Job description Full Time, Fixed Term until 31st March 2026 The Substance Use Support Team (SUST) is approaching its fifth year of working with individuals experiencing multiple disadvantages to support their engagement with drug and alcohol services and to help them maintain their accommodation. You will be supporting people who have a history of rough sleeping and homelessness, in a variety of accommodation types, some of whom will not have accessed recovery services before. You will need an innovative and flexible approach to engagement, excellent communication skills and be able to motivate and inspire change. You will work alongside a wide range of allied professionals, including drug and alcohol treatment providers, housing services and Adult Social Care to ensure that appropriate support and treatment is wrapped around the client to help them reach their goals. Therefore, the ability to work collaboratively with others will be key to the smooth running and successful delivery of this service. As part of the teams Trauma Informed Recovery Pathway, you will be working with individuals who have experienced complex trauma to prepare and co-ordinate admission to detox and residential rehab placements. The post would suit someone who has significant experience of working with this client group, a good understanding of drug and alcohol interventions, harm reduction approaches and the ability to support people through change. You will need to be able to work independently across Bristol, taking initiative to support clients through a wide variety of challenges they may experience. You will also work collaboratively with housing and homelessness services to support clients accessing appropriate move-on options. You will have the opportunity to present ideas and feedback from the frontline to support the development of the project, as well as being able to contribute to the development of a team environment that encourages growth, mutual support and best practice. You have the potential to bring about change for some of the most marginalised and vulnerable people in Bristol. Please note that an Enhanced DBS check will take place as part of the recruitment process. Why Bristol City Council? At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high profile organisation. Join us and you'll receive a generous rewards package including flexible working and flexi-time, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition you'll be working in a supportive environment where you'll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future. How do I apply? If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below. To be shortlisted for interview you'll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application. It is Bristol City Council's practice to request references for candidates that have been offered a job. However, if you are applying for a job that requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check then we will request your references once you have been invited to an interview. For permanent Bristol City Council employees, this post will be a secondment. For employees who are currently on a fixed term contract with Bristol City Council, the secondment must not extend beyond the end of the fixed term period to ensure there is a substantive post to return to. If you are currently a casual worker or a member of an employment agency (currently working with Bristol City Council) this post will be a fixed term contract. We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career. For an informal discussion about the post please contact Joe Roberts (Team Leader) at joe.robertsbristol.gov.uk At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.