Are you passionate about helping people move away from homelessness and towards stability, safety, and independence? We are looking for a dedicated Homelessness Outreach Worker to join a unique team which delivers vital support to individuals sleeping rough or at risk of homelessness. This is a meaningful and fast-paced role where every day you will make a visible difference to people’s lives.
About the Role
As a Homelessness Outreach Worker, you will:
Provide street-based outreach to rough sleepers across the community.
Build trusting and compassionate relationships with people facing homelessness.
Carry out assessments and create individualised support plans based on each person’s needs.
Support individuals to access emergency accommodation, healthcare, benefits, substance misuse services, and long-term housing.
Work closely with local authorities, housing partners, health teams, and specialist agencies.
Promote safety, wellbeing, and safeguarding at all times.
Keep accurate case notes, risk assessments, and monitoring data.
This role is varied, rewarding, and essential in supporting people to rebuild their lives.
Experience we’re looking for:
Empathetic, resilient, and passionate about supporting vulnerable people.
Able to work independently in the community and manage a diverse caseload.
Confident in building relationships and engaging people with complex needs, including mental health issues, trauma, or substance misuse.
Comfortable working with partner agencies and advocating on behalf of clients.
Organised, proactive, and calm under pressure.
Knowledgeable about homelessness services
Why apply?
A supportive team committed to making a difference.
Opportunities for ongoing training and development.
A role where your compassion and skills directly change lives.
The chance to be part of a service that ensures some of the most vulnerable people in the community are safe, supported, and empowered.
Hours & Rota:
The successful candidate will work on a 4 week rolling rota:
Week 1: 8am – 4:30pm
Week 2: 08:30am – 17pm
Week 3: 8am – 16:30 – 5pm
Week 4: 11:30am – 8pm 1 weekend per month (9am – 1pm) (weekdays off the following week)
If you’re ready to make a real impact and support individuals on their journey away from homelessness, we’d love to hear from you.
Simply send an up-to-date CV to this advert or contact Emily Savage on (phone number removed)