Homelessness

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking an Assertive Outreach Worker for a temporary assignment in Gloucester. The role involves 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm, with early morning outreach and occasional weekend work during SWEP periods.

The position requires a good work ethic, team spirit, and a solid understanding of the challenges faced by rough sleepers. A valid driving license is essential.

Qualifications

• Good solid work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Team player with flexibility.
• Understanding of the complexities faced by clients who rough sleep.

Responsibilities

• Perform assertive outreach to rough sleepers in Gloucester.
• Drive to outreach locations as required and maintain contact with clients.
• Support welfare needs during outreach sessions and SWEP periods when scheduled.

Skills

Good work ethic

Team player

Understanding for rough sleepers

Driving

Job description

TEMP Assertive Outreach Worker

Pay: £13.50 per hour

Hours: 37.5 hours Monday to Friday 8-5pm-Early morning outreach Some weekend work during SWEP periods

Location: Gloucester

Contract: Temporary - for at least 4 to 6 weeks to cover staff sickness

Requirements

• Good solid work ethic and common-sense approach with a willingness to learn


• Team player


• Good understanding of the complexities presented by clients who rough sleep


• Must be able to drive