Drugs & Alcohol Worker

Drugs \& Alcohol Worker – Neighbourhood Project Pilot

Location: St Helens South PCN Ltd

Hours: 22\.5 hours per week

Contract: Fixed Term – 12 months (with potential extension)

Salary: Band 5 \& 6 DOE

Closing Date: 31 /07/2026

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated, compassionate, and proactive Drugs \& Alcohol Worker to join our friendly and supportive St Helens South Primary Care Network (PCN) team.

This exciting new role forms part of our Neighbourhood Project Pilot and will focus on supporting individuals affected by drug and alcohol misuse across our communities.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will help identify, engage, and support people experiencing substance misuse issues, providing early intervention, harm reduction advice, recovery\-focused support, and signposting into specialist services.

A key aspect of the role will involve supporting young people and young adults affected by substance misuse, particularly those experiencing issues related to ketamine use and dependency.

You will work closely with GP practices, social prescribing teams, mental health practitioners, schools, colleges, youth services, local authorities, voluntary organisations, and specialist treatment providers to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequalities across St Helens South.

What You'll Do

In this varied and rewarding role, you will:

• Identify and engage individuals experiencing drug and alcohol\-related issues through referrals, outreach, and community\-based initiatives.


• Undertake assessments and develop personalised support and recovery plans.


• Deliver brief interventions, motivational interviewing, and harm reduction advice.


• Support individuals to access treatment, recovery, rehabilitation, and community support services.


• Provide education and awareness around substance misuse and associated risks.


• Work with young people affected by substance misuse, including ketamine dependency.


• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, community organisations, and local support services.


• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and neighbourhood case discussions.


• Support health improvement, prevention, and wellbeing initiatives across local communities.


• Contribute to service monitoring, evaluation, and quality improvement activities.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in supporting individuals affected by drug and/or alcohol misuse.


• Skilled in undertaking assessments, care planning, and case management.


• Passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable individuals and communities.


• Knowledgeable about recovery models, harm reduction approaches, and safeguarding procedures.


• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.


• Able to engage effectively with vulnerable and hard\-to\-reach individuals.


• Comfortable working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.


• Organised, adaptable, and confident using IT systems and maintaining accurate records.


• Committed to person\-centred, trauma\-informed approaches to care.

• Motivational Interviewing training or qualification.


• Substance Misuse Practitioner qualification.


• Experience working with young people affected by substance misuse.


• Experience within Primary Care, Community Health Services, PCNs, or Integrated Care Systems.


• Knowledge of emerging drug trends, particularly ketamine misuse.


• Experience delivering training sessions, workshops, or community awareness events.

• A supportive and friendly multidisciplinary team.


• Regular professional supervision and support.


• Ongoing training and CPD opportunities.


• Opportunity to contribute to an innovative neighbourhood pilot programme.


• NHS Pension Scheme.


• Employee Assistance Programme.


• Enhanced NHS Occupational Sick Pay.


• Enhanced NHS Maternity and Paternity Leave.


• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of local people and communities.

As part of the NHS family, you'll have access to a comprehensive range of staff benefits, including:

• NHS Pension Scheme membership – one of the most generous in the UK.


• 27–33 days annual leave (based on length of service) plus bank holidays (pro rata).


• Protected learning time and access to local and national training programmes.


• Mileage reimbursement for approved business travel.


• NHS staff discounts at major retailers, gyms, and leisure services.


• Family\-friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

If you're passionate about supporting people affected by substance misuse and want to play a key role in improving health outcomes across St Helens South, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now via our HRIS by clicking Apply Now, including your CV and a supporting statement.

Closing Date: 31st July 2026

Please note: We do not accept unsolicited CVs or approaches from recruitment agencies. All candidates should apply directly through the official application process.

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