Overview

Support Worker (Part Time) – The Bridges – Hull

Permanent

£7,862.40

Do you want to make a real difference in people’s recovery journeys?

The Bridges is Forward’s residential substance misuse treatment centre, supporting adults (18+) of all genders to achieve and maintain abstinence from drugs and alcohol.

We deliver a structured 3–6 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.

We’re now looking for a Support Worker to join our dedicated residential team on a part time basis (12 hours) 

As a Support Worker, you’ll 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.

You’ll work on a rota basis, covering day and evening shifts, with lone-working responsibilities at times (supported by an on-call system).

What you’ll 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 we’re 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.

Please see attached Job Description for full details

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)
    Diversity at Forward Trust
    The Forward Trust commits to providing opportunities to everyone. We want to ensure we have a diverse team with a range of lived and professional experiences. This includes those with ‘Lived Experience’ of addiction, offending, or homelessness.

    When we recruit, we welcome applications from everyone. This is inclusive of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion and/or belief, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity and socio-economic background. Where operationally possible, we will consider flexible working requests and make reasonable adjustments for all roles.

    To find out more about Forward’s commitment to being an inclusive employer and our current EDI strategy click here.  

    Employee Screening and Eligibility to Work
    Dependent on role you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service Check, details of which will be shared with you at interview.

    If successful in your application, you will be required to provide eligibility to work evidence in line with the ‘Eligibility to Work in the UK’ requirements.

    Our Commitment to Safeguarding
    We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk. Forward Trust follow safer recruitment practices and support a culture of openness and accountability.

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