Outreach Recovery Workers - Mid

Outreach Recovery Workers - Mid Cornwall ()

Please refer to the linked job description to support your application. All applicants must submit a CV together with a cover letter explaining why they should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter.

Please note:

This role may close earlier than 31st December 2025 if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

We are part of a large integrated drug and alcohol service working with some of Cornwall's most excluded and disadvantaged people. Successful candidates will work alongside in-house services which include community, clinical, criminal justice and a residential rehabilitation facility. The Drug and Alcohol Outreach Service is recruiting for an additional Outreach Recovery Worker based in Truro. You will work 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 service promotes a holistic multi‑agency response to the needs of the individual.

In this exciting role you will be joining a team of people who hold caseloads and work with those sleeping rough or in insecure accommodation, including emergency accommodation and hostels to offer harm reduction, assessment and access to a range of treatment options. As an Outreach Recovery Worker you will be meeting people in their space more often than in an office.

The post holder will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, with occasional weekend work. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required.

With You 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.

This role offers a starting salary of £25,000 per annum, rising each year in line with our pay progression salary bands to a maximum of £30,000 per annum.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing outreach support to homeless individuals and those in insecure accommodation.
• Delivering harm reduction interventions and safe consumption practices.
• Conducting assessment and facilitating access to a range of treatment options.
• Maintaining accurate caseload records and reporting.
• Working collaboratively with community, clinical, criminal justice and residential rehabilitation services.
• Responding to incidents and managing high‑risk situations safely.
• Adhering to health and safety and safeguarding procedures.
• Participating in continuous professional development and team training.

• Evidence of continuous professional development – OCN/NVQ level 3 or equivalent or willingness to achieve this within 12 months.
• Demonstrable experience working in outreach, housing/homelessness health, social care, criminal justice, domestic abuse or other specialist settings.
• Successful track record of working with substance misuse clients.
• Resilient and able to prioritize and work under pressure.
• Knowledge and understanding of health and safety, including assessing high‑risk situations for service users.
• Knowledge and understanding of homelessness, assessment, care planning and key working.
• Ability to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders and work effectively as a team player.
• Full UK driving licence and own transport.
• Ability to work flexible and unsocial hours as required.

• Resilient and committed, with an understanding of the problems faced by individuals experiencing homelessness or insecure accommodation.
• Experience in substance misuse services is beneficial, though training will be provided.
• Evidence of continuous professional development – OCN/NVQ level 3 or equivalent or willingness to achieve this within 12 months.
• Demonstrable experience working in outreach, housing/homelessness health or related specialist settings.
• Successful track record with substance misuse clients.
• Resilience and ability to prioritize and work under pressure.
• Knowledge of health and safety, including…