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Hospital Link Worker
Hospital Link Worker – HAGA
Location: 590 Seven Sisters Road, London, N15 6HR (with additional work at North Middlesex University Hospital) Working Hours: 22.5 hours per week (includes evening and weekend shifts) Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £28,690–£34,730 FTE (pro-rated for part-time hours, starting pay dependent on experience and progression)
About Waythrough
Waythrough is one of England’s largest mental health and social support charities, formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship—now reinforced by the April 2026 merger with Aquarius.
With ~3,500 staff and volunteers, Waythrough supports ~130,000 people annually across 260 services across England. Our mission: to break down the barriers that prevent people from accessing support to lead lives they value.
About the Role
As a Hospital Link Worker, you’ll work in Haringey, London, bridging the gap between hospital-based care and community-based treatment for individuals with alcohol or drug-related concerns. You’ll split your time between our office (590 Seven Sisters Road) and wards at North Middlesex University Hospital, proactively identifying and assisting high-intensity users who frequently access hospital services.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver 1:1 psychosocial interventions in hospital wards and Emergency Departments (ED), engaging patients in drug and alcohol treatment services (specifically within Haringey).
- Conduct initial screenings and triage assessments for new patients, while offering crisis intervention and rotatory duty cover.
- Collaborate with multi-agency partners, including (but not limited to):
- Mental health services
- Primary care teams
- Disability units
- Social care providers
- Monitor and improve outcomes to reduce preventable GP, ED, and A&E attendances, ambulance call-outs, and hospital admissions for frequent attender cohorts.
- Carry out ward rounds to identify patients with alcohol-specific needs and facilitate entry into appropriate treatment pathways.
- Build trust and rapport with frequent hospital attendees by making regular, proactive contact (via homes, clinics, or out-and-about interventions) using motivational interviewing techniques.
- Advocate for housing, benefits, mental/physical health, and tailored drug/alcohol treatment, according to service user needs.
- Empower service users to develop self-esteem, social skills, and psychological resilience as part of their recovery from addiction.
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Requirements
- Professional experience in:
- Health and social care
- Community work
- Hospital or acute settings
- Familiarity with motivational interviewing (training can be provided for suitability baselines)
- Solid understanding of substance misuse (alcohol/drugs), including recovery pathways
- A proactive, empathetic approach—armed with flexible resilience to engage with complex, challenging individuals
- Ability to work independently, showcase empathy, and advocate effectively within a multi-agency environment
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At Waythrough, our people are our greatest asset. Alongside our impactful work, you’ll enjoy:
Supportive Workplace
- 27 annual leave days (extending to 32 after 1 year), plus all UK bank holidays
- Pension scheme (4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%)
- £3× annual salary term life assurance
- Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly policies
- Birthday leave with the option to buy 5 extra annual leave days
- Employee Algorithm GP access and a comprehensive Assistance Programme
Professional Growth
- Financial support for pursuing relevant contract such as drug/alcohol qualifications
- Recognition avenues via the Way to Go (Employee Portal) and Year-End longitude awards (Aspirations Portal)
Wellbeing & Insights
- Free will writing service and year-round wellbeing initiatives
- Cycle-to-Work schemes and membership to our Employee Credit Union
Additional Benefits
- Discounts through:
- Blue Light Card
- Charity discounts via Trans Camps/Extras
- Tickets for Good (cultural, sports, and cinema passes)
- Waythrough commitment to INCLUDE all applicants who align with our values or bring lived experience, fully endorsing our Disability Confident Scheme. If you need adjustments to apply, email: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk
Closing Date: 2nd July 2026 Apply Now: Expressions of Interest or view the full role description #
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