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Gambling Recovery Workers Gordon Moody
Gordon Moody is the UK’s leading charity dedicated to providing support and treatment for those severely affected by gambling harms.?
We have three sites across the West Midlands that are all currently recruiting for Recovery Workers to deliver programmes, provide seamless care and effective support in a way that enables service users to overcome their addiction to gambling and move forward to recovery and independent living. You will provide care coordination and holistic recovery plans that sustain a person’s recovery throughout their journey with Gordon Moody.
Administration and Prescribing Clerk Cranstoun
Cranstoun is an independent charity and leading provider of specialist treatment, harm reduction and recovery services to those affected by drug and alcohol use.?
As part of the administration team, you will be the first point of contact, dealing with our service users in a non-judgmental, open and honest manner, helping them to feel comfortable when accessing our service.?Working as a team you will also be responsible for providing effective administrative support to the Worcestershire service, including prescribing administration. Experience of prescribing is not required as training will be provided. You’ll need excellent communication skills to provide a welcoming and informative front of house and telephone service to all our customers. Good written and computing skills are also needed to be able to work confidently with all Microsoft programs and a case management system.?
RECONNECT Trainee The Forward Trust
Are you looking to earn while you learn? Do you want to help vulnerable people get their health needs met on release from custody? Maybe this role is just what you are looking for!?
RECONNECT aims to address the health inequalities experienced by those released from prison. The service starts working with people before they leave prison, where they will have access to a RECONNECT worker, who helps them to make the transition to community-based services that will provide the health and care support that they need. You will support your colleagues providing a comprehensive, inclusive and bespoke RECONNECT service, including advice and guidance to Forward Trust clients across the following prisons:?HMP Highpoint, Warren Hill and Hollesley Bay who need further support upon release.
Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) Turning Point
Our Drug and Alcohol Wellbeing Service ‘DAWs’ offers support to individuals across Central London covering the City of Westminster, the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham. You will work within a busy prescribing service under the supervision of our Clinical Lead and Lead INP to improve the wellbeing of a wide range of individuals.
As a Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP), Nurse or Pharmacist Prescriber in our Central London Service, you'll make a real difference to the lives of those experiencing difficulties from drugs and alcohol usage.
Apprentice Probation Worker Change Grow Live
We have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Probation Worker to join our team in Huddersfield. CGL Kirklees is an adult treatment and recovery service providing pharmacological and psychosocial interventions to the community facing issues with drugs and alcohol use.
Our apprentices will have a starting salary of ￡14,815.33 during their first year. After 12 months, your earnings will adjust to match the National Minimum Wage for your age. At the end of your apprenticeship, you will be awarded a?Level 2 Adult Care?qualification. There is no age limit on being an apprentice so if you are interested in building a career with us, apply now!
Area Manager Waythrough
Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship.?Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support.
We are looking for an exceptional manager who can demonstrate leadership skills and managing change within a treatment service. This is an exciting opportunity to join the senior management team in Sheffield, where you will lead on the Operational Management of Clinical Services and Operational Pathways.
Recovery Practitioner – FLEX Team Via
Would you like to help improve the health and wellbeing of those with drug and alcohol issues? Working as part of a wider flexible team, you will cover a geographical area supporting service delivery for short to medium time periods, as and when required.
The role will be providing cover across our London, and surrounding areas, services – as such a willingness and ability to travel across Greater London, and the surrounding areas is essential. You will receive a comprehensive and robust induction package with access to further ongoing training and professional development opportunities. All reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed.
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