Overview
As a part of Change Grow Live, you’ll help people get to where they want to be and make a difference in their lives. Change, Grow, Live services and staff provide wraparound support to rough sleepers and work directly with emergency accommodation to support staff with this group of people. We are looking for enthusiastic, dynamic individuals and friendly faces to help support people in leading healthier lives.
Role
We are offering a fantastic opportunity to become an Assertive Drug & Alcohol Outreach Worker, engaging with rough sleepers with the aim of moving them into more settled lifestyles. The post holder will work as part of the wider Hull ReNew service to prevent homelessness and support effective treatment pathways, working with people in a variety of settings to ensure engagement with drug and alcohol treatment services.
Where
Hull
Hours
Full time, 37.5 per week
Salary
Full Time Salary Range: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 dependent on experience (pro rata for part time hours). Full-time hours are 37.5 per week. For part-time roles, salary and payments are pro rata based on contracted hours.
What you will focus on
You will focus on engaging with people who have a history of rough sleeping and substance misuse. You will have some experience of engaging with individuals with multiple and/or complex needs and demonstrate a determined approach to finding solutions. Some knowledge of one or more of the following is required:
* Homelessness
* Mental health
* Criminal Justice System
* Substance misuse
About the Role
* A flexible and creative approach to contacting and working with all people who have dropped out of treatment services.
* Attend relevant multi-disciplinary team meetings supporting links to health and social care services, peer support networks, community assets and mutual aid.
* Work closely with the local authority, Health & Social care sector, partners and any provision linked to homelessness to improve joint working.
* Liaise with other services involved in the care and support of an individual to ensure appropriate and secure transfer of all care needs.
* Coordinate the transfer of any accommodated out-of-area individual, including referral to and liaison with their new drug and alcohol service and pharmacy, and provision of bridging prescription until an appointment and prescription is provided.
* Take part in regular outreach sessions to engage people who don’t feel ready to access the mainstream service.
* Ensure culturally appropriate interventions for hard-to-reach individuals from Eastern European and Sub-Saharan African rough sleeping communities.
* Utilise existing/new networks and pathways to broker support from strategic partnerships and other providers.
* Ensure continuity of care for those moving out of the area.
* Hold cases for a minimum of 4-6 weeks following a transition to ensure the service user moves between the two services successfully.
About You
We are looking for someone who is compassionate, motivated, and committed to making a real difference. You should be:
* Experienced in outreach, community engagement, or working with vulnerable and excluded populations.
* Skilled at building rapport and trust with individuals from a variety of backgrounds.
* Confident in liaising and negotiating with partner agencies and professionals.
* Knowledgeable about substance misuse, mental health, and social exclusion.
* Able to work autonomously and manage your time effectively.
* Resilient, adaptable, and solution-focused in challenging situations.
* Passionate about equality, inclusion, and reducing health inequalities.
What we will give to you
* 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each year’s service, capped at 30 days
* Paid wellness hour each week along with a wellness hub and Employee Assistance Programme
* Contributory pension scheme
* Several benefits including discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
* A friendly and supportive team
* Training, career development & progression opportunities
* Refer a friend scheme
No two days are the same and we treat every person who comes into our service as an individual, so being flexible, curious and a good listener are key. You will need to record information about your work, so enjoying a bit of paperwork and attention to detail is important. But most of the time you will be working with people from all backgrounds, making a difference to their lives.
Does this role sound perfect for you? If so, please take a look at our job description.
Direct applications only — we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.
Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here: Skilled Worker visa Overview - GOV.UK
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35)
N/A - Outside London Weighting Area
Key dates: 4/11/2025; 26/10/2025
Jade Murphy | jade.murphy@cgl.org.uk
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.
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