Recovery Outreach Worker

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic team dedicated to transforming lives as a Recovery Outreach Worker. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on individuals facing challenges with substance use and mental health. You will engage with clients, manage recovery plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to foster recovery and wellbeing. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of a compassionate community that believes in the potential of every individual. If you're passionate about making a difference and supporting those in need, this role is for you.

Benefits

Generous annual leave (27 days plus bank holidays)

Annual leave purchase scheme

Enhanced occupational sick pay

Employer 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 in people's lives.
• Understanding of interventions like MI, CBT, and PSIs.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in treatment through outreach and engagement.
• Manage caseloads and implement recovery plans.
• Collaborate with partners to achieve health outcomes.

Skills

Therapeutic Interventions

Motivational Interviewing (MI)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Substance Use Knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Equivalent Qualification

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 tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing, and related support.

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

Bringing together two large organizations is a significant task, and it will take time to fully integrate our systems, processes, and approaches. Therefore, the jobs are still branded as ‘Humankind’ for now. Next year, we will fully integrate our recruitment systems, but for now, they are separate.

Recovery Outreach Worker

Location: Whitehaven & Workington

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 West 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, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting engagement of individuals in treatment through outreach
• Managing a caseload, devising, implementing, and reviewing ongoing recovery and treatment plans
• Facilitating and promoting individuals’ progression from engagement, through structured treatment, to self-sustained recovery
• Reducing 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 fairness 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 be willing to work towards this in the role. You should have a solid understanding of and ability to implement interventions, including brief interventions, MI, PSIs, CBT, and ITEP, and experience of delivering one-to-one and group therapeutic interventions.

Team and Collaboration

You will work as part of our West Cumbria RSC Team, a multidisciplinary recovery team comprising colleagues from diverse professional and personal backgrounds, including Recovery Coordinators, HOPE Workers, Medics, Housing and Criminal Justice workers, Individual Placement Specialists, and Volunteers. We are a supportive and welcoming team passionate about supporting recovery within our community.

Additional Information

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

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Salary details indicate full earning potential; starting salaries allow for pay progression within the pay band.

For full person specifications and job details, please visit our website.

About us

Waythrough (formerly Humankind) launched in October 2024 after merging with Richmond Fellowship. Our mission is to remove barriers preventing people from accessing support to live valued lives. We address poverty and disadvantage through mental health, substance use, housing, and related services.

We operate nearly 200 services nationwide with around 3,500 staff and volunteers supporting 125,000 people annually.

As we fully integrate our systems and branding, some roles may still appear under the 'Humankind' name. We appreciate your patience during this transition.

Visit our careers page for more opportunities and information.

What we offer

• Generous annual leave (27 days plus 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
• Training and development opportunities
• Flexible working and family-friendly policies
• Wellbeing programs and Employee Assistance

Equality and Diversity

We are an equal opportunities employer, valuing diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with lived experience of substance use. For support with your application, contact [e-mail].