Foreign Nationals 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. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Foreign Nationals Outreach Worker who has the skills and experience to assess and engage with our service users, ensuring that they access the right intervention at the right time, in a way that best meets their needs. 

The Outreach and Community Team work with service users with substance misuse, who are experiencing rough sleeping, or at risk of homelessness. 

We are looking for a compassionate, empathetic and proactive individual who can lead on engaging EU Nationals to work with services and achieve positive outcomes for those they are supporting. The successful post holder will be able to communicate effectively with service users from one or more of the following languages – Romanian, Polish, and/or Farsi.

No two days are the same and we treat every person who comes into our service as an individual, so being flexible, curious and a good listener are key. 

Where: Barnet

Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

Contract: permanent 

Please note: 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: 

This role will report to the Outreach and Community Team Leader within the outreach in Barnet You will hold a caseload of Foreign Nationals who are experiencing rough sleeping and substance misuse issues. You will work in collaboration with internal teams to support service users to progress in their recovery, whilst working with partner agencies such as Housing, domestic abuse services Dual Diagnosis Mental Health, to support service users with complex needs. 

• Engage with Foreign Nationals who are rough sleeping, sex working by participating in street-based outreach sessions at various times of the day and night
• Hold a small caseload of service users who are known to the Outreach and Community Team the Foreign Nationals Outreach Worker will act as the main coordinator providing comprehensive assessments and Drug and Alcohol support
• Providing screening, assessment, and recovery planning and onward referral 
• Reducing drug and alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community 
• Providing advocacy for access to partnership services. 
• To complete planned outreach projects with partner agencies to and offer support to any individuals who require support Including street counts, satellite delivery for vulnerable groups.
• Working with service users to support social (re)integration, enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives: promoting recovery, resilience, peer support and self-determination 
• To work with the Police, the Home Office and anti-trafficking agencies when necessary to address issues relating to exploitation and trafficking

About you: 

• Have a strong understanding of substance misuse issues and experience of working within a similar field 
• To be able to communicate effectively with service users from one or more of the following – Romanian, Polish and/or Farsi.

• Proactive and able to work on own initiative with excellent time management and prioritising skills. 
• Knowledge of services available in various countries of origin.
• 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 
• Understand the importance of information governance processes and commit to follow and apply all necessary safeguards 
• Seek out learning opportunities to improve and broaden your professional knowledge and skills and to contribute and oversee the learning and development of others 
• Work flexibly in line with service requirements - involving weekend and evening work (unsociable hours)
• Experience of working with people who have been trafficked or victims of modern-day slavery

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 read attached Job Description for a more detailed out line of responsibilities and Person Specifications 

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.

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

If this sounds like you and you would like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live, then we would love to talk to you.