The Bridges is Forward’s residential substance misuse treatment centre in Hull for people of all genders over the age of 18 years, who have committed to remain abstinent from drugs and alcohol. We provide a structured 3- 6 month treatment programme based on the 12-step principles of Alcoholics and Narcotics Anonymous which incorporates Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) and the “Seeking Safety” approach. This programme has proven successful in giving dependent substance users the skills, attitudes and behaviour change to maintain abstinence and develop long term sustainable recovery. The Night Support Worker will be part of a ‘3 on 3 off rota ’, working a minimum of 33 hours per week, to provide waking night cover for the unit ; providing general support to individual s accessing treatment at the Bridges as part of a 24/7 residential rehabilitati on unit, including provide service users with access to their medications, providing brief individual interventions and facilitating some structured interventions during the evenings. As a lone-working role, the post holder will be required to work on their own initiative, utilising the on-call support functions as necessary. Attention to security, health and safety and risk will be key aspects of the role. Supervise and record service users’ self-administration of prescribed medications Communicate client information within established written and verbal communication systems Carry out drug and alcohol testing as required as part of the therapeutic regime Follow processes and procedures to ensure the safety and security of clients and overall site Support residents to maintain boundaries and me e t behaviour expectations Ensure that curfews and lights out times are met. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Experience of administering medications Good IT and communication skills Good observational and reporting skills. Ability to work alone using own initiative. Understanding of and commitment to the principles of equality and diversity, confidentiality, health and safety. Ability to engage effectively with the client group, including holding strong professional boundaries, conflict resolution and working with challenging behaviour. A thorough knowledge of and commitment to the 12-step process of recovery from addiction. Experience of providing services to people within the criminal justice system. Experience of working in a residential rehabilitation setting or similar. Qualifications HCA level 2 or equivalent. Training and development opportunities Flexible working Simply Health Cashback Scheme (Optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme – Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years’ service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) Night Support Worker (2)