The Nelson Trust is a charity dedicated to supporting people affected by addiction and trauma to build safer, more stable futures. Within our residential women’s service in Stroud, we offer trauma-informed care in a structured, supportive environment where recovery can begin and lives can be rebuilt. Our approach is shaped by years of experience and colleagues with lived experience, creating a culture grounded in empathy and real insight, enabling us to support both practical needs and lasting recovery.
We are looking for a Weekend Recovery Support Worker to join our team, supporting women in residential treatment and helping to maintain a safe, calm and supportive environment across weekend hours.
What does that look like day to day?
Day to day responsibilities
- Being a consistent and reassuring presence, helping clients feel safe and supported throughout the day
- Encouraging engagement in weekend activities, groups and recovery-focused work
- Supporting everyday needs, from wellbeing to practical tasks such as medication and appointments
- Facilitating check-ins, house meetings and reflective work to maintain connection to recovery
- Responding calmly to challenges, ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all clients
How we support you
- Salary: £25,000 – £26,500 (pro rata depending on experience)
- Hours: 16 per week (8am-4:30pm, alternate weekends)
- Holidays: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata), increasing by 1 day for each year of service up to a maximum of 30 days
- Pension: 6% employer contribution
- Investment in your development through training, supervision and career pathways
- Access to wellbeing and employee assistance support
- Death in service benefit (2x salary)
- Refer a Friend scheme
- Blue Light Card discounts
- Eye care scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
This role will close once a suitable candidate has been appointed.
This is an opportunity for new, challenging and highly rewarding experiences. Our staff make a real difference to people’s lives and in return for your commitment and enthusiasm, we offer a comprehensive training and development programme a generous pension scheme and a positive working environment.
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