- Advertised from 1st November 2021
- 37.5 hours. Permanent.
Role
Job Summary
Redbridge – Fusion / Bewize Young People Service
Would you like to help improve the health and wellbeing of those with drug and alcohol issues?
The Service
The service is part of the wider WDP treatment services in Redbridge and works with Young People & Adults and actively promotes Recovery with individuals directly affected by substance misuse issues, those affected by someone else’s substance misuse and the local community, to improve the wider health and wellbeing of society.
Together we offer a wide range of pharmacological, psychosocial, recovery-orientated, health focused and inpatient interventions that support individuals and their families who wish to receive advice, assessment, and treatment for their drug and/ or alcohol related needs.
WDP Redbridge is an established community service that is well performing and highly functioning. We are a friendly team of professionals who support each other
The service operates Mon- Fri, our core hours 9am to 5pm but there are times where we might need to work occasional evenings or weekends.
About the Role
We are looking for a dynamic and committed individual to join the WDP Young People’s Team in the London borough of Redbridge. An exciting and rewarding role has arisen at WDP’s flagship services where you will be expected to contribute to the service development.
This exciting and rewarding role will provide you with significant scope for growth and innovation within a supportive and friendly multidisciplinary team of clinical and non-clinical professionals.
The Young People’s Team Leader will be responsible for providing day to day operational management to the WDP Redbridge Young People’s service provision incorporating all substance types and sexual health with a strong focus on early prevention.
The post holder will be integral to ensuring a high-quality service that engages young persons and promotes recovery and positive behaviours and outcomes. You will contribute to the creation of an outcome focussed culture as well as participate in a learning culture for all that consciously celebrates and engages with diversity. You will have a strong ability to communicate complex information with a range of key stakeholders.
Key responsibilities include:
• Prevent young people from engaging in substance misuse and risk-taking behaviours.
• Deliver a targeted and early intervention sexual health service working with young people aged 13 to 24. The service will identify and engage individuals and groups to reduce the number of teenage pregnancies, new cases of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and HIV.
• Ensure young people are aware of the full range of contraceptive and sexual health services and methods available, including the take up of contraception and the Condom Card Scheme
• Enable young people to develop boundaries, emotional resilience, and self-esteem.
• Actively support young people to reduce and/or stop harmful behaviours such as drug and alcohol use, encouraging prosocial and healthy alternatives.
WDP is committed to the ongoing professional development of all our staff. Through joining WDP, you will receive a warm welcome, peer support, extensive training, regular supervision and the chance to thrive in a lively and aspirational organization.
Person Specification
We are seeking a committed, organised and highly motivated candidates, with an in-depth knowledge and experience of the challenges affecting people with substance misuse, sexual health and related health and wellbeing issues.
• Passion for and understanding of working with substance misuse services or with other socially excluded or vulnerable groups.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines, record information accurately and in a timely way and to work calmly under pressure.
• Great team working, communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrating a highly cooperative approach to supporting colleagues and the whole team to deliver Service objectives, as well as in working directly with service users and their significant others.
• Experience of or demonstrable ability to deliver a quality level of service to young people with complex needs.
• Demonstratable experience of good project management.
• Experience of delivering workshops and being able to build a rapport with young people.
• The ability to line manage staff effectively and support staff development.
• A good understanding of the barriers that prevents young people engaging with services.
• Experience of working with young people is an advantage but not essential as full training will be provided
• Good IT skills including use of Microsoft Office programs and digital meeting platforms and Case Management Systems like Nebula, System One or Theseus.
• Understanding of and ability to apply excellent Safeguarding and risk management practices and a demonstrable understanding of the Health and Social Care regulatory requirements of the Care Quality Commission (CQC), National Institute for Clinical Excellence standards for Health and Social Care and the GDPR confidentiality and privacy regulations.
• Demonstrable commitment to working in partnership with other professionals such as criminal justice agencies, community groups and other stakeholders to achieve good outcomes for our service users.
• NVQ/QCF/RCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent. Or the ability and commitment to complete this within 1 year of employment.
Location
The role is predominantly based in Barkingside and Ilford Chambers, but at times may involve travel to external meetings and satellites within the borough, and to other WDP locations as needed.
Why should you apply?
• To be an integral contributor in our mission to transform the lives of our service users
• To help enact positive change within the community and wider public space
• Be part of a high-performance team that is focused on quality and welcomes innovation.
• To benefit from our competitive salary and benefits packages an professional development opportunities.
Benefits include:
• Friendly family leave, flexible working
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free parking (some sites)
• Recommend a friend and receive a cash reward
• Season ticket Loans
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Generous occupational sick pay
• Substantial annual leave allowance
• A day off on your birthday
Application notes
To find out more about our, visit our WDP young people’s website:
Fusion in Redbridge (drug and alcohol)
BeWize in Redbridge (sexual health)
For further information, and to apply, please visit our website: https://wdp.ciphr-irecruit.com/applicants/vacancy/594/Young-Peoples-Team-Leader---Redbridge
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact David Dunkley, Deputy Service Manager on 07403868779 or david.dunkley@wdp.org.uk
The closing date for applications is 21/11/2021 at 00:00 midnight.
Interviews are likely to take place via Teams, to support social distancing week commencing 22/11/2021
WDP and Our Values
WDP believes in service users’ ability to transform their lives, moreover that we can help them achieve their aspirations. WDP are social advocates working tirelessly to affect positive change to policy and funding from H&SC services through parliamentary groups and government consultations. WDP are committed to co-production, our service user and employee voices matter to us, so we work with all our stakeholders to produce innovative and targeted support and treatment for our clients and people. Working together, we make sure people are supported and empowered to make positive life choices. Moreover, that are our employees are supported and rewarded fairly for their commitment and effort at work.
All staff are required to work to WDP’s four values:
- Entrepreneurial
- In partnership
- Strong belief in service users
- Community focused
Diversity and Equality
- WDP are a committed equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from disabled candidates, and those form minority ethnic backgrounds.
Safeguarding
- WDP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
DBS
- All posts are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check prior to the confirmation of any job offer.
Note: Please use your personal statement to highlight any relevant experience directly linked to the role you have applied for.Any CVs sent with the application will be disregarded.
Participation & Engagement Worker
- Full time
- £27,042 – £29,428
- On site: Ayr (covering South Ayrshire)
- Closing 7th January 2026
RecoveryAyr are seeking to recruit a proactive and passionate Participation and Engagement Worker with a specific focus on ensuring the voices of individuals and families are collected and considered as part of ongoing service improvement activities, recognising that there is much to be gained from individuals and families with ‘lived experience’ of recovery. The post holder will also support the implementation of the Charter of Rights for People Affected by Alcohol and Drugs across South Ayrshire.
The post holder will be based with a staff team of lived experience workers, who have wide range of experience providing support for individuals and families affected by alcohol, drugs or involved with justice services.
Senior Community Fundraiser – Scotland
- Full time
- £31,000 – £34,000
- Remote: Edinburgh
- Closing 6th January 2026
About us
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However, you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.
The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.
About the role
Do you live in Edinburgh or the surrounding area?
As a senior community fundraiser, you’ll be an important part of the team building Breast Cancer Now’s presence in Scotland, with a particular focus on Edinburgh and the surrounding areas.
We’re looking for someone who is an experienced relationship builder, someone who can find and develop new supporters. You’ll need excellent local knowledge, and the enthusiasm to develop a brand-new fundraising region.
The successful candidate will also be part of the team working on our large-scale project supporting and growing Asda Tickled Pink, our award-winning partnership with Asda and CoppaFeel! which has already raised over £100 million.
You’ll work directly with passionate colleagues across Asda stores in your region driving new fundraising initiatives, inspiring communities and celebrating incredible successes.
No 2 days will look the same as you travel, connect and engage supporters to help us grow income to deliver our mission.
The role is initially offered as an 18-month contract with the potential to become permanent.
About you
You’re confident in approaching new contacts and are experienced in developing new relationships from scratch. This may currently be in a customer service, account management or stewardship role.
You’re experienced in managing and building new and established relationships with a focus on retention and income growth.
You’re enthusiastic, proactive, organised and unafraid to test and try new ideas.
You’re required to be involved being out and about in the community that you’re building, so you must be able to work independently outside of the office in varying locations and enjoy being busy.
Previous experience working in a charity is not required.
Job description and benefits
Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.
Primary location of role
This is a remote role, and the candidate will need to be based in the Edinburgh area with unlimited access to their own car. Regular travel will be required to meet supporters and visit Asda stores in your region, as well as occasional travel to our London, Sheffield or Glasgow office.
Join us as an Operations Manager in East Dunbartonshire.
Our team in East Dunbartonshire is recruiting for an Operations Manager, to join them in providing high quality recovery care to a diverse service user group. If you are a dynamic leader, who can inspire others to make a difference for their clients using a compassionate and collaborative approach, we want to hear from you.
As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. Find out more about us here.
Job Description
We are looking for a driven, dynamic & compassionate individual to lead our East Dunbartonshire Young People & Family Service. Our service provides free, confidential support to Young People and Families who are affected by their own or a loved ones substance use. We deliver a wide range of interventions including one to one support sessions, structured group-work, wellbeing activities. We can also provide in-house Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
You will strive to work collaboratively with partners and local communities, ensuring that we are as accessible as possible and that we deliver trauma informed support with the principles of a Recovery Oriented System of Care at the heart of all that we do. You will lead your team, providing development and clear direction aligned with the organisational aims and be a strong advocate for WithYou externally, maintaining and building our profile as you go. An SVQ Level 4 in Social Services and Health care & driving licence would be desirable for this post.
This is a permanent, full-time role working 37.5 hours per week between Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm, with some evening and weekend flexibility as required. The salary for this position is £29,272.60 per annum.
Company Benefits
- 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
Essential Skills
The most important thing you can bring to this role is clear and inspirational leadership. We’re open to discussions with candidates working in leadership roles outside of the drug and alcohol arena - for example, in mental health or housing. We’re most interested in your ability to demonstrate motivational leadership skills, with the drive to promote staff development and retention. You’ll have the support of a Head of Service Delivery and a wider team of experienced and dedicated stakeholders across the organisation.
If you have experience managing comparable services, as either an established manager or in a team leader or similar capacity and you are looking for the next step up in your career, we would welcome your application.
You should have:
- Experience in drug and alcohol support services, or in an equivalent social care setting
- A proven track record of managing and supervising others
- Experience working with vulnerable people (Young People and Adults)
- SVQ Level 4 in Social Services and Health care (or be willing to complete this)
- Experience of partnership working and within multidisciplinary teams
- Experience of working within community based services
- Ability to develop and lead a cohesive team
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to quickly establish credibility and/or make a positive impact
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
About Us
WithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland.
Our name reflects who we are – a positive place where people can progress, connect with others and get friendly, expert help in a way that’s right for them.
Our staff team changes lives. If you’re passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, we’d love to hear from you.
Ask & Act Education Manager
- Full time
- £36,128 – £40,686
- Hybrid: Fife, West Lothian, Perth ,or Edinburgh and WfH, with occasional travel, across sites.
- Closing 7th January 2026
Who We Are
We are Scotland’s leading youth homelessness charity. We believe that no young person should ever face homelessness. That’s why we deliver bold, youth-specific solutions, built around young people’s experiences and what evidence tells us works.
We support young people to avoid and move on from homelessness, helping them build the confidence, skills and stability they need to thrive in adulthood. We also influence policy and practice to create a Scotland where no young person is left behind.
We don’t follow the system, we change it, continually championing the voices and experiences of all young people.
Context
Rock Trust delivers the Upstream prevention project in schools and the post holder will work with the Upstream Team, pilot schools and education departments to create a toolkit for the implementation of Upstream. This will involve working with current pilot schools to document the changes required in school systems, the challenges and how to overcome them and an assessment of the resources required to deliver Upstream. The Ask & Act Education Manager will use this learning to create a toolkit and implementation plan to be used for national implementation.
This role is responsible for:
- Coordinating work with multiple local authority Education departments, senior leaders and cross-sector partners (Housing, Social Work, Health, third sector)
- Designing and documenting processes, guidance and training materials that enable schools to embed early identification of housing risk
- Capturing learning, gathering data and producing a national implementation framework
- Ensuring all activity aligns with statutory duties, local contexts and Rock Trust’s prevention approach
The Ask & Act Education Manager will need to be methodical, have strong report writing skills and interpersonal skills to co-ordinate the information gathering and documenting. They will be responsible for delivering the toolkit to a high standard, making a lasting contribution to Scotland’s homelessness prevention system.
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