At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage with communities to improve access to recovery services and support individuals in need.
- Company: Join a dedicated team focused on making a difference in Medway's underserved communities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time hours, and the chance to create real change.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal growth and community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact by helping people overcome barriers to recovery and wellbeing.
- Qualifications: Experience working with Eastern European communities and strong relationship-building skills.
The predicted salary is between 26000 - 26000 £ per year.
Location: Gillingham
Salary: £26,000 per annum
Vacancy Type: Permanent
We're looking for a passionate and proactive Outreach Inclusive Recovery Worker to join our team on a full-time basis (35 hours per week). This is an exciting opportunity to help improve access to recovery services for underserved communities across Medway, with a particular focus on Eastern European communities.
We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who have experience working with Eastern European communities and understand the cultural, social and practical barriers that can impact access to support services. Your insight and ability to build trust will play a key role in helping people access the support they need.
You'll engage with people who may face barriers to treatment, build meaningful community relationships, and support individuals to access recovery, health and wellbeing services.
What you'll be doing:
- Delivering outreach in community settings across Medway
- Building relationships with underrepresented and migrant communities
- Reducing barriers to support, including stigma, language and mistrust
- Managing a caseload and delivering person-centred recovery support
- Completing assessments, recovery plans and harm reduction interventions
