Navigator Outreach Worker

 

• Work with an identified number of clients who have repeated, prolonged and/or complex experiences of rough sleeping in Brighton & Hove.
• To identify and establish contact with long-term rough sleepers, providing assertive outreach to individuals who services can have difficulties engaging with.
• Proactively ensure that service users have access to ongoing services such as healthcare, recovery and social care.
• Work closely with all partner services in Brighton and Hove, sharing appropriate information and ensuring that action plans are carried out

 

 

• Understanding of the needs of people who are rough sleeping or insecurely housed
• Understanding the importance of multi-agency working
• Be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written with good IT skills
• Proactive and able to work on own initiative with excellent time management and prioritising skills
• Have a good working knowledge of interventions, services, and good practice in at least 2 of the following:
• Mental Health
• Substance Use
• Housing
• Domestic Abuse
• Criminal Justice
• Immigration
• Welfare Benefits
• Health & Social Care
• Be a supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in partnership with a wide range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders
• Ability to manage change successfully in a way that prioritises the needs of service users
• Understand the importance of information governance processes and commit to follow and apply all necessary safeguards
• Experience of, and a commitment to, working positively in partnership with a range of statutory and voluntary agencies

 

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service “Capped at 30 days”
• Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
• A friendly and supportive team
• Training, career development & progression opportunities
• Refer a friend scheme and receive £250 in vouchers if candidate is successful. 

  

 

We want to understand your experiences, achievements and strengths, so please make sure your application reflects your own story and clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria and the impact you've made in previous roles.

There's no need to write in a particular style. The strongest applications are those that are authentic, specific and clearly demonstrate your skills, experience and potential. We look forward to learning more about you.                          

  

  

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 

CGL points 23 to 28 (£28,557.79 - £32,802.41)

N/A - Outside London Weighting Area

30/10/2026

Joe Walker | joe.walker@cgl.org.uk | 07389873832

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.