Residential Substance Misuse Workers

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals? Turning Tides is seeking a dedicated specialist Residential Substance Misuse Worker to join our Recovery Project team.

About the Role

As a Residential Substance Misuse Worker, you’ll play a vital role in helping residents achieve recovery, independence, and resettlement. Working within our dedicated residential service, you will provide specialist support to residents with complex needs, including substance misuse, mental health challenges, and histories of trauma. You’ll help clients develop skills for independent living, manage risks associated with substance use, and support them on their recovery journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Specialist Substance Misuse Support: Deliver tailored support and key working to residents with multiple, complex needs. Provide regular interventions, practical life-skills training, and support for withdrawal management.
• Housing Management: Oversee resident inductions, tenancy responsibilities, and ensure health and safety standards. Assist clients with budgeting, benefits, and maintaining housing stability.
• Resident Empowerment: Encourage a safe, respectful, and positive environment, helping residents take ownership of their personal and communal spaces.
• Record Keeping & Compliance: Maintain accurate records, manage resident files, and adhere to all health, safety, and safeguarding protocols.

About You

We are looking for someone with –

• Experience and Knowledge: A solid background in supporting individuals with substance misuse, mental health, or personality disorders within a residential care setting.
• Empathy and Resilience: Ability to inspire clients to make positive changes, showing empathy while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Organisational Skills: Strong time management and ability to prioritise tasks.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work shifts, including unsociable hours, and occasionally support clients at off-site appointments across West Sussex.

Staff Benefits at Turning Tides

Supporting Your Wellbeing and Growth

•  Flexible Working Considered: We recognise the importance of work-life balance and are committed to considering flexible working arrangements that suit your needs.
• Health Cash Plan: Gain access to a comprehensive health cash plan for contracted employees, ensuring you have the support you need for your healthcare expenses.
• Community Impact: Play a pivotal role in a community-led organisation with a profound mission, contributing to positive change and making a meaningful impact.
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme: Participate in our stakeholder pension scheme, securing your financial future with a valuable retirement savings plan.
• Healthcare and Life Assurance: Enjoy the security of a healthcare cash plan and life assurance, providing you and your loved ones with peace of mind.
• 24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access round-the-clock support for your wellbeing, offering valuable advice and money-saving resources to enhance your overall health and happiness.
• Local Discounts: Benefit from local discounts, including exclusive offers on gym memberships, promoting your physical and mental well-being.
• Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy up to 25 days of annual leave, with the potential for increases based on your service with us, providing you with the time to recharge and pursue personal interests.

 Join Our Team

To apply, kindly complete our online application form and upload your CV. Additionally, we request that you complete an Equal Opportunities Questionnaire.

Should you need any assistance while completing our forms, please don’t hesitate to contact us at recruitment@turning-tides.org.uk.

Turning Tides requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. Successful applicants (dependent on role) are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

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