Prevention & Engagement Worker - FTC

We Are With You

The closing date is 28 February 2025

Job summary

Our vibrant services in Wigan and Leigh provide support to people concerned about their own or someone else's alcohol or drug use. We have services in both Wigan and Leigh but much of our work is carried out in the local communities we serve.

Main duties of the job

As a Prevention and Engagement Worker, you will be working in close partnership with other health care professionals, partner agencies, service commissioners, and internal clinical/mental health teams to ensure that our clients receive prompt advice and treatment. A key element of the role will be to assist in the delivery of an integrated service by completing assessments, recovery plans, referrals, support, care coordination and appropriate interventions (e.g. psychosocial, pharmacotherapy, harm reduction). You'll also be able to confidently and expertly assess WithYou clients, carrying out triage and comprehensive assessment, as required and making appropriate onward referrals to specialist agencies.

About us

Everyone should feel comfortable getting the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health. At We Are With You we work with people on their own goals, whether that's staying safe and healthy, making small changes or stopping an unwanted habit altogether. We give people support in a way that's right for them either face to face in their local service, community or online. We provide a free and confidential service without judgement to more than 100,000 people a year. We use our expertise to improve the help available and raise awareness around drugs, alcohol and mental health so that more people can get support. We Are With You.

Date posted

18 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£23,821 to £29,000 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

recroot-5495-51293-93

Job locations

Wigan

WN1 1HR

Job description

Job responsibilities

Is being able to motivate and engage people second nature to you? Are you able to use your knowledge, skills and experience to effectively assess and manage risk? If you are interested in working in the substance misuse field and share We Are With You values of being committed, professional and determined, we'd love to hear from you. You will be joining an experienced team of fellow professionals who work hard to support each other and deliver exceptional care to our clients. We are committed to reducing harm and raising awareness of the complex issues surrounding substance misuse. These roles will focus on offering training and brief interventions to individuals, groups, communities and organisations. Check out what our Wigan and Leigh sites have to offer here! Please note, this is a Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2026. We are looking for a positive and motivated candidate who is able to communicate with a wide range of other professionals and in different settings. You will also be results driven, highly organised with excellent time management and caseload management skills including risk assessments, care plans and PSI interventions. Benefits

Competitive salary

28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

2 days paid volunteer leave per year

Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme

Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands

Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing

We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period

Additional Information Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Competitive salary

28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

2 days paid volunteer leave per year

Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme

Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands

Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

OCN/NVQ level 3, or equivalent, or willing to achieve this within 12 months
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Should you be successful in your application, you will be required to provide 3 years' worth of references and where applicable, will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Experience

Essential

To be successful in the role, you will have:
evidence of continuous professional development
demonstrable experience of working in the health, social care, criminal justice or other specialist setting
a successful track record of working with substance misuse clients
strong communication skills
knowledge and understanding of health and safety, including assessing high-risk situations for clients
knowledge and understanding of group working, assessments, care planning and key working, harm reduction, issues affecting substance misusers, rehabilitation, solution-focused brief therapy
the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
the ability to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders

Desirable

A full job description will be provided upon request by contacting recruitment@wearewithyou.org.uk.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

OCN/NVQ level 3, or equivalent, or willing to achieve this within 12 months
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Should you be successful in your application, you will be required to provide 3 years' worth of references and where applicable, will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Experience

Essential

To be successful in the role, you will have:
evidence of continuous professional development
demonstrable experience of working in the health, social care, criminal justice or other specialist setting
a successful track record of working with substance misuse clients
strong communication skills
knowledge and understanding of health and safety, including assessing high-risk situations for clients
knowledge and understanding of group working, assessments, care planning and key working, harm reduction, issues affecting substance misusers, rehabilitation, solution-focused brief therapy
the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
the ability to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders

Desirable

A full job description will be provided upon request by contacting recruitment@wearewithyou.org.uk.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.