills. Build positive relationships with parents/ carers. Hold sometimes difficult/ challenging conversations with parents. Offer advice and support, or signpost and refer parents to the most appropriate service. Support the service to deliver an offer to fulfil our KPIs The postholder will be required to be flexible to work across the Rugby Borough locality, as outreach work is a significant and regular part of the EYs team's work, an ability to travel and transport resources throughout the locality to meet the requirements of the role is essential. Additional Information: Please include as much relevant detail in your application to demonstrate how you fulfil the requirements of our job role, as outlined above and in the Job Description/Personal Specification. Experience can be from previous employment, education, training, volunteering etc. Please refer to the job description, person specification and role addendum when completing your application. Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
Job Introduction At Turning Point we provide services across the whole country which delivers end to end drug and alcohol treatment and support, family services, housing advice and support for those in contact with the criminal justice system, needle exchange system, and custody outreach. We are a specialist in delivering whole treatment system approaches across cities and county areas, which has led to the reduction in people falling through gaps between services and delivers improved outcomes. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Horizons, a vibrant new partnership delivering substance use treatment and recovery services in Bristol. Horizons is delivered in partnership between Turning Point, Bristol Drugs Project, and seven other local and national partners. The partnership combines Turning Point's experience as an outstanding national substance use provider together with Bristol Drugs Project's long history of excellent service delivery in the city. As a Drug and Alcohol Recovery Worker based in our Homelessness team, and working across our three hubs in North, South and Central Bristol, you'll make a real difference in the community and to their lives as you develop the personal, flexible and realistic support packages they need to help turn things around. We offer a starting salary of £25,116 rising each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, rising to £29,383 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. Role Responsibility The successful candidate will support the Homelessness Team in taking a hands-on approach to reducing drug related harm in Bristol. This will include managing a case load of clients seeking harm reduction advice, Opiate Substitution Therapy (OST) and/or Tier 4 (in-patient) treatment. You will spend much of your time working alongside key partners so the ability to manage relationships with housing services, primary care and mental health services, are essential. The successful candidate will work in partnership with the wider Bristol Horizons teams in delivering the ambitions of the Horizons service. To do this you must be organised, resilient, focused, able to work in a team or independently, have good communication skills, and be innovative in your approach. As well as the responsibility of having a case load, your regular duties will include: Providing harm reduction interventions such as Naloxone, needle exchange and Blood Bourne Virus (BBV) Testing Street Outreach Hostel Inreach This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to play an integral role in a new and developing service. The Ideal Candidate Having handled a significant caseload in a busy environment as a Recovery Worker, Outreach Worker or similar, you'll have a deep understanding of substance use and homelessness. It's an extremely varied role, so flexibility and knowledge of relapse and other barriers to treatment will be vital. Completing assessments with new service users, delivering key working sessions, compiling risk assessments and risk management plans, care planning and reduction plans are just some of the varied duties you will be providing. Excellent IT skills with knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook etc. are essential for this role. Holding a full driving licence and having access to a car is desirable. About us As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer. We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support. What Benefits Will I Receive? We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career - we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes: 25 days' paid holiday a year + Bank Holidays, increasing with each year of service up to 27 days + Bank Holidays. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost. Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following this link to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees. Turning Point Benefits We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date. Turning Point Attached documents Recovery Worker Role Profile.pdf Apply
Oct 05, 2025
Full time
Job Introduction At Turning Point we provide services across the whole country which delivers end to end drug and alcohol treatment and support, family services, housing advice and support for those in contact with the criminal justice system, needle exchange system, and custody outreach. We are a specialist in delivering whole treatment system approaches across cities and county areas, which has led to the reduction in people falling through gaps between services and delivers improved outcomes. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Horizons, a vibrant new partnership delivering substance use treatment and recovery services in Bristol. Horizons is delivered in partnership between Turning Point, Bristol Drugs Project, and seven other local and national partners. The partnership combines Turning Point's experience as an outstanding national substance use provider together with Bristol Drugs Project's long history of excellent service delivery in the city. As a Drug and Alcohol Recovery Worker based in our Homelessness team, and working across our three hubs in North, South and Central Bristol, you'll make a real difference in the community and to their lives as you develop the personal, flexible and realistic support packages they need to help turn things around. We offer a starting salary of £25,116 rising each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, rising to £29,383 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. Role Responsibility The successful candidate will support the Homelessness Team in taking a hands-on approach to reducing drug related harm in Bristol. This will include managing a case load of clients seeking harm reduction advice, Opiate Substitution Therapy (OST) and/or Tier 4 (in-patient) treatment. You will spend much of your time working alongside key partners so the ability to manage relationships with housing services, primary care and mental health services, are essential. The successful candidate will work in partnership with the wider Bristol Horizons teams in delivering the ambitions of the Horizons service. To do this you must be organised, resilient, focused, able to work in a team or independently, have good communication skills, and be innovative in your approach. As well as the responsibility of having a case load, your regular duties will include: Providing harm reduction interventions such as Naloxone, needle exchange and Blood Bourne Virus (BBV) Testing Street Outreach Hostel Inreach This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to play an integral role in a new and developing service. The Ideal Candidate Having handled a significant caseload in a busy environment as a Recovery Worker, Outreach Worker or similar, you'll have a deep understanding of substance use and homelessness. It's an extremely varied role, so flexibility and knowledge of relapse and other barriers to treatment will be vital. Completing assessments with new service users, delivering key working sessions, compiling risk assessments and risk management plans, care planning and reduction plans are just some of the varied duties you will be providing. Excellent IT skills with knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook etc. are essential for this role. Holding a full driving licence and having access to a car is desirable. About us As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer. We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support. What Benefits Will I Receive? We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career - we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes: 25 days' paid holiday a year + Bank Holidays, increasing with each year of service up to 27 days + Bank Holidays. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost. Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following this link to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees. Turning Point Benefits We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date. Turning Point Attached documents Recovery Worker Role Profile.pdf Apply
