Support Worker

We have an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker to play a vital role in providing support at our Move On Project (Addiction Services). You will be working for a people-led organisation whose mission and values is to inspire change across Sussex.

Position: Support Worker (Internal Title: Project Worker)
Location: Brighton
Salary: £27,363 per annum, pro rata (£22,186)
Hours: 30 hours per week (Monday – Friday)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Monday 25 November 2024
Interview Date: Monday 9 December 2024

About the Project and Role:

BHT Sussex’s Addiction Services consist of three stages of residential services: Detox Support Project, Recovery Project and Move on Project. These services provide a comprehensive programme of support and rehabilitation for people who seek abstinence and recovery from addiction to drugs and/or alcohol.

The Move On project provides the third stage of treatment for ongoing recovery and reintegration into the community. All residents are required to be abstinent and to be willing to attend regular fellowship meetings. Most referrals are from the BHT Sussex Recovery Project. The project also receives referrals from other agencies and self-referrals.

The Support Worker will undertake a range of support, and therapeutic interventions on an individual and group basis for those in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. You will be part of a small team and responsible for the day-to-day housing management of the Move On project houses. In addition, the Project Worker is expected to develop and implement a range of focused activities, including relapse prevention work, support with accessing meaningful activities and support and advice with accessing follow on accommodation.

The Support Worker will be experienced in casework in particular providing support to individuals who are in recovery from substance misuse through a 12-step support model. The Support Worker will also have a good understanding and knowledge of the issues surrounding addiction, including supporting individuals with multiple disadvantage(s).

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate referral, pre-admission support, assessment and induction into the service.
• Ensure the smooth transition of clients from residential rehabilitation into the service.
• To work collaboratively with clients in developing and implementing empowering and client-centred support plans that are regularly reviewed.
• Support the training, employment and education needs of residents. Refer to and liaise with other agencies, as appropriate, to meet identified needs.
• To work with residents to facilitate positive move on from the service.

Person Specification:

To be successful in the role of Move On Support Worker you will need to have great communication skills and be committed to the values of BHT Sussex. Some of the key skills and experience you will need to bring with you include:

• A good knowledge and understanding of addictions, substance misuse and recovery. 
• A good understanding of 12-step philosophy of recovery.
• Understanding of housing management/tenancy issues especially in relation to shared living and abstinent accommodation.
• Ability to empower people to take ownership of their lives and make the changes necessary to move to independence.
• Ability to set boundaries, challenge appropriately and manage conflict constructively.

In return:

In recognition of our commitment to staff, BHT Sussex has been awarded Gold Accreditation from Investors in People. We are also signed up to the Disability Confident employer scheme and have made the Mental Health at Work commitment.

You will also receive a fantastic benefits package including:

• 5.5% stakeholder pension scheme and life assurance scheme
• Medical cash plan with Medicash
• Access to BHT Learning & Development platform
• Free and confidential employee assistance helpline for both personal and work-related concerns
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Free new starter 28-day Network Saver Brighton bus pass
• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days per annum pro rata, rising 1 day for each year of service to a maximum of 32 days pro rata
• The opportunity to participate in well-being and fundraising activities throughout the year

BHT Sussex is an equal opportunities employer using a fair and open recruitment process that fully complies with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010. We are committed to encouraging equality, equity, inclusion, and diversity within the workplace. As an employer we are committed to promoting and supporting our people’s social, physical and psychological health at work. Please let us know if you require any special arrangements or reasonable adjustments if called for interview. BHT Sussex welcomes applications from individuals with lived experience.

BHT Sussex reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applicants for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

An Enhanced with Adults DBS Check (Disclosure and Barring Service) is required on all successful applicants as a condition of employment for this post.

You may also be interested in this role if you have experience in the areas such as Residential Care Work, Counselling, Support Worker, Mental Health, Mental Health Support Worker, Housing Worker, Housing, Support Worker, Recovery Worker, Care Worker, Social Housing, Caseworker, Outreach, Recovery Worker, Addiction Recovery Worker, Liaison Worker, Substance Misuse Support Worker.