| Position | Drug and Alcohol Assessment Recovery Worker |
| Posted | 10 May 2026 |
| Expired | 09 Jun 2026 |
| Company | Turning Point |
| Location | Bristol | GB |
| Job Type | Full Time |
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\n Job Introduction\n
At Turning Point we provide services across the whole country which delivers end to end drug and alcohol treatment and support, family services, housing advice and support for those in contact with the criminal justice system, needle exchange system, and custody outreach. We are a specialist in delivering whole treatment system approaches across cities and county areas, which has led to the reduction in people falling through gaps between services and delivers improved outcomes.
\nAn exciting opportunity has arisen to join Horizons, a vibrant new partnership delivering substance use treatment and recovery services in Bristol. Horizons is delivered in partnership between Turning Point, Bristol Drugs Project, and seven other local and national partners. The partnership combines Turning Point’s experience as an outstanding national substance use provider together with Bristol Drugs Project’s long history of excellent service delivery in the city.
\nAs an Drug and Alcohol Assessment Recovery Worker, you'll make a real difference in the community and to their lives as you develop the personal, flexible and realistic support packages they need to help turn things around.
\nThis role is based within our South Bristol Hub.
\nThe salary scale for our Recovery Worker roles is between £25,870 - £30,265. See our full salary scale below. Starting salary will be dependant on experience with annual pay progression up to scale point 5.
\n\n\n1\n £25,870\n\n\n2\n £26,905\n\n\n3\n £27,981\n\n\n4\n £29,101\n\n\n5\n £30,265\n\n\nYou 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.
\nWhether 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.
\n \n \n\n Role Responsibility\n
Raising the bar for people-centred care, you'll provide advice and information at assessment to service users. Of course, that means not only putting their wellbeing first, but providing an outstanding service for their families too. People's lives will be truly changed by you. By working closely with healthcare professionals such as GPs and social services, your dedication will make a better future.
\n \n \n\n The Ideal Candidate\n
You will be the first point of contact for someone entering treatment with Horizons. You'll have a deep understanding of substance use and the Recovery Agenda. Knowledge of local services, relapse and other barriers to recovery will be vital. Naturally, we also look for Assessment workers with excellent communication skills. Excellent IT skills with knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook etc. are essential for this role. Compiling risk assessments and risk management plans, care planning and reduction plans and signposting into services offered within Horizons are part of a person’s assessment process that you will be providing.
\n \n \n \n\n About us\n
As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.
\nWe 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.
\nWhat Benefits Will I Receive?
\nWe 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:
\n25 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.
\nJoin 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
\nWe reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date.
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