Detox Care Specialist – Compassionate Support

UK Addiction Treatment Centres; England; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave

Birthday Leave

Blue Light Card

Wellbeing Programme

Training & Development

Company Pension

Rewarding Work

Job summary

Providence Projects in Bournemouth is seeking a compassionate Detox Support Worker to join a private addiction treatment centre. You will provide person-centred detox support, monitor welfare, assist with medication handovers, and play a key role in admissions, transfers and discharges within a supportive team.

The role requires empathy, strong communication, and adherence to safeguarding and confidentiality. Shifts include day and on-call duties at a busy treatment centre in Bournemouth.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting vulnerable adults in healthcare, social care or similar.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Calm, compassionate and non-judgemental attitude.
• Strong communication and accurate record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, person-centred detox support ensuring safety, dignity and comfort.
• Perform welfare checks and observations per care plans and escalate concerns.
• Assist with medication handovers and MAR chart administration where trained.
• Serve as primary on-call contact during shifts and respond to client concerns.
• Support admissions, transfers and discharges with a welcoming, reassuring approach.
• Maintain accurate, timely client records and handovers.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and help maintain a safe residential environment.
• Collaborate with clinical and therapeutic teams to ensure consistent care.
• Help keep the facility clean, welcoming and well-prepared for clients.

Skills

Experience with vulnerable adults

Compassionate approach

Strong communication

Confidentiality

Record keeping

Job description

Providence Projects in Bournemouth is seeking a compassionate Detox Support Worker to join a private addiction treatment centre. You will provide person-centred detox support, monitor welfare, assist with medication handovers, and play a key role in admissions, transfers and discharges within a supportive team.

The role requires empathy, strong communication, and adherence to safeguarding and confidentiality. Shifts include day and on-call duties at a busy treatment centre in Bournemouth.