About the role:
Core Competencies
1. Effective Communication – able to engage service users with empathy, clarity, and respect; skilled in motivational and strengths‑based conversations.
2. Assessment & Screening Skills – confident in conducting initial assessments, risk assessments, and ongoing reviews to inform recovery planning.
3. Delivering Psychosocial Interventions – able to provide evidence‑based interventions such as brief advice, harm‑reduction support, and structured sessions.
4. Recovery Planning & Case Management – skilled in creating collaborative, person‑centred plans and coordinating multi-agency support.
5. Advocacy & Partnership Working – able to champion service users’ needs and work effectively with health, social care, and community partners.
6. Harm Reduction Expertise – knowledgeable in practical strategies that minimise drug- and alcohol‑related harm for individuals and communities.
7. Safeguarding Awareness – understanding of safeguarding principles and the ability to identify, respond to, and escalate concerns appropriately.
8. Record Keeping & Information Management – accurate documentation skills and ability to maintain confidentiality and data quality.
9. Cultural Competence – respectful, inclusive, and sensitive to the diverse backgrounds and experiences of service users.
10. Resilience & Emotional Intelligence – able to remain calm, professional, and supportive in challenging situations.
11. Teamwork & Collaboration – comfortable working within a multi‑disciplinary team and contributing to shared goals.
12. Problem‑Solving & Critical Thinking – able to assess needs, explore solutions, and make informed decisions quickly.
13. Community Engagement – able to encourage involvement from carers, peers, and community groups to support sustainable recovery.
14. Professional Boundaries & Ethics – consistently maintains safe, appropriate boundaries and adheres to organisational values.
About you:
15. Have a strong understanding of substance misuse issues and experience of working within a similar field
16. Experience of working with groups/pods and managing group dynamics, such as conflict or challenging behaviour.
17. Be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written with good IT skills
18. Proactive and able to work on own initiative with excellent time management and prioritising skills
19. Have a good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services, and good practice
20. Be a supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in partnership with a wide range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders
21. Ability to manage change successfully in a way that prioritises the needs of service users
22. Understand the importance of information governance processes and commit to follow and apply all necessary safeguards
23. Seek out learning opportunities to improve and broaden your professional knowledge and skills and to contribute and oversee the learning and development of others
Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.
If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more here
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Salary Range (pro rata if part time) £16.89/Yr. ILW / OLW /Fringe N/A - Outside London Weighting Area Closing Date 15/3/2026