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Outreach Support Worker
  
LOCATION:             Weston Super Mare (occasional cover across somerset)
HOURS:                   37.5 Mon-Fri
SALARY:                 £13.02 + Holiday PAYE or £16.87 umbrella
DURATION:             Temp 4 weeks +
  
Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in people's lives? Do you have a heart for supporting individuals experiencing homelessness? If so, our client is seeking a dedicated Outreach support worker to join this team on a contract basis. This role offers an opportunity to work directly with those in need and contribute to preventing and addressing homelessness in our community.

ACCESS TO A CAR IS ESSENTIAL FOR THIS ROLE

• Contribute to proactive measures that prevent individuals from becoming entrenched in rough sleeping.
• Support vulnerable individuals by providing practical assistance and guidance.
• Collaborate with local agencies including StreetLink to ensure a holistic and effective approach in addressing homelessness.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience in outreach work or relevant field, demonstrating a deep understanding of the complexities of homelessness.
• Ability to build rapport and trust with diverse individuals, showing empathy and sensitivity to their needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with both service users and external stakeholders.
• A proactive and resilient nature with the ability to manage challenging situations with compassion and professionalism.
• Passion for social justice and a commitment to advocating for the homeless community.

Preferred Qualifications (not essential):

• Relevant qualification in social work, psychology, or a related field.
• Additional training in mental health first aid or substance abuse support is advantageous.

  
You will receive from BRC:

• Dedicated, experienced consultants that specialise in supported housing recruitment
• Temp to perm opportunities available.
• Competitive rates of pay (PAYE & Umbrella on offer)
• 24/7 support for relief workers – out of hours numbers
• FREE online training courses available
• Pension scheme contributions.

  
For more information on this scheme focused role please contact Phoebe Orchard on 0117 923 9100 or send an up to date CV to p.orchard@brcjobs.com
  
  
  

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