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Redbridge, Greater London (On-site) 16.05 miles
£32,656 per year
Full-time
Permanent

Actively Interviewing

This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!

Job description

We are opening a new detox centre and are looking for Support Workers to provide safe, compassionate, and practical support to individuals undergoing detoxification in a structured, trauma-informed environment.

Key responsibilities:

  • Provide day-to-day support to clients during detox, ensuring safety, dignity, and wellbeing
  • Recognise and respond to signs of withdrawal, deterioration, or crisis, escalating concerns appropriately in line with protocol
  • Act as a keyworker for allocated clients, offering consistent support and engagement
  • Carry out regular welfare checks and monitor clients’ physical and emotional presentation
  • Support safeguarding practices and report concerns in line with policy
  • Assist with drug and alcohol testing in line with training and procedures
  • Support safe medication administration in line with policy and competency assessment, and report any side effects or concerns.
  • Follow health & safety, infection control, and lone working procedures at all times.
  • Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary professionals (e.g. nurses, clinicians, therapists) to ensure safe and effective care.
  • Liaise with community services and professionals (e.g. housing, probation, recovery services) to support move-on following detox
  • Maintain accurate electronic records and contribute to handovers and team communication
  • Support with practical tasks as required, including maintaining clean and safe communal environments

Essential criteria:

  • Experience in a support, care, or people-focused role
  • Strong verbal and communication skills
  • Understanding of safeguarding and willingness to follow safeguarding procedures
  • Ability to recognise risk and respond appropriately, including escalation of safeguarding or medical concerns.
  • Ability to build professional and supportive relationships with vulnerable individuals
  • Willingness to complete mandatory training (e.g. safeguarding, first aid, de-escalation, substance misuse).
  • Basic computer literacy and confidence using electronic systems
  • Calm, reliable, and compassionate approach, including in challenging situations
  • Willingness and ability to work across different shift patterns, including some weekends, as required by the service

Desirable:

  • Experience in mental health, substance use, recovery, or related services
  • Understanding of trauma-informed approaches
  • Experience of key-working or supporting individuals with complex needs
  • Knowledge of detox or recovery pathways
  • Experience liaising with community or statutory services
  • Experience working in a multidisciplinary team

We offer:

  • Full training and ongoing development with scope for progression
  • Supportive team environment
  • Regular supervision and reflective practice
  • Opportunity to be part of a new and developing detox service

This role requires working shifts, including evenings, weekends, and potentially nights.

Enhanced DBS required.

Application resources
Organisation
Treasures Foundation View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 6 - 10

Treasures Foundation was established to provide accommodation and outreach support for women who have a history of drug abuse and offending.

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Posted on: 21 April 2026
Closing date: 21 May 2026 at 21:18
Tags: Domestic Violence / Abuse, Health / Medical, Homelessness, Justice, Mental Health, Safeguarding, Substance Misuse