Waking Night Worker (Part time)

Phoenix Futures; Alford; On-site; GBP 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Phoenix Futures as a Night Care Worker in Alford, Scotland, supporting individuals on their recovery journeys. This part-time role involves facilitating therapeutic activities, ensuring safety, and providing guidance in a state-of-the-art residential service. With a focus on compassion and innovation, you'll play a key role in transforming lives.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Pension scheme and life assurance

Continuous training and career development

Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance programme

Qualifications

• Understanding of issues related to drug and alcohol recovery.
• Experience in working with families and individuals in the substance use sector.
• Ability to be innovative and flexible.

Responsibilities

• Organise and facilitate the evening running of the Therapeutic Community programme.
• Provide waking night cover and monitor medication for service users.
• Co-ordinate tasks and activities for residents.

Skills

Understanding of complex issues in recovery

Flexibility

Ability to work with multi-agencies

Knowledge of adult protection

Job description

We are seeking an exceptional individual to be part of our team at our brand new Care Inspectorate registered residential rehabilitation service in West Aberdeenshire. You'll be supported by a charitable organisation with extensive experience in launching and managing top-tier registered care services.

Aligned with our vision of empowering individuals impacted by substance use and associated needs, we're collaborating with national and local partners to deliver safe and effective residential care services. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring that every individual we support receives the highest quality of care and guidance.

Service Area

Scotland Services

Town

Alford, Aberdeenshire

Status

Part-time

Contract Type

Permanent

Total Salary Pro-Rata

£16,640

Posted Date

20/05/2025

Closing Date

08/06/2025

Vacancy Reference Number

3851

Documents

• Night Support Worker Rae House July 24 (26 hours).doc (Word, 101.5kb)
• Rae House Recruitment Pack for Candidates.pdf (PDF, 8567.7kb)

The Role

Your role in our therapeutic community will be key. You will organise and facilitate the evening running of the Therapeutic Community programme at Rae House Residential Service. You will co-ordinate the service users’ tasks and activities. You will provide waking night cover, ensuring that risk is monitored and minimised. You will organise and facilitate the residents in preparing for the daily programme and activities. You will monitor and administer medication to service users.

Previous experience is desirable, however not essential. Night Care Workers come from many different backgrounds and experiences, and you may have the skills required. We are seeking dedicated individuals, based on your values, willingness to learn new skills and the compassion to deliver the best service possible to our residents.

This is a part-time role of 26 hours per week on average. You will be expected to work a rolling rota which includes 10hrs shifts including weekends.

About You

To join us as a Night Care Worker at Rae House, you will need:

• An understanding of the complex issues presented by individuals within drug and alcohol recovery.
• An understanding of working with families, and individuals in the substance use sector or related field.
• The ability to be innovative and be flexible in order to meet the needs of the service.
• Be able to work effectively with multi-agencies, whilst maintaining the excellent reputation of the service.
• Knowledge of adult protection is essential as you will be working with vulnerable adults in a residential setting.

The Service

Our state-of-the-art facility will offer 27 beds for individuals seeking transformative recovery journeys. With a focus on nature and the environment, and with 1.2 acres of land on site, our Recovery through Nature projects will provide a holistic approach to healing. Plus, staff amenities such as onsite bedrooms and a brand-new gym ensure a supportive and enriching work environment.

About Phoenix Futures

Join a legacy of over 50 years in providing rehabilitation services. At Phoenix Futures, we're committed to rebuilding capacity in the residential rehab sector across England and Scotland. Your dedication will contribute to our mission of delivering hope and transformation to individuals and families affected by addiction.

Your Rewards

• 25 days (pro-rata) annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Benefits including season ticket loan, pension scheme and life assurance
• Support through occupational sick pay, eye-care vouchers and regular wellbeing talks and activities
• Continuous training and career development via PXL, our dedicated learning management system
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme including telephone and online access
• A rewarding role with the opportunity to help us support people on their journey to recovery and change their lives for the better.
• We’ll ensure you get all the support you need to thrive and succeed in your role and find your place amongst our incredible and collaborative team

Apply Today

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to be at the forefront of change. We're reviewing applications as they come in, so apply now to secure your place in our dynamic team. If you're considering relocation, support may be available.

Unlock your potential and join us on the journey to transforming lives. Apply now and let's make a difference together!