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 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 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. 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 recruitmentwearewithyou.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 recruitmentwearewithyou.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. Employer details Employer name We Are With You Address Wigan Wigan WN1 1HR Employer's website https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)