Recovery Caretaker
The Calico Group
The closing date is 21 February 2025
Job summary
The
Role of Recovery Caretaker exists to ensure our service users are provided with
round the clock support whilst engaging in Addiction Therapy. The Recovery
Caretaker plays an integral part of a service users recovery journey. Working
with a cohort of service users with the main emphasis on support, whilst
offering consistency, safety, and security within the treatment accommodation
Main duties of the job
Check in on wellbeing of service users,
review file notes and handovers, update service user records, health and safety
checks, offer encouragement and support, respond to service user queries.
About us
Acorns Recovery Care Taking team live in our
recovery properties to provide the highest standards of support and care to
service users ensuring their environment is safe and accommodating. Through
commitment, creativity and expertise, Acorn will inspire and motivate change
within communities and future generations by enabling individuals to achieve a
Life Worth Living
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a passionate person who has some experience and/or knowledge of drug and alcohol recovery. The role will live-in one of our abstinent rehab residences and involves providing overnight support to clients in treatment for their addiction as well as some maintenance management for the property. If you are a calm, compassionate and reliable individual with good organisational skills then we have a rewarding role that might just be perfect for you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a passionate person who has some experience and/or knowledge of drug and alcohol recovery. The role will live-in one of our abstinent rehab residences and involves providing overnight support to clients in treatment for their addiction as well as some maintenance management for the property. If you are a calm, compassionate and reliable individual with good organisational skills then we have a rewarding role that might just be perfect for you!
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a team environment & lone working
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Ability to maintain accurate records.
- Good communication skills the ability to communicate at a variety of levels.
- Knowledge of recovery environments/understanding of the recovery process.
- Flexibility around working hours.
- Good professional boundaries.
- Ability to work towards policies and procedures
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a team environment & lone working
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Ability to maintain accurate records.
- Good communication skills the ability to communicate at a variety of levels.
- Knowledge of recovery environments/understanding of the recovery process.
- Flexibility around working hours.
- Good professional boundaries.
- Ability to work towards policies and procedures
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.
