Support Worker

Support Worker (Recovery)

Oasis Recovery Bradford

£11.44 per hour

Weekends - 9:00 - 5:00

If you’re a solution focused, compassionate Support Worker, we are interested in speaking with you! Come and join our amazing recovery team today.

The benefits of being a Support Worker at UKAT:

• Employee of the month scheme - delegating up to £100 per month
• Blue Light Card - thousands of discounts at your favourite retailers
• Wellness programme with BUPA
• Free Training and development opportunities
• 28 Days Holiday rising to 33 Days after 5 continuous years of service
• Company pension scheme
• Free On-site parking
• Employee appreciation days (the chance to win prizes and win outstanding contribution awards)

In this exciting role, you’ll be ensuring a high-quality support programme to substance misusing clients’ and families. We’re looking for someone to join our team at centre in location.

UKAT’s vision:

Anyone experiencing challenges with addiction & mental health is able to recover and achieve their true potential.

UKAT’s mission:

We provide high quality, person centred, safe and effective treatment. We continually strive to improve and promote a culture of excellence.

UKAT’s values:

• We act with integrity and show respect
• We are passionate about the company, our service and our clients
• We have the humility and hunger to learn
• We’re all accountable
• We love success
• We strive for simplicity
• We strive for excellence

Main duties of the Support Worker:

• Provide advice, information and support to clients including referral to aftercare services that focus on maintaining an abstinent lifestyle.
• Assist the Therapists to carry out risk management plans and reviews.
• 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.
• Oversee and or conduct effective intakes, assessments and discharges.
• Maintain accurate client records and databases.
• Assist in the transfer of individuals between agencies and services.
• Support clients with the prompting of their medication, conduct accurate and timely medication audits and maintain accurate medication records.
• Work with clients to produce appropriate and achievable recovery plans to help them address their identified needs.
• Ensure residents attend external appointments in line with their care plan by supporting them to access transport or accompanying them if necessary.
• 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).

Desirable 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.
• Strong active listening skills
• 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.

What can I expect from the recruitment process?

If you have been successful in your initial application, the hiring manager will call you within 3 working days to discuss the role in more detail.

• You will be invited for either a face to face or virtual interview following a successful phone call.
• After your interview, we will confirm if you have been successful within 5 working days.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £11.44 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Every weekend
• Weekends only

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bradford, BD4 7BG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

• NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (required)

Work Location: In person