Day & Night Therapeutic SM Support Worker

Apricus Resourcing are currently looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and adaptable Permanent Substance Misuse Project Worker for a leading Substance Misuse Recovery Service based in the OX16 area of Banbury, Oxfordshire, who is really passionate about providing a personal recovery service. This role is working full time with 48 hours per week available, these will ideally be a mix of early shifts (07:40 am-4:00 pm), late shifts (3:10 pm-11:30 pm), and sleep shifts on a rota basis rolling for six weeks including weekends; part-time is sadly not possible. Please see below a sample week: Mon - 07:40-16:00 Tue - 15:10-23:30 Wed - Off Thu - Off Fri - 15:10-08:00 (this is a sleepover, the sleep part is between 23:00-07:00) Sat - 07:40-16:00 Sun - 07:40-16:00 Main duties of the role: Provide advice, information and support to clients including referral to aftercare services that focus on maintaining an abstinent lifestyle. Work with clients to produce appropriate and achievable recovery plans to help them address their identified needs. Ensure clients observe the programme's rules and support the manager in investigating and taking action where these may have been breached including substance testing. Support clients with the prompting of their medication, conduct accurate and timely medication audits and maintain accurate medication records. Assist in the day-to-day operation of services by working with clients, enabling them to cope with practical aspects of daily living (life skills, benefits, housing). Ensure residents attend external appointments in line with their care plan by supporting them to access transport or accompanying them if necessary. Oversee and/or conduct effective intake, assessment and discharge interventions. Assist the therapeutic team to carry out accurate, complete and timely risk management planning and reviews in conjunction with external third parties where appropriate. Undertake all duties and responsibilities in accordance with company policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, standards; good professional practice and the company’s QA strategy, CQC and other regulatory requirements, relevant legislations, all legal and contractual obligations. Oversee the maintenance of accurate client records and databases and provide statistics for management and to assist with service evaluation in a timely fashion. Assist in the transfer of individuals between agencies and services. The benefits of being in the team: Supportive PDP Training and development opportunities 28 Days Holiday rising to 33 Days after 5 continuous years of service Birthday off. Company pension scheme On-site parking Blue Light Card - discounts at thousands of retailers In return for your commitment, we are able to offer a very competitive rate of pay of between GBP12.60-GBP13.85 per hour PAYE. Benefits you can expect from Apricus: Free of charge fast-tracked DBS disclosure certificate Dedicated Consultant permanently assigned to you with all the sector expertise required. Excellent efficient weekly Payroll and professional Compliance Department System, ensuring that you are accurately paid on time, every time. The most competitive Rates the sector can offer, allowing you to achieve earnings unlike anywhere else. Leading GBP300 Referral Bonus, for every successful referral to Apricus.

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