Kingdom People are currently seeking experienced Outreach Support Workers to support young people aged 16–17 (Care Leavers and Looked After Children) and vulnerable adults (18+) within Ofsted-regulated Supported Accommodation and Outreach Services.
This is a flexible, temporary opportunity offering shifts across multiple locations, enabling individuals to develop independence and achieve positive life outcomes.
About the Service
Our client provides Supported Accommodation and Outreach services for:
16–17-year-old Care Leavers and Looked After young people
Vulnerable young adults (18+)
Individuals requiring structured support to transition to independence
Support focuses on enabling service users to manage key aspects of daily living, including:
Maintaining accommodation and sustaining tenancies
Budgeting and financial management
Personal hygiene, health, and wellbeing
Accessing education, training, and employment
Building positive relationships
Developing resilience and emotional stability
The Role
As a Temporary Outreach Support Worker, you will deliver practical, emotional, and safeguarding support to young people and adults living semi-independently within the community.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Supporting individuals in accordance with placement and pathway plans
Working 24-hour shifts, including sleep-in duties
Delivering structured key work sessions to promote independence
Assisting with budgeting, benefits, and life skills development
Facilitating access to education, employment, and training
Encouraging engagement with health services and community resources
Safeguarding vulnerable individuals and responding appropriately to concerns
Following Missing Person (MISPER) procedures and reporting protocols
Completing accurate case notes, risk assessments, and incident reports
Liaising effectively with social workers, local authorities, and partner agencies
Supporting attendance at appointments and community activities
Shifts may include weekdays, evenings, weekends, and occasional unsocial hours, based on service requirements.
Requirements
Proven experience supporting Looked After young people, Care Leavers, and/or vulnerable adults
Comprehensive knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
Familiarity with Ofsted Supported Accommodation Regulations (March 2023) for 16–17-year-olds
Clear understanding of Missing Person (MISPER) procedures, including reporting and risk management
Awareness of current health and social care practises
GCSE or O Level English (or equivalent)
Alternatively:
Relevant experience while working towards Level 3 Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
Minimum of one year’s experience supporting vulnerable young people (16+) and/or vulnerable adults
Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check (Child & Adult Workforce)
Full right to work in the UK (sponsorship not available)
Personal Attributes
We seek individuals who are:
Passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable young people
Professional, dependable, and emotionally resilient
Confident working independently in outreach environments
Flexible and adaptable to varied shift patterns
Effective communicators with strong report-writing skills
Benefits of Working with Kingdom People
Competitive hourly rates
Weekly payment via BACS
Separate holiday pay accrual
Flexible working arrangements
Enhanced DBS checks processed where required*
Dedicated Health & Social Care Consultant support
Kingdom People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy