Assertive Outreach Worker - ROAR

Turning Point UK; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Turning Point UK is seeking an Assertive Outreach Worker to provide support for individuals facing substance use challenges. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact while working within a dedicated team. Candidates should possess empathy, communication skills, and a flexible approach to meet the needs of service users.

Benefits

Structured career development opportunities

Clear pathways to management and specialist roles

Qualifications

• Good understanding of issues related to substance use.
• Experience in facilitating group interventions is advantageous.
• Good IT skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and advice to service users with substance use problems.
• Work across local hubs and community sites in Rochdale.
• Deliver high-standard outreach support.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Flexibility

Patience

Job description

Job Introduction

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Role Overview

At Turning Point, we support people across England with substance use problems. As an Assertive Outreach Worker, you’ll make a real difference by providing support and advice to help service users achieve their potential. If you are passionate about helping people, this role offers the scope and support to enhance your own life as part of a dedicated team.

We operate health facilities and services on a not-for-profit basis, reinvesting every penny into care and our staff. If you are ambitious and focused on helping individuals recover from substance use and make sustained changes, we want to hear from you.

The starting salary for this role is £23,152, with annual pay progression to £25,550. Depending on experience, you may be offered a starting salary above the initial figure.

We offer structured career development opportunities, including clear pathways to progress into management, leadership, or specialist roles such as an Advanced Substance Use Practitioner.

Role Responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity to join the ROAR Partnership team, which is committed to delivering high-standard outreach support. The successful candidate must be dedicated to working with individuals affected by substance use. The role is based across Rochdale, requiring mobility to work across local hubs and community sites.

The Ideal Candidate

You should have a good understanding of issues related to substance use and a genuine passion for the field. Previous experience, either voluntary or paid, is preferable but not essential. Most importantly, you should be flexible, patient, and able to empathize with service users. Good moral values, a non-judgmental attitude, and a sensitive approach to meeting complex needs are vital.

Experience in facilitating group interventions and working with clients individually would be advantageous. Good IT skills and excellent communication skills are required. Previous outreach support experience is preferable.