Outreach worker

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a committed Outreach Worker in Camden to support vulnerable members of the community. Ideal candidates will have experience in homelessness, mental health, or substance misuse. Responsibilities include working with rough sleepers and linking them with essential services, conducting assessments, and promoting recovery. The position requires resilience and flexibility to work various shifts, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Knowledge or experience in homelessness.
• Understanding of mental health issues.
• Familiarity with substance misuse support.

Responsibilities

• Engage with rough sleepers across Camden.
• Work with local homeless services and police.
• Link individuals with relevant support services.
• Support clients into temporary accommodation.
• Conduct assessments and recovery planning.
• Reduce drug and alcohol-related harm.
• Assist service users in accessing healthcare.
• Encourage recovery and peer support.

Skills

Resilience

Empathy

Compassionate approach

Job description

We're looking for a committed and resilient Outreach Worker to join our team and support some of the most vulnerable members of the Camden 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.

Based: Camden

Start: ASAP

Duration: 2‑3 months

Pay: £15.50 + HP / £19.50 LTD

Flexibility required

Shift Requirements

• Up to 3 early shifts per week (6am‑2pm)
• Late shifts (until 9/10pm)
• Occasional weekends
• 1 night shift every 3 months
• Flexibility is essential

What You'll Be Doing

• Approaching and engaging with rough sleepers across Camden
• 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 will 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 is assessed on merit in accordance with its skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.