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Outreach Recovery Worker - FTC (Ref: 0062ZA)

The closing date is 30 July 2025

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Job summary

If you have a compassionate nature and a genuine desire to help others, you could be just what we're looking for. Our Wigan & Leigh service are looking for an Outreach Recovery Worker to join them in providing high quality recovery care to a diverse client group. If you are an enthusiastic and creative individual and are passionate about changing people's lives for the better, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

You will work as part of a team with the aims of: understanding your clients keeping them safe creating a plan they can achieve with your support checking in with them and reviewing their progress keeping accurate and timely records of your contact with them working effectively with other social care providers e.g. Housing, to cover all aspects of their successful recovery continuously learning and reflecting to improve the outcomes for your clients supporting your colleagues across the service to deliver excellent care

About us

WithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland. Our name reflects who we are - a positive place where people can progress, connect with others and get friendly, expert help in a way that's right for them. Our staff team changes lives. If you're passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, we'd love to hear from you.

Details

Date posted

18 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,570 to £30,000 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

oc-1752677000-KYG5W

Job locations

Leigh

Leigh

WN7 2PJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

As an Outreach Recovery Worker you will be providing support and advice to people who are experiencing difficulties due to substance misuse. You will have your own caseload, working as part of our team and alongside other social care services to identify how we can help. You will develop plans with your clients to help them get their lives back to where they want them to be. We are determined and always professional in our approach to each and every case and we never judge, we're just here to help. There will be assessments to carry out and records you need to keep and update, that's all part of our professional commitment and service to our clients and commissioners. If you think this could be the career for you, take the first step and apply now to join our amazing team. We provide free and confidential support to people experiencing issues with drugs or alcohol. We work with people on their own goals, whether that's staying safe and healthy, making a small change or stopping an unwanted habit Check out what our Wigan and Leigh sites have to offer here! Please note, this role is a Fixed Term Contract for 12 months, and working hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm with some occasional work until 7pm on a rotational basis. Advert Closing Date: 30th July 2025 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. As an organisation we do not have a sponsorship license and are unable to provide sponsorship to live and work in the UK. As such candidates are required to hold the right to work in the UK for the duration of the contract you are applying for. Benefits

  • 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
    • DE&I 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. As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. WithYou is also a Disability Confident Employer, and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    As an Outreach Recovery Worker you will be providing support and advice to people who are experiencing difficulties due to substance misuse. You will have your own caseload, working as part of our team and alongside other social care services to identify how we can help. You will develop plans with your clients to help them get their lives back to where they want them to be. We are determined and always professional in our approach to each and every case and we never judge, we're just here to help. There will be assessments to carry out and records you need to keep and update, that's all part of our professional commitment and service to our clients and commissioners. If you think this could be the career for you, take the first step and apply now to join our amazing team. We provide free and confidential support to people experiencing issues with drugs or alcohol. We work with people on their own goals, whether that's staying safe and healthy, making a small change or stopping an unwanted habit Check out what our Wigan and Leigh sites have to offer here! Please note, this role is a Fixed Term Contract for 12 months, and working hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm with some occasional work until 7pm on a rotational basis. Advert Closing Date: 30th July 2025 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. As an organisation we do not have a sponsorship license and are unable to provide sponsorship to live and work in the UK. As such candidates are required to hold the right to work in the UK for the duration of the contract you are applying for. Benefits

  • 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
    • DE&I 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. As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. WithYou is also a Disability Confident Employer, and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • ONC/NVQ level 3 or be willing to achieve this within 12 months
    • A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
    • You will also need to meet our safeguarding requirements of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

    Experience

    Essential

    • To be successful in the Outreach Recovery Worker role, you will:
    • have some experience of working in a health, social care or related setting
    • have the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and colleagues alike
    • be able to work effectively in a team, supporting others when needed
    • be resilient under pressure and able to prioritise your work
    • have good oral and written communication skills
    • be comfortable using IT and digital media
    • be organised and able to manage your time effectively
    • able to be flexible with your working hours on occasion
    • be happy to support other WithYou locations when needed

    Desirable

    • We'll give your application priority if you:
    • have previous experience of working with people who misuse substances
    • knowledge of health and safety, including assessing client in high-risk situations
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • ONC/NVQ level 3 or be willing to achieve this within 12 months
    • A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
    • You will also need to meet our safeguarding requirements of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

    Experience

    Essential

    • To be successful in the Outreach Recovery Worker role, you will:
    • have some experience of working in a health, social care or related setting
    • have the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and colleagues alike
    • be able to work effectively in a team, supporting others when needed
    • be resilient under pressure and able to prioritise your work
    • have good oral and written communication skills
    • be comfortable using IT and digital media
    • be organised and able to manage your time effectively
    • able to be flexible with your working hours on occasion
    • be happy to support other WithYou locations when needed

    Desirable

    • We'll give your application priority if you:
    • have previous experience of working with people who misuse substances
    • knowledge of health and safety, including assessing client in high-risk situations

    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.

    Employer details

    Employer name

    We Are With You

    Address

    Leigh

    Leigh

    WN7 2PJ


    Employer's website

    https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    We Are With You

    Address

    Leigh

    Leigh

    WN7 2PJ


    Employer's website

    https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Recruitment Advisor

    Abby Hadfield

    abigail.hadfield@wearewithyou.org.uk

    Details

    Date posted

    18 July 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £24,570 to £30,000 a year

    Contract

    Fixed term

    Duration

    12 months

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    oc-1752677000-KYG5W

    Job locations

    Leigh

    Leigh

    WN7 2PJ


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