Outreach Workers

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.

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.

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.

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.   

Required Skills

• 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

About the company

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.

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
• 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