Alcohol Outreach Worker

Waythrough View All Jobs; Blyth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Enhanced sick pay

Birthday leave

Professional fee reimbursement

24/7 online GP access

Cycle to Work scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Free will writing

Job summary

Waythrough is seeking an Assertive Alcohol Outreach Worker to support individuals with long-standing alcohol use in the community. You will build trusting relationships, complete assessments, care planning and reviews, and work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

A DBS check and travel across Northumberland are required. The role emphasizes proactive engagement, safeguarding, and accurate record-keeping as part of a broader support network for mental health,

Qualifications

• Experience within adult social care or a related setting.
• Ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build professional relationships.
• Resilience and ability to work in challenging environments.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach-based support to individuals in the community.
• Manage a small caseload with assessments, care planning and regular reviews.
• Deliver tailored support and work with a multidisciplinary team and external partners.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to safeguarding processes.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure coordinated, effective support and safety.

Skills

Experience with adult social care

Workload prioritisation

Interpersonal skills

Resilience

Full UK driving licence

Job description

As an Assertive Alcohol Outreach Worker, you will support individuals with long-standing alcohol use who may be reluctant to engage in treatment. Taking an assertive and proactive approach, you'll build trusting relationships and encourage people to take positive steps towards recovery. You will manage a small caseload, completing assessments, care planning and regular reviews, while delivering tailored support within the community. The role is outreach-based, meaning you'll often work independently, engaging individuals in a variety of settings. Alongside this, you'll work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team and external partners to ensure coordinated, effective support, while maintaining accurate records and contributing to safeguarding processes. About you You will be empathetic, resilient and passionate about supporting people to make positive changes. You'll be comfortable working independently in the community, while also being an active and supportive team member.

Requirements

• Experience within adult social care or a related setting
• Ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build professional relationships
• Resilience and ability to work in challenging environments
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Desirable

• Experience working with individuals with substance misuse issues
• Knowledge of approaches such as motivational interviewing or psychosocial interventions
• Experience managing complex caseloads

Additional information

• This role requires an Enhanced DBS check
• Travel across Northumberland is required as part of the role

Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we've created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.

Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services - and it's all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers. Make a real difference in your community Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job - it's a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.

What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

• 27 days' annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
• Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
• Life assurance (3× annual salary)
• Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
• Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days' annual leave
• Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
• 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals
• £500 Recommend a Friend bonus
• Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
• Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
• Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year

Inclusion and accessibility

Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support. We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.