Jobs
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
No Regrets Creative Contributor (Volunteer)
Contract type: Flexible, Part time, volunteer
We are looking for creative volunteers aged 18–25 to help shape No Regrets, Forward Leeds’ campaign around nightlife, alcohol, wellbeing and safer nights out in Leeds.
This role is ideal for students, young professionals, creatives or anyone interested in content creation, social media, design, photography, video, writing or public health campaigns. Volunteers will help contribute ideas, shape campaigns and create content that feels relevant and authentic to young adults across Leeds.
This is a flexible volunteer opportunity designed to help individuals gain experience, build confidence and develop portfolio work while contributing to meaningful public health messaging.
For the full role description and how to apply, follow the link above.
Harm Reduction Worker
Contract type: Permanent Salary: £27,074.37 pa Closing Date: 3 June 2026
Are you someone who cares about helping others? Do you want to be part of a team that supports people who are facing challenges with substance use? We’re looking for a Harm Reduction Social Support Worker to join us at Forward Leeds and make a positive impact in the community.
You’ll be working with people who are struggling with substance-related issues, helping them access the support they need. It’s all about being a friendly, supportive advocate who ensures their health and social needs are met. Plus, you’ll be working closely with other services to make sure everyone gets the help they deserve.
What you’ll be doing:
- Supporting people affected by substance use
- Speaking up for them and making sure they get the right help
- Building relationships with other services and finding new ways to support the community
Recovery Coordinator – city centre hub
Contract type: Permanent Salary: £25,877.80 - £32,090 per annum Closing Date: 12 June 2026
As a Recovery Coordinator, you will provide one-to-one support for people, from brief interventions through to structured treatment, including groups, ensuring that every recovery journey is tailored to individual needs and priorities.
You will take a holistic “whole person” approach, ensuring that each person’s care package encompasses all areas of their wellbeing, supporting them to achieve the best possible outcomes and safe reintegration into the community.
What You’ll Do
- Managing a caseload, devising, implementing and reviewing ongoing recovery plans and treatment
- Carrying out triage/screening assessments and comprehensive assessments
- Working collaboratively with partner agencies to undertake shared assessments, key working and interventions, supporting service user progression from engag;ement through to self-sustained recovery
- Facilitating service user access to treatment and community resources to increase recovery capital and social connections
- Using the online case management system, SystmOne, to effectively manage recovery planning, safeguarding and risk management processes