Purpose of the Job

• Older Persons Alcohol worker will support individuals impacted by increased alcohol use, increased social isolation and loneliness, by delivering a project which focuses on supporting older adults who are using alcohol harmfully
• To directly intervene with people who use our services in a one-to-one group setting to help them to address their problematic alcohol/drug use or other specific issues.

• To provide support in the community for individuals and families with the aim of helping them
  to make the positive lifestyle changes that will aid their recovery.
• To support and signpost individuals and families to engage with other supportive services

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To review and assess the needs of service users with an alcohol or drug problem within a variety of settings

• To support service users to improve general health, including dietary needs, personal hygiene,
• To support service users to improve their social situation, including assistance with housing,
  benefits, accessing community services and budgeting.
• To work with service users to remove any structural and social barriers to accessing treatment
  services
• To support individuals and families to access appropriate treatment and recovery services.
• Keep accurate and confidential records
• Produce relevant documents and reports in. support of the role
• Attend and contribute to meetings with other staff and partners

You will need to abide by our Code of Conduct, Health and Safety and HR Policies.   

Project 6 is committed to equality of opportunity for all and to being a safe, healthy, and non-discriminatory employer.   

To apply

Please download and complete the application form below and return it to recruitment@project6.org.uk.

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We want you to have every opportunity to showcase your skills, knowledge and experience; please contact us at recruitment@project6.org.uk if you require any assistance or adjustment that can help the application process to work for you.

We kindly ask all applicants to complete an equality and diversity monitoring form. This is completely anonymous and is not part of any recruitment process. Gathering information in this way helps us to ensure we are an inclusive employer.