Night Worker

The team supports people with drug and alcohol issues in a rehab environment. 

 

  

• Respond effectively to issues that arise during evening shifts, de-escalating situations where needed and escalating concerns appropriately.
• Work independently as a lone worker, demonstrating confidence, professionalism, and clear boundaries in a complex, high need setting.
• To act as a point of contact for the St Thomas Fund community in an after-hours capacity.
• Work with the On-Call manager to deal with out of hour emergencies and maintain SU and staff wellbeing and safety.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify needs, risks, and recovery goals, taking appropriate follow-up actions.
• Develop, deliver, and regularly review care and support plans in collaboration with individuals.Assist in the transition of clients between residential and community services, ensuring continuity of care.

  

  

• Experience of working with substance misusers
• Understanding of the issues and needs of service users participating in a residential rehabilitation programme.
• Experience of engaging in and delivering programmes that enhance motivation, seek positive change and maintain stability.
• Experience of delivering group and individual based interventions to a client group that can be both challenging and demanding.
• The capacity to innovate, work flexibly on your own initiative as well as part of a team.
• The ability to work calmly in a challenging environment.
• A commitment to reflecting critically upon practice in order to improve the quality of services delivered to our service users, the wider community and those that commission our service.
• Experience of working positively with a range of statutory and voluntary sector agencies.
• Good administrative, recording and reporting skills.

  

  

• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Additionally, you'll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years, therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us. 
• Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme  
• Contributory pension scheme  
• Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.  
• A friendly and supportive team  
• Training, career development & progression opportunities  
• Generous Refer-a-Friend Scheme  

  

  

 

We want to understand your experiences, achievements and strengths, so please make sure your application reflects your own story and clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria and the impact you've made in previous roles.

There's no need to write in a particular style. The strongest applications are those that are authentic, specific and clearly demonstrate your skills, experience and potential. We look forward to learning more about you.

 

  

  

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 

CGL points 23 to 28 (£28,557.79 - £32,802.41)

N/A - Outside London Weighting Area

20/9/2026

1/9/2026

Sam Gallagher | samuel.gallagher@cgl.org.uk | 01273823762

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.