Rough Sleepers Recovery Worker

Turning Point is looking for a Rough Sleepers Recovery Worker to join a new Rough Sleepers Initiative Team within its Leicestershire and Rutland substance use service. The post is advertised in Hinckley, and roles may be based in Coalville, Hinckley or Loughborough.

This is a permanent, full-time role at 37 hours a week. You would work flexibly on a rota that includes early morning outreach, breakfast sessions, evenings and weekends.

What you would be doing:

• Carrying out street outreach to people sleeping rough
• Running drop-ins and structured sessions in hostels and day centres
• Supporting a caseload of around 25 people who are sleeping rough or at risk of it, helping them into drug and alcohol treatment
• Working with a multi-disciplinary team and a Team Manager

What they are looking for:

• Understanding of drug and alcohol use and homelessness, or transferable skills from areas such as mental health, housing or health and social care
• Good communication and organisation, and the ability to work one-to-one and with groups
• Knowledge of relapse and other barriers to recovery
• A genuine interest in this work; lived experience is valued

The starting salary is £25,870, rising each year to £30,265, and Turning Point may offer a higher start depending on experience. Holiday is 25 days plus bank holidays, rising to 27 with service, with the option to buy more. There are clear progression routes into management or specialist roles.

The closing date is 19 November 2026, and the advert may close early.

Apply directly on Turning Point's website using the button on this page.