Job Details
Recovery Outreach Worker
Location: Carlisle & Penrith
Contract: Permanent
At WayThrough, were proud to be one of Englands 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 dont believe in themselves. This is more than a job its 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 North Cumbria RSC Team. This is a diverse and rewarding role, offering the opportunity to directly impact peoples lives and wellbeing.
As an Outreach Worker, you will be responsible for:
* Supporting to engage and individuals in treatment through outreach
* Manage a caseload, devising, implementing, and reviewing on-going recovery and treatment plans
* Facilitate and promote individuals progression from engagement, through structured treatment, to self-sustained recovery
* Reduce 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 fair chances for all 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 willing to work towards this in post. You will have a fantastic understanding of and ability to implement interventions, including brief interventions MI, PSIs, CBT and ITEP, experience of delivering 1-2-1 and group therapeutic interventions.
Who will you be working with
You will be working as part of our North Cumbria RSC Team. The team is a multi-disciplinary recovery team comprising of colleagues from diverse professional and personal backgrounds. The team includes Recovery Coordinators, HOPE Workers, Medics, Housing and Criminal Justice workers, Individual Placement Specialists and Volunteers. We are a supportive and welcoming team, who are passionate about supporting and promoting recovery for those we care for and within our local community.
For an informal discussion regarding the post please contact Service Manager Rachel Armstrong or Ginny Willan | .
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The salary advertised above demonstrates the full earning potential for this role, starting salaries will allow for pay progression within the pay band
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Who are we
Waythrough (formerly Humankind) launched in October following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people 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 services around England and nearly 3, amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around, people.
Bringing together two big organisations is not a small task and itll take a while to fully integrate our systems, processes and approaches. Thats why you will notice the jobs here are still branded Humankind. Next year well be fully integrating our recruitment systems but for now they are separate.
Thanks for bearing with us and dont forget to check out the Waythrough (formerly Humankind) jobs on the Richmond Fellowship and Aquarius job site .
What can Waythrough (formerly Humankind) offer you
️ Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years service)
Annual leave purchase scheme
Enhanced occupational sick pay
% Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension
Death in service benefit
️ Free Will writing
Eyecare vouchers
️ Blue light card discount
Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses
Work-life balance- flexible working and family friendly policies
️ Happy, Healthy You! our wellbeing offers for our workforce
Employee Assist Programme and Waythrough Support Networks
Waythrough (formerly Humankind) is an equal opportunities employer
We value unique perspectives and experiences that everyone can bring, and fully understand the strength in diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. If you have a genuine passion for working for us, we want to hear for you. We also welcome applications from people with lived experience with substance use. If you require support with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at
Salary Period Per Annum
Vacancy Salary Range £24, - £30,
DBS Requirement Enhanced Adult/Child Barred
Does role require Police/Prison vetting? Not Applicable
Driving licence required for role? Yes
Applications Close Date 27 Jun