Drug and Alcohol Worker

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Drug and Alcohol Worker – North Yorkshire Horizons

Location: 55-60 Castle Road, Scarborough, YO11 1XE
Working Hours: 37 hours Monday-Friday
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £25,110 - £32,090 per annum (Grade C)

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, and make a lasting impact every day.

We support over 125,000 people each year through our 200 services, empowering individuals to overcome challenges around mental health, housing, and substance use.

About the Role

The Open Access and Engagement Worker will be an integral member of the dynamic multi-agency team providing harm reduction advice, needle exchange provision, crisis case management, Single Point of contact cover and developing and delivering comprehensive and tailored individual interventions that will include delivery of a full range of open access, structured, one to one and group support.

The post holder will be expected to work closely with appropriate partners and stakeholders within office based, community and outreach settings.    

What You'll Do

• Work in partnership to carry out assessments and deliver drug and alcohol recovery interventions to enable individual service user progression from engagement, through structured treatment to sustained recovery. 
• Manage an agreed service user caseload, reviewing on-going care and treatment and liaising closely with the full range of partners, as well as family members and significant others when appropriate. 
• Facilitate service user access to treatment, assets and resources to increase recovery capital, supporting service users and their loved ones to achieve and sustain recovery goals. 
• Ensure service users are informed about their options and opportunities, encouraging active engagement and ownership of individual recovery. 
• Support service users across all stages of custody including transition planning for transfer or release. 
• Work in collaboration with Recovery Co-ordinators to ensure effective access to appropriate recovery interventions in accordance with agreed recovery plans and individual need/priorities. 
• Deliver quality psychosocial interventions (as/when required) that meet local need on a one to one basis. 

To Succeed in This Role, You'll Need:

• A Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
• Ability to carry out assessment and contribute to recovery and risk management plans. 
• Experience of delivering 1-1 and group interventions. 
• Ability to work with people with multiple needs and those who are vulnerable. 
• Knowledge and understanding of the issues facing people who misuse substances.
• Understanding of safeguarding issues for children and vulnerable adults. 
• Experience of keeping effective records including documenting relevant information onto a management information system. 

About Waythrough

Formed in 2024 through the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship, Waythrough is now one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.

With 3,500 staff and volunteers across more than 200 services, we help people to live full, meaningful lives.

Some roles may still appear under our legacy brands (Humankind, Richmond Fellowship, Aquarius) while we complete our integration — but wherever you join us, you'll be part of one supportive team, sharing one purpose.

What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

• 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 the 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 our 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 throughout the year

Inclusion and Accessibility

Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities — especially those with lived experience of the issues we support.

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email .

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Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.