Waking Night Support Worker (Recovery)

UK Addiction Treatment Centres; Banbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading provider of alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a Waking Night Support Worker in Banbury. This role involves providing essential night-time support for clients, assisting in their recovery journey, and ensuring adherence to treatment programs. You'll receive benefits such as a wellness program, generous holiday entitlement, and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Employee of the Month Scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Wellness Programme with BUPA

Free Training and Development

28 days holiday

Birthday Off

Company Pension Scheme

Free On-site Parking

Employee Appreciation Days

Qualifications

• Passion to help people and support addiction recovery.
• Ability to work independently and part of a team.
• Experience with clear verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Offer support and guidance for aftercare and abstinent lifestyles.
• Assist with risk management plans and maintain accurate client records.
• Help clients with daily living skills and external appointments.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Empathy

Time management

Negotiation

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Tools

Word

Outlook

Excel

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Posted:

29.06.2025

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13.08.2025

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Job Description:

Waking Night Support Worker (Recovery)

Banbury Lodge, Oxfordshire

£12.60 per hour

43.75 hours per week on rolling 2 week rota

Shifts: 19:30 - 08:00

Week 1: 3 nights

Week 2: 4 nights

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 Waking Night Support Worker, at our centre in Banbury Lodge, Banbury, Oxfordshire!

Why Join UKAT as a Waking Night Support Worker?

• Employee of the Month Scheme – You could receive up to £100 each month!
• Blue Light Card – Enjoy thousands of discounts at your favourite retailers.
• Wellness Programme with BUPA – Your health and well-being are a priority.
• Free Training and Development – Grow your skills with our ongoing opportunities.
• Generous Holiday Entitlement – 28 days holiday, rising to 33 days after 5 years of continuous service.
• Birthday Off – Celebrate your special day with an extra day off!
• Company Pension Scheme – Plan for your future with our pension plan.
• Free On-site Parking – Hassle-free parking available for our team.
• Employee Appreciation Days – Win prizes and recognition for outstanding contributions.

Main Responsibilities of the Waking Night Support Worker:

• Offer advice, information, and support to clients, including referrals for aftercare focused on maintaining an abstinent lifestyle.
• Assist Therapists with risk management plans and reviews.
• Ensure clients follow program rules, supporting the manager in investigating breaches, including substance testing.
• Conduct intakes, assessments, and discharges efficiently.
• Keep accurate client records and maintain databases.
• Facilitate transfers between agencies and services for clients.
• Support clients with medication reminders, conduct audits, and maintain accurate records.
• Work with clients to create recovery plans that are realistic and achievable.
• Help clients attend external appointments in line with their care plans, providing transport support or accompanying them as needed.
• Assist with day-to-day operations, helping clients manage practical aspects of daily living such as life skills, housing, and benefits.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Clear verbal and written communication at all levels.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Ability to work safely and effectively on your own.
• Strong negotiation and boundary-setting skills.
• Ability to create and review risk management plans.
• Empathy and a non-judgemental, calm approach.
• Capacity to handle high-pressure situations.

What to Expect from Our Recruitment Process:

• If successful in your initial application, our talent acquisition specialist will contact you to discuss the role further.
• You'll then be invited for a face-to-face interview following a successful phone call.
• After the interview, we'll inform you of the outcome within 5 - 7 working days.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer, committed to making our recruitment process inclusive and accessible to all