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Recovery Worker – Outreach Team (Bournemouth)
Position: Full-time (37.5 hrs/week), Fixed-Term Contracts Location: Bournemouth Salary: £26,250 – £30,900 per annum (incremental)
We’re recruiting a compassionate and motivated Recovery Worker to join our Outreach Team, helping transform lives by providing specialist support to individuals facing drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges. If you’re passionate about changing futures and creating meaningful impact, this is an incredible opportunity.
With over 80 services across England and Scotland, we support 100,000+ people annually with free, confidential assistance. To apply, check out our Job Description [here] and submit a CV + cover letter explaining your motivation.
Closing Date: 23rd June 2026 (advert may close early) Salary Enquiries: recruitment@wearewithyou.org.uk
What You’ll Do
As a Recovery Worker, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering outreach services with deep impact:
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Assertive Outreach
- Build trust with individuals experiencing homelessness across the BCP area.
- Establish collaborative relationships to offer ongoing support.
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Community Engagement
- Lead and deliver drop-in sessions and support groups across multiple locations.
- Adapt approaches to meet clients where they are.
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Personalised Casework
- Provide tailored interventions from initial contact to long-term stability.
- Advocate for clients across partner agencies.
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Harm Reduction & Rapid Support
- Implement strategies to mitigate risks and promote healthier choices.
- Facilitate access to rapid prescribing services.
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Bespoke Interventions
- Deliver targeted psychological and social interventions (PSIs) for complex needs.
- Grow multi-agency collaborations to ensure seamless client support.
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Pre-Treatment & Ongoing Care
- Guide clients through pre-treatment phases, including inpatient detoxes and rehabilitation pathways.
- Ensure precise, timely interventions to help clients achieve their goals.
About the Role
This is a full-time role (37.5 hrs), operating Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:00 (with occasional evening work). We’re currently seeking two Recovery Workers on fixed-term contracts:
- Contract 1: 01/06/2027
- Contract 2: 02/03/2029
Job Ref: 0140ZS & 0141ZS
Salary Note: Starting at £26,250/year with annual incremental rises up to £30,900/year.
Essential Skills & Requirements
✔ Communication & Engagement:
- Inspiring and engaging with diverse client groups.
- Ability to collaborate seamlessly with PCNs (Primary Care Networks), CMHTs, Access Wellbeing Hubs, and Steps 2 services.
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✔ Organisational Tenacity:
- Strong time management and ability to simultaneously support multiple clients.
- Flexibility to attend multi-agency meetings or crises as required.
✔ Emotional & Practical Support:
- Provide low-level emotional support (e.g., anxiety, depression, mental health freestanding).
- Work with individuals facing neurodiversity challenges or barriers to access care.
✔ Advocacy & Advice:
- Advocate on behalf of clients for appointments or services.
- Help navigate external mental health pathways.
✔ Essential Qualifications:
- Must hold a UK Driving Licence + access to a vehicle (essential for outreach work).
Ideal Experience (but not mandatory): ✔ Previous paid work or volunteering in substance misuse support. ✔ Lived experience in recovery—your insights are valuable!
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