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UK ADDICTION TREATMENT CENTRES; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

UK Addiction Treatment Centres at Linwood House is seeking a Waking Night Support Worker (Recovery) to provide compassionate, client-centered care during night shifts. You will support clients with routine needs, help with intake and discharge processes, and assist with daily living tasks in line with care plans.

This role involves coordinating with Therapists on risk plans, maintaining accurate records, facilitating transfers between services, and offering transport or accompaniment to external

Responsibilities

• Offer advice, information, and support to clients, including referrals for aftercare focused on maintaining an abstinent lifestyle.
• Assist Therapists with risk management plans and reviews.
• Ensure clients follow program rules, supporting the manager in investigating breaches, including substance testing.
• Conduct intakes, assessments, and discharges efficiently.
• Keep accurate client records and maintain databases.
• Facilitate transfers between agencies and services for clients.
• Support clients with medication reminders, conduct audits, and maintain accurate records.
• Work with clients to create recovery plans that are realistic and achievable.
• Help clients attend external appointments in line with their care plans, providing transport support or accompanying them as needed.
• Assist with day-to-day operations, helping clients manage practical aspects of daily living such as life skills, housing, and benefits.

Job description

Waking Night Support Worker (Recovery) Linwood House

Main Responsibilities of the Waking Night Support Worker:

Offer advice, information, and support to clients, including referrals for aftercare focused on maintaining an abstinent lifestyle.

Assist Therapists with risk management plans and reviews.

Ensure clients follow program rules, supporting the manager in investigating breaches, including substance testing.

Conduct intakes, assessments, and discharges efficiently.

Keep accurate client records and maintain databases.

Facilitate transfers between agencies and services for clients.

Support clients with medication reminders, conduct audits, and maintain accurate records.

Work with clients to create recovery plans that are realistic and achievable.

Help clients attend external appointments in line with their care plans, providing transport support or accompanying them as needed.

Assist with day-to-day operations, helping clients manage practical aspects of daily living such as life skills, housing, and benefits.