Job Overview
We are seeking a Drug and Alcohol Practitioner to work primarily at our Chesterfield site, providing services to adults with drug and alcohol issues.
Role Details
Full‑time permanent contract, 37.5 hours per week, Monday‑Friday 9am‑5pm.
Responsibilities
* Manage a caseload of service users presenting with drug and alcohol issues.
* Offer a range of harm reduction interventions and structured key working.
* Deliver 1‑to‑1 care‑planned support and facilitate group work sessions.
* Use appropriate models, interventions and approaches tailored to individual needs.
* Support service users in building recovery capital through partnership work with other agencies and local projects.
* Collaborate closely with specialist teams including recovery connectors, employment workers, rehab workers, counsellors and clinical colleagues.
* Maintain accurate records and diary management.
About You
* Experience working in drug and alcohol services or lived experience of substance use.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Highly motivated with initiative.
* Good organisational and diary management skills.
* Attention to detail in record keeping.
Benefits
* Starting salary of £26,298 with potential to increase up to £28,000 per annum.
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro‑rata), increasing to 30 days.
* Season ticket loan, pension scheme and life assurance.
* Occupational sick pay, eye‑care vouchers, wellbeing talks and activities.
* Continuous training and career development via PXL learning management system.
* 24/7 Employee Assistance programme.
* NHS‑related training and discounts available through partnership with Healthcare Foundation Trust.
Location
Chesterfield office, Derbyshire.
Equity and Inclusion
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage those with lived experience to apply. We are committed to an inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves and to equity of opportunity.
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