Alcohol Recovery Worker – Controlled Drinking Environment (Part-time)

Location: Birkenhead, UK

Salary: £16,951 (£28,252 FTE) + Healthcare Scheme + Onsite Parking

Hours: 22.5 hours per week, regular shift pattern operating between the hours of 8am and 7pm Mon-Sun.

Homelessness isn’t just about losing a home—it’s about losing stability, security, and often, hope. We are recruiting a specialist Alcohol Recovery Worker to support individuals facing homelessness and the additional challenge of substance misuse.

Through a contract with Wirral Borough Council, YMCA Wirral operates a Controlled Drinking Environment (CDE) which provides a safe, supervised, and dignified space for individuals struggling with alcohol dependency.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting people through the highs and lows, offering practical help, understanding and encouragement.
• Delivering harm reduction strategies and techniques within the CDE.
• Inspiring change and making a lasting difference in people’s lives.

What We’re Looking For

• A kind heart and a strong sense of empathy.
• Great communication skills to support and encourage others.
• A calm and measured approach to handling challenging situations.
• Personal or professional experience of homelessness, substance misuse or other related issues is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.

We are a growing and vibrant team of professionals who work hard to improve the lives of those who need it most. If you’re ready to begin work at the coalface of our life changing services, we’d love to hear from you.

 

Applications are to be made via forms – CVs are not accepted. Application forms to be uploaded here shortly.