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Community Alcohol Recovery Worker 

LOCATION:            Portsmouth
SALARY:                 £26,023 - £29,471 
DURATION:            Permanent
HOURS:                  37 hours

A respected Hampshire-based charity is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Community Alcohol Recovery Worker to join its Recovery Hub team in Portsmouth.

The organisation delivers high-impact, person-centred support and accommodation services to individuals experiencing homelessness, substance misuse, and mental health challenges. At the heart of everything they do is a commitment to empowering people to make meaningful and lasting change. They are now looking for someone who shares these values and has the drive to make a real difference.

About the Role
The Recovery Hub provides a wide range of interventions for individuals affected by drug and alcohol misuse, including one-to-one support, therapeutic group work, needle exchange services, and prescribing interventions.

This particular role focuses on supporting individuals admitted to hospital due to alcohol-related issues. You will engage with clients during their hospital stay, carrying out assessments and initiating recovery planning, before continuing to provide structured support once they return to the community.

Working closely with specialist healthcare professionals, you will deliver a trauma-informed, person-centred approach that helps individuals access the right support at the right time to aid their recovery journey.

The role is predominantly community-based and will involve lone working, including visits to clients in their homes, hospitals, and other community settings across Portsmouth. You will also work collaboratively with a range of partner agencies, including healthcare services, housing providers, social care, and other recovery-focused organisations.
Key Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload of clients safely and effectively
• Deliver tailored, person-centred support to individuals with alcohol dependency and complex needs
• Undertake comprehensive assessments, risk management, and recovery planning
• Build strong, trusting relationships with service users
• Support clients to access appropriate services and interventions
• Work in partnership with external agencies to advocate for client needs
• Maintain accurate, timely, and detailed case records
• Work flexibly across a 37-hour week, including some evenings and weekends as required

About You
We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting vulnerable people and helping individuals achieve positive and sustainable change.
You will ideally have:

• Experience working with individuals affected by substance misuse
• Strong understanding of alcohol dependency, withdrawal, and recovery pathways
• Proven ability in risk assessment and caseload management
• Confidence working independently and as part of a wider multi-agency team
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience working collaboratively with external professionals and services

We also welcome applications from candidates with transferable skills gained from working with other vulnerable or disadvantaged groups.
The ideal candidate will be:

• Person-centred, empathetic, and non-judgemental
• Resilient, motivated, and reflective in their practice
• Proactive, innovative, and able to work on their own initiative
• Confident in lone working environments
• Skilled in engaging individuals with complex and challenging needs

This is a rewarding opportunity to join a values-driven organisation committed to improving lives and supporting both staff and service users to grow and thrive.
Apply today and be part of a service that makes a genuine and lasting impact.
  
For more information on this role please contact Cali Webb on 0117 923 9100 or apply to this job site with your most up-to-date CV.
  

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