Get Connected Recovery Worker

Job Introduction

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

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

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

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

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

Role Responsibility

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

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a well-organised individual with strong communication skills, a collaborative approach and a commitment to recovery-focused, person-centred practice. The ability to balance direct community work with peer mentor coordination and administrative responsibilities will be essential.

The role is primarily office- and community-based and requires regular travel between SDAS locations and community venues across Somerset. A valid driving licence and access to a reliable car for work-related travel are required.

The successful candidate will work from home one day per week, with the agreed day scheduled in consultation with their line manager and aligned with service delivery requirements.

Occasional weekend working will also be required to support designated recovery events, community activities and specific projects. These commitments will be discussed and agreed in advance.

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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:

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.

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