Rehab Support

TTo work as part of the Residential Rehabas a Programme Support. The role will provide support to the Residential Rehab

Supporting the Residential Rehab service the post holder will cover the periods outside of programme delivery and weekends. Supporting the programme participants to build skills for living life in recovery and developing new interests the post will playa crucial role inongoing success. Mutual aid meeting attendance will be supported by the programme support role.

Building recovery in the community as well as introducing residentialopportunitiesto peoplewill also be a core role.

This post requires flexible working to ensure consistent coverageout of hours over 7 days.

Car driver desirable.,

• Assist in developing and running a range of group work activities to support individuals, using relevant and recognised theoretical models


• Promote mutual aid and all pathways of recovery. Support peopleto attend mutual aid meetings


• To assist in identifying and assessing people abouttheir recovery support needs


• Provide general information and advice to peoplewithin the community who have problematic drug and alcohol use and would benefit from recovery support


• Participate in regular multi-disciplinary review meetings and completenotes/reportsas appropriate


• To support peoplein the Quasi Residential Rehab to complete programme requirements and adhere to treatment contract.


• Ensureall treatment contract breaches are reported to the Lead Therapist / Rehab Managerand On CallManager where appropriate.


• To escort and/or transport peopleto mutual aid and other activities


• To communicate professionally over the phone and in person with anybody contacting the service


• To support peopleto carry out household tasks including shopping, cooking, cleaning and budgeting.


• To support peopleto be positive tenants and neighbours


• To support peopleto make positive choices


• To support peopleto give back to the local community


• Supportpeopleto transition into their owntenancy


• Liaise with private landlords and housing associations


• Supportpeopleleaving the Quasi Residential in an unplanned way to avoid homelessness via relevant support services.


• Ensure Housing Benefit applications are made promptly


• Supportpeopleto deal with financial issues including debt


• Complete administrative tasks in an accurate and timely manner


• To perform as a full team member supporting colleagues across the recovery service, and being open to reasonable requests from line management toensure effective working relationships.


• Understand, uphold and work with the values, ethos, aims and objectives of the organisation


• Complete organisational induction, relevant training and any other continuous professional development as identified through a line management process


• At all times adhere to relevant legislation, andgood practice in line with CQC standards


• Represent the organisation, raise its profile and promote its cause;


• Promote and uphold people'srights in line with a peer-ledapproach


• Maintain professional boundaries at all times;


• Work to safeguarding legislation and policies for children and vulnerable adults at all times;


• Prepare for and participate in supervision and appraisals;


• Keep abreast of developments in services, legislationand practice relevant to the community


• Seek to improve personal performance, contribution, knowledge and skills;


• Attend and participate in project discussions and team meetings as required;


• Work within and be familiar with policies and procedures;


• Work flexibly tomaintain the most appropriate level of service provision, respond to organisational change and development;


• Undertake such other duties as reasonably requested by your manager.
  
  Respect and belief in Equality and Diversity Practices


• Good understanding of the 12 step recovery programme and SMART Recovery UK


• Understanding of issues relating to substance use


• Understanding of social exclusion effects


• Acceptance of the importance of upholding quality standards, performance monitoring and collating appropriate statistical information


• Willing to undertake training in health and safety, including assessing high-risk situations for people


• A caring attitude with an unprecedented belief that people can and do recover from addiction


Experience

Knowledge and experience of supporting recovery pathways

Experience of residential rehabilitation setting would be beneficial

Experience of facilitating individuals into mutual aid support

Experience of lone working

Qualifications

NVQ Level 2 or above in a health & social care-related field or willingness to complete (paid for by employer), Staff have the opportunity to join the Electric Car Scheme, and have access to a Medicash Health Plan (after 3 months), alongside generous holiday entitlements starting at 26 days, and rising to 28 and 30 days after one and two years of service, respectively. Wellbeing events take place throughout the year, and the charity promotes the value of a good work-life balance. Regular training opportunities are provided across all roles.