Outreach worker

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an Outreach Worker to engage with vulnerable individuals and support their transition away from rough sleeping. The role demands resilience, compassion, and the ability to work in various weather conditions. Key tasks include linking individuals to essential services and supporting their recovery. Ideal candidates will have experience related to homelessness or mental health. This is a temporary position based in Camden, offering competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Experience engaging with vulnerable individuals facing complex needs.
• Ability to work in challenging environments with empathy.
• Knowledge of mental health and criminal justice systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Engage with rough sleepers across Camden.
• Work with local services, police, and community wardens.
• Assist clients in accessing services and accommodation.
• Conduct assessments and support clients' recovery and reintegration.

Skills

Compassionate approach

Resilience

Engagement with rough sleepers

Knowledge of homelessness

Understanding of substance misuse

Job description

Outreach Worker required for Camden

Based: Camden
Start: ASAP
Duration: 2-3 months
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 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.

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'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.

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 their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.