Job Description

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you request sponsorship to undertake this role your application will be withdrawn.

• Undertaking specialist assessment and care coordination of individuals presenting with housing problems, including use of substances
• Delivering interventions for substance use in both group and individual formats, also holding a caseload of service users
• Providing consultation, support and advice in relation to substance use issues
• Holding a caseload of service users, being responsible for offering a range of interventions to those individuals. Including harm reduction interventions
• Ensuring that your work is evidence based, up to date and in accordance with current policy and legislation.
• Keeping up to date and accurate records and documentation.

Main duties of the job
JOB PURPOSE
To provide a dedicated, comprehensive service to people experiencing homelessness, being at risk of homelessness and having substance related problems, or being at risk of relapse back into substance use and have a history of, or are at risk of disengaging from services. To also work closely with and provide advice and guidance to colleagues within the housing options team to integrate substance use intervention into care plans, increasing engagement and ongoing support, where appropriate.
About us
Inclusion, created in 2002 is part of the Specialist Services Care Group of Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT). We provide caring and effective services across England, including, West Yorkshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, West Mercia, Thames Valley, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Thurrock, Essex. We support individuals, families and communities who are affected by addiction, crime, mental health or need treatment for their sexual health.We believe that the individuals and families who use our services should receive high quality, committed and inclusive care, realising all the benefits a modern NHS organisation can provide. We work with patients and our staff teams to achieve the best outcomes we can. We invest heavily in training and development, and the wellbeing of our people, both staff and service users is central to who we are.Here at MPFT, we are proud of the comprehensive wellbeing and lifestyle support offer available, in addition to in-house training and coaching support. Our services are robustly governed, evidence-based, inclusive, and designed and provided in conjunction with service users. We are committed to providing the best service we can, and if you share our values, we want you on our team!
Details
Date posted
29 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
31,049 to 37,796 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
301-IT-25-7505008
Job locations
STaRS, Park House
12 Park Road
Cannock
WS11 1JN
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the and Person Specification for further details, a summary is below:

• Provide harm reduction advice, information, and support with an emphasis on safer drug use, safer sex, HIV, Hepatitis A, B and C and other blood borne infections
• To offer Naloxone to al clients due to risks presenting, or as a precautionary measure
• To facilitate access to BB testing
• Be responsible for maintaining a full case load of complex clients as the key worker
• To keep up to date records and information for the purpose of internal and external evaluation
• To provide information and statistics consistent with Cannock Chase District Council, Staffordshire County Council drug and alcohol commissioning team and Inclusions requirements

Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the and Person Specification for further details, a summary is below:

• Provide harm reduction advice, information, and support with an emphasis on safer drug use, safer sex, HIV, Hepatitis A, B and C and other blood borne infections
• To offer Naloxone to al clients due to risks presenting, or as a precautionary measure
• To facilitate access to BB testing
• Be responsible for maintaining a full case load of complex clients as the key worker
• To keep up to date records and information for the purpose of internal and external evaluation
• To provide information and statistics consistent with Cannock Chase District Council, Staffordshire County Council drug and alcohol commissioning team and Inclusions requirements

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Foundation Degree / HNC in related field which may include counselling, social work, nursing, psychology, human resources, social studies or equivalent experience

Experience
Essential

• Considerable experience of working with drug users
• Experience of working with techniques such as CBT, Motivational interviewing, and Solution focused therapy

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• A thorough knowledge of substances and their effects
• Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Foundation Degree / HNC in related field which may include counselling, social work, nursing, psychology, human resources, social studies or equivalent experience

Experience
Essential

• Considerable experience of working with drug users
• Experience of working with techniques such as CBT, Motivational interviewing, and Solution focused therapy

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• A thorough knowledge of substances and their effects
• Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals.

Skills Required