Waking Night Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days

Bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Eye-care vouchers

Wellbeing talks

Training & development

Job summary

Rae House in West Aberdeenshire seeks a dedicated Night Care Worker to join our therapeutic community. You will organise and run the evening Therapeutic Community programme, coordinate residents’ tasks, provide waking night cover, and monitor and administer medication in a 27-bed residential rehab setting.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds; previous experience is desirable but not essential. The role is full-time, 37.5 hours, on a rolling rota including weekends.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the complex issues presented by individuals within drug and alcohol recovery.
• Understanding of working with families, and 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.

Responsibilities

• Organise and facilitate the evening running of the Therapeutic Community programme at Rae House Residential Service.
• Co-ordinate the users of our service tasks and activities and provide waking night cover.
• Monitor and administer medication to users of our service.
• Assist residents in preparing for the daily programme and activities.

Skills

Understanding of addiction recovery

Family involvement

Multi-agency collaboration

Adult protection knowledge

Flexibility

Innovative mindset

Job description

Night Care Worker at Rae House

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 organise and facilitate the evening running of the Therapeutic Community programme at Rae House Residential Service. You will co-ordinate the users of our service tasks and activities. You will provide waking night cover, ensuring that risk is monitored and minimised. You will organise and facilitate the residents in preparing for the daily programme and activities. You will monitor and administer medication to users of our service.

Previous experience is desirable, however not essential. Night Care 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.

This is a full time role 37.5 hours, spilt across 3 shifts on a rolling rota, including weekends.

About You

• An understanding of the complex issues presented by individuals within drug and alcohol recovery.
• An understanding of working with families, and 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

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

25 days (pro-rata) annual leave plus Bank HolidaysBenefits including season ticket loan, pension scheme and life assuranceSupport through occupational sick pay, eye-care vouchers and regular wellbeing talks and activitiesContinuous training and career development via PXL, our dedicated learning management systemAccess to a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme including telephone and online accessA 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

You will be paid £26,298 per annum.