Rough Sleeper Outreach Specialist — Hybrid Impact

Opus People Solutions; East Suffolk; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working available

Competitive pay rate

Autonomous role

Multi-agency environment

Contract until Jan 2027

Job summary

Opus People Solutions Limited is recruiting a Rough Sleeper Outreach Officer for East Suffolk, mainly Lowestoft and surrounding towns. This interim, full-time role runs until January 2027 and offers hybrid working (up to one day per week from home).

You will deliver assertive outreach to rough sleepers, undertake assessments, coordinate support plans, and liaise with housing teams and partners to secure accommodation and services.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering outreach to rough sleepers or homelessness services is required.
• Strong assessment and case management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide assertive outreach to rough sleepers across East Suffolk.
• Coordinate and develop support plans with housing teams and partner agencies.
• Assist access to accommodation, healthcare, benefits, and employment services.
• Respond to referrals, assess needs, and monitor outcomes.

Skills

Outreach work

Vulnerable adults support

Assessment & case management

Communication

Relationship building

Independent working

Job description

Opus People Solutions Limited is recruiting a Rough Sleeper Outreach Officer for East Suffolk, mainly Lowestoft and surrounding towns. This interim, full-time role runs until January 2027 and offers hybrid working (up to one day per week from home).

You will deliver assertive outreach to rough sleepers, undertake assessments, coordinate support plans, and liaise with housing teams and partners to secure accommodation and services.