Support Worker

Acquiesce is an addiction treatment facility offering a real solution to issues of addiction. Rated outstanding by the CQC twice we are the highest rated rehab in England. Acquiesce is a 7 day a week service including bank holidays, evening and weekend shifts.

The Acquiesce model provides a highly supported safe and secure environment whilst not being hidden from the real world. This allows individuals to gain all the tools and experience necessary for an ongoing and sustainable recovery.

The model of Acquiesce includes a core program which addresses the psychological, biological, spiritual and social effects of addiction. Incorporating the latest evidence-based interventions, alternative therapies and activities. 

• Do you have a commitment to making a difference to people’s lives?
• Are you passionate about supporting people to achieve long-term change?
• Are you looking for a new challenge?
• Are you flexible and adaptable to deal with unpredictable situations?
• Are you able to empower others and have a positive ‘can-do-attitude’?
• Are you resilient?

Values

• Integrity & Respect
• Being accountable for our own actions
• Passionate about our service
• Having humility and hunger to learn
• We LOVE success
• Simplicity & excellence
• The ability to develop and influence others

Purpose of job

 The post holder will:

• Work primarily at the housing base of residents and the treatment centre
• Complete outreach with service users to support them to access the recovery community, community venues and external agencies
• Support the Recovery Practitioner in delivery of the recovery plan
• Complete administrative duties
• Ensure safety checks are completed at resident housing sites and any issues are reported immediately
• Work inclusively with family members and immediate others of service users
• Ensure cohesion is encouraged between service users and staff members
• Promote inclusion and motivate service users to support their peers safely
• Build positive relationships with the recovery community and external agencies 
• Facilitate access to community assets and external agencies to ensure that a service user is engaging in activities to enhance their recovery journey i.e education, exercise, social activities, health care etc

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