Recruiting | Drug & Alcohol Treatment Assessment Worker – Horizons Bristol

Recruiting | Drug & Alcohol Treatment Assessment Worker – Horizons Bristol

Full Time37.5 hours per weekSalary£26,691.04 per annum pro rataClosing Date9am Friday 15th May 2026Interview DateTBCJob ReferenceAW-HB

About BDP:

Bristol Drugs Project (BDP) has been supporting the people of Bristol around their drug and alcohol for the past 40 years. We are committed to providing accessible and appropriate support for anyone who needs it and to reduce the harms caused by drugs and/or alcohol. Workers at BDP
come from diverse backgrounds and experiences, but all share a drive to make a difference in the lives of the people we work with.

Our Horizons Service:

Horizons is a brand new partnership that is delivering services to support people affected by drug and alcohol use in Bristol. We have partnered with Turning Point (who are lead provider) and seven other local and national providers: The Nelson Trust, Hawkspring, One 25, Southmead Development Trust, Southmead Project, Wellspring Settlement, and Release. As a partnership we draw on the expertise of all of the organisations involved to create a service that best meets the unique needs of the people we support.

About this role:

The Assessment Worker is a key first point of contact within the Drug and Alcohol Service, providing a welcoming, non‑judgemental and trauma‑informed response to individuals seeking support. The role involves coordinating assessment-related administration, including making
timely contact, gathering initial information and ensuring people are booked into the most appropriate service or pathway to meet their needs.

The post holder will complete comprehensive assessments, risk screenings and initial care plans using a person‑centred approach that recognises individual strengths, risks and circumstances.
With a strong understanding of substance use, safeguarding and risk management, the Assessment Worker will identify and respond to concerns appropriately, share accurate information about available support and work collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies to enable safe, timely and effective engagement with treatment.

Key Responsibilities:

• To complete comprehensive assessments, risk screens and care plans in a range of settings, over the phone and online.
• To provide solution-focussed brief interventions and crisis interventions as part of the assessment process as required.
• To give evidence-based harm reduction information at assessment as needed, including issuing naloxone.
• To provide admistrative support to process new referrals into Horizons.

What we are looking for:

• A non-judgemental & empathetic approach
• A commitment to evidence-based practise and harm reduction principles
• A strong understanding of substance use, safeguarding and risk management
• Excellent organisational skills and an attention to detail working in a complex field

What we offer:

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising by a day per year of service up to five years
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Thorough line management and reflective practice programme
• Extensive and ongoing training
• Cycle to work scheme

How to apply

Please download the job description and advert here:

Then visit our Application Hub to find our application form and other helpful information to support your application.

Questions:

For an informal chat about this role, please contact Paul Sargent on Paul.sargent@horizonsbristol.co.uk or 07928740398.

If you have questions regarding the application process or need some support in completing your application, please email recruitment@bdp.org.uk or call 0117 987 6001 and ask for recruitment.