FAST Cabra formally know as TheLoft Cabra

23/12/2025

Call us to join our next group starting in January

23/12/2025

Everyone at CADS Cabra would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to for their beautiful and thoughtful gift bags kindly donated to our 8-week Women’s Alcohol Awareness program
A big shout out to Nikki Hayes for her thoughtful and powerful talk about her journey.

Your generosity added a really special touch to the Programme and made the women feel valued, supported, and celebrated. Gestures like this make a meaningful difference and are truly appreciated.

Thank you for supporting women’s wellbeing and recovery in our community 💜✨
Give us a call to Join in January for our next group

26/06/2024

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'Every person experiencing drug and alcohol problems, and their families, will be offered the help they need, when they need it'

21/05/2024

16/04/2024

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Cabra Alcohol & Drug Service Project Worker Vacancy -https://www.activelink.ie/node/107448

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

Finglas Addiction Support Team (FAST) is a thriving community drug team that provides support for people who are experiencing problems because of their drug and alcohol use.
FAST provides a range of programmes and interventions across the continuum of care ranging from harm reduction and crisis intervention through to structured rehabilitation, aftercare and
family support. FAST has recently expanded into Cabra and operates there as Cabra Alcohol and Drug Service (CADS)
We are seeking an experienced individual to work as part of the CADS team to provide support to people 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.
FAST is an equal opportunities employer
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 (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)
* Working knowledge of the Resonance Factor – Janus Solutions approach (desirable)

Please see job description for the full break down of roles and responsibilities. https://www.activelink.ie/node/107448
Application Process: CVs and completed application form to be sent via email to: deborah@fastltd.ie
Please note that applications made without a completed application form will not be considered.
Please ring Deborah on 01 8110595 for further information about the post.

Closing Date 1st May 2023 @ 5pm
FAST is an equal opportunity employer

04/04/2024

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21/12/2023

Happy Christmas from everyone here in Fast Cabra

18/10/2023

If you need to talk to one of our team and find out how our services can help you, then please contact us on the number or email below 💜

25/09/2023

This Thursday!