Rossinver Youth Project CLG

Wish to recruit for the position of

Drug & Alcohol Family Support Worker

County Leitrim / South Donegal

Overall purpose of Job

To develop and provide evidence-based Drug & Alcohol supports to reduce the stress & health related problems experienced by families & children.
The role of the Drug & Alcohol Family Support Worker will be to provide a non-judgemental, confidential support service to people who have been adversely affected by a family member or friend’s drug or alcohol use.
Although this role is as a drug and alcohol family support worker it may include drug and alcohol assistive outreach duties from time to time to meet client needs.

Hours: 26 hrs. Per week (flexible - to include Evenings & Weekends)

Essential Criteria

• A degree or equivalent 3rd level qualification in a health and social care related area and 1-year recent experience of working within a mental health or social care setting
   or
• an application will be acceptable if the candidate can demonstrate 3 years recent experience working with/supporting clients, one of which must be within a mental health or social care setting
• Completed specific drug/alcohol training

To Apply:

Please apply with application form ONLY and return to (marked Private & Confidential) Addressed to Project Promoter, Rossinver Youth Project CLG, Rossinver Community Centre, Strad-Connolly, Rossinver, Co Leitrim or email to rossinvercerehabilitation@gmail.com by closing date June 06th, 2025 @ 4pm

• Shortlisting will apply
• Garda Vetting will be required for this position

This position is funded by HSE through the Northwest Regional Drug & Alcohol Task Force