Outreach worker

Your new companyThis company transforms the daily lives and futures of people who are homeless and socially excluded, through the provision of high-quality housing and support services. Their vision is for a just society where socially excluded people are supported and empowered to build sustainable, independent lives. In everything they do they are creative; collaborative, and value the individual.

Your new roleSalary: £24,500 per yearHours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract type: Permanent

Location: ExeterThis post is to deliver a high-quality, person-centred outreach service, working as part of a team, and making contact with new, repeat and long-term rough sleepers across the Exeter Council area. You'll be required to develop person-centred support plans that work with the individual to address their health, social and emotional needs in order to be able to sustain a healthy life away from the streets.

You'll be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support the individuals who are experiencing homelessness into 'off the streets' placements (short-term assessment beds), and you will offer continued support to minimise abandonment, sustain accommodation, and help people access settled accommodation that ensures they do not return to the streets.

Please note, that this will include working unsocial hours and being able to walk a number of miles in all weather conditions, and will also include participation in and outreach rota which covers early morning, evenings and weekends.What you'll need to succeed

• Previous work with homeless and/or other socially excluded people
• Have full driving licence and access to own car
• Plan and organise own work whilst having the ability to work on own initiative under pressure
• Understanding of the causes of offending, homelessness and social exclusion and approaches which seek to address these
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills - with the ability to build effective relationships with clients and services
• Administrative and computer skills - using Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
• Work flexibly towards creative solutions in a person-centred way with individuals who may have seemingly intractable problems

What you'll get in return

• Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators
• Sliding salary scale with salary increases every year for the first 3 years
• Wellbeing related support and advice and up to 6 free counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme
• 27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment
• A generous and competitive pension scheme
• Instant access to healthcare professionals and discounts on a variety of health treatments through our Simply Health Scheme
• A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted
• 6 weekly Reflective Practice sessions from objective, external facilitators

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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