Senior Street Outreach Worker - Homelessness Support

Corus Consultancy; Ilford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Ilford is seeking an Outreach Worker to assist rough sleepers. This role involves direct engagement with vulnerable individuals, handling assessments, and supporting access to services. The ideal candidate will have experience working with homeless clients and knowledge of relevant support systems. This temporary position offers a structured schedule with the possibility of extension based on performance.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with homeless clients is essential.
• Knowledge of immigration and benefit entitlement issues is desirable.
• Flexible to work early mornings and late evenings to engage individuals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver initial assessments to new rough sleepers and follow-up casework.
• Plan and organise outreach shifts based on referrals.
• Support rough sleepers to access accommodation and health services.

Skills

Experience of working with homeless clients

Knowledge of substance misuse and recovery

Ability to work under pressure

Understanding of barriers faced by rough sleepers

Ability to use IT applications and produce reports

Job description

A community support organization in Ilford is seeking an Outreach Worker to assist rough sleepers. This role involves direct engagement with vulnerable individuals, handling assessments, and supporting access to services. The ideal candidate will have experience working with homeless clients and knowledge of relevant support systems. This temporary position offers a structured schedule with the possibility of extension based on performance.