Assertive Outreach Nurse

Believe in people?

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Believe in people?
The best people have one thing in common.
They care. At Change Grow Live
, we’re more than just a substance misuse charity, we’re a community driven by our core values Be Open
, Be Compassionate
, Be Bold
. A fantastic, new opportunity has arisen to become an Assertive Outreach Nurse
, improving choice and control for individuals who may be rough sleeping, homeless or at risk of homelessness. We are hoping this role will be for you.

The role will be based within our Rough Sleeping Drug and Alcohol Team (RSDAT), supporting individuals across Nottinghamshire County who are experiencing Severe Multiple Disadvantage (SMD) and facing barriers to accessing services due to rough sleeping or homelessness.

The post holder will work within the community using our Health Bus, supporting individuals to access treatment and services, while working collaboratively with partner organisations to improve engagement and outcomes.

If you're ready to inspire change, this is the place for you
.

Why work with us? Are you seeking a role where every day brings new challenges and opportunities? At Change Grow Live, we embrace a whole-person approach to care, treating each person accessing treatment with us as a unique individual on their recovery journey. Our team thrives on collaboration, bringing together service managers, consultant psychiatrists, dedicated healthcare professionals, compassionate nurses, empathetic recovery staff, enthusiastic volunteers, and supportive peer mentors.

This is an excellent opportunity for an energetic and passionate Assertive Outreach Nurse
to help shape our vision in how we provide clinical services to individuals whose lives have been affected by drugs and alcohol.

Where Nottinghamshire

Hours 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2028

Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Assertive Outreach Nurse to join our multidisciplinary team, delivering flexible, person-centred support to individuals experiencing severe multiple disadvantage (SMD) across Nottinghamshire County.

This is a unique opportunity for a nurse who is passionate about reducing health inequalities and engaging people who may struggle to access traditional treatment settings. Working predominantly in the community, you will provide specialist substance misuse nursing interventions directly to individuals in supported housing, our health bus, community venues and other outreach settings.

You will play a key role in improving access to treatment for people facing multiple and complex needs, including substance misuse, homelessness, poor mental health, offending histories, and social exclusion.

About The Role Working autonomously across Nottinghamshire County, you will

• Deliver clinical outreach interventions to individuals experiencing severe multiple disadvantage.
• Undertake comprehensive physical assessments in community settings and support access to primary and secondary healthcare services.
• Identify, engage and support individuals who would benefit from Buvidal treatment, including those who may be disengaged from traditional services.
• Administer Buvidal injections safely within community and outreach environments in line with prescribing guidance and organisational protocols.
• Initiate and support Buvidal treatment programmes for individuals transitioning from oral buprenorphine, methadone or entering treatment for the first time.
• Provide harm reduction advice, overdose prevention education, wound care support, and interventions aimed at reducing drug-related deaths.
• Conduct comprehensive alcohol assessments to determine levels of dependence, identify risks, and recommend the most appropriate treatment pathway, including community detoxification, inpatient detoxification, or residential rehabilitation.
• Work closely with prescribers and partner agencies to facilitate referrals, support treatment readiness, and ensure individuals receive timely access to alcohol treatment and recovery services.
• Train service users and partner agencies in the use of Naloxone and ensure widespread access across the SMD population.
• Deliver BBV screening, health promotion and Hepatitis B vaccinations where clinically appropriate.
• Build and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with people who may have…