Company: WithYou
Location: Bournemouth
Posted: May 5th, 2026
Are you a compassionate and motivated individual who wants to change people’s lives? Our team in Bournemouth is looking for a Family Worker to join them in providing high-quality recovery care to a diverse client group. If you are enthusiastic, creative and passionate about helping others, we’d love to hear from you.
Bournemouth’s Community Drug and Alcohol Service provides a free, confidential and friendly service to anyone experiencing challenges with drugs or alcohol. As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. Find out more about us
For more information, please take a look at the linked Job Description.
The closing date for applications is 20th May 2026. Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised.
As a Family Worker you will be providing support and advice to families in relation to substance misuse and its impact on the family. You will offer family focussed interventions which reduce the impact of substance misuse in families, particularly on children and young people, whilst working to raise awareness of and improve access to appropriate services.
You will have your own caseload, working as part of our team and alongside other social care services to identify how we can help. It will be vital for you to develop strong and positive relationships with clients and their families, helping them get their lives back to where they want them to be, whilst managing an active caseload and ensuring continuity of care.
We are determined and always professional in our approach to each and every case and we never judge, we're just here to help. If you think this could be the career for you, take the first step and apply now to join our amazing team.
This is a part time, permanent role with a salary of £25,000 per annum (pro rata). The working hours are Monday - Friday with Monday evening working.
We are looking for positive and motivated candidates who are able to communicate with a wide range of people. You will also be organised with excellent time management skills. You will also be results driven, highly organised with excellent time management skills and comfortable supporting families and children affected by a loved ones substance use. Ideally you will have a driving license and access to a vehicle as travel around the city will be required as part of the role.
To be successful in this role you will:
Ideally you will also have previous experience of working or volunteering with people who misuse substances. We welcome applications from those with lived experience.