Compassionate Outreach Worker – Homelessness & Recovery

Service Care Solutions; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An agency providing community support is seeking an Outreach Worker in Reading to assist individuals facing homelessness and substance misuse challenges. Responsibilities include engaging with rough sleepers, connecting them to services, and collaborating with health agencies. Candidates should possess outreach experience and strong communication skills. This role offers full-time and part-time options, and is temporary with potential for extension.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant support

Weekly payroll

Free compliance assistance

Access to training and professional development

Qualifications

• Previous experience in outreach work, homelessness services, or substance misuse support.
• Strong communication and engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-agency team.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and harm reduction approaches.

Responsibilities

• Identify and establish contact with rough sleepers and beggars through street outreach.
• Provide assertive outreach to entrenched rough sleepers.
• Assist homeless service users in being discharged from hospital promptly.
• Work closely with drug and alcohol teams for access to treatment.
• Offer advice on substance misuse using recognized models.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Engagement skills

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of safeguarding

Job description

An agency providing community support is seeking an Outreach Worker in Reading to assist individuals facing homelessness and substance misuse challenges. Responsibilities include engaging with rough sleepers, connecting them to services, and collaborating with health agencies. Candidates should possess outreach experience and strong communication skills. This role offers full-time and part-time options, and is temporary with potential for extension.