Service Care Solutions are looking for a Support Worker with Driving Duties to work at a Drug and Alcohol Detox Centre. This is a permanent full time role working 9AM-5PM Monday - Friday. We are looking for someone to cover primarily driving duties but offering support to the residents as well.
Responsibilities
- Provide a home service transport for service users accessing inpatient treatment
- To assist with picking up prescriptions and medications
- Assist with completing shopping trips with service users
- Support clients to external appointments such as doctors, dentist, court etc
- Assist with detox rehab outings, walking, outdoor activities, gardening projects etc
- Undertake client facing support, crisis welfare interventions and 1-1 support
- Update and Inform staff of safety risks when transporting service users to and from the unit or home including risk assessments
Requirements
- Relevant experience working in drug & alcohol field
- Experience working directly within drug & alcohol is not required, we would be open to applicants from similar fields such as Mental Health or Learning Disabilities
- Driving license and comfortable driving a small minibus