Turning Point

Job Introduction Do you want to help build a brighter future for communities and individuals in Slough 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 an 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 + £726 OFW. (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 You'll make a difference to service users' lives as you develop the personal, flexible and realistic support packages they need to help turn things around. Passionate about people, you'll enjoy the scope and diversity of this role, working as part of a friendly and multidisciplinary team. As well as having allot of involvement with partnership agencies. You'll provide advice and information to service users and members of the wider community. You will take a key role in promoting the service to other professionals and organisations with the aim of increasing referrals as well as attending larger community events to raise the profile of Turning Point in Slough. You will primarily be working with Criminal Justice Clients who're historically vulnerable and hard to engage. One of the main aims of this position is encouraging people from this client group into treatment. 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 (35).pdf Apply

Job Introduction Would you like to be part of a small and highly specialised service which is committed to supporting people in the community? Would you like to be well trained, well supported, well paid and know that you are making a positive difference every time you go to work? Are you currently a Support Worker looking to move up into management or a manager looking to expand your experience? If you have answered a big YES to these questions we would LOVE to hear from you. Role Responsibility At Turning Point, we support people with Learning Disabilities, Mental Health and Autism across England. We are recruiting a Senior Support Worker for a brand-new service in Sandwich supporting adults with diagnosis in Autism, Mental Health and learning disabilities to move into the community. As a Senior Support Worker, you will make a real difference to people's lives. Passionate about people? you will enjoy the scope of this role in line management duties alongside supporting people whilst enhancing your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and training you need to progress with us. The role of the Senior Support Worker is to support the management team in the supervision of the Support Worker team in their day to day role, ensuring that new staff are inducted to their roles and operating as fully competent employees. Inspiring and leading a team to providing high quality support and outcomes. Taking the responsibility as the senior person on duty, model their own good practice within the team to ensure a high quality service is provided. Senior Support Worker role is a hands-on job too! You will be supporting people with a full range of daily activities to include supporting with Mental health appointments, community participation, home & tenancy management, medical needs and all daily living tasks that may be needed. The Ideal Candidate You will have Support Worker experience, within a Learning Disability, Autism or Mental Health setting. You will also be: Patient, Understanding & Kind. Motivated to support people towards their goals. Mindful of the language used when communicating with people, be non-judgemental and maintain boundaries. Able to support people in difficult times and good, acting in a responsive manner to changes. You will be required to work alongside specialists in multi-disciplinary teams. this may include Phycologists, probation officers, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and more. About us 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. You will get 31 days' paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 33 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost. Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following the link below 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 Role Profile Apply

Job Introduction At Turning Point, we support people with substance use issues across the country. We are looking to recruit a registered Pharmacist Prescriber to work within our Leicestershire & Rutland Substance Use service. The successful candidate will work alongside a large multi-disciplinary team of colleagues to make a real difference to the lives of those experiencing difficulties from d click apply for full job details

Job Introduction At Turning Point, we support people across England with learning disabilities. Making a real difference to their lives, you'll motivate, manage and grow a team of support staff to enable more people to discover new possibilities in their lives. We now have an opportunity for Team Manager at our service in Clayton, supporting adults with Learning Disabilities. As the Team Manager you will have management responsibility for two new supported living houses. You will work alongside Supported Living Manager during a critical transition time. As one of our management team, you'll enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life too, as you benefit from an exceptional level of internal and external training as well as a highly supportive management team. Please note you must have experience in leading a team to be considered for this role. Role Responsibility Building on your experience of working with people with learning disabilities, you'll set, maintain and develop standards as part of our service. As manager, your focus will always be on ensuring the delivery of consistently high quality services - all within a challenging, but very rewarding environment. In this varied Team Manager role, you'll also carry out risk assessments, implement care plans and handle some operational management. The Ideal Candidate What skills and qualities do I need to have? The ability to meet financial and business targets A track record of supporting and empowering people to live more independently in their community Flexibility is essential, and ideally, you'll also have a full driving license and access to a car Experience of working with individuals with autism, learning disabilities and communication difficulties is essential Experience of complex physical and health needs is essential Knowledge and understanding of the Positive Behaviour Support process is desirable Understanding of Makaton, objects of reference, communication passports is desirable Willing to work towards NVQ level 4/5 qualification You must be fully flexible as this role will involve out of hours checks supporting/coaching staff and the possible need to backfill when short of staff. 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. Across the varied regions, sectors and settings we operate within, our organisation is held together by a shared vision - and our people are connected by the same values. These include belief in potential, confidence in communication, embracing positive change and always treating each other as individuals. 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. Our people bring our vision to life. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning Point, we don't just offer you a job - we offer you a career. 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: Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future - we're proud to have a silver accreditation from Investors in People. Choose from our range of courses to gain recognised qualifications 31 days' paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 33 days. Plus the option to buy or sell additional holidays and spread the cost An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further - including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. You'll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings! Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service - free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more - all free to you and your immediate family Recognition awards to recognise colleagues' inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to us Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans A £200 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us! As part of the fight against COVID-19 here are some of the measures we have in place to keep our team members and the people we support safe: Enhanced Infection/Prevention Control Measures, including the use of PPE, social distancing and regular testing Following all government guidance applicable to our services as a minimum and ensuring our teams are trained effectively Strongly encouraging colleagues to receive a vaccination to keep themselves and those around them safe, enabling access through time off & covering transport costs Regular updates, FAQs, myth busting from Turning Point's clinical team as well as wellbeing seminars which provide support on a variety of topics Turning Point Attached documents 2022 Team Manager Role Profile and Job expectations 2022.pdf Apply

Job Introduction At Turning Point, it's our job to help people find a new direction in life. Through our person-centred approach to support, we're now one of the country's leading social care providers, with a turnover of over £153m p/a. We continue to grow, and we've big ambitions to stay on that upward curve. Join us as a Bid Writer/Business Development Officer for our Public Health and Substance Use Services, and you'll help us do just that through your contribution to our bids and tenders. In this business-critical role, it will be your job to make sure everything we say and do is relevant, engaging and original - ensuring that our excellent track record of service delivery is noticed by Local Authority Commissioners. We are flexible in where and how you work. We have regional offices in Manchester and London, with staff living locally to these able to choose a flexible/hybrid approach to office/home working if they wish. Other members of the team are entirely home based, travelling only when needing to do so for face-to-face meetings. Role Responsibility As an experienced Bid Writer / Business Development professional with a great track record, you'll be able to turn your hand to any tender or prospective bid that comes your way. Naturally, writing will be the bread and butter of your role, but you'll also be involved in the whole tender/business development process. The main responsibilities will include: preparing written responses for tender submissions playing an active role in bid planning / preparation supporting in the management of bids Ideas for the continuous improvement of business development processes The Ideal Candidate We're looking for excellent critical thinking skills, the ability to present complex ideas in a simple way, great interpersonal skills, forensic attention to detail and an organised / methodical mind. You will also have: excellent business writing skills effective project management ability to remain calm and deliver under pressure to tight deadlines good problem solving and critical thinking skills minimum of 1 years' experience in a business development role that has involved bid / tender writing. 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. Across the varied regions, sectors and settings we operate within, our organisation is held together by a shared vision - and our people are connected by the same values. These include belief in potential, confidence in communication, embracing positive change and always treating each other as individuals. 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: Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future - we're proud to have a silver accreditation from Investors in People. Choose from our range of courses to gain recognised qualifications 33 days' paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 35 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further - including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. You'll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings! Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service - free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more - all free to you and your immediate family Recognition awards to recognise colleagues' inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to us Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans A £300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us! 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 SU Bid Writer 11_ 23.docx Apply

Job Introduction At Turning Point, it's our job to help people find a new direction in life. Through our person-centred approach to support, we're now one of the country's leading social care providers, with a turnover of over £153m p/a. We continue to grow, and we've big ambitions to stay on that upward curve. Join us as a Senior Bid Writer for our Public Health and Substance Use Services, and you'll help us do just that through your contribution to our bids and tenders. We are flexible in where and how you work. We have regional offices in Manchester and London, with staff living locally to these adopting a flexible/hybrid approach to office/home working. Other members of the team are entirely home based, travelling only when needing to do so for face-to-face meetings. Role Responsibility In this business-critical role, it will be your job to make sure everything we say and do is relevant, engaging and original - ensuring that our excellent track record of service delivery is noticed by Local Authority Commissioners. An experienced Bid Writer with a great track record, you'll be able to turn your hand to any tender or prospective bid that comes your way. Naturally, writing will be the bread and butter of your role, but you'll also be involved in the whole tender/business development process, as well as line managing and coaching other team members. The main responsibilities will include: preparing written responses for tender submissions bid planning / preparation bid leadership and management continuous improvement of business development processes Line management of 1 or more bid writers The Ideal Candidate We are looking for excellent critical thinking skills, the ability to present complex ideas in a simple way, great interpersonal skills, forensic attention to detail, and an organised / methodical mind. You will also have: excellent business writing skills effective project management ability to remain calm and deliver under pressure to tight deadlines good problem solving and critical thinking skills minimum of 2 years' experience in a health and social care business development role, with extensive experience of bid writing demonstrable track record of significant contributions to winning bids, either in own right or as part of a wider team 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. Across the varied regions, sectors and settings we operate within, our organisation is held together by a shared vision - and our people are connected by the same values. These include belief in potential, confidence in communication, embracing positive change and always treating each other as individuals. 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: Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future - we're proud to have a silver accreditation from Investors in People. Choose from our range of courses to gain recognised qualifications 33 days' paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 35 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further - including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. You'll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings! Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service - free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more - all free to you and your immediate family Recognition awards to recognise colleagues' inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to us Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans A £300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us! 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 SU Senior Bid Writer 10_23.docx Apply

Job Introduction Would you like to be part of a new specialised service which is committed to supporting me ? Would you like to support me in the community, promoting independence and being a part of the next steps in my life? About Me: I am looking for support workers to support me in Sandwich at home and in my local community. I live with Autism and Learning disabilities and need support to enjoy life safely. I enjoy spending time at home playing computer games and sometimes watching films. I love watching the football, I'm a strong Arsenal fan. When in the community I enjoy visiting the shops to look at games and DVD's or to eat out. I need you to be consistent in your support and maintain boundaries I need to keep me safe. I will need support workers to support me all day in my home and the community with developing community awareness, independent living skills, staying safe, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, managing anxiety and challenges specific to me. Shift Patterns This is a 24-hour service, therefore flexibility is essential. You will be working a range of shifts including nights and some weekends. There is always the option to discuss flexible shifts such as nights only, weekends only and part time hours. Average potential earnings are £30,779 based on 37 hours. Potential average earnings are a culmination of colleagues working additional shifts and where applicable sleep ins sleep ins are not required in all services not all colleagues will work overtime and therefore potential earnings will differ Role Responsibility About the role I need my support workers to be patient, understanding and confident in their approach. My support workers need to be mindful of the language they use when communicating with me, being honest, boundaried and consistent is essential . Supporting me in challenging situations with a non-judgmental approach. You will be required to work alongside specialists in multi-disciplinary teams. This may include Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and more. The Ideal Candidate You should be Experienced in supporting people with an Autism diagnosis. Be resilient, patient and understanding. It will take a while to be able to develop a strong bond with me. Be consistent in your support approach. Be able to use language effectively to enable me to widen my opportunities. You should have: The right attitude! The ability to work well as part of a team and independently, and with other professionals involved in my support. You should have a non-judgmental approach. This is a specialist supported living service in Sandwich and we have high expectations for our staff. You will receive all the necessary training prior to supporting the person and this will take place locally. About us 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: Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future - we're proud to have a silver accreditation from Investors in People. Choose from our range of courses to gain recognised qualifications 28 days' paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 30 days. Plus the option to buy or sell additional holidays and spread the cost An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further - including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. You'll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings! Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service - free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more - all free to you and your immediate family Recognition awards to recognise colleagues' inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to us Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans A £300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us! Turning Point Attached documents Role profile Apply

Job Introduction Would you like to be part of a new specialised service which is committed to supporting me in the next steps with my life? About Me: I am an older lady that lives with Learning disability and Mental health support needs, I am looking for Female only support workers to support me in my new home and in the community. I enjoy spending time out in the community, one of my favorite things to do is to go shopping in charity shops, visit the penny arcades and have lunch out. One day, I would like to have my own pet. When we are at home, I need to feel safe. I need you to be consistent in your support and assist me with my independence. I need you to give me time and space when I need it and listen to me when I need reassurance or am struggling with my feelings. I will need people to support me all day in my home and the community with developing community awareness, independent living skills, staying safe, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, managing anxiety and challenges specific to me. Shift Patterns This is a 24-hour service; therefore, flexibility is essential. You will be working a range of shifts including nights and some weekends. There is always the option to discuss flexible shifts such as nights only, weekends only and part time hours. Average potential earnings are £30,779 based on 37 hours. Potential average earnings are a culmination of colleagues working additional shifts and where applicable sleep ins sleep ins are not required in all services not all colleagues will work overtime and therefore potential earnings will differ Role Responsibility About the role I need my support workers to be patient, understanding and confident in their approach. My support workers need to be caring and supportive when I am struggling with my mental health. Supporting me in challenging situations. You will be required to work alongside specialists in multi-disciplinary teams. This may include Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and more. The Ideal Candidate You should be Experienced in supporting people with Learning Disabilities and Mental Health diagnosis. Be resilient, patient and understanding. It will take a while to be able to develop a strong bond with me. Fun, caring and committed to supporting me in the ways I need support. You should have: Confidence with the right attitude! The ability to work well as part of a team and independently, and with other professionals involved in my support. You should have a non-judgmental approach. Desirable: Having a mature and confident approach to challenging situations. A person with great life experience and Mental Health trained would be preferred. This is a specialist supported living service in Sandwich and we have high expectations for our staff. You will receive all the necessary training prior to supporting the person and this will take place locally. About us 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: Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future - we're proud to have a silver accreditation from Investors in People. Choose from our range of courses to gain recognised qualifications 28 days' paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 30 days. Plus the option to buy or sell additional holidays and spread the cost An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further - including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. You'll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings! Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service - free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more - all free to you and your immediate family Recognition awards to recognise colleagues' inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to us Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans A £300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us! Turning Point Attached documents Role profile Apply

Job Introduction The Youth Practitioner at Young Southwark Sexual Health will support and deliver outreach work with young people in the borough of Southwark. You will deliver on the service's engagement programme, providing education, support, and information to young people on issues related to sexual health and wellbeing, as well as signposting to appropriate services. A core element of the role is to actively engage young people in creative ways by facilitating workshop deliveries to large school groups, drop ins at spaces such as youth clubs, and events designed to target young people in the local area. You will support in delivering professional trainings to those who support young people around their sexual health. You will also assist young people in registering with SHL (Sexual Health London) to access STI testing kits. Role Responsibility We are looking for a committed individual who is passionate about the sexual health needs of young people aged between 16 -25 and are dedicated to sexual health promotion. You will support in the design and delivery of a relationships and sex education programme promoting topics such as healthy relationships, consent, sex and the law, STIs, contraception, reproductive health, online safety (including social media and apps), LGBTQ+ awareness and the importance of self-esteem. Your role will be to act as a champion of sexual health supporting young people to build overall knowledge, confidence and skills in developing healthy relationships. This role will contribute a holistic approach to safeguarding young people in identifying behaviours which are positive and supportive, in contrast to those that are exploitative and controlling. A key part of this role delivering on quality work which is reported correctly to ensure it can be linked into outcomes and KPI's agreed with our commissioners. The Ideal Candidate You'll need to be computer literate, have the skills to multi-task, able to manage your own time and be able to bring a naturally positive disposition to our team. Possession of RSE accreditation or relevant NVQ in social care or an equivalent is ideal, as is the motivation to acquire a qualification. This role is remote and mostly working on outreach in the community, sometimes lone working. The role requires the worker to be flexible with unsociable hours working some evenings and weekends. About us 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: Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future - we're proud to have a silver accreditation from Investors in People. Choose from our range of courses to gain recognised qualifications 28 days' paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 30 days. Plus the option to buy or sell additional holidays and spread the cost An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further - including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. You'll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings! Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service - free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more - all free to you and your immediate family Recognition awards to recognise colleagues' inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to us Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans A £300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us! We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. Turning Point Attached documents SH - Youth Practitioner.pdf Apply

Everyones Turning Point is unique. Its the moment when they realise theyve made a small, but important, step forward. Very often, that small step is the start of something bigger. But only when the right support, advice and services are in place. Thats where you come in. Talent Acquisition at Turning Point is fast paced, results driven and satisfyingly challenging click apply for full job details

Salary £46,500 - £50,500 dependent on experience Frequency Annual Job Reference turningp/TP/135/2671 Contract Type Permanent Closing Date 22 December, 2021 Job Category IAPT Business Unit Mental Health Location Luton, United Kingdom Posted on 29 September, 2021 Contract Details Full Time Working Hours 37 Job Introduction We are currently recruiting for exciting opportunities to join Turning Point and be part of our highly successful and innovative 'Improving Access to Psychological Therapies' (IAPT) service. Total Wellbeing Luton is an integrated Talking therapies service combining healthy lifestyles and emotional health programmes provided in partnership with Active Luton and we are looking for a qualified High Intensity CBT Team Leader to join the team. Role Responsibility You'll join our team in Luton, working in and around the district, where we specialize in evidence-based psychological therapies. Alongside vast experience of working within Mental Health, you'll also have experience of leading and managing teams with a proven ability to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients and working relationships with your colleagues. You'll also manage your own caseload and inspire your team to meet both service and individual targets, having an IAPT Supervision Course under your belt would be helpful too- but not essential. We offer regular masterclasses to upskill our therapists and support their career development as well as opportunities to access additional modality training. The service in Luton provides person-centred, holistic and accessible wellbeing services which are flexible and creative, easy to access and navigate and responsive to the needs of local people. The service contributes to tackling inequalities in health through promoting and supporting people to develop healthier behaviours and lifestyles in the context of their own local communities. In addition to talking therapies, we offer healthy lifestyle programmes including NHS stop smoking, health checks, and exercise on referral, social prescription, weight management and support with physical activity for people with long term health conditions. As well as supporting the community with improving their physical and emotional heath, we also prioritise our staff wellbeing. We're based at Active Luton gyms and community centres, which all staff can access and use freely. The Ideal Candidate You will need to hold a qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and have BABCP accreditation or be eligible and working towards this. Alongside extensive experience of working within Mental Health, you'll have a proven ability to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients and working relationships with your colleagues. You will need experience of supervising a team in a similar role. In return, you'll enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and training you need to progress in your career with us. You will also be able to make use of our digital platform to work remotely where available. The service operates across a variety of days and hours to include Saturdays and evening work to support our clients when they need it most, therefore we offer flexible working hours to promote a positive work life balance for our staff. We pay incentivised rates of pay for weekend working and additional hours. About us Why Turning Point? 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: Access to all Active Luton facilities Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future - we're proud to have a silver accreditation from Investors in People. Choose from our range of courses to gain recognised qualifications 31 days' paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 33 days. Plus the option to buy or sell additional holidays and spread the cost An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further - including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. You'll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings! Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service - free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more - all free to you and your immediate family Recognition awards to recognise colleagues' inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to us Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans A £200 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us! We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive sufficient applicants before the advertised closed date. Turning Point

Salary £35,000 - £39,000 dependent on experience Frequency Annual Job Reference turningp/TP/135/2670 Contract Type Permanent Closing Date 22 December, 2021 Job Category IAPT Business Unit Mental Health Location Luton, United Kingdom Posted on 29 September, 2021 Contract Details Full Time Working Hours 37 Job Introduction We are currently recruiting for exciting opportunities to join Turning Point and be part of our highly successful and innovative 'Improving Access to Psychological Therapies' (IAPT) service. Total Wellbeing Luton is an integrated Talking therapies service combining healthy lifestyles and emotional health programmes provided in partnership with Active Luton and we are looking for a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Team Leader to join the team. Role Responsibility We are looking for an experienced qualified PWP who is ready to take the next step into the role of Team Leader. You'll join our team in Luton, working in and around the district, where we specialize in evidence-based psychological therapies. As a PWP Team Leader you'll be managing your own caseload, supervising trainees, providing case management to our established team and line managing staff. It goes without saying that you'll have prior experience and knowledge about this. We offer regular masterclasses to upskill our therapists and support their career development as well as opportunities to access additional modality training. The service in Luton provides person-centred, holistic and accessible wellbeing services which are flexible and creative, easy to access and navigate and responsive to the needs of local people. The service contributes to tackling inequalities in health through promoting and supporting people to develop healthier behaviours and lifestyles in the context of their own local communities. In addition to talking therapies, we offer healthy lifestyle programmes including NHS stop smoking, health checks, and exercise on referral, social prescription, weight management and support with physical activity for people with long term health conditions. As well as supporting the community with improving their physical and emotional heath, we also prioritise our staff wellbeing. We're based at Active Luton gyms and community centres, which all staff can access and use freely. The Ideal Candidate As well as being a qualified PWP, you will need experience of supervising a team in a similar role. In return, you'll enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and training you need to progress in your career with us. You will also be able to make use of our digital platform to work remotely where available. The service operates across a variety of days and hours to include Saturdays and evening work to support our clients when they need it most, therefore we offer flexible working hours to promote a positive work life balance for our staff. We pay incentivised rates of pay for weekend working and additional hours. About us Why Turning Point? 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: Access to all Active Luton facilities Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future - we're proud to have a silver accreditation from Investors in People. Choose from our range of courses to gain recognised qualifications 31 days' paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 33 days. Plus the option to buy or sell additional holidays and spread the cost An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further - including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. You'll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings! Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service - free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more - all free to you and your immediate family Recognition awards to recognise colleagues' inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to us Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans A £200 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us! We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive sufficient applicants before the advertised closed date. Turning Point