Your newpany
A respected charity working to support people experiencing homelessness is seeking a Rough Sleeper Prevention Worker to join its assertive outreach team in Exeter. This role is vital in helping individuals move away from street homelessness and into safe, sustainable amodation.
Your new role
1. Location: Exeter
2. Hours: Full-time, Tuesday to Saturday (including early mornings, evenings, and weekends)
3. Contract Type: Permanent
4. Deliver person-centred outreach support to rough sleepers across Exeter.
5. Conduct needs assessments, risk assessments, and develop support plans.
6. Facilitate access to short-term placements and provide transitional support.
7. Collaborate with healthcare professionals, local authorities, and partner agencies.
8. Participate in an outreach rota, including unsocial hours and Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP).
9. Maintain accurate client records and contribute to service development.
What you'll need to succeed
10. Experience working with homeless or socially excluded individuals.
11. Strong understanding of homelessness, offending, and social exclusion.
12. Excellentmunication and interpersonal skills.
13. Ability to work flexibly and independently under pressure.
14. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
Desirable:
15. Experience in multi-agency partnership working.
16. Knowledge of working with dual-diagnosis clients andplex needs.
What you'll get in return
17. Be part of a passionate, collaborative team making a real difference.
18. Opportunities for training and development.
19. Supportive working environment with a trauma-informed approach.