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Job Title: Supportworker
Location: Heather Lodge - London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Salary: £28,808.00
Hours: Hours: 40 hours per week including weekends
Contract: Permanent
PRHA is a great place to work – Our award winning teams work together to improve the lives of our residents and make a real contribution to ending homelessness.
As an IIP Gold standard employer we value our staff and commit to develop their skills and support them in their important work.
Bring your enthusiasm and your desire to make a difference to the lives of homeless people.
Do you have the commitment and values to make a real difference to the lives of people Mental Health? Are you passionate about empowering people to improve their quality of life, while supporting them to realise their hopes, dreams and aspirations?
PRHA provides high quality, person-centred support to people with mental health and other support needs. The support we offer is tailored to the individual client’s needs and wants, whilst encouraging independence and community engagement.
We are looking for
· A calm, resourceful and energetic individual who is highly motivated, hardworking and keen to support people with mental health in a proactive and holistic manner.
· Skills in positive communication and engagement, and will be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for all our service users.
· Ability to support people to maintain a healthy state of wellbeing, mentally, physically and emotionally.
· Willing to embrace all aspects of the role including, but not limited to, providing support with domestic tasks, and supporting individuals to access work, education and social opportunities.
· You will be required to work in a flexible manner, on a roster basis, which will include evenings, weekends and sleep-in shifts. Previous experience, whilst desirable, is not necessary
What we offer
We offer our staff a generous benefits package, which includes:
· Pension Scheme – We offer a group stakeholder pension scheme with 2% employer's contribution, employee contribution is 5%
· Holidays - Employees receive up to 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising with long service
· Medical – we provide a “Cash Back" Scheme for a range of services such as dental, physio, chiropody, health& wellbeing
· Training Programmes – We provide comprehensive training to our employees to enable them to grow in their career and achieve their professional aspirations.
· Season Ticket Loans – We offer interest-free season ticket loans after successful probation
· Life Assurance - Upon death whilst in service, a Death in Service payment may be made according to the scheme rules. The payment covers 3 times of the employee’s annual salary.
It is required for this post that the successful candidates will have to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check.
The Daniel Spargo-Mabbs Foundation is a drug and alcohol education charity that aims to support young people to make safe choices about drugs and alcohol and reduce harm. We do this through increasing understanding of the effects and risks, and helping to develop life skills and resilience. The Foundation was set up in January 2014 by Tim and Fiona Spargo-Mabbs in response to the death of their 16-year-old son Daniel having taken ecstasy
We are recruiting a Drugs Education Coordinator (Scotland) to join our team. This role will involve the coordination and delivery of DSMF drug education in Scotland, based in the Grampian region, working with the Head of Education and Engagement and Director to develop provision regionally and more widely.
Suitable candidates will:
- be passionate about supporting young people to make safer choices about drugs and alcohol
- have experience of developing and delivering drug and/or alcohol education in schools, colleges and/or the community
- have experience of working with young people, including a knowledge of substance use and its impacts
- have experience of project coordination, with excellent organisation skills
- be a skilled and effective communicator, both in writing and orally, with a wide range of people and agencies
- enjoy working remotely in a small and busy team
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Edward Gibbons House is seeking an enthusiastic Senior Substance Misuse Worker to support our amazing residents.
Providence Row Housing Association has been helping homeless people in East London since 1860. We provide social housing along with excellent services that aim to support homeless people with complex needs and enable their recovery. We remain committed to our East London roots and currently serve the communities in Tower Hamlets, Hackney and the City of London.
Our Senior Substance Misuse Worker works alongside members of the support team to create a safe and welcoming environment within a psychologically informed environment. You will contribute to the development of the recovery hub, by providing expertise in alcohol and drug misuse. Taking a lead role in delivering training/ advising staff on substance misuse issues, liaison with substance misuse agencies, facilitating multidisciplinary case conferences and negotiating access to detox and treatment services. Carrying out assessments of drug and alcohol usage with key clients, delivering brief and extended interventions, outlining risks, advice on harm minimisation and refer to specialist agencies.
You will also conduct surveys of residents view and opinions, assist with audits and reporting on the service, help to ensure compliance with regulation and best practice, and work with a Support Team which promotes person centred coproduced approaches.
You need to have experience of working with homeless people with complex needs, have a good understanding of strengths, needs, and risks they experience. Be competent with computer systems, and comfortable completing regular performance reports. The Senior Substance Misuse Worker is a day shift based role with evening and weekend working.
PRHA is seeking to increase diversity within our organisation. We would welcome interest from people with experience of homelessness, from a black or minority ethnic background and/or with a disability.
For further details please see the full job description.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Daniel Spargo-Mabbs Foundation is a drug and alcohol education charity that aims to support young people to make safe choices about drugs and alcohol and reduce harm. We do this through increasing understanding of the effects and risks, and helping to develop life skills and resilience. The Foundation was set up in January 2014 by Tim and Fiona Spargo-Mabbs in response to the death of their 16-year-old son Daniel having taken ecstasy
We are recruiting an Operations Coordinator to join our team. This role will work closely with the Director to provide Executive Assistant support; work with the Head of Operations to provide HR and finance administration and coordination; and will provide general administrative support across the staff team. This is a new post to support our ever-growing work, and will be based in our Purley office.
Suitable candidates will:
- be passionate about supporting young people to make safer choices about drugs and alcohol
- have experience of providing EA support
- have experience and confidence of using financial data and of coordinating both finance and HR-related processes
- have excellent organisation and multi-tasking skills, with experience of coordinating a range of admin processes
- be a skilled and clear communicator, enjoying working closely with a number of people within the extended team
- enjoy working in a small and busy team
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join our team as a Safeguarding Manager in Stoke-on-Trent.
WithYou has an exciting opportunity in our Stoke Community Drug and Alcohol service for a Safeguarding Manager to contribute to the development of a fully integrated safeguarding culture. We’re looking for an experienced Qualified Social Worker, with exceptional leadership skills and expertise within safeguarding - if this sounds like you, we’d love to hear more.
As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. Find out more about us here.
As an organisation we do not have a sponsorship license and are unable to provide sponsorship to live and work in the UK. As such candidates are required to hold the right to work in the UK for the duration of the contract you are applying for.
Please note that you must have current Social Worker England registration to be considered for this position.
The closing date for applications is 17th August 2025. Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. All applicants must submit a CV along with a cover letter explaining why they should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter.
Job Description
Reporting into the Head of Service Delivery, the Safeguarding Manager will be responsible for ensuring robust compliance within the service, including with external regulatory bodies and will work closely with colleagues in the Operations Leadership Team, sharing effective practice as required. You will be responsible for raising the standards of safeguarding practice we provide to our service users to ensure that they are safe, effective, and responsive to client needs and will work alongside colleagues to improve outcomes. You will be accountable for ensuring that safeguarding is always a priority and will be the subject matter expert within the service, providing them with support to deliver high-quality services. This is a truly hands on role, making a tangible difference to our services and those who access them.
This position is full time and fixed term until 31/03/2026. The salary for this role is £34,000 - £44,290 per annum (dependant on experience).
Essential Skills
You will be a compassionate and motivated Social Worker, with the ability to connect quickly with the people we support, treating them respectfully and with dignity and ensuring that they are at the heart of our organisation. We’re looking for demonstrable experience of leadership within safeguarding services, ideally within the substance misuse arena and within complex organisations. As a visible and inspirational leader, you will drive a culture of cohesion within your team. Fundamentally, we are looking for someone who is passionate about what we do, bringing a dynamic and proactive approach. We have exciting plans for the future - there’s never been a better time to join us!
To carry out this role successfully you will:
- be a Fully Qualified Social Worker (BASW, DipSW, CQSW, CSS), and registered with Social Work England
- be able to demonstrate your experience of working across complex health, social care or criminal justice landscapes, and have experience working in partnership with a range of statutory and non-statutory agencies
- be able to demonstrate experience of providing leadership in safeguarding services
- have experience of managing and leading drug and alcohol, mental health or similar services
- be able to demonstrate a proven track record of provision of supervision to registered Social Workers
- The ability to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders
For more information and to apply please visit our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Criminal Justice – Ref: 1576
Criminal Justice Assertive in Reach Specialism – Ref: 1577
Salary: £25,630 - £30,490 per annum, depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Worcestershire with a caseload in one of our locality teams: Worcester and Malvern, Redditch and Wychavon or Kidderminster and Bromsgrove
Cranstoun is a charity which believes in creating a better, healthier and safer world. With passionate staff, courageous people and the knowledge and expertise to match, Cranstoun empowers people to change and rebuild their lives.
We provide a range of services for those affected by alcohol and other drugs across Worcestershire.
Across Worcestershire, Cranstoun co-ordinate the treatment and support of people who use our services, helping them to deal with their substance use so that they can change their lives, be happy and reach their goals.
Two exciting opportunities have arisen to be part of the Cranstoun Worcestershire service as part of our Criminal Justice Team. We are seeking competent and knowledgeable Key Workers with Criminal Justice Assertive in Reach Specialism, providing targeted support to improve continuity of care between prisons and other criminal justice partners with the Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service. You will be responsible for delivering a good quality safe service to the people you support, including assessment and engagement support, case load management, needle syringe programme delivery, harm reduction and interventions. You will have good knowledge of harm reduction.
The most important thing you’ll bring to these roles is your desire and ability to make a positive difference to people’s lives.
Our staff teams are motivated and committed to delivering a quality service to residents of Worcestershire, we are looking for likeminded individuals to join us. You will have good Microsoft Office skills and be able to manage your own diary efficiently and proactively. You will have integrity, enthusiasm, and a passion to make a difference.
Post holders may be required to work some evenings, to meet our service delivery requirements. The core service operates Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm.
All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept CVs.
To download an application form please visit the website via the apply button.
Please quote the correct reference number for the role you are applying for in your application.
Closing date: Sunday 24 August 2025.
Interviews week commencing 1 September 2025.
Salary range: £25,630 - £30,490 (depending on experience) + 8% shift allowance per annum
Hours: 35 per week covering a range of shifts (between 7am and 10pm for Monday to Friday, and 8am to 4pm for Saturday and Sunday)
Typical shifts include: 7am-3pm/8am-4pm/10am-6pm /2pm-10pm
Contract: Permanent
Location: Based within the custody suites of West Midlands Police
This advertised role will work between Wolverhampton, Oldbury, Stechford, Bloxwich, Coventry, Birmingham (Perry Barr) and Bourneville Police Custody suites
Job Ref: 1574
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Arrest Referral Worker in our CARS team, which has had, and continues to receive, national recognition.
Cranstoun are proud to work with the West Midlands Police Crime and Commissioner to deliver the Cranstoun Arrest Referral Service within the custody suites of West Midlands Police, and West Midlands Courts, offering drug and alcohol using offenders the opportunity to break the cycle of substance related crime.
Are you currently working as a substance use worker, probation officer, or could you bring transferable skills and experience to our team? Are you a good listener? Can you motivate people to change? Are you comfortable working with vulnerable people? This is a great opportunity to have a positive impact on people’s lives!
You will work between police custody and criminal courts. You will assess, advise and refer offenders, providing them the opportunity to access treatment to address their substance use. Working with courts you will promote the use of Community Sentence Treatment Requirements (Drug Rehabilitations Requirements and Alcohol Treatment Requirements) amongst all court professionals and the judiciary, contributing to Pre Sentence Reports and advocate for our service users.
You will be responsible for delivering all elements of substance use work including assertive engagement, harm reduction support (including naloxone provision), as well as other associated duties. You need to have an understanding of the issues faced by people who use drugs and alcohol, and who commit crime, and be dedicated to delivering a service that supports these individuals to make positive changes to their behaviour, health and well-being.
All roles within this service are subject to enhanced DBS checks and West Midlands Police vetting.
Applications for part time hours will be considered.
To apply, download an application pack from the website via the apply button.
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept CVs.
Closing date: Sunday 10 August 2025.
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Supported Housing Manager
Treasures Foundation offers accommodation and outreach to vulnerable women who have backgrounds of addiction, trauma, mental health and the criminal justice system. We provide housing and support until women can make the transition into their own homes, with some long-arm support extending beyond this period.
The Area Manager will work alongside the COO and CEO to help develop and manage the existing service as well as a new detox provision. Duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
· Providing guidance to Specialist Support Manager, Project workers and Volunteers to support their professional development, ensuring that the service is run professionally, efficiently and effectively.
· Fostering a holistic approach to supporting staffs needs, through supervision and appraisals.
· Seeking and highlighting opportunities for change at project/ organisational level
· Creating and developing a group programme which meets the needs of the women and aims of the project, such as effective communication and conflict resolution
· Planning and managing the staff rota and Out of Hours emergency on call rota, required to meet the needs of the service
· Reviewing and auditing the service on a continual basis, ensuring that it meets both the needs of the residents and quality standards.
· Ensuring the safety of the houses by managing challenging behaviour, through conflict resolution and following procedures
· Fostering good working relationships with key stakeholders
· Overseeing the individual tailored programmes created by project staff.
· Helping to build and develop relationships with outside organisations in order to promote the work of Treasures and identify opportunities to achieve the best outcomes for residents.
· Adhering to relevant policies and procedures
· Ensure staff update data base system and log reports
· Updating trustees quarterly on the service by providing a written report
Person Specification
Essential
· Experience managing supported living or residential care (ideally mental health focused)
· Knowledge of working with individuals with complex or challenging behaviours
· Comfortable supporting and leading staff teams
· Strong communication and organisational skills
· Someone proactive, confident, and committed to high standards of care and support
This post is subject to an Enhanced Level with a Barred List DBS check, although we do not discriminate, and we actively welcome applications from those with lived experience of the Criminal Justice System and/or in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
Please note - Female only applicants please
Please submit a personal statement/cover letter
Treasures Foundation was established to provide accommodation and outreach support for women who have a history of drug abuse and offending.


Join The Hepatitis C Trust – Make a Difference in Liver Health
The Hepatitis C Trust works nationally with peers who use their lived experience to raise awareness, provide training, and improve access to hepatitis C testing and treatment.
In partnership with the Royal Berkshire & Thames Valley ODN, we’re expanding our work to include a Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) surveillance and early liver disease detection programme in Royal Berkshire & Thames Valley.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has experience in health services or working with volunteers.
- Has been affected by or supported someone with liver disease.
- Can work independently, engage with stakeholders, and drive community outreach.
In this role, you will:
- Promote liver screening and early detection in the community.
- Support patients through assessment and ongoing care.
- Coordinate workshops and raise awareness.
- Collaborate with local hospitals and outreach clinics.
Requirements:
- Full driving licence and own vehicle.
- Willingness to travel across the region.
- Passion for patient-led care.
The Hepatitis C Trust is a charity dedicated to eliminating hepatitis C in the UK by 2030.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for people who are enthusiastic, great at building relationships, motivated, willing to get stuck in, committed and reliable. The role of a support worker is highly demanding and you will be working to address complex needs and challenging behaviour by providing assertive, consistent and enabling support to people with complex mental health problems, Autistic Spectrum Conditions, learning disabilities and substance misuse issues. We deliver our support and housing services 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
Essential
• An NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) and / or experience in a relevant field are essential.
• DBS Certificate registered on the update service
• Car driver and use of a car
• Understanding of professional boundaries
• Good IT skills using MS Word and Smart Phone Apps for rotas and electronic notes
• Flexible approach to working
Cultural awareness and ability to meet the different cultural needs of a variety of tenant groups
SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Tenant-related support tasks:
• Every three months, to assess Tenants’ support needs in all aspects of their daily living skills and design support plans in conjunction with the tenant, their families and carers (where appropriate), lead colleagues, care managers and relevant professionals.
• To review and complete Support Plans, Risk Assessments, Health Action Plans, Hospital Passports and Epilepsy Passport where appropriate.
• Complete budgeting plans with Tenants and provide support with money management skills
• Support tenants with shopping for food/household goods in keeping with budgeting plans
• Support tenants with meal preparation, cooking, baking and promoting a healthy eating routine.
• Arranging/supporting/monitoring of health appointments and routine health checks and GP appointments including:
✓ Drug and alcohol services
✓ Clozaril clinic blood testing appointments and monitoring smoking and alcohol levels
✓ Depot clinic appointments
✓ Dental check ups
✓ Optical check ups
✓ Specialist Health checks – e.g. diabetic, epilepsy, dietician, smear tests, Mammograms, Blood pressure and ‘Flu jabs
• Review and update Tenant Personal Information Sheet and other tenant-related documentation.
• To administer medication in line with the organisation’s Medication Administration policy and procedure for the safe administration of medicines.
• Plan, arrange and encourage social activities by the Tenants.
• To supervise and encourage gardening duties and other neighbourly and community responsibilities.
• To provide personal care to tenants as necessary.
Tenancy-related support tasks
• To Support the Tenants in keeping their homes safe and secure and carry out:
• Monthly health and safety audits of properties of key tenants
• Fire risk assessments
• Setting up tenancy related bills
• Contacting and liaising with Utility companies
• Ensuring that tenancy related bills are paid on time
• Housing Benefit claims (BECs) • Dealing with queries from DWP
• Support the tenant with day to day cleaning in the home, including regular ‘deep cleans’
• Ensuring the correct household refuse and recycling bins are put out for collection on the relevant days.
▪ To complete all necessary records of inspections undertaken, repairs needed, identified risks etc.
Miscellaneous/Administrative tasks
• Ensure session sheets are complete and up to date.
• Ensure CareLineLive Care Management Software notes are completed following each support session
• Complete timely and comprehensive incident reports
• Undertake Money Log Audits
• Undertake Medication Administration Record sheet (MARs) audits
• Complete Medication Return sheets • Complete feedback questionnaires with tenants
• Undertake mandatory and good practice training
• Attend and participate in supervision
• To observe and promote Blue Pits Housing Action’s Health and Safety Policy.
• Attend and participate in training and staff meetings. To attend other meetings as required.
• To participate in training as required for personal and professional develop and ensure that Personal Training records are maintained.
• To liaise with care managers in a professional manner and attend multi-agency care planning meetings as required.
• To carry out any other duties and responsibilities or activities that may be reasonably required by the Leadership Team.
To provide high quality accommodation and preventative / enabling support services in the Rochdale, Heywood and Middleton areas.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Family Worker Location: Exeter Salary: £24,500 - £30,790 per annum Vacancy Type: Full-time, permanent Closing Date: 08 Aug 2025 Are you passionate about supporting individuals and families affected by drug or alcohol use? Do you want to be part of a compassionate, forward-thinking team helping people build resilience and thrive? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
About you
Who are we… What can Waythrough (formerly Humankind) offer you…
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Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value.





The post-holder will maintain a manageable caseload of clients needing support with their welfare rights and benefits. The role is to support the Welfare Rights Advice Project Team with the following:
- To carry out an initial client assessment, identifying any issues with their benefits and any claims they can make to maximise their income.
- Provide casework (including challenging decisions) for welfare benefits available to clients with mental health difficulties and their carers: i.e. Personal Independence Payments, Universal Credit, Employment and Support Allowance and Housing Benefit.
- Provide information and advice as appropriate about issues related to a client’s particular situation.
- Provide advice and casework for mobility and discretionary schemes and personal grants that could be of benefit to clients.
- Take referrals directly from service users, carers or staff from other agencies (encouraging use of our online referral form)
- Signpost and refer clients to agencies that assist with transition from hospital to community living, or to tackle social isolation and improve mental wellbeing.
- Maintain records in accordance with Hear Us policies and procedures, including the handling of confidential and private documents and keeping written and computer records up to date and secure.
- Liaise with GPs, CMHT’s and other agencies to obtain supporting documents, by telephone, letter and e-mail.
- Taking confidential telephone messages from clients and outside agencies.
- Take part in weekly WRAP team meetings regarding case allocation, and stay up to date with changes in benefits legislation.
- Attend regular supervision and yearly appraisals with line manager.
- Assist WRAP manager to write reports and evaluate the project for funding bids and to support and promote the project.
- Collect and distribute flyers and leaflets for signposting purposes.
- Attend Hear Us staff meetings, staff development days, and other Hear Us events (e.g. Hear Us Open Forum) where directed by line manager.
- Attend identified training and other personal development activities that will support you in this role.
- Develop and maintain healthy working practices for yourself, with clear personal and professional boundaries.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about people with lived experience of the justice system being at the forefront of its ongoing design and improvement? Do you want to play a pivotal role in successfully promoting and raising funds for our charity that puts lived experience front and centre of its leadership, operations and influencing work?
User Voice is a pioneering charity that works with people with convictions to support and develop their confidence, skills and mindsets. They then deliver our programmes to many more people who are impacted by the criminal justice system.
80% of our staff have convictions, meaning we’ve been there – in court, in prison, or on probation – we own our own pasts, so we understand the challenges first hand and use our own lived expertise to inform everything we do.
This exciting role will involve coordinating communications to promote our work and engage stakeholders, and assisting in the development and implementation of plans to secure financial support for the charity, by aligning fundraising and communication strategies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job description
Treasures Foundation provides housing and support for women recovering from addiction, trauma, and involvement with the criminal justice system. We help women rebuild their lives through safe housing, access to essential services, and programmes focused on rehabilitation and long-term recovery. Our mission is to empower women to thrive in their communities and build a brighter future.
We are now seeking a Full Time and/or Part Time Keyworker to join our expanding Treasures team.
Key Responsibilities
The Keyworker will report directly to the Specialist Support Manager and will play a critical role in maintaining the effective running of Treasures Foundation’s supported housing. The core responsibilities include:
Beneficiary support
· Undertaqking key working activities including: referrals, risk assessments, support
planning
· Support beneficiaries communicating with them about their day or any difficulties that arise for them
·Take a holistic approach to support beneficiary needs, seeking and highlighting opportunities for change at the individual’s and project level
· Fostering a holistic approach to supporting beneficiaries needs, seeking and
highlighting opportunities for change at the individual’s and project/ organisational
level
· Jointly developing and delivering a group programme which meets the needs of the women
and aims of the project, such as effective communication and conflict resolution
· Developing individual key work plans alongside the beneficiary and offering them
appropriate support to implement them
· Supporting the beneficiaries to access voluntary work, extra-curricular activities and
educational courses
Reporting and Compliance
· Verbal and written handover to other staff
· Use on call if needed in an emergency
· Ensure our monitoring system Lamplight is up to date
· Complete online training
· Gather data for monitoring and evaluation
Person Specification
The ideal candidate will have a passion for working in the charity sector. They will be proactive, solution-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities in a sometimes challenging environment.
Essential Skills and Experience:
· Flexible attitude with the ability to understand and implement policies and procedures, keeping the beneficiary at the heart of the work
· Demonstrable experience of lone working in a similar environment
· Excellent organisational and time-management skills
· Strong communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly to other staff members
· IT literate
Desirable Skills and Experience:
· Evidence of trauma informed qualifications or experience
What We Offer
· The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of women recovering from addiction and trauma.
· A supportive and passionate team dedicated to creating lasting change.
· Opportunities for professional development through training and teaching.
· Therapy for staff
· Regular Supervision
Treasures Foundation was established to provide accommodation and outreach support for women who have a history of drug abuse and offending.


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Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis?
Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?
If you can embody our values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness, and Responsiveness, and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you.
Community Outreach Worker (Community Support Service)
Reference: 298
Salary: £26,000 - £26,500 per annum, depending on skills and experience, inclusive of Outer London Weighting (OLW)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (5 Days)
Contract: 12 months Fixed Term
Reports to: Team Leader or Services Manager (CSS/DAS)
Main base(s): Watford Wellbeing Centre, providing outreach around Three Rivers.
Purpose of Post
The Community Outreach Worker (Community Support Service) provides people with complex needs who have mental health as a primary need. This includes people who may have drug and alcohol difficulties. Particularly when they are coming into repeat contact with Police, Tenancy Sustainment Services, Housing and Homelessness Services and Environmental Health Services.
About the service
Our Community Support Service is here to provide advice, information and holistic outreach support to people who are experiencing mental ill-health or need help with their mental wellbeing. We work alongside people to develop an individually tailored package of support that meets their needs, working with clients to find the solutions that are right for them. This service is flexible to help resolve real-life difficulties and improve client’s independence, quality of life and wellbeing.
The service will be delivered in Three Rivers, based at the Herts Mind Network Wellbeing Centre, providing outreach around Three Rivers.
The purpose of the Community Support Service Outreach Worker is to:
- To provide advice, information, onward referral and holistic support to clients with coexisting drug and alcohol difficulties and mental ill-health. These will be clients who are presenting to the Police, Anti-Social Behaviour, Tenancy Enforcement, Housing and Environmental Health Services within Three Rivers.
- To ensure that the safety and wellbeing of the client is monitored and reviewed regularly.
- To remain a source of independent support for all clients.
- Embed a person centred and solution focused approach in all aspects of the role.
- To raise greater awareness of complex needs and the effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) amongst local service providers. Supporting them to gain confidence in working positively and consistently with people who have multiple needs.
We offer:
- Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays)
- An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period.
- Ongoing training relevant to your role.
- An Employee Assistance Programme.
- Eligibility for blue light card.
- Health cover (after 6 months employment) - compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments.
Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle is essential for this role.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 8th August 2025.
Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted on a rolling basis. Early submissions are encouraged.
Interviews to be held at Watford Well-being centre
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.
Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. We recognise and value the unique combination of skills, knowledge and perspective that employing people with a lived experience, at all levels across the organisation, brings. We create an environment where the sharing of experiences and vulnerabilities to support others and create positive change is welcomed and work towards breaking down the ‘them’ and ‘us’ culture. The organisation is committed to nurturing peer relationships that allow all staff to thrive.
No agencies please.