Support Worker - The Bridges Location: Hull Salary: £22,932 per annum About The Role Do you want to make a real difference in peoples recovery journeys? The Bridges is Forwards residential substance misuse treatment centre, supporting adults (18) of all genders to achieve and maintain abstinence from drugs and alcohol. We deliver a structured 36 month programme grounded in 12-step principles, Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) and Seeking Safety, helping people build the skills, confidence and stability for long-term recovery. Were now looking for a Support Worker to join our dedicated residential team. As a Support Worker, youll play a vital part in the day-to-day running of our 24/7 residential rehabilitation unit, offering practical, emotional and therapeutic support to residents. Youll work on a rota basis, covering day and evening shifts, with lone-working responsibilities at times (supported by an on-call system). What youll be doing Supporting residents with their recovery, boundaries and behaviour expectations Supervising and administering prescribed medications Facilitating check-in/check-out sessions and structured interventions Carrying out drug, alcohol and breathalyser testing Maintaining a safe, secure and therapeutic environment Recording and sharing information accurately through handovers and systems Responding calmly and effectively to incidents and risks Accompanying residents to appointments and activities when required What were looking for A strong understanding of recovery, risk management and therapeutic boundaries Confidence working independently and as part of a wider team Excellent communication and record-keeping skills A proactive, solution-focused approach Join us and make a real impact. Every shift is a chance to inspire and support residents on their journey to reclaim their lives. Bring your compassion, dedication, and skills to make a lasting difference. Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - Flexible working Training and development opportunities Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.