Substance misuse jobs

The Hepatitis C Trust runs national projects where peers draw on their lived experience of drug use and hepatitis C to support others. We are now recruiting for a new and exciting role to join our growing Wales team. 

As part of an experienced team, working alongside local drug treatment systems (drug and alcohol services) this role will promote hepatitis C awareness, deliver blood borne virus testing and referral and support to hepatitis C treatment. 

The role will support volunteer peers and increase the project’s reach to underserved communities. You’ll be providing vital harm reduction interventions including needle, syringe and naloxone provision across Cwm Taf Morgannwg area. 

We value creativity, innovation, and compassion. We encourage applications from people with lived experience.Full support, coaching and training will be given. 

Youth Impact Advert

Permanent with funding until 31st May 2029

35 hours

£29,855 per annum

Location: Plymouth

Benefits include but not limited to:

-36 days' annual leave, inclusive of flexible bank holidays, increasing with length of service

-Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

-We match up to 8% pension

-Free counselling service

-Opportunities to develop and widen your skills

-2 days of paid volunteering time per annum to support another part of the organisation

About us:The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We deliver essential local services that provide safe, trusted support to children and young people during times of significant need.

Our Youth Impact domain creates impact for children and young people. With highly skilled and experienced staff working across England and Wales, we provide direct support to children, young people, parents and carers, as well as conduct research and influence Government to make changes. We also provide training for professionals. Our value driven team change the lives of children in this country for the better — and with your help and expertise, tomorrow we can support even more.

About the role:You'll play a key part in our Plymouth Substance Misuse Service, working with individual young people who misuse substances and their families, and to act as a consultant to other professionals who may require specialist help and support.

We're looking for a skilled child-centred practitioner with the ability to ensure that all young people in contact with the service are assessed and treated for identified drugs/alcohol problems, making a real impact in the lives of children and young people.

Key skills and experience:

The required skills and competencies for this role are:

-Knowledge of substance misuse (drugs and alcohol) and awareness of national and local initiatives, including vaping, SCRA's, THC.

-Knowledge of relevant policy and government drug strategy documents

-Knowledge of the criminal justice process, specifically in relation to young people

-Knowledge of child/adolescent development and young person-centred interventions

-Knowledge of psychosocial interventions, SMART Goal planning and Risk Assessment

-Sound knowledge of change behaviour interventions as well of an oversight of addictive behaviours

-Ability to identify, screen, and assess substance misuse needs using tools like DUST

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 6th September 2026Interviews: Dates to be confirmed

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protection of the children and young people we work with. As such, our safer recruitment process includes a Basic or Enhanced DBS check, 5 years of references, and additional vetting checks relevant to the role. We have a comprehensive range of policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all areas of our organisation.In support of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, shortlisting is carried out on an anonymised basis. Personal details are hidden from the shortlisting panel, and candidates are referenced by a candidate number only. As part of this process, we ask that your CV is anonymised before submission - this means removing personal information such as your name, contact details, age, and any other identifying details.

AI tools can support your application but only when used appropriately. You're welcome to use them to improve clarity, structure, and research. However, overuse or misuse (e.g. inventing experience or using AI during assessments) may lead to rejection at any stage. We want to hear the real you - authenticity matters.

Substance Use Practitioner - Surrey Youth Justice Service

Location:  Leatherhead

Salary:  £27,000- dependent on knowledge skills, and experience 

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week)

Catch22 exists to help build a society where everyone has a good place to live, good people around them, and a fulfilling purpose. We call these our '3Ps'.

We achieve this in two ways. Firstly, we improve lives on the frontline through delivery of public services. Secondly, we use our knowledge to change 'the system', to fix the complex web that can trap and disempower those it was set up to help. With the heart of a charity and the mindset of a business, we are uniquely placed to deliver on this challenging agenda.

Young People and Families

Our Young People and Families (YPF) hub provides early intervention, targeted and specialist support services to those in crisis, leaving care, missing from home or with substance misuse or mental health problems. Our services support people no matter what their situation – and have demonstrated a high success rate.

Job Description

We are seeking a driven and enthusiastic practitioner to join Catch22 Surrey Young People’s Substance Use Service (SYPSUS). This role will be seconded from Catch22 to Surrey Youth Justice Service (SYJS), based within the centralised YJS.

Ideally, we require practitioners to have relevant experience in delivering specialist substance misuse interventions to children and young people, as well as the wider experience of associated risk factors. However, we would encourage applications from qualified youth and community workers who have experience of working with vulnerable young people with complex needs. 

You must be able to demonstrate:

· The skills to deliver therapeutic interventions, such as brief solution focused interventions, and motivational interviewing.

· Contributing to systemic practice.

· Abilities to assess and identify early indicators of risk.

You will need:

· You should have a relevant qualification such as youth work, counselling, or relevant experience of therapeutic delivery, and alternative suitable qualifications.

· At least three years’ experience of treatment delivery with young people and families within the relevant fields.

· Good communication, organisational and ICT skills.

Responsibilities:

· To work alongside Surrey Youth Justice Service, as part of the virtual health team contributing to the health pre-assessment pathway and health action plan for young people up to the age of 18 years, either through direct contact with children and young people, or with professionals, parents, and carers.

· To offer accurate information on assessment and therapeutic interventions available through Catch22 SYPSMS and contribute to assessment and care planning related to targeted and specialist interventions for children and young people with substance misuse issues.

· To provide sustained support to a pre-defined caseload of young people who are referred by means of effective assessment and care planning.

· To act as a link worker between SYJS and Catch22 SYPSMS, ensuring delivery of an integrated provision for children and young people.

· To work alongside SYJS providing consultation and guidance. 

· To assess levels of presenting risk associated with substance misuse, and provide support in managing this risk.

· In partnership with SYPSMS colleagues, to deliver training and workshops to support and upskill staff. 

· To identify and develop resources to support professionals working with children and young people with substance misuse issues.

Qualifications

· Relevant qualification in either youth work studies, counselling, health and social care or equivalent.

· Skills, knowledge and experience relevant for the job.

Additional Information

*This role requires an up to date driving licence, access to a vehicle, MOT and business insurance.
*You may be required to work out of hours, including evenings and weekends where necessary, in addition to travel around Surrey on a daily basis, and occasional travel around the UK.
*Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check required.

Catch22 is committed to staff recruitment and retention and offers a range of training, learning and development opportunities. Your continuous professional development is as important to us as it is to you.

Catch22 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice will be followed and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Catch 22, please do not hesitate to apply.

Substance Use Practitioner - Mindworks

Location:  Leatherhead

Salary:  Up to £27,000 per annum

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week)

Company Description

Catch22 exists to help build a society where everyone has a good place to live, good people around them, and a fulfilling purpose. We call these our '3Ps'.

We achieve this in two ways. Firstly, we improve lives on the frontline through delivery of public services. Secondly, we use our knowledge to change 'the system', to fix the complex web that can trap and disempower those it was set up to help. With the heart of a charity and the mindset of a business, we are uniquely placed to deliver on this challenging agenda.

Young People and Families

Our Young People and Families (YPF) hub provides early intervention, targeted and specialist support services to those in crisis, leaving care, missing from home or with substance misuse or mental health problems. Our services support people no matter what their situation – and have demonstrated a high success rate.

Job Description

We are seeking a driven and enthusiastic practitioners, to join Catch22 Surrey Young People’s Substance Use Service (SYPSUS). This role will be focused on providing substance use interventions, to children and young people (C&YP), who are accessing support from certain services within Surrey Mindworks (formerly known as CAMHS).

The new post will provide the successful candidate with an exciting opportunity to shape and develop the role, and to contribute to service development. This is a great time to join a happy, safe, and supportive team, who are passionate about delivering the best possible outcomes for children, young people, and their families.

Main responsibilities:

· To develop and embed links/pathway between services, working directly with children and young people who are accessing Mindworks Surrey.

· To provide sustained support to a pre-defined caseload of young people, who are referred by means of effective assessment and care planning.

· To act as a link worker between Mindworks and Catch22 SYPSUS, ensuring delivery of an integrated provision for children and young people.

· To deliver therapeutic interventions, such as brief solution focused and motivational interviewing, as well as contributing to systemic practice.

· To work alongside Surrey Mindworks colleagues, providing consultation and guidance. 

· To assess levels of presenting risk associated with substance use, and provide support in managing this risk.

· In partnership with SYPSUS colleagues, to deliver training and workshops to support and upskill staff. 

· To identify and develop resources to support professionals working with children and young people with substance use issues.

Qualifications

· A relevant qualification such as youth work, counselling, health and social care, and/or relevant experience of therapeutic delivery, and alternative suitable qualifications. 

· Good communication, organisational, and ICT skills.

What does good look like for this role?

· You will demonstrate knowledge and competency in delivering young people’s substance use interventions, to a wide arrange of individuals, according to their needs.

· You will have knowledge/understanding and or direct experience of supporting C&YP who are experiencing difficulties with their emotional wellbeing and mental health.

· You will evidence that you are able to work to a high standard of record keeping in a timely manner, in accordance with Catch22 delivery outcomes, targets and recording procedures.

· You will be able to deliver and evidence high-quality engagement and support to the young people and families we work with.

· You will communicate and work collaboratively, constructively and effectively with colleagues and partner agencies, ensuring effective partnership working, representing Catch22 professionally at all times, and contributing positively to the team and Catch22.

Additional Information

There are 2 x roles for this post, 1 x practitioner will cover West Surrey and 1 x practitioner will cover East Surrey. This role requires an up-to-date driving licence, access to a vehicle, MOT and business insurance.

*You may be required to work out of hours, including evenings and weekends where necessary, in addition to travel around Surrey on a daily basis, and occasional travel around the UK.
*Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check required.

Catch22 is committed to staff recruitment and retention and offers a range of training, learning and development opportunities. Your continuous professional development is as important to us as it is to you.

Catch22 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice will be followed and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Catch 22, please do not hesitate to apply. 

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Assertive Outreach Worker to join our Liaison and Diversion Service. Working alongside criminal justice, health and community partners, you will support vulnerable people with mental health needs, learning disabilities, substance misuse issues and other complex challenges to access the services they need. Through person-centred outreach and practical support, you will help individuals improve their wellbeing, reduce barriers to engagement and achieve positive outcomes at a crucial point in their lives.

Catalyst Support, in partnership with Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, provides the Liaison and Diversion Service across Surrey. The service aims to identify and support vulnerable people of all ages at the earliest opportunity when they come into contact with the criminal justice system. This includes individuals experiencing mental health difficulties, learning disabilities, substance misuse issues and other vulnerabilities.

As an Assertive Outreach Worker, you will provide person-centred, community-based support to individuals following assessment by the Liaison and Diversion team. You will work closely with health, social care and criminal justice partners to help people access appropriate services, improve their health and wellbeing, and address the challenges that may place them at risk of further involvement in the criminal justice system.

The role involves engaging individuals within their local communities, supporting them to achieve their goals, reducing barriers to accessing support, and promoting positive outcomes. Through collaborative working and practical interventions, you will contribute to improved decision-making within criminal justice partnerships while helping vulnerable individuals access the support they need to move forward positively

Location: Farnham Road Hospital, Guildford
Salary: £29,220
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent

Key responsibilities:

• To work with Liaison and Diversion colleagues in locality criminal justice settings to engage with individuals following assessment
• To actively engage with clients in their local community to support the client achieve their goals following assessment
• To conduct continuous risk assessments and develop and update risk management plans with partners
• To adhere to all the policies and practices of the Liaison and Diversion service
• To provide advice, information and appropriate harm reduction advice based on an individual’s needs
• To support the client to engage with key local services to improve their health and wellbeing e.g. primary care, housing, benefits etc.
• To jointly work with the client’s other support workers to ensure client meets any criminal justice requirements
• To transport clients to appointments as required and support clients at assessments and ongoing appointments, where appropriate and if needed
• To develop joint working arrangements with key local services, attend joint assessments if required and attend partnerships meetings
• To support individuals to find employment, undertake training, access support services, and cultivate positive social networks
• To keep up-to-date records, data and outcomes in line with the service contract

 About Catalyst Support

Through Community, Specialist and Outreach services, we support recovery, mental health, and wellbeing—together, every step of the way.

About you

• You have experience supporting adults with complex needs, including mental health, substance misuse, learning disabilities, homelessness or housing challenges.
• You are passionate about helping vulnerable people achieve positive outcomes and improve their wellbeing.
• You can build trusting relationships and engage people in their communities using a person-centred approach.
• You have experience of risk assessment, risk management and safeguarding.
• You understand harm reduction approaches and can provide practical, tailored support.
• You work effectively with a range of services and professionals, including health, housing, employment and criminal justice partners.
• You are confident working independently while also contributing to a multidisciplinary team.
• You have strong communication skills and can maintain accurate, confidential records.
• You are organised, resilient and able to manage a varied workload.
• You are able to work flexibly and travel across Surrey as required.
• You share our values of kindness, integrity and commitment to supporting wellness.
• You are committed to ongoing learning and professional development.
• Ideally, you hold a qualification in counselling, psychology, social work, probation, mental health, learning disabilities, or Health and Social Care.

Benefits

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Pension scheme and access to Simply Health (including optical, dental, counselling sessions)
• Birthday leave, employee discounts, and flexible working where possible
• Supportive probation, sick pay after probation, and wellbeing/EAP resources

Safeguarding & Checks

This role is subject to a basic DBS check.

A past history of drug/alcohol issues or criminality will not necessarily exclude you from this role; we encourage applications from people with lived experience where appropriate.

All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK

Catalyst Support is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate difference and are committed to fairness, accessibility, and inclusion throughout recruitment and employment.

We welcome requests for reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process.

Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

The Exempt Accommodation Support Service is based at our main hub in Digbeth but provides outreach support across the city. We are looking for project workers to provide flexible, person-centred support to people aged 25 years plus who are precariously accommodated, have a history of homelessness or who are at risk of becoming homeless. It will primarily be supporting people living in exempt accommodation who have support needs relating to substance use, physical health and mental health.

The aims of this service are to provide additional support to improve access and sustainment of suitable accommodation for people engaging in structured drug and alcohol treatment, to reduce the scale of unmet housing need for this group of clients and to build evidence of housing-related need and effective interventions. The service will provide a range of practical support around finances, health and wellbeing, access to volunteering or training opportunities and integration into local communities as well as supporting continued engagement with treatment and tenancy sustainment.

This is a part office-based, part community-based role with a requirement to travel to accommodation providers and outreach sites. Travel expenses will be paid for any journeys undertaken.

Key tasks (selection of):

1. Provide a person-centred service to individuals, taking a psychologically informed approach, advising and supporting to ensure that clients are given choice and control about how their support is delivered.

2. Assist with practical support such as travel issues, settling into accommodation and addressing any immediate accommodation issues.

3. Ensure individuals have access to key services, including health care, substance misuse, and wellbeing services.

4. Manage an active caseload of clients, keeping effective and up to date records and monitoring outcomes through our CRM database system.

5. To support with timely reporting information regarding visits, support plans and session notes.

Further details, including the full list of key tasks and working conditions, are available in the job description at the link on our website

Substance Use Practitioner

Location: Leatherhead

Salary: £27,000 per annum

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week)

*This role covers Waverly and Guilford so requires an up-to-date driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes

Catch22 exists to help build a society where everyone has a good place to live, good people around them, and a fulfilling purpose. We call these our '3Ps'.

We achieve this in two ways. Firstly, we improve lives on the frontline through delivery of public services. Secondly, we use our knowledge to change 'the system', to fix the complex web that can trap and disempower those it was set up to help. With the heart of a charity and the mindset of a business, we are uniquely placed to deliver on this challenging agenda.

Young People and Families

Our Young People and Families (YPF) hub provides early intervention, targeted and specialist support services to those in crisis, leaving care, missing from home or with substance misuse or mental health problems. Our services support people no matter what their situation – and have demonstrated a high success rate.

Job Description

Provide assertive outreach and engagement activities and undertake assessment for targeted and specialist treatment interventions for young people referred to the service under the supervision of senior staff.

Provide targeted and structured substance use interventions, both 1:1 and group work, for those young people aged 11-25 and their families when required. This will take place within a range of settings including, schools, community settings and home visits.

Provide satellite services away from our central office bases where required, to offer clients a wider choice of accessing substance use services and recovery support, to enable those with specialist requirements to have their needs met in appropriate settings.

Facilitate and support targeted groups, focus groups and service user participation.

Qualifications

· A relevant qualification such as youth work, counselling, health and social care, and/or relevant experience of therapeutic delivery, and alternative suitable qualifications.

· Good communication, organisational, and ICT skills.

What does good look like for this role?

· You will demonstrate knowledge and competency in delivering young people’s substance misuse interventions, to a wide arrange of individuals, according to their needs.

· You will have knowledge/understanding and or direct experience of supporting C&YP who are experiencing difficulties with their emotional wellbeing and mental health.

· You will evidence that you are able to work to a high standard of record keeping in a timely manner, in accordance with Catch22 delivery outcomes, targets and recording procedures.

· You will be able to deliver and evidence high quality engagement and support to the young people and families we work with.

· You will communicate and work collaboratively, constructively and effectively with colleagues and partner agencies, ensuring effective partnership working, representing Catch22 professionally at all times, and contributing positively to the team and Catch22.

Additional Information

*This role covers Waverly and Guilford so requires an up to date driving licence, access to a vehicle, MOT and business insurance.

*You may be required to work out of hours, including evenings and weekends where necessary, in addition to travel around Surrey on a daily basis, and occasional travel around the UK.
*Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check required.

Catch22 is committed to staff recruitment and retention and offers a range of training, learning and development opportunities. Your continuous professional development is as important to us as it is to you.

Catch22 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice will be followed and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Catch 22, please do not hesitate to apply. 

Senior Recovery Support Worker

Substance Misuse Portsmouth Recovery and Housing Services

22.5 hours per week, Permanent

Scale Range: 24 - 28 (£17,444 to £19,827 per annum based on 22.5 hours per week)+ unsocial hours payment

 

About Us

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic Charity and Housing Association. The Society of St James (SSJ) has been working in Hampshire for over 50 years, delivering high impact, person-centred, accommodation services to adults and young people experiencing homelessness, problematic substance use and mental health problems. We believe that every person is of worth and we are prepared to take risks to house and support the most at risk and socially excluded members of society.

The Impact You'll Make

The Society wishes to recruit a Senior Recovery Housing Support Worker to join the team in delivering supported housing within the Integrated Substance Misuse Recovery Services in Portsmouth. Based across various hostels in Portsmouth, you will work in a person-centred and trauma-informed approach to support individuals who want to make changes to their lives by supporting them to access interventions that are important to them.

Who We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who brings their authentic self to work and possesses the skills, experience, and understanding required to work with adults experiencing alcohol and substance misuse issues. You will have experience working with this client group, understand the impact of substance misuse on individuals and the wider community, and be capable of managing a client caseload safely and effectively.

Essential Skills and Qualities

• Responsible for the effective daily operation of the services managed, the direct supervision of staff, and delegating work appropriately
• Ability to build good working relationships with stakeholders and funders, consulting effectively and attending all meetings as required
• Capability to develop and oversee the implementation of the trauma-informed recovery model and good practice across the service
• Ability to lead and motivate the staff team to ensure a consistently high standard of service delivery and continuous improvement
• Self-reflective, motivated, and able to work independently (including lone working) as well as part of a team
• Innovative and able to engage meaningfully with service users
• Strong ability to assess people’s needs and risks alongside good risk management skills
• Accurate record-keeping and reflective thinking skills
• Knowledge of the needs of vulnerable people with histories of homelessness, drug and alcohol dependency, and mental health needs
• Ability to respond to crisis management, keep the client at the centre of the work, and make full use of local resources and services 

What We Can Offer You

We value and recognise our staff, offering some generous benefits, as well as the satisfaction of helping people at risk: 

• A competitive annual leave entitlement of 25 days rising to 30 days, plus public holidays
• Flexible working options
• Buying additional annual leave
• Comprehensive induction and training
• Counselling, financial, personal support and health and wellbeing services via our Employee Assistance Programme
• Company cycle to work scheme
• Discounted laptops and computers with Jamie’s Computers
• Electric Car Scheme
• Blue Light Card 

To apply, please send your CV & cover letter explaining why you would be suitable for the position. Please note that CVs alone will not be considered during shortlisting.

SSJ are an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life.

At SSJ, we recognise the benefits of a supported workplace. SSJ is affiliated with Unite the Union. To learn more about their membership benefits or to sign up, you can visit their official website.

Application closing date: 9am on Wednesday 26^th August 2026

Due to the high number of expected applicants, we do reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier. Should you not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

 

We are opening a new detox centre and are looking for Support Workers to provide safe, compassionate, and practical support to individuals undergoing detoxification in a structured, trauma-informed environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day support to clients during detox, ensuring safety, dignity, and wellbeing
• Recognise and respond to signs of withdrawal, deterioration, or crisis, escalating concerns appropriately in line with protocol
• Act as a keyworker for allocated clients, offering consistent support and engagement
• Carry out regular welfare checks and monitor clients’ physical and emotional presentation
• Support safeguarding practices and report concerns in line with policy
• Assist with drug and alcohol testing in line with training and procedures
• Support safe medication administration in line with policy and competency assessment, and report any side effects or concerns.
• Follow health & safety, infection control, and lone working procedures at all times.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary professionals (e.g. nurses, clinicians, therapists) to ensure safe and effective care.
• Liaise with community services and professionals (e.g. housing, probation, recovery services) to support move-on following detox
• Maintain accurate electronic records and contribute to handovers and team communication
• Support with practical tasks as required, including maintaining clean and safe communal environments

Essential criteria:

• Experience in a support, care, or people-focused role
• Strong verbal and communication skills
• Understanding of safeguarding and willingness to follow safeguarding procedures
• Ability to recognise risk and respond appropriately, including escalation of safeguarding or medical concerns.
• Ability to build professional and supportive relationships with vulnerable individuals
• Willingness to complete mandatory training (e.g. safeguarding, first aid, de-escalation, substance misuse).
• Basic computer literacy and confidence using electronic systems
• Calm, reliable, and compassionate approach, including in challenging situations
• Willingness and ability to work across different shift patterns, including some weekends, as required by the service

Desirable:

• Experience in mental health, substance use, recovery, or related services
• Understanding of trauma-informed approaches
• Experience of key-working or supporting individuals with complex needs
• Knowledge of detox or recovery pathways
• Experience liaising with community or statutory services
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team

We offer:

• Full training and ongoing development with scope for progression
• Supportive team environment
• Regular supervision and reflective practice
• Opportunity to be part of a new and developing detox service

This role requires working shifts, including evenings, weekends, and potentially nights.

Enhanced DBS required.

Support Workers x2 – Home at Last Service (HALT Service)

Location: Sheffield

Hours: 1 full time post – 35 hours per week and 1 part time post at 28 hours per week

Salary: £32,585 per annum plus £802 Essential Car User Allowance, pro - rated for part time

Contract:  Fixed term until 31st March 2029

Closing date: Monday 31st August 2026 at 11.30pm

 Do you have a good understanding of the needs of people who are sleeping rough and are affected by substance misuse? Then join Shelter as a Support Worker and you could soon be playing a vital role aimed at minimising the impact of bad housing, homelessness and exclusion in the Sheffield area.

About the role

The role is within Shelter, but you will also be part of Sheffield City Council’s HALT team which is multi-agency and works to support people sleeping rough who have drug and alcohol dependence needs. You will work to help people to settle and sustain their homes, support them to access and maintain engagement with substance treatment services. Making sure that Shelter is central to local systems change for people experiencing multiple disadvantages will be a key part of the role, representing Shelter at multi meetings and panels as well as monitoring impact and outcome to report to our funders.

About you

You will have a sound understanding of support and housing issues and experience of working with people with multiple disadvantage. You also have knowledge of safeguarding frameworks, drug and alcohol use and treatment and pathways and experience of working with multiple agencies to support people. As the role will require you to visit people in their homes you will need a full valid driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.

About the team

Sheffield Hub has been established for over 25 years and provides support to over 5000 people a year across the city.  We work to improve the underlying systems that cause homelessness and housing problems, offering a range of help to people in the community, tailored to their needs. The team are around 70 strong, plus an invaluable team of volunteers.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave (pro rata), enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet every day millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

Safeguarding Statement

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

How to Apply

Please submit your work history and a supporting statement with responses to the four 'About You' points outlined in the job description. The supporting statement should be no more than 1500 words in total. Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviour below throughout your responses:

· We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset

Please state on your application if you are applying for the full time or part time role, or whether you would like to be considered for both.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Young People Support Worker

We are seeking a compassionate and proactive Young People Support Worker to help young people overcome challenges and build greater independence.

Salary: £26,436 per year
Location: Warrington
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 6 September 2026

About the role

Join Depaul UK and become part of a supportive team working to create brighter futures for young people experiencing homelessness and other challenges.

As Young People Support Worker, you will provide practical and emotional support to young people who may have experienced homelessness, poor mental health, substance misuse or the care system. You will build positive relationships, develop tailored support plans and help young people develop the confidence, resilience and skills they need to move forward.

Key responsibilities include:

· Completing risk and needs assessments and developing outcome-focused support plans

· Providing one-to-one and group support to young people

· Supporting clients to access education, training, employment and volunteering opportunities

· Working with local agencies and statutory services to provide joined-up support

· Ensuring safeguarding, health and safety and emergency procedures are followed

· Encouraging young people to participate in decisions about their support and wider activities

· Preparing accommodation for new clients and supporting them to settle in

· Working collaboratively with colleagues and volunteers

· Participating in a rota that may include unsocial hours, weekends and lone working

About you

You will have experience of working with young people or people who have experienced homelessness, along with an understanding of some of the challenges they may face.

You will also have:

· An understanding of homelessness, mental health, substance misuse or the care system

· Knowledge of risk assessments and support planning

· A clear understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures

· Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills

· The ability to build trusting relationships while maintaining professional boundaries

· A collaborative, flexible and reflective approach

· A commitment to equality, diversity, dignity and respect

About Depaul UK

Depaul UK works to end homelessness and change the lives of people affected by it. Established in 1989, the charity provides accommodation, prevention and support services to thousands of marginalised young people across the UK each year.

You will join an inclusive and supportive organisation that believes in the potential of every person, with access to excellent training, ongoing support and opportunities to develop.

Benefits include 26 days' annual leave, rising with service, pension contributions of up to 7%, an Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access, a cash health plan, family-friendly policies, retail and lifestyle discounts and death-in-service benefit.

Depaul UK is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. Where required for the role, an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Support Worker, Young Person's Support Worker, Homelessness Support Worker, Housing Support Worker, Youth Support Worker, Key Worker, Project Worker, Residential Support Worker or Supported Housing Worker. #INDSCP

Do you want to use your brilliant people skills to change lives? 

As aPeer Support Lead, you’ll be out in the community every day — meeting people, breaking down barriers, and bringing positive change. If you have passion and energy, can use your lived or learned experience to engage and support people, we want to hear from you! 

You will: 

• Plan and deliver outreach, engaging people who need support and help them find healthcare. 

• Work with amazing partners in hostels, drug services, and the NHS. 

• Run training and workshops about hepatitis C, HIV, and liver health. 

• Do simple finger-prick blood tests 

• Lead and inspire a team of lived-experience volunteers. 

You’ll get full training, ongoing support, lots of great benefits, and a chance to make a real impact! 

Role will be based across Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex and Bedfordshire and requires extensive travel. The post holder is required to hold a clean driving licence and have their own vehicle for work related travel.

We value creativity, innovation, and lived experience at the heart of everything we do, and we strongly encourage applications from people with lived experience similar to the people we work with – that might be of drug use, the criminal justice system, homelessness, hepatitis C, liver disease or other lived experience. 

We are looking for a compassionate and proactive Assertive Outreach Worker to support people experiencing multiple disadvantage, including mental health needs, substance use, homelessness, social isolation, or other complex challenges. This role will involve building trusting relationships with people who may find it difficult to engage with services, providing practical and emotional support, and working closely with partner agencies to help individuals access the right support at the right time.

The role focuses on building trust with individuals who may be reluctant to engage with traditional services, helping to reduce health inequalities, improve wellbeing, strengthen safety, build confidence and support sustainable recovery and independence.

The post holder will deliver community-based outreach, complete needs and risk assessments, co-produce support and safety plans, maintain accurate case records and work closely with partner agencies including housing, health, social care, domestic abuse services, drug and alcohol services and criminal justice partners.

This opportunity would suit someone with experience of supporting vulnerable adults, particularly in areas such as mental health, substance misuse, homelessness, domestic abuse, exploitation, safeguarding or multiple disadvantage. Strong safeguarding knowledge, sound risk management skills, resilience and a non-judgemental approach are essential, alongside a commitment to Catalyst’s values of kindness, commitment and integrity.

Location: Nankeville Court, Woking, with travel across Surrey)
Salary: £31,140.00 (Pro-rata)
Hours: 27.5 hours per week
Contract type: Fixed Term - 5 years

Key responsibilities:

Outreach & Engagement

• Deliver assertive outreach across Surrey providing a person centred and trauma informed approach to clients referred into the project.
• To work with clients in the community using a safe, risk assessed approach. Working collaboratively with other practitioners to best support the needs of the client.
• To conduct continuous risk assessments on client’s needs, presenting behaviour including harm to self and/or others and consider this risk in deciding the outreach approach. Develop and update risk management and crisis contingency plans within the necessary systems as required.
• To conduct continuous risk assessments on client’s needs, presenting behaviour including harm to self and/or others and consider this risk in deciding the outreach approach. Develop and update risk management and crisis contingency plans within the necessary systems as required.
• Work with clients to develop an action plan that best fits their current needs, identifying any barriers and be proactive in supporting them to achieve their goals.
• Undertake continuous assessments with all clients, monitoring their well-being and development through the use of, but not limited to, GAD7, PHQ9, impact reporting and individual case studies.
• Engage service users who may be resistant or disengaged from traditional support services.

Safeguarding & Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and respond to safeguarding risks.
• Develop and implement risk management and safety plans in collaboration with service users.
• Act promptly on safeguarding concerns in line with company and local authority procedures.
• Work closely with police and safeguarding teams to protect victims.

Case Management

• To record and maintain accurate and comprehensive client case notes on our database. Including ensuring all project monitoring material is completed within set timeframes and reported to management.
• Complete needs assessments and co-produce support plans tailored to individual needs.
• Monitor progress and adjust interventions accordingly.

Multi-Agency Working

• Attend multi-agency meetings (e.g., MARAC, safeguarding meetings, case conferences).
• To facilitate joint working with other support services to tackle any barriers, including Housing; Health; Social care; Domestic abuse; Drug and Alcohol and Criminal Justice.
• Advocate on behalf of clients to access services, housing, and support.

Working Conditions

• Regular lone working and community-based visits, including high-risk environments.
• Flexible working hours, which may include evenings and weekends.
• Requirement to follow all health and safety and lone working procedures.

 About Catalyst Support

Through Community, Specialist and Outreach services, we support recovery, mental health, and wellbeing—together, every step of the way.

About you

The post is looking for someone who has:

• Experience supporting vulnerable adults, particularly in areas such as mental health, substance misuse, homelessness, domestic abuse, exploitation, safeguarding or multiple disadvantage.
• Experience of assertive outreach, intensive engagement or working with people who may be reluctant to access support.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management and working with complex or high-risk situations.
• Knowledge of issues such as cuckooing, county lines, exploitation, trauma-informed practice and harm reduction.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and work in a non-judgemental way.
• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and make sound decisions in challenging environments.
• Resilience, empathy and strong problem-solving skills.
• Good IT and record-keeping skills.
• The ability to work flexibly across Surrey, with a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• A commitment to Catalyst’s values of kindness, commitment and integrity, and to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Pension scheme and access to Simply Health (including optical, dental, counselling sessions)
• Birthday leave, employee discounts, and flexible working where possible
• Supportive probation, sick pay after probation, and wellbeing/EAP resources

Safeguarding & Checks

• This role is subject to a basic DBS check.
• A past history of drug/alcohol issues or criminality will not necessarily exclude you from this role; we encourage applications from people with lived experience where appropriate.
• All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK

Catalyst Support is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate difference and are committed to fairness, accessibility, and inclusion throughout recruitment and employment. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to support your application.

Are you looking for a new Challenge?

Do you have experience of working within drug services and with volunteers?

Do you have relevant experience? This might be alcohol or injecting drug use, viral hepatitis or other liver disease. Have you supported anyone who has?

We are looking for a passionate, skilled and self-motivated individual who likes to be part of a team but equally can work on their own. The post holder must have a desire to make a difference in promoting hepatitis C and liver health awareness & access to care among services and affected communities. 

This is an exciting opportunity to work within an existing team across the South East London area.

We may begin interviewing candidates before the closing date and reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed.