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Support Worker - Recovery - Sanctuary Lodge
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Support Worker – Recovery - Sanctuary Lodge
Location: Halstead, Essex
Hourly Rate: £12.71 per hour
Contract: 43.75 Hours Per week: 07:30 - 20:00 / 1 week: 3 shifts 2nd week: 4 shifts including weekends on rotation
At Sanctuary Lodge, we don’t just treat addiction, we help people rebuild their lives with purpose and hope. We're a leading private addiction treatment centre based in the heart of North Essex, supporting individuals on their journey to lasting recovery.
We’re currently looking for a compassionate and dependable Support Worker to join our dedicated team. If you’re someone who brings calmness and reassurance, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while providing care and support to our clients.
Our Values
At UKAT, our work is guided by four core values that underpin everything we do:
- Understanding – We listen without judgement and recognise every individual’s unique journey
- Kindness – We lead with compassion, empathy, and respect
- Accountability – We take responsibility for our actions, decisions, and standards of care
- Teamwork – We work collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes for our clients
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What You’ll Be Doing:
- Ensuring the safety and well-being of clients
- Responding to any incidents or emergencies with confidence and care
- Providing emotional support to clients who may be restless or anxious
- Carrying out routine checks and light administrative tasks
- Maintaining a secure and calm environment in line with safeguarding policies
What We’re Looking For:
- Previous experience in a support or care setting (desirable but not essential)
- A kind, empathetic, and patient nature
- Strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
- A genuine interest in addiction recovery and helping others
What We Offer:
- A supportive and passionate team environment
- Opportunities for training and career development
- Access to staff wellbeing support and professional guidance
- The chance to be part of a service that truly changes lives
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If you have a caring heart and a desire to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
The Recruitment Process:
- You will have an initial phone conversation with the talent acquisition specialist, which will be an informal chat and opportunity to ask questions about the position
- If you are successful in your initial phone conversation, you will be required to undertake an interview on-site or via video conference. (please note that if you have a video/in-person interview, you will be required to visit the centre at a later date for our 2nd stage interview)
- Our shortlisted candidates will be notified if they are successful within 5 working days post interview.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer, committed to making our recruitment process inclusive and accessible to all.
Apply today and help us change lives, one day at a time.
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