Alcohol and Substance Worker (Focussed Intervention Team)

Barca Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as an alcohol and substance worker, where you'll play a crucial role in the Forward Leeds drug and alcohol service. This position involves working directly with individuals facing challenges related to drugs and alcohol, providing effective interventions, and engaging with the community through various public events. If you have a passion for helping others and a background in substance abuse support, this role offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a real impact in people's lives. Be part of a proactive team that values your skills and commitment to community service.

Qualifications

• Experience working with clients facing alcohol and drug issues.
• Ability to deliver effective interventions.

Responsibilities

• Work with service users to deliver timely interventions.
• Promote services and provide information at public events.

Skills

Experience with substance abuse issues

Effective intervention strategies

Public engagement skills

Approachability

Job description

All roles are permanent but are subject to funding.

What will the role look like?

As an alcohol and substance worker and member of the Focused Intervention Team, you will be at the forefront of the Forward Leeds drug and alcohol service. Your role will be to work with service users who identify as having problems with drugs (predominantly non-opiates) and alcohol, to deliver appropriate interventions in a time-bound manner.

You will also be required to promote the service and communicate advice and information to the general public through coordinated attendance at a wide range of city-wide events, presentations to varied groups, one-to-one engagement, work within the night-time economy, and many other types of public interaction.

What we are looking for?

We are looking for someone with experience of working with people with issues surrounding alcohol and drugs and someone that has experience of effective interventions. We would like someone approachable to engage with members of the public in a one-to-one setting and be able to work with a caseload of clients.

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A copy of our competency framework can be found here.

All roles are subject to funding. For further information and guidance when applying, please have a look at our information for applicants guide.