Annual Salary
£20,000 to £35,000
Average UK salary in 2022 was £33,200
(source Office for National Statistics)
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Substance misuse outreach workers advise people with drug or alcohol problems and encourage them to get help from local support services.
Average UK salary in 2022 was £33,200
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: on call; flexibly
There will be
4% more Substance misuse outreach worker jobs in 2027.
In this role you might work with individuals or groups to:
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:
You could do a part time college course to give you an understanding of substance misuse.
You could do a level 1 or 2 award in substance misuse awareness or a level 3 certificate in tackling substance misuse.
You could do a peer worker advanced apprenticeship or an early intervention practitioner higher apprenticeship.
You could also do an adult care worker intermediate apprenticeship to get some of the skills and knowledge you need to become a substance misuse outreach worker.
There are no set entry requirements but it may help you to get in if you have:
You could volunteer with a drug, alcohol or housing charity to build skills and get work experience.
You could also volunteer with a substance misuse organisation. You can find contact details for an organisation near you from Frank.
You could apply directly to an employer.
You'll need a good understanding of the issues people with substance misuse problems might face. You might also need experience in criminal justice, social care, youth work or counselling.
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.
More information
You can find out more about becoming a substance misuse outreach worker from Alcohol Change UK and With You.
You'll need to:
With experience, you couldbecome a senior recover worker, volunteer co-ordinator or project team leader.
You could also specialise in working with a particular 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: