Assertive Homelessness Outreach Worker - Monmouthshire Helping people move from crisis to independence Are you passionate about making a real difference to young people experiencing homelessness? We're looking for a dedicated Assertive Outreach Support Worker to join our team in Monmouthshire. This is an opportunity to directly support individuals who are rough sleeping or in emergency accommodation to take the next steps toward stable, independent living. Location: Monmouthshire (with some office attendance in Newport) Contract: Permanent, full-time, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, 37 hours per week Salary: 25,606 About the Role As an Assertive Outreach Support Worker, you'll: Provide intensive, person-centred support to individuals in temporary accommodation such as B&Bs, hostels, and night shelters. Reach out to those rough sleeping, helping them access the services and support they need. Carry out needs and risk assessments, developing tailored support plans with each person. Work closely with partner agencies (e.g. housing, health, police, and social services) to ensure a joined-up approach. Help people to build support networks and prevent tenancy breakdowns. Be part of a wider team committed to ending homelessness in Monmouthshire. This role is varied, challenging, and rewarding - no two days are the same, but every day you'll be making a positive impact. About You We're looking for someone with: At least 1 year's experience supporting people affected by homelessness or in a related support setting. Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage people who may be mistrustful of services. The ability to work effectively with multiple agencies and partners. Good IT and organisational skills. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential for this role). You'll be empathetic, resilient, and able to stay calm under pressure. Most importantly, you'll share our commitment to giving people the tools they need to rebuild their lives. What else is on offer? Career Growth Opportunities: Many of our senior leaders began their journeys in entry-level roles, showcasing our commitment to internal progression. Competitive Benefits Package: Enjoy up to 40 days of holiday (including bank holidays), ensuring a healthy work-life balance. Enhanced Group Pension Scheme: Benefit from a generous 10% pension contribution after the qualifying period. Cycle to Work and Eye Care Voucher Scheme: Supporting your health and well-being both at work and in your personal life. Wellbeing and Counselling Support: Access free internal wellbeing and counselling services. Skill Diversification: Gain experience across a range of services, including domestic violence support, employment assistance, and training roles. Extensive Training Opportunities: Take advantage of our online training platform and specific courses in areas like substance misuse and housing law. If this sounds like a role you would thrive in and enjoy, please get in touch with People . Or apply directly through this job advert. Location: Monmouthshire Type: Permanent / Full time Title: Homelessness Outreach Worker - Young People
Sep 05, 2025
Full time
Assertive Homelessness Outreach Worker - Monmouthshire Helping people move from crisis to independence Are you passionate about making a real difference to young people experiencing homelessness? We're looking for a dedicated Assertive Outreach Support Worker to join our team in Monmouthshire. This is an opportunity to directly support individuals who are rough sleeping or in emergency accommodation to take the next steps toward stable, independent living. Location: Monmouthshire (with some office attendance in Newport) Contract: Permanent, full-time, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, 37 hours per week Salary: 25,606 About the Role As an Assertive Outreach Support Worker, you'll: Provide intensive, person-centred support to individuals in temporary accommodation such as B&Bs, hostels, and night shelters. Reach out to those rough sleeping, helping them access the services and support they need. Carry out needs and risk assessments, developing tailored support plans with each person. Work closely with partner agencies (e.g. housing, health, police, and social services) to ensure a joined-up approach. Help people to build support networks and prevent tenancy breakdowns. Be part of a wider team committed to ending homelessness in Monmouthshire. This role is varied, challenging, and rewarding - no two days are the same, but every day you'll be making a positive impact. About You We're looking for someone with: At least 1 year's experience supporting people affected by homelessness or in a related support setting. Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage people who may be mistrustful of services. The ability to work effectively with multiple agencies and partners. Good IT and organisational skills. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential for this role). You'll be empathetic, resilient, and able to stay calm under pressure. Most importantly, you'll share our commitment to giving people the tools they need to rebuild their lives. What else is on offer? Career Growth Opportunities: Many of our senior leaders began their journeys in entry-level roles, showcasing our commitment to internal progression. Competitive Benefits Package: Enjoy up to 40 days of holiday (including bank holidays), ensuring a healthy work-life balance. Enhanced Group Pension Scheme: Benefit from a generous 10% pension contribution after the qualifying period. Cycle to Work and Eye Care Voucher Scheme: Supporting your health and well-being both at work and in your personal life. Wellbeing and Counselling Support: Access free internal wellbeing and counselling services. Skill Diversification: Gain experience across a range of services, including domestic violence support, employment assistance, and training roles. Extensive Training Opportunities: Take advantage of our online training platform and specific courses in areas like substance misuse and housing law. If this sounds like a role you would thrive in and enjoy, please get in touch with People . Or apply directly through this job advert. Location: Monmouthshire Type: Permanent / Full time Title: Homelessness Outreach Worker - Young People
This is a key role responsible for overseeing and managing the delivery and development of our Antifreeze programme. Alongside the daily management of staff and volunteers, this role is responsible for ensuring that the services provided are safe, best practice and compliant with all relevant policies and procedures. As we seek to grow and reach more people, this role will play a vital role in undertaking strategic reviews of all current services and informing new service delivery and design. This will be undertaken in partnership with other service leads and working closely with senior leadership colleagues. Please note: A requirement of the role is for the post-holder to be a practising Christian in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 Main duties: Oversight and delivery of all programme activities relating to Antifreeze including drop ins, one-to-one support, street outreach and faith-based activities. Establish and drive the overall strategic vision for the service in line with the operational plan and informed by the needs of the people the service exists for Lead the design and development of new services in line with client needs, resources, staffing and the strategic purpose of the team. Hold direct budget responsibility for day-to-day operations and in line with any specific funding requirements Be an active member of the Off the Fence leadership team Review and implement policies and procedures for safe service delivery Provide reports on key activity, outputs and impact in line with KPIs and other reporting requirements. Line manage the team of key workers, providing regular performance reviews, pastoral support and identifying training needs. Support with the recruitment and onboarding of new team members, including in-house training and supervision Ensuring that key workers have a good working knowledge of local services, referral routes, other agencies and when to highlight safeguarding concerns. Provide pastoral support for the team and volunteers in the service Lead Bible studies, prayer meetings for staff, volunteers and at external events as required Recruit, retain and manage volunteers in line with organisational policies and procedures Ensure safe and efficient delivery of services in line with health and safety, safeguarding, data protection and safe working practices. plan and maintain safe staffing ratios through effective resource allocation Design and delivery of projects/activities in line with fundraised income, including reporting and engaging with funders as required Build and establish key sector relationships across the city to enhance the team s reach and impact in the community Oversight and pastoral responsibility for the faith-based activities delivered for and with clients Build and establish relationships with other providers who can meet the needs of our clients e.g. local health teams. Contribute to wider profile-raising activities of Off the Fence Review and implement policies and procedures for safe service delivery Have responsibility for the safe processing and storage of client data in line with data protection regulations and policies, including CRM. Regularly review the effectiveness, safety and efficiency of all services including drop-ins, one-to-one support and street outreach. Active membership of and attendance at local forums, groups and networks Key attributes and experience required for the role: Proven experience in managing frontline services and staff teams (minimum 3 years in a supervisory/management role) Experience of delivering services in the housing and homelessness sector Strong knowledge of the legal and statutory framework for housing, benefits, employment. Ideally, knowledge of local services and support agencies. A passion for seeing people thrive and lives transformed practically, emotionally and spiritually Strong alignment with the vision of Off the Fence, and a commitment to our organisational focus Strong understanding and application of safeguarding, data protection and health and safety policy. Experience in service design, service improvement and project management Experience in supporting people with complex and multiple needs, including substance abuse and severe mental health. Excellent organisational and time management skills High level of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality Ability to interpret policies, legislation and data effectively Proficient in Microsoft Office, and experience of CRM management A requirement of the role is for the post-holder to be a practising Christian in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 Vision and values Off The Fence reaches out to break the cycle of poverty in Brighton & Hove, ensuring that no one is left behind. We believe in resisting poverty, empowering people, and restoring hope, and we work toward a future where social and spiritual poverty no longer exists. By 1997, Off The Fence became a registered charity, allowing us to expand and tackle poverty in a deeper way, through compassion, excellence, unity, integrity, and a Christ-like approach to supporting the most vulnerable. Poverty is complex it s not just about finances, but about housing, mental health, education, and belonging. To address these needs, Off The Fence now provides three core programmes, each offering a different form of practical and emotional support. As poverty in Brighton & Hove has increased, so has our commitment. At the heart of our work is a belief that every person deserves dignity, hope, and the opportunity to rebuild their life. The Antifreeze Programme exists to break the cycle of social and spiritual poverty amidst homelessness, providing tangible steps towards a permanent home and long-term stability. Since 1998, Antifreeze has been a safe and warm space for members, offering faith-based, practical support services that restore dignity and hope. At our Day Centre, we provide hygiene facilities (showers & laundry), medical drop-ins, and essential survival provisions to meet immediate needs. Through 1-to-1 sessions, we support members with housing applications, benefits, and financial stability, while goal-based workshops equip them with skills to attain permanent homes and ethical employment. Our discipleship sessions encourage an advanced understanding of the Christian faith, offering fellowship and spiritual growth. To address digital poverty, we offer computer access for job searches and reconnecting with loved ones. Beyond practical support, Antifreeze fosters healthy community relationships, improves mental health awareness, and helps members move toward ethical employment, reduced reliance on substances, and a forever home. As a Christian organisation we seek to live and work by our values: Christ-like : we desire the best for others (Col 1:27, 1 John 3:16) Excellence : we aim for outstanding quality (1 Cor 12:31, Phil 4:8) Unity: we achieve more together (Ps 133, Eph 4:3) Compassion: we care for those who are suffering (Col 3:12, Matt 9:35) Integrity: we do what is right (Prov 10:9, Titus 2:7-8) Working at Off the Fence We are a small but highly dedicated team, passionate about seeing transformation across Brighton and Hove. Off the Fence employees are entitled to: - 25 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays, with extra days added for long service - Up to 5 days of mission leave (pro rata) - 7% employer pension contributions Notes for applicants If you re applying for this role, we ask that you submit your CV and a cover letter. In your cover letter please outline how your skills and experience align with the requirements of this role, as well as explaining why you want to be a part of Off the Fence.
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
This is a key role responsible for overseeing and managing the delivery and development of our Antifreeze programme. Alongside the daily management of staff and volunteers, this role is responsible for ensuring that the services provided are safe, best practice and compliant with all relevant policies and procedures. As we seek to grow and reach more people, this role will play a vital role in undertaking strategic reviews of all current services and informing new service delivery and design. This will be undertaken in partnership with other service leads and working closely with senior leadership colleagues. Please note: A requirement of the role is for the post-holder to be a practising Christian in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 Main duties: Oversight and delivery of all programme activities relating to Antifreeze including drop ins, one-to-one support, street outreach and faith-based activities. Establish and drive the overall strategic vision for the service in line with the operational plan and informed by the needs of the people the service exists for Lead the design and development of new services in line with client needs, resources, staffing and the strategic purpose of the team. Hold direct budget responsibility for day-to-day operations and in line with any specific funding requirements Be an active member of the Off the Fence leadership team Review and implement policies and procedures for safe service delivery Provide reports on key activity, outputs and impact in line with KPIs and other reporting requirements. Line manage the team of key workers, providing regular performance reviews, pastoral support and identifying training needs. Support with the recruitment and onboarding of new team members, including in-house training and supervision Ensuring that key workers have a good working knowledge of local services, referral routes, other agencies and when to highlight safeguarding concerns. Provide pastoral support for the team and volunteers in the service Lead Bible studies, prayer meetings for staff, volunteers and at external events as required Recruit, retain and manage volunteers in line with organisational policies and procedures Ensure safe and efficient delivery of services in line with health and safety, safeguarding, data protection and safe working practices. plan and maintain safe staffing ratios through effective resource allocation Design and delivery of projects/activities in line with fundraised income, including reporting and engaging with funders as required Build and establish key sector relationships across the city to enhance the team s reach and impact in the community Oversight and pastoral responsibility for the faith-based activities delivered for and with clients Build and establish relationships with other providers who can meet the needs of our clients e.g. local health teams. Contribute to wider profile-raising activities of Off the Fence Review and implement policies and procedures for safe service delivery Have responsibility for the safe processing and storage of client data in line with data protection regulations and policies, including CRM. Regularly review the effectiveness, safety and efficiency of all services including drop-ins, one-to-one support and street outreach. Active membership of and attendance at local forums, groups and networks Key attributes and experience required for the role: Proven experience in managing frontline services and staff teams (minimum 3 years in a supervisory/management role) Experience of delivering services in the housing and homelessness sector Strong knowledge of the legal and statutory framework for housing, benefits, employment. Ideally, knowledge of local services and support agencies. A passion for seeing people thrive and lives transformed practically, emotionally and spiritually Strong alignment with the vision of Off the Fence, and a commitment to our organisational focus Strong understanding and application of safeguarding, data protection and health and safety policy. Experience in service design, service improvement and project management Experience in supporting people with complex and multiple needs, including substance abuse and severe mental health. Excellent organisational and time management skills High level of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality Ability to interpret policies, legislation and data effectively Proficient in Microsoft Office, and experience of CRM management A requirement of the role is for the post-holder to be a practising Christian in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 Vision and values Off The Fence reaches out to break the cycle of poverty in Brighton & Hove, ensuring that no one is left behind. We believe in resisting poverty, empowering people, and restoring hope, and we work toward a future where social and spiritual poverty no longer exists. By 1997, Off The Fence became a registered charity, allowing us to expand and tackle poverty in a deeper way, through compassion, excellence, unity, integrity, and a Christ-like approach to supporting the most vulnerable. Poverty is complex it s not just about finances, but about housing, mental health, education, and belonging. To address these needs, Off The Fence now provides three core programmes, each offering a different form of practical and emotional support. As poverty in Brighton & Hove has increased, so has our commitment. At the heart of our work is a belief that every person deserves dignity, hope, and the opportunity to rebuild their life. The Antifreeze Programme exists to break the cycle of social and spiritual poverty amidst homelessness, providing tangible steps towards a permanent home and long-term stability. Since 1998, Antifreeze has been a safe and warm space for members, offering faith-based, practical support services that restore dignity and hope. At our Day Centre, we provide hygiene facilities (showers & laundry), medical drop-ins, and essential survival provisions to meet immediate needs. Through 1-to-1 sessions, we support members with housing applications, benefits, and financial stability, while goal-based workshops equip them with skills to attain permanent homes and ethical employment. Our discipleship sessions encourage an advanced understanding of the Christian faith, offering fellowship and spiritual growth. To address digital poverty, we offer computer access for job searches and reconnecting with loved ones. Beyond practical support, Antifreeze fosters healthy community relationships, improves mental health awareness, and helps members move toward ethical employment, reduced reliance on substances, and a forever home. As a Christian organisation we seek to live and work by our values: Christ-like : we desire the best for others (Col 1:27, 1 John 3:16) Excellence : we aim for outstanding quality (1 Cor 12:31, Phil 4:8) Unity: we achieve more together (Ps 133, Eph 4:3) Compassion: we care for those who are suffering (Col 3:12, Matt 9:35) Integrity: we do what is right (Prov 10:9, Titus 2:7-8) Working at Off the Fence We are a small but highly dedicated team, passionate about seeing transformation across Brighton and Hove. Off the Fence employees are entitled to: - 25 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays, with extra days added for long service - Up to 5 days of mission leave (pro rata) - 7% employer pension contributions Notes for applicants If you re applying for this role, we ask that you submit your CV and a cover letter. In your cover letter please outline how your skills and experience align with the requirements of this role, as well as explaining why you want to be a part of Off the Fence.
Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis? Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress? If you can embody our values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness , and Responsiveness , and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we d love to hear from you. Community Outreach Worker (Community Support Service) Reference : 298 Salary: £26,000 - £26,500 per annum, depending on skills and experience, inclusive of Outer London Weighting (OLW) Hours: 37.5 hours per week (5 Days) Contract: 12 months Fixed Term Reports to: Team Leader or Services Manager (CSS/DAS) Main base(s): Watford Wellbeing Centre, providing outreach around Three Rivers. Purpose of Post The Community Outreach Worker (Community Support Service) provides people with complex needs who have mental health as a primary need. This includes people who may have drug and alcohol difficulties. Particularly when they are coming into repeat contact with Police, Tenancy Sustainment Services, Housing and Homelessness Services and Environmental Health Services. About the service Our Community Support Service is here to provide advice, information and holistic outreach support to people who are experiencing mental ill-health or need help with their mental wellbeing. We work alongside people to develop an individually tailored package of support that meets their needs, working with clients to find the solutions that are right for them. This service is flexible to help resolve real-life difficulties and improve client s independence, quality of life and wellbeing. The service will be delivered in Three Rivers, based at the Herts Mind Network Wellbeing Centre, providing outreach around Three Rivers. The purpose of the Community Support Service Outreach Worker is to: To provide advice, information, onward referral and holistic support to clients with coexisting drug and alcohol difficulties and mental ill-health. These will be clients who are presenting to the Police, Anti-Social Behaviour, Tenancy Enforcement, Housing and Environmental Health Services within Three Rivers. To ensure that the safety and wellbeing of the client is monitored and reviewed regularly. To remain a source of independent support for all clients. Embed a person centred and solution focused approach in all aspects of the role. To raise greater awareness of complex needs and the effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) amongst local service providers. Supporting them to gain confidence in working positively and consistently with people who have multiple needs. We offer: Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays) An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period. Ongoing training relevant to your role. An Employee Assistance Programme. Eligibility for blue light card. Health cover (after 6 months employment) - compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments. Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle is essential for this role. Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 3rd October 2025. Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted on a rolling basis. Early submissions are encouraged. Interviews to be held at Watford Well-being centre Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. Equal Opportunities We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs. Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. We recognise and value the unique combination of skills, knowledge and perspective that employing people with a lived experience, at all levels across the organisation, brings. We create an environment where the sharing of experiences and vulnerabilities to support others and create positive change is welcomed and work towards breaking down the them and us culture. The organisation is committed to nurturing peer relationships that allow all staff to thrive. No agencies please.
Sep 03, 2025
Full time
Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis? Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress? If you can embody our values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness , and Responsiveness , and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we d love to hear from you. Community Outreach Worker (Community Support Service) Reference : 298 Salary: £26,000 - £26,500 per annum, depending on skills and experience, inclusive of Outer London Weighting (OLW) Hours: 37.5 hours per week (5 Days) Contract: 12 months Fixed Term Reports to: Team Leader or Services Manager (CSS/DAS) Main base(s): Watford Wellbeing Centre, providing outreach around Three Rivers. Purpose of Post The Community Outreach Worker (Community Support Service) provides people with complex needs who have mental health as a primary need. This includes people who may have drug and alcohol difficulties. Particularly when they are coming into repeat contact with Police, Tenancy Sustainment Services, Housing and Homelessness Services and Environmental Health Services. About the service Our Community Support Service is here to provide advice, information and holistic outreach support to people who are experiencing mental ill-health or need help with their mental wellbeing. We work alongside people to develop an individually tailored package of support that meets their needs, working with clients to find the solutions that are right for them. This service is flexible to help resolve real-life difficulties and improve client s independence, quality of life and wellbeing. The service will be delivered in Three Rivers, based at the Herts Mind Network Wellbeing Centre, providing outreach around Three Rivers. The purpose of the Community Support Service Outreach Worker is to: To provide advice, information, onward referral and holistic support to clients with coexisting drug and alcohol difficulties and mental ill-health. These will be clients who are presenting to the Police, Anti-Social Behaviour, Tenancy Enforcement, Housing and Environmental Health Services within Three Rivers. To ensure that the safety and wellbeing of the client is monitored and reviewed regularly. To remain a source of independent support for all clients. Embed a person centred and solution focused approach in all aspects of the role. To raise greater awareness of complex needs and the effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) amongst local service providers. Supporting them to gain confidence in working positively and consistently with people who have multiple needs. We offer: Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays) An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period. Ongoing training relevant to your role. An Employee Assistance Programme. Eligibility for blue light card. Health cover (after 6 months employment) - compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments. Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle is essential for this role. Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 3rd October 2025. Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted on a rolling basis. Early submissions are encouraged. Interviews to be held at Watford Well-being centre Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. Equal Opportunities We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs. Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. We recognise and value the unique combination of skills, knowledge and perspective that employing people with a lived experience, at all levels across the organisation, brings. We create an environment where the sharing of experiences and vulnerabilities to support others and create positive change is welcomed and work towards breaking down the them and us culture. The organisation is committed to nurturing peer relationships that allow all staff to thrive. No agencies please.
Nightstop Support Worker & Volunteer Coordinator Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of young adults facing homelessness? Join a dynamic team as a Nightstop Support Worker & Volunteer Coordinator, where you will play a vital role in supporting and empowering individuals on their journey towards independence. Position: Nightstop Support Worker & Volunteer Coordinator Salary: £13,818 (£27,636 FTE) including London Weighting Plus Pension and Other Benefits Location: London SE1 Hours: Part-time, 18.75 hours Closing Date: Sunday 21 September 2025 About the Role: The Nightstop Coordinator role is busy and varied role, it involves working with young people from when they approach the service to when they find longer term accommodation. You will be responsible for being the first point of contact for all young people, assessing each young person s needs and risks, finding short and long term housing options, organising the logistics of each Nightstop placement and making sure that each Nightstop placement is safe. You will also lead on the promotion of the service with the aim of recruiting new Nightstop volunteers. The role will be based in the London office and cover referrals from young people in London. Key Responsibilities: Provide a welcoming and supportive service to young people at risk of homelessness Conduct needs and risk assessments and arrange Nightstop placements Support guests and volunteers through a 24-hour on-call service when required Recruit, onboard and engage new volunteer hosts Promote the service at events and meetings, building strong relationships with partners Maintain accurate records and support reporting processes Ensure safeguarding and health and safety requirements are met at all times About You: We are looking for someone who is committed to supporting young people and has the skills to work calmly and effectively under pressure. You will bring: Experience of working with vulnerable people or people experiencing homelessness Understanding of housing and homelessness legislation and safeguarding procedures Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities Excellent communication and customer service skills Confidence in working collaboratively with a range of partners and stakeholders Flexibility to take part in an on-call rota and occasional evening or weekend work In return for working here, you will receive: • A comprehensive training package tailored to your needs and role • Flexible working model for suitable roles • 26 days annual leave rising to 30 after five years of service • Family-friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave and Carers leave. • Auto-enrolment to pension scheme employer from day 1 with employer contribution up to 7% and increasing with service • Employee Assistance Programme and access to the app 24/7 GP appointments, prescription service, health checks and nutrition advice. • Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food & drink, travel, electricals and more. • Cash benefit plan for you and your partner (living with you) and children under 18 including covering Dental, Optical, Hospital Stays, Scans and More • Death in service (4x Base salary) • Legal Advice line About the Organisation: The charity is dedicated to supporting vulnerable young people and adults at risk of homelessness. With services from Newcastle to London, they focus on prevention, resilience, and providing opportunities for a brighter future. Guided by Vincentian values, they aim to empower individuals to become self-sufficient and confident. Join the team and be a part of the mission to create lasting change. Other Roles You May Have Experience Of Could Include: Progression Coach, Homelessness Support Worker, Youth Support Worker. Supported Housing Officer, Young People s Case Worker, Community Outreach Worker, Case Manager, Housing Case Worker, Volunteer Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, etc. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Sep 02, 2025
Full time
Nightstop Support Worker & Volunteer Coordinator Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of young adults facing homelessness? Join a dynamic team as a Nightstop Support Worker & Volunteer Coordinator, where you will play a vital role in supporting and empowering individuals on their journey towards independence. Position: Nightstop Support Worker & Volunteer Coordinator Salary: £13,818 (£27,636 FTE) including London Weighting Plus Pension and Other Benefits Location: London SE1 Hours: Part-time, 18.75 hours Closing Date: Sunday 21 September 2025 About the Role: The Nightstop Coordinator role is busy and varied role, it involves working with young people from when they approach the service to when they find longer term accommodation. You will be responsible for being the first point of contact for all young people, assessing each young person s needs and risks, finding short and long term housing options, organising the logistics of each Nightstop placement and making sure that each Nightstop placement is safe. You will also lead on the promotion of the service with the aim of recruiting new Nightstop volunteers. The role will be based in the London office and cover referrals from young people in London. Key Responsibilities: Provide a welcoming and supportive service to young people at risk of homelessness Conduct needs and risk assessments and arrange Nightstop placements Support guests and volunteers through a 24-hour on-call service when required Recruit, onboard and engage new volunteer hosts Promote the service at events and meetings, building strong relationships with partners Maintain accurate records and support reporting processes Ensure safeguarding and health and safety requirements are met at all times About You: We are looking for someone who is committed to supporting young people and has the skills to work calmly and effectively under pressure. You will bring: Experience of working with vulnerable people or people experiencing homelessness Understanding of housing and homelessness legislation and safeguarding procedures Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities Excellent communication and customer service skills Confidence in working collaboratively with a range of partners and stakeholders Flexibility to take part in an on-call rota and occasional evening or weekend work In return for working here, you will receive: • A comprehensive training package tailored to your needs and role • Flexible working model for suitable roles • 26 days annual leave rising to 30 after five years of service • Family-friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave and Carers leave. • Auto-enrolment to pension scheme employer from day 1 with employer contribution up to 7% and increasing with service • Employee Assistance Programme and access to the app 24/7 GP appointments, prescription service, health checks and nutrition advice. • Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food & drink, travel, electricals and more. • Cash benefit plan for you and your partner (living with you) and children under 18 including covering Dental, Optical, Hospital Stays, Scans and More • Death in service (4x Base salary) • Legal Advice line About the Organisation: The charity is dedicated to supporting vulnerable young people and adults at risk of homelessness. With services from Newcastle to London, they focus on prevention, resilience, and providing opportunities for a brighter future. Guided by Vincentian values, they aim to empower individuals to become self-sufficient and confident. Join the team and be a part of the mission to create lasting change. Other Roles You May Have Experience Of Could Include: Progression Coach, Homelessness Support Worker, Youth Support Worker. Supported Housing Officer, Young People s Case Worker, Community Outreach Worker, Case Manager, Housing Case Worker, Volunteer Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, etc. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Job Title: Assertive Outreach Worker Location: Gloucester Salary: 25,235 per year Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent or Temporary Additional Info: A valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle. Business insurance is required for roles involving work-related travel. Participation in an outreach rota which includes early mornings, evenings and weekends. Experience: A valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle. Business insurance is required for roles involving work-related travel. Strong understanding of the root causes of homelessness and social exclusion. List of duties: Identify and build relationships with people who are rough sleeping in Gloucestershire. Participate in outreach sessions and regular visits to agencies/venues visited by people who are rough sleeping. Gives clients advice and information to provide an enabling service.
Sep 01, 2025
Seasonal
Job Title: Assertive Outreach Worker Location: Gloucester Salary: 25,235 per year Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent or Temporary Additional Info: A valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle. Business insurance is required for roles involving work-related travel. Participation in an outreach rota which includes early mornings, evenings and weekends. Experience: A valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle. Business insurance is required for roles involving work-related travel. Strong understanding of the root causes of homelessness and social exclusion. List of duties: Identify and build relationships with people who are rough sleeping in Gloucestershire. Participate in outreach sessions and regular visits to agencies/venues visited by people who are rough sleeping. Gives clients advice and information to provide an enabling service.
Specialist Domestic Abuse Support Worker who has experience supporting survivors of domestic abuse who present with multiple and compound needs these can be, Mental Health, Homelessness, Offending Behaviour and Substance Misuse is required for a well-established organisation based in East Sussex. PLEASE NOTE: Due to the gender-specific nature of this role, applications can only be accepted from women candidates. This includes all women whose legal gender is female, including those who hold a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC). Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. SALARY: £29,000 per annum Benefits JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: Working 12 hour days (including half an hour unpaid break), 4 on 4 off, 8 am to 8pm. LOCATION: Bexhill, East Sussex JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Domestic Abuse Support Worker who has experience supporting survivors of domestic abuse who present with multiple and compound needs these can be, Mental Health, Homelessness, Offending Behaviour and Substance Misuse, and who has the desire to work towards becoming a specialist Domestic Support Worker. As the Specialist Domestic Abuse Support Worker, you will ensure service is delivered to residents of a 10-bedroom refuge and to survivors living in the community. Core outcomes are the engagement of survivors in services to meet their needs, increased safety, access to secure, settled accommodation and provision of knowledge and skills to live a healthy, safe life. Working as the Specialist Domestic Abuse Support Worker you be responsible for providing delivery which includes needs and risk assessment and a range of programmes, groups and key-work sessions within the premises, and the community as well as outreach and follow on support from point of survivor exit from the residential element of the service. DUTIES Specialist Domestic Abuse Support Worker duties: Facilitate a supportive, enabling environment for residents, through interaction with survivors, managers, East Sussex County Council MCN team partner and through a comprehensive understanding of the requirements presented by those with MCN Responsible for completing assessment of need and risk and supporting survivors to reduce risk Develop care plans to ensure each survivor has a bespoke plan to meet their needs Work within the premises in accordance with DAHA accreditation standards and support the organisation to achieve DAHA accreditation status Work collaboratively with a range of partner agencies to support survivors to access services particular to their needs Work with survivors and the MCN housing officer to ensure that Enhanced Housing benefit applications are accurately completed and submitted Work as part of a small team, engaging with residents to plan, arrange and deliver/co deliver structured activities to support the resident's safe re-integration into the community Work in a trauma informed way Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with colleagues, residents, Offender Managers, and other agencies To use PMVA (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression) techniques when necessary to manage challenging behaviours and ensure the safety of all residents De-escalate situations when necessary, remaining calm and applying conflict resolution strategies Provide practical assistance to residents with everyday tasks such as accessing external services, completing paperwork, accessing benefits, and finding move on accommodation Provide support to enable residents to deal with problems and become independent Promote support to individual in activities in the local community Bring to the attention of your line manager any behaviour which is likely to cause detriment to others / danger to the individual themselves REQUIREMENTS Essential Due to the gender specific nature of this role, applications can only be accepted from women candidates. Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 Comprehensive understanding of multiple compound needs A good working knowledge of domestic abuse and in particular, survivor's experience A comprehensive understanding of the requirements of working in a residential environment Experience of working in an environment with complex and challenging delivery needs Strong knowledge and understanding of principles underpinning effective delivery of services that meets the needs of vulnerable and complex women Clear understanding of equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice Experience of coaching and team development An understanding of risk management, safeguarding and public protection and its implication on practice, within a residential setting An understanding of the benefits system, particularly relating to housing Desirable Experience of managing a residential service Experience of processing benefit claims Understanding of the housing needs of survivors Social Work qualification This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. All required checks will be undertaken as part of the pre employment process for any successful candidate.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Specialist Domestic Abuse Support Worker who has experience supporting survivors of domestic abuse who present with multiple and compound needs these can be, Mental Health, Homelessness, Offending Behaviour and Substance Misuse is required for a well-established organisation based in East Sussex. PLEASE NOTE: Due to the gender-specific nature of this role, applications can only be accepted from women candidates. This includes all women whose legal gender is female, including those who hold a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC). Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. SALARY: £29,000 per annum Benefits JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: Working 12 hour days (including half an hour unpaid break), 4 on 4 off, 8 am to 8pm. LOCATION: Bexhill, East Sussex JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Domestic Abuse Support Worker who has experience supporting survivors of domestic abuse who present with multiple and compound needs these can be, Mental Health, Homelessness, Offending Behaviour and Substance Misuse, and who has the desire to work towards becoming a specialist Domestic Support Worker. As the Specialist Domestic Abuse Support Worker, you will ensure service is delivered to residents of a 10-bedroom refuge and to survivors living in the community. Core outcomes are the engagement of survivors in services to meet their needs, increased safety, access to secure, settled accommodation and provision of knowledge and skills to live a healthy, safe life. Working as the Specialist Domestic Abuse Support Worker you be responsible for providing delivery which includes needs and risk assessment and a range of programmes, groups and key-work sessions within the premises, and the community as well as outreach and follow on support from point of survivor exit from the residential element of the service. DUTIES Specialist Domestic Abuse Support Worker duties: Facilitate a supportive, enabling environment for residents, through interaction with survivors, managers, East Sussex County Council MCN team partner and through a comprehensive understanding of the requirements presented by those with MCN Responsible for completing assessment of need and risk and supporting survivors to reduce risk Develop care plans to ensure each survivor has a bespoke plan to meet their needs Work within the premises in accordance with DAHA accreditation standards and support the organisation to achieve DAHA accreditation status Work collaboratively with a range of partner agencies to support survivors to access services particular to their needs Work with survivors and the MCN housing officer to ensure that Enhanced Housing benefit applications are accurately completed and submitted Work as part of a small team, engaging with residents to plan, arrange and deliver/co deliver structured activities to support the resident's safe re-integration into the community Work in a trauma informed way Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with colleagues, residents, Offender Managers, and other agencies To use PMVA (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression) techniques when necessary to manage challenging behaviours and ensure the safety of all residents De-escalate situations when necessary, remaining calm and applying conflict resolution strategies Provide practical assistance to residents with everyday tasks such as accessing external services, completing paperwork, accessing benefits, and finding move on accommodation Provide support to enable residents to deal with problems and become independent Promote support to individual in activities in the local community Bring to the attention of your line manager any behaviour which is likely to cause detriment to others / danger to the individual themselves REQUIREMENTS Essential Due to the gender specific nature of this role, applications can only be accepted from women candidates. Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 Comprehensive understanding of multiple compound needs A good working knowledge of domestic abuse and in particular, survivor's experience A comprehensive understanding of the requirements of working in a residential environment Experience of working in an environment with complex and challenging delivery needs Strong knowledge and understanding of principles underpinning effective delivery of services that meets the needs of vulnerable and complex women Clear understanding of equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice Experience of coaching and team development An understanding of risk management, safeguarding and public protection and its implication on practice, within a residential setting An understanding of the benefits system, particularly relating to housing Desirable Experience of managing a residential service Experience of processing benefit claims Understanding of the housing needs of survivors Social Work qualification This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. All required checks will be undertaken as part of the pre employment process for any successful candidate.
Outreach Housing Support Worker Homelessness Support Birmingham 12 Month Fixed Term Vacancy Excellent Pay Rate Are you passionate about helping others? Are you looking for a new challenge in Social Housing? Client snapshot: I am currently recruiting for an organisation specialising in support for those who have Homelessness and mental health Support needs their work is certainly well recognised as they continue to expand all over the UK. Having recently expanded upon services within Birmingham they are currently looking for Support Workers to help contribute to the high-quality service they provide to those in need. Could that be you? Vacancy Brief: Our client is seeking an Outreach Housing Support Worker, supporting young people at risk of homelessness on an initial 12-month fixed term contract with the potential for an extension or permanence. This vacancy is full-time, 37.5 hours per week. Working Pattern: Monday Friday 9am 5pm with flexibility to work an occasional late shift. This vacancy is based in Birmingham. Excellent pay rate: candidates will be paid £13.16 PAYE Or £17.00 per hour Umbrella. Salary for this role is £26,229 £27,982 Candidates must have experience of homelessness prevention of young people in independent living. The role is subject to an enhanced DBS covering Child and Adult workforce. A full UK Driver s License and access to a vehicle is preferrable and ideally ULEZ compliant vehicle. Please Note: The role is community based, so the successful candidate will need to support clients out in the community within a central local area. Responsibilities : As an Outreach Housing Support Worker, you will be required to initiate contact with young people via street outreach city wide. Part of your job role will be to support young people to remain in their home or secure alternative suitable accommodation to prevent rough sleeping. In your job role, you will undertake mediation sessions with young people and their excluders to improve relationships and prevent homelessness, incl. initial meetings and family sessions. An important aspect of your job role will be to utilize agreed assessment tools to identify the needs of a young person and their families, so that plans made are shared, evidence based and agreed to by all. In your role as an Outreach Housing Support Worker, you will be required to provide high quality homelessness and housing options to young people, ensuring that their needs are met and their expectations managed. Furthermore, you will need to advise and advocate on issues relating to benefits, accessing specialist support services, housing rights etc. ensuring the young people are fully supported to access such services. Role Experience: Working with young people in the following settings/Types of work Youth Work, Residential or Social Work, Probation, Community Work, Education and Training, Housing. Working with Volunteers/Students is desirable. Delivering frontline triage or assessment service is desirable. Outreach Worker Housing Support Worker Support Worker Floating Support Worker Rough Sleepers Homelessness Housing Homeless Scheme Manager Tenancy Support Worker Tenancy Sustainment Officer Housing Officer Supported Housing Officer Tenancy Support Officer Housing Support Officer Homelessness Prevention Young People Youth Worker Supported Housing Substance Misuse Mental Health Supported Living Housing Jobs Support Worker Vacancies Local Authorities Charities Housing Associations Social Housing Birmingham West Midlands.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Outreach Housing Support Worker Homelessness Support Birmingham 12 Month Fixed Term Vacancy Excellent Pay Rate Are you passionate about helping others? Are you looking for a new challenge in Social Housing? Client snapshot: I am currently recruiting for an organisation specialising in support for those who have Homelessness and mental health Support needs their work is certainly well recognised as they continue to expand all over the UK. Having recently expanded upon services within Birmingham they are currently looking for Support Workers to help contribute to the high-quality service they provide to those in need. Could that be you? Vacancy Brief: Our client is seeking an Outreach Housing Support Worker, supporting young people at risk of homelessness on an initial 12-month fixed term contract with the potential for an extension or permanence. This vacancy is full-time, 37.5 hours per week. Working Pattern: Monday Friday 9am 5pm with flexibility to work an occasional late shift. This vacancy is based in Birmingham. Excellent pay rate: candidates will be paid £13.16 PAYE Or £17.00 per hour Umbrella. Salary for this role is £26,229 £27,982 Candidates must have experience of homelessness prevention of young people in independent living. The role is subject to an enhanced DBS covering Child and Adult workforce. A full UK Driver s License and access to a vehicle is preferrable and ideally ULEZ compliant vehicle. Please Note: The role is community based, so the successful candidate will need to support clients out in the community within a central local area. Responsibilities : As an Outreach Housing Support Worker, you will be required to initiate contact with young people via street outreach city wide. Part of your job role will be to support young people to remain in their home or secure alternative suitable accommodation to prevent rough sleeping. In your job role, you will undertake mediation sessions with young people and their excluders to improve relationships and prevent homelessness, incl. initial meetings and family sessions. An important aspect of your job role will be to utilize agreed assessment tools to identify the needs of a young person and their families, so that plans made are shared, evidence based and agreed to by all. In your role as an Outreach Housing Support Worker, you will be required to provide high quality homelessness and housing options to young people, ensuring that their needs are met and their expectations managed. Furthermore, you will need to advise and advocate on issues relating to benefits, accessing specialist support services, housing rights etc. ensuring the young people are fully supported to access such services. Role Experience: Working with young people in the following settings/Types of work Youth Work, Residential or Social Work, Probation, Community Work, Education and Training, Housing. Working with Volunteers/Students is desirable. Delivering frontline triage or assessment service is desirable. Outreach Worker Housing Support Worker Support Worker Floating Support Worker Rough Sleepers Homelessness Housing Homeless Scheme Manager Tenancy Support Worker Tenancy Sustainment Officer Housing Officer Supported Housing Officer Tenancy Support Officer Housing Support Officer Homelessness Prevention Young People Youth Worker Supported Housing Substance Misuse Mental Health Supported Living Housing Jobs Support Worker Vacancies Local Authorities Charities Housing Associations Social Housing Birmingham West Midlands.
Mental Health Outreach Worker Location: Medway Salary: £24,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time Closing Date: 25th September 2025 As a Rough Sleeping Outreach Worker, you'll be on the frontline of supporting some of the most vulnerable people in our communities' individuals who are either rough sleeping or at risk of homelessness. Your focus will be on helping people to address drug and alcohol use, while also connecting them with wider services to meet their holistic needs. This is a dynamic, people focused role requiring persistence, empathy, and the ability to engage with individuals who may be hard to reach. You'll be providing assertive outreach, delivering interventions, and ensuring that each client is supported to take steps toward sustainable change. Key responsibilities include: Identifying and engaging with entrenched rough sleepers, including those reluctant to access services. Delivering psychosocial interventions and practical support to people with drug/alcohol and mental health issues. Using motivational approaches to help service users explore their options and take positive action. Working closely with mental health teams, hospitals, and other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care. Supporting service users to build personal strengths, resilience, and social networks in the UK or in their country of origin. Promoting access to healthcare and ensuring smooth transitions between services. Building collaborative relationships with multi-agency partners to deliver joined-up support. Keeping accurate records and reports to a high standard. Promoting anti-discriminatory practice and safeguarding vulnerable adults and children. This role is vital in bridging the gap between people on the streets and the services that can help them, offering hope and practical support for long-term recovery. What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who is proactive, compassionate, and resilient with the skills to engage people who may be facing multiple and complex challenges. Essential skills & experience: Understanding of the needs of people who are rough sleeping and/or begging. In-depth knowledge of at least one of the following: substance misuse, alcohol misuse, or mental health. Experience supporting people with multiple and complex needs, including co-occurring conditions. Understanding of multi-agency working and the importance of professional boundaries. Good administrative, recording, and reporting skills. Knowledge of safeguarding procedures for both children and vulnerable adults. Strong IT skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Office and client databases. Flexibility to work unsociable hours when required. If you are motivated by the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of people experiencing homelessness, and you have the skills to support them toward recovery and stability, we'd love to hear from you. About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often-interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits: Flexible working Training and development opportunities Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme - Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years' service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Mental Health Outreach Worker Location: Medway Salary: £24,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time Closing Date: 25th September 2025 As a Rough Sleeping Outreach Worker, you'll be on the frontline of supporting some of the most vulnerable people in our communities' individuals who are either rough sleeping or at risk of homelessness. Your focus will be on helping people to address drug and alcohol use, while also connecting them with wider services to meet their holistic needs. This is a dynamic, people focused role requiring persistence, empathy, and the ability to engage with individuals who may be hard to reach. You'll be providing assertive outreach, delivering interventions, and ensuring that each client is supported to take steps toward sustainable change. Key responsibilities include: Identifying and engaging with entrenched rough sleepers, including those reluctant to access services. Delivering psychosocial interventions and practical support to people with drug/alcohol and mental health issues. Using motivational approaches to help service users explore their options and take positive action. Working closely with mental health teams, hospitals, and other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care. Supporting service users to build personal strengths, resilience, and social networks in the UK or in their country of origin. Promoting access to healthcare and ensuring smooth transitions between services. Building collaborative relationships with multi-agency partners to deliver joined-up support. Keeping accurate records and reports to a high standard. Promoting anti-discriminatory practice and safeguarding vulnerable adults and children. This role is vital in bridging the gap between people on the streets and the services that can help them, offering hope and practical support for long-term recovery. What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who is proactive, compassionate, and resilient with the skills to engage people who may be facing multiple and complex challenges. Essential skills & experience: Understanding of the needs of people who are rough sleeping and/or begging. In-depth knowledge of at least one of the following: substance misuse, alcohol misuse, or mental health. Experience supporting people with multiple and complex needs, including co-occurring conditions. Understanding of multi-agency working and the importance of professional boundaries. Good administrative, recording, and reporting skills. Knowledge of safeguarding procedures for both children and vulnerable adults. Strong IT skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Office and client databases. Flexibility to work unsociable hours when required. If you are motivated by the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of people experiencing homelessness, and you have the skills to support them toward recovery and stability, we'd love to hear from you. About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often-interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits: Flexible working Training and development opportunities Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme - Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years' service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
Single Homeless Project has an opportunity for a Assertive Outreach Worker to join our experienced and committed teams based in Westminster ?. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis . In return, you will receive a competitive salary starting at £28,953.79 and rising incrementally to £31,101.42 per annum (pro rata). Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life. We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 12,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs. We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment. Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need. About the Assertive Outreach Worker role: If you are driven by the belief that everyone deserves the chance to rebuild their life, this is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in transforming that belief into reality. We are looking for an Assertive Outreach Worker to join us (on an up to 12 months maternity cover), stepping into a position that blends leadership, creativity and direct impact. In this role, you will hold a caseload of 15 clients across Westminster and temporary accommodation sites in boroughs across London, working as part of a close-knit, specialist team alongside four other Assertive Outreach Workers, a manager and a psychologist. Together, you will operate within psychologically and trauma-informed approaches, ensuring every interaction is purposeful, respectful and geared towards helping our clients take the next steps in their journey. Your day will be as varied as it is rewarding - guiding clients to sustain their tenancies, improve their physical and mental wellbeing, engage with substance use support services, and access routes into employment. You will cultivate strong partnerships with local agencies, from statutory services to specialist providers, ensuring no opportunity for progress is missed. You will also play a crucial role in assessing needs, identifying risks and maintaining accurate, meaningful records that help shape the support we provide. This is not just a chance to change lives on an individual level, but to be part of a national project pioneering new techniques to improve outcomes for people facing complex challenges around substance use. About you: Understanding and experience of working with the issues faced by people who experience mental ill health, substance use issues, and who have offending histories, in accessing the appropriate support from services. A working knowledge of best practice to support individuals who may be classified as experiencing multiple disadvantage including Trauma Informed Approaches. Experience working as part of a multi-agency partnership to address complex problems and bring about positive change. Familiarity with relevant housing, health and social justice legislation, policy and best practice relevant to systems change and people with multiple needs. A good and current understanding of safeguarding issues and procedures. Our attractive benefits package includes: A salary increase after successfully completing six month's probationary period A 37.5 hour working week including flexible working hours (core hours are 10am 4pm) in non-accommodation services 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays), A contributory pension scheme: Single Homeless Project will contribute the equivalent of 5% of your annual salary Staff Health Cash Plan and discounts scheme Comprehensive and integrated training programme designed specifically to develop the skills and knowledge involved in our work Closing Date: Sunday 7th September at midnight Interviews: Tuesday 16th September in Kings Cross at SHP Head Office This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant. Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be accepted or progressed. Don t miss out on this great opportunity to join the Single Homeless Project team please click apply now to become our Assertive Outreach Worker - we'd like to hear from you! Single Homeless Project is actively committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity and inclusion, in all of our services and workplaces. We are also Disability Confident Committed and are IIP Silver accredited.
Sep 01, 2025
Contractor
Single Homeless Project has an opportunity for a Assertive Outreach Worker to join our experienced and committed teams based in Westminster ?. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis . In return, you will receive a competitive salary starting at £28,953.79 and rising incrementally to £31,101.42 per annum (pro rata). Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life. We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 12,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs. We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment. Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need. About the Assertive Outreach Worker role: If you are driven by the belief that everyone deserves the chance to rebuild their life, this is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in transforming that belief into reality. We are looking for an Assertive Outreach Worker to join us (on an up to 12 months maternity cover), stepping into a position that blends leadership, creativity and direct impact. In this role, you will hold a caseload of 15 clients across Westminster and temporary accommodation sites in boroughs across London, working as part of a close-knit, specialist team alongside four other Assertive Outreach Workers, a manager and a psychologist. Together, you will operate within psychologically and trauma-informed approaches, ensuring every interaction is purposeful, respectful and geared towards helping our clients take the next steps in their journey. Your day will be as varied as it is rewarding - guiding clients to sustain their tenancies, improve their physical and mental wellbeing, engage with substance use support services, and access routes into employment. You will cultivate strong partnerships with local agencies, from statutory services to specialist providers, ensuring no opportunity for progress is missed. You will also play a crucial role in assessing needs, identifying risks and maintaining accurate, meaningful records that help shape the support we provide. This is not just a chance to change lives on an individual level, but to be part of a national project pioneering new techniques to improve outcomes for people facing complex challenges around substance use. About you: Understanding and experience of working with the issues faced by people who experience mental ill health, substance use issues, and who have offending histories, in accessing the appropriate support from services. A working knowledge of best practice to support individuals who may be classified as experiencing multiple disadvantage including Trauma Informed Approaches. Experience working as part of a multi-agency partnership to address complex problems and bring about positive change. Familiarity with relevant housing, health and social justice legislation, policy and best practice relevant to systems change and people with multiple needs. A good and current understanding of safeguarding issues and procedures. Our attractive benefits package includes: A salary increase after successfully completing six month's probationary period A 37.5 hour working week including flexible working hours (core hours are 10am 4pm) in non-accommodation services 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays), A contributory pension scheme: Single Homeless Project will contribute the equivalent of 5% of your annual salary Staff Health Cash Plan and discounts scheme Comprehensive and integrated training programme designed specifically to develop the skills and knowledge involved in our work Closing Date: Sunday 7th September at midnight Interviews: Tuesday 16th September in Kings Cross at SHP Head Office This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant. Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be accepted or progressed. Don t miss out on this great opportunity to join the Single Homeless Project team please click apply now to become our Assertive Outreach Worker - we'd like to hear from you! Single Homeless Project is actively committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity and inclusion, in all of our services and workplaces. We are also Disability Confident Committed and are IIP Silver accredited.
Single Homeless Project has an opportunity for a Assertive Outreach Worker (Male) to join our experienced and committed teams based in Westminster ?. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis . In return, you will receive a competitive salary starting at £28,953.79 and rising incrementally to £31,101.42 per annum. Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life. We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 12,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs. We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment. Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need. About the Assertive Outreach Worker (Male) role: If you are driven by the belief that everyone deserves the chance to rebuild their life, this is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in transforming that belief into reality. We are looking for an Assertive Outreach Worker to join us (on an up to 12 months maternity cover), stepping into a position that blends leadership, creativity and direct impact. In this role, you will hold a caseload of 15 clients across Westminster and temporary accommodation sites in boroughs across London, working as part of a close-knit, specialist team alongside four other Assertive Outreach Workers, a manager and a psychologist. Together, you will operate within psychologically and trauma-informed approaches, ensuring every interaction is purposeful, respectful and geared towards helping our clients take the next steps in their journey. Your day will be as varied as it is rewarding - guiding clients to sustain their tenancies, improve their physical and mental wellbeing, engage with substance use support services, and access routes into employment. You will cultivate strong partnerships with local agencies, from statutory services to specialist providers, ensuring no opportunity for progress is missed. You will also play a crucial role in assessing needs, identifying risks and maintaining accurate, meaningful records that help shape the support we provide. This is not just a chance to change lives on an individual level, but to be part of a national project pioneering new techniques to improve outcomes for people facing complex challenges around substance use. About you: Understanding and experience of working with the issues faced by people who experience mental ill health, substance use issues, and who have offending histories, in accessing the appropriate support from services. A working knowledge of best practice to support individuals who may be classified as experiencing multiple disadvantage including Trauma Informed Approaches. Experience working as part of a multi-agency partnership to address complex problems and bring about positive change. Familiarity with relevant housing, health and social justice legislation, policy and best practice relevant to systems change and people with multiple needs. A good and current understanding of safeguarding issues and procedures. Our attractive benefits package includes: A salary increase after successfully completing six month's probationary period A 37.5 hour working week including flexible working hours (core hours are 10am 4pm) in non-accommodation services 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays), A contributory pension scheme: Single Homeless Project will contribute the equivalent of 5% of your annual salary Staff Health Cash Plan and discounts scheme Comprehensive and integrated training programme designed specifically to develop the skills and knowledge involved in our work Closing Date: Sunday 7th September at midnight Interviews: Tuesday 16th September in Kings Cross at SHP Head Office This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant. Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be accepted or progressed. Don t miss out on this great opportunity to join the Single Homeless Project team please click apply now to become our Assertive Outreach Worker (Male) - we'd like to hear from you! For genuine occupational requirement reasons, we are seeking male applicants only for this post (exemption under the Equality Act 2010; Schedule 9 Part 1). Single Homeless Project is actively committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity and inclusion, in all of our services and workplaces. We are also Disability Confident Committed and are IIP Silver accredited.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Single Homeless Project has an opportunity for a Assertive Outreach Worker (Male) to join our experienced and committed teams based in Westminster ?. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis . In return, you will receive a competitive salary starting at £28,953.79 and rising incrementally to £31,101.42 per annum. Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life. We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 12,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs. We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment. Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need. About the Assertive Outreach Worker (Male) role: If you are driven by the belief that everyone deserves the chance to rebuild their life, this is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in transforming that belief into reality. We are looking for an Assertive Outreach Worker to join us (on an up to 12 months maternity cover), stepping into a position that blends leadership, creativity and direct impact. In this role, you will hold a caseload of 15 clients across Westminster and temporary accommodation sites in boroughs across London, working as part of a close-knit, specialist team alongside four other Assertive Outreach Workers, a manager and a psychologist. Together, you will operate within psychologically and trauma-informed approaches, ensuring every interaction is purposeful, respectful and geared towards helping our clients take the next steps in their journey. Your day will be as varied as it is rewarding - guiding clients to sustain their tenancies, improve their physical and mental wellbeing, engage with substance use support services, and access routes into employment. You will cultivate strong partnerships with local agencies, from statutory services to specialist providers, ensuring no opportunity for progress is missed. You will also play a crucial role in assessing needs, identifying risks and maintaining accurate, meaningful records that help shape the support we provide. This is not just a chance to change lives on an individual level, but to be part of a national project pioneering new techniques to improve outcomes for people facing complex challenges around substance use. About you: Understanding and experience of working with the issues faced by people who experience mental ill health, substance use issues, and who have offending histories, in accessing the appropriate support from services. A working knowledge of best practice to support individuals who may be classified as experiencing multiple disadvantage including Trauma Informed Approaches. Experience working as part of a multi-agency partnership to address complex problems and bring about positive change. Familiarity with relevant housing, health and social justice legislation, policy and best practice relevant to systems change and people with multiple needs. A good and current understanding of safeguarding issues and procedures. Our attractive benefits package includes: A salary increase after successfully completing six month's probationary period A 37.5 hour working week including flexible working hours (core hours are 10am 4pm) in non-accommodation services 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays), A contributory pension scheme: Single Homeless Project will contribute the equivalent of 5% of your annual salary Staff Health Cash Plan and discounts scheme Comprehensive and integrated training programme designed specifically to develop the skills and knowledge involved in our work Closing Date: Sunday 7th September at midnight Interviews: Tuesday 16th September in Kings Cross at SHP Head Office This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant. Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be accepted or progressed. Don t miss out on this great opportunity to join the Single Homeless Project team please click apply now to become our Assertive Outreach Worker (Male) - we'd like to hear from you! For genuine occupational requirement reasons, we are seeking male applicants only for this post (exemption under the Equality Act 2010; Schedule 9 Part 1). Single Homeless Project is actively committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity and inclusion, in all of our services and workplaces. We are also Disability Confident Committed and are IIP Silver accredited.
Roma Outreach Worker London 37.5 Hours per week This role will require the person to work early mornings and late nights in order to conduct outreach shifts. UK Driving Licence and Romani or Romanian language skills are essential. The Organisation Our client is dedicated to helping homeless people in London find secure accommodation and work towards a positive future. They work tirelessly to support homeless people to recover from their personal issues and break down the barriers that they face. They recognise that homelessness is much more than just a housing issue, so they provide a range of accommodation and support services to help people reach their full potential. The Benefits - Salary of £34,391.70 per annum - 34 days' holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) increasing with length of service - Pension scheme - Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme - A range of benefits including cycle to work scheme and staff wellbeing sessions - Refer a friend bonus scheme This is a superb opportunity for an individual with drive, focus and a desire to work with our client's outstanding charity to help them to combat homelessness. You'll discover a passionate, supportive environment where the entire team are working toward the same goals and are dedicated to making positive change and producing great results. The Role The purpose of the Roma Outreach Worker role is to deliver an effective service to single people who are currently rough sleeping. This post will actively support Roma clients, providing a continued and consistent point of contact whilst assisting them in navigating the various change pathways available to them. Are you passionate about utilising your language skills to assist in ending rough sleeping? Our client's organisation takes a proactive stance in supporting individuals away from rough sleeping, aiming for permanent transitions from rough sleeping. They are seeking a dynamic and self-driven individual with language proficiency in Romanian or Romany to join their Outreach Team as a Roma Outreach Worker. In this pivotal role, you will engage in street outreach shifts, assess needs, and deliver personalised case management. It is the beginning of assisting clients on their journey from homelessness to independence. To be considered for the role of Roma Outreach Worker, you will have: - Able to speak Romani or Romanian fluently or to a high level. - Full and clean UK driving licence. - Good understanding of the Roma communities. - Experience of working within the homelessness or social care sector. - Have a creative, solution-focused approach to overcoming challenges. - Knowledge of GDPR and data management. - Knowledge of current drug and alcohol provision and relevant services, pathways and conditions. - Emotional resilience to deal with challenging behaviour and to facilitate ongoing constructive engagement. - Solid IT skills with the ability to record sound and accurate records in a timely fashion on IT applications such as CHAIN and Inform. - A commitment to learning and continuous improvement. - Experience of support planning and risk assessing clients with complex needs, including safeguarding knowledge. - Able to develop positive and professional working relationships with clients to facilitate the best possible outcomes and address issues of social isolation and exclusion. - Experience in conducting client assessments and interviews and outcome monitoring. Our client is an equal opportunities employer, values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and they believe that the more inclusive their environment is, the better their work will be. Our client welcomes and encourages applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. They are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them. So, if you're seeking your next challenge as a Roma Outreach Worker, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Roma Outreach Worker London 37.5 Hours per week This role will require the person to work early mornings and late nights in order to conduct outreach shifts. UK Driving Licence and Romani or Romanian language skills are essential. The Organisation Our client is dedicated to helping homeless people in London find secure accommodation and work towards a positive future. They work tirelessly to support homeless people to recover from their personal issues and break down the barriers that they face. They recognise that homelessness is much more than just a housing issue, so they provide a range of accommodation and support services to help people reach their full potential. The Benefits - Salary of £34,391.70 per annum - 34 days' holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) increasing with length of service - Pension scheme - Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme - A range of benefits including cycle to work scheme and staff wellbeing sessions - Refer a friend bonus scheme This is a superb opportunity for an individual with drive, focus and a desire to work with our client's outstanding charity to help them to combat homelessness. You'll discover a passionate, supportive environment where the entire team are working toward the same goals and are dedicated to making positive change and producing great results. The Role The purpose of the Roma Outreach Worker role is to deliver an effective service to single people who are currently rough sleeping. This post will actively support Roma clients, providing a continued and consistent point of contact whilst assisting them in navigating the various change pathways available to them. Are you passionate about utilising your language skills to assist in ending rough sleeping? Our client's organisation takes a proactive stance in supporting individuals away from rough sleeping, aiming for permanent transitions from rough sleeping. They are seeking a dynamic and self-driven individual with language proficiency in Romanian or Romany to join their Outreach Team as a Roma Outreach Worker. In this pivotal role, you will engage in street outreach shifts, assess needs, and deliver personalised case management. It is the beginning of assisting clients on their journey from homelessness to independence. To be considered for the role of Roma Outreach Worker, you will have: - Able to speak Romani or Romanian fluently or to a high level. - Full and clean UK driving licence. - Good understanding of the Roma communities. - Experience of working within the homelessness or social care sector. - Have a creative, solution-focused approach to overcoming challenges. - Knowledge of GDPR and data management. - Knowledge of current drug and alcohol provision and relevant services, pathways and conditions. - Emotional resilience to deal with challenging behaviour and to facilitate ongoing constructive engagement. - Solid IT skills with the ability to record sound and accurate records in a timely fashion on IT applications such as CHAIN and Inform. - A commitment to learning and continuous improvement. - Experience of support planning and risk assessing clients with complex needs, including safeguarding knowledge. - Able to develop positive and professional working relationships with clients to facilitate the best possible outcomes and address issues of social isolation and exclusion. - Experience in conducting client assessments and interviews and outcome monitoring. Our client is an equal opportunities employer, values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and they believe that the more inclusive their environment is, the better their work will be. Our client welcomes and encourages applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. They are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them. So, if you're seeking your next challenge as a Roma Outreach Worker, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Assertive Outreach Worker (Homeless Outreach) Location: Gloucestershire (Main office in central Gloucester) Hours: Full-time & Part-time available (Shifts between 6:30am and 2:30pm Mon-Sun) Duration: 2 months temporary (potentially longer) Hourly Rate : £12.94 per hour + £1.56 per hour holiday Start: ASAP Overview: This role is working for a well-established charity in their Gloucestershire Rough Sleeper Service. The service provides specialist outreach support to adults with a history of rough sleeping across Gloucestershire. It focuses on both the rural districts of Tewkesbury, Forest of Dean, Stroud, and the Cotswolds, as well as the urban areas of Gloucester and Cheltenham. Working in partnership with local housing and support organisations, you will be offering holistic services designed to empower clients, helping them build skills, resilience, and independence. This support serves as a stepping stone toward independent living and a move away from street-based lifestyles. Role and Responsibilities : Identify and build relationships with people who are rough sleeping in Gloucestershire, using outreach sessions and regular visits to agencies/venues visited by people who are rough sleeping. Carry out Needs & Risk Assessments with identified rough sleepers to secure access to services which are suitable for their immediate needs. Undertake rostered outreach sessions, including early morning, late evenings, and weekends, taking the service to the clients. Identify barriers which make it difficult for individuals to access services and find solutions to overcome them. Make appropriate referrals in partnership with rough sleepers to establish a sustainable life away from the streets as quickly as possible. Become a positive presence and resource in locations such as homeless day centres and drop-ins. Complete new and review, needs assessment/risk assessment for clients leading to the delivery of full support plans which meet individual client need. Respond to reports of cases of rough sleeping across the county and update within set timescales. Give clients advice and information; provide an enabling service so that they can access appropriate services and accommodation. Liaise with relevant agencies and, with the agreement of the Client, act as an advocate with those agencies on the Client s behalf. Offer support and advice around reconnections and where relevant, make single service offers. Support the delivery of the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol in accordance with local policy Participate in street counts/audits as directed by the Service Manager Maintain client records that are accurate and fully updated. Role Requirements: Enhanced DBS issued within the last 12 months or on the update service. Empathy & understanding of the needs of individuals who have been rough sleeping. Experience working as part of a team in a social or health care setting. Understanding of the causes of homelessness and social exclusion and approaches which seek to address this and prevent people from sleeping rough Full driver license and access to a car is desirable. For more information on this role please contact Nathan Jackson on (phone number removed) or apply with an up-to-date CV
Sep 01, 2025
Contractor
Assertive Outreach Worker (Homeless Outreach) Location: Gloucestershire (Main office in central Gloucester) Hours: Full-time & Part-time available (Shifts between 6:30am and 2:30pm Mon-Sun) Duration: 2 months temporary (potentially longer) Hourly Rate : £12.94 per hour + £1.56 per hour holiday Start: ASAP Overview: This role is working for a well-established charity in their Gloucestershire Rough Sleeper Service. The service provides specialist outreach support to adults with a history of rough sleeping across Gloucestershire. It focuses on both the rural districts of Tewkesbury, Forest of Dean, Stroud, and the Cotswolds, as well as the urban areas of Gloucester and Cheltenham. Working in partnership with local housing and support organisations, you will be offering holistic services designed to empower clients, helping them build skills, resilience, and independence. This support serves as a stepping stone toward independent living and a move away from street-based lifestyles. Role and Responsibilities : Identify and build relationships with people who are rough sleeping in Gloucestershire, using outreach sessions and regular visits to agencies/venues visited by people who are rough sleeping. Carry out Needs & Risk Assessments with identified rough sleepers to secure access to services which are suitable for their immediate needs. Undertake rostered outreach sessions, including early morning, late evenings, and weekends, taking the service to the clients. Identify barriers which make it difficult for individuals to access services and find solutions to overcome them. Make appropriate referrals in partnership with rough sleepers to establish a sustainable life away from the streets as quickly as possible. Become a positive presence and resource in locations such as homeless day centres and drop-ins. Complete new and review, needs assessment/risk assessment for clients leading to the delivery of full support plans which meet individual client need. Respond to reports of cases of rough sleeping across the county and update within set timescales. Give clients advice and information; provide an enabling service so that they can access appropriate services and accommodation. Liaise with relevant agencies and, with the agreement of the Client, act as an advocate with those agencies on the Client s behalf. Offer support and advice around reconnections and where relevant, make single service offers. Support the delivery of the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol in accordance with local policy Participate in street counts/audits as directed by the Service Manager Maintain client records that are accurate and fully updated. Role Requirements: Enhanced DBS issued within the last 12 months or on the update service. Empathy & understanding of the needs of individuals who have been rough sleeping. Experience working as part of a team in a social or health care setting. Understanding of the causes of homelessness and social exclusion and approaches which seek to address this and prevent people from sleeping rough Full driver license and access to a car is desirable. For more information on this role please contact Nathan Jackson on (phone number removed) or apply with an up-to-date CV
