Support Worker (Residential Rehab)

We Are With You

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Job summary

We are looking for someone who has experience of working or volunteering with substance misuse clients ideally in a residential setting.

Main duties of the job

As a Residential Support Worker, you will support our residents to engage in activities that develop their independent living skills such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, and most importantly, learning to have fun in their sobriety. There will be the opportunity to co-facilitate workshops around basic life skills and goal-setting.

About us

Everyone should feel comfortable getting the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health. At We Are With You we work with people on their own goals, whether that's staying safe and healthy, making small changes or stopping an unwanted habit altogether. We give people support in a way that's right for them either face to face in their local service, community or online. We provide a free and confidential service without judgement to more than 100,000 people a year. We use our expertise to improve the help available and raise awareness around drugs, alcohol and mental health so that more people can get support. We Are With You.

Date posted

24 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£23,400 to £26,250 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

recroot-5495-50986-28

Job locations

Truro

TR1 1JE

Job description

Job responsibilities

All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included. Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. Chy is a residential rehabilitation unit in Truro, providing drug, alcohol and mental health treatment services to some of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. We have an 18-bed main property and a further 8 beds in a block of flats on the grounds that are used as 'move on' accommodation for those with more specific therapeutic needs. Chy welcomes people from all over the UK who wish to heal, grow and make changes to their lives. Many of the people who come to us have experienced multiple traumas and are living with acute mental health support needs. This is an exciting time to join the team following a year of developments and improvements to the services offered. You will be joining a team of passionate people, with the opportunity to work alongside a multi-disciplinary team of person-centred counsellors and a psychoanalytic art therapist. This is a full-time role (working 37.5 hours per week) with 4 sleep-in shifts (£50 sleeping enhancement) with the potential of overtime. Further information will be provided at the interview. Diversity Statement As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans. Benefits What we offer

Competitive salary

28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

2 days paid volunteer leave per year

Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme

Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands

Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing

We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period

Job description

Job responsibilities

Competitive salary

28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

2 days paid volunteer leave per year

Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme

Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands

Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A Level 2 Health and Social Care
OCN/NVQ level 3 or equivalent or willing to achieve this within 12 months
A full, current driving licence and use of a car.
Should you be successful in your application, you will be required to provide 3 years worth of references and where applicable, will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Experience

Essential

To successfully carry out this role you will need to have:
Evidence of continuous professional development.
Demonstrable experience of working in the health, social care, criminal justice or other specialist setting
A successful track record of working with substance misuse service users
Knowledge and understanding of health and safety, including assessing high-risk situations for service users
Experience of working in a residential setting
Ability to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders
Ability to work effectively as a team player in a collaborative and supportive manner
Resilient; ability to prioritise and work under pressure
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including IT Skills (Microsoft packages, Google, and digital media)
Organised and excellent time management skills
Ability to work flexible and unsocial hours as required including evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep ins as required
Able to visit other locations from time to time in order to deliver the services required

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A Level 2 Health and Social Care
OCN/NVQ level 3 or equivalent or willing to achieve this within 12 months
A full, current driving licence and use of a car.
Should you be successful in your application, you will be required to provide 3 years worth of references and where applicable, will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Experience

Essential

To successfully carry out this role you will need to have:
Evidence of continuous professional development.
Demonstrable experience of working in the health, social care, criminal justice or other specialist setting
A successful track record of working with substance misuse service users
Knowledge and understanding of health and safety, including assessing high-risk situations for service users
Experience of working in a residential setting
Ability to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders
Ability to work effectively as a team player in a collaborative and supportive manner
Resilient; ability to prioritise and work under pressure
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including IT Skills (Microsoft packages, Google, and digital media)
Organised and excellent time management skills
Ability to work flexible and unsocial hours as required including evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep ins as required
Able to visit other locations from time to time in order to deliver the services required

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.