Drug & Alcohol Outreach Specialist - Flexible Work

Drink and Drugs News; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Flexible working

Wellbeing support

Regular learning opportunities

Job summary

The Big Life Group is seeking three Drug and Alcohol Assertive Outreach Workers to support people in Salford and Trafford. The roles focus on engaging individuals who may be difficult to engage, coordinating care across community and criminal justice settings, and helping people achieve recovery goals.

Experience with substance use and, ideally, within or alongside criminal justice services is valued. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with people affected by substance use and within, or alongside, criminal justice services.
• No formal qualifications required; relevant experience and strong communication skills valued.
• Applications from people with lived experience are welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage people not currently accessing drug and alcohol services.
• Re-engage people who have disengaged from treatment.
• Deliver one-to-one and group interventions.
• Use evidence-based and motivational approaches to support behaviour change.
• Help people access structured treatment and other services.
• Promote peer support, volunteering and mutual aid.
• Support continuity of care when people move between services.
• Maintain accurate client records and identify safeguarding concerns.

Skills

Communication skills

Lived experience

Job description

The Big Life Group is seeking three Drug and Alcohol Assertive Outreach Workers to support people in Salford and Trafford. The roles focus on engaging individuals who may be difficult to engage, coordinating care across community and criminal justice settings, and helping people achieve recovery goals.

Experience with substance use and, ideally, within or alongside criminal justice services is valued. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.