Key Worker – Outreach and Engagement

Salary: £25,250 - £30,044 per annum depending on experience

Positions available: up to 2 posts

Hours: 35 per week

Contract: Fixed Term (until 31st March 2026). Fixed term positions also have potential to become permanent positions during employment

Location: Worcester with ability to travel across Worcestershire

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Cranstoun is an independent charity and leading provider of specialist treatment, harm reduction and recovery services to those affected by drug and alcohol use. Ambition, collaboration, compassion, creativity and respect are our values and we are passionate about adopting a person-centred approach to ensure people feel safe and empowered to live healthier and safer lives. This is an exciting opportunity to become a part of our high performing psychosocial drug and alcohol services.

Our skilled and compassionate people work closely with services users to give them the tools to create positive and lasting change. We combine proven expertise in treatment and recovery with innovative approaches and actively involve those we help in improving the design of the services we provide.

Across Worcestershire, Cranstoun co-ordinate the treatment and support of people who use our services, helping them to deal with their substance use so that they can change their lives, be happy and reach their goals.

You will provide a high-quality service to individuals presenting or in need, which have a history of substance misuse or alcohol related problems and additional complexities such as co-occurring conditions or homelessness. Working in a trauma informed approach you will provide: flexible outreach, advice, advocacy, harm reduction, psychosocial interventions and work in close partnership with other agencies to case manage this cohort so they can access a full range of services.

The most important thing you’ll bring to this role is your desire and ability to make a positive difference to people’s lives.

Our staff teams are motivated and committed to delivering a quality service to residents of Worcestershire and we are looking for likeminded individuals to join us. You will have good Microsoft Office skills and be able to manage your own diary efficiently and proactively. You will have integrity, enthusiasm, and a passion to make a difference.

You will predominantly be based in Worcester City but may be required to provide outreach in other areas of the County based on presenting need.

All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

For further information, please visit the website via the apply button.

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept CVs. 

Closing date: Sunday 29 December 2024.

Interviews to take place week commencing 13 January 2025.

We are committed to equality and diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.