Sessional Outreach Worker
About The Position
As part of the Ministry Of Housing, Communities and Local Government funding package, Change Grow Live services have received funding for Street Outreach and emergency accommodation work, supporting people facing multiple disadvantages, who are living a street-based lifestyle. Change Grow Live staff will provide wraparound support to people who rough sleep and will work directly with accommodation providers and other services to support them. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals and friendly faces to help support people in leading healthier lives. You will focus on engaging with people who have a history of rough sleeping and other support issues. You will have some experience of engaging with individuals with multiple and/or complex needs and demonstrate a determined approach to finding solutions. No two days are the same and we treat every person who comes into our service as an individual, so being flexible, curious and a good listener are key. You will have to record information about what you do, so enjoying a bit of paperwork and attention to detail is important. But most of the time you will be enjoying working with people from all backgrounds, making a difference to their lives.
Requirements
- Some experience of engaging with individuals with multiple and/or complex needs.
- Demonstrate a determined approach to finding solutions.
- Some knowledge of one or more of the following: Homelessness, Mental health, Criminal Justice System, Substance misuse.
- Be flexible, curious and a good listener.
- Enjoy a bit of paperwork and attention to detail.
- Ability to work flexibly.
Responsibilities
- Provide wraparound support to people who rough sleep.
- Work directly with accommodation providers and other services to support individuals.
- Engage with people who have a history of rough sleeping and other support issues.
- Record information about activities and support provided.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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