Young Persons Recovery Worker

Please Note:

A full UK driving licence and access to a car is essential for this role.

Make a Real Difference to Young Lives in Wakefield At Turning Point, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to reach their potential.

As a Young Persons Recovery Worker, you'll support children and young people affected by substance use, helping them build resilience, make safer choices and achieve positive outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a passionate, supportive team delivering specialist interventions across Wakefield.

You'll work directly with young people, families, schools and partner agencies to help young people overcome challenges and create brighter futures.

Whether you're already working in substance use services, youth work, education, mental health, social care or a related field, we'll support you to develop your skills and build a rewarding career.

As a Young Persons Recovery Worker, you'll benefit from:

A structured learning and development journey

Clear career pathways

Specialist training in substance use, safeguarding and young people's interventions

Opportunities to progress into leadership or specialist practitioner rolesA supportive team environment where your ideas and expertise are valued

The chance to make a genuine impact in your local community every day