Drug and Alcohol Assertive Outreach Worker

We are seeking a Drug and Alcohol Assertive Outreach Worker to join our North Yorkshire Horizons service in Scarborough. The role will involve delivering harm reduction interventions, engaging with individuals experiencing problematic drug and alcohol use, and working towards supporting a small caseload of cases towards engaging with wider treatment provision and support.

Requirements

• Proven experience of being able to engage with people
• An understanding of the issues that people face in their everyday lives, in regard to drug and alcohol
• Knowledge of completing service user assessments including comprehensive and risk assessments
• A level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care, or equivalent
• Good IT skills
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle

Benefits

• 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
• Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
• Life assurance (3× annual salary)
• Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
• Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave
• Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
• 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals
• £500 Recommend a Friend bonus
• Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
• Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
• Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year