PCRS is a substance misuse service based in Forest Hill, Lewisham. PCRS is one of two treatment providers within the borough of Lewisham. PCRS operates from the main service based at 55 Dartmouth Road and eight GP hubs enabling service users to be seen at different locations within the borough. We offer one-to-one psychosocial key-working sessions, mutual aid support i.e.: groups, community alcohol detoxes as well as referrals to residential rehabs, day programs, and employment and training support. At our GP hubs we offer opiate substitute treatment to service users misusing opioids.

Aftercare team delivers 12-week structured Abstinence and Relapse Prevention group program as well as one-to-one psychosocial key working sessions.

The successful candidate will join our newly established and innovative multi-agency team led by Lewisham Children’s Social Care, known as the Family Wellbeing Team, which provides integrated mental health, substance misuse and family support for parents of children on statutory Child in Need plans.

The overall aim of this team is to improve the safety and wellbeing of children affected by the substance use and mental health needs of their parents and carers. This will be achieved through providing support to parents to ensure that substance misuse no longer impacts on their ability to care for their child, and to improve their mental health and wellbeing, including by addressing the underlying trauma that may be contributing to their substance misuse.

Whilst the post will sit within the Substance Misuse Team it provides an exciting opportunity to work jointly with Lewisham Children’s Social Care and Mental Health Service. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to interface directly with partner agencies including Primary Care, Secondary Care and MIND to ensure effective service delivery and discharge planning.

We are committed to fair chances for all and making sure everyone can access the help and support they need to realise their potential. By joining our teams of passionate individuals, you will be contributing to making this happen.  You can really make a difference by believing in our service users and their ability to make positive changes when they don’t always believe in themselves.

Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address you provide on your application form. We will contact shortlisted candidates by email to confirm the arrangements for interview. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notification as you will not be notified by any other means. Please remember to check your junk folder.

Waythrough (formerly Humankind) launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support.

We have almost 200 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people.

Bringing together two big organisations is not a small task and it’ll take a while to fully integrate our systems, processes and approaches. That’s why you will notice the jobs here are still branded ‘Humankind’. Next year we’ll be fully integrating our recruitment systems but for now they are separate.

Thanks for bearing with us – and don’t forget to check out the Waythrough (formerly Humankind) jobs on the Richmond Fellowship and Aquarius job site

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We value unique perspectives and experiences that everyone can bring, and fully understand the strength in diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. If you have a genuine passion for working for us, we want to hear for you. We also welcome applications from people with lived experience with substance use. If you require support with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at