Description
Are you looking for a sense of purpose in your job?
Would you like to support people who have experienced homelessness and addiction?
Being an assertive outreach worker is varied and rewarding work. It also gives invaluable insight into health and social care systems for anyone looking to go into public health and policy work.
The main purpose of the role is to provide excellent quality/support with strong communication skills as the post holder will be providing care to people who use our services who may be mentally unwell, have experienced trauma and who have struggled to engage with mainstream services.
Applicants will be able to work flexible working pattens with partner agencies, to give the best possible care.
Direct experience in substance misuse is not mandatory, although the applicant must be able to learn on the job and be willing to undertake training.
Language skills in Romanian, Lithuanian or Russian are not mandatory but would be desirable.