Outreach Worker

Fresh Futures group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 17,729 - 25,251; Full time

Job summary

Fresh Futures is seeking a committed Outreach Worker to support 13–18 year olds experiencing EBSA, anxiety, SEMH needs or disengagement from education. This community-based role involves home visits, building trust with young people and working with families to re-engage learners in education or alternative pathways.

Travel across Kirklees/Leeds, lone working, and safeguarding are core aspects, with mileage reimbursed.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting vulnerable young people with SEMH/EBSA or school disengagement.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with anxious or disengaged youth.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed and relational approaches.
• Confident working independently in community settings.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Committed to safeguarding and welfare of young people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver home based and community outreach support, including doorstep check-ins and online engagement.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with young people who may be anxious or disengaged.
• Support re-engagement in education through flexible, personalised approaches.
• Work closely with families to develop routines, attendance and confidence.
• Collaborate with schools SEN teams and multi-agency partners.
• Monitor and report on progress relating to attendance, wellbeing and engagement.
• Maintain safeguarding, record keeping and professional practice.

Skills

SEMH experience

EBSA experience

Trauma-informed

Lone-working

Communication skills

Safeguarding

Job description

Hours of Work: 39 hours per week – Monday to Friday
Salary: £15.60 p/h Term Time Only
Location: Community Based across Kirklees/Leeds and surrounding areas

The Charity

Established in 1974, Fresh Futures is a regional charity that supports vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people, and their families, within Kirklees and surrounding areas.

Our vision is for all children, young people and their families to have opportunities for a better life, now and in the future.

We are committed to improving the lives of children and young people by providing opportunities that enable them to achieve a positive destination that is right for them. We empower families and influential adults to make positive choices, so children, young people live healthy and happy lives. By working within communities, we support children, young people, and their families and advocate for them.

We listen. We respect. We include. We empower. We care. Through the work we do, we aim to make a positive and lasting difference for the people we support.

The Role

Brian Jackson College is seeking a committed and compassionate Outreach Worker to support young people ages 13‑18 who are experiencing emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), anxiety, SEMH needs or disengagement from education.

This is a highly relational, community‑based role, where you will work directly with young people in their homes and local environments to rebuild trust, re‑engage them with learning and support successful reintegration into education or alternative pathways.

You will act as a key trusted adult, working closely with families, educational settings and external agencies to remove barriers and improve outcomes for vulnerable young people.

Why the role exists and overall responsibility

This role exists to support some of the most vulnerable young people who are currently unable to access education due to a number of SEND‑related barriers. This is a highly autonomous role requiring confidence in lone working, strong professional judgement and a commitment to safeguarding, as you carry responsibility for delivering impactful support in community and home environments.

Main activities

• Deliver home based and community outreach support, including doorstep check‑ins and online engagement
• Build strong, trusting relationships with young people who may be anxious, disengaged or avoidant.
• Support re‑engagement in education through flexible, personalised approaches.
• Work closely with families to develop routines, improve attendance, and build confidence.
• Collaborate with the schools SEN team and multi‑agency partners.
• Monitor and report on progress relating to attendance, wellbeing and engagement.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, record keeping and professional practice.

Knowledge, training and experience required

• Experience supporting young people with SEMH, SEND, EBSA or school disengagement
• Skilled in building strong, trusting relationships with vulnerable young people
• Understands trauma informed and relational approaches
• Is confident working independently in community settings
• Has excellent communication and organisational skills
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people

Desirable (but not essential)

• Experience in outreach, alternative provision or mentoring
• Knowledge of SEND and EHCP process
• Background in youth work, education, mental health or social care

Key personal characteristics

• Calm, patient and emotionally resilient
• Relational and empathetic
• Confident working independently
• Adaptable and flexible
• Solution focused and proactive

Important information about the role

• This is a community based role, and you will spend the majority of your time working independently within young people’s homes and local environments
• The role involves regular lone working, requiring confidence, initiative and adherence to safeguarding and safety procedures.
• A full clean driving licence is essential
• You will be expected to travel across the local area; mileage expenses will be reimbursed in line with organisational policy
• Flexibility is required, including occasional work outside of typical hours to meet the needs of young people and families.

Brian Jackson College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to appropriate vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.