Recovery Outreach Worker

Forward Leeds; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading charity as a Recovery Outreach Worker in Carlisle, where you will support individuals facing challenges with alcohol, drugs, and mental health. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact through direct engagement and collaboration with a dedicated team. Enjoy generous leave, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave (27 days plus bank holidays)

Annual leave purchase scheme

Enhanced sick pay and pension contributions

Death in service benefit

Free will writing

Eyecare vouchers

Blue Light Card discounts

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working and family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Passion for making a difference.
• Willingness to work towards NVQ Level 3.
• Good understanding of interventions like MI, PSIs, CBT, and ITEP.

Responsibilities

• Support engagement with treatment through outreach.
• Manage a caseload and develop recovery plans.
• Collaborate with partners for positive health outcomes.

Skills

Compassion

Proactivity

Understanding of MI

Experience in therapeutic interventions

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 from accessing the support they need to live a valued life. We address poverty and disadvantage in communities through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing, and related support services.

We have nearly 200 services across England, supported by around 3,500 staff and volunteers. Annually, our services assist approximately 125,000 individuals.

As we integrate two large organizations, some roles may still be branded under 'Humankind'. We are working to unify our systems and processes, including recruitment, which remains separate for now.

Recovery Outreach Worker

Location: Carlisle & Penrith

Contract: Permanent

At Waythrough, we are proud to be one of England’s successful home-grown charities, providing free, confidential support for those facing challenges with alcohol, drugs, housing, or mental health. Our local hubs across the UK are committed to offering fair chances for all, believing everyone deserves support to reach their full potential.

Joining our passionate, values-driven team means more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

About the role

We are seeking a compassionate and proactive Recovery Outreach Worker to join our North Cumbria RSC Team. This rewarding role offers the chance to directly impact individuals’ lives and wellbeing.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting engagement with treatment through outreach
• Managing a caseload, developing, implementing, and reviewing recovery and treatment plans
• Facilitating individuals’ progression from engagement to self-sustained recovery
• Reducing substance-related harm to individuals and the community
• Collaborating with partners and colleagues to achieve positive health and wellbeing outcomes

About you

You should have a passion for making a difference and believe in providing fair chances for all. Ideally, you will have an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent, or be willing to work towards it. You should have a good understanding of interventions such as MI, PSIs, CBT, and ITEP, with experience delivering individual and group therapeutic interventions.

Team and contact

You will work within our North Cumbria RSC Team, a multidisciplinary group including Recovery Coordinators, HOPE Workers, Medics, Housing and Criminal Justice workers, and Volunteers. We are a supportive team dedicated to promoting recovery within our community.

For informal discussions about the role, please contact:

Rachel Armstrong, Service Manager: [e-mail]
Ginny Willan: [e-mail] | 01900 512312

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‘The salary advertised reflects the full earning potential; starting salaries allow for pay progression within the band.’

For full details, please visit our careers page.

About us

Waythrough (formerly Humankind), launched in October 2024 after merging with Richmond Fellowship, aims to remove barriers to support for living a valued life. We serve communities through mental health, substance use, housing, and related services, with nearly 200 services and 3,500 staff and volunteers supporting around 125,000 people annually.

We are in the process of fully integrating our systems and branding, which is why some roles still carry the 'Humankind' name. Thank you for your patience and interest.

What we offer

• Generous annual leave (27 days plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 year)
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Enhanced sick pay and pension contributions
• Death in service benefit, free will writing, eyecare vouchers, Blue Light Card discounts
• Training and development opportunities
• Flexible working and family-friendly policies

Equal opportunities

We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with lived experience of substance use. For application support, contact [e-mail].