Job Description

Salary: 23,340

Location:

Cromwell House

Application process: An application form must be completed to apply for this role. Please head over to our website to download a form https://recoveryconnections.org.uk/join-us/

Please note we do not accept CV's.

Terms:

About the role:

The transitional housing service is a newly commissioned 8 bed unit designed to provide safe & structured accommodation for men who have aspirations to enter residential rehabilitation or achieve self-defined recovery. The residents are likely to be on substitute prescribing or still drinking alcohol and are deemed appropriate for communal living and participation in a therapeutic community. The Housing Support role is a key function that will build supportive and trusting relationships with the residents. Independent living skills will be an important factor is helping residents prepare to leave. Harm reduction will be a key intervention of the project with an overall aim of sustainable move on accommodation or residential rehab.

Essential Criteria

Respect and belief in Equality and Diversity Practices Good understanding of recovery pathways such as 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 clients A caring attitude with an unprecedented belief that people can and do recover from addiction

Key Duties:

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 clients to attend mutual aid meetings To assist in identifying and assessing clients in relation to their recovery support needs Provide general information and advice to people who have problematic drug and alcohol use and would benefit from recovery support Participate in regular multi-disciplinary review meetings and complete notes / reports as appropriate Deliver the introduction to the Residential Rehab presentation. To support people into the Residential Rehab to complete programme requirements and adhere to treatment contract. To ensure all incidents are reported to the Team Manager/ on call manager To escort and/or transport people to mutual aid and other activities To communicate professionally over the phone and in person with anybody contacting the service To support residents to carry out household tasks including shopping, cooking, cleaning and budgeting. To support residents to be positive tenants and neighbours To support residents to make positive choices To support residents to give back to the local community Support residents to transition into their own tenancy Liaise with private landlords and housing associations Support residents leaving the service in an unplanned way to avoid homelessness via relevant support services. Ensure Housing Benefit applications are made in a timely manner Support residents to 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 housing service, and being open to reasonable requests from line management in order to ensure 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, good practice in line with health & safety standards Represent the organisation, raise its profile and promote its cause; Promote and uphold residents' rights in line with a peer led approach 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, legislation and practice relevant to the client group; 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 so as to maintain the most appropriate level of service provision, respond to organisational change and development; Undertake such other duties as reasonably requested by your manager.

This post is subject to a DBS check at an enhanced level.

Amendments: This description accurately reflects the present position; it may be amended and reviewed. Any change will be made following a period of consultation

An application form must be completed to apply for this role. Please head over to our website to download a form https://recoveryconnections.org.uk/join-us/

Please note we do not accept CV's. Any queries can be written to recruitment@recoveryconnections.org.uk

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 23,340.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension
Work Location: In person