Community Drug and Alcohol Recovery Services – Veterans Family Specialist Worker

Community Drug and Alcohol Recovery Services – Veterans Family Specialist Worker

Role: 2 x PT (18 hours weekly) Veterans Family Specialist Worker

Organisation:
Community Drug and Alcohol Recovery Services

Location:
Southwest London

Contract:
Temporary; 18 months, 18 hours weekly

A brief role summary and application details are included below.

To provide comprehensive support services to family members of veterans, helping them navigate military-to-civilian transitions, access community resources, and strengthen family stability and well‑being. The role focuses on advocacy, case coordination, education, and emotional support for spouses, children, caregivers, and dependents of veterans.

We are seeking 2 x PT (18 hours weekly) Veterans Family Specialist Workerto provide targeted, trauma‑informed support to veterans and their families, helping them navigate the challenges associated with military life, transition, and civilian adjustment.

The postholder will work closely with families to strengthen relationships, improve wellbeing, and ensure access to appropriate statutory and third‑sector services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering specialist one‑to‑one and family support
• Supporting families affected by service‑related transition, trauma, or disadvantage
• Conducting assessments and developing support plans
• Working collaboratively with statutory services and Armed Forces charities
• Advocating on behalf of veterans and family members

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience supporting veterans, military families, or complex family needs
• Strong safeguarding and case management skills
• Knowledge of the Armed Forces community and its unique challenges
• A compassionate, flexible, and professional approach

We highly welcome applications from veterans, reservists, service leavers, and members of the Armed Forces community.

How to apply:

Please send an email, which includes your CV and a covering letter, stating your reasons why you are applying to the job and why you think you are the right person for the job.

At CDARS,lived experience is stronglyvalued

All appropriate and needed training or clinical supervisionis provided

CDARS is an Armed Forces Covenant friendly / Forces Friendly Employer status

The two jobs advertised are funded by Armed Forces Covenant Forces Fund