Assertive Outreach Worker

Ad Warrior; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity is seeking an Assertive Outreach Worker to engage with communities and provide support for substance misuse issues. This role involves assessing harms, offering interventions, and promoting equality and diversity. The position is fixed-term until June 2026, with a commitment to developing productive relationships with various agencies.

Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Apprenticeships

Qualifications

• Experience in providing training and a sympathetic approach.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage with local communities regarding substance misuse.
• Provide interventions and training to reduce harm.
• Conduct screenings and assessments for substance misuse.

Skills

Community Engagement

Substance Misuse Awareness

Training Provision

Job description

Assertive Outreach Worker

Location: Telford

Salary: £25,842 - £27,882 per annum

Contract: Fixed term until 3rd June 2026, 37 hours per week

We are part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families affected by mental health issues, substance use, gambling, and domestic violence. We believe recovery is unique to each individual, and with the right support, recovery is achievable for everyone.

Telford STaRS, a partnership between Inclusion, Aquarius, and Willowdene, serves as the first contact point for those experiencing issues related to drug or alcohol use in Telford and Wrekin. The service is free and confidential, catering to both children and young people aged 10+ and adults 18+. We are seeking a flexible individual with a good understanding of the functional model of substance abuse to join our friendly team.

Your Role:

• Identify and engage with local communities, groups, agencies, and individuals to assess alcohol and drug-related harms.
• Provide appropriate interventions, information, and training to increase understanding and reduce harm related to substance misuse.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships for joint working with various agencies.
• Promote equality, diversity, and rights in all advice, training, and interventions.
• Recognize signs of substance misuse, conduct screenings, assessments, and provide support and referrals as needed.
• Offer long-term, flexible support tailored to complex client needs.
• Maintain accurate written assessments and records.

You should be an energetic self-starter, capable of working well both independently and within a team, with experience in providing training and a genuinely sympathetic approach.

If interested, please apply via the following link to complete your application: Apply here.

We value diversity and encourage applications from those with lived experience and/or from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.

This is a rolling recruitment; shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as they apply.

We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeships relevant to the role.

Aquarius Action Projects, established in 1982 and based in Birmingham, operates nationally and is part of Waythrough, which specializes in mental health, alcohol, and drug-related services.