Young Persons Recovery Worker

Turning Point is looking for a Young Persons Recovery Worker in West Northamptonshire, supporting young people aged 11 to 25 (and some adults) with substance use. You would be based across local hubs and travel to rural areas.

What you'd do:

• Act as key worker for a caseload, helping people set treatment goals and plans
• Give harm reduction information and advice
• Meet young people in the community, in schools and at home
• Offer advice, information and psycho-social interventions
• Carry out assessments and risk management plans
• Work with clinical staff on prescribing and with partner agencies

What they ask for:

• A full, clean UK driving licence (essential)
• An understanding of substance use and recovery, or transferable skills from mental health, housing or health and social care; lived experience is welcome
• Good communication, flexibility and the ability to work one-to-one and in groups
• A background in hospital care, primary care or mental health is an advantage

Hours: permanent, full time, 37 hours a week. Pay is £25,870 to £30,265 depending on experience. Closing date: 16 November 2026.

The employer lists 25 days' plus bank holidays paid holiday a year (rising with service), with the option to buy extra holiday.

Apply directly on Turning Point's website using the button on this page.