Apricus Resourcing are working with a leading charitable organisation who are looking for a Outreach Worker for an ongoing locum role based in Wokingham.
In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in providing support and guidance to individuals struggling with substance misuse. Your commitment to fostering positive change will be the cornerstone of your daily activities, as you work collaboratively with service users to develop tailored recovery plans. Your empathetic nature and resilience will shine through as you assist in facilitating group work sessions and one-to-one support, empowering individuals on their journey to recovery.
The charity is seeking a candidate with a proven track record in the substance misuse sector. A sound understanding of the challenges faced by those affected by drug and alcohol issues is essential. Your ability to engage effectively with service users, coupled with your strong communication skills, will be key to your success in this role.
Required Skills and Experience/Duties
- Experience formulating and updating care plans
- Experience working within drug and alcohol services or a similar support role.
- Home visits for clients with limited mobility to complete assessments and keywork.
- Home visits to clients who are off script/not in treatment to attempt re-engagement (usually carried out with another professional)
- Visits to service users in hospital to provide ongoing support (where appropriate)
- Onsite assessments, duty and clinic cover when required
- Manage a small caseload of complex outreach client
This is a part time role working 22.5 hrs per week with a pay rate of 19.51 per hour. The role is based on a rolling contract basis but there is a high chance the role will be turned permanent in the future.
Benefits of working with Apricus Resourcing
- Free of charge fast tracked DBS disclosure certificate
- Out of hours service/support
- Consultant permanently assigned to you with all the sector expertise required
- Efficient weekly Payroll and professional Compliance Department System, ensuring that you are accurately paid on time, every time
- The most competitive Rates the sector can offer, allowing you to achieve earnings unlike anywhere else
- Leading Referral Bonus, for every successful referral to Apricus
If you feel that you meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you! Please apply or feel free to contact the office and ask to speak with Evan Gilfoyle.
Outreach Post 22.5hours -flexible on distribution of hours but must be the same weekly