Bridge Recovery Housing is an exciting new initiative to provide effective housing support interventions for people in drug or alcohol treatment, who may either be homeless or at risk of homelessness as a result of their housing situation.

We are seeking to recruit a dynamic team of housing professionals, who will be involved in the inception and development of the service. You will have the opportunity to grow and develop working for a well-established local charity, that values its staff and is committed to their well-being and professional development.

Title of post:                       Recovery Support Workers- (Expert by Experience) x 2

Job Ref:                                RSW/HOUSING/FEB23

Location:                              Salem Street

Responsible to:                  Deputy Director (Supported Housing Lead)

Salary Scale:                        £21,255 with effect from 1st April 2023 (Real Living Wage)

Hours of Work:                   37.5 hours per week

THE ROLE

The Recovery Support Worker will work closely with a Floating Support Worker, to support people with drug or alcohol problems by helping them to maintain their tenancy. You will be required to work in the community and visit people in their own homes. The people you work with will be facing challenges and may be at risk of becoming homeless.

CONTRACT All posts are full time 37.5 hours per week, initially funded until 31st March 2025. 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Pay award due in April 2023.

Full details of the roles and access to the on-line application form can be found on our website

www.thebridgeproject.org.uk

For an informal discussion about any of these roles, please call Jon Royle on 07887 563058

Should you require assistance with the application process please call Vanessa Ross on 01274 723863

Please note, CVs will note be accepted.

Closing date:   Wednesday 22nd March 2023

Summary of role requirements:

• Looking for candidates available to work on weekdays
• 1 year of relevant work experience required for this role
• Working rights required for this role

This job was originally posted on Jora UK