Cabra Alcohol & Drug Service Project Worker 
 2 Posts available (21 hours per week)

Aligned to the HSE Professional Social Care Worker Scale (March 2023)

We are seeking an experienced individual to work as part of the Cabra Alcohol and Drug Service (CADS) team to provide support to people using drugs and alcohol and concerned family members, in both one to one and group settings. It is intended that the successful candidate will put an emphasis on engaging with women and as such they must have knowledge and experience of the specific gendered differences that impedes women’s participation in drug and alcohol treatment and recovery.

This an exciting opportunity for the right person as the organisation continues to grow and develop. FAST is committed to providing a quality service and the CADS Project Worker will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the CADS service.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a level 7 diploma in Community Drugs Work, Community Addiction Studies, Social Sciences, Community Development, or related field (essential)
• Accredited in CRA/CRAFT/ 5 Step Family Support (desirable)
• ACI accredited or working towards ACI (desirable)

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years paid experience in a substance use setting (essential)
• Experience of formal assessment and care plan development (essential)
• Experience of inter-agency/collaborative working with other community, voluntary and statutory agencies (essential)

Knowledge

• Have a thorough knowledge of drug related issues and the specific issues relating to women (essential)
• Knowledge of a broad range of evidence based interventions (essential)
• Working knowledge of the complexities faced in delivering services to people with problem drug and alcohol use in challenging environments (essential)

Please see job description for the full break down of roles and responsibilities.

Application Process: CVs and Cover Letter to donna@fastltd.ie

Closing Date Wednesday 27th August 2025 @ 5pm

Please ring Andy on 085 7672169 for further information about the post.

FAST is an equal opportunities employer