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Drug & Alcohol Outreach Support Worker

Job Posted: 9 days ago

Salary: £ 18,359 - 18,359 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: SS13, Pitsea, Essex

Expire in: 19 days

Job Description

We’re looking for an Outreach Support Worker to join our Drug and Alcohol Outreach team, supporting vulnerable individuals across West Essex (Epping, Harlow and Uttlesford). You’ll be helping people with addiction issues overcome challenges related to their housing, mental health, physical health, and employment. You'll be out and about in the community meeting people face-to-face, collaborating with colleagues in the office, and balancing your week with home working.

What your day might look like

  * Start by visiting customers in their homes, helping them maintain their tenancies and build essential life skills.

  * Support individuals with navigating welfare benefits, accessing services, and building confidence.

  * Liaise with external agencies to ensure customers get the right support at the right time.

  * Provide crisis intervention when needed, always with empathy and professionalism.

What makes this role special

Please note, this isn’t a care worker role. This is a role where it’s about empowering people, not doing things for them. You’ll help customers build resilience, develop skills, and take control of their lives. You’ll be their cheerleader, guide and advocate. You’ll be part of a passionate team that’s committed to helping people flourish, and you’ll have the freedom to work independently while making a real impact.

Could it be you?

We’re looking for someone who:

  * Understands drug and alcohol issues through professional, voluntary, or lived experience.

  * Has worked with individuals facing mental health, health-related, or employment challenges

  * Understands housing support needs and welfare benefits

  * Can provide pre-tenancy advice and ongoing tenancy support

  * Previous experience of working in a customer facing role

  * Communicates clearly and solves problems with confidence

  * Holds a valid UK driving licence and has access to a vehicle

  * Is happy to undergo an Enhanced DBS check

What you’ll get in return

  * 25 days’ annual holiday (plus bank holidays)

  * 2 paid volunteering days each year

  * Flexible benefits scheme including healthcare, dental, tech, vouchers, and more

  * Life assurance at 4x your salary

  * Up to 10% pension contribution

  * Family-friendly policies

  * A role where your support helps people thrive

Please read before applying

  * As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.

  * This is a Part Time role, working 26.25 hours per week. (Flexibility around working hours, which will be discussed during interview)

  * A community-based role covering West Essex (Epping, Harlow and Uttlesford) and at times, there will be requirement to cover other patches.

  * Interviews will be held via MS Teams on 24th August and then meet in person later that week, with a case study exercise at a location in the region

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