Team Leader - Outreach

Julian House; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local charity organization in Weymouth is looking for a Team Leader for their Outreach program. The successful candidate will lead a dedicated team, delivering support services to vulnerable members of the community and ensuring high-quality, person-centered assistance. This role offers great opportunities for career development within a supportive environment. The salary is £27,810 per year, with 27 days of annual leave plus additional benefits.

Benefits

Access to Rewards Platform

Career development opportunities

27 days annual leave

30% staff discount at charity shops

Generous pension scheme

Regular supervisions with line managers

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving license and access to a car for business purposes.
• Experience working with vulnerable adults and/or individuals with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Support the team in delivering trauma-informed outreach services.
• Build relationships with colleagues and external partners.
• Lead and motivate the team to perform at their best.

Skills

Experience working with vulnerable adults

Strong stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Job description

Julian House is a charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. We run several projects and every year we help thousands of people out of homelessness, into employment, away from domestic abuse, and more.

If you’d like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we’re looking for!

Job Role: Team Leader - Outreach

Salary: £27,810 per year

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Weymouth

Additional Information

• Valid driver's license and access to a car for business purposes
• Participation in an on-call out of hours rota
• Participation in an outreach rota which may include working early mornings, evenings and weekends
  
  

About The Role

As a Team Leader based in our Weymouth office, you’ll take the lead in delivering high-quality, person-centred support to some of the most vulnerable individuals in our community.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll inspire and guide a dedicated team, ensuring they feel supported and empowered to deliver outstanding service. You’ll be the driving force behind day-to-day operations, building strong relationships with both internal colleagues and external partners to achieve meaningful, long-term outcomes for clients.

No two days will be the same — from attending community meetings to resolving challenges on the ground, your resilience, creativity, and calm under pressure will be key. The work can be tough, but the impact is lasting. If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused environment and is passionate about making a difference, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Responsibilities Include

• Outcome-Focused Approach: Support the team in delivery outreach and support services that are trauma-informed, strengths-based, and tailored to individual needs.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal colleagues and external partners to enhance service delivery and community impact.
• Team Support & Inspiration: Lead, motivate and support staff to perform at their best, fostering positive and collaborative team culture.
• Community Presence: Represent Julian House in the local community, attending meetings and engaging with stakeholders to promote the service and strengthen partnerships.
  
  

Since job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the post holder may be required to undertake other duties, which are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities

Qualifications / Requirements

• A valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle – business insurance will be required for roles involving travel for work
• Experience working with vulnerable adults and/or people with complex needs and challenging behaviours
  
  

There are many great reasons to join our team!

• Access to our Rewards Platform, which includes an Employee Assistance Programme and Health Cash Plan
• Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators
• 27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment (pro-rata for part time staff)
• 30% staff discount at Julian House charity shops
• 20% staff discount at Julian House bike workshops
• For all the fantastic and valuable work you'll be doing makes you eligible for the Blue Light Card which offers amazing discounts on thousands of brands
• A generous and competitive pension scheme
• A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted
• 6 weekly Reflective Practice sessions from objective, external facilitators
  
  

Our Ethos

As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion & Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter.

If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including the interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you.

DBS Checks

We welcome applications from people with lived experience. All applicants working with our clients will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from becoming an employee; the decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role.

If you would like to discuss any convictions you may have, please contact the person named in the advert. All information will be dealt with according to our Data Protection Policy.

Get in touch

If you have any questions about the Team Leader role, please get in touch with the team at [e-mail]. We look forward to speaking with you soon!

Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies once the perfect candidate has been found. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible so that you don’t miss out!