Drug and Alcohol Family Support Navigator

Summary of post:            This role will support individuals and families in the West Belfast area sustain their tenancies by giving direct support and assistance regarding drug and alcohol support.

The postholder will work and raise awareness of services and support that exist and ensure adequate signposting takes place.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Main Duties/Responsibilities  (Drug and Alcohol Family Support Worker)

• To work directly with upwards of 250 families per year from across the targeted area of West Belfast.
• To host upwards of 20 drop-in sessions across the West Belfast area per annum to educate and raise awareness of the issues caused by drugs and alcohol and the support available.
• To carry out a series of community engagements via door-to-door consultations, leaflet and poster awareness and focus groups.
• To seek referrals from the West Belfast Community Safety Infrastructure and increase the number of referrals going to existing support services with drug/alcohol responsibility.
• To affirm and build on existing relationships with NIHE ASB Officers, Floating Support Workers and local Patch Managers to identify potential project participants, and those at risk of unsustainable tenancies through a recurring monthly meeting.