Drug and Alcohol Worker

Dyfed Drug and Alcohol Service

Carmarthenshire

Llanelli

37

£26,265 - £28,314 per annum

DDAS Team Leader

Volunteers

Fixed term until 2

The aim of Dyfed Drug and Alcohol Service (DDAS) is to engage drug and/or alcohol users and/or their concerned others in Dyfed’s substance use treatment system and support them when accessing it. DDAS staff will support individuals to address substance related issues, access appropriate interventions, reduce physical dependence and related health problems, reduce drug and alcohol related offending and improve physical, psychological, family and social functioning. DDAS works with substance users and their families, friends and carers in both community and criminal justice settings, delivering specific services for those involved in the criminal justice system. DDAS supports service users and their loved ones to sustain the gains they make in treatment by providing aftercare and peer support to help build social capital and prevent relapse.

DDAS is a consortium comprising three organisations, Barod, Kaleidoscope Project and G4S. DDAS is delivered throughout the geographical regions of Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire, and Pembrokeshire. DDAS is aimed at adult drug and/or alcohol users aged 18 years of age and over, and their families, friends and carers.

DDAS services are provided in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory, and professional manner and in a way that demonstrates courtesy and respect for individuals using substances, and sensitivity to their unique personal situations and experiences.

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The role of the drug and alcohol worker will be to assess the needs of the people who use the service and subsequently plan and deliver structured treatment interventions to empower and support people to make positive lifestyle changes.

The role will work holistically with all people on case load including those presenting with needs that require brief interventions and harm reduction support through to service users requiring structured and comprehensive care planning. The role will engage with individuals who are receiving medically assisted recovery programs and aftercare support alongside. The role will also engage with individuals and organisations through an outreach approach and deliver training in line with contract requirements.

In this role you will be responsible for the following:

• Engage service users in the DDAS treatment system.
• Deliver harm reduction initiatives including needle exchange, naloxone and dried blood spot testing at our bases and throughout the communities of Dyfed.
• Deliver evidence based and manualised brief interventions and relapse prevention in group work settings and on a one to one basis to people who use substances and concerned others.
• Deliver or broker access to a range of diversionary activities.
• Provide a range of interventions including crisis intervention and information regarding substance use and associated lifestyle behaviours that reduces risk of overdose, reduces the risk of blood borne viruses, promotes healthy living and minimises the potential risks and impact of drug related crime and disorder on the wider community.
• Conduct initial and comprehensive assessments and care planning in line with the substance used and access to brief interventions prior to accessing Tier 3 structured treatment.
• Undertake risk assessment and develop and review risk managements plans that seek to mitigate identified risk.
• Devise with service users and concerned others, individually tailored time-limited support plans based on a clear assessment of need that that assist individuals in building recovery capital.
• Offer flexible working environments includin...
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  Drug and Alcohol Worker

  BAROD PROJECT

  United Kingdom

  Full-time

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  Slough Outreach Adviser

  CITIZENS ADVICE EAST BERKSHIRE LIMITED

  13,621.63 per year (pro rata)

  Slough Main Service – outreach locations across Slough

  Part-time

  3rd February 2026

  Achieving positive outcomes for people within the local community

  The Service

  At Citizens Advice, we’ve been solving life’s problems for more than 80 years. We support our local community with expert free, independent, confidential, and impartial advice.

  Serving the people of Bracknell, Slough and the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead last year we supported over 6,000 people securing £8.2 million of financial benefit. We know more people want our help and we are ambitious to meet further demand.

  We are proud of our investment in our infrastructure, service, and people.

  Join Our Team as a Slough Outreach Adviser

  Citizens Advice East Berkshire is seeking an adviser for our Slough service. In this role, you will provide detailed advice, advocacy, and practical support to clients across our outreach locations in Slough, covering a wide range of issues including benefits, debt, housing, and employment. The role works closely with professional and voluntary sector partners, as well as a committed and experienced team. A DBS check is required for this role.

  Key Details:

  • Salary:Starting salary of £13,621.63 (£25,945 FTE) rising to £15,003.66 (£28,577 FTE) on successful completion of probation.
  • Hours:Part Time 21 hours per week
  • Contract term:Permanent
  • Location:Slough Main Service – outreach locations across Slough. Some hybrid working – office, outreach, home-based.
  • Immediate reports:Advice Session Supervisor Plus, Citizens Advice East Berkshire
  • Application closing date:midnight 3 February 2026
  • Interview date:from 9 February 2026

  Employee Benefits:

  • 5% employer pension contribution
  • Generous holiday entitlement – 25 days plus 8 days Public Holidays
  • Free parking at Maidenhead and Bracknell offices
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Employee Perks Programme

  Job Pack and Application Form

  For more information on the role, its responsibilities and the type of person we are looking for, please download our job pack below.

  Slough Outreach Adviser Job Pack (Jan 2026)

  Job Application Form (August 2025)

  Diversity Monitoring Form (June 2022)

  Application Pack (August 2024)

  Join Our Team: If you’re ready to make a difference and contribute to our supportive and collaborative culture, apply now to become our Slough Outreach Adviser. Help us continue providing vital support to our community.

  To Apply: After reviewing the Job Description and Information Pack, please complete the Job Application Form and Diversity Monitoring Form and return to recruitment@caeb.org.uk.

  Interviews will be arranged from 9 February.

  Please be aware that Citizens Advice is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK.

  Citizens Advice East Berkshire is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or age.

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  Head of Care - Nursing

  THE ORDERS OF ST JOHN CARE TRUST

  25.75 per hour

  Chesham

  Full-time

  31st January 2026

  Head of Care - Nursing

  ABOUT THE ROLE

  Are you an experienced Nursing Head of Care, with the passion to make a difference?

  Can you lead a team of people to deliver outstanding care to our residents, whilst encouraging them to always do their best?

  As Head of Care, Nursing, you’ll support the Home Manager in managing the Home, with a particular emphasis on clinical leadership, to ensure that an excellent standard of nursing care is set, delivered and maintained at all times. You’ll carry out initial assessments of potential residents, supporting them and their families through the process. You’ll produce individual care plans, administer medication and provide strong care knowledge, leadership, support and guidance to the nursing and care teams.

  In return we’ll provide opportunities for career development and training to support your personal growth, all delivered in a nurturing, engaging and rewarding environment.

  As an accessible nursing home in Chesham, we’re conveniently located close to Chesham town centre, and on a local bus route, Chesham Leys care home provides care for 62 people and is a purpose-built nursing care home, with resident well-being being our number one priority. Individual rooms can be personalised to feel as homely as possible, while each of our 3 floors has its own character and plenty of shared spaces.

  AND IN RETURN

  The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development.

  Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:

  • 30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
  • A Company pension
  • Life assurance
  • Free uniform
  • Free DBS
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
  • Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more

  ABOUT YOU

  You’ll be a Registered Nurse with a current NMC pin. You’ll have previous line management experience in an elderly care environment together with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively, committed to promoting and developing the highest standards of care. You’ll be a positive role model, with excellent communication skills and a natural ability to get along with others. A supportive leader, you’ll motivate your team to deliver the best possible care to our residents at all times.

  If you think you have the right skills and attitude to deliver the highest quality of care for our residents as a Nursing Head of Carewithin our care homes, then you could be the next to join us. So, apply and get your career started with us today.

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  Education Officer

  COMMUNITY MONEY ADVICE LTD

  Charnwood Borough and some of Melton

  Part-time

  12th February 2026

  Job Vacancy - Education Officer

  Please see attached the job description for a new position at Melton and District Money Advice Centre (MADMAC):

  MADMAC are looking to expand their team with another part time position that will cover the Charnwood Borough and some of Melton. This is in response to the success of the prevention and education work implemented in the last three years including; visits to schools of all ages in the Melton Borough, as well as bespoke courses on money management within the community, charities and some businesses.

  This is an exciting opportunity for us to grow our reach into a new Borough which works alongside our debt advice provision in Charnwood

  We are looking for someone with the skills needed but also for the passion for the subject matter who will work alongside our existing Education Officer.

  For a copy of the job application form and/or for informal conversations to help explain the position and how this role will work within the charity, please email Amanda at amanda@madmacmoney.co.uk.

  Deadline for applications is : 13th February 2026

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  Education Officer

  COLCHESTER UNITED COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

  26,500 per year

  Colchester, Essex

  Full-time

  13th February 2026

  Colchester united Community Foundation is the official charity of Colchester United Football Club, we provide high quality Participation, Health & Inclusion, and Education Programmes to 10,000 children, young people, and adults from across the region each week.

   

  CUCF are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated, and committed Education Officer with high standards and strong work ethic on a full-time basis.

  This role within our Community Team will include liaising and developing partnerships with existing and new partner Schools, alongside supporting the delivery of curricular and extracurricular activities within schools.

   

  As we look to strengthen our team, you will require tenacity and the creativity to overcome obstacles and challenges alongside demonstrating creativity to engage and impact pupils and staff within local schools, along with providing pathways to CUCF community activities within the local areas of partner schools.  You will have the power to inspire and motivate people on and off the pitch and playgrounds!

   

  The successful candidate would be an individual who thrives in working with our community partners and making a positive difference to the lives of people across Colchester and North Essex.

   

  This position is based out of The Shrub End Community & Sports Centre, Colchester, CO2 9BG and delivery within schools and community facilities across North Essex.

   

  CLICK HERE for the Education officer Job Pack.

   

  Please apply with a Covering Letter attached to your CV.

   

  Please note that the job will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks.

   

  Closing Date: Friday 13^th February 2026 (Please note that applications may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found).

   

  Interview Dates: WC 16^th February 2026

   

  Start Date: Monday 30^th March 2026 or earlier if available

   

  For further details, please contact cucf@colchesterunited.net (FAO: Callum Murphy).

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  Primary Mental Health Worker

  MIND IN THE VALE OF GLAMORGAN

  25,801 per year (pro rata)

  Vale of Glamorgan

  Full-time

  Primary Mental Health Worker
  
  Job Title:
  
  Primary Mental Health Worker
  
  Hours:
  
  Salary:
  
  21 hours per week
  
  £25,801 pro rata
  
  Pension:
  
  You will be enrolled in an automatic pension scheme
  
  Accountable to:
  
  Line Manager
  
  Based in:
  
  Vale of Glamorgan
  
  Job Purpose
  
  Working in partnership with Primary Mental Health Support Services and GP practices
  to  deliver  guided  self-help  designed  to  provide  early  intervention  provision  within
  Primary Care.  Working with the concepts of social inclusion and recovery.
  
  This role will involve delivering the CCIs and facilitating psycho-educational courses
  in Mind in the Vale offices, community venues, and online.  You will also be asked to
  work in other Mind in the Vale projects as and when required.
  
  The key functions of this post are:
  
  1.  To deliver guided self-help using the Centre of Clinical Interventions (CCIs) in
  
  GP surgeries and our offices across the Vale of Glamorgan covering 10
  different courses:
  
  Assertiveness, self-esteem, depression, panic, worry, perfectionism,
  procrastination, social anxiety, self-compassion and distress intolerance.
  
  2.  To co-facilitate and co-deliver psychoeducational courses – Stress Control
  
  and ACT-ivate Your Life.
  
  3.  To be responsible for a caseload of patients, which involves working closely
  
  with the Tier 0 coordinator.
  
  4.  To work with people to overcome early signs of mental health distress.
  
  5.  To use outcome measures – The Recovery Star and CORE 34 and CORE 10.
  
  6.  To maintain all required records on the Lamplight database in line with Mind in
  the Vale of Glamorgan’s GDPR Policy and Lamplight Recording Procedures.
  
  7.  To build and maintain positive relationships with key partner agencies such as
  
  GP practice staff.
  
  8.  To promote the concepts of social inclusion, early intervention and recovery.
  
  9.  To participate in supervision with the relevant manager and attend training as
  
  required.
  
  10. To participate in organisation supervision and clinical supervision with a
  
  BACP registered external supervisor.
  
  11. To carry out any other tasks as reasonably required by management.
  
  12. To accurately and efficiently manage all administration processes with the
  
  help of the Administrator.
  
  13. To work in other Mind in the Vale projects when required.
  
  Mind in the Vale of Glamorgan is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome
  applications from all sections of the community, including those with lived experience
  of mental health problems.
  
  Primary Mental Health Worker
  
  Person Specification
  
  Experience and Qualifications
  
  1.  2 years of experience of working in mental health or using social care skills
  
  face to face with the public, some of whom may present as emotionally upset
  or angry from time to time.
  
  2.  Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
  
  Knowledge
  
  1.  Knowledge of social care and the issues of supporting people with a range of
  
  mental health issues, including risk assessment.
  
  2.  Knowledge of the current trends in mental health provision including social
  
  inclusion, co-production, monitoring and recovery.
  
  Abilities
  
  1.  Ability to motivate people to engage in self-help activities
  
  2.  Ability to offer various pathway options and promote client autonomy.
  
  3.  Ability to deliver the service as a standalone intervention and provide psycho-
  
  educational skills to enhance maintenance of wellbeing.
  
  4.  Ability to assess clients for suitability and make appropriate referrals when
  
  necessary.
  
  5.  Ability to identify and manage risk incidents.
  
  6.  Ability to work as part of a team and to work on own initiative.
  
  7.  Ability to liaise and communicate with colleagues, volunteers, external
  
  agencies and the public.
  
  8.  Ability to carry out a range of office tasks (telephone, word processing, taking
  bookings, report writing, using databases) accurately without supervision.
  
  9.  Ability to work in line with Mind in the Vale of Glamorgan’s policies and
  
  procedures.
  
  10. Ability to manage time and workload effectively.
  
  11. Ability to maintain professional boundaries at all times.
  
  12. Ability to assist with the promotion of services.
  
  13. Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service, both in terms of
  
  hours and role.
  
  14. Ability to drive, have a full clean driving licence, and use of a motor vehicle.
  
  15. Welsh speaker desirable.
  
  

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  Multi Site Facilties Caretaker

  THE NEXT STEP TRUST

  The Hoover Building, Westfield Street, Halifax

  Full-time

  The Next Step Trust
  
  PERSON SPECIFICATION: Multi Site Facilties Caretaker
  
  Attributes
  
  Essential
  
  Desirable
  
  Qualifications
  
  Clean Driving license D1
  
  Health and Safety Qualification
  
  Willing to complete First Aid at Work training and to
  be a First Aider
  
  Experience
  
  Experience of working in a caretaking position
  
  Trade experience
  
  Skills and Knowledge  Good numeracy and literacy skills and IT skills
  
  Physical capability to undertake role.
  
  Working knowledge of health and safety
  
  Working knowledge of Moving and Handling
  procedures
  
  Knowledge of cleaning procedures, infection
  prevention control and COSHH
  
  Basic maintenance skills – both inside and external
  grounds
  
  Gardening skills
  
  The ability to supervise and teach an assistant
  
  Personal Attributes
  
  Good communication skills and teamwork.
  
  A flexible approach to working
  
  The Next Step Trust
  The Hoover Building, Westfield Street, Halifax, HX1 2DN
  Tel. 01422 330938
  admin@nextsteptrust.co.uk  www.nextsteptrust.org.uk
  Registered Charity No. 1114197
  Registered Company No. 5711840
  
  An eye for detail and the ability to review and
  improve work and processes.
  
  To be able to independently organise and prioritise
  tasks and complete work to timescales.
  
  Responsible nature and willingness to be a
  keyholder and respond to on call.
  
  Be able to travel between sites (mileage allowance
  paid)
  
  A commitment to equality and Inclusion.
  
  A flexible approach to work.
  
  Willingness to complete training.
  
  The Next Step Trust
  The Hoover Building, Westfield Street, Halifax, HX1 2DN
  Tel. 01422 330938
  admin@nextsteptrust.co.uk  www.nextsteptrust.org.uk
  Registered Charity No. 1114197
  Registered Company No. 5711840
  
  

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  Education Business Manager

  DIOCESE OF HEXHAM AND NEWCASTLE

  35,000 per year

  Diocesan Offices

  Full-time

  1st February 2026

  As leading ambassadors for education within the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle we are delighted to be advertising the role of Education Business Manager within our Education Team based at our Diocesan Offices, Newcastle upon Tyne.

  This position is pivotal in supporting the Director and Deputy Director of Education in current and future educational needs through the development, engagement and preservation of Catholic education.

  The successful candidate will be the interface to ensure our Education Department is proficient and productive and that resources are allocated effectively to enable us to support schools and Catholic Education Trusts (CETs) in the delivery of a high-quality Catholic education.

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  Housing and Income Support Officer

  RESPONSE ORGANISATION

  31,200 per year

  Littlemore, Oxfordshire

  Full-time

  2nd March 2026

  Careers at Response

  Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health?

  Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living.

  Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health? 

  Housing & Income Support Officer - £31,200 – £36,400 per annum (Salaries vary depending on experience)

  Hours – 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday

  Department – Housing & Property

  Location – Littlemore, Oxfordshire

  What You’ll Be Doing:

  Response are recruiting for a Housing & Income Support Officer within our Housing & Property Team. The Housing & Income Support Officer will provide robust occupancy related support, income management, and safeguarding interventions within supported accommodation. They will ensure residents sustain their occupancies, manage payments, and receive necessary support while maintaining compliance with housing regulations and safeguarding policies. The postholder will work closely with internal teams, external agencies, and vulnerable residents to promote financial stability, housing security, and overall well-being. If you are a motivated individual looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to a compassionate organisation, we want to hear from you!

  Overall job responsibility:

  Some of the core duties include:

  • Monitor rent accounts, identify arrears, and take proactive steps to prevent debt escalation.
  • Engage with residents to agree on affordable repayment plans and provide budgeting support.
  • Assist residents in accessing Housing Benefit, Universal Credit, and other financial and/or benefit entitlements.
  • Work closely with the Finance team to address outstanding debts and implement effective debt management strategies.
  • Help residents maintain their occupancies by addressing housing-related challenges such as rent issues, challenging behaviour, non-engagement, and property maintenance concerns.
  • Conduct regular occupancy sustainment visits, tenancy reviews, inspections, health and safety visits, welfare checks, and support assessments.
  • Identify safeguarding concerns, ensuring they are reported and escalated in line with organisational and legal requirements.
  • Work with support agencies, social services, and safeguarding leads to ensure residents receive the necessary protection and interventions.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential records of safeguarding cases and actions taken.
  • Assist in managing occupancy breaches, challenging behaviour complaints, and safeguarding incidents.
  • Support the allocation and void management process to ensure smooth transitions for new residents.
  • Conduct property inspections, ensuring homes meet health & safety and housing compliance standards.
  • Develop strong working relationships with external agencies, such as local authorities, welfare services, and safeguarding teams.
  • Organise workshops and one-to-one sessions on financial management, tenancy sustainment, and safeguarding awareness.

  The Successful Applicant:

  Our main priority for all our roles at Response is to find people that can live our values every day – Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational. We provide excellent training on everything else, but we do ask that you have: 

  • Relevant qualification in housing management, safeguarding, or a related field (e.g., CIH Level 3, Diploma in Housing, or equivalent experience).
  • Safeguarding and welfare benefits training (or willingness to undertake).
  • Strong knowledge of rent collection processes, arrears prevention, and welfare benefits
  • Experience in housing management, income collection, or occupancy sustainment.
  • Experience working with vulnerable residents and understanding safeguarding protocols.
  • Experience working to strict deadlines without compromising content and service.
  • IT literate with experience using MS Office packages.
  • Ability to identify and respond to safeguarding concerns effectively.
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills to engage with residents and external agencies.
  • Ability to manage caseloads, prioritise workload, and work independently.
  • Strong literacy and numeracy skills
  • Strong pl...
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  Support Worker Relief (Housing)

  ACCESS COMMUNITY TRUST

  12.6 per hour

  Lowestoft

  Full-time

  Locations:

  Bostock House

  Fyffe Centre

  Beaconsfield House

  Phoenix House

  Job Description:

  We have several new posts available to support our housing related support accommodation in Lowestoft. Our customers have a range of support needs and our housing aims to reduce the risk of homelessness by enabling customers to improve their outcomes, attain and sustain accommodation, and to move on to independent living.

  Post : 0 hours Relief role for annual leave cover

  Pay: £12.60 per hour

  Job Summary:

  Operating within a small team providing in-reach and out-reach support, the Support Worker will provide high level support to customers and provide specialist advice, guidance and enable customers in their journey to achieve their goals. The Support Worker will provide support services to customers and the wider local population through a number of proactive and reactive activities focused on key outcome themes – improved mental health, reduction of criminal behaviour, substance misuse support including harm minimisation advice and guidance, improved life skills, positive behaviour engagement, independent living.

  The Support Worker role will require flexible and adaptive working practises to meet client’s immediate support needs and support requests from other services. The role will be supported by a team of Support Workers and Practitioners with specialist knowledge and skills to assist in meeting a diverse range of customer needs as outlined in customer support plans, and will receive regular case management support to assist customers to achieve their goals and maintain good quality support practice.

  The postholder will work in a wider community context, providing outreach support and services and engaging in wider community events as and when required.

  Person Specification (Essential/Desirable)

  Experience

  • Applicants must have previous experience of working within a supported accommodation or similar environment and supporting vulnerable people / families with issues relating to financial hardship, homelessness, mental health and substance misuse (E)
  • Applicants must have a detailed knowledge of services and support available to vulnerable people in need and a thorough understanding and commitment to Safeguarding (E).
  • Applicants must hold a working knowledge of health and safety (within a supported accommodation environment and/or within the community) where lone working is applicable (E)
  • Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have experience in working with internal and external stakeholders within a support discipline (E)

  Qualifications

  • Knowledge of housing related support or care/support environment (E)
  • Education to Level 2 standard or equivalent vocational/life experience, with a commitment to undertaking a Level 3 qualification (E)
  • A professional qualification in housing, social work, community work or similar area of work (D)
  • Significant lived experience within factors which relate to our clients. This can include knowledge of substance misuse, the welfare system, homelessness, long term unemployment, mental health, financial hardship (D)
  • A qualification or experience based upon helping others to learn, such as train the trainer or other practical experience (D)

  Work-Focused Skills

  • Ability and means to travel across a geographical area within a short timeframe (E)
  • Applicants must hold a current driving licence and have the use of a car (D)
  • Applicants should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and must be able to work and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team (E)
  • Applicants must be able to manage their own workload, support colleagues and use initiative as appropriate and be open to constantly changing work routines (E)
  • Applicants should have functional IT skills as the role will involve the use of Microsoft packages and specialist performance reporting systems (E)
  • Applicants must be able to demonstrate where they have been able to directly or indirectly support clients to identify their own solutions and deliver person-centred practices (E)
  • Applicants must be able to demonstrate how they use empowerment and a solution-focussed approach to problem solving (E)
  • Applicants must be able to demonstrate being a team player (E)
  • Experience of working in challenging situations and being able to find practical solutions (E)

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  Women’s Recovery Coordinator

  THE NELSON TRUST

  25,000 - 27,000 per year

  Salisbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

  Full-time

  1st January 2027

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  Join Our Team as a Women's Recovery Coordinator!

  Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of women facing complex challenges? The Nelson Trust is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Women's Recovery Coordinator to join our team.

  The Nelson Trust, in partnership with Connect, is dedicated to providing comprehensive community support to women facing substance misuse and additional complex needs. Our holistic and gender-responsive approach ensures that women receive the highest quality of care, advice, and intervention.

  As a Women's Recovery Coordinator, you'll play a crucial role in delivering high-quality, gender-responsive support to women experiencing substance misuse and multiple complex needs. You'll manage a caseload of 25 women, providing holistic, person-centred care and interventions to help them achieve their recovery goals.

  Key responsibilities:

  • Provide one-on-one support with practical issues such as finances, housing, and employment.
  • Develop and implement comprehensive, strength-based recovery plans.
  • Conduct thorough assessments of client needs across various domains.
  • Collaborate with partner agencies to ensure effective multi-agency working.
  • Offer bespoke interventions in both group and individual settings.

  What we are looking for:

  • At least 2 years of experience working with women with multiple complex needs.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge of substance misuse interventions and motivational interviewing.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  • Car driver with access to a vehicle and willingness to travel.

  Due to the nature of the work carried out in our Women’s Centres this role is restricted to female applicants only in accordance with the provisions of the occupational requirement (Equality Act 2010, pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1).

  The Nelson Trust is committed to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced Children & Adults DBS check

  We have become known for the quality of our work and ability to provide bespoke care and support services. While we are proud of our achievements so far, we are ambitious and want to continue to grow and diversify our workforce.

  We recognise that employees from different backgrounds bring unique knowledge, perspectives and experiences and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from individuals across all sectors of society.

  This is an opportunity for new, challenging and highly rewarding experiences. Our staff make a real difference to people’s lives and in return for your commitment and enthusiasm, we offer a comprehensive training and development programme, a generous pension scheme and a positive working environment.

  If you're ready to make a real impact and be part of a team that values your contributions, apply now to become our next Women's Recovery Coordinator!

  Applications for this position will be reviewed as they are received and the position will close once a suitable candidate has been appointed.

  Women’s Recovery Coordinator

  Salisbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

  SP1

  £25,000 to £27,000 per year

  Permanent - Full-time

  Posted today

  Closing date: 01/01/2027

  Job reference: 130126

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  Women’s Recovery Coordinator

  Salisbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

  £25,000 to £27,000 per year

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  School Lunchtime Supervisor

  HOPELANDS PREPARATORY SCHOOL

  267.13 per hour

  Stonehouse, Gloucestershire

  Part-time

  School Lunchtime Supervisor to start ASAP
  
  7.5 hours per week, Term Time only (35 weeks)
  
  Monday to Friday, 1.5 hours daily, 11:50am – 1:20pm
  
  £12.21/hour, £267.13 per month (paid over 12 months)
  
  We at Hopelands School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated lunchtime supervisor
  to join our  friendly team of lunchtime  staff. We are a small, nurturing  independent prep school in
  Stonehouse, Gloucestershire. The successful candidate will be hard working, friendly and will have a
  professional and nurturing manner with the children.
  
  Key responsibilities include:
  
  •
  
  Supervise pupils during lunch in the dining hall, promoting a calm and respectful environment.
  
  •  Assist with the serving of food and support younger children as needed.
  
  •  Oversee  children  during  outdoor  play,  ensuring  their  safety,  inclusion,  and wellbeing  at  all
  
  times.
  
  •  Encourage positive behaviour, good manners, and safe play, both indoors and outdoors.
  
  •  Manage  minor  incidents  and  report  any  concerns  or  accidents  to  the  appropriate  staff
  
  member.
  
  •  Work  collaboratively  with  the
  
  lunchtime  team  and  school  staff,  maintaining  clear
  
  communication and following school policies, including safeguarding and health & safety.
  
  Further  information  about  the  school  can  be  found  on:  www.hopelands.org.uk.  School  visits  are
  welcome.
  
  To  apply,  please  request  and  complete  the  application  pack  and  forward  it  to the  School  Business
  Manager, Sam Compton (scompton@hopelands.org.uk)
  
  The  school  is  committed  to  equal  opportunities  and  safeguarding  and  promoting  the  welfare  of
  children and expects its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to
  undergo  child  protection  screening  including  checks  with  past  employers  and  the  Disclosure  and
  Barring Service. Please note, shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.