Assertive Alcohol Outreach Worker

Recovery Focus; Blyth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 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

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Blue Light/Card Discounts

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Waythrough is recruiting an Assertive Alcohol Outreach Worker to support individuals with long-standing alcohol use across Northumberland, covering Blyth. The role is outreach-based, often independent, with a mobile caseload and collaborative teamwork for coordinated support.

You will complete assessments, care planning, and reviews while maintaining records and safeguarding duties in a community setting. DBS checks and driving are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in adult social care or 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small caseload and conduct assessments and care planning.
• Carry out regular reviews and provide tailored community support.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team and external partners to coordinate services.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to safeguarding processes.

Skills

Adult social care

Workload management

Interpersonal skills

Resilience

Driving licence

Job description

Assertive Alcohol Outreach Worker – Northumberland Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday (9:00am – 5:00pm Monday–Thursday, 4:30pm finish Friday) Salary: £25,877.80 – £34,240 Contract: Permanent Location: Blyth (Sexton House) – Outreach role covering Northumberland Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.

About Waythrough

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.

About the role

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.

What we’re looking for

• Essential: 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

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

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. If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: [e-mail]

Closing Date: 2026-10-05 Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. In April 2026, Aquarius, our former subsidiary partner, merged with Waythrough. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support. We have 260 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 130,000 people.