Job Description

Have you worked within the community or case management & have experience or working with thosewho have a history of substance misuse or mental health? If so this could be the job for you!

Our client is looking to cover a contractual position with immediate effect, which could be extended until later in the year.

In this role you will be working as a outreach worker for substance and alcohol misuse, providing community support and cell intervention/ arrest referral.

You will be working alongside the police and HM courts providing assistance to those who require screening assessments and comprehensive assessments within your caseload. A number of those you will be supporting will have dependency on heroin and therefore experience of dependency management for this particular group is essential.

Due to the nature of this position we require all candidates to be car drivers as you will be working within the community with the service users and various agencies to provide support as part of their care packages.

Previous experience of supporting those with substance and alcohol misuse, dealing with various agencies including police, probation and HM courts.

Immediate telephone interview.

Working hours are Monday to Friday 9-5pm. You may be required to cover until 7:30pm one Friday in 4.

MUST BE A CAR DRIVER, AND DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS POSITION YOU ARE REQUIRED HOLD AN ENHANCED DBS. BENEFICIAL IF YOU ARE ON THE UPDATE SERVICE.


Pay rate for this role is a generous £9.50-£10.75 per hour dependant on experience, plus holiday pay.

To apply for this role please send you CV in the first instance, otherwise call Libby on 01274 393050 for further information. Due to the volume of applicants, if you have not received a response within 5 working days, your application has not been successful for this role.