Therapeutic Support Worker

Phoenix Futures; Alford; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £26,298

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Season ticket loan

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Sick pay

Eye-care vouchers

Wellbeing talks

Training via PXL

Employee Assistance programme

Job summary

Phoenix Futures seeks a Therapeutic Worker for Rae House, a residential rehabilitation service in the UK, to support recovery pathways and community-based care. You will oversee caseloads, assess residents, and implement therapeutic approaches spanning employment, education, health, and wellbeing.

Using the Therapeutic Community model, you will empower residents, families and communities on their journey to long-term recovery, while delivering groups and specialist interventions within a

Qualifications

• Understanding of the complex issues faced by individuals in drug and alcohol recovery.
• Ability to work with multi-agencies and maintain service reputation.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to the TC model and needs of residents.
• Strong communication and compassionate approach to care.
• Knowledge of adult protection is essential in residential settings.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload and assess residents to develop recovery plans.
• Coordinate from referral through to discharge, ensuring integrated care.
• Deliver therapeutic groups, activities and interventions per TC manual.
• Support day-to-day running of the therapeutic community and meet residents' needs.
• Work a rolling rota including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Recovery knowledge

Teamwork

Flexibility

Innovation

Adult protection

Job description

We are seeking an exceptional individual to be part of our team at our 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.

The Role

Your role in our therapeutic community will be key. You will manage a caseload, assess the people who use our service and manage their recovery/care plans. It will mean developing and applying a range of therapeutic approaches to meet their individual needs, whether that’s employment, education, health etc. You’ll be the one who sees that everything is coordinated from the moment they’re referred to us to the time that they move home.

Asa Therapeutic Worker,you will support individuals accessing the residential rehabilitation programme to achieve outcomes that help create long-term recovery. Using the Therapeutic Community "community as method" model you will empower individuals, families and communities to be confident about recovery.

You will support the day to day running of the therapeutic community, ensuring residents’ needs are met and the best possible care is provided in an environment that promotes a culture of recovery. Whilst also being confident to deliver therapeutic groups, activities, and specialist interventions in accordance with the TC manual and the needs of the service.

Previous experience is desirable, however not essential. Therapeutic 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.

You will be expected to work a rolling rota which includes evening and weekend working.

About You

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

• An understanding of the complex issues presented by individuals withindrug and alcohol recovery.
• An understanding of working with individuals in thesubstance 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, ourRecovery 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

• Starting salary of £26,298 with opportunity to access potential yearly salary increments subject to appraisal
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (rising yearly up to 30)
• 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