Community and Outreach Team Leader

Change Grow Live; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing resources

Training opportunities

Contributory pension

Annual leave and holidays

Flexible working patterns

Job summary

Change Grow Live Barnet is seeking an experienced Community and Outreach Manager to lead the team, driving engagement with local services to reduce rough sleeping and ensure safe, compassionate care.

Based in Barnet, the role is 37.5 hours with some evenings and weekends, offering wellbeing resources, training opportunities, and a contributory pension within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and awareness of the issues experienced by rough sleepers.
• Ability to build collaborative working relationships with key partner agencies.
• Ability to work anti-social hours, including evenings and early mornings.

Responsibilities

• Operational line management of Community and Outreach Team members.
• Working in close partnership with local services to reduce the number of rough sleepers.
• Develop and review clear pathways between hospital and community with Royal Free/Barnet Hospital.
• Represent CGL Barnet in local meetings to reduce harm to individuals with a history of rough sleeping.
• Collaborate with London Borough of Barnet Public Health Commissioning Team to deliver the grant.
• Ensure the service is responsive, needs-led and within allocated budgets.
• Publicise the service to develop referral and access opportunities.

Skills

Rough sleepers knowledge

Partnership building

Flexible hours

Job description

Overview

Change Grow Liveare a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives.

Our core values are ‘Be open, be compassionate and be bold’and our teams apply these daily,offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.

Are you passionate about working with people who sleep rough and are looking for a new challenge? You may be an experienced leader already or looking for your first step into a management role already. CGL Barnet has a well-established Community and Outreach team, and we pride ourselves on working together positively to support some of the most vulnerable service users in the borough.

Location:Barnet and surrounding areas

Hours:Full Time, 37.5 hours per week (this post will include weekend and evening work)

Contract Type: Permanent

*Please note:Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.

Responsibilities

About the role:

• Operational line management of Community and Outreach Team members
• Working in close partnership with local services to reduce the number of rough sleepers
• Working closely with Royal Free/Barnet Hospital to develop and review clear pathways between hospital and community
• Representing CGL Barnet within local strategic and operational meetings, with a specific focus on reducing harm to individuals with a history of rough sleeping
• Working creatively and collaboratively with London Borough of Barnet Public Health Commissioning Team, to ensure delivery of service in line with Rough Sleepers Drug and Alcohol Treatment Grant
• Ensure the service is responsive and is needs-led to maximise the chances of achieving positive change and sustainable outcomes for clients and the wider community
• Ensure that the Community and Outreach Team runs within allocated budgets and to ensure that all administrative and data requirements are met
• Promote and publicise the service to develop referral and access opportunities so that all service users who need it are aware of the provision offered

About you:

• Knowledge and awareness of the issues experienced by rough sleepers
• Ability to build collaborate working relationships with key partner agencies, including the development and review of clear pathways for service users
• Ability to work some anti-social hours, including evenings and early mornings, in line with the needs of the service.

What We Offer

• Your wellbeing matters: Enjoy a dedicated weekly Wellness Hour, access to our Wellness Hub, and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental and emotional health.
• Opportunities to grow: We’re committed to your development, with extensive training, funded learning, and pathways into senior or specialist roles.
• Financial peace of mind: Benefit from transparent pay, a contributory pension scheme, and additional support through our wellbeing resources.
• Time to recharge: Start with 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays(pro rata), increasing to the maximum 30 days after five years of service.
• A welcoming culture: Join a supportive, values-led team where you’ll feel encouraged and valued from your very first day.
• Flexibility that works for you: Where possible, we’re open to discussing working patterns that help you maintain a healthy work–life balance.
• A few added perks: Enjoy discounts on shopping, cinema trips, holidays and more, along with our Refer a Friend scheme.

A note about using AI in your application

AI can be a really helpful tool when putting together your application, and we're happy for you to use it. However, what we're most interested in is you.

We want to understand your experiences, achievements and strengths, so please make sure your application reflects your own story and clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria and the impact you've made in previous roles.

There's no need to write in a particular style. The strongest applications are those that are authentic, specific and clearly demonstrate your skills, experience and potential. We look forward to learning more about you.

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here:Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Salary Range (pro rata if part time)

CGL points 31 to 33 (£36,101.10 - £38,114.53)

ILW / OLW /Fringe

Outer London Weighting (£2,250.61)

Interview Date

22/10/2026

Closing Date

11/10/2026

If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:

Raymond Jay | [e-mail] post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.