Support Worker in Hull)

Ad Warrior Ltd; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive residential rehabilitation service in Hull is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to assist residents in their recovery journeys. This role involves offering emotional and practical support, administering medications, and maintaining a safe environment. Ideal candidates should understand recovery processes and possess strong communication skills. Benefits include flexible working, training opportunities, and generous annual leave. Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Flexible working

Training and development opportunities

Contributory Pension Scheme

25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of recovery, risk management and therapeutic boundaries.
• Confidence working independently and as part of a wider team.
• Excellent communication and record-keeping skills.
• A proactive, solution-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with their recovery and behavior expectations.
• Administer prescribed medications and ensure safety.
• Facilitate check-ins and structured interventions.
• Conduct drug and alcohol testing as necessary.

Skills

Understanding of recovery

Communication skills

Risk management

Proactive problem-solving

Job description

Support Worker - The Bridges

Location: Hull

Salary: £22,932 per annum

About The Role

Do you want to make a real difference in people's recovery journeys?

The Bridges is Forward's residential substance misuse treatment centre, supporting adults (18+) of all genders to achieve and maintain abstinence from drugs and alcohol.

We deliver a structured 3-6 month programme grounded in 12-step principles, Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) and Seeking Safety, helping people build the skills, confidence and stability for long-term recovery.

We're now looking for a Support Worker to join our dedicated residential team.

As a Support Worker, you'll play a vital part in the day-to-day running of our 24/7 residential rehabilitation unit, offering practical, emotional and therapeutic support to residents.

You'll work on a rota basis, covering day and evening shifts, with lone-working responsibilities at times (supported by an on‑call system).

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting residents with their recovery, boundaries and behaviour expectations
• Supervising and administering prescribed medications
• Facilitating check‑in/check‑out sessions and structured interventions
• Carrying out drug, alcohol and breathalyser testing
• Maintaining a safe, secure and therapeutic environment
• Recording and sharing information accurately through handovers and systems
• Responding calmly and effectively to incidents and risks
• Accompanying residents to appointments and activities when required

What we’re looking for

• A strong understanding of recovery, risk management and therapeutic boundaries
• Confidence working independently and as part of a wider team
• Excellent communication and record-keeping skills
• A proactive, solution-focused approach

Join us and make a real impact. Every shift is a chance to inspire and support residents on their journey to reclaim their lives. Bring your compassion, dedication, and skills to make a lasting difference.

Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

About Us

We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.

We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits –

Benefits

• Flexible working
• Training and development opportunities
• Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional)
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Crisis Loan Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees)
• Access to Blue Light Card
• 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Contributory Pension Scheme - Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years' service and up to 9% thereafter
• Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary)
• Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

https://careers.forwardtrust.org.uk/vacancies/489/support-worker--the-bridges.html