Outreach Worker

Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives. Our core values are ‘Be open, be compassionate and be bold’ and our teams apply these daily, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.   

Are you driven by the desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in our communities? As Street Outreach Worker, you’ll play a pivotal role in reducing rough sleeping and street-based anti-social behaviour in our area.

In this exciting and dynamic role you will focus on engaging with people who have a history of rough sleeping and substance misuse. You will have some experience of engaging with individuals with multiple and/or complex needs and demonstrate a determined approach to finding solutions. You'll be part of a busy, friendly team supporting those who are street homeless to get where they want to be and making a real difference in their lives.

Where: Brighton

Hours: This is a sessional role

Salary: £16.89 per hour worked

About the role:

• To locate, identify, engage and support individuals that are rough sleeping, or at risk of rough sleeping in the Brighton area.
• Working with rough sleepers to make positive changes in their life and move towards settled accommodation.
• Amplifying the voice of individuals we work with to express their strengths and needs
• To carry out shifts at all times of day and night in order to build positive relationships with rough sleepers and help them move towards their goals, including accommodation.
• Engaging with people experiencing rough sleeping and people involved in street-based activity

About you:

• Experience of engaging and providing meaningful support to individuals with complex support needs
• 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 misuse, 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 misuse.
• Knowledge of Safeguarding Procedures and their application
• Experience of working with people in crisis
• Able to manage individuals with challenging behaviours
• Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills / Ability to build rapport
• Able to work alone; adhering to local risk management policies

Ready to Begin Your Journey with Change Grow Live?

Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role. 

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship if you require it to work in the UK. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK