Sessional Worker

The Methodist Church in Britain; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage

Training and development

Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)

Job summary

New Oakwood Lodge, a Phoenix Futures residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation service, is seeking a sessional Therapeutic Team member to support residents day to day and to deliver therapeutic groups, activities and specialist interventions under the community-as-method model.

Shifts run across days, evenings, weekends and nights, with an emphasis on safeguarding and collaborative working to sustain recovery.

Qualifications

• Experience in the substance use sector or related field.
• Knowledge of adult protection and safeguarding.
• Innovative and flexible approach to meet service needs.
• Ability to work effectively with multi-agency partners.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day running of the therapeutic community.
• Ensure residents' needs are met with high-quality care.
• Deliver therapeutic groups, activities and interventions per TC manual.
• Help individuals reach outcomes that support long-term recovery.
• Empower individuals, families and communities to feel confident about recovery.
• Help deliver the Therapeutic Programme to a high standard.
• Maintain a culture of recovery in the residential environment.

Skills

Substance use

Adult protection

Multi-agency work

Compassionate approach

Job description

Sessional role in the Therapeutic Team at New Oakwood Lodge, the residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation service run by Phoenix Futures. The work centres on supporting residents day to day and delivering therapeutic groups, activities and specialist interventions under the community-as-method model. Shifts run across days, evenings, weekends and nights, and previous experience is desirable rather than essential. Knowledge of adult protection is essential, as residents are vulnerable adults in a residential setting.

What the job involves

• Support the day-to-day running of the therapeutic community
• Make sure residents' needs are met and they receive high-quality care
• Deliver therapeutic groups, activities and specialist interventions in line with the TC manual
• Help individuals reach outcomes that support long-term recovery
• Empower individuals, families and communities to feel confident about recovery
• Help deliver the Therapeutic Programme to a high standard
• Maintain a culture of recovery in the residential environment

What’s required

Experience

• Experience of working with people in the substance use sector or a related field

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of the complex issues faced by people in drug and alcohol recovery
• Knowledge of adult protection
• Innovative and flexible approach to meeting service needs
• Ability to work effectively with multi-agency partners

Other

• Dedication, compassion and willingness to learn new skills

Nice to have

• Previous experience in a similar role

What’s offered

• Real Living Wage, accredited by the Living Wage Foundation
• Continuous training and career development via the PXL learning system
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme by telephone and online