Job Introduction At Turning Point, we support people across England with substance use issues. We currently have three vacancies in Slough (START) as an Outreach Recovery Workers where you can make a real difference to peoples' lives. As an Outreach Recovery worker you will manage a caseload of clients, undertake assessments, develop person centred recovery plans and support them to turn things
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
Job Introduction At Turning Point, we support people across England with substance use issues. We currently have three vacancies in Slough (START) as an Outreach Recovery Workers where you can make a real difference to peoples' lives. As an Outreach Recovery worker you will manage a caseload of clients, undertake assessments, develop person centred recovery plans and support them to turn things
Job Introduction Please Note: A Full UK Driving License and Access to a Vehicle in 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're currently recruiting into our Rough Sleeper provision, targeting homeless individuals, offering a flexible and outreach response to highly vulnerable individuals sleeping rough or living in temporary accommodation. As a Rough Sleepers 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 Recovery Workers will manage pathways to effectively place service users into detox/rehab centres. Once placed, they will continuously liaise with key workers to track service users' journey and progress. They will also support effective discharge coordination from the detox/rehabilitation process. This post will provide assertive engagement and coordinate on-going support post residential rehabilitation or reengage the individual into structured treatment following a failed rehabilitation to avoid rough sleeping and improve outcomes. As a result, the role will reduce the pressure of completing the rehab process by removing the risk of sleeping rough if the rehabilitation process ends early. For successful treatment episodes further step down is required, this post will carry out a full comprehensive & holistic assessment and work with the voluntary sector and statutory services to meet on-going needs with regards to mental/physical health, income maximisation, domestic abuse and safeguarding to prevent relapse. 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 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 closed date. Turning Point Attached documents SM - Recovery Worker.pdf Apply
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
Job Introduction Please Note: A Full UK Driving License and Access to a Vehicle in 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're currently recruiting into our Rough Sleeper provision, targeting homeless individuals, offering a flexible and outreach response to highly vulnerable individuals sleeping rough or living in temporary accommodation. As a Rough Sleepers 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 Recovery Workers will manage pathways to effectively place service users into detox/rehab centres. Once placed, they will continuously liaise with key workers to track service users' journey and progress. They will also support effective discharge coordination from the detox/rehabilitation process. This post will provide assertive engagement and coordinate on-going support post residential rehabilitation or reengage the individual into structured treatment following a failed rehabilitation to avoid rough sleeping and improve outcomes. As a result, the role will reduce the pressure of completing the rehab process by removing the risk of sleeping rough if the rehabilitation process ends early. For successful treatment episodes further step down is required, this post will carry out a full comprehensive & holistic assessment and work with the voluntary sector and statutory services to meet on-going needs with regards to mental/physical health, income maximisation, domestic abuse and safeguarding to prevent relapse. 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 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 closed date. Turning Point Attached documents SM - Recovery Worker.pdf Apply
Peer Support Facilitator Lived Experience We are looking for individuals who are highly resilient and are confident in sustaining an emotionally demanding paid role. This is a great opportunity to make a real difference, using your lived experience to empower members while working in a collaborative, co-produced team. Position: Peer Support Facilitator Lived Experience (internally known as Service User Network (SUN) Group Facilitator with Lived Experience) Location: Various locations in Surrey/Hybrid Hours: 35 hours per week Salary: £28,698 per annum Contract: 12 month contract. Benefits: MFT offer an extensive benefits package including; 5% Pension Employer Contribution, Paid Sick Leave, Blue Light Card Scheme, Vivup Discounts, Staff Social Events, Staff Social & Wellbeing Committee, Celebration Day (in addition to annual leave entitlement) Closing date for applications: Sunday 8 February 2026. Start date: Wednesday 1 April 2026. The Service User Network (SUN) is an innovative, community-based service providing open-access, facilitated peer support groups for people experiencing emotional difficulties, isolation, and unhelpful behavioural patterns. Based on therapeutic community principles, SUN actively involves members in running, developing, and evaluating the service. Beyond support groups, SUN offers social events, focus groups, community meetings, and a regular newsletter, fostering a safe, empowering, and inclusive environment for members. SUN has been recognised for its commitment to lived experience and staff wellbeing, holding the Gold Lived Experience Charter award and the Enabling Environments award from the Royal College of Psychiatrists. The service combines online and face-to-face provision, ensuring accessibility across Surrey and North East Hampshire. The Role The SUN facilitator with lived experience will be working closely with a SUN specialist clinician to deliver regular Service User Network (SUN) support groups in different community-based locations across Surrey and North East Hampshire. SUN provides community-based, open access facilitated peer support groups and aims to help people develop effective ways of coping and improve their relationship with themselves and others. As a SUN Facilitator, you will: C-deliver regular SUN support groups in the community, both face to face and online Work in collaboration with the co-facilitator and the SUN members, within support groups Use own lived experience of mental health problems associated with a diagnosis of personality disorder to support the development and knowledge of the service and wider services. Contribute to ensuring that any potential risk is being constantly assessed within a culture of positive risk taking and shared responsibility. Contribute to team supervision and business meetings and consider information regarding the safety and wellbeing of the people who access the service. Co-lead on different areas of the service on a rota basis, i.e., reporting, outreach, and member involvement. Actively engage in 1:1 check-ins and managerial supervisions. SUN facilitators receive regular supervision and ongoing support to sustain this emotionally rewarding role. About You We are looking for someone with: Personal lived experience of mental health issues associated with personality disorder Previous experience of working within a professional environment Ability to reflect on and appropriately share your own life experiences and personal experiences of mental ill health as part of the facilitating role of the groups Ability to guide others in taking charge of their own recovery When you click to apply you will be asked to upload your CV and covering letter (in which you'll explain how you feel your experience is suitable for the role). Please ensure you upload your documents in order to be considered for this role. About the Organisation The charity is a mental health and emotional wellbeing charity, supporting Surrey residents since 1994 in Banstead, Elmbridge, Epsom & Ewell and Mole Valley. Offering a variety of face-to-face and online services, available to adults (aged 16+) living in Surrey who would like to restore and/or maintain their mental and emotional wellbeing (no diagnosis needed). The services are free of charge, with no waiting list and no time limit. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and the successful completion of a probationary period. You may also have experience in areas such as Peer Support, Mental Health Peer Support, Peer Support Worker, Mental Health Peer Support Worker, Peer Support Facilitator, Mental Health Peer Support Facilitator, Mental Health Worker, Mental Health Support. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Feb 02, 2026
Full time
Peer Support Facilitator Lived Experience We are looking for individuals who are highly resilient and are confident in sustaining an emotionally demanding paid role. This is a great opportunity to make a real difference, using your lived experience to empower members while working in a collaborative, co-produced team. Position: Peer Support Facilitator Lived Experience (internally known as Service User Network (SUN) Group Facilitator with Lived Experience) Location: Various locations in Surrey/Hybrid Hours: 35 hours per week Salary: £28,698 per annum Contract: 12 month contract. Benefits: MFT offer an extensive benefits package including; 5% Pension Employer Contribution, Paid Sick Leave, Blue Light Card Scheme, Vivup Discounts, Staff Social Events, Staff Social & Wellbeing Committee, Celebration Day (in addition to annual leave entitlement) Closing date for applications: Sunday 8 February 2026. Start date: Wednesday 1 April 2026. The Service User Network (SUN) is an innovative, community-based service providing open-access, facilitated peer support groups for people experiencing emotional difficulties, isolation, and unhelpful behavioural patterns. Based on therapeutic community principles, SUN actively involves members in running, developing, and evaluating the service. Beyond support groups, SUN offers social events, focus groups, community meetings, and a regular newsletter, fostering a safe, empowering, and inclusive environment for members. SUN has been recognised for its commitment to lived experience and staff wellbeing, holding the Gold Lived Experience Charter award and the Enabling Environments award from the Royal College of Psychiatrists. The service combines online and face-to-face provision, ensuring accessibility across Surrey and North East Hampshire. The Role The SUN facilitator with lived experience will be working closely with a SUN specialist clinician to deliver regular Service User Network (SUN) support groups in different community-based locations across Surrey and North East Hampshire. SUN provides community-based, open access facilitated peer support groups and aims to help people develop effective ways of coping and improve their relationship with themselves and others. As a SUN Facilitator, you will: C-deliver regular SUN support groups in the community, both face to face and online Work in collaboration with the co-facilitator and the SUN members, within support groups Use own lived experience of mental health problems associated with a diagnosis of personality disorder to support the development and knowledge of the service and wider services. Contribute to ensuring that any potential risk is being constantly assessed within a culture of positive risk taking and shared responsibility. Contribute to team supervision and business meetings and consider information regarding the safety and wellbeing of the people who access the service. Co-lead on different areas of the service on a rota basis, i.e., reporting, outreach, and member involvement. Actively engage in 1:1 check-ins and managerial supervisions. SUN facilitators receive regular supervision and ongoing support to sustain this emotionally rewarding role. About You We are looking for someone with: Personal lived experience of mental health issues associated with personality disorder Previous experience of working within a professional environment Ability to reflect on and appropriately share your own life experiences and personal experiences of mental ill health as part of the facilitating role of the groups Ability to guide others in taking charge of their own recovery When you click to apply you will be asked to upload your CV and covering letter (in which you'll explain how you feel your experience is suitable for the role). Please ensure you upload your documents in order to be considered for this role. About the Organisation The charity is a mental health and emotional wellbeing charity, supporting Surrey residents since 1994 in Banstead, Elmbridge, Epsom & Ewell and Mole Valley. Offering a variety of face-to-face and online services, available to adults (aged 16+) living in Surrey who would like to restore and/or maintain their mental and emotional wellbeing (no diagnosis needed). The services are free of charge, with no waiting list and no time limit. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and the successful completion of a probationary period. You may also have experience in areas such as Peer Support, Mental Health Peer Support, Peer Support Worker, Mental Health Peer Support Worker, Peer Support Facilitator, Mental Health Peer Support Facilitator, Mental Health Worker, Mental Health Support. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Peer Support Facilitator Lived Experience We are looking for individuals who are highly resilient and are confident in sustaining an emotionally demanding paid role. This is a great opportunity to make a real difference, using your lived experience to empower members while working in a collaborative, co-produced team. Position: Peer Support Facilitator Lived Experience (internally known as Service User Network (SUN) Group Facilitator with Lived Experience) Location: Various locations in Surrey/Hybrid Hours: 35 hours per week Salary: £28,698 per annum Contract: 12 month contract. Benefits: MFT offer an extensive benefits package including; 5% Pension Employer Contribution, Paid Sick Leave, Blue Light Card Scheme, Vivup Discounts, Staff Social Events, Staff Social & Wellbeing Committee, Celebration Day (in addition to annual leave entitlement) Closing date for applications: Sunday 8 February 2026. Start date: Wednesday 1 April 2026. The Service User Network (SUN) is an innovative, community-based service providing open-access, facilitated peer support groups for people experiencing emotional difficulties, isolation, and unhelpful behavioural patterns. Based on therapeutic community principles, SUN actively involves members in running, developing, and evaluating the service. Beyond support groups, SUN offers social events, focus groups, community meetings, and a regular newsletter, fostering a safe, empowering, and inclusive environment for members. SUN has been recognised for its commitment to lived experience and staff wellbeing, holding the Gold Lived Experience Charter award and the Enabling Environments award from the Royal College of Psychiatrists. The service combines online and face-to-face provision, ensuring accessibility across Surrey and North East Hampshire. The Role The SUN facilitator with lived experience will be working closely with a SUN specialist clinician to deliver regular Service User Network (SUN) support groups in different community-based locations across Surrey and North East Hampshire. SUN provides community-based, open access facilitated peer support groups and aims to help people develop effective ways of coping and improve their relationship with themselves and others. As a SUN Facilitator, you will: C-deliver regular SUN support groups in the community, both face to face and online Work in collaboration with the co-facilitator and the SUN members, within support groups Use own lived experience of mental health problems associated with a diagnosis of personality disorder to support the development and knowledge of the service and wider services. Contribute to ensuring that any potential risk is being constantly assessed within a culture of positive risk taking and shared responsibility. Contribute to team supervision and business meetings and consider information regarding the safety and wellbeing of the people who access the service. Co-lead on different areas of the service on a rota basis, i.e., reporting, outreach, and member involvement. Actively engage in 1:1 check-ins and managerial supervisions. SUN facilitators receive regular supervision and ongoing support to sustain this emotionally rewarding role. About You We are looking for someone with: Personal lived experience of mental health issues associated with personality disorder Previous experience of working within a professional environment Ability to reflect on and appropriately share your own life experiences and personal experiences of mental ill health as part of the facilitating role of the groups Ability to guide others in taking charge of their own recovery When you click to apply you will be asked to upload your CV and covering letter (in which you ll explain how you feel your experience is suitable for the role). Please ensure you upload your documents in order to be considered for this role. About the Organisation The charity is a mental health and emotional wellbeing charity, supporting Surrey residents since 1994 in Banstead, Elmbridge, Epsom & Ewell and Mole Valley. Offering a variety of face-to-face and online services, available to adults (aged 16+) living in Surrey who would like to restore and/or maintain their mental and emotional wellbeing (no diagnosis needed). The services are free of charge, with no waiting list and no time limit. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and the successful completion of a probationary period. You may also have experience in areas such as Peer Support, Mental Health Peer Support, Peer Support Worker, Mental Health Peer Support Worker, Peer Support Facilitator, Mental Health Peer Support Facilitator, Mental Health Worker, Mental Health Support. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Jan 28, 2026
Full time
Peer Support Facilitator Lived Experience We are looking for individuals who are highly resilient and are confident in sustaining an emotionally demanding paid role. This is a great opportunity to make a real difference, using your lived experience to empower members while working in a collaborative, co-produced team. Position: Peer Support Facilitator Lived Experience (internally known as Service User Network (SUN) Group Facilitator with Lived Experience) Location: Various locations in Surrey/Hybrid Hours: 35 hours per week Salary: £28,698 per annum Contract: 12 month contract. Benefits: MFT offer an extensive benefits package including; 5% Pension Employer Contribution, Paid Sick Leave, Blue Light Card Scheme, Vivup Discounts, Staff Social Events, Staff Social & Wellbeing Committee, Celebration Day (in addition to annual leave entitlement) Closing date for applications: Sunday 8 February 2026. Start date: Wednesday 1 April 2026. The Service User Network (SUN) is an innovative, community-based service providing open-access, facilitated peer support groups for people experiencing emotional difficulties, isolation, and unhelpful behavioural patterns. Based on therapeutic community principles, SUN actively involves members in running, developing, and evaluating the service. Beyond support groups, SUN offers social events, focus groups, community meetings, and a regular newsletter, fostering a safe, empowering, and inclusive environment for members. SUN has been recognised for its commitment to lived experience and staff wellbeing, holding the Gold Lived Experience Charter award and the Enabling Environments award from the Royal College of Psychiatrists. The service combines online and face-to-face provision, ensuring accessibility across Surrey and North East Hampshire. The Role The SUN facilitator with lived experience will be working closely with a SUN specialist clinician to deliver regular Service User Network (SUN) support groups in different community-based locations across Surrey and North East Hampshire. SUN provides community-based, open access facilitated peer support groups and aims to help people develop effective ways of coping and improve their relationship with themselves and others. As a SUN Facilitator, you will: C-deliver regular SUN support groups in the community, both face to face and online Work in collaboration with the co-facilitator and the SUN members, within support groups Use own lived experience of mental health problems associated with a diagnosis of personality disorder to support the development and knowledge of the service and wider services. Contribute to ensuring that any potential risk is being constantly assessed within a culture of positive risk taking and shared responsibility. Contribute to team supervision and business meetings and consider information regarding the safety and wellbeing of the people who access the service. Co-lead on different areas of the service on a rota basis, i.e., reporting, outreach, and member involvement. Actively engage in 1:1 check-ins and managerial supervisions. SUN facilitators receive regular supervision and ongoing support to sustain this emotionally rewarding role. About You We are looking for someone with: Personal lived experience of mental health issues associated with personality disorder Previous experience of working within a professional environment Ability to reflect on and appropriately share your own life experiences and personal experiences of mental ill health as part of the facilitating role of the groups Ability to guide others in taking charge of their own recovery When you click to apply you will be asked to upload your CV and covering letter (in which you ll explain how you feel your experience is suitable for the role). Please ensure you upload your documents in order to be considered for this role. About the Organisation The charity is a mental health and emotional wellbeing charity, supporting Surrey residents since 1994 in Banstead, Elmbridge, Epsom & Ewell and Mole Valley. Offering a variety of face-to-face and online services, available to adults (aged 16+) living in Surrey who would like to restore and/or maintain their mental and emotional wellbeing (no diagnosis needed). The services are free of charge, with no waiting list and no time limit. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and the successful completion of a probationary period. You may also have experience in areas such as Peer Support, Mental Health Peer Support, Peer Support Worker, Mental Health Peer Support Worker, Peer Support Facilitator, Mental Health Peer Support Facilitator, Mental Health Worker, Mental Health Support. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
