This fixed-term post to March 2029 sits in Somerset Council's Connect to Work team, within Economic Development, Skills and Climate Service. The role supports people in recovery from drug and alcohol dependency to find, secure and keep paid work, through a caseload and employer links. It is community-based, involving travel across Somerset, with some hybrid working and working alongside the Somerset Drug and Alcohol Service. No prior drug service experience is needed, but sponsorship is not offered, so candidates must already have the right to work in the UK.
What the job involves
- Manage a dedicated caseload, building trusting relationships with participants
- Co-produce personalised employment action plans based on vocational profiling of strengths, skills and ambitions
- Develop relationships with employers across Somerset and identify suitable job opportunities
- Act as a bridge between employers and participants to support successful job outcomes
- Work with drug and alcohol treatment services, health professionals and training providers
- Help participants access training and skills development
- Contribute to integrated support planning and recovery-focused interventions
- Support CV development, job searching, applications and interview preparation
- Maintain accurate records and case management information, and monitor outcomes and progress
What’s required
Experience
- Experience supporting people facing barriers to employment
- Experience working collaboratively with a range of partners and stakeholders
Skills & knowledge
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to motivate, encourage and support people through change
- Strengths-based and person-centred approach
- Resilience, empathy and a solution-focused mindset
- Strong organisational and IT skills
- Commitment to equality, inclusion and improving outcomes for Somerset residents
Checks & eligibility
- Right to work in the UK without the need for visa sponsorship
Nice to have
- Experience in substance misuse services
- Employment and employability support
- Careers advice and guidance
- Mental health services
- Health improvement
- Social prescribing
- Rehabilitation or criminal justice services
What’s offered
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working where service needs allow
- Health and wellbeing support, including confidential employee assistance
- Paid volunteering opportunities
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
