Reconnections Outreach Worker

Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, 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.  

Our core values are ‘Be open, be compassionate and be bold’ and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.  

The Brighton and Hove Street Outreach Service is recruiting one full time Reconnections Outreach Worker to join the Reconnections Team of the Service.   You will be required to work some unsocial hours.

The post holder will form part of a busy outreach team that supports the reconnection of service users to their area of origin.   Good communication skills, team-working and an understanding of the issues faced by people experiencing homelessness or vulnerable individuals is essential. Having good knowledge of the city and good partnership links is desirable.

Where: Brighton  

Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week  

Contract: Fixed term until 31st March 2027

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.

About the role:  

• To engage with a range of individuals in Brighton and Hove who are rough sleeping or insecurely housed with a view to supporting them to return to their area of origin either in the UK or abroad
• Providing assessment and coordinating resettlement plans by liaising with relevant agencies and services
• Engaging with foreign nationals who are rough sleeping, including within encampments
• Working with people who may have been trafficked or victims of Modern-Day Slavery
• Working with people who have no recourse to public funds
• Developing links with services in other areas in the UK to assist with diversion or reconnection
• Communication with Home Office if necessary

About you:   

• Understanding of the needs of people who are rough sleeping or insecurely housed
• In-depth knowledge of at least one of the following: substance misuse, alcohol misuse, mental health, housing law, supporting clients with NRPF.
• Good understanding of safeguarding issues that may present with foreign nationals
• Knowledge of service pathways to support those who are victims of Modern-Day Slavery / Trafficked  
• An understanding of Immigration law

What we will give to you:  

• 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.   

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.  

A note about using AI in your application

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.

Direct applications only — we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy. 

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. 

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.