Sessional Worker

2 weeks ago


Derby, United Kingdom Phoenix Futures Full time

**Sessional Worker**

New Oakwood Lodge Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation

Oakwood, Derby

£12 per hour
- Service Area
- Derby Services
- Town
- Oakwood Derby
- Status
- Sessional
- Contract Type
- Sessional
- Total Salary Pro-Rata
- £12.00
- Posted Date
- 03/12/2024
- Closing Date
- 08/02/2025
- Vacancy Reference Number
- 3623
- Documents
- Role Profile Template Sessional worker.docx

**The Role**

Your role as a Sessional Worker will be key. You will work within the Therapeutic Team responsible for the implementation of the Therapeutic Programme, ensuring an effective and high-quality programme is delivered.

As a Sessional Worker, you will support individuals accessing the **residential rehabilitation programme** to achieve outcomes that help create long-term recovery. Using the Therapeutic Community “community as method” model you will empower individuals, families and communities to be confident about recovery.

You will **support the day to day running of the therapeutic community**, ensuring residents’ needs are met and the best possible care is provided in an environment that promotes a culture of recovery. Whilst also being confident to deliver therapeutic groups, activities, and specialist interventions in accordance with the TC manual and the needs of the service.

**Previous experience is desirable, however not essential.** Sessional Workers come from many different backgrounds and experiences, and you may have the skills required. We are seeking dedicated individuals, based on your values, willingness to learn new skills and the compassion to deliver the best service possible to our residents.

Shifts available to Sessional Workers include, days, evenings, weekends and night shifts.

**About You**

To join us as a Sessional Worker at New Oakwood Lodge, you will need:

- An understanding of the complex issues presented by individuals within drug and alcohol recovery.
- An understanding of working with individuals in the substance use sector or related field.
- The ability to be innovative and be flexible in order to meet the needs of the service.
- Be able to work effectively with multi-agencies, whilst maintaining the excellent reputation of the service.
- Knowledge of adult protection is essential as you will be working with vulnerable adults in a residential setting.

**Your Rewards**
- Committed to providing a Real Living Wage for you, through accreditation with the Living Wage Foundation
- Continuous training and career development via PXL our dedicated learning management system
- Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme including telephone and online access
- A rewarding role with the opportunity to help us support people on their journey to recovery and change their lives for the better.
- We’ll ensure you get all the support you need to thrive and succeed in your role and find your place amongst our incredible and collaborative team.

**About Phoenix**

Phoenix Futures Group is a charity with over 50 years’ experience and a leading provider of drug and alcohol treatment.
We use our expertise to support people in their personal recovery and to improve their lives. We are dedicated to advocating for people who are often overlooked and stigmatised, to ensure they have a fair chance to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. Our aim is for everyone to be able to achieve their potential for themselves, their families and communities.


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