Outreach Project Worker

Archer Resourcing; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in social care seeks outreach workers in Cambridge to assist rough sleepers and beggars. The role involves engaging with challenging individuals, maintaining accurate records, and collaborating with various agencies to ensure ongoing healthcare and housing support. Candidates should possess relevant experience, strong communication skills, and a solution-oriented approach, with a willingness to work unsocial hours. A referral bonus is also available for successful referrals.

Benefits

£250 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Experience with individuals with multiple and/or complex needs.
• Understanding of the needs of rough sleepers and beggars.
• Knowledge of Supported Housing.

Responsibilities

• Establish contact with rough sleepers and beggars through outreach shifts.
• Maintain accurate records on service users.
• Collaborate with housing services and agencies for treatment access.

Skills

Effective communication

Solution-oriented approach

Ability to work calmly under pressure

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Establishing contact with rough sleepers and beggars: working within Cambridge City protocols and partnerships to rapidly assist individuals through street outreach shifts at various times and locations in Cambridge City.
• Identifying and targeting individuals who are rough sleeping, including those unwilling to engage with services, by providing assertive outreach.
• Maintaining accurate and comprehensive records on service users.
• Working closely with drug and alcohol agencies to ensure that substance misusers and problem drinkers can access treatment.
• Working proactively to ensure service users have access to ongoing healthcare.
• Collaborating with Housing Services and Supported Housing Providers across the city to maximize opportunities for service users.
• Ensuring compliance with workplace policies to maintain a healthy and safe environment.
• Undertaking assertive outreach work to identify, engage, and deliver interventions to individuals involved in anti-social street activity.

Requirements:

• Relevant experience working with individuals with multiple and/or complex needs, demonstrating a solution-oriented approach.
• An understanding of the needs of rough sleepers and beggars.
• Knowledge of Supported Housing.
• The ability to work calmly with challenging individuals and situations.
• Willingness to work unsocial hours as required.
• Effective communication skills.
• Enhanced DBS check dated within the last 12 months. Are you on the update service? You could be fast-tracked through our recruitment process.
• Willingness to complete an enhanced DBS if you do not currently have one.

Working with Archer Resourcing

We have years of experience helping professionals find exciting new roles. We understand where to look for the best opportunities.

We operate across the UK and have strong relationships with major employers in UK social care, giving you the best chance to land your next role.

Due to high application volume, we cannot respond to all applications. However, we may hold your CV on file and contact you for future suitable roles.

We also offer a £250 referral bonus for anyone you refer who may be interested.