Our belief is that rough sleeping is a harmful and dangerous activity both for the individual and for the wider community. Therefore, we take a proactive and assertive approach to supporting people away from this activity. Our aim is to support people to recover from the effects of rough sleeping and move away from a street lifestyle permanently. We are now looking for someone to join the team as an Outreach Worker.
- Working as an Outreach Worker you will work with people to assess their needs and deliver a person-centred support, as well as working in partnership with multi-disciplinary teams and agencies across the city to meet client's individual needs.
- It's not always an easy job, but the exciting opportunity to work with different people every day, helping individuals experiencing homelessness and the local community end the harms of rough sleeping is highly rewarded. We're always looking for people who share our ambition to end rough sleeping for good. If you're motivated, compassionate, and ready to get out there, Resilience and patience to work with people who may have complex needs or challenging behaviour.
- Strong communication and listening skills.
- The ability to build trust and develop effective relationships with a wide range of people and services.
- Adaptability and problem-solving skills, enabling you to respond to individual needs.
- An understanding of homelessness, including the barriers people face when accessing support.
- A full UK (or equivalent) driving licence and additional language skills are an advantage, but not essential., Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have existing and ongoing right to work in the UK for the duration of employment.
Successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. A DBS disclosure check is a requirement for this post and will be undertaken for the successful candidate.
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Outreach Support Wokrer in Reading employer: St Mungo's
St Mungo's is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of individuals experiencing homelessness. With a strong focus on employee development, we offer comprehensive training and supervision, fostering a collaborative work culture that empowers our staff to create meaningful change in the community. Located in Reading, our team enjoys a supportive environment where every contribution is valued, and opportunities for growth are abundant.
