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All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included.
Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised.
Our team in Cornwall is recruiting for a Residential Practitioner, to join them in providing high quality recovery care to a diverse service user group. If you are a BABCP registered Practitioner or HCPC registered Social Worker then we'd love to hear from you.
What We're Looking For
With You at Chy offers residential places for adults who have just done a detox. Our programme runs for 12 weeks. We offer one-to-one and group support, life skills workshops and training and education opportunities. Expert help is on hand 24 hours a day.
You will be a compassionate and inspiring Residential Practitioner who has demonstrable experience of working in a residential health and social care setting and supporting substance misuse service users. We are looking for someone with the ability to connect quickly with the people we support, treating them respectfully and with dignity. You will be highly organised, with excellent communication skills and able to manage your time effectively. It is important that you have sound knowledge and understanding of assessments, care planning, issues affecting substance users and motivational interviewing, to name a few.
You will be supporting colleagues, volunteers and sessional workers providing advice and guidance, as appropriate. You will ensure care standards are maintained and service users receive the most appropriate care.
Please note you will be required to work evenings and weekends. A full driving licence and use of a car is essential for this post.
A full job description and person specification is available on request.
Required Skills
* BACP registered practitioner or HCPC registered social worker
* Evidence of continuous professional development
* Demonstrable experience of working in the health, social care, criminal justice or other specialist setting
* Successful track record of working with substance misuse service users
* Knowledge and understanding of health and safety, including assessing high-risk situations for service users
* Experience of working in a residential setting
* Ability to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders
* Ability to work effectively as a team player in a collaborative and supportive manner
* Knowledge and understanding of:
o Group working
o Assessment, care planning and key working
o Issues affecting substance users
o Health care needs
o Rehabilitation
o Solution focused Brief Therapy and/or motivational interviewing
o Positive behavioural support
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* 28 days annual leave, plus bank holiday
* An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
* 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
* Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme
* Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
* Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
* We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role!
Diversity Statement
As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.
Should you be successful in your application, you will be required to provide 3 years' worth of references and where applicable, will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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