Job Description

Job Title: Support Worker, Willoughby House
Accountable to: Centre Manager, Willoughby House
Hours: 43 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 almost 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 40 men who have a history of problematic substance misuse.  

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 will 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.
 
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 an application pack including job descriptions and person specifications, please contact Anita Williams on: 01664 822 221 or email anita.williams@teenchallenge.org.uk

Salaries: Available on application
 

Skills Required