Drug and Alcohol Support Worker

FPR Group; Chichester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organization is seeking compassionate Addiction Support Workers to assist vulnerable individuals struggling with drug and alcohol misuse. This role offers a flexible schedule, allowing you to work as much or as little as you desire, making it ideal for those balancing other commitments. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in diverse environments, including supported living and recovery units. With excellent hourly rates, weekly pay, and comprehensive support from experienced consultants, this position is perfect for those passionate about helping others. If you possess the resilience and empathy needed for this rewarding career, we encourage you to apply today.

Benefits

Excellent hourly rates of pay

Weekly pay via BACS

Holiday pay

Enhanced DBS provided

Mandatory training and certificates

Optional workplace pension

Friendly Health & Social Care Consultants

Continuous encouragement of up-skilling

24/7 emergency contact

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting young people and adults with addiction issues.
• Skills to handle challenging and unpredictable behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable young people and adults in various settings.
• Provide emotional support and maintain safe working boundaries.

Skills

Experience in addiction

Strong communication skills

Emotional resilience

Empathy

Ability to maintain safe boundaries

Job description

• Salary £11.44 - £24.00 per hour + Holiday Pay

Due to very high demand, we are actively recruiting Support Workers with experience in drug and alcohol misuse to cover shifts in Post-16's Supported Living, Mental Health Units, Homeless Hostels, and Drug and Alcohol Recovery Units in the West Sussex area, including but not limited to Chichester, Bognor Regis, Worthing, Horsham, Crawley, and surrounding areas.

We can offer Addiction Support Worker shifts supporting vulnerable young people and those both actively using and recovering from drug and alcohol addictions in various settings throughout West Sussex. Shifts available include early mornings, late evenings, long days, sleep-ins, and waking nights. Shifts can be continuous within a single project for consistency or across different projects for greater flexibility and variety. Our current Addiction Support Workers value the ability to work as much or as little as they like, fitting work around their lifestyle and other commitments, or working for us as their main source of income.

We are looking for individuals with experience in addiction, recovery units or in supporting young people and adults with similar backgrounds.

Ideal candidates will possess the skills and mindset necessary for working with young people and adults who have faced traumatic issues. As an Addiction Support Worker, you will be emotionally resilient, patient, and empathetic, with strong communication skills and the ability to maintain safe working boundaries. These young people and adults may sometimes display challenging and unpredictable behaviours.

If this sounds like you and a career you would be interested in, we would love to hear from you!

Benefits of working with us include:

• Excellent hourly rates of pay
• Weekly pay via BACS
• Holiday pay earned separately from the Support Worker hourly rate
• Enhanced Child and Adult Workforce DBS provided*
• Mandatory training and certificates provided for personal use*
• Optional workplace pension*
• Friendly and experienced Health & Social Care Consultants to help and support you, including:
• Detailed information about the projects provided before your first shift at each location
• Additional supervised support and training provided within projects when required or requested
• Continuous encouragement of up-skilling
• 24/7 contact available in emergencies

*Terms apply.

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