Outreach Workers

We Are With You

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Job summary

This role will be working on a new project alongside other services providing outreach support to clients around Cornwall with drug and alcohol issues who are struggling to maintain their housing.

Main duties of the job

The Drug and Alcohol Outreach Service works alongside the Adult Community Service and the Young People's Service to ensure that an accessible treatment offer is available to those who find themselves rough sleeping or in insecure accommodation. The Drug and Alcohol Outreach Service is countywide and promotes an holistic multi-agency response to the needs of the individual. In addition to the Rough Sleeper Drug and Alcohol Service, we have a Hospital Outreach Team and a Housing In-Reach Team that support complex individuals. We are looking to recruit Outreach Workers who will be trained in each area and will provide support to the teams, depending on where the need is greatest.

About us

Everyone should feel comfortable getting the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health. At We Are With You we work with people on their own goals, whether that's staying safe and healthy, making small changes or stopping an unwanted habit altogether. We give people support in a way that's right for them either face to face in their local service, community or online. We provide a free and confidential service without judgement to more than 100,000 people a year. We use our expertise to improve the help available and raise awareness around drugs, alcohol and mental health so that more people can get support. We Are With You. IND H

Date posted

15 April 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,515 to £25,515 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

recroot-5495-49475-33

Job locations

Truro

TR1 2EJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

As Outreach Worker you will be meeting people in their space more often than in an office, therefore you must have a current driving licence with access to a vehicle. All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included. Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised We have 3 positions available, please confirm in your cover letter if you would like to be considered for Truro, Liskeard, or Penzance. We are looking for a resilient and committed individual who has an understanding of the problems faced by individuals finding themselves homeless or in insecure accommodation and who enjoys a challenge. Experience of substance misuse would be beneficial though we will provide training. Above all, we are looking for someone who is passionate about what we do, and with a positive and engaging approach to our service users and staff. The post holder will be required to work 37.5 hours per week with occasional weekend work. A full UK driving license is required. Should you be successful in your application, you will be required to provide 3 years worth of references and where applicable, will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Benefits What we offer

Competitive salary

28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

2 days paid volunteer leave per year

Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme

Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands

Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing

We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period

Diversity Statement As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people and armed forces veterans.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Competitive salary

28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

2 days paid volunteer leave per year

Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme

Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands

Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Should you be successful in your application, you will be required to provide 3 years' worth of references and where applicable, will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Full UK Driving Licence and own transport (the role will involve travelling to a variety of housing and day centre projects across Cornwall)

Experience

Essential

Demonstrable experience working in the fields of outreach, housing/homelessness health, social care, criminal justice, domestic abuse, or another specialist setting
Knowledge and understanding of issues that may lead to homelessness and substance use and the ability to determine the level of risk for service users with multiple
Ability to work effectively as a team player and on your own
Ability to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external Stakeholders, particularly housing providers
Knowledge and understanding of health and safety, including an understanding of current trends in evidence-based treatment for substance use disorders including psychosocial and pharmacological interventions. Experience in completing Blood Borne Virus (BBV) testing. Page 4 of 6 Essential criteria Desirable criteria assessing high-risk situations for clients
Knowledge and understanding of: - Homelessness - Assessment, care planning and key working; - Issues affecting substance misusers particularly those who are homeless or rough sleeping - Rehabilitation - Crisis Intervention

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Should you be successful in your application, you will be required to provide 3 years' worth of references and where applicable, will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Full UK Driving Licence and own transport (the role will involve travelling to a variety of housing and day centre projects across Cornwall)

Experience

Essential

Demonstrable experience working in the fields of outreach, housing/homelessness health, social care, criminal justice, domestic abuse, or another specialist setting
Knowledge and understanding of issues that may lead to homelessness and substance use and the ability to determine the level of risk for service users with multiple
Ability to work effectively as a team player and on your own
Ability to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external Stakeholders, particularly housing providers
Knowledge and understanding of health and safety, including an understanding of current trends in evidence-based treatment for substance use disorders including psychosocial and pharmacological interventions. Experience in completing Blood Borne Virus (BBV) testing. Page 4 of 6 Essential criteria Desirable criteria assessing high-risk situations for clients
Knowledge and understanding of: - Homelessness - Assessment, care planning and key working; - Issues affecting substance misusers particularly those who are homeless or rough sleeping - Rehabilitation - Crisis Intervention

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.