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Outreach Recovery Worker – SwaleLocation: SittingbourneSalary: £24,000 per annumVacancy Type: PermanentAbout The RoleAre you passionate about supporting people through life-changing recovery?We’re looking for a committed Outreach Recovery Worker to join our integrated healthcare team in Swale, someone who can meet people where they are, break down barriers to treatment, and support them toward safer, healthier futures.In this dynamic role, you’ll work with adults experiencing drug or alcohol challenges, providing intensive, person-centred support through harm-reduction and abstinence-based interventions as part of a multidisciplinary team.What You’ll DoSupport high-risk clients on opiate substitute therapy or with alcohol dependence.Provide extra support to prevent disengagement and re-engage clients quickly when needed.Deliver assertive outreach to keep clients connected to treatment.Coordinate with healthcare teams to monitor health and minimise risk.Provide structured 1:1s, group work, and evidence-based programmes.Support clients with housing, benefits, training, employment, and specialist services.Promote Naloxone use and increase needle-exchange provision.Key ResponsibilitiesManage a caseload, completing assessments, care plans, reviews, and structured sessions.Deliver intensive support and outreach to clients with multiple needs and co-occurring conditions.Maintain timely, accurate documentation and meet all audit and data-capture standards (including NDTMS).Work collaboratively with partner agencies across healthcare, housing, criminal justice, and community services.Meet agreed KPIs and contribute to measurable client outcomes.Follow safeguarding, c