Job Title: Team Worker, Willoughby House
Accountable to: Centre Manager, Willoughby House
Hours: 37.5 per week, on a shift system
Annual Leave: 28 days per annum
Teen Challenge UK is a Christian charity seeking to tackle the problem of addiction in the UK. We believe that transformation is possible for every individual and seek to share this hope with them. Having been established in the UK for over 50 years we have seen thousands of lives transformed, finding freedom from addiction and a purpose for which to live.
Willoughby House is a supported housing service for up to 35 men who have a history of problematic substance misuse. This is an exciting time for us as we are seeking to add to our existing team and are eager to recruit a Support Worker enabling us to strengthen and develop the service and provision for the men at the centre.
Job Summary: Accountable to the Centre Manager, and as part of the Support Work team you will undertake duties necessary to ensure the smooth and effective running of the supported housing programme on a day to day basis. This will include support and supervision of residents in order to assist and encourage them, to provide personal support to ensure resident’s needs are met and providing transport to appointments.
The successful applicants should have an active Christian faith and be part of a local church. They will provide a role model of personal effectiveness, discipleship and encouragement to the residents as they undertake a life-changing programme.
A Full UK Driving Licence is required for this post.
Specification: Due to the nature of our work, environment and vulnerability of the residents, this post is only open to male applicants who are committed Christians. [In accordance with conditions of paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010]. All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.
For any additional information please contact Marco Sousa on 01664 822 221
Postcode: LE14 3BH
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £24,784.50 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Physical Setting:
Shift:
Application question(s):
- The role at Willoughby House has specifications, due to the nature of the work, that applicants are male and committed Christians. Do you meet these specifications, and if so what Church you attend?
Work Location: In person
