Annual Salary
£20,000 to £35,000
Average UK salary in 2019 was £30,378
(source Office for National Statistics)
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Substance misuse outreach workers encourage people to get help from local support services, and advise them on minimising risks to health.
Average UK salary in 2019 was £30,378
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: on call; flexibly
There will be
6% more Substance misuse outreach worker jobs in 2026.
In your local area
In this role you could work with individuals and groups. You could:
You could work at an outreach centre, in the community or at a health centre.
Your working environment may be emotionally demanding.
You can get into this job through:
There are part-time college courses which will give you an understanding of some of the issues. These include:Level 1 or Level 2 Award in Substance Misuse Awareness; Level 3 Certificate in Tackling Substance Misuse
You could do an early intervention practitioner higher apprenticeship.
You may also be able to get some of the skills and knowledge to get into this role through an adult care worker intermediate apprenticeship.
There are no set entry requirements but it may help you to get in if you have:
Volunteering with an organisation like a drug, alcohol or housing charity is a good way to build skills and experience, and is often a way into paid work.
You can find contacts for local substance misuse organisations from online services like Frank where you can search by postcode or town.
You could apply directly to employers, if you've got relevant skills and knowledge. You'll need a good understanding of the issues facing people with substance misuse problems.
Experience in criminal justice, social care, youth work or counselling may give you an advantage when looking for paid work.
You could also apply if you have personal experience of addiction or dependency. Applications are usually welcome from people who have successfully come through treatment.
You'll need to:
You can find out more about becoming a substance misuse outreach worker from Alcohol Change UK and with you.
With experience, you could become a senior recovery worker in charge of a team, volunteer co-ordinator or project team leader.
You could also specialise in working with a particular user group, like young people.
You can find out more about becoming a substance misuse outreach worker from Alcohol Change UK and Addaction.
You'll need: