Support Worker in Chester

Support Worker - Substance Misuse RehabService care solutions are looking for a Support Worker to work within a Substance Misuse Rehab Centre.Requirements of a Support WorkerLevel 2/3 qualification in Health and Social Care or similar - or willingness to work towards oneGood Verbal & Written communication skillsPrevious experience of working in a Support Worker role or similarIdeally experience of working with clients with either Substance Misuse or Mental Health problems although this is not required.Roles & Responsibilities of a Support WorkerUndertake all duties and responsibilities in accordance with: company policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, standards; good professional practice and the company's QA strategy, CQC and other regulatory requirements, relevant legislations, all legal and contractual obligations.Oversee and or conduct effective intake, assessment and discharge interventions.Assist the therapeutic team to carry out accurate, complete and timely risk management planning and reviews in conjunction with external third parties where appropriate.Ensure clients observe the programme's rules and support the manager in investigating and taking action where these may have been breached including substance testing.Provide advice, information and support to clients including referral to aftercare services that focus on maintaining an abstinent lifestyle.Oversee the maintenance of accurate client records and databases and provide statistics for management and to assist with service evaluation in a timely fashion.Assist in the transfer of individuals between agencies and services.Support clients with the prompting of their medication, conduct accurate and timely medication audits and maintain accurate medication records.Oversee the maintenance of a clean, orderly and safe building.Complete general administration dutiesWork with clients to produce appropriate and achievable recovery plans to help them address their identified needs.Shift Pattern of a Support WorkerThis position is for 48 hours weekly, consisting of four 12 hour shifts. These shifts regulate between 7:00 - 19:30, 10:00 - 22:30 and 19:00 - 07:30 and will include some weekends on a rolling rota to regulate between all shift patterns