Working Hours: 40 hours per week, shift work including weekends and evenings Interview Date: To be confirmed One of the UK’s most inspiring and best known faith-based organisations, is looking for a passionate Support Worker to be part of the team at Gloucester House. Gloucester House is a substance use rehabilitation service supporting adult males who are in recovery. We are committed to working in partnership with clients, families, funders and others to provide a specialist addiction recovery service, which is person centred and outcome focussed. As a Support Worker you will work with individuals to support them to move onwards in their recovery with the necessary tools to assist in the avoidance of relapse. You will deliver a high-quality programme of support which promotes client choice and control. You will address clients support needs, enable them to make positive life choices and ultimately empower them to lead more sustainable lifestyles with a focus on sustained long-term recovery. You will be involved in the delivery of our Harm Reduction programme which includes Step Work and recovery focussed interventions. Key Responsibilities: Using a person-centred and therapeutic approach, you will support and empower individuals to sustain their journey of recovery and achieve lasting change. The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate: Knowledge of the main support needs which are commonly faced by people in recovery An understanding of working in a psychologically and trauma informed way The ability to take the lead and make decisions Ability to work in busy environment, be solution focused, show good time management skills and can demonstrate ability to prioritise and make decisions under pressure Good verbal and written communication skills and proficiency in range of IT packages including Microsoft In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments. In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting. Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS with Barred List Check. We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications. Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration. Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.