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Join us. We are always looking for great people. We have a range of roles in our service across the spectrum of drug and alcohol work. Please keep checking back as we add new roles all the time. We welcome applications from people who have lived experience of issues with alcohol and/or drugs.

What’s in it for you?

  • A competitive salary
  • Pension Scheme
  • Exceptional support, training and development
  • Flexible working

Forward Leeds is a service made up of several key partners: Waythrough, BARCA-Leeds, St. Anne’s Community Services and Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust enabling the development of a peer led, recovery community.

Current Vacancies

  • Young Adults Drugs and Alcohol Worker – Maternity Cover

    Contract type: Fixed Term
    Salary: £24,500-£30,790
    Closing Date: 19 September 2025

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    As part of the Young Persons Team you will deliver drug and alcohol related interventions for young people (up to 21 years or 24 years depending on vulnerability) across Leeds. Work will be outreach, so based in schools, colleges, Youth Justice Centres and Community Venues.

    Responsibilities will include:

    • Case Management: Be the driving force behind the drug and alcohol treatment journeys of young adults. Conduct assessments, develop personalised care plans, and deliver interventions that truly make a difference.
    • Community Promotion: Amplify our services within the community by building strong relationships with local organisations. Empower young adults and their families through engaging education and awareness sessions.
    • Quality Assurance: Maintain the highest standards of care by implementing and adhering to service policies and procedures. Conduct thorough audits and keep meticulous records.

  • Drug and Alcohol Practitioner

    Contract type: Permanent
    Salary: £24,500-£30,790
    Closing Date: 21 September 2025

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    We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Drug and Alcohol Recovery Coordinator, to join our Forward Leeds team. This role is working within the Active Recovery team based at Seacroft, supporting a caseload of clients whose primary substance is heroin.

    This is a dynamic and rewarding role where you will:

    • Manage a caseload of people whose primary substance is opiates. Supporting, devising, implementing, and reviewing on-going recovery and treatment plans.
    • Facilitate and promote individuals’ progression from initial assessment into structured treatment.
    • Provide 1:1 PSI and brief intervention support
    • Care planning and risk assessment/management
    • You will take a “whole person” holistic approach to ensure that every service user’s package of care encompasses all areas of their wellbeing, to achieve the best possible outcomes for every person.
    • Reduce substance related harm to individuals and the wider community.
    • Working collaboratively with key partners and colleagues across the city-wide partnership to achieve the best health and wellbeing outcomes for individuals.
    • Support people to make positive changes and achieve their goals in treatment with a view of entering recovery and transferring care to our recovery and aftercare team.

  • Recovery Coach

    Contract type: Fixed Term and Part Time (14.8hrs/wk)
    Salary: £24,500-£30,790 pro rata
    Closing Date: 26 September 2025

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    Recovery Coaches play a critical role in supporting Dayhab attendees through their recovery journey. They work under the supervision of a Team Leader to deliver activities, support group sessions, and provide individualised support to participants.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Assist in the delivery of Dayhab activities and support group sessions.
    • Provide support and encouragement to Dayhab attendees.
    • Help attendees establish new routines and integrate into the recovery community.
    • Collaborate with the ETE worker to support attendees’ progression towards employment and training opportunities.
    • Maintain a commitment to personal and professional development within the recovery coaching role.

  • Single Point of Contact Advisor

    Contract type: Permanent (30 hours/week)
    Salary: £24,243-£26,440 (pro-rata)
    Closing Date: 1 October 2025

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    The Single Point of Contact is the gateway for all calls and referrals coming into Forward Leeds. As a SPOC Advisor you will ensure that all calls and enquiries are responded to fully and appropriately, within agreed timescales.

    This will involve: screening enquiries, directly dealing with a range of issues such as prescribing queries, booking appointments via electronic diary management and connecting the callers through to other staff, as appropriate. At times this may also include calls from people in crisis or at risk.

    You will provide a swift, coordinated response, directing callers to the relevant part of the service, using standardised triage assessment forms.

    The post holder will be required to have the ability to assess risk, be aware of safeguarding issues, and understand diversity issues and needs.

    Following each contact you will be required to ensure all relevant information and data is recorded appropriately onto the management information system.