Rough Sleeper Outreach Worker

Novax Recruitment Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Northamptonshire is seeking a committed Street Outreach Worker. The role involves conducting outreach sessions to assist rough sleepers with accessing safe accommodation and support services. Candidates should have experience in supporting vulnerable individuals, strong communication skills, and the ability to work flexible hours. This role offers competitive compensation and requires an enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting vulnerable individuals in housing or care settings.
• Ability to work outside usual office hours for outreach sessions.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Deliver flexible, intelligence-led outreach across known rough-sleeping locations.
• Engage rough sleepers, complete assessments, and create tailored support plans.
• Provide housing-related support including health and independent living skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Resilience

Problem-solving

Job description

Street Outreach Worker - North Northamptonshire Council

Until 31 March 2026 | 37 hrs | Inside IR35

£200 p/d Umbrella | £182.72 p/d PAYE

North Northamptonshire Council seeks a committed Street Outreach Worker to support its mission of ensuring rough sleeping is rare, brief, and non-recurring. You shall work across the region, conducting targeted outreach sessions and guiding individuals from the streets into safe accommodation and support.

The Role

• Deliver flexible, intelligence-led outreach across known rough-sleeping locations.
• Engage rough sleepers, complete assessments, and create tailored support plans.
• Provide housing-related support, including help with health, substance misuse, benefits, budgeting and independent living skills.
• Work closely with Housing Options, Adult Social Care and wider partners to prevent homelessness and support planned moves from institutions.
• Maintain accurate case records and participate in multi-agency meetings.

Requirements

• Experience supporting vulnerable individuals in housing or care settings.
• Strong communication, resilience, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work outside usual office hours for outreach sessions.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Enhanced DBS check required.