Homeless Outreach Worker, Local Government Housing, North London
Pay rate to £26.83 - 27.42 per hour
Contract role, Local Government Housing
We are recruiting for an experienced Homeless Outreach Worker in North London.
Responsibilities include
1. To work within Harrow council’s operational and strategic response to rough sleeping, in conjunction with key homelessness partners from the statutory and voluntary sectors.
2. To provide a single point of contact for rough sleepers identified as having low to medium needs, using a multi-agency approach to assist them with suitable move-on accommodation, while ensuring they receive necessary support to sustain any emergency or temporary accommodation.
3. To collaborate with the Rough Sleeper Co-ordinator and Single Homeless Officer to create tailored action plans, ensuring rough sleepers with low to medium needs access and engagement with support services to enable tenancy sustainability and reduce repeat rough sleeping.
4. Essential skills include some knowledge of homelessness legislation (parts VI and VII of the Housing Act 1996, as amended by the Homelessness Act 2002 and the Homelessness Code of Guidance) and understanding of welfare benefits related to housing.
Additional Opportunities with Vitalis
Discover exciting opportunities in Qualified Social Work, Housing, and SEND roles. We support your career journey through:
* Dedicated Consultant – Access to a specialist who understands the market and offers tailored advice.
* Hassle-Free Registration – A quick and simple registration process.
* Exclusive Incentives – Referral schemes, bonuses, and perks.
* Compliance Simplified – We handle ongoing compliance requirements.
* Fast, Reliable Payroll – Prompt and consistent payments.
We recruit across various public sector roles, including:
* Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
* Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
* Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
* Looked After Children (LAC)
* Children’s Social Work
* Adult Social Work
* Service Manager
* Head of Service
* Team Manager
* Assistant Team Manager
* Various housing roles
* SEND roles in local authorities
Contact Olivia Russell at olivia.russell@vitalissocialcare.co.uk or call 07521053670 to explore these opportunities!
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