JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:
Project Worker
Responsible To:
Service Manager
Location of Job:
Bridge House, Preston
Service
Manager
Deputy
Manager
Residential
Project
Workerx2
Children and
Families
Project
Administrator
Residential
Cook &
Housekeeper
Worker
Overall Purpose of Job:
To assist the Residential Manager and staff team in the efficient and effective running of
Bridge House, a 16 bed Registered Care Home for Men and Women who are alcohol
dependent and who have identified the need for residential therapeutic support and
abstinence as a positive alternative.
To ensure the provision of a range of therapeutic interventions are available to meet
residents’ needs and facilitate behavioural change. This would include one-to-one
support, counselling, assistance with health, social, psychological, financial and legal
issues, all of which will draw upon available treatment options and community resources.
Main Activities:
1. To be involved in the assessment, admission and discharge of clients.
2. To draw up care plans and structured programmes in conjunction with, and for,
each resident throughout the process of rehabilitation at Bridge House.
3. To be involved in a programme of internal and external activities as a part of the
therapeutic community. This includes assisting the team in co-facilitating groups
and providing emergency 1: 1 support with other residents, as well as providing
effective keywork sessions.
4. To liaise with referral agencies and significant other organisations on the
progress of residents, including completing professional progress reports.
5. To assist the manager in ensuring that each resident is familiar with the rules and
practice of the project and conditions relating to their health and safety.
6. To develop training programmes to meet the needs of the resident group.
7. In conjunction with other members of the staff team to provide continuing care to
ex-residents.
8. To assist the Service Manager in promoting this service.
9. To ensure the maintenance and security of client records.
10. To undertake service delivery within the Project in accordance with the Project
Action Plans and contractual requirements.
11. To work as a part of the team in ensuring effective day-to-day management of
the projects within the legislation guidelines and rules under which they operate.
12. To assist in other aspects of the general project, including, but not limited to,
dispensing of medication (after the provision of recognised training) participating
in the team’s provision of on-call procedures. The latter would involve the postholder being on-call generally 2 nights every 8 days.
13. Any other tasks that fall within the scope of the post.
General:
1. The post holder must adhere to guidelines and policies in force within the
organisation regarding:  Confidentiality
 Health, Safety and Security
 Code of Professional Ethics
 Equal Opportunities
 Training and Development
 Working with vulnerable adults
 All other relevant policies and guidelines
2. The post holder is expected to be flexible with regards to their working hours to
meet the demands of the project and will be required to be available out of hours
on-call on a rota basis.
3. The post holder must be in sympathy with the ethos, aims and objectives of
ADS.
4. The post holder may, on occasion, be required to travel to other locations.
Accountability:
The Residential Project Worker is accountable to the Service Manager, who is
accountable to the Area Director. The Area Director is accountable to the Chief
Executive, who is accountable to the Board of Trustees.
JOB SPECIFICATION
Experience, Qualifications and Training:
1. A recognised relevant professional qualification (e.g.
Degree/Dip in Social Work, Nursing, Addictions studies,
or equivalent).
OR
Demonstrable experience and competence of working in the
substance misuse field with a commitment to work towards a
NVQ3 in Health and Social Care, comprising DANOS units
or other relevant qualification.
ESSENTIAL
2. Experience of working as part of a team where effective
communication is vital and an integral part of the role.
ESSENTIAL
3. Relevant therapeutic skills and experience in order to
assess individuals’ needs, implement a Care Plan and
provide on-going supportive care.
ESSENTIAL
4. Knowledge and/or experience of the range of drug and
alcohol related problems and their impact on the
individual, families and community
ESSENTIAL
5. Experience of working in a residential service.
DESIRABLE
6. Ability and knowledge to work on a one-to-one basis with
individuals using recognised theoretical models/tools
ESSENTIAL
7. Experience of therapeutic groupwork facilitation
ESSENTIAL
8. Knowledge of Welfare Rights and Housing.
DESIRABLE
9. Capable of preparing professional letters and reports and
ability to, liaise and build positive working links with
professionals from a variety of disciplines.
10. Experience of maintaining confidential records and
ESSENTIAL
ESSENTIAL
providing information for monitoring and evaluation, as
well as possessing effective communication skills.
11. Ability to work independently, prioritise, plan and manage
own workload on a day-to-day basis, using effective time
management skills.
12. Ability to reflect and develop own practice.
ESSENTIAL
ESSENTIAL
Other requirements of the post:
1. Ability to work as a member of a team.
ESSENTIAL
2. Willingness to undertake training for the post.
ESSENTIAL
3. Willingness to work within the ADS equal opportunities
policy.
ESSENTIAL
4. Awareness of relevant health and safety issues.
ESSENTIAL
5. Willingness to work flexibly and if necessary in an
emergency and unsocial hours
ESSENTIAL
6. Willingness to work within ADS Code of Professional
Ethics
ESSENTIAL
7. Conform to standards of dress that reflect a professional
service.
ESSENTIAL
8. The ability to drive and have access to your own car.
ESSENTIAL