Support Worker (Recovery- Bank)

TN United Kingdom; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals to join their team as Bank Support Workers. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals facing addiction and mental health challenges. You will provide essential support, help clients develop achievable recovery plans, and ensure they have access to necessary resources. With a focus on integrity and respect, this position promises job satisfaction and personal growth. Join a mission-driven organization that values training and development, and be part of a supportive team dedicated to helping others achieve their true potential.

Benefits

Supportive PDP

Training and development opportunities

On-site parking

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent required.
• Ability to handle pressurized situations and express empathy.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and advice to clients for maintaining an abstinent lifestyle.
• Assist clients in daily living skills and ensure medication adherence.

Skills

Empathy

Negotiation

Risk Management

Lone-working

Caring Approach

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Support Worker (Recovery- Bank), Runcorn

Location: Runcorn, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

299aa114d27e

Job Views:

26

Posted:

13.04.2025

Expiry Date:

28.05.2025

Job Description:

Bank Support Worker (Recovery-Nights)

£12.21 per hour

Mixture of shifts including waking nights

Oasis Recovery Runcorn

Do you have a passion to help people? Come and work for The UK's leading Alcohol & Drug Rehab provider. Our mission is to provide high quality, person-centred, safe and effective treatment. We believe that anyone experiencing challenges with addiction & mental health is able to recover and achieve their true potential.

Join our mission as a Bank Support Worker - Nights, at our centre in Runcorn!

• You will have endless job satisfaction, and make a difference to people's lives
• You can be a support system for others, and your presence will have a huge impact
• Your experiences as a Bank Support Worker can shape who you are and the decisions you make in life

UKAT Values:

• Integrity & Respect
• Being accountable for our own actions
• Passionate about our services
• Having a humility & hunger to learn
• We LOVE success
• Simplicity & excellence

The benefits of being a Bank Support Worker in the team:

• Supportive PDP
• Training and development opportunities
• On-site parking
• Blue Light Card- discounts at thousands of retailers

Main duties of the Bank Support Worker:

• Provide advice, information and support to clients including referral to aftercare services that focus on maintaining an abstinent lifestyle.
• Work with clients to produce appropriate and achievable recovery plans to help them address their identified needs.
• Ensure clients observe the programme's rules and support the manager in investigating and taking action where these may have been breached including substance testing.
• Support clients with the prompting of their medication, conduct accurate and timely medication audits and maintain accurate medication records.
• Assist in the day-to-day operation of services by working with clients, enabling them to cope with practical aspects of daily living (life skills, benefits, housing).
• Ensure residents attend external appointments in line with their care plan by supporting them to access transport or accompanying them if necessary.
• Oversee and or conduct effective intake, assessment and discharge interventions.
• Assist the therapeutic team to carry out accurate, complete and timely risk management planning and reviews in conjunction with external third parties where appropriate.
• Undertake all duties and responsibilities in accordance with company policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, standards; good professional practice and the company's QA strategy, CQC and other regulatory requirements, relevant legislations, all legal and contractual obligations.
• Oversee the maintenance of accurate client records and databases and provide statistics for management and to assist with service evaluation in a timely fashion.
• Assist in the transfer of individuals between agencies and services.

Minimum Requirements:

• NVQ Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Ability to undertake lone-working safely and effectively.
• Ability to negotiate and influence effectively in terms of professional boundaries.
• Ability to develop and review risk management plans.
• Ability to express empathy and a non-judgemental attitude with a calm, caring approach.
• Capacity to handle intensive and pressurised situations.

The Recruitment Process:

• You will have an initial phone conversation with the talent acquisition specialist which will be an informal chat and opportunity to ask questions about the position.
• If you are successful in your initial phone conversation, you will be required to undertake an interview on-site or via video conference. (please note that if you have a video interview, you will be required to visit the centre at a later date for a tour).
• Our shortlisted candidates will be notified if they are successful within 5 working days post interview.