Specialist Drug & Alcohol Support Worker; Domestic Abuse

Job Role:

Specialist Drug & Alcohol Support Worker (Domestic Abuse)

Salary: £26,200 per year

Hours:

37.5 hours per week

Contract Type:
Permanent

Location:

Bath

• Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
• Full UK driving licence, access to own vehicle and business insurance required
• Role requires travel across BANES as part of service delivery

Alongside is the new name for Julian House.

We work with people experiencing social exclusion across the South and West of England, providing outreach, accommodation and support. Our clients may be sleeping rough, fleeing abuse, rebuilding after trauma, leaving prison, recovering from addiction, or trying to settle safely in a new community. Whatever their starting point, we work alongside people to help build safety, stability and independence.

If you'd like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we're looking for!

As a Specialist Drug & Alcohol Support Worker
, you'll be part of our Renew Domestic Abuse Service
, supporting individuals who have experienced domestic abuse and are living in short-term emergency refuge accommodation.

This specialist role focuses on working with clients who are experiencing challenges relating to drug and alcohol use alongside domestic abuse. You'll provide person-centred support, helping individuals identify their goals, access specialist services, improve their wellbeing, and move towards greater independence and safety.

Working closely with partner agencies, you'll play a key role in ensuring clients receive coordinated support that addresses both substance misuse and the wider impact of domestic abuse. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to people at a critical point in their lives.

• Carry out comprehensive needs and risk assessments and develop tailored support plans.
• Provide one-to-one support to clients experiencing domestic abuse and substance misuse challenges.
• Build strong partnerships with specialist drug and alcohol services and make referrals where appropriate.
• Work alongside external agencies to coordinate support and advocate for clients when needed.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure safeguarding concerns are identified and acted upon appropriately.
• Support clients to build confidence, improve wellbeing, and achieve positive outcomes.

Please note:

Job descriptions are not exhaustive, and the successful candidate may occasionally be asked to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the responsibilities of the role.

You can view the full job description by clicking here.

• Experience supporting people with complex needs, including substance misuse and/or mental health challenges.
• Knowledge and understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on survivors and their children.
• Ability to build positive, empowering relationships and support clients to make informed decisions.
• Strong communication, assessment, record-keeping and partnership-working skills.
• Full UK driving licence, access to your own vehicle and willingness to travel for work purposes.

• Access to our Rewards Platform, which includes an Employee Assistance Programme and Health Cash Plan
• 27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays – increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment
• 30% staff discount at our charity shops
• A generous and competitive pension scheme
• A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted
• Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators
• Blue Light Card eligibility, offering discounts on thousands of brands
• Reflective Practice sessions from objective, external facilitators

As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action Plan in place demonstrating our commitment to creating an inclusive culture. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially groups that are underrepresented in the…