Support Worker

1 day ago

Worthing, West Sussex, United Kingdom UK Addiction Treatment Centres Full time £13,500 - £22,500 per year

SUPPORT WORKER (RECOVERY)

Recovery Lighthouse, Worthing

£12.21 per hour

Average 43.75 Hours per week.

Shifts are from 7:30am to 20:00pm on a rotating basis of 4 shifts one week and 3 shifts the following week, with alternating weekends (one on, one off).

Are you someone who naturally brings calm, compassion, and reassurance to others? Join us at Recovery Lighthouse, Worthing, where you can make a real difference in people's lives as they take powerful steps toward recovery from addiction.

As a Day Support Worker at Recovery Lighthouse – UKAT the UK's leading provider of drug and alcohol rehab services, you'll be right at the heart of someone's healing process. From helping clients navigate their recovery plans to providing reassurance after a restless night, your support during the day can be the steady hand that helps them stay on track and feel truly seen.

What You'll Gain:
  • A supportive team and structured Personal Development Plan
  • Ongoing training & professional development opportunities
  • Employee of the Month vouchers (up to £175)
  • 24/7 access to a wellbeing and BUPA counselling
  • Regular employee appreciation days – we see and value your efforts
Your daily role in recovery:
  • Be a friendly and encouraging presence for clients throughout the day
  • Assist with care planning, recovery goals, and maintaining routine
  • Help clients prepare for and attend key appointments
  • Monitor wellbeing, promote healthy daily living, and provide emotional support
  • Prompt medication and carry out accurate record-keeping
  • Ensure clients are engaging in meaningful therapeutic and social activities
  • Support the team with daily operations, practical tasks, and service delivery
  • Contribute to risk assessments and safeguarding processes


What We're Looking For:
  • Calm under pressure, especially during challenging situations.
  • Excellent time management and communication skills
  • Confident working independently and as part of a team
  • A natural listener with a compassionate, non-judgemental approach
  • Competent with IT tasks (Google, Apps)
  • Experience in support, care, or recovery settings is desirable – but heart and attitude are just as important


Our Recruitment Process:
  1. You'll have a short call with one of our friendly talent acquisition specialist
  2. If successful, you'll be invited to an on-site interview at Recovery Lighthouse
  3. We are Disability Confident, and our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible

Be the steady presence someone needs to get through the day, and help change lives, one shift at a time.

Apply today and be part of a team that cares deeply about recovery, dignity, and hope.

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