Compassionate Support Worker – Recovery & Safety

Forward Trust; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The Forward Trust seeks a caring and dependable Support Worker at Clouds House to help create a safe, structured residential environment that supports recovery. You will provide practical and therapeutic support, promoting independence and trauma-informed care while following 12-Step principles.

You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, maintain professional boundaries, and participate in safeguarding and documentation duties.

Qualifications

• Experience in health or social care settings is essential.
• Understanding safeguarding principles and client safety is required.
• Trauma-informed practice and compassionate care are key.
• Effective communication and professional boundaries are important.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, recovery-focused support to residents.
• Maintain a safe, structured residential environment.
• Support engagement with treatment and recovery programmes.
• Keep accurate records and documentation, including eMAR when needed.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team across shifts.

Skills

Health and social care experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Trauma-informed approach

Team collaboration

Education

Care Certificate desirable

Tools

eMAR knowledge

ILS training

Job description

The Forward Trust seeks a caring and dependable Support Worker at Clouds House to help create a safe, structured residential environment that supports recovery. You will provide practical and therapeutic support, promoting independence and trauma-informed care while following 12-Step principles.

You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, maintain professional boundaries, and participate in safeguarding and documentation duties.