Young Adult Outreach Worker in Norfolk inNorfolk PUBLISHED WED 29 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section

Young Adult Outreach Worker Job details Posting date: 29 October 2025 Salary: £29,779 per year Hours: Full time Closing date: 19 November 2025 Location: Norfolk, Eastern England Remote working: On-site only Company: The Matthew Project Job type: Contract Job reference: YAOW1025 Apply for this job Summary Job Title: Young Adult Outreach Worker Location: The Matthew Project - Norwich Starting Salary: £29,779 per annum Hours of Work: 37 hours per week – Mon to Fri Contract: Fixed Term Contract – 12 months (possible extension) Are you an experienced recovery support worker who is committed to making a difference to people's lives? Are you looking for a new challenge? We wish to recruit a passionate and experienced recovery outreach worker to work with young adults, aged 18 – 25, who have a history of substance-related offending. This is a key role working across Matthew Project, Change Grow Live and Probation services, as part of a multi-agency team covering Norfolk. This post involves providing proactive psychosocial support on a one-to-one basis to young adults. You will undertake the planning and delivery of direct service user care with minimal supervision ensuring continuity of practice and working within a multi-disciplinary environment. You will be responsible for your own case load. You will be passionate about improving outcomes for young adults who are vulnerable and excluded from mainstream services and will advocate effectively on their behalf. You will understand the effects of trauma on young people’s lives and work holistically to provide a high quality of care. The work will be carried out within various locations across the county, including Matthew Project, probation, Change Grow Live, and community settings, depending on the service user’s needs. The ability to drive is essential. The role will be hosted by the Matthew Project, which is a value driven charity working across Norfolk, giving help and hope through programmes with adults, young people and communities affected by drugs and alcohol. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, of any faith, or none. The role will require the completion of an enhanced DBS process before starting. How to Apply Please click the link below which will take you to the Matthew Project’s website where we have published the job vacancy advert and a full job description and person specification for the role. Also included on our website is a link to our application form. Work With Us | The Matthew Project. Alternatively, please click on this link, which will take you directly to our application form: Young Adult Outreach Worker – Fill in form If you require a paper version of the application form and job description, please telephone us on or email ensuring you provide your name and postal address. Closing date for applications: 12.00 noon on Wednesday 19 November 2025. Interview date: Monday 24 November 2025 at 70 - 80 Oak Street, Norwich, NR3 3AQ.