Waking Night Worker

We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity to join the Phoenix Futures team as a Night Support Worker at our new and innovative Trauma Responsive Women's Therapeutic Community Residential Service, Ophelia House, Yarnton.

The Role
To organise and facilitate the evening running of the therapeutic community in a residential.
To co-ordinate the service users' tasks and activities.
To provide waking night cover, ensuring that risk is monitored and minimised.
To organize and facilitate the residents in preparing for the daily programme and activities.
To monitor and administer medication to service users.

An understanding of the complex issues presented by individuals within drug and alcohol recovery.
The ability to be innovative and be flexible to meet the needs of the service.
Be able to work effectively with multi-agencies, whilst maintaining the excellent reputation of the service.
Previous experience is desirable, however not essential. Night Support 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 full-time role working averaging 37.5 hours per week. You will be expected to work a 4-week rolling night shift.
Please note, we will be assessing applications as they are submitted and may close this role should we find sufficient applicants with which to make our shortlist. As such, we would advise applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Phoenix Futures Group is a charity with over 50 years' experience and a leading provider of drug and alcohol treatment.

Our values are what define us and ensure we work to the highest standards. We believe in being the best, we are passionate about recovery, we value our history and use it to inform our future.

We work with local authorities, other charities and service providers across the country to deliver innovative programmes and projects that change lives for the better, setting people on the path to health and emotional wellbeing.

We provide a diverse range of services, our expertise in psychosocial treatment and support is the common thread that runs through everything we do. People need psychological interventions, social support, meaningful use of time, sense of purpose and a place of safety to sustain their recovery. At our core, we support people, families and communities to recover from drug and alcohol dependency.

Starting salary of £26,000 per annum, with opportunity to access potential yearly salary increments subject to appraisal.
25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing each year to a maximum of 30 days)
Clinical Supervision
Brand new refurbished service with staff changing rooms and shower.
Free Car parking
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.