The Bridges is Forward’s residential substance misuse treatment centre in Hull for people of all genders over the age of 18 years, who have committed to remain abstinent from drugs and alcohol. 

We provide a structured 3- 6 month treatment programme based on the 12-step principles of Alcoholics and Narcotics Anonymous which incorporates Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) and the “Seeking Safety” approach.   

This programme has proven successful in giving dependent substance users the skills, attitudes and behaviour change to maintain abstinence and develop long term sustainable recovery. 

Over the last 20 years the unit has helped to create a growing recovery culture across the city and with the expansion of the Forward’s services and supports in the wider community, the ambition is to significantly increase this recovery capital as we further develop the unit.    

As part of the Treatment Team you will: 

• Manage a caseload, providing risk assessments, and recovery plans.  
• Deliver a programme of structured group-work sessions and individual 1-1 sessions. 
• Create effective and comprehensive plans for residents that are tailored to their individual needs and help them to achieve their treatment goals. 
• Be able to deliver the full range of psycho-social interventions relevant to individual client needs  
• Develop and contribute to the reintegration needs of service users, supporting them in the development of their plans which are appropriate to their needs. 
• Carry out admission procedures in line with agreed protocols 
• Accompany clients on external visits and activities as required 
• Supervise and record service users’ self-administration of prescribed medications 
• Maintain efficient record keeping and data collection at all times 
• Communicate client information within established written and verbal communication systems  
• Carry out drug and alcohol testing as required as part of the therapeutic regime.