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Job Role: Specialist Drug & Alcohol Support Worker (Domestic Abuse) Salary: £26,200 per year Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent Location: Bath Additional Information: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm Full UK driving licence, access to own vehicle and business insurance required Role requires travel across BANES as part of service delivery About Alongside Alongside is the new name for Julian House. We work with people experiencing social exclusion across the South and West of England, providing outreach, accommodation and support. Our clients may be sleeping rough, fleeing abuse, rebuilding after trauma, leaving prison, recovering from addiction, or trying to settle safely in a new community. Whatever their starting point, we work alongside people to help build safety, stability and independence. If you'd like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we're looking for! About the Role As a Specialist Drug & Alcohol Support Worker , you'll be part of our Renew Domestic Abuse Service , supporting individuals who have experienced domestic abuse and are living in short-term emergency refuge accommodation. This specialist role focuses on working with clients who are experiencing challenges relating to drug and alcohol use alongside domestic abuse. You'll provide person-centred support, helping individuals identify their goals, access specialist services, improve their wellbeing, and move towards greater independence and safety. Working closely with partner agencies, you'll play a key role in ensuring clients receive coordinated support that addresses both substance misuse and the wider impact of domestic abuse. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to people at a critical point in their lives. What You'll Be Doing Carry out comprehensive needs and risk assessments and develop tailored support plans. Provide one-to-one support to clients experiencing domestic abuse and substance misuse challenges. Build strong partnerships with specialist drug and alcohol services and make referrals where appropriate. Work alongside external agencies to coordinate support and advocate for clients when needed. Maintain accurate records and ensure safeguarding concerns are identified and acted upon appropriately. Support clients to build confidence, improve wellbeing, and achieve positive outcomes. Please note: Job descriptions are not exhaustive, and the successful candidate may occasionally be asked to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the responsibilities of the role. Please note: Job descriptions are not exhaustive, and the successful candidate may occasionally be asked to take on other duties that align with the key responsibilities outlined. You can view the full job description by clicking here. What We're Looking For Experience supporting people with complex needs, including substance misuse and/or mental health challenges. Knowledge and understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on survivors and their children. Ability to build positive, empowering relationships and support clients to make informed decisions. Strong communication, assessment, record-keeping and partnership-working skills. Full UK driving licence, access to your own vehicle and willingness to travel for work purposes. There are many great reasons to join our team! Access to our Rewards Platform, which includes an Employee Assistance Programme and Health Cash Plan 27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays - increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment 30% staff discount at our charity shops A generous and competitive pension scheme A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators Blue Light Card eligibility, offering discounts on thousands of brands Reflective Practice sessions from objective, external facilitators Our Ethos As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action Plan in place demonstrating our commitment to creating an inclusive culture. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter. If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. We accept CVs and applications in all formats. DBS Checks We welcome applications from people with lived experience. All applicants working with our clients will be expected to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from becoming an employee; the decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role.

We're looking for a compassionate and resilient Specialist Support Worker to join our Mental Health Service located in Southwark. No personal care or experience required, just the right values. 31,993.56 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Our benefits include: Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply) Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card Fully paid induction programme and further training ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support Online wellbeing resources Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution Free DBS All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. The successful applicant will have experience working closely with a range of services to support individuals to address and/or recover from their dependence on drugs and or alcohol. Or have expertise in supporting customers with complex mental health needs, including dual diagnosis, forensic histories, and personality disorders . What you'll do: This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead . Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers and creating a positive atmosphere Carrying out holistic assessments of new customers which incorporate relevant statutory referral information Conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals About you: Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour Prefers working as part of a group or team Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement What you'll bring: Essential: NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant area (e.g. substance misuse, addiction, psychology, Health and Social Care). Experience building and developing strong professional partnerships with external providers. Good written and oral communication skills Desirable: Knowledgeable in "Recovery" with an excellent understanding of addiction, Capable of completing comprehensive assessments, managing a high caseload of complex cases, creating care plans and risk assessments About us: We focus on Excellence and innovation. We are Caring and Compassionate. We are Inclusive and Trusted. We work in Partnership and are One-Team. Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.