Substance Misuse Worker

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Worcester is seeking a dedicated Substance Misuse Worker to join their Families First team. The role involves coordinating support for individuals with substance misuse issues and engaging with families to promote positive changes. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, experience in working autonomously, and a passion for supporting vulnerable people. Benefits include flexible working hours, a generous holiday entitlement, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Great Holiday Entitlement

Brilliant Pension Scheme

Professional Learning & Development

Flexible Working

Qualifications

• Experience of working with vulnerable people and drug/alcohol issues.
• Ability to coordinate and provide comprehensive support.
• Creative problem-solving and non-judgmental approach.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate substance misuse support to adults and children.
• Work holistically with service users, addressing practical problems.
• Be the Lead Professional in the Families First Model.

Skills

Communication skills

Autonomy

Experience with drug and alcohol issues

Empathy

Job description

Job Title: Substance Misuse Worker
Salary:£28,907 - £30,889 per annum
35 Hours per Week
Location: Tolladine Road/Treetops
Team: Worcester and Malvern/Wyre Forest and Bromsgrove
Permanent

Supporting Families First is a multi-disciplinary team with the Family Front Door that operates a pod-based way of working with Children in Need within Worcestershire.The primary aim of this innovative way of working is to enable families to create and continue positive change in order to prevent case escalation.

This is an excellent time to join Worcestershire Children Services as we scale up this successful model of working as we move into the Social Work Reforms (Families First) over the next 6 – 12 months.

You will need to have great communication skills, have the ability to work autonomously, be confident talking to a wide range of people, as well as experience of working with people who have drug and alcohol issues. Your primary responsibility will be to coordinate substance misuse support to adults and children, you may also be the Lead Professional in the Families First Model. Using harm reduction methodology so individuals can positively change their lives and parents/carers can provide safe care for children.You will be working holistically with service users and arranging access to other services, to assist with practical problems that have been created as a result of substance misuse for example housing, finance or healthcare issues.

We’re looking for people who are caring and non-judgmental, with creative ideas, who have a passion for working with vulnerable people. If this sounds like you then please take a look at the job description and person specification attached for this role, if you would like to discuss this role in more detail please contact the Team Managers Lydia Powell via e-mail [e-mail], or alternatively you can also contact Simba Chigwedere [e-mail] As an employer, Worcestershire Children Services has a great range of benefits including a supportive and diverse workforce, access to training, flexible/hybrid working and a visible Senior Leadership Team.

Benefits:

You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage

• Worcestershire County Council - Why work for us?
• Children's Workforce Academy

Some of these offers include:

• Great Holiday Entitlement:As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years.If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
• Brilliant Pension Scheme:The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
• Professional Learning & Development:We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
• Flexible Working:We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.

Equality & Diversity:The County Council iscommittedto equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: 22th August 2025
Anticipated Interview Date: To be confirmed

Attached documents
Substance misuse worker JD & PS.pdf