Outreach Worker

Location: E1 7SA

Pay Rate: £14.00 per hour + Holiday Pay

Contract: Temporary, Ongoing

Job Overview

We are currently recruiting for an Outreach Worker to support rough sleepers and vulnerable adults in accessing accommodation, essential services, and long-term housing solutions. The successful candidate will have experience working within homelessness services, outreach, or supported housing and be confident supporting individuals with complex needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach sessions to engage with rough sleepers and vulnerable adults.
• Build positive relationships with clients using a trauma-informed approach.
• Complete needs and risk assessments and develop personalised support plans.
• Assist clients in accessing emergency accommodation, healthcare, benefits, and other essential services.
• Work collaboratively with local authorities, housing providers, healthcare professionals, and partner agencies.
• Maintain accurate case notes and ensure all client records are up to date.
• Promote independence and support clients towards sustainable accommodation and long-term housing solutions.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and take appropriate action to manage risks.

Requirements

• Previous experience in homelessness, outreach, supported housing, or floating support services.
• Experience supporting individuals with complex needs, including mental health issues, substance misuse, offending backgrounds, or rough sleeping.
• Good understanding of safeguarding procedures and risk management.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage a varied caseload, and respond effectively to challenging situations.
• A compassionate, non-judgemental, and person-centred approach.

How to Apply

If you have relevant experience supporting vulnerable adults and are passionate about helping people overcome homelessness, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV to be considered for this opportunity.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.