- Advertised from 24th January 2024
- 30 hours per week.
Role
Overview
Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.
Our core values are ‘Be open, be compassionate and be bold’ and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.
The Edinburgh Community Service are looking for motivated and caring candidates, with knowledge and experience of supporting individuals affected by drug or alcohol use. We currently have a vacancy for a Support Officer at the new central clinic, based in Spittal Street supporting Southwest, Northwest and Southeast service users access MAT treatment. We work in partnership with our colleagues in Health and Social Care providing harm reduction and psychosocial interventions to enable individuals to move towards recovery.
The post holder will work under the guidance of a recovery coordinator to ensure the key elements of the service (assessment, recovery support, delivery of psychosocial interventions and treatment exit planning) are integrated and delivered to a high standard.
Responsibilities
About the role:
To support the provision of the service’s key activities; assessment, implementation, monitoring and review of recovery plans; structured psychosocial support, group work, peer led interventions, and planned treatment exit.
To deliver effective engagement and harm reduction interventions as required by service users presenting with a wide range of drug or alcohol issues.
To support service users, under the guidance of recovery coordinators, to access the full range of provision within the recovery orientated system of care, maximising benefits and recovery capital towards sustained recovery and community re-integration
To co-deliver support activities and interventions alongside the multi-disciplinary team, external agencies, peers and volunteers
To work with the recovery coordinator to build and develop the service user’s personal strengths, social networks and recovery capital.
To support service users, under the guidance of recovery coordinators, to access the full range of provision within the recovery orientated system of care, maximising benefits and recovery capital towards sustained recovery and community re-integration.
To adhere to the implementation of all risk management procedures including child and adult protection protocols and guidelines taking personal responsibility for keeping up to date on the requirements of these procedures.
To record all documentation and case notes to a high standard and within required time frames. • To fully inform service users about their recovery/treatment options, involve them in decisions and consent and encourage them to take opportunities to achieve a sustained recovery
About you:
Education Knowledge and Experience:
- Experience in providing a range of evidence-based treatment/support interventions within a Health and Social Care setting (through paid or voluntary work)
- Basic understanding and knowledge of the harmful effects associated with drugs and/or alcohol use in relation to health, social welfare, housing, employability and personal relationship
- Basic knowledge and understanding of policies related to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and how these influence practice.
- A good general standard of education to Standard Grade/GCSE level or equivalent including English.
Abilities and Skills:
- Communicate confidently and effectively, in a variety of ways.
- Work effectively with colleagues and partnership agencies.
- Respond flexibly to the demands of the post.
- Work as a member of a team.
- Maintain professional boundaries.
- Show a capacity to work on your own initiative and the ability to keep calm under pressure.
What we will give to you:
- 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service “Capped at 30 days”
- Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
- Contributory pension scheme
- A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
- A friendly and supportive team
- Training, career development & progression opportunities
- Refer a friend scheme and receive £250 in vouchers if candidate is successful.
Application notes
For further information and to apply, please visit our website.
Interview Date
1/3/2024
Closing Date
25/2/2024
If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:
Carla Jackson | Carla.Jackson@cgl.org.uk | 0131 661 5294
Do you want to work for a caring organisation that believes in people?
Do you want to make a difference?
As a Support Worker with Change Grow Live you’ll work with people who use our services, helping them get to where they want to be.
Responsibilities
With this role you’ll be working as part of the EMORSS team.
The team supports people with drug and alcohol issues, involved in the justice system.
No two days are the same and we treat every person who comes into our service as an individual, so being flexible, curious and a good listener are key.
You’ll have to record information about what you do, so enjoying a bit of paperwork and attention to detail is important. But most of the time you’ll be enjoying working with people from all backgrounds, making a difference to their lives.
This is what some of the people who use our service had to say:
“Very professional and understanding! Always supportive and helpful. I look forward to meetings.”
“My caseworker fought my corner with housing, benefits, employment, volunteering and development. I will always be so grateful for his presence in my journey.”
Our values are to be compassionate, open and bold. If this sounds like you we’d love to hear from you.
Do you want to work for a caring organisation that believes in people?
Do you want to make a difference?
As a Recovery Coordinator with Change Grow Live you’ll work with people who use our services, helping them get to where they want to be.
Responsibilities
With this role you’ll be working as part of the EMORSS team.
The team supports people with drug and alcohol issues, involved in the justice system.
No two days are the same and we treat every person who comes into our service as an individual, so being flexible, curious and a good listener are key.
You’ll have to record information about what you do, so enjoying a bit of paperwork and attention to detail is important. But most of the time you’ll be enjoying working with people from all backgrounds, making a difference to their lives.
This is what one of our people who use our service had to say:
“Very professional and understanding! Always supportive and helpful. I look forward to meetings.”
“My caseworker fought my corner with housing, benefits, employment, volunteering and development. I will always be so grateful for his presence in my journey.”
Our values are to be compassionate, open and bold. If this sounds like you we’d love to hear from you so please apply.
Residential Night Support Worker (Part time)
- Part time
- £24,000 pro-rata
- On site: Alford
- Closing 11th August 2024
Opening in Autumn 2024, we are seeking an exceptional individual to be part of our team at our brand new 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 service users’ 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 service users.
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 part-time role of 26 hours per week on average. You will be expected to work a rolling rota which includes 10hrs shifts including weekends.
About You
To join us as a Night Care Worker at Rae House, you will need:
- 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 Nature projects will provide a holistic approach to healing. Plus, staff amenities such as onsite bedrooms and a brand-new gym ensure a supportive and enriching work environment.
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 annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Benefits including season ticket loan, pension scheme and life assurance
- Support through occupational sick pay, eye-care vouchers and regular wellbeing talks and activities
- Continuous training and career development via PXL, our dedicated learning management system
- Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme including telephone and online access
- A 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
Opening in Autumn 2024, we are seeking an exceptional individual to be part of our team at our brand new 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.
This is a Monday to Friday role and is not on a Rota. As a Sustainable Recovery Worker, you will support people prior to leaving and after their programme to reach their goals and change their lives for the better. You will be part of a passionate and skilled team, contributing to the provision of tailored interventions and recovery approaches.
To ensure residents are supported after completion of the residential and housing services; ensuring a continuum of care approach in order to assist in individuals sustaining recovery.
To lead on the delivery of systematic reviews and support sessions as well as drop-in sessions (virtual and in-person); delivering responsive support on a 1-to-1 and group basis.
Support National development of residential rehabilitation aftercare support packages to promote a continuum of care.
About You
To join us as a Sustainable Recovery Worker at Rae House, you will need:
- Relevant experience of working in health and social care, ideally within the field of substance use, mental health or another comparable field
- Evidence of effective partnership working and the ability to network for the benefit of the client and service
- Evidence of managing a busy caseload or tasks and excellent organisational skills
- To be proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook and Word and be familiar with database management systems
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Determined, with a drive to succeed and a willingness to learn
- Passionate and enthusiastic about making a real difference to the lives of people we support
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 Nature projects will provide a holistic approach to healing. Plus, staff amenities such as onsite bedrooms and a brand-new gym ensure a supportive and enriching work environment.
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
- Starting salary of £24,250 with opportunity to access potential yearly salary increments subject to appraisal, meaning potential salary increase up to £28,000
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Benefits including season ticket loan, pension scheme and life assurance
- Support through occupational sick pay, eye-care vouchers and regular wellbeing talks and activities
- Continuous training and career development via PXL, our dedicated learning management system
- Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme including telephone and online access
- A 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
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