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“Providing free, independent, confidential and impartial advice”
Citizens Advice Southwark has a track record of delivering high-quality services from its offices in Peckham and Walworth and outreach locations across Southwark and South East London. We sort out problems together, for good, by providing free, independent, confidential and impartial advice across all areas of social welfare law, and through using the experience of our clients to bring about positive change through research and campaigns.
Generalist Advice Worker/Advice Session Supervisor or Trainee position
Salary scale: SO1 - £38,585 to £40,514 per annum
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Term: Permanent
Post funded by Southwark Council
This post is advertised as an exciting opportunity for an experienced Advice Session Supervisor (A.S.S) to consolidate their skills and experience or as a development opportunity for an advisor to train to become an A.S.S within six months of starting in post. If applying as a trainee the starting salary will be on NJC Scale 6 - £35,689 for the first six months whilst undertaking the training.
The post holder will be required to work across all of our offices and outreaches in Southwark according to operational needs.
The role includes:
- Providing advice to the public and undertaking casework on social welfare law issues
- Supervising advice and gateway assessment sessions
- Supporting and supervising staff and volunteers
To be successful you will need:
- Recent experience of giving advice to the public. This should include having undertaken advice casework.
- Experience of undertaking the role of Advice Session Supervisor or to demonstrate the ability to undertake this role with training provided within 6 months of starting
- To understand, empathise with and be committed to the Service’s aims, principles and equal opportunities policies
Closing date: 9.00 am Monday 7 September 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 9 September 2026
We offer a range of employee benefits, including generous annual leave, an employer matched pension contribution up to 10% salary, and training and development opportunities to continue your professional development.
Citizens Advice Southwark is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all applicants who meet the person specification irrespective of sex, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, age, or disability.
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What is the overall purpose of the role?
At Youth Action Alliance, our mission is to support the personal and social development (their values, beliefs, ideas and skills) of the young people living in Kensington and Chelsea and neighbouring boroughs, enabling them to increase their resilience and skills in the present, and promote their ambitions for the future.
We are ambitious to grow, to continue supporting more young people and influence positive change. To do this we are looking to appoint a Support Youth Worker to work across two projects:
The role will cover the following projects:
Irish Traveller young people (Travellers project) 11-19 years old, including;
● Weekly workshop/sessions
● Targeted mentoring and support - helping them to stay in education, enrol in college, seek work opportunities, and access additional support services.
● Off-site holiday activities
● Outreach, detached work and networking
Please note, work may extend to ages 8–21, subject to funding.
Staying Connected project young people, 11-19 years old, including;
● Targeted one-to-one mentoring and support via face-to-face, online or via phone
● Group support delivery
● Personal action plans, including progressive pathways
● Off-site holiday activities
● Outreach, detached work and networking
Job responsibilities
● Support with the planning and delivery of an innovative, cohesive and progressive programme of delivery with a proactive approach for Travellers and Staying Connected (focusing on personal and social development skills), and budgeting to ensure smooth and effective delivery of the programme.
● Recruit, engage and support young people aged to participate in the programmes.
● Building and strengthening partnerships with local organisations, services, and stakeholders (such as schools, youth services, community groups, health providers, or charities)
● Adhere to the programme risk assessments as/when required and carry out regular health and safety checks.
● Develop promotional content and material for the projects and events (e.g. via social media, website, offline marketing etc.).
● Support young people into positive outcomes including Education, Employment and/or Training.
● Deliver one-to-one or group support sessions (via text message, email, telephone, virtually and face-to-face) to provide advice, information, guidance, mentoring and signposting to internal and external services (e.g. mental health and wellbeing services, YAA events).
● Create individual action plans with young people to capture their key aims and objectives at different stages of engagement.
● Support the organisation and delivery of trips and positive activities in line with provision delivery plans and/or requirements.
● Provide day-to-day operational and administrative management support of the programmes.
● Support the management of project budget sheets, recording expenditure and forecasting financial information for reporting purposes.
● Maintain an asset register for any equipment/assets associated with the programmes and ensure their safekeeping.
● Support the management of referrals to and from the programmes, including partner agencies such as Social Services, the Police, the Youth Offending Team (YOT), Alternative Provision and Schools.
● Record young people’s data, (Views) including membership information, case notes, session notes, registers, and case studies.
● Prepare reports for funding applications,collate monitoring statistics to evidence impact and engagement for reports and funding bids.
● Capture and evaluate young people’s journeys and progress through feedback, consultation, and creative methods to evidence impact and support future funding.
● Ensure youth voice shapes programme design and delivery, reflecting the needs and priorities of the community.
This job description cannot cover every task that may arise within the post at various times and the post-holder will be expected to carry out other duties from time to time which is broadly consistent with those in this document. This job description does not form part of the contract of employment.
Person specification
Knowledge and experience
● Certification and professionalism - Youth Work Qualified
● Experience in the charity sector, the voluntary sector, or community sector would be desirable.
● Experience working with children, young people and vulnerable adults
● Competent in the use of MS Word, Excel, and databases for recording and reporting.
● Excellent time-keeper and manages own time effectively to keep to deadlines
● Good communication skills, including literacy and writing skills (creative skills welcomed)
● Good interpersonal skills and some experience of engaging with a diverse group of young people, including the Irish Traveller community (preferred).
We empower young people to thrive through fun, inclusive activities, trusted support and opportunities to build brighter futures.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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What is the overall purpose of the role?
At Youth Action Alliance, our mission is to support the personal and social development (their values, beliefs, ideas and skills) of the young people living in Kensington and Chelsea, enabling them to increase their resilience and skills in the present and promote their ambitions for the future.
We are ambitious to grow, to continue supporting more young people and influence positive change. To achieve this, we are seeking to appoint a Lead Worker for the Irish Traveller cohort to develop and deliver an innovative and progressive project in a safe, industrious, and supportive environment, working primarily with this community.
The role will cover Lead and Support Worker positions across the following projects :
Irish Traveller young people (Travellers project Lead) 11-19 years old, including;
● Weekly workshop/sessions
● Targeted mentoring and support - helping them to stay in education, enrol in college, seek work opportunities, and access additional support services.
● Off-site holiday activities
● Outreach, detached work and networking
Please note, work may extend to ages 8–21, subject to funding.
Staying Connected project (Associate Lead) -young people 11-19 years old, including;
● Targeted one-to-one mentoring and support via face-to-face, online or via phone
● Direct liaison and programme planning and development Staying Connected Project Lead
● Group support delivery
● Personal action plans, including progressive pathways
● Off-site holiday activities
● Outreach, detached work and networking
Key Responsibilities
Programme Leadership & Delivery
- Plan and deliver an innovative, progressive programme of activities, developed in collaboration with young people and colleagues.
- Create safe, supportive spaces that foster personal and social development.
- Deliver 1 to1 and group support sessions through a variety of methods (in-person, phone, digital), providing advice, guidance, mentoring, and signposting to other services.
- Organise trips, workshops, and positive activities in line with the project delivery plan.
Project & Partnership Management
- Lead the day-to-day operational and administrative management of the project.
- Develop and manage partnerships with schools, local agencies, and trusted community stakeholders.
- Represent YAA at borough, London-wide, and partnership meetings to champion Traveller young people’s voices.
- Manage project budgets, expenditure records, and ensure assets and equipment are safeguarded.
- Supervise project staff, support workers, and facilitators, ensuring high-quality delivery and compliance with YAA standards.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
- Record attendance, case notes, and data consistently and accurately in the online database.
- Capture and share the impact of young people’s journeys through case studies, feedback, quotes, photos, and video.
- Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reports for senior management and the Board of Trustees.
- Contribute to fundraising efforts by demonstrating impact and supporting applications to secure sustainable funding.
This job description cannot cover every task that may arise within the post at various times, and the post-holder will be expected to carry out other duties from time to time, which is broadly consistent with those in this document. This job description does not form part of the contract of employment.
This is a unique opportunity which merges two roles with the aim to uphold the standards of the organisations and create more access and opprotunities for young people across our services.
Person Specification
Essential Skills & Experience
- A minimum Level 3 Youth Work qualification (or equivalent).
- Strong experience working with young people, ideally including the Traveller community.
- Skilled at building positive, trusting relationships with young people, families, and partners.
- Excellent organisational skills, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
- Confident communicator with strong literacy, report-writing, and presentation skills.
- Competent in MS Office (Word, Excel) and database systems for recording and reporting.
- A strong commitment to equity, inclusion, and safeguarding.
Desirable
- Experience within the charity, voluntary, or community sector.
- Understanding of the specific challenges facing Irish Traveller young people.
- Track record of partnership working and external stakeholder engagement.
We empower young people to thrive through fun, inclusive activities, trusted support and opportunities to build brighter futures.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job description
We are looking for someone with the values and commitment to increase the independence,self-confidence and access to new opportunities for people with learning disabilities and enduring mental health support needs. This will be across our Supported Living Services in Kingston.You will be supporting people to live independently in the community in their own homes.
Who we are
At Balance we are committed to empowering those we support to build independent, fulfilled and self-confident lives. We work hard to ensure our charitable values are central to the professional experience of those who work for us, with us and who benefit from our services. We operate a range of services in SW London including outreach and small homes-based services in Kingston and Richmond.
Who you are
You are someone with experience of or a commitment to developing aperson-centred approach in working with people with complex needs and challenges. You will be a collegiate player, and someone able to see beyond the barriers that people with disabilities experienceevery day. Your values and working practice will align with those of the charity to maximise the independence of those you are working with;to enable their ability to make decisions about the types of service they are in receiptof and to ensure that your approach is both professional and sustainable.
Key Responsibilities of this role
Your primary responsibilities will include:
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To work as part of a diverse and experienced team providing personalised support, advice and advocacy to people living independently or in supported accommodation.
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To apply a collegiate approach to deliverstrengths-basedsupport that maximises independence,knowledge and confidence of those using our services.
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To provide a key point of reference for information and support to those using the services and professionals and carers dependent on it.
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To work independently across the boroughs weoperatein, with people in their homes or in accessing support and resources across the community.
Critical Values in the delivery of this role
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A commitment to building independence and self-confidence amongst your colleagues as well as those you provide services to.
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Recognition of the skills,knowledge and commitment of those working around you and your contribution to them.
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A professional,can-do attitude that finds solutions in the darkest corners.
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A willingness to empower those around you to exercise authority to make mistakes, test things out and lead from the front.
Benefits in working for us
The charity ensures the following benefits for all its operational staff:
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A baseline commitment to pay London living wage for all its front-line staff.
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A commitment to training and professional development to at least Care Certificate
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Inclusion in and contribution to the charity's pension scheme, if eligible
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Access to a range of discount schemes
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Access to the charity's employeeassistanceprogramme
Application Instructions
Please apply through our website.
The development of services that support the independence of vulnerable people with learning disabilities and/or enduring mental health needs and the
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are looking for someone with the values and commitment to increase the independence,self-confidence and access to new opportunities for people with learning disabilities and enduring mental health support needs. This will be across our Supported Living Services in Kingston.You will be supporting people to live independently in the community in their own homes.
Who we are
At Balance we are committed to empowering those we support to build independent, fulfilled and self-confident lives. We work hard to ensure our charitable values are central to the professional experience of those who work for us, with us and who benefit from our services. We operate a range of services in SW London including outreach and small homes-based services in Kingston and Richmond.
Who you are
You are someone with experience of or a commitment to developing aperson-centred approach in working with people with complex needs and challenges. You will be a collegiate player, and someone able to see beyond the barriers that people with disabilities experienceevery day. Your values and working practice will align with those of the charity to maximise the independence of those you are working with;to enable their ability to make decisions about the types of service they are in receiptof and to ensure that your approach is both professional and sustainable.
Key Responsibilities of this role
Your primary responsibilities will include:
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To work as part of a diverse and experienced team providing personalised support, advice and advocacy to people living independently or in supported accommodation.
-
To apply a collegiate approach to deliverstrengths-basedsupport that maximises independence,knowledge and confidence of those using our services.
-
To provide a key point of reference for information and support to those using the services and professionals and carers dependent on it.
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To work independently across the boroughs weoperatein, with people in their homes or in accessing support and resources across the community.
Critical Values in the delivery of this role
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A commitment to building independence and self-confidence amongst your colleagues as well as those you provide services to.
-
Recognition of the skills,knowledge and commitment of those working around you and your contribution to them.
-
A professional,can-do attitude that finds solutions in the darkest corners.
-
A willingness to empower those around you to exercise authority to make mistakes, test things out and lead from the front.
Benefits in working for us
The charity ensures the following benefits for all its operational staff:
-
A baseline commitment to pay London living wage for all its front-line staff.
-
A commitment to training and professional development to at least Care Certificate
-
Inclusion in and contribution to the charity's pension scheme, if eligible
-
Access to a range of discount schemes
-
Access to the charity's employeeassistanceprogramme
Application Instructions
Please apply through our website.
The development of services that support the independence of vulnerable people with learning disabilities and/or enduring mental health needs and the
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We’re looking for a part time Outreach Support Worker to join us on a fixed term contract, to support vulnerable individuals across the Epping and Harlow area of Essex. You’ll be helping people overcome challenges related to mental health, physical health, and employment.
What your day might look like
- Start by visiting customers in their homes, helping them maintain their tenancies and build essential life skills.
- Support individuals with navigating welfare benefits, accessing services, and building confidence.
- Liaise with external agencies to ensure customers get the right support at the right time.
- Provide crisis intervention when needed, always with empathy and professionalism.
What makes this role special
Please note, this isn’t a personal care worker role. This is a role where it’s about empowering people, not doing things for them. You’ll help customers build resilience, develop skills, and take control of their lives. You’ll be their cheerleader, guide and advocate. You’ll be part of a passionate team that’s committed to helping people flourish, and you’ll have the freedom to work independently while making a real impact. A role where your support creates independence
Could it be you?
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has experience (professional or voluntary) in a supportive role
- Has worked with individuals facing mental health, health-related, or employment challenges
- Understands housing support needs and welfare benefits
- Can provide pre-tenancy advice and ongoing tenancy support
- Communicates clearly and solves problems with confidence
- Holds a valid UK driving licence and has access to a vehicle
- Is happy to undergo an Enhanced DBS check
What you’ll get in return
- 25 days’ annual holiday (plus bank holidays)
- Flexible benefits scheme including healthcare, dental, tech, vouchers, and more
- Up to 10% pension contribution
Please read before applying:
- Peabody is not a licensed UK sponsor, so we’re unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
- The role is community based, so you will need to hold a valid UK driving licence and has access to a vehicle, to be able to travel around the community.
- Interviews will be held in person at our Pitsea office on the 3rd September 2026.
Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis? Are you calm, non-judgmental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?
If you can embody our values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness, and Responsiveness, and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you.
Job title: Hospital Mental Health Outreach Worker / Community Outreach Worker (Bounce Back)
Reference Number: 377
Reports to: Senior Community Outreach Worker (Bounce Back)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm)
Based: Watford General Hospital and Watford Wellbeing Centre
Salary: £26,000 - £27,000 per annum
We have a vacancy for a Bounce Back Worker to join our team.
The Bounce Back service forms an integral part of Hertfordshire Mind Network’s Complex Needs Community Services. The service provides one-to-one outreach support to facilitate a smooth, timely and supportive discharge from hospital back in to the community.
About the Project
Herts Mind Network (HMN) has a partnership with Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust (HPFT) to deliver a one-to-one outreach service for people who are in hospitals across Hertfordshire.
There is an emergency department arm of the project and will be based at Watford General Hospital working in A&E departments, with the Mental Health Liaison Team, and hospital wards facilitating hospital discharge for people with mental health need.
About the Role:
The Bounce Back Worker will be based at Watford General Hospital and HMN Centres, promoting joint working between Watford A&E, creating a seamless pathway into community support for clients recovering from mental ill health.
The aims of the Bounce Back service are to provide up to 16 sessions of emotional and practical support and advice & information to patients. We will visit patients on the ward and continue the sessions in the local community and in patient’s homes once discharged. We will facilitate a smooth and timely hospital discharge.
Key Responsibilities
The Bounce Back worker will use a recovery orientated approach working with patients on the ward, and in the local community, including in people’s homes. The recovery approach includes empathy, warmth, acceptance, authenticity, compassion and humanity. To work with hospital staff to ensure patients are offered advice, information, and holistic support.
The post holder will need to:
- Provide practical and emotional support to encourage patients to develop their independence within their local community.
- Facilitate a smooth discharge from hospital back to the community.
- Have a solid understanding on the dual effect of mental health and drugs and alcohol.
- Monitor outcomes and evaluate the service.
- Ensure that the safety and wellbeing of patients using the service is monitored and reviewed regularly.
- Embed a person centred and recovery orientated approach in all aspects of the roles and responsibilities.
We offer:
- Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays)
- An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period.
- Ongoing training relevant to your role.
- An Employee Assistance Programme.
- Health cover (after 6 months employment) – compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments.
- Eligibility for blue light card.
Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle (or equivalent) is essential for this role.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 9th September at 5pm.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 15th September at our Watford Wellbeing Centre.
N.B: Please quote reference number 377 when completing your application for this role.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.
Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. Our inclusive approach recognises the unique skills, knowledge, and perspectives that lived experience brings to our team.
No agencies please.
Spectra is looking to expand our HIV support team by hiring an HIV outreach worker, who will deliver sexual health and well-being outreach and support for targeted groups in commissioned London boroughs (Brent, Ealing, Harrow, Hillingdon, Kingston, Merton Richmond, Sutton, Wandsworth), focusing on those at increased risk of poor sexual health. The postholder will deliver targeted and general HIV prevention programming, providing knowledge and skills, and empowering individuals to access the support that they need. As our HIV outreach worker, you will liaise with local service providers supporting those groups in commissioned London boroughs, supported by HIV Prevention Coordinator.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have a maternity cover opportunity available in the team at MASH. As an Outreach & Engagement Worker you will provide gender and trauma-informed support to women who are rough sleeping, begging and/or sex working in Manchester.
We believe in choice and empowerment, focusing on the material impact and reality of women’s lives, and how we can work with women to create the change that works for them. We hold a strong belief in women’s assets, talents, skills and abilities. Through our services we partner with women as they access and navigate services to aid recovery and realise their goals.
MASH is the only organisation in Greater Manchester which exists specifically to support women who sex work. Through our range of services we build trusted relationships with women to keep them safer, healthier and more equipped to take control of their lives.
Purpose of the role
To work with other members of the MASH team to achieve the following outcomes:
- To improve women’s health
- To improve women’s wellbeing
- To increase women’s safety
- To enable women to identify and achieve their goals
- Women who sex work are heard, understood and experience less stigma
- Other agencies and policymakers understand the needs of women who sex work and are more effective at supporting them
Using a gender and trauma-informed approach, the Outreach & Engagement Worker will deliver 2-4 daytime outreach sessions per week in Manchester alongside partners, colleagues and volunteers. They will also attend the Street Engagement Hub weekly to provide specialist support to women attending this multi-agency hub. They will provide brief interventions and casework support to women supporting their needs holistically.
We stand with women who sex work and help you to experience good health, safety and emotional wellbeing.

About Coram
Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.
We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.
Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.
Coram Family Lives is part of the Coram group.
About the role
2 x posts (one based in North East & one Arabic speaking based in North West of Westminster)
This a highly rewarding role for an Outreach Worker to support parents and carers of children under 5 at Westminster Children Centres. We are currently looking to recruit two Outreach workers in Westminster to provide accessible information to parents and carers, particularly those who are marginalised, to ensure they receive the support they need in order to increase opportunities and strengthen family life, bringing better outcomes for children.
An Arabic speaking Outreach worker required for the North West of Westminster. A second Outreach worker required for the North East of Westminster, with Bengali language desirable but not essential. The roles will include developing an understanding of the local area including services and facilities. You will also need to pro-actively engage with vulnerable and isolated families and carry out home visits, as required. The role will include developing good relationships with health visitors and liaising with other agencies regarding the needs of parents and carers.
We are looking for someone who has experience of community and outreach work with diverse communities in an inner-city environment. This will include experience of a wide range of methods/techniques to reach out and engage with isolated individuals/communities and assessing family needs. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, along with the ability to empathise with parents and carers are required. A non-judgmental approach is essential. The ability to network is also important.
A commitment to safeguarding vulnerable adults and children, as well as an understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and diversity.
are essential.
To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.
Please specify on your application if you are applying for Arabic post or general Outreach worker post.
Closing Date: Sunday, 16th August 2026
Interview Date: Week commencing 24th August 2026
Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.
If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registered Charity No. 312278.
Coram changes lives, laws and systems to create better chances for children, now and forever.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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As a Specialist Outreach Support Worker, you'll provide trauma-informed, person-centred support to people at risk of homelessness, helping them maintain their accommodation and access the services they need to thrive. You'll use your specialist knowledge and experience to support customers with complex needs, promote tenancy sustainment, and contribute to improving homelessness prevention practice across the team and wider service.
You’ll be part of a team that’s inclusive, customer-led, and always striving to do better, for our communities and for each other. You will be traveling across the South Essex region, so a UK driving licence and access to a car is essential for this role.
What you’ll do
- Manage a caseload of customers, delivering tailored support that promotes independence and positive outcomes.
- Support customers with complex needs, including budgeting, education and training opportunities, tenancy-related issues, and access to specialist services.
- Carry out assessments, risk assessments, support planning, reviews, and crisis intervention as required.
- Run drop-ins across South Essex, offering support, encouragement, and practical help
- Work collaboratively with statutory, voluntary, and community organisations to improve outcomes for people at risk of homelessness.
- Support customers to access services relating to mental health, substance misuse, physical health, employment, and wellbeing.
- Maintain accurate customer records, case notes, and performance data in line with organisational and regulatory requirements.
What you’ll need
You're a compassionate and resilient professional who is passionate about helping vulnerable people achieve stability and independence. You're able to build trust quickly, work effectively with people in crisis, and deliver meaningful support that makes a lasting difference. You're a proactive team player who combines excellent communication skills with strong problem-solving abilities and a customer-centred approach.
- Experience supporting vulnerable people in housing, homelessness, or substance misuse services
- Strong knowledge of housing law, homelessness prevention, and welfare benefits
- Confidence engaging with people in crisis and chaotic situations
- Ability to create strength-based support plans and carry out assessments
- Excellent communication, IT, and record-keeping skills
- Good numeracy skills, including the ability to support customers with budgeting, debt management, and benefit maximisation.
- A proactive, organised, and customer-focused approach to your work.
- The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Willingness to work flexibly, including outside normal office hours when needed
- A UK driving licence and access to your own car
What you’ll get in return
- 25 days’ annual holiday (plus bank holidays)
- 2 paid volunteering days each year
- Flexible benefits scheme including healthcare, dental, tech, vouchers, and more
- Life assurance at 4x your salary
- Up to 10% pension contribution
- Family-friendly policies
Interviews will be held in person at our Pitsea office on the 24th August.
PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.
If you meet the criteria for the role, you will need to complete a formal application in the company system.
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We’re looking for an Outreach Support Worker to join our Drug and Alcohol Outreach team, supporting vulnerable individuals across West Essex (Epping, Harlow and Uttlesford). You’ll be helping people with addiction issues overcome challenges related to their housing, mental health, physical health, and employment.
If you enjoy variety, this role offers the best of hybrid working. You'll be out and about in the community meeting people face-to-face, collaborating with colleagues in the office, and balancing your week with home working.
What your day might look like
- Start by visiting customers in their homes, helping them maintain their tenancies and build essential life skills.
- Support individuals with navigating welfare benefits, accessing services, and building confidence.
- Liaise with external agencies to ensure customers get the right support at the right time.
- Provide crisis intervention when needed, always with empathy and professionalism.
ould it be you?
We’re looking for someone who:
- Understands drug and alcohol issues through professional, voluntary, or lived experience.
- Has worked with individuals facing mental health, health-related, or employment challenges
- Understands housing support needs and welfare benefits
- Can provide pre-tenancy advice and ongoing tenancy support
- Previous experience of working in a customer facing role
- Communicates clearly and solves problems with confidence
- Holds a valid UK driving licence and has access to a vehicle
- Is happy to undergo an Enhanced DBS check
What you’ll get in return
- 25 days’ annual holiday (plus bank holidays)
- 2 paid volunteering days each year
- Flexible benefits scheme including healthcare, dental, tech, vouchers, and more
- Life assurance at 4x your salary
- Up to 10% pension contribution
- Family-friendly policies
- A role where your support helps people thrive
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As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.
Homelessness Outreach Support Worker
We are seeking someone who can build trust, support people experiencing complex needs and help them move away from rough sleeping.
Position: Rough Sleeper Navigator (internal title)
Salary: £28,135 to £30,635 per annum
Location: Bradbury Centre and community based
Hours: 37 hours per week, worked on a rota including early mornings, late nights, weekends and bank holidays
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 31st August 2026
Interviews: 8th September 2026
About the role
This is a hands-on outreach role providing intensive, end-to-end support to people who are rough sleeping and experiencing complex, interlinked challenges. These may include housing, substance use, offending behaviour and physical or mental health needs.
Working with individuals on the street and in the community, you will provide consistent, personalised support to help them access accommodation, healthcare, treatment, benefits and other essential services.
Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering outreach based on local intelligence and StreetLink alerts, including early morning, late-night and weekend shifts
- Acting as a consistent point of contact and advocate with housing, healthcare, welfare and other services
- Assessing individual needs and developing personalised support plans
- Providing psychologically informed, trauma-informed and recovery-focused support
- Helping people address barriers to treatment, accommodation and recovery
- Supporting individuals with health, budgeting, benefits and access to community services
- Helping people retain their accommodation, prevent eviction and move on when ready
- Maintaining an active caseload and keeping accurate, confidential records
- Contributing to the evaluation and development of services
About you
You will be able to build trust with people who may have experienced trauma, exclusion and multiple disadvantages. You will be resilient, calm when managing challenging situations and committed to providing respectful, person-centred support.
You will need:
- Experience of engaging and motivating people with complex and diverse needs
- Experience of assessing needs and developing support plans
- Knowledge of housing, health, homelessness services and relevant legislation
- Strong communication, relationship-building and conflict-management skills
- The ability to work effectively with local partner agencies
- A full UK or equivalent driving licence
- Willingness to work early mornings, late nights, weekends and bank holidays
An NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in health and social care, housing, information, advice and guidance, or a related subject would be advantageous.
About the organisation
You will join an organisation committed to preventing homelessness and helping people make lasting, positive changes. Its services are built around dignity, compassion and respect, with teams working collaboratively to provide safe, effective and responsive support.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Outreach Worker, Homelessness Support Worker, Housing Support Worker, Recovery Worker, Substance Misuse Worker, Community Support Worker, Complex Needs Worker, Engagement Worker or Rough Sleeper Outreach Worker.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP
About the Role
Rough sleeping pathways only work when the system around people moves with urgency, consistency and accountability. This role is about making sure people sleeping rough, or at risk of returning to the streets, are not left waiting, drifting between services, or losing accommodation because barriers have not been gripped quickly enough.
As Outreach Housing Pathway Coordinator, you will work within Camden’s integrated Rough Sleeping and Outreach Hub to help people access and sustain appropriate accommodation. You will hold oversight of where people are in their housing journey, identify what is blocking progress, and work with outreach teams, Navigators, hostels, pathway providers, community safety partners and statutory services to keep plans moving.
You will focus on the points where pathways can break down: delays, exclusions, unsuitable offers, unresolved risks, street activity linked to accommodation, or support needs that have not yet been fully understood or responded to. Through assertive engagement, practical case coordination and strong partnership working, you will help people stabilise their accommodation and reduce the risk of returning to rough sleeping.
Working within Camden’s No Wrong Door model, you will bring grip, judgement and persistence to complex situations, ensuring people experiencing multiple disadvantage receive a response that is joined-up, trauma-informed and focused on lasting routes away from the street. SHP will support you with the training, reflective practice and development opportunities needed to continue building your expertise in this work.
About you:
- You understand that people experiencing rough sleeping are often navigating trauma, exclusion, unmet needs and systems that have not worked for them. You bring patience, persistence and a clear belief that people should not be written off when engagement is difficult.
- You know how homelessness pathways, outreach services and supported accommodation can work together, and you can spot where delays, exclusions or gaps in communication are putting someone’s route away from the street at risk.
- You are confident working with complexity. You can hold risk, need and accountability together, making balanced decisions while keeping people’s safety, dignity and long-term accommodation sustainment at the centre.
- You build relationships that help things move. Whether you are speaking with someone on the street, a hostel, a Navigator, a statutory service or a community safety partner, you communicate clearly, follow through on actions and keep people focused on solutions.
- You bring practical judgement, emotional resilience and a trauma-informed approach to your work, with the ability to stay calm and purposeful when situations are challenging, stuck or urgent.
About us:
We’re London’s leading homelessness charity – and we get things done.
In a city where hundreds are forced into homelessness every day, our work has never been more needed or more challenging. And we’re not shying away. We’re rolling up our sleeves to make change and helping over 10,000 Londoners every year. We prevent homelessness, provide safe places to live and give people the opportunity to rebuild their lives and transform their futures. And we never give up.
We’re here for Londoners wherever they are on their journey. We start with trust, building relationships that help people feel safe, supported, and ready to move forward. Every day, we put people first in everything we do, challenging injustice and barriers that keep people from the safety, stability and opportunity they deserve. We stand alongside people as they rebuild and shape a future that feels their own.
Joining Single Homeless Project means joining a team that’s bold, compassionate and determined to do better for the people we support and for each other. You’ll work alongside colleagues with lived experience, in a space that’s trans-inclusive, disability-friendly, and actively striving to be anti-oppressive and equitable.
We’re not perfect, but we’re real. We listen. We learn. And we push forward, together. Because this isn’t just a job. It’s a chance to lead with empathy, spark change, and help build a London where no one is left behind.
Important info:
Closing date: Sunday 16th August at midnight
Interview date: Tuesday 25th August at SHP Head Office in Kings Cross
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check (processed by SHP) for the successful applicant.
Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications with insufficient/without current right to work or requiring sponsorship will not be accepted for this role.
Preventing homelessness, transforming lives.



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Role Context
General practice teams inPrimary Care Networks across Englandnow haveaccesstodedicatedLink Workers to provide the following functions:
1. To support patients with long term conditions to access non-clinical support in their communities with a view to reducing loneliness and increasing wellbeing activities
2. To support the clinical staff within the PCN to understand what services are available in their communities and how to access them.
The successful Link Worker candidates will work withinCitizens Advice on Prescription Liverpool service to provide allocated GP teams and a variety of statutory and non-statutory partner agencies with access to a person-focused service thatwill be deliveredin health centres, community health settings andinpeoples’ homes.
The Link Worker serviceis an essential part of theestablishedCitizens Advice Liverpool service andincreasestreatment options for health practitioners, and its highly motivated teamwork closely with health professionals andcommunity organisations to support patients to make lifestyle changes. The successful candidates will meet patients in a variety of settings and support them to develop a pathway to improved health and well-being. To provide this support you will need to develop a sound knowledge of local health, social and voluntary services.
This scheme will enable GPs to refer patients to social activities and other types of support to improve health and wellbeing. The new staff team will engage the patient and ‘co-design a non-clinicalsocial prescription serviceto improve their health and well-being using services provided by the voluntary and community sector’
TheLink Worker is responsible for enabling and supporting a patient to assess their needs, co-producing solutions for them making use of appropriate local resources.
As well as a competitive salary CAL also provides access to
· 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
· Hybrid Working Scheme
· Interest free travel loans
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Pension Scheme
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Lifestyles Gym Membership (20% corporate discount)
· Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay
