Sanctuary Family Support – Family/Support Worker

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Salary: £12.28 per hour.
Hours: Part time, 16 hours worked over 4 days – Monday – Friday.
Responsible to: Chair of the Management Committee.
Job Purpose: To provide a range of support services to the service users, of Sanctuary Family Support.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• To manage a caseload of substance misusers and their families based on weekly/fortnightly contacts
• To ensure that the services provided are of the highest quality and meet the standards of Sanctuary Family Support
• To work in partnership with families and other agencies
• To ensure that services are planned, reviewed and evaluated in conjunction with the service user/s
• To be aware of and comply with all Sanctuary Family Support’s policies and procedures
• To be aware of and comply with any training, meetings etc. as required by the Chair of the Management Committee or your line manager
• To maintain accurate up-to-date records, and ensure records are kept securely
• To report as required to the identified line manager regarding your job performance
• To be computer literate and able to record your own case notes and statistics
• To contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of the reputation of Sanctuary Family support
• An understanding of and a personal commitment to the Ethos and Values of Sanctuary Family Support
• An effective use of appropriate Microsoft Applications.

Person Specification

Essential Requirements

• An understanding of the issues facing drug users and their families
• Good word-processing/keyboard skills
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Good organisational skills
• Commitment to Personal Development
• Good time-management skills
• Tact and sensitivity
• Ability to relate well to a wide range of people
• Good telephone manner
• Flexibility
• Commitment to equal opportunity
• Commitment to client confidentiality
• The ability to maintain expert knowledge of local services and provision.

Desirable Requirements

• Own transport
• Experience working with families.

To apply, please click here to download the Application Form.

Deadline: 5 July 2024.