In‑Reach Caseworker: Recovery & Housing Support

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Impactful community work

Employee discounts

Competitive pension

Job summary

Middlesbrough Council is seeking a Caseworker for the Mental Health In Reach Team on a permanent basis. You will support clients with substance use issues, domestic abuse, and homelessness, guiding them through treatment and recovery and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires flexibility, including out-of-hours work with late evenings and weekends. Core duties include screenings, recovery plan development, referrals, and ensuring adherence to procedures using a

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable populations—substance use, domestic abuse, homelessness.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach.

Responsibilities

• Conduct screenings and assessments to identify client needs.
• Develop and implement tailored recovery plans.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and external agencies to coordinate care.
• Engage clients with flexible, proactive approaches to meet service needs.
• Coordinate with the clinical team to ensure appropriate interventions.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Trauma-informed

Job description

Middlesbrough Council is seeking a Caseworker for the Mental Health In Reach Team on a permanent basis. You will support clients with substance use issues, domestic abuse, and homelessness, guiding them through treatment and recovery and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires flexibility, including out-of-hours work with late evenings and weekends. Core duties include screenings, recovery plan development, referrals, and ensuring adherence to procedures using a