Rough Sleeping Outreach Worker

Path; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization tackling homelessness in Plymouth is seeking full-time team members for their outreach efforts. As part of a dedicated and friendly team, you will deliver practical interventions, support individuals sleeping rough, and link them to necessary services. Ideal candidates should have a driving license and enjoy working flexibly to create sustainable pathways off the streets. This role offers generous benefits, including flexible working and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced sick and maternity pay

Blue Light Card discounts

Ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable populations is desirable.
• Ability to build relationships and provide support to individuals in crisis.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical interventions to people sleeping rough.
• Link individuals to accommodation and services.
• Collaborate with local partners to create pathways off the streets.

Job description

Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week. Contract: Fixed Term until March 2027.

What you’ll do

• Be part of the early morning outreach team delivering practical interventions to people sleeping rough.
• Build relationships, provide immediate support, and link people into accommodation and services.
• Collaborate with local partners to create sustainable pathways off the streets.
• You’ll need a full driving licence with access to a vehicle.

Why Work for Path

• Be part of a friendly, dedicated team tackling homelessness head‑on!
• Every day your work will change lives.

Benefits include

• Generous holiday allowance
• Flexible working
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced sick and maternity pay
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Ongoing learning and development

How We Recruit

As we’re recruiting for several frontline roles, please indicate on your application which positions you’d like to be considered for. You can select all roles or highlight any preferences. Our approach is flexible and strengths‑based, and we’ll work with you to match your skills and qualities to the role where you can make the greatest impact.

Recruitment Event

23 January 2025

• Stage 1 (10:00 – 12:00): Learn more about Path, meet members of our team, and take part in short group exercises and reflective activities.
• Stage 2 (12:00 – 14:00): Candidates who show a good fit for the roles and our values will be invited to a more in‑depth interview that afternoon.

How to apply visit

https://www.pathdevon.org/about/work-with-us

Application Deadline

9:00, Monday, 19th January 2025