Outreach Support Worker

Job Description - Outreach Support Worker

Outreach Support Worker

LOCATION: Weston Super Mare (occasional cover across somerset)
HOURS: 37.5 Mon-Fri
SALARY: £13.02 + Holiday PAYE or £16.87 umbrella
DURATION: Temp 4 weeks +

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in people's lives? Do you have a heart for supporting individuals experiencing homelessness? If so, our client is seeking a dedicated Outreach support worker to join this team on a contract basis. This role offers an opportunity to work directly with those in need and contribute to preventing and addressing homelessness in our community.

ACCESS TO A CAR IS ESSENTIAL FOR THIS ROLE

Contribute to proactive measures that prevent individuals from becoming entrenched in rough sleeping.
Support vulnerable individuals by providing practical assistance and guidance.
Collaborate with local agencies including StreetLink to ensure a holistic and effective approach in addressing homelessness.

Preferred Requirements:

Experience in outreach work or relevant field, demonstrating a deep understanding of the complexities of homelessness.
Ability to build rapport and trust with diverse individuals, showing empathy and sensitivity to their needs.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with both service users and external stakeholders.
A proactive and resilient nature with the ability to manage challenging situations with compassion and professionalism.
Passion for social justice and a commitment to advocating for the homeless community.

Preferred Qualifications (not essential):

Relevant qualification in social work, psychology, or a related field.
Additional training in mental health first aid or substance abuse support is advantageous.

You will receive from BRC:

Dedicated, experienced consultants that specialise in supported housing recruitment
Temp to perm opportunities available.
Competitive rates of pay (PAYE & Umbrella on offer)
24/7 support for relief workers – out of hours numbers
FREE online training courses available
Pension scheme contributions.

For more information on this scheme focused role please contact Phoebe Orchard on or send an up to date CV to

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