Recovery Worker Nurse

The closing date is 01 February 2026

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust (TSDFT) has an exciting opportunity for a qualified nurse employed as a Recovery Worker to join the Drug and Alcohol Service.

As part of Torbay Recovery Initiatives, the role is to improve the psychological health & wellbeing of people referred with a coexisting and identified drug/alcohol problem and move them through a treatment leading to sustainable recovery from all substances of misuse.

Torbay Recovery Initiatives is part of Growth in Action the wider complex needs alliance in Torbay made up of Torbay Domestic Abuse Services and the local homeless hostel.

Undertake comprehensive assessments that includes physical health needs, risk assessments, DSNA (dependants Service needs assessment) assessments, to plan and implement interventions to meet the identified need with the service user and to ensure that those clients on their caseload are reviewed regularly in line with their Individual Care Plan and pathway.

Undertake training to become a skilled practitioner utilising trauma informed approach to practice.

Provide a range of clinical and psychosocial interventions. These would normally include comprehensive care planning, drug screening, breathalysing, monitoring prescribing interventions, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention.

Provide or oversee the Hepatitis B vaccinations of clients on their caseload and BBV screening and as appropriate refer to specialist services as required.

Participate in local audit processes as and when required.

Act as a mentor for students and other learners and facilitate learning opportunities for all professionals regarding issues relating to Drug and Alcohol use.

If you are a Non-medical Prescriber that prescribe within own competencies, to prescribe and review medications in accordance with the Royal Pharmaceutical Societies Single Competency Framework, Local policy and guidelines.

Why Work With Us

Torbay Recovery Initiatives (TRI) drug and alcohol service is looking for a Recovery Worker to join our passionate and friendly team.

The usual hours of works are Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.

If you enjoy problem solving and thinking on your feet, this role is for you!

You will be joining a warm and highly supportive multi-disciplinary team of dedicated colleagues who work together to offer the best possible service to the people they serve. Excellent communication skills are required and an ability to liaise with all stakeholders involved, including people accessing the service, carers, third sector providers and other services and agencies.

The TRI service is part of the Growth in Action (GIA) alliance which includes our local Homelessness Hostel delivered by Torbay Council and Torbay Domestic Abuse Service (TDAS) which is delivered by Sanctuary. Therefore, knowledge in these areas would also be beneficial. GIA employs a trauma-informed approach for those who access our services but also assumes that all of us have potentially experienced trauma and therefore key principles should be applied throughout our daily work.

• Registered Nurse
• Substantial experience working post qualification as a Registered nurse
• Basic IT skills
• Lifting of light loads
• Proven track record of effective team working

Please refer to the job description that is attached with this advertisement for full details about the post.

We welcome applicants to arrange to come and have an informal look around our service and chat with our team leaders.

• NMC registered
• Experience of line managing staff
• Experience of challenging behaviour
• Community working experience
• Current NMC registration

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust