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Assertive Outreach Worker
Job Posted: 15 days ago
Salary: £ 16 - 18 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
Expire in: 13 days
Job Description
Assertive Engagement Outreach Worker – Newcastle
£16-£18 per hour | 12 month contract | Full-time | Drug & Alcohol Support
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals? Do you thrive in dynamic, community-based roles where no two days are the same? If so, we want to hear from you!
We’re looking for an Assertive Engagement Outreach Worker to join a dedicated Drug & Alcohol service in Newcastle. This is a hands-on role, working directly with individuals experiencing substance misuse, homelessness, and complex needs. Your mission? To engage, support, and empower people to access the services they need.
What You’ll Be Doing:
✔️ Conducting outreach work in the community—identifying and engaging individuals who may not be accessing support
✔️ Providing harm reduction advice and brief interventions to promote safer substance use and improved well-being
✔️ Building trusting relationships with hard-to-reach individuals, offering support tailored to their needs
✔️ Working closely with local services (housing, healthcare, mental health teams) to create seamless support pathways
✔️ Encouraging and assisting individuals to access treatment, housing, and health services
What You’ll Need:
Experience in substance misuse, homelessness support, or mental health
A strong understanding of harm reduction and outreach-based interventions
The ability to engage with hard-to-reach individuals and build rapport
A proactive, non-judgemental approach with excellent communication skills
Experience working in multi-agency environments
A valid driving licence and willingness to travel around Newcastle
Why Belmont?
Work for a respected organisation making a real impact in the community
Opportunity to develop your skills in outreach and harm reduction
Supportive team environment with ongoing training opportunities
Weekly pay and flexible working arrangements.
In addition to this role, Belmont Recruitment also offers different mental health contracts in the area, providing further opportunities for professional growth and development.
For more information or to apply for this position, please don't hesitate to contact Tom Goren at Belmont RecruitmentBefore You Apply
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