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

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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.

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: 13 August 2026
Closing date: 12 September 2026 at 08:51
Tags: Domestic Violence / Abuse, Health / Medical, Homelessness, Justice, Mental Health, Safeguarding, Substance Misuse