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To deliver the Day One Casework bedside model to patients, or those closest to them, impacted by serious or multiple injuries which could result in life changing consequences, such as disability or death, within the Royal Victoria Infirmary, providing support on some of the wards (such as rehabilitation), on-site clinics and other settings (e.g. rehabilitation centres). Have a visible physical presence within the Trust, becoming embedded into clinical teams focussing on major trauma pathways, facilitating outpatient and in-person legal clinics. To work closely with those impacted by serious and life-changing injury, taking referrals and carrying out initial assessments of need, expertly navigating, signposting and putting services in place in the immediate aftermath of major trauma, including talking about and facilitating timely access to legal support to aid rehabilitation. To establish and develop relationships with key stakeholders to promote Day One and address the needs of those affected by serious and life-changing injury. To work as part of the wider Day One Service s team and organisation, taking responsibility for own record keeping and data collection in line with regulatory requirements. The post holder s primary duties and responsibilities are as follows: Work closely, and in partnership, with NHS clinical staff and relevant community and voluntary sector organisations, to address the needs of patients, and those closest to them, affected by serious and life-changing injury. Operate a case management approach to individuals, assessing and identifying needs, putting support in place including signposting, making referrals and direct support. Provide consistency in assessment of all patients and their loved ones, irrespective of injury cause, age, status, giving access to the earliest possible specialist legal advice which supports rehabilitation and NHS cost recovery. Maintain detailed case records, including accurate records of activity and intervention, using Day One s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, capturing and storing data in line with Day One policies and procedures and regulatory requirements. Contributing towards report writing through the writing case studies and narrative to support data collection. Implement processes and procedures to collect patient and family feedback and contribute to ongoing monitoring and evaluation of Day One services through providing relevant information, case studies and reports. Deliver awareness raising presentations to clinical colleagues and departments. Organise and facilitate outpatient and in person legal clinic drop-in sessions. Build awareness of the role and charity s purpose through building strong and effective relationships across the regional major trauma network, ensuring those who need it have access to Day One support. Work closely with local authority, statutory and voluntary organisations to provide patient and family support and advocacy. Help establish other support mechanisms once a person is no longer within the hospital setting, supporting the patient discharge process in conjunction with leadership from NHS staff. Identify and support the recruitment and supervision of Day One volunteers, where appropriate. Work closely in partnership with our Peer Support Service, focussed on promoting awareness and uptake within the region. Work closely with the wider team on performance, quality, safety and effectiveness of all services, ensuring appropriate safeguarding policies are followed. Work closely with our Fundraising and Communications team, supporting national activity, as well as regional initiatives to raise awareness and fundraise. Be prepared to travel across the region and, on occasion, to other sites and national meetings as required. Willingness to undertake continuous development and training for the role, including mandatory Day One and NHS Trust specific training. Participate in external clinical supervision and monthly caseworker reflective practice to sessions to effectively explore and uphold professional boundaries within a safe, structure and supportive environment. Please see the attached recruitment pack for the full job spec. Please upload your CV and supporting cover letter outlining why you re interested in the role. Please take your time to explain how your experience is relevant to this post. Closing date: Midnight, Wednesday 8 th July 2026 First stage virtual interviews: W/C 13 th July 2026 Second stage in-person interviews in Newcastle: W/C 20 th July 2026

Prison Link Worker Location: London Salary: £27,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent Closing Date: 07th of July 2026 Are you passionate about supporting people to make positive, lasting changes in their lives? We're looking for a dedicated Prison Link Worker to join our Dependency and Recovery Service, helping men transition successfully from custody into the community. This is a rewarding frontline role where you'll make a real difference by improving engagement with treatment, reducing reoffending, and supporting recovery journeys. What You'll Be Doing Supporting individuals before release, through the gate, and into the community Building strong relationships with prison substance misuse teams and partner agencies Providing enhanced support to individuals at risk of disengaging from services Accompanying clients to key appointments including probation and substance misuse services Identifying and managing risks around release, including treatment drop-out and overdose prevention Completing assessments, action plans, and maintaining accurate case records Motivating and empowering people to engage with statutory and voluntary support services About You You'll be confident working independently within prison settings while managing a diverse caseload of adult male prison leavers and individuals on community orders. You'll have excellent relationship-building skills, a person-centred approach, and a passion for supporting recovery and rehabilitation. This is an opportunity to play a vital role in improving continuity of care between prison and community services, helping people build safer, healthier futures while contributing to reduced reoffending and stronger communities. If you're resilient, proactive, and committed to changing lives, we'd love to hear from you. About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - Flexible working Training and development opportunities BHSF Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Are you passionate about working within the Mental Health field? Seeking a new challenge? Then this could be the role for you! We require a progressive Manager with extensive mental health experience for our Supported Living Mental Health Recovery Service for up to 26 people with mental health needs, located in Warrington and an Outreach team supporting adults in the community with Mental Health and Physical Disabilities. You will be part of and lead a highly committed team of Recovery Support Workers which provides the delivery of a person-centered recovery and rehabilitation service for people with enduring mental health needs. The Role The post holder will be accountable for the development, operational management, staff management and quality assurance of the service. Coordinating the delivery of a person centered recovery and rehabilitation service. Deployment of staff to meet individual needs and preferences within available resources. Supervision, coaching, performance management and support of staff. Responding to referrals and undertaking initial assessments of need. Ensuring all service users has a co-produced plan of support and a designated Key Worker. To ensure that service users receive individualised person centered support which enables them to enjoy a fulfilling and valued life, to participate in the community and to develop their abilities as fully as possible. Co-ordinating a programme of regular person-centered reviews which put each person's views and unique recovery journey at the heart of planning and decision making. Working closely with local multi-disciplinary teams and community based agencies to provide holistic, wrap-around support. Maintaining high standards of environmental safety/quality and ensuring a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere. Facilitate service user engagement, involvement and peer support. Qualities Required Applicants will be able to demonstrate warmth, compassion and unconditional positive regard for the people we support and will be able to develop trusting relationships based on empathy and respect. You will have the skills and personal qualities to be able to engage people in meaningful planning and therapeutic activities. You will be expected to work collaboratively and professionally with the people we support, their families and mental health professionals/agencies. You will need an up-to-date understanding of the recovery approach and recovery principles as well as mental health legislation, services and interventions. You will demonstrate a good knowledge of the MHA, MCA, DOLs and the care standards. You will have the knowledge and skills to ensure the safe management and administration of medicines. You will be required to work on a rota system working evenings, weekends and bank holidays. We are a passionate, inclusive and anti-racist organisation. We embrace diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. As a Disability Confident Employer we welcome applications from people with a disability, and as a proud Stonewall Diversity Champion we actively encourage applications from the LGBT+ community. Creative Support has a corporate commitment to enabling people with caring and family responsibilities to apply for senior roles, part time applicants will be considered for this role. Vacancy Reference Number: 85636 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number. We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed.

Creative Support are looking to recruit a support worker who is experienced in working in with people who have mental health support needs, for our Gateshead based service. You will be working with an outcome-focused floating support team for people over the age of 18 who are experiencing homeless, or who are at risk of homelessness and have housing related support needs. The service is commissioned by Gateshead Council and will provide a time-limited support service from an office in Gateshead. The service will work with individuals with complex and often chaotic lives to provide a range of support options, including: Support in people's own homes Drop-in sessions and activities/courses at our office Signposting services to ensure people have the support they need to find and maintain tenancies in the local community. You will manage a case-load and provide direct support to service users in accordance with their holistic support plans. As a recovery worker you will support service users who have complex and multiple needs, taking a multi-agency approach that ensures people have access to appropriate services that meet those needs. You will work with service users who require longer term support with the aim of stabilising their lives through supporting them in developing the necessary skills and confidence for finding and managing a tenancy. You will promote inclusion, independence and wellbeing with the aim of enabling service users to become active and productive citizens. You will support service users by providing one-off interventions and longer term support, devising clear exit strategies that take into account opportunities to build resilience, local connections and knowledge of local service provision. Support will focus on the following areas; Resettlement & tenancy sustainment Prevention of tenancy failure or homelessness Maximised income Financial management and resilience Meaningful activity including; volunteering, training and employment Improved health and wellbeing including; smoking cessation, reduction in alcohol consumption and substance misuse, increased physical activity, improved diet and greater engagement with primary and specialist health care services Improved engagement with probation and rehabilitation services, and criminal justice agencies Improved self-reported quality of life and self-reliance Improved connections to local community activities and leisure opportunities. This role offers unique and challenging opportunities bringing great job satisfaction to those who are looking to make a positive difference to the lives of others. You will be required to work in a flexible manner on a rota which may include evenings, weekends and nights. In addition to opportunities for personal and career development, we offer good conditions of service and a supportive, hands-on management culture. Vacancy Reference Number: 93551 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award. Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK - This post will not be open to Sponsorship, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas

Fixed term contract until 31 March 2027. Hours: 37.5 per week Whatever your experience of street homelessness and its impact on people's lives - personal or professional - when you join the Thames Reach team as a Senior Employment Specialist (Lead Worker), we will make the best use of all your understanding, compassion and commitment About us Thames Reach runs projects and services that help to end homelessness in and around London. We work directly with homeless people on the streets and in hostels. We work to prevent vulnerable people from becoming homeless. We help formerly homeless people get their lives back on track. We help people find work and access training and volunteering opportunities. Is our mission easy? No, but we never give up on people. Last year we helped more than 15,000 people. Is our work rewarding? Yes, in every sense. We're listed as one of the top 100 Best Workplaces in the UK. There's no better place to develop or transfer your skills and build a fulfilling career. About this role Due to an increase in funding we are looking for a Senior Employment Specialists (Lead Worker) to join the Lambeth Individual Placement Support Team on a fixed-term basis. Individual Placement and Support (IPS) is the evidence-based model for helping people with severe mental illness find and keep paid work. In the United Kingdom, IPS is commissioned by NHS England. The goal is to find paid employment in mainstream jobs to aid recovery, at or above minimum wage, that the person chooses, with the support of Employment specialists who work inside CMHTs (community mental health teams) as clinical team members, not a separate service. We will not accept applications where Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been used to assist with completing the competency questions. As a Senior Employment Specialist, you: Carry a client caseload: Still do direct IPS work: client meetings, rapid job search, employer engagement, and on-the-job support. Caseload is usually smaller than standard specialists to free up time for other duties. Coach & mentor junior specialists: Model job development calls, join them on employer visits, and review their client work. Give feedback on IPS fidelity and help them problem-solve complex cases. Lead on employer engagement strategy: Build relationships with major local employers and develop job opportunities the whole team can use. Track which industries are hiring and share leads in team meetings. Monitor fidelity & outcomes: Run data reports on job starts, hours worked, and employer contacts. Complete fidelity reviews, file audits, and prep for external IPS fidelity assessments. Liaise with clinical & system partners: Attend leadership meetings with mental health teams, funders, or DWP/Jobcentre staff. Troubleshoot integration issues and promote IPS across services. Support the team lead: Supporting senior managers to compile monthly and quarterly data for reporting submissions. To succeed as a Senior Employment Specialist Support, you will need: IPS delivery: Strong job outcomes record. Can demonstrate fidelity to all 8 IPS principles and rapid job search within 30 days. Supervision & coaching ability: Experience mentoring staff, running 1:1s, or delivering training. Able to model employer engagement calls, give constructive feedback, and develop support worker employment specialists. Advanced employer engagement: Build relationships with employers, negotiating job carves, and creating repeat referral routes. Confident with senior managers and HR. Mental health & benefits knowledge: Understanding of SMI, medication impacts, and NHS pathways like CMHT, and EIP. Familiar with Universal Credit, PIP, and work incentives planning. Data, fidelity & quality assurance: Comfortable with IPS fidelity reviews, outcome reporting to IPS Grow, and case note audits on ePJS. Uses data to improve team performance. Systems leadership & partnership working: Experience working with clinicians, employers, and DWP partners. Can represent IPS in MDT discussions, unblock referral issues. Have experience of working independently, excellent IT and administrative skills. We are listed in the top 100 UK Best Workplaces 2023 in the UK. As part of a commitment to our employees we offer: Generous holiday allowance - 29 days per year plus 8 public holidays (pro rata). Pension - we contribute 6.5% to your pension when you contribute 1.5%. Excellent development opportunities - career progression, regular supervision and appraisals, and learning programmes to support your career with Thames Reach. Wellbeing support - our 24/7 employee assistance programme and opportunities for TOIL. Life assurance - four times your annual salary and critical illness cover. Other benefits including a blue light discount card, interest free season ticket and cycle to work loans. Thames Reach is committed to achieving a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We value, respect, and celebrate diversity. We welcome and encourage applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their history of homelessness, sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religious belief. To apply visit our website and complete our application form. For further information please contact, Chris Browne, Lead Manager at Closing date: 28 June 2026 Interview date: 13 July 2026 Thames Reach is committed to safeguarding. Applicants must be willing to undergo pre-employment screening appropriate to the post, including, but not limited to checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Having a criminal record will not exclude you from applying but you will be asked to provide further details as most posts are considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Trainee Substance Misuse Recovery Worker Location: Cheshire Salary: £23,200 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent Closing Date: 19th June 2026 This is an exciting opportunity to begin your career in substance misuse recovery within a structured traineeship at HMP Stoke Heath, Market Drayton. This full-time role (35 hours per week) offers the chance to develop hands-on experience while working towards a recognised qualification (subject to criteria), supported throughout by experienced practitioners. You ll be embedded within a supportive team, shadowing a member of staff and receiving tailored guidance, supervision, and regular reviews to help you build confidence and competence in the role. A key part of the traineeship also includes undertaking compulsory therapy alongside your professional development. This is a balance of practical learning and study, designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to progress into a qualified recovery worker role. What you ll be doing: Managing and planning a caseload with support and supervision Carrying out initial, risk, and comprehensive assessments to guide treatment and interventions Delivering 1:1 sessions and supporting group work/programme facilitation Co-facilitating structured recovery programmes Working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams and community partners Supporting recovery planning and throughcare for service users Assisting clients to access clinical and recovery-focused interventions Recording and maintaining accurate data for audit, reporting, and research purposes Taking on additional reasonable duties as required by your line manager What we re looking for: A motivated and resilient individual who is keen to learn and develop within a challenging but highly rewarding environment. You don t need previous experience in substance misuse work, just a commitment to supporting others and a willingness to develop your skills. What you ll get: A structured traineeship with full training, supervision, and mentoring, plus the opportunity to gain a recognised qualification while building real-world experience in recovery work. If you re ready to develop a meaningful career supporting recovery and rehabilitation, we d love to hear from you. All prison-based roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and HMPPS security vetting. These checks can take up to 5 months to complete. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion of both checks. Please note if you have lived overseas within the last 5 years then checks may take longer. About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - Flexible working Training and development opportunities BHSF Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Helping others improve and turn their lives around - there's no better feeling. It's what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. This role requires native British Sign Language usage or a minimum Signature Level 2 as it is a deaf service. We accept written, video or BSL/signed applications for this role. For accessible applications or adjustments please contact: We have fantastic new opportunities to join us and support our d/Deaf service users in Blackburn. We are looking for confident Care & Support Workers with the passion to both deliver outstanding care, alongside play a role in empowering d/Deaf service users to access the same recovery opportunities as their hearing peers. Note: We are also able to offer BSL Signature Level 2 training within our nearby Bury Dunes Hospital for candidates who are passionate about building a career within our d/Deaf services. You will be working Full time (42 hours per week) across a mixed shift pattern of 3/4 12 hour shifts per week with a focus on supporting our d/Deaf (profound, severe, partial or hard of hearing) service users with mental health needs, inside our new Deaf community step down setting in Blackburn. About the service: Vincent Court is a five-bed community rehabilitation (level 1) service for deaf men who have been able to progress through the hospital pathway at Cygnet Bury Dunes (Bridgehampton Ward). We also accept referrals from other high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) services, other Low Secure services as well as directly from the community. We offer a safe, comfortable and homely setting that enables individuals to focus on their continued recovery and transition back into a successful and more independent lifestyle - with the advantage of continuing to access the same multi-disciplinary team (MDT) at Cygnet Bury Dunes (Bridgehampton Ward). About you: You may be d/Deaf yourself. Have experience working or living with Deaf people before. You can sign in BSL Qualified in Signature BSL to a minimum of Level 2 or willing to gain this accreditation through us. As a person you are a strong worker and team player. Are looking to help support d/Deaf people. Have an interest in helping d/Deaf people with mental health problems. Your day-to-day Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support Learn about individuals' specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way Assist with medical & welfare needs Report on medical & welfare needs as required Safeguard Maintain a safe, clean environment for all Why Cygnet? We'll offer you Salary: £14.13 per hour Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime Regular coaching & appraisal Expert supervision & peer support Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether it's saving you money on the highstreet, with healthcare, holidays & leisure - or securing your future with professional development and a pension - we support you to be happy both in & out of work. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families. What next? If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you. Click the button to apply

Nottinghamshire County Council are looking for dynamic social workers with relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in all areas of Adult Social Work practice that have arisen across our Mid Notts Urgent & Emergency Care Teams. You will work as part of one of our countywide Urgent & Emergency Care Team in a time of change and development to improve outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. We support people to live ordinary lives in the place they call home with the people and things they love, and we start by understanding what a good life looks like for them and how we can work together to achieve it. We are recruiting Social Worker's to work alongside people and their families seeking or drawing on support to live lives that they chose to lead, whatever their disability, age or stage in life. The Urgent and Emergency Care teams work to a Discharge to Assess model with partners from Acute and Community Health. Referrals into the service originate from the three acute hospital trusts within Nottinghamshire. Our teams work as part of an integrated multidisciplinary transfer of care hubs based within Kings Mill Hospital, Queens Medical Centre & Bassetlaw Hospital to plan supported discharges with short term social care support as needed. Once discharged, the goal is for the person to continue their recovery, rehabilitation, and reablement, where we will then support with assessments to promote the individual's independence and well-being. You will be responsible for identifying a person's goals and aspirations and the initiation and coordination of a range of outcomes to meet them such as the potential for reablement and enablement opportunities and access to those services. Using strength-based approaches you will promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation and self-directed support to ensure that people can assess and manage their own needs, risks and uncertainties. You will work alongside other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast paced, supportive team. Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a case load of a mixed priority of work is important. Key Skills: Building trusted relationships. Active listening to understand what matters most to the people you work with. Ensuring that a person wishes, feelings and beliefs are central to decision making. Connecting people to wider networks of support and opportunity. Keeping in touch with people to ensure that things or working well and if anything needs to change. Essential requirements: Recognising that people are the experts in their own lives. Communicating respectfully with and about people. Thinking and acting creatively. Professionally challenging circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude or oppress. Critical reflective practice and a desire for continuous learning and professional development. You will be required to: Respect the dignity and diversity of the people you're working with. Understand and respond to people's unique needs and aspirations. Uphold human rights and social justice. Have professional curiosity. What We Offer: Latest technology for flexible working. Mileage payment. A comprehensive career pathway with induction, supervision, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD). An excellent occupational pension scheme. A flexible and supportive work environment. Generous annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays. You must have a recognised social work qualification, registration with Social Work England and a sound knowledge base of relevant social care legislation. Experience of working with adult safeguarding and partnership working with health, external agencies and providers. There is an expectation that Social Workers work flexibly in partnership with colleagues across the UEC teams as required to manage pressures and achieve the best outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. The UEC teams cover the transfer of care hub at weekends and bank holidays and this opportunity will be offered on a voluntary rota basis for enhanced pay Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment. In return for your commitment, we will provide a supportive team environment with access to professional development opportunities. You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be supported to attend training to progress your career and meet Social Work England's continued professional development requirements (CPD) . Applications are encouraged from both Band A and B Social Worker's. For Band B, you must have at least 2 years' experience as a qualified Social Worker. The ability to drive and regular use of a car for work is essential unless disability precludes this. Please be advised that you must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application. The Council will not be offering visa sponsorship for this position. If you are unable to provide evidence of your right to work, your application will not be considered further. For further information please contact UEC Team managers or IND2

Creative Support are looking to recruit a support worker who is experienced in working in with people who have mental health support needs, for our Gateshead based service. You will be working with an outcome-focused floating support team for people over the age of 18 who are experiencing homeless, or who are at risk of homelessness and have housing related support needs. The service is commissioned by Gateshead Council and will provide a time-limited support service from an office in Gateshead. The service will work with individuals with complex and often chaotic lives to provide a range of support options, including: -Support in people's own homes -Drop-in sessions and activities/courses at our office -Signposting services to ensure people have the support they need to find and maintain tenancies in the local community. You will manage a case-load and provide direct support to service users in accordance with their holistic support plans. As a recovery worker you will support service users who have complex and multiple needs, taking a multi-agency approach that ensures people have access to appropriate services that meet those needs. You will work with service users who require longer term support with the aim of stabilising their lives through supporting them in developing the necessary skills and confidence for finding and managing a tenancy. You will promote inclusion, independence and wellbeing with the aim of enabling service users to become active and productive citizens. You will support service users by providing one-off interventions and longer term support, devising clear exit strategies that take into account opportunities to build resilience, local connections and knowledge of local service provision. Support will focus on the following areas; -Resettlement & tenancy sustainment -Prevention of tenancy failure or homelessness -Maximised income -Financial management and resilience -Meaningful activity including; volunteering, training and employment -Improved health and wellbeing including; smoking cessation, reduction in alcohol consumption and substance misuse, increased physical activity, improved diet and greater engagement with primary and specialist health care services -Improved engagement with probation and rehabilitation services, and criminal justice agencies -Improved self-reported quality of life and self-reliance -Improved connections to local community activities and leisure opportunities. This role offers unique and challenging opportunities bringing great job satisfaction to those who are looking to make a positive difference to the lives of others. You will be required to work in a flexible manner on a rota which may include evenings, weekends and nights. In addition to opportunities for personal and career development, we offer good conditions of service and a supportive, hands-on management culture. Vacancy Reference Number: 88042 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award. Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK

Nottinghamshire County Council are looking for dynamic social workers with relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in all areas of Adult Social Work practice that have arisen across our North Notts Urgent & Emergency Care Teams. You will work as part of one of our countywide Urgent & Emergency Care Team in a time of change and development to improve outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. We support people to live ordinary lives in the place they call home with the people and things they love, and we start by understanding what a good life looks like for them and how we can work together to achieve it. We are recruiting Social Worker's to work alongside people and their families seeking or drawing on support to live lives that they chose to lead, whatever their disability, age or stage in life. The Urgent and Emergency Care teams work to a Discharge to Assess model with partners from Acute and Community Health. Referrals into the service originate from the three acute hospital trusts within Nottinghamshire. Our teams work as part of an integrated multidisciplinary transfer of care hubs based within Kings Mill Hospital, Queens Medical Centre & Bassetlaw Hospital to plan supported discharges with short term social care support as needed. Once discharged, the goal is for the person to continue their recovery, rehabilitation, and reablement, where we will then support with assessments to promote the individual's independence and well-being. You will be responsible for identifying a person's goals and aspirations and the initiation and coordination of a range of outcomes to meet them such as the potential for reablement and enablement opportunities and access to those services. Using strength-based approaches you will promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation and self-directed support to ensure that people can assess and manage their own needs, risks and uncertainties. You will work alongside other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast paced, supportive team. Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a case load of a mixed priority of work is important. Key Skills: Building trusted relationships. Active listening to understand what matters most to the people you work with. Ensuring that a person wishes, feelings and beliefs are central to decision making. Connecting people to wider networks of support and opportunity. Keeping in touch with people to ensure that things or working well and if anything needs to change. Essential requirements: Recognising that people are the experts in their own lives. Communicating respectfully with and about people. Thinking and acting creatively. Professionally challenging circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude or oppress. Critical reflective practice and a desire for continuous learning and professional development. You will be required to: Respect the dignity and diversity of the people you're working with. Understand and respond to people's unique needs and aspirations. Uphold human rights and social justice. Have professional curiosity. What We Offer: Latest technology for flexible working. Mileage payment. A comprehensive career pathway with induction, supervision, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD). An excellent occupational pension scheme. A flexible and supportive work environment. Generous annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays. You must have a recognised social work qualification, registration with Social Work England and a sound knowledge base of relevant social care legislation. Experience of working with adult safeguarding and partnership working with health, external agencies and providers. There is an expectation that Social Workers work flexibly in partnership with colleagues across the UEC teams as required to manage pressures and achieve the best outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. The UEC teams cover the transfer of care hub at weekends and bank holidays and this opportunity will be offered on a voluntary rota basis for enhanced pay Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment. In return for your commitment, we will provide a supportive team environment with access to professional development opportunities. You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be supported to attend training to progress your career and meet Social Work England's continued professional development requirements (CPD) . Applications are encouraged from both Band A and B Social Worker's. For Band B, you must have at least 2 years' experience as a qualified Social Worker. The ability to drive and regular use of a car for work is essential unless disability precludes this. Please be advised that all applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application. The Council will not be offering visa sponsorship for this position. If you are unable to provide evidence of your right to work, your application will not be considered further.

Job Introduction Please Note: A Full UK Driving License and Access to a Vehicle is an Essential Requirement. Do you want to help build a brighter future for communities and individuals in Taunton 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 have a range of roles for people passionate about supporting others to make change. We have roles in different teams including: Community based treatment services: providing assessment, coordinating treatment and working partnership to support individuals. The roles include delivering structured psycho-social interventions in group and one to one level to enable our service users to acquire thinking skills and behaviours to make lasting change. Homeless outreach provision: Targeting homeless individuals, offering a flexible and outreach response to highly vulnerable individuals sleeping rough or living in temporary accommodation Criminal Justice rehabilitation/recovery services: working closely with the Probation Services, Prisons and Police to provide a rapid, tailored response to individuals that support their recovery and rehabilitation As a Recovery Worker 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 Recovery workers act as 'key workers' to a caseload of service users, supporting them to decide their goals around treatment and develop plans to achieve these. The role includes maintaining regular contact with your clients, offering advice, information and psycho-social interventions as well as providing assessments, risk management planning and working closely with our clinical staff around prescribing needs and partner agencies. No day is the same in this role but an ability to communicate effectively with a range or service users and colleagues, an ability to manage different tasks and a commitment to Turning Point values are essential. You may have lived experience of substance use/mental health/homelessness (self or a significant other), come with experience supporting people in health and social care or just have a keen interest in supporting this group; if your values are right, we have a role for everyone. The Ideal Candidate You'll have an understanding of substance and alcohol use and the challenges and opportunities for individuals on a recovery journey. However, we also recognise that many people have transferrable skills from other backgrounds such as mental health, housing or other health and social care provision. The roles are varied, so flexibility, an ability to work dynamically on a one to one and group basis and knowledge of relapse and other barriers to recovery will be vital but we can help to shape these skills where needed. We also look for candidates with excellent communication skills and who share our values as an organisation. We value individuals with lived experience but also those who are just interested in this line of work; our Trainee Recovery Worker program enables individuals without all relevant experience to gain an entry level position within the organisation before moving on to other roles. We value individual creativity and initiative and, whatever your role, you will be fully involved in identifying opportunities to improve the quality of our services and the service user experience. Your ideas will be listened to and your suggestions implemented wherever possible. You will be supported in your role by extensive training to help develop your skills. Our learning culture encourages everyone to stay on top of the latest developments in their field and helps drive service improvement. 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 SM - Recovery Worker (1).pdf Apply

Key Worker Sheffield, S1 4EB £23,582 per annum Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week) Includes evenings and weekend working on a rota basis Could you inspire someone with multiple support needs to achieve their aspirations, goals and help them maximise their full potential? We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Key Worker to join our dedicated team in our mental health supported housing service. The role can be challenging and is highly rewarding, the teams work closely together, and the service is busy with each day being different and varied. We have a legacy that spans over 50 years of providing great quality housing and a broad range of services to communities in the Sheffield City Region. Our purpose is for our customers to settle at home, live well and realise their potential, and believe that the need for the innovative services we provide alongside our homes is as strong as ever. We are proud of the great work that happens across SYHA, and of our people's talent, commitment and values. Our wider benefits: • Salary - £23,582 per annum, pro rata • Working hours - 37 hours • Generous holiday entitlement - 27 days annual leave, statutory bank holidays plus an additional 4 SYHA days, pro rata. • 5% pension contribution • Excellent flexible working options including Flexi Time, Condensed Hours, Part Time, and Job Share. • Excellent benefits including: o SYHA Rewards - employee discount scheme, which offers cash back and shopping discounts. Plus advice and resources on health eating, financial wellbeing, exercise and mastering your mental health o Westfield Health (employer paid) o Counselling o Discounted Gym membership o Cycle to work scheme • Access to a wide range of programmes to train and develop you. For more information about our range of benefits, please visit the Your Wellbeing and Feeling at Home on our website. More about the role: You will be able to demonstrate a real focus on working with customers on their journey to independence by using a strength-based trauma informed approach. You will have some knowledge of mental health recovery and understand the importance of people being encouraged to identify their own strengths. You will work with people to positively develop strategies to enable them to better manage their mental health and sustain their housing. Who you are: You will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the needs and risks our customers experience and be committed to helping customers develop and identify their recovery goals. You are approachable, have enthusiasm to helping others and are able to encourage customers to achieve their goals. You possess a positive "Can Do" solution focused attitude to fit in with a team to help our customers identify their strengths and build on them. Who we are: At South Yorkshire Housing Association, our purpose is for our customers to settle at home, live well and realise their potential. Feeling settled and living well means different things to the people and families that live across South Yorkshire. So, we work with people in different ways - from our extra-care housing, to providing services and opportunities that individuals can access in their home, workplace and community, to creating houses for affordable rent. Our employees enable us to create the best services, support, and experiences for our customers. We believe that difference makes us better, and that our services are made stronger by having a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Please note that we may remove this advert prior to the advertised date, dependent on the level of response received. Please apply at your earliest convenience. At SYHA, we value the incredible contribution and talent that people with disabilities can and do bring to our workplace and we are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer . As part of our commitments, we will ensure that disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview. To be considered under the scheme, disabled applicants must disclose their disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) on the Equal Opportunities section of the job application. SYHA does not hold a sponsorship license and are unable to provide visa sponsorship. For the purposes of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 this is an excluded job. For more information about our application and interview process, plus answers to our frequently asked questions, please visit our Candidate Toolkit. Closing Date: 19th October 2025 at midnight Interview Date: Friday 24th October 2025

Nottinghamshire County Council are looking for dynamic social workers with relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in all areas of Adult Social Work practice that have arisen across our North Notts Urgent & Emergency Care Teams. You will work as part of one of our countywide Urgent & Emergency Care Team in a time of change and development to improve outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. We support people to live ordinary lives in the place they call home with the people and things they love, and we start by understanding what a good life looks like for them and how we can work together to achieve it. We are recruiting Social Worker's to work alongside people and their families seeking or drawing on support to live lives that they chose to lead, whatever their disability, age or stage in life. The Urgent and Emergency Care teams work to a Discharge to Assess model with partners from Acute and Community Health. Referrals into the service originate from the three acute hospital trusts within Nottinghamshire. Our teams work as part of an integrated multidisciplinary transfer of care hubs based within Kings Mill Hospital, Queens Medical Centre & Bassetlaw Hospital to plan supported discharges with short term social care support as needed. Once discharged, the goal is for the person to continue their recovery, rehabilitation, and reablement, where we will then support with assessments to promote the individual's independence and well-being. You will be responsible for identifying a person's goals and aspirations and the initiation and coordination of a range of outcomes to meet them such as the potential for reablement and enablement opportunities and access to those services. Using strength-based approaches you will promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation and self-directed support to ensure that people can assess and manage their own needs, risks and uncertainties. You will work alongside other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast paced, supportive team. Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a case load of a mixed priority of work is important. Key Skills: Building trusted relationships. Active listening to understand what matters most to the people you work with. Ensuring that a person wishes, feelings and beliefs are central to decision making. Connecting people to wider networks of support and opportunity. Keeping in touch with people to ensure that things or working well and if anything needs to change. Essential requirements: Recognising that people are the experts in their own lives. Communicating respectfully with and about people. Thinking and acting creatively. Professionally challenging circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude or oppress. Critical reflective practice and a desire for continuous learning and professional development. You will be required to: Respect the dignity and diversity of the people you're working with. Understand and respond to people's unique needs and aspirations. Uphold human rights and social justice. Have professional curiosity. What We Offer: Latest technology for flexible working. Mileage payment. A comprehensive career pathway with induction, supervision, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD). An excellent occupational pension scheme. A flexible and supportive work environment. Generous annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays. You must have a recognised social work qualification, registration with Social Work England and a sound knowledge base of relevant social care legislation. Experience of working with adult safeguarding and partnership working with health, external agencies and providers. There is an expectation that Social Workers work flexibly in partnership with colleagues across the UEC teams as required to manage pressures and achieve the best outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. The UEC teams cover the transfer of care hub at weekends and bank holidays and this opportunity will be offered on a voluntary rota basis for enhanced pay Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment. In return for your commitment, we will provide a supportive team environment with access to professional development opportunities. You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be supported to attend training to progress your career and meet Social Work England's continued professional development requirements (CPD) . Applications are encouraged from both Band A and B Social Worker's. For Band B, you must have at least 2 years' experience as a qualified Social Worker. The ability to drive and regular use of a car for work is essential unless disability precludes this. Please be advised that all applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application. The Council will not be offering visa sponsorship for this position. If you are unable to provide evidence of your right to work, your application will not be considered further.

Nottinghamshire County Council are looking for dynamic social workers with relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in all areas of Adult Social Work practice that have arisen across our North Notts Urgent & Emergency Care Teams. You will work as part of one of our countywide Urgent & Emergency Care Team in a time of change and development to improve outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. We support people to live ordinary lives in the place they call home with the people and things they love, and we start by understanding what a good life looks like for them and how we can work together to achieve it. We are recruiting Social Worker's to work alongside people and their families seeking or drawing on support to live lives that they chose to lead, whatever their disability, age or stage in life. The Urgent and Emergency Care teams work to a Discharge to Assess model with partners from Acute and Community Health. Referrals into the service originate from the three acute hospital trusts within Nottinghamshire. Our teams work as part of an integrated multidisciplinary transfer of care hubs based within Kings Mill Hospital, Queens Medical Centre & Bassetlaw Hospital to plan supported discharges with short term social care support as needed. Once discharged, the goal is for the person to continue their recovery, rehabilitation, and reablement, where we will then support with assessments to promote the individual's independence and well-being. You will be responsible for identifying a person's goals and aspirations and the initiation and coordination of a range of outcomes to meet them such as the potential for reablement and enablement opportunities and access to those services. Using strength-based approaches you will promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation and self-directed support to ensure that people can assess and manage their own needs, risks and uncertainties. You will work alongside other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast paced, supportive team. Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a case load of a mixed priority of work is important. Key Skills: Building trusted relationships. Active listening to understand what matters most to the people you work with. Ensuring that a person wishes, feelings and beliefs are central to decision making. Connecting people to wider networks of support and opportunity. Keeping in touch with people to ensure that things or working well and if anything needs to change. Essential requirements: Recognising that people are the experts in their own lives. Communicating respectfully with and about people. Thinking and acting creatively. Professionally challenging circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude or oppress. Critical reflective practice and a desire for continuous learning and professional development. You will be required to: Respect the dignity and diversity of the people you're working with. Understand and respond to people's unique needs and aspirations. Uphold human rights and social justice. Have professional curiosity. What We Offer: Latest technology for flexible working. Mileage payment. A comprehensive career pathway with induction, supervision, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD). An excellent occupational pension scheme. A flexible and supportive work environment. Generous annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays. You must have a recognised social work qualification, registration with Social Work England and a sound knowledge base of relevant social care legislation. Experience of working with adult safeguarding and partnership working with health, external agencies and providers. There is an expectation that Social Workers work flexibly in partnership with colleagues across the UEC teams as required to manage pressures and achieve the best outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. The UEC teams cover the transfer of care hub at weekends and bank holidays and this opportunity will be offered on a voluntary rota basis for enhanced pay Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment. In return for your commitment, we will provide a supportive team environment with access to professional development opportunities. You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be supported to attend training to progress your career and meet Social Work England's continued professional development requirements (CPD) . Applications are encouraged from both Band A and B Social Worker's. For Band B, you must have at least 2 years' experience as a qualified Social Worker. The ability to drive and regular use of a car for work is essential unless disability precludes this. Please be advised that all applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application. The Council will not be offering visa sponsorship for this position. If you are unable to provide evidence of your right to work, your application will not be considered further.

Nottinghamshire County Council are looking for dynamic social workers with relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in all areas of Adult Social Work practice that have arisen across our North Notts Urgent & Emergency Care Teams. You will work as part of one of our countywide Urgent & Emergency Care Team in a time of change and development to improve outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. We support people to live ordinary lives in the place they call home with the people and things they love, and we start by understanding what a good life looks like for them and how we can work together to achieve it. We are recruiting Social Worker's to work alongside people and their families seeking or drawing on support to live lives that they chose to lead, whatever their disability, age or stage in life. The Urgent and Emergency Care teams work to a Discharge to Assess model with partners from Acute and Community Health. Referrals into the service originate from the three acute hospital trusts within Nottinghamshire. Our teams work as part of an integrated multidisciplinary transfer of care hubs based within Kings Mill Hospital, Queens Medical Centre & Bassetlaw Hospital to plan supported discharges with short term social care support as needed. Once discharged, the goal is for the person to continue their recovery, rehabilitation, and reablement, where we will then support with assessments to promote the individual's independence and well-being. You will be responsible for identifying a person's goals and aspirations and the initiation and coordination of a range of outcomes to meet them such as the potential for reablement and enablement opportunities and access to those services. Using strength-based approaches you will promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation and self-directed support to ensure that people can assess and manage their own needs, risks and uncertainties. You will work alongside other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast paced, supportive team. Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a case load of a mixed priority of work is important. Key Skills: Building trusted relationships. Active listening to understand what matters most to the people you work with. Ensuring that a person wishes, feelings and beliefs are central to decision making. Connecting people to wider networks of support and opportunity. Keeping in touch with people to ensure that things or working well and if anything needs to change. Essential requirements: Recognising that people are the experts in their own lives. Communicating respectfully with and about people. Thinking and acting creatively. Professionally challenging circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude or oppress. Critical reflective practice and a desire for continuous learning and professional development. You will be required to: Respect the dignity and diversity of the people you're working with. Understand and respond to people's unique needs and aspirations. Uphold human rights and social justice. Have professional curiosity. What We Offer: Latest technology for flexible working. Mileage payment. A comprehensive career pathway with induction, supervision, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD). An excellent occupational pension scheme. A flexible and supportive work environment. Generous annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays. You must have a recognised social work qualification, registration with Social Work England and a sound knowledge base of relevant social care legislation. Experience of working with adult safeguarding and partnership working with health, external agencies and providers. There is an expectation that Social Workers work flexibly in partnership with colleagues across the UEC teams as required to manage pressures and achieve the best outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. The UEC teams cover the transfer of care hub at weekends and bank holidays and this opportunity will be offered on a voluntary rota basis for enhanced pay Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment. In return for your commitment, we will provide a supportive team environment with access to professional development opportunities. You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be supported to attend training to progress your career and meet Social Work England's continued professional development requirements (CPD) . Applications are encouraged from both Band A and B Social Worker's. For Band B, you must have at least 2 years' experience as a qualified Social Worker. The ability to drive and regular use of a car for work is essential unless disability precludes this. Please be advised that all applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application. The Council will not be offering visa sponsorship for this position. If you are unable to provide evidence of your right to work, your application will not be considered further.

Nottinghamshire County Council are looking for dynamic social workers with relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in all areas of Adult Social Work practice that have arisen across our North Notts Urgent & Emergency Care Teams. You will work as part of one of our countywide Urgent & Emergency Care Team in a time of change and development to improve outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. We support people to live ordinary lives in the place they call home with the people and things they love, and we start by understanding what a good life looks like for them and how we can work together to achieve it. We are recruiting Social Worker's to work alongside people and their families seeking or drawing on support to live lives that they chose to lead, whatever their disability, age or stage in life. The Urgent and Emergency Care teams work to a Discharge to Assess model with partners from Acute and Community Health. Referrals into the service originate from the three acute hospital trusts within Nottinghamshire. Our teams work as part of an integrated multidisciplinary transfer of care hubs based within Kings Mill Hospital, Queens Medical Centre & Bassetlaw Hospital to plan supported discharges with short term social care support as needed. Once discharged, the goal is for the person to continue their recovery, rehabilitation, and reablement, where we will then support with assessments to promote the individual's independence and well-being. You will be responsible for identifying a person's goals and aspirations and the initiation and coordination of a range of outcomes to meet them such as the potential for reablement and enablement opportunities and access to those services. Using strength-based approaches you will promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation and self-directed support to ensure that people can assess and manage their own needs, risks and uncertainties. You will work alongside other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast paced, supportive team. Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a case load of a mixed priority of work is important. Key Skills: Building trusted relationships. Active listening to understand what matters most to the people you work with. Ensuring that a person wishes, feelings and beliefs are central to decision making. Connecting people to wider networks of support and opportunity. Keeping in touch with people to ensure that things or working well and if anything needs to change. Essential requirements: Recognising that people are the experts in their own lives. Communicating respectfully with and about people. Thinking and acting creatively. Professionally challenging circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude or oppress. Critical reflective practice and a desire for continuous learning and professional development. You will be required to: Respect the dignity and diversity of the people you're working with. Understand and respond to people's unique needs and aspirations. Uphold human rights and social justice. Have professional curiosity. What We Offer: Latest technology for flexible working. Mileage payment. A comprehensive career pathway with induction, supervision, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD). An excellent occupational pension scheme. A flexible and supportive work environment. Generous annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays. You must have a recognised social work qualification, registration with Social Work England and a sound knowledge base of relevant social care legislation. Experience of working with adult safeguarding and partnership working with health, external agencies and providers. There is an expectation that Social Workers work flexibly in partnership with colleagues across the UEC teams as required to manage pressures and achieve the best outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. The UEC teams cover the transfer of care hub at weekends and bank holidays and this opportunity will be offered on a voluntary rota basis for enhanced pay Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment. In return for your commitment, we will provide a supportive team environment with access to professional development opportunities. You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be supported to attend training to progress your career and meet Social Work England's continued professional development requirements (CPD) . Applications are encouraged from both Band A and B Social Worker's. For Band B, you must have at least 2 years' experience as a qualified Social Worker. The ability to drive and regular use of a car for work is essential unless disability precludes this. Please be advised that all applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application. The Council will not be offering visa sponsorship for this position. If you are unable to provide evidence of your right to work, your application will not be considered further.

Job Introduction Please Note: A Full UK Driving License and Access to a Vehicle is an Essential Requirement. Part Time: 14.8 Hours Per Week / 2 Days Per Week (Which days negotiated at interview) Location: Swindon & Wiltshire Countywide (travel expenses covered) Do you want to help build a brighter future for communities and individuals in Swindon & Wiltshire doing a highly rewarding job. Turning Point's mental health treatment requirement service are currently expanding during a really exciting time in the sector with new funding and investment. We have a range of roles for people passionate about supporting others to make change. We have roles in different teams including: Community based treatment services: providing assessment, coordinating treatment and working partnership to support individuals. The roles include delivering structured psycho-social interventions in group and one to level to enable our service users to acquire thinking skills and behaviours to make lasting change. Homeless outreach provision: Targeting homeless individuals, offering a flexible and outreach response to highly vulnerable individuals sleeping rough or living in temporary accommodation Criminal Justice rehabilitation/recovery services: working closely with the Probation Services, Prisons and Police to provide a rapid, tailored response to individuals that support their recovery and rehabilitation As a Peer Support Worker we offer a starting salary of £22,284 rising each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, rising to £25,550 per year (Pro-Rata). (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 Recovery Worker 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 As a Peer Support Worker we are looking for a new colleague with a passion to support individuals with mental health and/or substance use issues. Your role will be to work alongside Turning Point senior assistant psychologists and assistant psychologists to support service users to access person centred support and navigate the different opportunities for support available to them across the treatment and housing system. Peer Support Workers act as 'advocates, mentors and coaches' to service users supporting them to succeed in their chosen goals around treatment. The role includes maintaining regular contact with your clients, offering advice, information as well as supporting service users to access support in the community utilising lived experience to provide hope, inspiration and support. No day is the same in this role but an ability to communicate effectively with a range or service users and colleagues, an ability to manage different tasks and a commitment to Turning Point values are essential. As a Peer Support worker you yourself will have lived experience around the issues experienced by our service users, you may come with experience supporting people in health and social care or just have a keen interest in supporting this group; if your values are right, we have a role for everyone. The Ideal Candidate You'll have an understanding of mental health, substance and alcohol use and the challenges and opportunities for individuals on a recovery journey. However, we also recognise that many people have transferrable skills from other backgrounds such as mental health, housing or other health and social care provision. The roles are varied, so flexibility, an ability to work dynamically on a one to one and group basis and knowledge of relapse and other barriers to recovery will be useful but we can help to shape these skills where needed. We also look for candidates with excellent communication skills and who share our values as an organisation. This role is specifically aimed at people with lived experience and an excellent role for those wishing to progress from voluntary roles as a peer mentor or looking to develop in a career in substance use. We value individual creativity and initiative and, whatever your role, you will be fully involved in identifying opportunities to improve the quality of our services and the service user experience. Your ideas will be listened to and your suggestions implemented wherever possible. You will be supported in your role by extensive training to help develop your skills. Our learning culture encourages everyone to stay on top of the latest developments in their field and helps drive service improvement. 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 SM - Peer Support Worker.pdf Apply