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Jobs

Join us. We are always looking for great people. We have a range of roles in our service across the spectrum of drug and alcohol work. We welcome applications from people who have lived experience of issues with alcohol and/or drugs. Please keep checking back as we add new roles all the time.

What’s in it for you?

  • A competitive salary
  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Exceptional support, training and development
  • Flexible working and family friendly policies

Current Vacancies

  • Children Young People & Family Worker

    Contract type: Permanent

    Salary: £25,877.80 - £34,240

    Closing Date: 21 May 2026

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    We’re looking for a passionate and committed Children, Young People & Family Worker to join our Young People Team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference, supporting children, young people and families to reduce the harm caused by substance use and improve overall wellbeing.

    This is an outreach-based role, meaning you’ll work flexibly across the community, engaging directly with service users in a variety of settings.

    What you’ll be doing

    • Managing a caseload of children, young people and families, delivering tailored support and interventions
    • Carrying out holistic assessments and developing structured support plans
    • Delivering psycho-social and evidence-based interventions (including group work where required)
    • Building strong, trusting relationships with service users and their families
    • Working collaboratively with multi-agency partners such as social workers, health professionals and education services
    • Monitoring progress, reviewing outcomes and adapting support plans as needed
    • Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case records
    • Supporting safeguarding processes in line with policy and procedures

    What we’re looking for

    Essential:

    • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
    • Ability to manage a varied caseload and work independently
    • Understanding of safeguarding and working with vulnerable individuals
    • Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle

    Desirable:

    • Experience working with children, young people and/or families
    • NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards)
    • Experience in areas such as substance misuse, mental health, youth work or family support
    • Knowledge of care planning, risk management or therapeutic approach
  • Alcohol Care Team Navigator

    Contract type: Permanent

    Salary: £25,877.80 - £34,240

    Closing Date: 24 May 2026

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    You will be an integral member of the Alcohol Care Team which provides a programme of interventions and connecting individuals into other services and settings for service users with alcohol misuse issues in a hospital environment.

    What you’ll do

    • The post holder will deliver and contribute to the development of an innovative recovery programme which will offer a range of support to address what matters to the client. e.g. housing, benefits, welfare etc, this challenging role will involve delivering practical, bespoke interventions both in person and through a wide network of partner agencies that support people away from substance misuse and violence and towards a safer, healthier and more productive lifestyle
    • Engage with new individuals onto the service and work closely with
    • Carry and manage a caseload, providing consistent, person-centred support from hospital admission through to community reintegration.
    • Make timely and appropriate referrals to community treatment providers, recovery services, and voluntary organisations, supporting engagement where required.
    • Advocate on behalf of service users while also empowering them to make informed decisions and work towards greater independence.
    • Develop and maintain strong relationships with partner agencies to broaden support options available to service users.
    • Build trusting, therapeutic relationships with individuals who may be reluctant or difficult to engage, maintaining contact
    • Participate in supervision, training, reflective practice, and continuous professional development.
      What you’ll need to succeed in the role;
      • NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or above or equivalent) or willing to work towards this in post.
      • Relevant professional qualification e.g. addiction studies, counselling, social work, therapeutic qualification.(desirable)
      • Proficient in Microsoft Office programmes
      • Understanding of and ability to implement interventions, including brief interventions MI, PSIs, CBT and ITEP
      • Knowledge of harm reduction approaches in relation to substance misuse (where relevant to post) (desirable)