Outreach Inclusive Recovery Worker Location: Gillingham Salary: £26,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent We're looking for a passionate and proactive Outreach Inclusive Recovery Worker to join our team on a full-time basis (35 hours per week). This is an exciting opportunity to help improve access to recovery services for underserved communities across Medway, with a particular focus on Eastern European communities. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who have experience working with Eastern European communities and understand the cultural, social and practical barriers that can impact access to support services. Your insight and ability to build trust will play a key role in helping people access the support they need. You'll engage with people who may face barriers to treatment, build meaningful community relationships, and support individuals to access recovery, health and wellbeing services. What you'll be doing: Delivering outreach in community settings across Medway Building relationships with underrepresented and migrant communities Reducing barriers to support, including stigma, language and mistrust Managing a caseload and delivering person-centred recovery support Completing assessments, recovery plans and harm reduction interventions Developing partnerships with community groups, voluntary organisations and key stakeholders Identifying gaps in service access and helping shape more inclusive services Managing risk, safeguarding concerns and maintaining accurate records What we're looking for: Experience in health, social care, community work or supporting people facing barriers to services Strong communication, engagement and relationship-building skills An understanding of substance use, recovery and person-centred support A commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and anti-discriminatory practice The ability to work independently and build connections within local communities We'd especially love to hear from you if you have: Experience working with migrant and/or Eastern European communities Outreach or community engagement experience Lived experience of substance use and recovery (where you choose to disclose this) The ability to communicate in Polish, Romanian, Bulgarian, Lithuanian or another Eastern European language (desirable, not essential) If you're passionate about tackling health inequalities, empowering communities and supporting people on their recovery journey, we'd love to hear from you. Please see attached Job Description for full details About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - Flexible working Training and development opportunities BHSF Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Aug 12, 2026
Full time
Outreach Inclusive Recovery Worker Location: Gillingham Salary: £26,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent We're looking for a passionate and proactive Outreach Inclusive Recovery Worker to join our team on a full-time basis (35 hours per week). This is an exciting opportunity to help improve access to recovery services for underserved communities across Medway, with a particular focus on Eastern European communities. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who have experience working with Eastern European communities and understand the cultural, social and practical barriers that can impact access to support services. Your insight and ability to build trust will play a key role in helping people access the support they need. You'll engage with people who may face barriers to treatment, build meaningful community relationships, and support individuals to access recovery, health and wellbeing services. What you'll be doing: Delivering outreach in community settings across Medway Building relationships with underrepresented and migrant communities Reducing barriers to support, including stigma, language and mistrust Managing a caseload and delivering person-centred recovery support Completing assessments, recovery plans and harm reduction interventions Developing partnerships with community groups, voluntary organisations and key stakeholders Identifying gaps in service access and helping shape more inclusive services Managing risk, safeguarding concerns and maintaining accurate records What we're looking for: Experience in health, social care, community work or supporting people facing barriers to services Strong communication, engagement and relationship-building skills An understanding of substance use, recovery and person-centred support A commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and anti-discriminatory practice The ability to work independently and build connections within local communities We'd especially love to hear from you if you have: Experience working with migrant and/or Eastern European communities Outreach or community engagement experience Lived experience of substance use and recovery (where you choose to disclose this) The ability to communicate in Polish, Romanian, Bulgarian, Lithuanian or another Eastern European language (desirable, not essential) If you're passionate about tackling health inequalities, empowering communities and supporting people on their recovery journey, we'd love to hear from you. Please see attached Job Description for full details About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - Flexible working Training and development opportunities BHSF Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Make a positive change - work for The Alcohol & Drug Service Make a difference where it matters most. Are you passionate about supporting people facing some of life's biggest challenges? Do you believe everyone deserves the opportunity to recover, rebuild and thrive? If so, we'd love to hear from you. Join a team that's changing lives. The Alcohol & Drug Service (ADS) is a registered charity that has been transforming the lives of people affected by problematic drug and alcohol use for over 40 years. Aspire is our long-standing partnership with Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH), bringing together the clinical expertise of the NHS with the innovation, flexibility and person-centred approach of the voluntary sector. For more than 20 years, Aspire has delivered high-quality drug and alcohol services across our local communities. We are proud to work alongside people with lived experience, recovery communities and partner organisations to deliver responsive, compassionate services that achieve lasting outcomes. With continued developments across the sector, there has never been a better time to build your career in substance misuse services. About the role As an Outreach Worker, you'll be a vital first point of contact for people who are often excluded from traditional services, including rough sleepers, people with complex needs and those experiencing physical health challenges. No two days are the same. You'll build trusted relationships, reduce harm and help people take their first steps towards recovery by: • Engaging with people in the community who may not currently be accessing support. • Providing harm reduction advice and interventions, including overdose prevention and blood-borne virus awareness. • Completing holistic assessments and developing personalised care plans. • Supporting people into treatment and ongoing recovery. • Advocating on behalf of service users with housing, healthcare, social care, benefits and other local services. • Working flexibly across the community to meet the needs of those who need us most. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is resilient, compassionate and motivated by making a genuine difference every day. About you We're looking for someone who is: • Compassionate, patient and non-judgemental. • Resilient and confident working with people who have complex needs. • An excellent communicator with strong partnership working skills. • Passionate about supporting people to achieve positive, lasting change. You will also hold: • A relevant degree (such as Psychology, Sociology or Social Work), or • A Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent), and • A Level 3 Tackling Substance Misuse qualification (or equivalent). Why join ADS? When you join ADS, you're not just starting a new job-you're becoming part of a supportive organisation that invests in its people as much as the people we support. We offer: • Salary of £26,682 - £32,559 (depending on experience). • 29 days annual leave, increasing to 31 days after two years and 34 days after five years, plus Bank Holidays. • 6% employer pension contribution. • Health Scheme. • Enhanced occupational sick pay. • A comprehensive learning and development programme with accredited qualifications. • Support for Newly Qualified Social Workers through the ASYE programme. • Opportunities to develop your career within a growing, forward-thinking organisation. Interested? Interviews: To be held in Doncaster (date to be confirmed). Please note that successful applicants must have the right to work in the UK before employment commences. Working at ADS is more than a job-it's an opportunity to change lives, strengthen communities and help people build brighter futures. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. ADS is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to the fair and equal treatment of all employees, applicants and service users. Please click apply and you will be redirected to our client's application form
Aug 08, 2026
Full time
Make a positive change - work for The Alcohol & Drug Service Make a difference where it matters most. Are you passionate about supporting people facing some of life's biggest challenges? Do you believe everyone deserves the opportunity to recover, rebuild and thrive? If so, we'd love to hear from you. Join a team that's changing lives. The Alcohol & Drug Service (ADS) is a registered charity that has been transforming the lives of people affected by problematic drug and alcohol use for over 40 years. Aspire is our long-standing partnership with Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH), bringing together the clinical expertise of the NHS with the innovation, flexibility and person-centred approach of the voluntary sector. For more than 20 years, Aspire has delivered high-quality drug and alcohol services across our local communities. We are proud to work alongside people with lived experience, recovery communities and partner organisations to deliver responsive, compassionate services that achieve lasting outcomes. With continued developments across the sector, there has never been a better time to build your career in substance misuse services. About the role As an Outreach Worker, you'll be a vital first point of contact for people who are often excluded from traditional services, including rough sleepers, people with complex needs and those experiencing physical health challenges. No two days are the same. You'll build trusted relationships, reduce harm and help people take their first steps towards recovery by: • Engaging with people in the community who may not currently be accessing support. • Providing harm reduction advice and interventions, including overdose prevention and blood-borne virus awareness. • Completing holistic assessments and developing personalised care plans. • Supporting people into treatment and ongoing recovery. • Advocating on behalf of service users with housing, healthcare, social care, benefits and other local services. • Working flexibly across the community to meet the needs of those who need us most. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is resilient, compassionate and motivated by making a genuine difference every day. About you We're looking for someone who is: • Compassionate, patient and non-judgemental. • Resilient and confident working with people who have complex needs. • An excellent communicator with strong partnership working skills. • Passionate about supporting people to achieve positive, lasting change. You will also hold: • A relevant degree (such as Psychology, Sociology or Social Work), or • A Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent), and • A Level 3 Tackling Substance Misuse qualification (or equivalent). Why join ADS? When you join ADS, you're not just starting a new job-you're becoming part of a supportive organisation that invests in its people as much as the people we support. We offer: • Salary of £26,682 - £32,559 (depending on experience). • 29 days annual leave, increasing to 31 days after two years and 34 days after five years, plus Bank Holidays. • 6% employer pension contribution. • Health Scheme. • Enhanced occupational sick pay. • A comprehensive learning and development programme with accredited qualifications. • Support for Newly Qualified Social Workers through the ASYE programme. • Opportunities to develop your career within a growing, forward-thinking organisation. Interested? Interviews: To be held in Doncaster (date to be confirmed). Please note that successful applicants must have the right to work in the UK before employment commences. Working at ADS is more than a job-it's an opportunity to change lives, strengthen communities and help people build brighter futures. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. ADS is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to the fair and equal treatment of all employees, applicants and service users. Please click apply and you will be redirected to our client's application form
Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis? Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress? If you can embody our values of Hope , Courage , Togetherness , and Responsiveness , and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we d love to hear from you. Job title: Hospital Mental Health Outreach Worker (Bounce Back) Reference Number: 303 Reports to: Senior Community Outreach Worker Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Full time, Monday Friday) Salary: £26,000 - £27,000 per annum - depending on skills and experience, inclusive of Outer London Weighting (OLW) Based: Kingfisher Court, Radlett WD7 / Albany Lodge, St Albans AL3 / Borehamwood Wellbeing Centre WD6 + Outreach About the Project Herts Mind Network (HMN) has formed a partnership with Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust (HPFT) to deliver a one-to-one outreach service for people who are in psychiatric hospitals across Hertfordshire, based at Kingfisher Court in Radlett. About the Role: The Bounce Back worker will use a recovery orientated approach working with patients on the ward, and in the local community, including in people s homes. The Bounce Back Worker will be based at Kingfisher Court or Albany Lodge and Herts Mind Network Centres, promoting joint working between Kingfisher Court staff and HMN, creating a seamless pathway into community support for clients recovering from mental ill health. The aims of the Bounce Back service are; to provide up to 10 sessions of emotional and practical support, advice and information to patients. We will visit patients on the ward and continue the sessions in the local community and in patient s homes once discharged. We will facilitate a smooth and timely hospital discharge. The recovery approach includes empathy, warmth, acceptance, authenticity, compassion and humanity. Key Responsibilities Receive referrals from the ward teams at Kingfisher Court, Albany Lodge and other appropriate hospitals across Hertfordshire. Provide practical and emotional support to encourage patients to develop their independence within their local community. Facilitate a smooth discharge from hospital back to the community. Have a solid understanding on the dual effect of mental health and drugs and alcohol. Monitor outcomes and evaluate the service. Ensure that the safety and wellbeing of patients using the service is monitored and reviewed regularly. Embed a person centred and recovery orientated approach in all aspects of the roles and responsibilities. We offer: Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays) An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period. Ongoing training relevant to your role. An Employee Assistance Programme. Health cover (after 6 months employment) compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments. Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle is essential for this role. Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 27th October at 5pm . Interviews to be held on Tuesday 4th November at our Watford Wellbeing Centre. Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. Equal Opportunities We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs. Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. We recognise and value the unique combination of skills, knowledge and perspective that employing people with a lived experience, at all levels across the organisation, brings. We create an environment where the sharing of experiences and vulnerabilities to support others and create positive change is welcomed and work towards breaking down the them and us culture. The organisation is committed to nurturing peer relationships that allow all staff to thrive. No agencies please.
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis? Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress? If you can embody our values of Hope , Courage , Togetherness , and Responsiveness , and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we d love to hear from you. Job title: Hospital Mental Health Outreach Worker (Bounce Back) Reference Number: 303 Reports to: Senior Community Outreach Worker Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Full time, Monday Friday) Salary: £26,000 - £27,000 per annum - depending on skills and experience, inclusive of Outer London Weighting (OLW) Based: Kingfisher Court, Radlett WD7 / Albany Lodge, St Albans AL3 / Borehamwood Wellbeing Centre WD6 + Outreach About the Project Herts Mind Network (HMN) has formed a partnership with Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust (HPFT) to deliver a one-to-one outreach service for people who are in psychiatric hospitals across Hertfordshire, based at Kingfisher Court in Radlett. About the Role: The Bounce Back worker will use a recovery orientated approach working with patients on the ward, and in the local community, including in people s homes. The Bounce Back Worker will be based at Kingfisher Court or Albany Lodge and Herts Mind Network Centres, promoting joint working between Kingfisher Court staff and HMN, creating a seamless pathway into community support for clients recovering from mental ill health. The aims of the Bounce Back service are; to provide up to 10 sessions of emotional and practical support, advice and information to patients. We will visit patients on the ward and continue the sessions in the local community and in patient s homes once discharged. We will facilitate a smooth and timely hospital discharge. The recovery approach includes empathy, warmth, acceptance, authenticity, compassion and humanity. Key Responsibilities Receive referrals from the ward teams at Kingfisher Court, Albany Lodge and other appropriate hospitals across Hertfordshire. Provide practical and emotional support to encourage patients to develop their independence within their local community. Facilitate a smooth discharge from hospital back to the community. Have a solid understanding on the dual effect of mental health and drugs and alcohol. Monitor outcomes and evaluate the service. Ensure that the safety and wellbeing of patients using the service is monitored and reviewed regularly. Embed a person centred and recovery orientated approach in all aspects of the roles and responsibilities. We offer: Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays) An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period. Ongoing training relevant to your role. An Employee Assistance Programme. Health cover (after 6 months employment) compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments. Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle is essential for this role. Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 27th October at 5pm . Interviews to be held on Tuesday 4th November at our Watford Wellbeing Centre. Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. Equal Opportunities We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs. Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. We recognise and value the unique combination of skills, knowledge and perspective that employing people with a lived experience, at all levels across the organisation, brings. We create an environment where the sharing of experiences and vulnerabilities to support others and create positive change is welcomed and work towards breaking down the them and us culture. The organisation is committed to nurturing peer relationships that allow all staff to thrive. No agencies please.
