Casual Residential Support Worker (Ref:0003ZB)

We Are With You; Truro; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive rehabilitation organization in Truro seeks a Casual Residential Support Worker. You will assist residents in developing their independent living skills and participate in workshops while working flexible hours including evenings and weekends. Ideal candidates will have experience in health and social care, particularly with substance misuse clients. A full UK driving license is required.

Qualifications

• Energetic and enthusiastic with a willingness to engage.
• Empathy for the diverse needs of residents.
• Demonstrated experience with substance misuse clients.

Responsibilities

• Support residents in developing independent living skills.
• Co-facilitate workshops on life skills and goal-setting.
• Work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.

Skills

Energetic and enthusiastic

Empathic towards the different needs of residents

Flexibility to work shifts

Experience in health or social care

Knowledge of health and safety

Education

OCN/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Full UK driving licence

Access to a vehicle

Job description

Casual Residential Support Worker (Ref:0003ZB)

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.

Main duties of the job

You will be joining a team of passionate people, with the opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of person‑centred counsellors and a psychoanalytic art therapist. 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 also be an opportunity to co‑facilitate workshops around basic life skills and goal‑setting. We are looking for someone with experience of working or volunteering with substance misuse clients, ideally in a residential setting.

About Us

WithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland. Our name reflects who we are - a positive place where people can progress, connect with others and get friendly, expert help in a way that's right for them. Our staff team changes lives. If you’re passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Responsibilities

This is a casual position requiring flexibility to work shifts as and when required by the service. Hours will be discussed at interview. Commitment to work flexible and unsocial hours, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep‑ins (as required), is essential. Applications must include a CV and a covering letter explaining why you should be considered for this role. The role may close early should sufficient applications be received.

Essential Skills

• Energetic and enthusiastic, with a willingness to get involved
• Empathic towards the different needs of residents
• A driver with a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Flexible and willing to work a range of shifts, including weekends and sleep‑ins
• Qualified to OCN/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, or willing to achieve within 12 months
• Demonstrated experience of working or volunteering in health, social care, criminal justice or other specialist settings, with a successful track record of working with substance misuse clients
• Knowledge and understanding of health and safety, including assessing high‑risk situations for service users
• Experience of working in a residential setting

Qualifications

• A driver with a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Qualified to OCN/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, or willing to achieve within 12 months

Experience

• Experience of working or volunteering in health, social care, criminal justice or other specialist settings, with a successful track record of working with substance misuse clients
• Knowledge and understanding of health and safety, including assessing high‑risk situations for service users
• Experience of working in a residential setting

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

As an organisation we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We welcome people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans. As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for veterans who meet all essential criteria for the role. We are also a Disability Confident Employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability who meet all essential criteria. If you have a disability, learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which may affect your performance, we will make reasonable adjustments.