Overview
Rough Sleeper Outreach Worker Jobs in Newport, Wales, UK at BRC
Rough Sleeper Outreach Worker
Working hours:
40 hours per week, 6.30am to 3.00pm on a rota.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable individual to
join our team
, as a rough sleeper outreach worker in Newport.
The Project delivers outreach support to rough sleepers and vulnerably housed people across Newport. We aim to improve to support the wellbeing of individuals and develop the skills and confidence needed for future independent living.
– We reach out to support homeless people sleeping rough
– We reach out to support homeless people in temporary accommodation
– We host a drop-in 7 days a week and we ensure our support is available across multi-agency locations
Key Responsibilities:
• To lead our early morning outreach provision, traveling across the city centre and nearby locations assertively engaging with individuals who are sleeping out.
Your role
will be essential in the assessment of rough sleepers, promoting safety and creating pathways into accommodation. A caring and compassionate approach is essential, alongside an ability to robustly record essential data.
• Taking a
collaborative
approach, working with a wide variety of statutory and voluntary partners, supporting homeless people.
The successful candidate(s) will be able to:
• Demonstrate knowledge around homelessness and the key needs experienced by vulnerable homeless people
• Demonstrate great
communication
and IT skills
• Enjoy working as part of a team
If you are ready to take on a rewarding role where you can contribute to ending homelessness, we want to hear from you!
Apply today
or alternatively for more information please contact Emily Savage or Nathan Jackson on (phone number removed)
Title: Rough Sleeper Outreach Worker
Company: BRC
Location: Newport, Wales, UK
Category: Social Work (Community Health), Non-Profit & Social Impact (Community Health, Volunteer / Humanitarian, Non-Profit / Outreach)
