Purpose of the Job

• To support the recovery of people experiencing issues with their use of alcohol or other drugs by managing the provision of a range of recovery programmes and activities in supported accommodation in Skipton
• To directly intervene with people who use our services in a one-to-one group setting to help them to address their problematic alcohol or other drug use or other specific issues
• To provide support in the community for individuals and families with the aim of helping them to make the positive lifestyle changes that will aid their recovery
• To support and signpost individuals and families to engage with other supportive services

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Together with the supported housing team, assess and introduce clients
• Provide support to residents who are at risk of relapse or in the process of making change including developing and coordinating care plans.
• Conduct resident screening and assessments
• Ensure all residents are outcome monitored, focusing on Recovery Capital and 5 Ways to Well-being
• Work with the treatment services to facilitate referrals between organisations
• Together with the wider staff team and volunteers, develop recovery activities and events that encourage recovery, wellbeing and a sense of fun
• Establish project activities that support residents into training, education and employment
• Together with the supported housing team, coordinate volunteers to facilitate groups, activities and events

Project 6 is committed to being a safe, healthy, and non-discriminatory employer. You will need to abide by our Code of Conduct, health and safety and HR Policies.   

To apply

Please download and complete the application form below and return it to recruitment@project6.org.uk.

If you need support of any kind in order to complete your application, please contact recruitment@project6.org.uk or by telephone on 01535 610180.

We kindly ask all applicants to complete an equality and diversity monitoring form. This is completely anonymous and is not part of any recruitment process. Gathering information in this way helps us to ensure we are an inclusive employer.