Overview
In-Reach Worker (Weymouth)Location: Weymouth Coffee TavernWorking Hours: 37Contract Type: PermanentSalary: £25,877 – £34,240
Make a real difference in your community. Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier and more independent lives? Join Waythrough, one of the UK’s leading mental health and social support charities, to make a lasting impact every day.
Responsibilities
- Provide in-reach support to patients within the hospital setting, completing assessments and appropriate interventions.
- Co-develop multi-agency discharge plans and care pathways to support sustained recovery.
- Work closely with hospital teams including Psychiatric Liaison, Emergency Department, Maternity and Addictions Services.
- Maintain effective links with external services such as GPs, community treatment, outreach, housing, prison and justice services.
- Offer advice, guidance and training to healthcare professionals on recognising and managing drug and alcohol related issues.
- Contribute to improved treatment outcomes, quality of care and patient experience.
Requirements / Qualifications
- Experience working in substance misuse, mental health, or a related health/social care setting.
- Ability to communicate confidently and build strong, collaborative working relationships.
- Understand the challenges faced by individuals affected by drug and alcohol use.
- Passion for supporting people to make healthy changes and improve their quality of life.
About Waythrough
Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England. We support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services with a team of about 3,500 staff and volunteers.
What We Offer
- 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
- Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
- Life assurance (3× annual salary)
- Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
- Birthday leave and option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave
- Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
- 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
- Recognition and long service awards via Way to Go and Aspirations portals
- £500 Recommend a Friend bonus
- Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
- Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
- Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives
Waythrough is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, including those with lived experience of the issues we support. We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation. If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk
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