Shifts are from 7:00am to 8:00pm or 9:00am to 10:00pm, on a rotating basis of 4 shifts one week and 3 shifts the following week, with alternating weekends (one on, one off).

If you're a solution focused, compassionate Support Worker, we are interested in speaking with you! Come and be a part of The UK's Leading Alcohol & Drug Rehab Provider, we pride ourselves on providing a world-class treatment in comfortable and affordable facilities across the UK. You'll be ensuring the day-to-day provision of a high-quality support programme to substance misusing clients', families and the community. We're looking for someone to join our team at Recovery Lighthouse in Worthing.

The benefits of being a Support Worker in the team:

Supportive PDP
Training and development opportunities
On-site parking
Blue Light Card- discounts at thousands of retailers
Employee of the month vouchers (Delegating up to £100 per month)
Wellness programme (24/7 BUPA counselling support)
Mental Health First Aiders
We host employee appreciation days!
Main duties of the Support Worker:

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 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.
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.
Provide advice, information and support to clients including referral to aftercare services that focus on maintaining an abstinent lifestyle.
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.
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).

NVQ Level 2 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.