Recovery Outreach Worker

Forward Leeds; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Waythrough, a leading charity in England, seeks a dedicated Recovery Outreach Worker for its South Cumbria team. This role involves supporting individuals through their recovery journey from alcohol, drugs, and mental health challenges, ensuring a positive impact in the community. A suitable candidate will possess NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care and demonstrate a commitment to social justice.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days + bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 year)

Enhanced occupational sick pay

Enhanced employer pension contribution

Death in service benefit

Free Will writing

Eyecare vouchers

Flexible working policies

Employee Assistance Programme and support networks

Qualifications

• Passion for making a difference and fairness.
• Ability to implement brief interventions (MI, PSIs, CBT, ITEP).
• Experience in delivering one-on-one and group therapeutic interventions.

Responsibilities

• Engage individuals in treatment through outreach.
• Manage a caseload with recovery and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with partners for optimal health outcomes.

Skills

Compassion

Proactivity

Understanding of substance use interventions

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support.

We have almost 200 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people.

Bringing together two big organisations is not a small task and it’ll take a while to fully integrate our systems, processes and approaches. That’s why you will notice the jobs here are still branded ‘Humankind’. Next year we’ll be fully integrating our recruitment systems but for now they are separate.

Location Region

Location Region Cumbria

Location City

Location Postal Code

Location Postal Code LA14 1RD

Interview Date

Recovery Outreach Worker
Location: Barrow-in-Furness
Contract: Permanent

At Waythrough, we’re proud to be one of England’s most successful home-grown charities, dedicated to providing free, confidential support for those experiencing challenges with alcohol, drugs, housing, or mental health. With friendly local hubs across the UK, we are committed to offering fair chances for all — because we believe everyone deserves the support they need to unlock their full potential.

Joining Waythrough means becoming part of a passionate, values-driven team that believes in people, even when they don’t believe in themselves. This is more than a job — it’s your opportunity to make a real and lasting difference.

About the role
We are currently seeking a compassionate and proactive Recovery Outreach Worker to join our South Cumbria RSC Team. This is a diverse and rewarding role, offering the opportunity to directly impact people’s lives and wellbeing.

As an Outreach Worker, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting to engage and individuals in treatment through outreach
• Manage a caseload, devising, implementing, and reviewing on-going recovery and treatment plans
• Facilitate and promote individuals’ progression from engagement, through structured treatment, to self-sustained recovery
• Reduce substance related harm to individuals and the wider community
• Working collaboratively with key partners and colleagues to achieve the best health and wellbeing outcomes for individuals

Recovery Outreach Worker
Location: Barrow-in-Furness
Contract: Permanent

At Waythrough, we’re proud to be one of England’s most successful home-grown charities, dedicated to providing free, confidential support for those experiencing challenges with alcohol, drugs, housing, or mental health. With friendly local hubs across the UK, we are committed to offering fair chances for all — because we believe everyone deserves the support they need to unlock their full potential.

Joining Waythrough means becoming part of a passionate, values-driven team that believes in people, even when they don’t believe in themselves. This is more than a job — it’s your opportunity to make a real and lasting difference.

About the role
We are currently seeking a compassionate and proactive Recovery Outreach Worker to join our South Cumbria RSC Team. This is a diverse and rewarding role, offering the opportunity to directly impact people’s lives and wellbeing.

As an Outreach Worker, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting to engage and individuals in treatment through outreach
• Manage a caseload, devising, implementing, and reviewing on-going recovery and treatment plans
• Facilitate and promote individuals’ progression from engagement, through structured treatment, to self-sustained recovery
• Reduce substance related harm to individuals and the wider community
• Working collaboratively with key partners and colleagues to achieve the best health and wellbeing outcomes for individuals

About you
You will have a passion for making a difference and fair chances for all should be at the core of everything you do.

You will have an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or above or equivalent) or willing to work towards this in post. You will have a fantastic understanding of and ability to implement interventions, including brief interventions MI, PSIs, CBT and ITEP, experience of delivering 1-2-1 and group therapeutic interventions.

Who will you be working with
You will be working as part ofour South Cumbria RSC Team. The team is a multi-disciplinary recovery team comprising of colleagues from diverse professional and personal backgrounds. The team includes Recovery Coordinators, HOPE Workers, Medics, Housing and Criminal Justice workers , Individual Placement Specialists and Volunteers. We are a supportive and welcoming team, who are passionate about supporting and promoting recovery for those we care for and within our local community.

For an informal discussion regarding the post please contact Service Manager Rachel Armstrong [e-mail] or Ginny Willan [e-mail] | 01900 512312.

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Who are we…
Waythrough (formerly Humankind) launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support.
We have almost 200 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people.
Bringing together two big organisations is not a small task and it’ll take a while to fully integrate our systems, processes and approaches. That’s why you will notice the jobs here are still branded ‘Humankind’. Next year we’ll be fully integrating our recruitment systems but for now they are separate.
Thanks for bearing with us – and don’t forget to check out the Waythrough (formerly Humankind) jobs on the Richmond Fellowship and Aquarius job site https://recoveryfocus.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Recovery_Focus_Careers .

What can Waythrough (formerly Humankind) offer you… ️ Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years’ service) Annual leave purchase scheme Enhanced occupational sick pay % Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension Death in service benefit ️ Free Will writing Eyecare vouchers ️ Blue light card discount Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses Work-life balance- flexible working and family friendly policies ️ Happy, Healthy You! – our wellbeing offers for our workforce Employee Assist Programme and WaythroughSupport Networks

Waythrough (formerly Humankind) is an equal opportunities employer

We value unique perspectives and experiences that everyone can bring, and fully understand the strength in diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. If you have a genuine passion for working for us, we want to hear for you. We also welcome applications from people with lived experience with substance use. If you require support with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at [e-mail]

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DBS Requirement

DBS Requirement Enhanced Adult/Child Barred

Does role require Police/Prison vetting? Not Applicable

Driving licence required for role?

Driving licence required for role? Yes

Applications Close Date

Applications Close Date 03 Jul 2025

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