Outreach Worker

Westminster, SW1P 1NL

£14.00 per hour + Holiday Pay

Temporary Contract

Monday – Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

No Unsociable Hours

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Outreach Worker to join a busy and supportive service based in Westminster. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience supporting vulnerable adults and rough sleepers, managing complex cases, and delivering community-based outreach support.

Working as part of a dedicated team, you will conduct daily outreach shifts, engage with individuals sleeping rough, and provide practical and person-centred support to help clients access accommodation and essential services.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct daily outreach shifts across Westminster to identify and engage rough sleepers.
• Complete assessments and develop tailored support plans for clients with complex needs.
• Manage a caseload of vulnerable individuals, providing ongoing support and case management.
• Support clients to access accommodation, healthcare services, benefits, and specialist support agencies.
• Build positive relationships with clients to encourage engagement and progression.
• Work closely with local authorities, housing providers, healthcare professionals, and partner agencies.
• Maintain accurate records, case notes, support plans, and risk assessments.
• Respond effectively to safeguarding concerns and crisis situations.
• Support clients towards sustainable housing outcomes and increased independence.
• Attend team meetings and contribute to service development initiatives.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working within homelessness, rough sleeping, housing support, or outreach services.
• Experience managing complex and challenging cases.
• Strong understanding of the issues affecting vulnerable adults, including homelessness, mental health, substance misuse, and social exclusion.
• Ability to build rapport and engage individuals who may be reluctant to access support.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and report-writing skills.
• Experience working within a multi-agency environment.
• Competent IT skills and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.

Ideal Candidate

You will be a proactive, resilient, and compassionate professional who is passionate about supporting vulnerable individuals to make positive changes in their lives. You will have strong problem-solving skills, confidence working in the community, and the ability to effectively manage complex situations.

Apply today to join a dedicated team making a real difference to people experiencing homelessness in Westminster.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.