Outreach Support Worker - Cheshire

Bedspace Trust; Chester; On-site; GBP 13,523 - 16,528; Part time

Job summary

Bedspace Resource Limited in Cheshire seeks an Outreach Support Worker to assist young people and adults with independent living skills. The role is part-time (20 hours) across Monday to Friday, 10:00am–2:00pm, based mainly in Chester with travel across Cheshire. A car insured for business use is essential.

The successful candidate will support clients, liaise with professionals, and produce reports while safeguarding vulnerable adults and children. DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Must have experience supporting people with support needs to gain independence.
• Travel across the North West region is essential and access to a vehicle insured for business use.
• Thorough knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable adults and children.
• Hold or be willing to work towards an NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification.
• Computer literate with good understanding of Microsoft 365.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload in the Chester area and help clients develop independent living skills.
• Liaise with Social Workers, Healthcare practitioners, DWP, and the Police.
• Write detailed reports assessing a service user's independent living skills.
• Undertake weekly inspections of Service User properties.
• Support access to education and employment opportunities.
• Promote wellbeing and de-escalate challenging situations when they arise.
• Signpost to appropriate services including mental health and counselling.

Skills

Driving licence

Interpersonal skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Full driving licence

Microsoft 365

Education

NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Outreach Support Worker - Cheshire

Cheshire, Chester

Permanent

Service Delivery (Support Work)

£15,025.92 per year

About The Role

In the Chester area within the Cheshire region, our services extend to care leavers, family placements, separated children, as well as adults and NHS referrals. The caseload within our team will mainly consist of working with young people and adults from 16+. Our clients present a spectrum of needs, including mental health challenges and some have been in the care system throughout their lives. We are committed to providing comprehensive support, encompassing independent living skills development, assistance in accessing education or employment opportunities, medication reminders, support with benefits applications, accompanying individuals to appointments, active participation in meetings, and offering crucial emotional support. Our team is dedicated to fostering the wellbeing and progression of individuals across various age groups and needs. The right candidate will predominantly be based in the Chester area but will be willing to travel across the Cheshire region. This is a part time role, working 20 hours per week across Monday - Friday, with a shift pattern of 10:00am - 2:00pm. Due to the areas this role covers, a car driver with a vehicle insured for business use is essential.

About You

The ideal candidate will be passionate about this sector, looking to make a difference with our service users and will be looking for a challenging but rewarding role.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience supporting (not caring) for people with support needs, families or young people to gain independence.
• Travel is essential so must hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle insured for business use.
• Must be prepared to travel in the North West region.
• Thorough knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable adults and children
• Hold or be willing to work towards an NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification.
• Computer literate - Good understanding of Microsoft 365
• Good interpersonal skills

Key Duties

• Working across the Chester area, managing a caseload of Service Users, helping to build independent living skills.
• Liaising with relevant professionals such as Social Workers, Healthcare practitioners, DWP, and the Police.
• Writing detailed reports which assess a service user's independent living skills.
• Completely weekly inspections of Service User's properties.
• Support with accessing and maintaining education/employment.
• Promote physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, de-escalating challenging situations when they arise.
• Signposting to appropriate services as required, including mental health, drug rehabilitation services, counselling and education.

Please see the YouTube link "Day in the life of a support worker" for an overview on Bedspace Outreach. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjlN9TGBweo

Bedspace Resource Limited is a Disability Confident Committed employer, committed to inclusive recruitment, accessible vacancies, reasonable adjustments, and ongoing support for disabled employees.

At Bedspace, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults. This role involves direct work with children and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

As part of our rigorous recruitment and selection process, we carry out comprehensive vetting checks—including an Enhanced DBS and employment references—to ensure all appointed individuals are suitable to work with the people we support.

If you are offered the role, references will be requested for all positions involving work with children or vulnerable adults. You must also provide a full employment history in your CV, with clear explanations for any gaps.

Please note that Bedspace is currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role.