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40 hours Per week

Do you have a passion to help people? Come and work for The UK's leading Alcohol & Drug Rehab provider. As a Senior Support Worker at our center in Worthing, the benefits are endless.

• You will have endless job satisfaction, and make a difference to people's lives
• You can be a support system for others, and your presence will have a huge impact
• Your experiences as a Senior Support Worker can shape who you are and the decisions you make in life

If you're looking for a new, exciting role, why not apply to join us? We pride ourselves on having a great team of dedicated addiction specialists, and provide a safe place to heal and feel secure with the best possible care and treatment.

The benefits of being a Senior Support Worker in the team:

• Progression opportunities - We have some great success stories!
• Free Training and development opportunities
• 28 Days Holiday rising to 33 Days after 5 continuous years of service
• Company pension scheme
• On-site parking
• Blue Light Card- discounts at thousands of retailers
• Employee of the month vouchers (Up to £100)
• Wellness programme & 24/7 BUPA counselling support line

Main duties of the Senior Support Worker:

• Provide advice, information and support to clients including referral to aftercare services that focus on maintaining an abstinent lifestyle.
• Work with clients to produce appropriate and achievable recovery plans to help them address their identified needs.
• Ensure clients observe the programme’s rules and support the manager in investigating and taking action where these may have been breached including substance testing.
• Support clients with the prompting of their medication, conduct accurate and timely medication audits and maintain accurate medication records.
• Assist in the day-to-day operation of services by working with clients, enabling them to cope with practical aspects of daily living (life skills, benefits, housing).
• Ensure residents attend external appointments in line with their care plan by supporting them to access transport or accompanying them if necessary.
• Oversee and or conduct effective intake, assessment and discharge interventions.
• Assist the therapeutic team to carry out accurate, complete and timely risk management planning and reviews in conjunction with external third parties where appropriate.
• Undertake all duties and responsibilities in accordance with: company policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, standards; good professional practice and the company’s QA strategy, CQC and other regulatory requirements, relevant legislations, all legal and contractual obligations.
• Oversee the maintenance of accurate client records and databases and provide statistics for management and to assist with service evaluation in a timely fashion.
• Assist in the transfer of individuals between agencies and services.

Essential criteria:

• NVQ Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Good organisational skills and time management skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills at all levels.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Competent within the demands of the role in Word, Outlook and Excel
• Ability to undertake lone-working safely and effectively.
• Ability to negotiate and influence effectively in terms of professional boundaries.
• Ability to develop and review risk management plans.
• Ability to express empathy and a non-judgemental attitude with a calm, caring approach.
• Capacity to handle intensive and pressurised situations.
• Strong customer service skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £10.00-£11.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Day range:

• Monday to Friday

Physical setting:

• Residential home

Shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bradford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• substance misuse support (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: UKATBRAD1