This fixed-term post, lasting 12 months, is a frontline role with WithYou supporting people at risk from drug and alcohol harm. The work centres on harm reduction advice, structured one-to-one sessions, outreach and multi-agency liaison, with a live caseload to manage. The role is distinct for its community and outreach focus, including group work and developing harm minimisation interventions, with occasional evening and weekend shifts. Applicants need a driving licence with access to a vehicle, and an enhanced DBS check may apply.
What the job involves
- Deliver harm reduction interventions and advice on reducing drug and alcohol harm, including safer use
- Carry out structured one-to-one work with clients most at risk
- Run outreach harm reduction in community settings
- Liaise with partner agencies through multi-agency working
- Manage an active caseload and provide continuity of care
- Act as key worker and coordinate each client's care
- Help develop harm minimisation interventions in a community setting
- Build quick rapport with clients, treating them with respect and dignity
What's required
Experience
- Experience in a health, social care, criminal justice or specialist setting, or a clear motivation for drug and alcohol work
- Track record of efficient and reliable customer service
- Experience of delivering group work, particularly in outreach and community settings
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge of delivering evidence-based interventions
- Knowledge of health and safety, including assessing clients in high-risk situations
- Highly organised, with excellent communication and time management
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and colleagues
- Resilience under pressure and ability to prioritise work
- Comfortable using IT and digital media
Checks & eligibility
- Driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Enhanced DBS check where applicable
- Three years of references
Other
- Flexibility with working hours on occasion, and willingness to support other WithYou locations
What's offered
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- An extra day off for a birthday or special occasion
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
- Auto-enrolment into the pension scheme
- Blue Light Card discounts on high-street and online brands
- Flexible working opportunities and wellbeing support
- £500 bonus for a successful referral, paid once the recommended person has been employed for 6 months
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
