Outreach Recovery Worker

De& I; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

DE&I in Scunthorpe is seeking a dedicated Outreach Recovery Worker to join our team. This permanent, full-time role (37.5 hours per week) involves engaging diverse clients, delivering high‑quality support across services, and working with our local community to improve access to help.

You will manage an active caseload with compassion, persistence and a person-centred approach. A driving licence and access to your own vehicle are required, and you will work with colleagues to ensure respectful,

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in health, social care, criminal justice or related setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work collaboratively within a team and manage workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Engage clients who face barriers to accessing services.
• Manage an active caseload and coordinate support to ensure dignity and respect.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain high-quality service delivery.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Teamwork

Job description

About the Role

Closing date: Monday 2nd November

Join our team as an Outreach Recovery Worker in Scunthorpe - Job Description/Person Specification

Our team in Scunthorpe is looking for an Outreach Recovery Worker to join them in providing high-quality support to a diverse client group. If you are enthusiastic, creative and passionate about helping others, we'd love to hear from you. You can read more about our services in Scunthorpe here. As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each, relationships, You will have demonstrable experience working within the health, social care, criminal justice or other specialist setting, or a clear motivation for wanting to work in the drug and alcohol sector. A successful track record of providing efficient and reliable customer service is essential. You will be highly organised, have excellent communication skills, and be able to manage your time effectively. You will work collaboratively as part of a team to ensure a high-quality service is maintained. Above all, we are looking for someone who is passionate about what we do and has a positive and engaging approach to our clients and key stakeholders.

DE&I

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Job Opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated Outreach Recovery Worker to play a key role in engaging clients who face challenges accessing services. This is a hands‑on, community‑based role that requires compassion, persistence and a deep commitment to equity and inclusion. You will manage an active caseload, connecting quickly with clients and ensuring they're always treated with respect and dignity. This is a permanent position, working 37.5 hours per week. As this role will involve community‑based work, a driving licence and access to your own vehicle is required. As a Recovery Worker, we offer a starting salary of £26,250 per annum, rising each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, to £30,900 per annum. For further details please reach out to a member of the recruitment team via .

Essential Skills

We're looking for a compassionate and motivated individual, with an, exceptional ability to build meaningful