Drug & Alcohol Assertive Outreach Worker

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As our Assertive Outreach Worker, you'll provide creative, flexible and person-centred support to people experiencing substance misuse who may be difficult to engage or have become disconnected from services. Working across community and criminal justice settings, you'll proactively build relationships with people who are not accessing traditional support, helping them engage with treatment, develop recovery goals and build positive futures. You'll work alongside a wide range of partner organisations, ensuring people receive coordinated support that reflects their individual needs.

This is a rewarding role for someone who enjoys outreach work, building trusted relationships and supporting people to make lasting changes in their lives. This role requires enhanced level 1 vetting, and a full UK driving licence with access to a car.

The Big Life Group's mission is to fight for equity, in health, in wealth and in life. We are a social business delivering a range of services across the North of England, covering everything from mental and physical health, addiction and criminal justice, to housing, education, family support and much more. What links them together is the way we work - The Big Life Way.

We always stand shoulder-to-shoulder with people, working with them on the things that matter most to them. Everything we do is designed and informed by the needs, priorities and strengths of people and communities.

• Courage:
  We stand up for ourselves, and the people and communities we work alongside, even when that makes us unpopular, or challenges accepted wisdom.
• Creativity:
  We find innovative solutions that work, never accepting the easy option or the status quo.
• Honesty:
  We act with integrity, speaking the truth to ourselves and others.
• Inspiration:
  We are inspired by the people and communities we work with and share what we learn from them to inspire others.
• Thoughtful:
  We act with care and compassion and work to understand people's experiences. We take time to listen, reflect and continually learn.
• Valuing difference:
  We recognise and celebrate the unique qualities, gifts, insights and perspectives that different people offer.

At Big Life, work is more than a job - it's about standing shoulder-to-shoulder with people and communities, making a difference every day. We fight for equity in health, in wealth and in life, and that commitment starts with how our staff.

We want you to feel safe, respected and able to bring your whole self to work. Difference is celebrated here, and our staff networks - from menopause to neurodiversity, LGBTQI+ and more - create space to connect and support each other.

We offer more than a payslip - you'll find wellbeing support through Life Works, Simply Health and mindfulness sessions, 25-30 days' annual leave plus your birthday off, flexible working, and regular learning opportunities. Everyday perks include Blue Light Card discounts, savings schemes, cycle-to-work, free eye tests and more - little extras to make life easier inside and outside of work.

We're proud to be ranked by Best Companies as one of the UK's outstanding places to work, with a two-star accreditation in 2024.

Our people describe our culture as relaxed and supportive. You'll be trusted to plan your own day, take breaks when you need, and work in a way that fits with your life as well as your role.

£32,046 per annum (NJC 17)

35 hours per week

25 days, increasing to 30 days after five years

Salford. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential due to the nature of the role., Line manager