As a member of our Outreach Team, you'll have the opportunity to make a real, lasting difference in people's lives.
Theres something incredibly rewarding about finding someone when theyre at their most vulnerableand being the person who can offer a kind word, something to eat, and a safe place to go. Its about showing compassion and offering hope at a time when its needed most.
Youll be a familiar, friendly face to those sleeping rough, providing vital support directly on the streets. This is a hands-on role that requires empathy, resilience, and a genuine passion for helping people with complex needs. Youll need to be proactive and motivated, with strong interpersonal and communication skills, and physically fitthis role involves lots of walking, often in all weathers.
Working in a trauma-informed way is essential, and flexibility is key as the role and organisational needs evolve.
Please note, the role involves early starts at 5am and requires a clean, valid UK driving licence and access to a car.
KEY TASKS
1. To be friendly and approachable and provide outreach support to those who are homeless in Bedford.
2. To be able to keep cal...