Summary

This is a 3-4 month contract position with a local authority, focused on providing a responsive and adaptable street outreach service. The role involves conducting regular street outreach sessions to support rough sleepers, engaging with them to build trust and motivate them towards housing and related support. The approach is creative, strengths-based, and person-centered, aiming to develop professional relationships and facilitate positive outcomes for individuals experiencing homelessness.

Responsibilities

Deliver an intelligence-led, flexible, and assertive street outreach approach targeted at known rough sleeper hotspots.
Collaborate with colleagues, other agencies, and the public to identify new rough sleepers for timely intervention, assessments, accommodation, and support.
Provide intensive support and motivation to rough sleepers to help them access accommodation and related services.
Lead crisis intervention work and coordinate with other services, including Emergency Services, as necessary.
Complete comprehensive risk assessments and develop support plans for individuals in temporary accommodation.
Encourage and support individuals to access help and advice for personal support needs, such as health, substance misuse, and financial support.
Assist individuals in developing skills for maintaining tenancies and independent living, including shopping, cooking, budgeting, and cleaning.
Support individuals in reaching their full potential in personal development, community interaction, training, and employment

Essential Experience

Experience working or volunteering in housing or care-related roles, providing support to vulnerable customers.
Practical experience in assessment, support provision, key working, and advocacy for individuals requiring support.

Minimum of 5 GCSEs grade A-C (or equivalent Level 2 NVQ qualification) or the ability to demonstrate equivalent capability.

Additional Information

Working hours: 37 hours per week.
Enhanced DBS with barred list required.
Local candidate preferred, as the role is based in North Northamptonshire (Office Based, Mon – Fri).
Full driving license and access to own transport for work purposes required.
Willingness to complete street outreach sessions outside of office hours.
Willingness to work outside normal office hours as necessary.
This post is office-based.

The role closes soon, apply ASAP.

Rough Sleeper Outreach Worker