Are you looking for a sense of purpose in your job? Would you like to support women who have experienced homelessness and addiction? The Role We are looking for a woman who is dynamic and driven and is committed to providing assertive outreach to female service users. Someone who can help engage or re-engage the female homeless population into wellbeing services and drug and alcohol treatment. You will be able to work both independently and as part of a supportive team to: • To carry out triage and comprehensive substance misuse assessments, risk assessments and develop person-centred Recovery Care Plans predominantly with female service users. • To conduct street outreach to engage/re-engage females, homeless individuals misusing substances. • To develop strong links and partnerships with a wide range of community groups aimed towards women to encourage and promote access into services for female service users. • To deliver satellite provisions within local services e.g., GPs, probation, hostels etc. • To deliver harm reduction advice, well-being, education, and support. • To work in collaboration with partner agencies in housing, immigration, healthcare, etc. Location The post holder will be based at our office in Cobbold Road, Brent however must be prepared to travel across the whole London Borough of Brent as part of their day-to-day duties as an outreach practitioner. For an informal chat about the role please contact Marva Gayle, Assessment and Engagement Team Manager via [email protected] or 0300 303611 – Option 1. The closing date for applications is Tuesday 31 October 2023 at midnight. Interviews are likely to take place the week beginning Monday 14 August 2023.