Outreach and Engagment Recovery Worker

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Outreach Worker for community engagement across various hubs in Newham. The role requires a compassionate and resilient individual to support vulnerable members of the community, especially those with complex needs. Key responsibilities include engaging with rough sleepers, linking individuals to necessary services, and conducting assessments. Ideal candidates will have knowledge or experience in homelessness, mental health, or substance misuse. This position offers competitive pay and a chance to make a real community impact.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals who have complex needs.
• Demonstrated empathy and resilience in challenging environments.
• Knowledge of relevant services and pathways.

Responsibilities

• Engage with rough sleepers across Newham.
• Collaborate with local services such as police and community wardens.
• Assist clients in accessing temporary accommodation.
• Conduct screening and recovery planning for clients.
• Reduce community harm related to substance misuse.
• Support social reintegration and independence of clients.

Skills

Engagement with rough sleepers

Compassionate approach

Knowledge of homelessness

Understanding of mental health

Experience in substance misuse

Job description

Outreach Worker required for Newham

Based: Across 3 Hubs - Newham, Canning Town, Stratford and Manor Park.

Start: ASAP

Duration: 1 month

Pay: £15.50 + HP / £19.50 LTD

Flexibility required

We're looking for a committed and resilient Outreach Worker to join our team and support some of the most vulnerable members of the Newham community. This is a hands‑on, fast‑paced role ideal for someone passionate about helping individuals with complex needs move away from rough sleeping and towards safer, more stable lives.

Shift Requirements: Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Approaching and engaging with rough sleepers across Newham
• Working in partnership with local homeless services, police, and community wardens
• Linking individuals with relevant services and support pathways
• Supporting clients into temporary accommodation
• Conducting screening, assessments, recovery planning, and referrals
• Reducing drug and alcohol‑related harm to individuals and the wider community
• Helping service users access accommodation, health care, substance use services, benefits and more
• Supporting social reintegration and encouraging recovery, resilience, peer support, and independence
• Working outdoors in all weather, including early mornings, nights, and weekends

About You:

You’ll be engaging with people who have a history of rough sleeping, substance misuse, and multiple complex needs. You should demonstrate a determined, compassionate approach and be comfortable working in challenging environments.

You will need knowledge or experience in at least one of the following:

• Homelessness
• Mental health
• Substance misuse
• Criminal Justice System

If you’re resilient, empathetic, and ready to make a real impact in the community, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now!

Morgan Hunt is a multi‑award‑winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.