Community Outreach Worker (Community Support Service) in Watford

Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress? If you can embody our values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness, and Responsiveness, and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you. Community Outreach Worker (Community Support Service) Reference: 298 Salary: £26,000 - £26,500 per annum, depending on skills and experience, inclusive of Outer London Weighting (OLW) Hours: 37.5 hours per week (5 Days) Contract: 12 months Fixed Term Reports to: Team Leader or Services Manager (CSS/DAS) Main base(s): Watford Wellbeing Centre, providing outreach around Three Rivers. Purpose of Post The Community Outreach Worker (Community Support Service) provides people with complex needs who have mental health as a primary need. This includes people who may have drug and alcohol difficulties. Particularly when they are coming into repeat contact with Police, Tenancy Sustainment Services, Housing and Homelessness Services and Environmental Health Services. About the service Our Community Support Service is here to provide advice, information and holistic outreach support to people who are experiencing mental ill-health or need help with their mental wellbeing. We work alongside people to develop an individually tailored package of support that meets their needs, working with clients to find the solutions that are right for them. This service is flexible to help resolve real-life difficulties and improve client’s independence, quality of life and wellbeing. The service will be delivered in Three Rivers, based at the Herts Mind Network Wellbeing Centre, providing outreach around Three Rivers. The purpose of the Community Support Service Outreach Worker is to: * To provide advice, information, onward referral and holistic support to clients with coexisting drug and alcohol difficulties and mental ill-health. These will be clients who are presenting to the Police, Anti-Social Behaviour, Tenancy Enforcement, Housing and Environmental Health Services within Three Rivers. * To ensure that the safety and wellbeing of the client is monitored and reviewed regularly. * To remain a source of independent support for all clients. * Embed a person centred and solution focused approach in all aspects of the role. * To raise greater awareness of complex needs and the effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) amongst local service providers. Supporting them to gain confidence in working positively and consistently with people who have multiple needs. We offer: * Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays) * An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period. * Ongoing training relevant to your role. * An Employee Assistance Programme. * Eligibility for blue light card. * Health cover (after 6 months employment) - compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments. Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle is essential for this role. Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 3rd October 2025. Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted on a rolling basis. Early submissions are encouraged. Interviews to be held at Watford Well-being centre Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. Equal Opportunities We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs. Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. We recognise and value the unique combination of skills, knowledge and perspective that employing people with a lived experience, at all levels across the organisation, brings. We create an environment where the sharing of experiences and vulnerabilities to support others and create positive change is welcomed and work towards breaking down the ‘them’ and ‘us’ culture. The organisation is committed to nurturing peer relationships that allow all staff to thrive. No agencies please