Lead Worker - Street Engagement Team
Location: Lambeth / Stockwell Pay: £17-£18 per hour PAYE + Holiday Pay Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm Contract: Temporary assignment until 31st December 2026, with potential for extension. We are currently recruiting for a Lead Worker to join a Street Engagement Team supporting people experiencing homelessness across Lambeth. This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in homelessness outreach or substance misuse services who enjoys frontline, community-based work and is confident working independently.
The Role
- Carrying out street-based outreach and engagement across various locations in Lambeth.
- Supporting individuals experiencing homelessness and helping them access appropriate support and services.
- Spending mornings undertaking community outreach, typically until around midday.
- Completing administrative duties, case management and recording in the afternoons.
- Working across the community and office, with occasional flexibility to work from home when completing administrative tasks.
- Starting your working day at 8am at different outreach locations across Lambeth. The main office is based in Stockwell.
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience in homelessness outreach, rough sleeping services or substance misuse support.
- Someone confident working independently and using their own initiative.
- Comfortable with lone working when required. The team aims to pair workers up for community outreach wherever possible, although this isn't always possible.
- Strong communication and engagement skills, with the ability to build relationships with people who may have complex needs.
- Organised and confident balancing frontline support with administrative responsibilities.
Assignment Details
The initial assignment will run until 31st December 2026, with the potential to be reviewed for an extension.
Interview Availability
Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams:
- Thursday: 11am-1pm
- Friday: 9am-12pm
Interested? If you have experience supporting people experiencing homelessness or working within substance misuse services and are interested in this opportunity, please get in touch to find out more or arrange an interview.
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