Assertive Outreach Worker

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Trafford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

30 days after five years

Job summary

Big Life Group is seeking an Assertive Outreach Worker to provide flexible, person-centred support to people experiencing substance misuse across community and criminal justice settings.

You’ll build trusted relationships with individuals and partner organisations, helping them access treatment and work toward recovery in a coordinated, compassionate way.

Qualifications

• Outreach work with people experiencing substance misuse.

Responsibilities

• As our Assertive Outreach Worker, you'll provide creative, flexible and person-centred support to people experiencing substance misuse.
• Work across community and criminal justice settings to engage people not accessing traditional support.
• Build relationships with partner organisations to coordinate support that reflects individuals' needs.
• Help people engage with treatment and develop recovery goals.

Job description

The Big Life Group’s mission is to fight for equity, in health, in wealth and in life. We are a social business delivering a range

of services across the North of England, covering everything from mental and physical health, addiction and criminal justice, to

housing, education, family support and much more. What links them together is the way we work – The Big Life Way.

We always stand shoulder-to-shoulder with people, working with them on the things that matter most to them. Everything we do is

designed and informed by the needs, priorities and strengths of people and communities.

Our values

• Courage: We stand up for ourselves, and the people and communities we work alongside, even when that makes us unpopular, or challenges accepted wisdom.
• Creativity: We find innovative solutions that work, never accepting the easy option or the status quo.
• Honesty: We act with integrity, speaking the truth to ourselves and others.
• Inspiration: We are inspired by the people and communities we work with and share what we learn from them to inspire others.
• Thoughtful: We act with care and compassion and work to understand people’s experiences. We take time to listen, reflect and continually learn.
• Valuing difference: We recognise and celebrate the unique qualities, gifts, insights and perspectives that different people offer.

At Big Life, work is more than a job – it’s about standing shoulder-to-shoulder with people and communities, making a difference

every day. We fight for equity in health, in wealth and in life, and that commitment starts with how our staff.

Benefits that matter

We offer more than a payslip - you’ll find wellbeing support through LifeWorks, Simply Health and mindfulness sessions, 25-30

days’ annual leave plus your birthday off, flexible working, and regular learning opportunities. Everyday perks include Blue Light

Card discounts, savings schemes, cycle-to-work, free eye tests and more - little extras to make life easier inside and outside of

work.

Recognised as outstanding

We’re proud to be ranked by Best Companies as one of the UK’s outstanding places to work, with a two-star accreditation in 2024.

A culture of trust and flexibility

Our people describe our culture as relaxed and supportive. You’ll be trusted to plan your own day, take breaks when you need, and

work in a way that fits with your life as well as your role.

If you’re looking for more than a job - if you want to be part of a team that’s bold, creative and relentlessly committed to

equity – then Big Life could be the place for you.

The basics

£31,022 per annum (NJC 17)

Hours

35 hours per week

Annual leave

25 days, increasing to 30 days after five years

Base

There are two vacancies in Salford and one vacancy in Trafford. This is an outreach role based within the relevant locality. A

full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential due to the nature of the role.

Line manager

Closing date for applications

Midnight on Thursday, 20 August. Interview will take place on Wednesday, 2 September.

We recognise that AI tools can be useful in supporting job applications, for example by helping with spelling, grammar, structure,

or clarity. However, the content of your application should reflect your own skills, experience, knowledge, and ideas. You may be

What you’ll be doing

As our Assertive Outreach Worker, you'll provide creative, flexible and person-centred support to people experiencing substance

misuse who may be difficult to engage or have become disconnected from services.

Working across community and criminal justice settings, you'll proactively build relationships with people who are not accessing

traditional support, helping them engage with treatment, develop recovery goals and build positive futures. You'll work alongside

a wide range of partner organisations, ensuring people receive coordinated support that reflects their individual needs.

This is a rewarding role for someone who enjoys outreach work, building trusted relationships and supporting people to make

lasting changes in their lives.

This role requires enhanced level 1 vetting, and a full UK driving licence with access to a car.