Senior Support Worker - East DAWS (Drug & Alcohol Wellbeing Service)

The Wallich; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wallich seeks a dedicated coordinator for the East DAWS project, delivering drug and alcohol support in Wrexham. This role focuses on empowering service users to manage their substance use and enhance their skills for independent living. Applicants should have a Driving Licence and relevant experience in support services.

Qualifications

• Experience in drug and alcohol support services.
• Strong skills in communication and community support.
• Ability to assist service users with independence.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide support for individuals addressing substance use.
• Develop skills and confidence among service users.
• Assist with referrals to treatment programs and community resources.

Skills

Harm reduction advice

Support and guidance

Community engagement

Education

Relevant experience in substance support

Driving Licence

Job description

Hours of Work: 30 hours per week, between Monday to Friday, with some flexibility required, 1 weekend in 4 working on a rota - specific days to be discussed on successful appointment

Pro Rata'd Salary:£21,102.81

The Wallich is a leading homelessness and rough sleeping charity in Wales. For more information about our innovative work to support people across the country, visit The Wallich website. Find out about Wales' leading homelessness charity, The Wallichwww.thewallich.com/about-us

Project Description

East DAWS project delivers open access drug and alcohol support across Wrexham and Flintshire to those aged 18+ who are drug and/or alcohol users, plus their families and carers via drop-in and outreach support.

- Harm reduction advice

- Drug and alcohol screening and assessment

- Referral to mutual aid groups (Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous)

- Referral to structured treatment programmes

- Support, guidance and signposting to other relevant support

- Phone and computer access to apply for benefits and employment

- Volunteering and community engagement opportunities

Purpose of Role

To coordinate and provide support that enables and empowers service users to address their substance use, build their skills and confidence improving their ability to maintain their current or future accommodation. The support will develop independence to enable people to improve their control, understanding and involvement in dealing with the issues that affect them, and assist service users to achieve their preferred outcomes.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

Please note: Driving Licence and use of a vehicleis Essential

We are not utilising agencies with this role and kindly ask that agencies do not approach to assist us with this vacancy.

If you have any further queries please contact Service Manager, Samantha Green at [e-mail]

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Employee Benefits

Closing date for this vacancy is18th July 2025at 09:00am.

The Wallich reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration.

At The Wallich, we’re fully committed to supporting and improving Equity, Diversity and Inclusion to ensure we’re the best community we can be. There is always still room to evolve and improve and we are striving to create an environment where all staff can bring their authentic selves to the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds and if you would like any support with your application or to discuss any adjustments that you may require, please contact [e-mail] or call 02920 668 464