Drug and Alcohol Outreach Workers (various specialisms)

We Are With You

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Job summary

We are part of a large integrated drug and alcohol service working with some of Cornwall's most excluded and disadvantaged people. We have various positions available in our Drug and Alcohol Outreach, Hospital Outreach and Housing teams.

Main duties of the job

You will work 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. As a Floating Support Outreach Worker, you will be trained in all specialisms mentioned above and in Hospital Outreach. You will provide support to the teams, depending upon 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.

Date posted

21 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,535 to £28,535 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

recroot-5495-51288-23

Job locations

Truro

TR1 2EJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 Successful candidates will also work alongside in-house services which include community, clinical, criminal justice and a residential rehabilitation facility. WithYou is all about working with our clients to find the right path for them to get back to where they want to be, and you will be joining an amazing team of people who go the extra mile to make that happen. Drug and Alcohol Outreach This role will be working alongside other services providing outreach support to clients around Cornwall with drug and alcohol issues who are struggling to maintain their housing. You will be a resilient and committed individual who has an understanding of the problems faced by individuals finding themselves homeless or in insecure accommodation. Floating Support Outreach Due to the outreach basis of these role, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required. The post holder will be required to work 37.5 hours per week with occasional weekend work. Please confirm in your cover letter which area you are interested in. 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, people of all ages and armed forces veterans. Benefits

Competitive salary

28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Competitive salary

28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

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

OCN/NVQ level 3 or equivalent or willing to achieve this within 12 months.
Full UK Driving Licence and own transport (the role will involve travelling to a variety of centres across Cornwall).
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.

Experience

Essential

Evidence of continuous professional development.
Demonstrable experience working in the fields of outreach, housing/homelessness health, social care, criminal justice, domestic abuse, or another specialist setting
Successful track record of working with substance misuse clients
Resilient and the ability to prioritise and work under pressure
Knowledge and understanding of health and safety, including assessing high-risk situations for service users
Knowledge and understanding of homelessness, assessment, care planning and key working
Ability to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders Ability to work effectively as a team player.
Ability to work flexible and unsocial hours as required

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

OCN/NVQ level 3 or equivalent or willing to achieve this within 12 months.
Full UK Driving Licence and own transport (the role will involve travelling to a variety of centres across Cornwall).
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.

Experience

Essential

Evidence of continuous professional development.
Demonstrable experience working in the fields of outreach, housing/homelessness health, social care, criminal justice, domestic abuse, or another specialist setting
Successful track record of working with substance misuse clients
Resilient and the ability to prioritise and work under pressure
Knowledge and understanding of health and safety, including assessing high-risk situations for service users
Knowledge and understanding of homelessness, assessment, care planning and key working
Ability to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders Ability to work effectively as a team player.
Ability to work flexible and unsocial hours as required

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.