Outreach Worker
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
The closing date is 18 October 2024
Job summary
The principal purpose of our Outreach Worker is to improve the health and wellbeing of people with a range of substance misuse difficulties. This will be achieved by:
Engaging with individuals experiencing substance use and support them to access drug and alcohol treatment
Concentrate on engaging with individuals who are not currently accessing treatment and will have a particular focus on opiate clients
Most of time will be spent working out in the community, at a range of venues across Torbay. These will include outside spaces, Shrublands House, Leonard Stocks Hostel and venues where those hard to engage often frequent
Collaborate with staff from the RSI team, mental health teams and town centre wardens as well as other partners in the community, exploring innovative methods to engage individuals into treatment.
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
Main duties of the job
Support people through recovery from drug and alcohol use by practicing an empathetic and always understanding approach
Act with professionalism and integrity, being a role model to those around them and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity
Provide a service that is tailormade to meet the needs of the individual and to understand that our patients / customer needs an adaptable and responsive approach
Work as part of a team demonstrating effective communication and work collaboratively with colleagues inside and outside of the department
Be curious and creative about new possibilities, whilst identifying what works well and to do more of it
About us
Why Work With Us
Torbay Recovery Initiatives is committed and working towards becoming a Trauma Informed service. We strive to deliver client focussed, compassionate care that aligns to our Trust values. We are a supportive and friendly team who come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. As a team we actively embrace and encourage applications from people who have a lived experience of alcohol and drug treatment and recovery. We are proud to be part of Growth in Action the wider multi-complex needs alliance in Torbay.
Date posted
04 October 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
388-6563268-A&C
Job locations
Shrubalnds House
8, Morgan Avenue
Torquay
TQ2 5RS
Employer details
Employer name
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Shrubalnds House
8, Morgan Avenue
Torquay
TQ2 5RS
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