Job Description

Phoenix Futures new specialist womens service Ophelia House have an exciting Trainee opportunity for someone looking to gain experience working in psychosocial treatment for substance use. Previous experience is not required.

Service Area

Oxfordshire Services

Geographical Location

Yarnton, OX5 1PB

Status

Full-time

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Total Salary Pro-Rata

\xc2\xa323,350

Posted Date

08/08/2023

Closing Date

28/08/2023

Vacancy Reference Number

2952

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We are seeking dedicated individuals, based on your values, willingness to learn new skills and the compassion to deliver the best service possible to the people that use our services.

We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and welcome applications from people with lived experience.

The Role

As a Trainee Therapeutic Worker, you will support people at Ophelia House to reach their goals and change their lives for the better. You will be part of a passionate and skilled team, contributing to the provision of tailored interventions and recovery approaches. This is a 12 month fixed term contact. At the end of the trainee contract, there are opportunities to apply for permanent roles within the service.

About You

• Curious, determined, with a drive to succeed and a willingness to learn
• Great communication skills
• Passionate and enthusiastic about making a real difference to the lives of the women we support

Previous experience not essential. Support Workers come from many different backgrounds and experiences, and you may have the skills required. We are seeking dedicated individuals, based on your values, willingness to learn new skills and the compassion to deliver the best service possible to our residents.

This is a full-time role working averaging 37.5 hours per week. You will be expected to work a 4-week rolling rota which includes evening, nights and weekend working. In similar organisations this role may be called; Recovery Worker, Recovery Co-ordinator, Support Worker or similar.

Interview Process

We want you to feel comfortable to be your best during the interview process, so that you can get to know Phoenix and we can get to know you. If shortlisted, you will be contacted for a short face to face interview. You are welcome to bring questions to the interview.

We will be assessing applications as they are submitted and may close this early, we would advise applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Your Rewards

• 25 days\xe2\x80\x99 annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Clinical Supervision
• Brand new refurbished service with staff changing rooms and shower.
• Free Car parking
• Benefits including season ticket loan, pension scheme and life assurance
• Support through occupational sick pay, eye-care vouchers and regular wellbeing talks and activities
• Continuous training and career development via PXL our dedicated learning management system
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme including telephone and online access
• A rewarding role with the opportunity to help us support people on their journey to recovery and change their lives for the better.
• We\xe2\x80\x99ll ensure you get all the support you need to thrive and succeed in your role and find your place amongst our incredible and collaborative team.

The Service

Ophelia House delivered by Phoenix Futures is a Therapeutic Community situated in Yarnton, a quiet Oxford village developed to meet the needs of women who require abstinence-based residential substance use treatment in a safe and therapeutic environment. Ophelia House is set in a psychologically responsive environment and run by a dedicated and experienced all female staff team. The programme is based on the Therapeutic Community model where social relationships, daily structures and a variety of activities are all deliberately designed to support with health and well-being.

About Phoenix Futures

Phoenix Futures Group is a charity with over 50 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience and a leading provider of drug and alcohol treatment. We work with local authorities, other charities and service providers across the country to deliver innovative programmes and projects that change lives for the better, setting people on the path to health and emotional wellbeing. At our core, we support people, families and communities to recover from drug and alcohol dependency.

This role will be working in a women\xe2\x80\x99s-only residential service specialising in providing safe therapeutic environments for those who have experienced multiple disadvantage and those who have experienced past trauma. Therefore there is an Operational Requirement for this role to be fulfilled by a female (determined compliant under ACAS guidelines for recruiting applicants with a protected characteristic to do a certain job).

Phoenix Futures