Outreach Worker

• Going on outreach shifts; these include early mornings, nights, and weekends. The service covers 7 days.
• Engaging with rough sleepers and people involved in street based anti-social behaviour.
• Working in the night shelter/winter accommodation overnight in shifts over a 7 day period.
• Working with partner agencies to support service users to access accommodation, physical and mental health services, substance use treatment services, benefits etc. Accurately recording interactions with the people we work with, other professionals, and related support plans.

 

 

• Experience of engaging and providing meaningful support to individuals with complex support needs.
• Experience of communicating effectively with people requiring support.
• Experience of working in a hostel/supported housing environment.
• Experience of recording relevant sensitive information in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of at least one of the following issues around homelessness; the benefits system, substance use, mental or physical health, the criminal justice system, housing (Social and/or Private Rented).
• Some experience of supporting people who may be affected by homelessness, poor mental health and substance use.
• Knowledge of Safeguarding Procedures and their application
• Experience of working with people in crisis.
• To be able to access and engage with individuals in community settings, which may involve covering significant distances and spending several hours undertaking outreach activities.
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AI can be a really helpful tool when putting together your application, and we're happy for you to use it. However, what we're most interested in is you.

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.

 

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

 

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.

 

Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.

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

N/A - Outside London Weighting Area

16/9/2026

Paul Michael Mitchell | paul.mitchell@cgl.org.uk | 07795213685

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