Support Worker Addiction Recovery

Join our team as a Support Worker to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we care for.

**Job Summary**: The support worker will work as part of a team to provide effective addiction recovery and housing support services to assist and support services users develop their capacity to live independently free from addiction.

**Purpose**: The support worker will work directly with the resident to provide effective 24 hours support services within accommodation units. The support worker will assist in the provision of high quality professional housing support services to those who are affected by alcohol/gambling misuse and or related problems.

Support workers will undertake needs and risk assessments which form part of the support planning process, addressing identified needs, aspirations and goals. Support workers will also work in partnership with service user’s family members/close friends and other health professionals.

**What We can Offer You?**

Here in Cuan Mhuire we offer a stimulating and rewarding career working within a supportive, collaborative and friendly environment.

As a staff member you can avail of a range of benefits and supports to include:

- Ongoing training, learning and professional development opportunities, including
access to QCF qualifications.
- Permanent full-time posts working 40 hours per week.
- 3% Employer contributory pension scheme.
- 32 days paid annual leave (inclusive of all public holidays in Northern Ireland).
- Additional 5% enhanced rate for unsocial hours.
- Paid breaks with complimentary hot meals and refreshments on duty.
- Free access to a state of the art gym facility.

**What Could You Offer Us?**
- Would you like to be part of our dedicated team working with people with
addiction?
- Do you believe that everyone is entitled to the very best care and support?
- Do you agree that everyone deserves to be treated equally and fairly with dignity and
respect?
- Could you offer hope to people who feel rejected and dejected as a result of their
addiction?
- Do you want the opportunity to make a real difference to individuals living with
addiction and their families?
- Could you support our residents to re-discover their unique goodness, giftedness and
bring back meaning and purpose to their lives?

Ø NVQ Level 2 **or**4 GCSE’s at Grade C or above (including Maths and English) **or**an equivalent qualification.

Ø One year’s full time relevant experience within the past five years of working directly with people in a supportive role. This experience must include proven ability working directly with individuals with complex needs or with people presenting with any of the following:

- Substance/Gambling addiction
- Homelessness
- Vulnerable adults

Ø Ability to carry out needs and risk assessments and undertake support planning.

Ø Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation for working with vulnerable adults.

Ø Knowledge and understanding of legislation relating to Health & Safety and Data Protection

Ø Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally including report writing, and the ability to converse with a diverse range of people at all levels.

Ø Effective organisational skills with an ability to multi-task and prioritise workload.

Ø Good computer skills to include a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Ø Ability to work as part of a team with a caring and positive disposition.

Ø Flexible and adaptable approach to working arrangements and shift patterns.

**Further Information**:
Ø Administration Office, Cuan Mhuire, 200 Dublin Road, Newry, Co Down, BT358RL

**Telephone**: 02830849010 **Ext 207 Wednesday to Friday**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From £12.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site gym
- On-site parking

Physical Setting:

- Residential home

Shift:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift

**Experience**:

- Addiction & vulnerable adults support role: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 13/06/2025
Reference ID: SW04/2025
Expected start date: 07/07/2025