Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Alcohol Health Care Coach
The closing date is 25 June 2026
We are seeking a compassionate, knowledgeable, and motivated Alcohol Health Coach to support individuals in reducing or eliminating their alcohol use and improving their overall well‑being. In this role, you will provide personalised coaching, education, and accountability to clients through one‑on‑one interactions. You will help individuals set realistic goals, develop coping mechanisms, and navigate the emotional, behavioural, and social aspects of alcohol use.
The ideal candidate is passionate about helping others achieve sustainable lifestyle changes. This position requires excellent communication skills, empathy, and a non‑judgemental approach to behaviour change.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.
Main duties of the job
- Provide opportunistic alcohol screening of individuals in the hospital environment.
- Conduct one‑on‑one coaching sessions to support clients in reducing or quitting alcohol use.
- Educate clients on the physical, mental, and social effects of alcohol and the benefits of reducing consumption.
- Use motivational interviewing and other behaviour change techniques to foster self‑awareness and accountability.
- Maintain accurate and confidential patient records.
- Escalate concerns to nursing staff about people you are worried about.
- Promote a non‑judgemental, empathetic, and inclusive environment for all clients.
Job responsibilities
To improve the health of individuals in local community through;
- identifying and engaging with individuals from target groups (as agreed with manager).
- supporting individuals in learning how to make better health choices and supporting them in initiating and sustaining appropriate behavioural changes through a reduction in alcohol consumption.
- helping people to find and use the right services;
- recording and reporting activity and results;
- identifying and informing manager about people you are worried about.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Level 2 or equivalent in English and Maths
- Certificate/Professional qualification in a related area
Experience
- Previous experience in a community or voluntary sector
- Experience of being active in a team or group
- Experience of working with local community groups in some capacity
- Experience of working with BME and migrant communities.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Address
Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital
