Hospital Liaison Worker

As a Hospital Liaison Worker (In-Reach), you will play a key role in providing specialist assessments, brief interventions and discharge planning for patients presenting with drug or alcohol related needs. Working in partnership with Dorset County Hospital and the Addictions Team, you will help ensure safe, coordinated transitions from hospital to community treatment to reduce relapse and prevent hospital readmission.
What You'll Do
Provide in-reach support to patients within the hospital setting, completing assessments and appropriate interventions.
Co-develop multi-agency discharge plans and care pathways to support sustained recovery.
Work closely with hospital teams including Psychiatric Liaison, Emergency Department, Maternity and Addictions Services.
Maintain effective links with external services such as GPs, community treatment, outreach, housing, prison and justice services.
Offer advice, guidance and training to healthcare professionals on recognising and managing drug and alcohol related issues.
Contribute to improved treatment outcomes, quality of care and patient experience.

Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier and more independent lives?, Experience working in substance misuse, mental health, or a related health/social care setting.
To be able to communicate confidently and builds strong, collaborative working relationships.
Understand the challenges faced by individuals affected by drug and alcohol use.
Be passionate about supporting people to make healthy changes and improve their quality of life.

Join Waythrough, one of the UK's leading mental health and social support charities, and make a lasting impact every day.
We support over 125,000 people each year through our 200 services, empowering individuals to overcome challenges around mental health, housing, and substance use., Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we've created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.
Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services - and it's all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.
Make a real difference in your community
Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job - it's a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.

Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band., We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:
27 days' annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
Life assurance (3× annual salary)
Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days' annual leave
Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals
£500 Recommend a Friend bonus
Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year
Inclusion and accessibility
Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support.
We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.