Recovery Outreach Worker

Forward Leeds; Kendal, Preston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking a passionate Recovery Outreach Worker to join their South Cumbria team. This part-time role (18.5 hours/week) offers the chance to make a real difference in people's lives by providing compassionate support for those facing challenges with substance use and mental health. You will engage with individuals, manage treatment plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery and wellbeing in the community. If you believe in fair chances for all and want to be part of a values-driven organization, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Enhanced occupational sick pay

Employer pension contributions

Death in service benefit

Free Will writing

Eyecare vouchers

Blue light card discounts

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working and family-friendly policies

Wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering individual and group therapeutic interventions.
• Ability to devise and implement recovery and treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in treatment through outreach and engagement.
• Manage caseloads and facilitate progression to self-sustained recovery.
• Collaborate with partners for positive health outcomes.

Skills

Compassionate support

Therapeutic interventions

Case management

Collaboration with partners

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

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

We operate nearly 200 services across England, supported by approximately 3,500 staff and volunteers, helping around 125,000 people annually.

As we integrate two large organizations, some roles are still branded under 'Humankind'. Full integration of systems and processes is ongoing, including recruitment systems expected to unify next year.

Recovery Outreach Worker

Location: Kendal

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. With friendly local hubs across the UK, we are committed to offering fair chances for all — because everyone deserves the support to unlock their 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 seeking a compassionate and proactive Recovery Outreach Worker to join our South Cumbria RSC Team on a part-time basis (18.5 hours/week). This role offers the chance to directly impact people's lives and wellbeing.

Responsibilities include:

1. Supporting engagement and individuals in treatment through outreach
2. Managing a caseload, devising, implementing, and reviewing recovery and treatment plans
3. Facilitating and promoting individuals’ progression from engagement through structured treatment to self-sustained recovery
4. Reducing substance-related harm to individuals and the wider community
5. Collaborating with key 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. An NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or above/equivalent) is required or willingness to work towards it. You should have a good understanding of and ability to deliver interventions such as brief interventions, MI, PSIs, CBT, and ITEP, with experience in delivering individual and group therapeutic interventions.

Team collaboration

You will work within our South Cumbria RSC Team, a multidisciplinary group including Recovery Coordinators, HOPE Workers, Medics, Housing and Criminal Justice workers, Individual Placement Specialists, and Volunteers. We are a supportive team passionate about supporting recovery in our community.

Additional information

For an informal discussion, contact Service Managers Rachel Armstrong ([e-mail]) or Ginny Willan ([e-mail]) at 01900 512312.

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

Read the full Job Description and Person Specification on our website.

About us

Waythrough (formerly Humankind) was launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our mission is to remove barriers to support, addressing poverty and disadvantage through mental health, substance use, housing, and related services.

We have nearly 200 services across England, supported by around 3,500 staff and volunteers, helping approximately 125,000 people each year.

As we integrate, some roles still carry the 'Humankind' branding. We appreciate your patience during this transition.

Visit our careers page for more details: https://recoveryfocus.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Recovery_Focus_Careers

Benefits

• Generous annual leave (27 days + bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 year)
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Enhanced occupational sick pay
• Employer pension contributions
• Death in service benefit
• Free Will writing
• Eyecare vouchers
• Blue light card discounts
• Learning and development opportunities
• Flexible working and family-friendly policies
• Wellbeing programs and Employee Assistance Programme

Equality and Diversity

We are committed to equal opportunities and value diversity. Applications from all backgrounds are encouraged, including those with lived experience of substance use. For application support, contact [e-mail].