Therapeutic Support Worker

Phoenix Futures; Huntly; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary increments eligibility

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Season ticket loan

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Sick pay and eye-care vouchers

Wellbeing talks and activities

Learning and development via PXL

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Phoenix Futures seeks a Therapeutic Worker for Rae House in West Aberdeenshire to guide residents through recovery within a Therapeutic Community. You will manage caseloads, assess individuals, and implement personalized care plans using varied therapeutic approaches.

The role involves delivering groups and interventions, coordinating care from admission to move home, and collaborating with partners to support long-term recovery. Previous experience is welcome but not essential.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the complex issues presented by individuals in drug and alcohol recovery.
• Experience in the substance use sector or related field is desirable.
• Ability to be innovative and flexible to meet service needs.
• Ability to work effectively with multi-agencies while maintaining service reputation.
• Knowledge of adult safeguarding is essential when working with vulnerable adults in residential setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload and assess people who use the service and their recovery plans.
• Coordinate from referral to discharge, applying therapeutic approaches for individual needs.
• Deliver therapeutic groups, activities, and specialist interventions per the TC manual.
• Support day-to-day running of the therapeutic community and ensure residents' needs are met.
• Empower individuals, families and communities to be confident about recovery.

Skills

Recovery knowledge

Substance use experience

Innovative and flexible

Multi-agency collaboration

Adult safeguarding knowledge

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. 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. As a 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 within drug and alcohol recovery.
• An understanding of working with individuals in the substance 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, our Recovery 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