Care Worker / Support Worker / Alcohol / Drug / Substance Misuse

Care Worker / Support Worker / Alcohol / Drug / Substance Misuse

Bradford, West Yorkshire

£6.17 - £8.24 per hour depending on qualifications and shift pattern

35 hours per week – day or night cover

Our client, a provider of housing and day support services is currently seeking a Care Worker to join their long-term residential care facility for men whose lives are severely affected by their chronic alcohol use problems.

The main purpose of the Care Worker role is to provide staff cover whilst undertaking the necessary care and domestic duties within the home. Within this role your main responsibilities will include having an awareness of clients needs identified in reports and ensuring that these are met during the day, carrying out regular checks on the building and assisting clients who need personal assistance (bathing, dressing etc). You will also be expected to answer emergency calls, help clients with mobility difficulties and escort and support clients to attend appointments.

The successful candidate will have worked within a similar role previously and will have experience of caring for individuals from a demanding / complex needs group. A recognised qualification in care would be advantageous. You must have experience of working with homeless single people including those with drug and / or alcohol problems along with experience of carrying out domestic duties such as cleaning, changing beds etc. It would be advantageous for you to have basic knowledge of issues associated with substance misuse as well as having experience of assisting people with bathing, dressing and toileting. Approachable and friendly, you will understand the importance of supporting clients but maintaining professional boundaries and you will be a strong team player who can be relied upon and trusted by others.

If you are kind and caring in your approach and you are able to empathise with others then we would love to hear from you.

The closing date for this role is 5pm on Thursday 31st May.

Interviews will be held Wednesday 20th June.

To apply for this exciting opportunity please click on the apply button and forward your CV to us. On receipt, we will email you our client’s application form for completion.