We are looking for a caring and professional person to join our incredible staff team who preferably has experience of working within Drug and Alcohol services or similar fields such as Offender Services, Mental Health or Homeless Charities.   

We wish to recruit an individual who can effectively participate in the delivery of those high-quality evidence based therapeutic interventions. They should have a passion to make a positive impact and empower our residents to transform their lives.  

 A Keyworker is responsible for:  

• Ensuring the physical, emotional and social wellbeing of residents. They do not provide the therapeutic interventions which is the role of the therapeutic staff.   

• Ensuring the individual daily living requirements and treatment needs of residents are met.  

• Responsibility for a personal caseload of residents, ensuring their active engagement with their recovery programme. 

 Competitive starting salary 

This post is a permanent 37.5 hour a week role  

Based on a 8 week rolling rota of 3 x 12.5 hour shifts from Monday – Sunday inclusive 

Shifts start at 7.45am and finish at 8.15pm 

 A Keyworker is a demanding but rewarding role and candidates need to be able to work well under pressure, be able to think quickly and use their own initiative. We require strong team players who can build positive relationships and embrace diversity 

 To apply: please download the full job description and our application form, and submit the completed application form

to jane.wenban@kenwardtrust.org.uk 

All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and be required to provide supporting references. 

Closing date: 27th February 2026 

Interview date: To be organised 

Registered charity no 1146481. Registered in England no. 7931728