Outreach Worker

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization is seeking an Outreach Worker in Rugby to support residents facing housing issues that affect their hospital discharge. Responsibilities include providing advice on homelessness and collaborating with partner agencies to center clients’ needs. The role offers competitive salary and benefits, emphasizing wellbeing and professional development.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Generous Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi time scheme

Hybrid working up to 60%

Annual leave purchase scheme

Subsidised parking

Structured Induction Program

Learning and Development opportunities

Payment of a professional subscription

Family Friendly Policies

Independent Support for health & wellbeing

Generous compassionate leave

Retail Discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in providing accommodation-based support.
• Ability to work with partner agencies.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with housing issues preventing hospital discharge.
• Provide advice on homelessness and housing at external locations.

Skills

Problem solving

Accommodation-based support

Wellbeing support

Collaboration with partner agencies

Job description

Overview

Outreach Worker

£32,597 - £36,363

Full time – 37 hours per week

Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Country’s fastest-growing boroughs and the people who make it thrive.

About the role

The Housing Advice and Enabling Team provides support to those who are at risk of homelessness, are homeless or need help to pay their rent and council tax.

As an Outreach Worker you’ll be supporting residents who are currently in hospital and have housing issues that prevent their discharge through using your understanding of the services provided within Social Care to the discharge of hospital in-patients.

You will be providing help and advice regarding homelessness and housing at external locations around the Borough.

About you

In addition to previous experience of providing accommodation-based support and wellbeing support to clients, you will need to demonstrate an ability to problem solve and work with partner agencies to put clients truly at the centre of what we do in line with our CANDO values.

This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check

Benefits

• 35 days annual leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas)
• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi time scheme
• Hybrid working up to 60%
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Subsidised parking
• Structured Induction Program
• Learning and Development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes
• Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals
• Family Friendly Policies
• Independent Support for your health & wellbeing
• Generous compassionate leave
• Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Cycle to Work scheme and more