Advanced Recovery Practitioner - Trainer

Job Introduction

Turning Point are currently recruiting for an Advanced Recovery Practitioner;
Trainer to join the Suffolk Drug & Alcohol service.

We are looking for someone to welcome and support new staff into our system and ensure they have the requisite training and skills in order to do their job effectively as well as representing the organisation externally to our partners throughout the county and delivering internal mandatory training.
We are looking for an energetic, dynamic and enthusiastic team player with strong communication skills.

As a Advanced Recovery Practitioner;
Trainer we offer a starting salary of £29,244 rising each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, rising to £33,880 per year. (Dependent on experience you may be offered a starting salary above the initial starting salary).

We are a countywide service and you can be based at Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich or Lowestoft.

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 at Turning point we will support and encourage you on your career journey.

Role Responsibility

Contribute to National Training and Practice Lead Forums and maintain effective working relationships with Learning and Organisational Development colleagues to support the continuous improvement of learning initiatives.

Support the recruitment, induction and development of new staff by coordinating induction training plans with Team Managers and Team Leaders, ensuring appropriate rotational arrangements are in place. Provide coaching, guidance, support and performance monitoring throughout employees' six-month probationary period, including contributing to probation reviews, identifying training needs and supporting competency assessments and sign-off processes.

Deliver mandatory, bespoke and service-specific training programmes, working closely with the Safeguarding Lead to ensure all required competencies are achieved during probation. Facilitate and deliver core, bespoke and accredited training to both internal staff and partner agencies through face-to-face delivery and virtual platforms such as MS Teams.

Develop and maintain effective relationships with local partner agencies to identify emerging training needs and support the planning and delivery of external training programmes that meet local requirements through standard and tailored learning packages.

Provide ongoing coaching and constructive feedback to support individual and team development. Contribute to review, audit and quality assurance activities, evaluating the effectiveness of training interventions and supporting the continuous improvement of learning programmes through collaboration with Learning and Organisational Development colleagues and application of the learning cycle.

Ensure all learning and training records are maintained accurately and updated promptly within Explore. Develop and enhance training resources within your area of expertise for use across the wider team, supporting consistency and best practice in learning delivery.

The Ideal Candidate

Good written and verbal communication skills

Training qualification (preferred)

Knowledge of IT / digital systems

Understanding of the Health & Social Care sector

Knowledge, skills and experience of design and delivery of effective learning opportunities

Knowledge, skills and experience relating to coaching and mentoring

We are seeking candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to join our team. We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone's voices are heard and respected. Join us in our commitment to build a more diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

If you would like to discuss the role in more detail please contact Michelle Cains on (phone number removed) or  Sara Farrugia on (phone number removed).

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