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Substance Misuse Worker

Job Introduction

Job Title: Substance Misuse Worker
Salary: £30,000 - £34,999 per annum (Scale 6)
35 Hours per Week
Location: Downsell Road, Redditch
Team: Families First District Team - Redditch and Wychavon
Permanent

Please ensure that you inform your current manager that you are applying for this role

The Role:

Families First is a multi-disciplinary team with the Family Front Door service that operates a pod-based way of working with Children and their families witin Worcestershire. The primary aim of this innovative way of working is to enable families to create and continue positive change in order to prevent escalating worries and concerns.

You will need to have great communication skills, the ability to work autonomously, be confident talking to a wide range of people, as well as experience of working with people who have drug and alcohol issues. Your primary responsibility will be to coordinate substance misuse support and intervention to adults and children, you may also be the Lead Professional in the Families First Model. Using harm reduction methodology so individuals can positively change their lives and parents/carers can provide safe care for children. You will be working holistically with families arranging access to other services and assisting with practical problems that are present as a result of substance misuse.

We’re looking for people who are caring and non-judgemental, with creative ideas, who have a passion for working with vulnerable people. If this sounds like you then please take a look at the job description and person specification attached for this role. As an employer, Worcestershire Children Services has a great range of benefits including a supportive and diverse workforce, access to training, flexible/hybrid working and a visible Senior Leadership Team.

For further information please contact: Rachel Doidge, RDoidge@worcestershire.gov.uk

Benefits:

You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage

Some of these offers include:

Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.

Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: 10.5.2026
Anticipated Interview Date: T.B.C

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