Job Description

About the role

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.

The closing date for this position is 22nd August 2025 however, please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised

We are part of a large integrated drug and alcohol service working with some of Cornwall's most excluded and disadvantaged people. We have various positions available in our Drug and Alcohol Outreach, Hospital Outreach and Housing teams. Successful candidates will also work alongside in-house services which include community, clinical, criminal justice and a residential rehabilitation facility.

Drug and Alcohol Outreach

The Drug and Alcohol Outreach Service is recruiting for an additional Outreach Recovery Workers who can be based from either of our main sites (Truro, Penzance or Liskeard). 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 Drug and Alcohol Outreach Service is countywide and 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.

Due to the outreach basis of this role, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required.

The post holder will be required to work 37.5 hours per week with occasional weekend work.

Should you be successful in your application, you will be required to provide 3 years worth of references and where applicable, will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Company 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

Essential Skills

We are looking for a resilient and committed individual who has an understanding of the problems faced by individuals finding themselves homeless or in insecure accommodation and who enjoys a challenge. Experience of working within substance misuse would be beneficial, although we will provide training.

Evidence of continuous professional development - OCN/NVQ level 3 or equivalent or willing to achieve this within 12 months.

Demonstrable experience working in the fields of outreach, housing/homelessness health, social care, criminal justice, domestic abuse, or another specialist setting

Successful track record of working with substance misuse clients

Resilient and the ability to prioritise 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 Ability to work effectively as a team player.

Full UK Driving Licence and own transport (the role will involve travelling to a variety of centres across Cornwall)

Ability to work flexible and unsocial hours as required

Due to the outreach basis of this role, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required.

The post holder will be required to work 37.5 hours per week with occasional weekend work.