Job Description Senior Outreach Worker Redbridge £16.43 per hour + £1.98 holiday pay = £18.41 per hour Temporary Contract (1-2 Months) 37.5 Hours Per Week | Monday - FridayShift Pattern: ~Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable people and helping individuals move away from rough sleeping? We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Outreach Worker to join a dedicated outreach team in Redbridge on a temporary basis.This role involves travelling across the borough to identify, engage, and support rough sleepers, helping them access accommodation and essential support services. Due to the nature of the role, candidates must be willing and able to travel during early mornings and late evenings when public transport may be limited. Plan and coordinate outreach shifts using referral information and local intelligence. Verify rough sleeping and support individuals through appropriate referral pathways. Assist clients to access accommodation, healthcare, housing advice, day centres, benefits, and other support services. Organise and participate in annual street counts and local hotspot mapping exercises. Build and maintain effective partnerships with local authorities, statutory agencies, and voluntary sector organisations. Support outreach initiatives including cold weather provision and rough sleeper engagement projects. Contribute to service development in line with local and national rough sleeping strategies, including No Second Night Out. Previous experience working directly with rough sleepers or homeless individuals. Knowledge of immigration and benefit entitlement issues affecting both EEA and non-EEA nationals. Ability to assess and manage risk dynamically in challenging situations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing. Flexibility to work early mornings and late evenings as required. You will have a strong understanding of homelessness issues and be committed to supporting people towards sustainable, positive outcomes.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.
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