Homelessness Outreach Specialist

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing Ltd is recruiting an Outreach Worker for a Housing Association in Stoke-on-Trent on an initial 9-month contract, with potential extension or temp-to-perm.

The role involves engaging with homeless or at-risk individuals, building trust, and supporting access to services, temporary accommodation, and eventual permanent housing through regular outreach and welfare checks.

Qualifications

• Empathy and active listening to support vulnerable individuals.
• Strong communication with diverse groups.
• Ability to manage and progress cases with sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Engage with individuals who are homeless, rough sleeping or at risk of homelessness.
• Build trusting relationships and help access relevant services.
• Carry out outreach visits and welfare checks within the community.
• Support individuals to access temporary accommodation and move towards permanent housing.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Caseload management

Job description

Vivid Resourcing Ltd is recruiting an Outreach Worker for a Housing Association in Stoke-on-Trent on an initial 9-month contract, with potential extension or temp-to-perm.

The role involves engaging with homeless or at-risk individuals, building trust, and supporting access to services, temporary accommodation, and eventual permanent housing through regular outreach and welfare checks.