Outreach Support Worker

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions; Bromley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity recruitment agency is seeking a Support Worker in Bromley, United Kingdom, to provide essential support for clients with complex needs. You will conduct community outreach, deliver support plans, and facilitate access to services like healthcare and housing. The role requires recent experience in supported housing and trauma-informed care strategies. This is a temporary position with a pay rate of £22.97 per hour. Apply now if you fit the criteria and are ready to make a difference.

Benefits

Recommendation scheme (£100 for referrals)

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in supported housing with ex-offenders and those with complex needs.
• Ability to conduct outreach work in the community.
• Experience providing emotional support, advocacy, and crisis intervention.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach and provide support to service users.
• Complete holistic needs assessments and develop support plans.
• Support access to services like housing, healthcare, and employment.
• Deliver group sessions and workshops.

Skills

Experience in supported housing

Trauma-informed care

Motivational interviewing

Job description

We are currently working in partnership with a charity based in South London, who are recruiting for a Support Worker on a temporary contract.

The position is due to start as soon as next week. The rate of pay is £22.97 via an umbrella company.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in supported housing understanding the range of approaches needed towards ex-offenders and those struggling with complex needs.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Conducting outreach work in the community e.g., streets, shelters, community centres
• Providing practical and emotional support to service users, including advocacy, signposting, and crisis intervention where appropriat
• Completing holistic needs assessments and working collaboratively with individuals to develop support plans and achievable goals
• Supporting service users to access relevant services such as housing, healthcare, mental health support, education, employment, and benefits
• Deliver group sessions, workshops, or awareness activities to promote wellbeing, inclusion, and independence

Experience required:

• Working with clients in a trauma-informed way
• Using motivational interview techniques to produce and approach referrals

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Identifying and dealing with complex needs

Working hours:

• 37.5 hours per week, Mon - Fri

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Don’t forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.