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Belmont Recruitment are currently looking to speak with experienced Drug and Alcohol Recovery Workers, for positions that we have available working in Greenwich. The role will include you working with a caseload of clients who are suffering from addiction from substances and alcohol, so you will be working with Alcohol, Opiate and non-opiate clients. To be considered you will need experience of managing caseloads with a mix of clients within. The post is initially a 3 month contract, working Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm for 37.5h a week Hours: Full Time- 9am to 5pm Days: Monday - Friday Contract: 3 Months (+ongoing) Salary: 19.00 to 21.00 per hour Benefits of working with Belmont Recruitment; Single point of contact consultant. 24h support. Regular communication updates. Referal Benefit Scheme.

Belmont Recruitment are looking to speak with Recovery Workers with experience in the field of Drug and Alcohol/Substance Misuse, for a temporary contract position that we have with a client in the Haringey area. The position will include working with a caseload of clients who have histories of Alcohol and Drug addiction/misuse. The successful candidate will have worked with caseloads substance misuse/alcohol clients, be able to carry out assessments, formulate care plans. Any experience working with groups is advantagous also. Hours: Full Time- 9am to 5pm Days: Monday - Friday Contract: 3 Months (+ongoing) Salary: 19.00 to 21.00 per hour Benefits of working with Belmont Recruitment; Free compliance (DBS, training etc.) Single point of contact consultant. 24h support. Regular communication updates. Referal Benefit Scheme.

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking to speak with experienced Recovery Workers, for positions working within a drug and alcohol team in Northampton. The position will require you working with a caseload of substance misuse/alcohol clients, you will be required to facilitate group sessions and duty shifts, also create triage assessments. The position is full-time, working Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm for 3 months initially, with potential extension after this. Days: Monday - Friday Contract: 3 Months (+ongoing) Salary: 19 to 22 per hour Benefits of working with Belmont Recruitment; Free compliance (DBS, training etc.) Single point of contact consultant. 24h support. Regular communication updates. Referal Benefit Scheme.

Belmont Recruitment are currently working with a client who are looking for experienced Recovery Workers in the Wokingham area of Berkshire, to manage a drug and alcohol based caseload of clients, including Opiates, Non-opiates and alcohol clients. The position that we have is currently a rolling temporary position, or temporary to permanent, for candidates who require it straight permanent will also be considered. Within the role you will be managing a caseload of clients with mixed histories, be required to deliver harm reduction interventions, carry out triage and comprehensive assessments utilising psychosocial interventions. Hours: Full Time working 9am to 5pm. Days: Monday - Friday Contract: 3 Months (+ongoing) Salary: 20.00 to 22.00 per hour Benefits of working with Belmont Recruitment; Free compliance (DBS, training etc.) Single point of contact consultant. 24h support. Regular communication updates. Referal Benefit Scheme.

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking to speak with experienced Recovery Workers, for positions working within a drug and alcohol team in Richmond, West London. The position will require you working with a caseload of substance misuse/alcohol clients, you will be required to facilitate group sessions and duty shifts, also create triage assessments. The position is full-time, working Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm for 3 months initially, with potential extension after this. Days: Monday - Friday Contract: 3 Months (+ongoing) Salary: 19 to 22 per hour Benefits of working with Belmont Recruitment; Free compliance (DBS, training etc.) Single point of contact consultant. 24h support. Regular communication updates. Referal Benefit Scheme.

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking to speak with experienced Recovery Workers, for positions working within a drug and alcohol team in the Coventry area. The position will require you working with a caseload of substance misuse/alcohol clients, you will be required to facilitate group sessions and duty shifts, also create triage assessments. The position is full-time, working Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm for 3 months initially, with potential extension after this. Days: Monday - Friday Contract: 3 Months (+ongoing) Salary: 19 to 22 per hour Benefits of working with Belmont Recruitment; Free compliance (DBS, training etc.) Single point of contact consultant. 24h support. Regular communication updates. Referal Benefit Scheme.

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking to speak with experienced Recovery Workers, for positions working within a drug and alcohol team in Erith in Bexley. The position will require you working with a caseload of substance misuse/alcohol clients, you will be required to facilitate group sessions and duty shifts, also create triage assessments. The position is full-time, working Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm for 3 months initially, with potential extension after this. Within this post you will need to carry out 1 late shift every 2 weeks of 11:30 to 19:30. Days: Monday - Friday Contract: 3 Months (+ongoing) Salary: 19 to 22 per hour Benefits of working with Belmont Recruitment; Free compliance (DBS, training etc.) Single point of contact consultant. 24h support. Regular communication updates. Referal Benefit Scheme.

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking to speak with Drug and Alcohol Workers with ideally some Outreach experience, for contract positions that we have in the Kingston area of London. The positions that we have available currently are suitable for Recovery Workers/Drug and Alcohol workers with outreach experience. The role is working with homelessness and candidates sleeping rough with drug and alcohol issues. You will be working within the drop-in service when required, also carrying out holistic group work. Ideally the role will be to bolster the current Outreach provision. Within the Outreach aspect of the role you will be working in pairs, in the community and visiting local hotspots. This position is working Monday to Thursday, 09:30am to 16:30pm. Hours: - 9:30am to 16:30pm Days: Monday - Thursday Contract: 6 Months (+ongoing) Salary: 19.00 to 21.00 per hour Benefits of working with Belmont Recruitment; Single point of contact consultant. 24h support. Regular communication updates. Referal Benefit Scheme.

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking to speak with experienced Recovery Workers, for positions working within a drug and alcohol team in Peterborough. The position will require you working with a caseload of substance misuse/alcohol clients, you will be required to facilitate group sessions and duty shifts, also create triage assessments. The position is full-time, working Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm for 3 months initially, with potential extension after this. Days: Monday - Friday Contract: 3 Months (+ongoing) Salary: 19 to 22 per hour Benefits of working with Belmont Recruitment; Free compliance (DBS, training etc.) Single point of contact consultant. 24h support. Regular communication updates. Referal Benefit Scheme.

LERO Volunteer Coordinator Location: Nottinghamshire Salary : £28,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time Closing date: 25th May 2026 Help build something that matters. We re looking for an energetic, organised and people-focused LERO Volunteer Coordinator to help grow an independent Lived Experience Recovery Organisation (LERO) in Nottinghamshire. This is a full-time role working 35 hours per week, based in Nottinghamshire with travel across the county. This is an exciting opportunity to support a movement shaped by people with lived experience of recovery, creating stronger communities, improving access to services, and driving positive change across drug and alcohol support services. You ll play a key role in helping the LERO become a sustainable, independent organisation within three years. What is LERO? LERO is rooted in its community and led by the voices of those with lived experience. Everything is built through co-design, collaboration and partnership. The LERO focuses on three key priorities: Peer Support building recovery communities through activities, events and mutual support Advocacy improving access to services and amplifying lived experience voices Quality helping improve accessibility and standards across services in Nottinghamshire What you ll be doing You ll lead on coordinating volunteers and supporting the Leadership Committee to thrive. Key responsibilities include: Recruiting, onboarding, training and supporting volunteers Coordinating the Leadership Committee and Community Engagement Worker Helping shape policies, structures and systems for the organisation Building strong relationships with partners, commissioners and stakeholders Monitoring performance, reporting progress and meeting KPIs Overseeing compliance including GDPR, DBS and safer recruitment processes Coordinating training opportunities, including recognised qualifications Promoting the LERO across meetings, events and networks What we re looking for Passionate about recovery, inclusion and community empowerment Experienced in volunteer coordination, community development or similar roles A confident relationship-builder with excellent communication skills Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities Comfortable working independently while supporting others to lead Motivated by creating long-term social impact This is more than a job, it s a chance to help create a lasting, community-led organisation that changes lives across Nottinghamshire. About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - Flexible working Training and development opportunities Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Substance Use Practitioner A rewarding role with the opportunity to help our client support people on their journey to recovery and change their lives for the better. They'll ensure you get all the support you need to thrive and succeed in your role and find your place amongst an incredible and collaborative team. Service Area : Norfolk & Suffolk Services Status : Full-time Contract Type : Permanent Total Salary Pro Rata : £26,298 Closing Date : 17/05/2026 Our client has an exciting opportunity for someone looking to work in psychosocial treatment for substance use. Previous experience is desirable, however, not essential. Practitioners come from many different backgrounds and experiences, and you may have the skills required. Our client is seeking dedicated individuals, based on your values, willingness to learn new skills and the compassion to deliver the best service possible to residents. The Role As a Substance Use Practitioner, you will support men at a men's prison to reach their goals and change their lives for the better. You will be part of a passionate and skilled team, contributing to the provision of tailored interventions and recovery approaches. You will work with those accessing the service, delivering 121 interventions, group work and working closely with others involved in their care to ensure all their needs are met to support recovery. About You To join our client as a Substance Use Practitioner, it would be advantageous to have: - Relevant experience of working in health and social care, ideally within the field of problematic substance use, mental health or another comparable field - Evidence of effective partnership working and the ability to network for the benefit of the client and service - Evidence of managing a busy caseload or tasks and excellent organisational skills - To be proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook and Word, and be familiar with database management systems - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal - Have an understanding of complex issues presented by people entering custody - Determined, with a drive to succeed and a willingness to learn - Passionate and enthusiastic about making a real difference to the lives of people our client supports Other organisations may call this role Recovery Worker, Recovery Co-ordinator, Criminal Justice Worker, or Substance Use Recovery Worker. Please note, our client will be assessing applications as they are submitted and may close this role should they find sufficient applicants with which to make their shortlist. As such, they would advise applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Invites to interview will be sent from a gov.uk email address, and may end up in your junk email, so please do check this when waiting for a response. Our client encourages and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and believe it is important to include people with lived experience to ensure the needs of the people they support are represented. They are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone is free to be themselves, and they ensure equity of opportunity. So, if you're seeking your next challenge as a Substance Use Practitioner, please get in touch or apply today. Your Rewards - 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing each year to a maximum of 30 days) (pro rata) - You will be paid £26,298 annually - Benefits, including season ticket loan, pension scheme and life assurance - Support through occupational sick pay, eye-care vouchers and regular wellbeing talks and activities - Continuous training and career development via a dedicated learning management system - Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme, including telephone and online access The Organisation Our client is a provider of drug and alcohol treatment. Their values are what define them and ensure they work to the highest standards. They believe in being the best, they are passionate about recovery, and they value their history and use it to inform their future. They work with local authorities, other charities and service providers across the country to deliver innovative programmes and projects that change lives for the better, setting people on the path to health and emotional wellbeing.

We are a registered charity who have been transforming the lives of people affected by problematic drugs and alcohol use for over 40 years. We work in partnership with Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH). It combines the strengths of both NHS provision under the leadership of a consultant with the strengths of the voluntary sector. The partnership has worked together for over 20 years, providing Drug and Alcohol Services to our local communities. It is a forward-thinking and innovative partnership that works closely with the recovery communities it serves to provide flexible, responsive services which offer the best possible outcomes for its service users and community. It is a very exciting time to be working in the drug and alcohol field with significant new practice and career developments. We have a variety of multi-disciplinary teams based in and around Doncaster delivering psychosocial interventions to individuals with problematic drug and alcohol use. The teams specialise in parental substance misuse, criminal justice, outreach, groupwork, early intervention, assessments, and provide services at community hubs. The successful candidate will join the Senior Leadership Team and focus on ensuring non-clinical practice across the service is coherent, complementary, of high quality and recovery orientated. They will take the lead on practice development and monitor against associated governance. The role will embed reflective practice into the service culture and values. Support the quality of student placements, traineeships, ASYE programmes and Practice Educators to ensure they are compliant with requirements, and the quality is of a high standard. We are looking for someone with a track record of delivering improvement and innovation, who is forward-thinking and driven by professional curiosity and the attainment of high standards of service delivery. Although the principal accountability is practice-oriented, as a member of the senior leadership team, there are specific operational management duties and an expectation that the role will support operational managers when required. If you are a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, with experience or an interest in working in a specialist field and lead the growth of Social Workers under a Principal Social Worker, we would like to hear from you. NOTE: The successful candidate must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK In return, we are offering: Generous annual leave, 29 days annual leave per annum, rising to 31 after 2 years' service and 34 after 5; plus, Public Holidays Attractive Pension Package (6% employer contribution) Health Scheme Training opportunities in line with the personalised learning and development plan Enhanced sick pay. Along with joining ADS at a time of exciting and fast-growing change. Working at ADS is more than a job; it's an investment of time to make a difference in the lives of people with substance misuse issues and their families. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The ADS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity. We promote the fair and equal treatment of potential and existing employees and service users.

Are you looking for a rewarding career that is stimulating and varied each day? Creative Support are looking for warm, reliable and proactive Support Workers to join our Dual Diagnosis service in Blackpool to provide quality recovery support to individuals with a range of support needs including mental health needs, drug and/or alcohol misuse, people with complex needs and people with an offending history. Your role will include: - Medication prompting/oversight, - Providing help with domestic living tasks, - Record keeping and support plan writing for service users, - Support individuals to access other services that will be beneficial to their physical, emotional and financial wellbeing, - Willingness to work flexibly according to the needs of the service, to include daytimes, evenings weekends and bank holidays. Lone working may be required, sleep in shifts may be available. - You must be a positive individual with an empathetic approach to meeting the needs of our service users. It is essential that you are able to work independently, using your own initiative and as part of a team and that you have good verbal and written communication skills. Experience of working in a community-based service is desirable. The ability to drive is preferred for this role. Vacancy Reference Number: 93130 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award. Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK - This post will not be open to Sponsorship, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas .

Your new company You will be joining an established organisation which places the service user at the heart of everything they do. This organisation is focused on supporting vulnerable people in the community. This organisation primarily supports service users whose lives have been held back by a range of social deprivation. Your new role To deliver excellent drug and alcohol services to service users with alcohol addiction with significant others, including family members, friends and carers, to facilitate positive outcomes. Your focus will be on delivering and developing group/pod work programmes, such as Foundations of Recovery. You will work with other programme facilitators and professionals within your project to design and deliver groups/pods, using evidence-based practice, covering the most appropriate issues for your service users. To manage a case load and coordinate and deliver assessment and evidence-based interventions (brief and structured), recovery planning and aftercare planning. To work collaboratively with colleagues and key stakeholders across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring adherence to all clients' policies and safeguarding principles. Deliver harm reduction advice, guidance and education, including delivery programme, brief and extended recovery interventions, blood-borne virus intervention, overdose prevention, including naloxone programmes. What you'll need to succeed Must have experience working with complex clients that have substance misuse addictions. Must be available within a week's notice Must Have a Hays DBS or an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service - Please note that Hays will process a new Enhanced DBS should you require one. What you'll get in return Weekly competitive pay To work for a leading charity What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your about Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Team Leader Substance Misuse Service Location : London, N15 Hours : Full-time, Monday to Friday Pay Rate : £20.00 per hour (PAYE) Contract : Temp, minimum until Oct 26 Compliance : The role is subject to an enhanced DBS check About the Role We are recruiting for an experienced Team Leader to oversee the day-to-day delivery of a contracted substance misuse service. You will provide strong operational leadership, ensuring high-quality, safe, and effective service delivery in line with contractual, clinical, and statutory requirements. This is a key leadership role, working closely with the Service Manager to drive performance, compliance, and continuous improvement across the team. Key Responsibilities Lead the day-to-day delivery of the service in line with contractual requirements Provide effective leadership, supervision, coaching, and performance management to staff Support recruitment, induction, and development of team members and volunteers Ensure high standards of clinical practice, safeguarding, and risk management Monitor service performance, quality assurance, and data reporting Manage service budget and contribute to financial oversight Maintain strong relationships with commissioners and partner agencies Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion across the service Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, and organisational policies Support staff development through supervision, training, and appraisal About You We are looking for someone who has: Experience in substance misuse, health, or social care settings Previous experience in staff supervision or team leadership Strong knowledge of safeguarding, risk management, and care planning Understanding of alcohol/drug-related issues and recovery models Experience working with multi-agency partners and stakeholders Excellent communication, organisation, and IT skills Ability to manage workload independently and lead a team effectively Commitment to equality, diversity, and professional standards Desirable Relevant qualification in health/social care (NVQ Level 4+, DipSW, Counselling, Nursing, etc.) Experience in service development or training delivery Knowledge of outreach or community-based services Additional Information Enhanced DBS check required Flexible working may be required, including occasional evenings/weekends Service Team Leader Health & Social Care Support Services Team Leader Substance Misuse Care Team Leader Drug & Alcohol Services Clinical Team Leader Recovery Services Senior Support Worker / Team Leader (Substance Misuse) Community Team Leader Addiction Services Deputy Service Manager Substance Misuse (Temp) Lead Support Worker Health & Social Care Recovery Service Team Leader Outreach Team Leader Substance Misuse Services

Recovery Worker Location: London W12 Salary : £28,207 per annum (Please note the role includes an Interim allowance of £3000 reviewed every 6-months, basic salary based on 35 hours would be £25,207.00. This interim scheme will be reviewed in April & October.) Vacancy Type: Full time, Permanent Closing date: 21st May 2026 We are recruiting for a Recovery Worker at HMP Wormwood Scrubs. Here at Forward Trust, we deliver a complex range of drug and alcohol services in the unique prison environment. Our support includes providing advice, health and wellbeing, motivational work, clinical services, and a wider range of group work and treatment programmes. The Forward Trust services which are delivered within prison settings are commissioned by NHS England and are delivered in partnership with primary healthcare providers and HMPPS. Integration and partnership are integral to the work we do. Roles Responsibilities You will be working within an integrated healthcare framework to provide support to drug and alcohol users aged 18 and over (dependent on service) to support service delivery providing harm minimisation, continuity of care and recovery support. You will hold a case load of service users and participate in rotating daily duties that can include induction clinics and group programme facilitation. Working in a busy prison environment, in partnership with Prison operational staff and health care teams, none medical prescribers. Services are designed to deliver Psychosocial Drug and Alcohol Interventions for Service users that are identified as having an Alcohol or drug problem. Services will deliver client centred treatment using both harm reduction and abstinence based treatment approaches depending on the requirements of the individual client. You will be offered a thorough induction at an organisational and service level. Training provided included eLearning live workshops. You will be provided with training from the Prison to support you feeling safe and confident in the expectations of you being a key holder. Please note we would be interested in full and part time candidates for this position. Checks will require you to provide information on the below: Yourself (personal information, financial information, police information, criminal history) Your family (parents, parents partners, siblings, partner(s), children) Co-residents Associations that may cause a conflict of interest with your role or the prison service. Background checks across police information systems on you, your family and other associates Credit reference checks Social media and Open-Source checks (these are checks on content about you that's publicly available on the internet to ensure there's nothing linked to you that could undermine public trust and confidence in the prison service) Other government and overseas agency or police checks. The Ideal Candidate Please see below the skills and experience needed for this role. Experience of working within the substance misuse services. Experience of carrying out comprehensive assessments, risk management plans and the design and implementation of SMART care plans. Experience of delivering structured interventions to service users. Experience of facilitating groups. Using motivational interviewing techniques in both 1:1 and group settings. Strong IT skills. Understanding of continuity of care, holistic care needs and community services Experience of promoting and supporting Equality and Diversity Knowledge All prison-based roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and HMPPS security vetting. These checks can take up to 5 months to complete. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion of both checks. About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits: Flexible working Training and development opportunities Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) Employee Screening and Eligibility to Work If successful in your application, you will be required to provide eligibility to work evidence in line with the Eligibility to Work in the UK requirements. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

New Beginnings Brent is a full integrated community drugs and alcohol service for adults. The service provides psychosocial and pharmacological treatment, in partnership with CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust). The service also has an outreach team, including a dedicated sex worker project. About the role As a Volunteer Homeless Outreach Practitioner you will: Support our Assessment and Engagement Team to engage people who are rough sleeping, at risk of homelessness, or living in insecure accommodation. Assist staff in delivering compassionate, person-centred support on the street and in the community, helping individuals feel heard, included, and connected to services. Support staff during street outreach sessions, including engaging individuals, offering a welcoming presence, and helping build trust and rapport. Assist with practical support such as providing information, basic harm-reduction messages (under staff supervision), or signposting to local services. Help reconnect individuals to treatment, housing, and wellbeing services. Work alongside our practitioners to identify immediate needs and communicate relevant information back to the team. Help staff to encourage people to access recovery activities, community resources, and mutual-aid groups. Contribute to a safe and trauma-informed environment during outreach and engagement. Assist with recording basic information and updates, following staff guidance and confidentiality procedures. Promote dignity, respect, and inclusion for people who are rough sleeping or experiencing homelessness. Contribute to creating safe, non-judgmental interactions and help the team encourage people to access recovery, wellbeing, and housing pathways. What skills do I need? The role would be ideal for someone looking to develop their experience in the drug and alcohol field. While some knowledge of the sector is desirable, we are specifically looking for people who have a passion for the work that we do. A positive attitude and the desire to learn are essential, along with a non-judgmental and supportive approach to people who are facing problems with drugs and alcohol. What Via can offer you When you begin volunteering you will be allocated a volunteer supervisor who will act as your main point of contact in your service. They will provide you with ongoing support and supervision and will work closely with you throughout your time at Via. There is also a central volunteer services team that will support you while you are on placement. In addition, you can expect: A full induction to your role and continuous local training Access to central staff training opportunities Regular supervision Reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses and lunch expenses Interested? Find out more about our Brent service . Check out our FAQs . Download our Volunteer Application Form . Download our Volunteer Equal Opportunities Form .

Apricus Resourcing are looking for a Housing Support Worker for an ongoing 4-week locum role based within a charity in Stoke On Trent. Within this role you will provide Housing Related Support and recovery support people who have a history of failed accommodation placement, substance and/or alcohol misuse, criminality and often challenging and negative behaviours. Part of your role will include advocating for residents where appropriate, helping residents arrange and attend scheduled appointments, for example, GP, Probation, Job Centre and substance misuse services. Experience in supported housing would be highly advantageous as would understanding and knowledge of the harmful effects associated with rough sleeping, homelessness, drug and alcohol misuse and offending in relation to health, social welfare, housing, employability and personal relationships. Main Duties: To process referrals from the Gateway, checking suitability for the service. Assist residents to achieve objectives set within their support plan, to liaise with external agencies as and when required. To support and assist service users in maintaining appropriate accommodation, working in partnership with other relevant agencies To deliver Drop In Sessions & Group Work for the service users, offering assistance to resolve immediate needs or to sign post on to other relevant services To maintain individual records to a high standard and record outcomes To assist service users in practical matters such as acquiring furniture, benefit applications, managing a tenancy, and ensuring utility services are connected The rate of pay for this role is between 17- 18/h via umbrella and is based on a rolling 8-week basis with a view to extend or potentially go permanent. The working hours are based on a Rolling Rota (Week 1 8am-4pm Week 2 9am-5pm Week 3 2pm-10pm) Benefits of working via Apricus Resourcing include: Weekly Payroll Free Compliance including mandatory training & DBS Dedicated Consultant Free Uniform High Street Discounts If you are interested and meet the criteria please hit apply now or contact the office directly as one of the team would be delighted to run through the finer details!