Job description
Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Country’s fastest-growing boroughs and the people who make it thrive.
About the role
The Housing Advice and Enabling Team provides support to those who are at risk of homelessness, are homeless or need help to pay their rent and council tax.
As an Outreach Worker you’ll be supporting residents who are currently in hospital and have housing issues that prevent their discharge through using your understanding of the services provided within Social Care to the discharge of hospital in-patients.
You will be providing help and advice regarding homelessness and housing at external locations around the Borough.
About you
In addition to previous experience of providing accommodation-based support and wellbeing support to clients, you will need to demonstrate an ability to problem solve and work with partner agencies to put clients truly at the centre of what we do in line with our CANDO values.
This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check
Benefits
1. 35 days annual leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas)
2. Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
3. Flexi time scheme
4. Hybrid working up to 60%
5. Annual leave purchase scheme
6. Subsidised parking
7. Structured Induction Program
8. Learning and Development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes
9. Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals
10. Family Friendly Policies
11. Independent Support for your health & wellbeing
12. Generous compassionate leave
13. Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Cycle to Work scheme and more
Interview Date: 21 November 2025
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Our method of application is online by following the link. If you are unable to apply on-line please contact 01788 533564, or e-mail: for further assistance.
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