SENIOR SUPPORT WORKER (RECOVERY)
| Posting date: | 22 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 August 2025 |
| Location: | LU2 7HP |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | UK ADDICTION TREATMENT CENTRES |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SSWLH25 |
Summary
SENIOR SUPPORT WORKER (RECOVERY)
Permanent Role, full-time
Liberty House, Luton
Rota: 3 on and 4 off rotation including weekends
Do you have a passion to help people? Come and work for The UK's leading Alcohol & Drug Rehab provider. Our mission is to provide high quality, person-centred, safe and effective treatment. We believe that anyone experiencing challenges with addiction & mental health is able to recover and achieve their true potential.
Join our mission as a Senior Support Worker, at our centre in Luton!
You will have endless job satisfaction, and make a difference to people's lives
You can be a support system for others, and your presence will have a huge impact
Your experiences as a Support Worker can shape who you are and the decisions you make in life
UKAT Values:
Integrity & Respect
Being accountable for our own actions
Passionate about our services
Having a humility & hunger to learn
We LOVE success
Simplicity & excellence
The benefits of being a Senior Support Worker in the team:
Supportive PDP
Training and development opportunities
28 Days Holiday rising to 33 Days after 5 continuous years of service
Company pension scheme
On-site parking
Blue Light Card- discounts at thousands of retailers
Main duties of the Senior Support Worker:
Arrange the rota to ensure staff coverage and task scheduling.
Provide line management, guidance, and supervision to team members.
Support recruitment, training, and induction to maintain high standards.
Assist with medical audits, ensuring compliance and accurate records.
Perform duties per company policies, QA strategy, CQC standards, and legal obligations.
Oversee intake, assessment, and discharge processes.
Support risk management planning, liaising with external parties as needed.
Ensure client adherence to program rules and manage breaches, including substance testing.
Offer advice and aftercare referrals for clients to support an abstinent lifestyle.
Maintain accurate client records and provide data for evaluations.
Facilitate client transfers between services.
Assist with medication management, audits, and record-keeping.
Develop achievable recovery plans with clients.
Support residents with appointments and transport needs.
Safeguard clients according to policies and procedures.
Qualifications and Experience required:
NVQ Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent. (desirable).
NVQ Level 4 or 5 in Leadership for Health and Social Care (desirable).
Relevant certification in Substance Misuse or Addiction (desirable).
2 year’s experience within a Support Worker role.
Previous experience in a supervisory or senior support role within a care or rehabilitation setting.
Experience in managing and supervising a team, providing guidance and support.
Familiarity with CQC standards and compliance.
Experience in conducting risk assessments and care planning.
Good verbal and written communication skills at all levels.
Competent within the demands of the role in Word, Outlook and Excel.
Ability to develop and review risk management plans.
The Recruitment Process:
You will have an initial phone conversation with the talent acquisition specialist which will be an informal chat and opportunity to ask questions about the position
If you are successful in your initial phone conversation, you will be required to undertake an interview on-site or via video conference. (please note that if you have a video interview, you will be required to visit the centre at a later date for a tour)
Our shortlisted candidates will be notified if they are successful within 5 - 7 working days post interview.
Permanent Role, full-time
Liberty House, Luton
Rota: 3 on and 4 off rotation including weekends
Do you have a passion to help people? Come and work for The UK's leading Alcohol & Drug Rehab provider. Our mission is to provide high quality, person-centred, safe and effective treatment. We believe that anyone experiencing challenges with addiction & mental health is able to recover and achieve their true potential.
Join our mission as a Senior Support Worker, at our centre in Luton!
You will have endless job satisfaction, and make a difference to people's lives
You can be a support system for others, and your presence will have a huge impact
Your experiences as a Support Worker can shape who you are and the decisions you make in life
UKAT Values:
Integrity & Respect
Being accountable for our own actions
Passionate about our services
Having a humility & hunger to learn
We LOVE success
Simplicity & excellence
The benefits of being a Senior Support Worker in the team:
Supportive PDP
Training and development opportunities
28 Days Holiday rising to 33 Days after 5 continuous years of service
Company pension scheme
On-site parking
Blue Light Card- discounts at thousands of retailers
Main duties of the Senior Support Worker:
Arrange the rota to ensure staff coverage and task scheduling.
Provide line management, guidance, and supervision to team members.
Support recruitment, training, and induction to maintain high standards.
Assist with medical audits, ensuring compliance and accurate records.
Perform duties per company policies, QA strategy, CQC standards, and legal obligations.
Oversee intake, assessment, and discharge processes.
Support risk management planning, liaising with external parties as needed.
Ensure client adherence to program rules and manage breaches, including substance testing.
Offer advice and aftercare referrals for clients to support an abstinent lifestyle.
Maintain accurate client records and provide data for evaluations.
Facilitate client transfers between services.
Assist with medication management, audits, and record-keeping.
Develop achievable recovery plans with clients.
Support residents with appointments and transport needs.
Safeguard clients according to policies and procedures.
Qualifications and Experience required:
NVQ Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent. (desirable).
NVQ Level 4 or 5 in Leadership for Health and Social Care (desirable).
Relevant certification in Substance Misuse or Addiction (desirable).
2 year’s experience within a Support Worker role.
Previous experience in a supervisory or senior support role within a care or rehabilitation setting.
Experience in managing and supervising a team, providing guidance and support.
Familiarity with CQC standards and compliance.
Experience in conducting risk assessments and care planning.
Good verbal and written communication skills at all levels.
Competent within the demands of the role in Word, Outlook and Excel.
Ability to develop and review risk management plans.
The Recruitment Process:
You will have an initial phone conversation with the talent acquisition specialist which will be an informal chat and opportunity to ask questions about the position
If you are successful in your initial phone conversation, you will be required to undertake an interview on-site or via video conference. (please note that if you have a video interview, you will be required to visit the centre at a later date for a tour)
Our shortlisted candidates will be notified if they are successful within 5 - 7 working days post interview.