Outreach Caseworker
Location: Chelmsford, Essex
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Hours: 35 per week
Contract: Fixed term contract (6 months)
Additional Requirement: Applicants must have a full UK licence (held for 2 years) and access to a vehicle.
Are you ready to make a real difference by helping people reduce their reliance on emergency care services?
Do you want to help people navigate complex health and social care systems? Are you passionate about reducing unnecessary emergency service use and improving lives? As an Outreach Caseworker, you'll work directly with individuals who frequently access urgent care services. You'll help them identify unmet needs, build coping strategies, and connect with the right support. This role is vital in creating a more compassionate, efficient, and person-centred care environment.
What will a day in the life of an Outreach Caseworker involve?
1. Supporting individuals with complex needs to reduce their use of A&E, 999, and mental health services.
2. Building strong relationships with health, social care, and emergency service partners.
3. Creating personalised support plans and co-producing exit strategies with service users.
4. Attending multi-disciplinary meetings and advocatin...