Frontline Outreach Worker – Housing & Support

Homeless Link; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rewards Platform

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Cash Plan

27 days annual leave

30% staff discount

Pension scheme

Regular supervisions

Blue Light Card

Reflective Practice sessions

Job summary

Alongside is seeking an Outreach Plus Worker in Weymouth to proactively engage individuals experiencing homelessness across Dorset. You will build trust, assess needs, develop support plans, and link clients to housing, health and welfare services.

The role is frontline, fast-paced and community-based, requiring resilience and initiative. Based in Weymouth, you’ll work with partner agencies to reduce rough sleeping and improve client outcomes.

Qualifications

• Full driving license and access to own vehicle for work purposes.
• Experience working with vulnerable adults and/or people with complex needs preferred.
• Ability to work flexibly including early mornings, evenings and weekends when required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach across Dorset to identify and engage individuals who are rough sleeping or at risk of homelessness.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with vulnerable individuals who may be reluctant to engage with services.
• Provide practical support including accessing housing, benefits, healthcare, and welfare services; continue support during accommodation.
• Advocate to reduce barriers and work with local authorities, health services, housing providers and partner agencies.
• Contribute to developing outreach initiatives to reduce rough sleeping and improve outcomes.

Skills

Driving license

Vehicle ownership

Engaging with vulnerable adults

Job description

Alongside is seeking an Outreach Plus Worker in Weymouth to proactively engage individuals experiencing homelessness across Dorset. You will build trust, assess needs, develop support plans, and link clients to housing, health and welfare services.

The role is frontline, fast-paced and community-based, requiring resilience and initiative. Based in Weymouth, you’ll work with partner agencies to reduce rough sleeping and improve client outcomes.