Full Time, Fixed Term until 31st March 2028.
The Substance Use Support Team (SUST) is now in its sixth year of working with individuals experiencing multiple disadvantages to support their engagement with drug and alcohol service and to help them maintain their accommodation.
You will be working with people experiencing complex challenges who have a history of rough sleeping and homelessness, in a variety of accommodation types, who require additional support to access or engage with drug and alcohol services. You will be able to manage challenges, adapt approaches to engagement as needed, communicate clearly with others and support positive change.
Working closely with Horizons Bristol (Drug and Alcohol Services), a variety of housing providers, Adult Social Care, health care providers and a range of allied services you will 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 the city, applying a holistic and proactive approach to support clients through a wide variety of challenges they may experience. You will 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.
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.
Please read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the opportunity. For an informal discussion about the post please contact Joe Roberts (Team Leader) at [email protected]
Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.
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