Outreach Worker

4 weeks ago

Reading, United Kingdom Together for Mental Wellbeing Full time

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**Job Title**: Outreach Worker

**Service**: Reading Community Support Service

**Location**: Reading

**Reporting to**:Service Manager

**Summary of the Role**

Our Reading Your Way Community Outreach Service has been designed to make a real difference to people’s lives, and to target support to refugees and communities in more deprived areas of the borough of Reading.

As an Outreach Worker you will offer:
9 weeks of 1:1 personalised support, including an initial assessment, developing goals and a support plan. You will build therapeutic relationships with service users, creating an environment where they feel able to talk openly, and feel safe enough to move forwards in their recovery. Support will be guided by their needs and preferences, including areas such as:

- Self-management and coping strategies
- Accessing employment, training or volunteering
- Linking people into specialist housing, benefits, debt or finance services
- Linking people into community opportunities to tackle isolation
- Triage assessment for crisis support at our Breathing Space service.

Group workshops - an activity programme designed to meet local needs, including:

- Group programmes themed around wellbeing, coping strategies, self-management and facilitating peer support.
- Group sessions themed around areas of need, including food and mood sessions, and physical health drop-ins utilising the local SMI Passport and health reviews, delivered in partnership with health and the local VCS.
- Weekly groups to target isolation and facilitate peer support.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Establish and maintain relationships of trust with service users, in order to build engagement
- Support people experiencing mental distress in an empathic, professional manner
- Help service users to set, prioritise and achieve personal goals, to increase hope, motivation and ambition
- Work alongside individuals to develop and review robust assessments, safety management plans and personalised recovery support plans
- Value the lived experience of service users and enable them to use that experience to support each other and improve their experience of this Together service
- To communicate effectively with individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds including people from marginalised or minority groups
- To share knowledge, skills and experience within the team while observing confidentiality
- Work with professionals from other agencies and make onward referrals, linking service users into other community opportunities
- To record and report on activity and outcomes, sharing examples of good practice
- Make timely records which are concise, accurate, written for the service user to understand, using Together computer-based systems
- Participate in mandatory and job-related courses, learning activities and a commitment to own continuous professional development
- Maintain professional boundaries in all aspects of work with service users.

**Generic Tasks**
- To uphold and practice Together’s organisational values in delivering this role
- Represent the service positively with services users and other agencies
- To adhere to Together’s Equalities policy
- To maintain confidentiality with regard to service users
- To be aware of and follow Together’s Safeguarding policy

**Equal Opportunities Statement**

We acknowledge the unique contribution that all Together employees and service users can bring to the work of the projects and the organisation in terms of their culture, race, gender, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, age, religion or belief and any physical disability or history of mental health or additional problems.

All appointments and promotions are based on merit and no job applicant or employee will be treated unfairly or discriminated against. All staff has equal access to staff development. Full details may be found in the Human Resources Policy and Procedure Manual.

**PERSON SPECIFICATION**

E = Essential

D = Desirable

**Experience/Qualifications**

Experience in supporting vulnerable individuals gained from paid work and/or voluntary and/or life experience

**E**

Lived experience of mental distress

**E**

Experience of facilitating groups and/or workshops

**E**

NVQ Level II in Health and Social Care, or equivalent

**D**

**Competencies**

Ability to work alongside individuals experiencing mental distress

**E**

Able to be empathetic towards service users and create a trusting environment

**E**

Experience of facilitating groups and/or workshops

**E**

Demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities and awareness of issues for people from marginalised or minority backgrounds

**E**

Able to establish and maintain professional boundaries in working with service users

**E**

Willing and able to collaborate with colleagues and other organisations

**E**

**E**

**E**

Demonstrate problem-solving skills relating to housing, welfare benefits, education and relatio

  • Outreach Worker

    16 hours ago

    Reading, United Kingdom Berkshire Women's Aid Full time

    **Title: OUTREACH WORKER (Reading)** **Full Time**:30-37.5 hours per week **Salary**:FTE £23,100 per annum **Contract: Permanent** BWA works to enable people living with the devastating impact of domestic abuse to see and make choices about their future and to rebuild safe and strong lives, free from abuse. We are a registered charity and company...

  • Outreach Worker

    1 week ago

    Reading, United Kingdom Berkshire Women's Aid Full time

    **Berkshire Women’s Aid (BWA)** **Title: OUTREACH WORKER (Reading)** **Full Time**:37.5 hours per week **Salary**:FTE £23,100 **Contract: Permanent** BWA works to enable people living with the devastating impact of domestic abuse to see and make choices about their future and to rebuild safe and strong lives, free from abuse. We are a registered...

  • Refugee Outreach Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Reading, United Kingdom Together for Mental Wellbeing Full time

    **Job details**: Job reference - REQ000564NEW Date posted - 04/07/2023 Application closing date - 22/07/2023 Location - Reading Salary - £19,382.54 per year (pro rata) plus £880 geographical allowance (pro rata) Package - See link in ad for Together's benefits Contractual hours - 30 Basis - Part time Job category/type - Blank Our Reading Community...

  • Outreach Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Reading, United Kingdom Together for Mental Wellbeing Full time

    Job description Our Reading Community Outreach Service has been designed to make a real difference to people’s lives, and to target support to refugees and communities in the borough of Reading.    As Community Outreach Worker, you will offer:       9 weeks of 1:1 personalised support, including an initial assessment, developing...

  • Floating Outreach Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Reading, United Kingdom Berkshire Women's Aid Full time

    **Berkshire Women’s Aid (BWA)** **Title: FLOATING OUTREACH WORKER (Reading and Bracknell)** **Part Time**:24 hours per week **Salary**:Pro rata £14,784 (FTE £23,100) per annum **Contract: Permanent** BWA works to enable people living with the devastating impact of domestic abuse to see and make choices about their future and to rebuild safe and...

  • Outreach Coordinator

    1 month ago

    Reading, United Kingdom St Mungo's Full time

    **Outreach Coordinator** **Reading** **£32,020 - £35,411** **_Are you looking for an opportunity where your skills will make a difference in helping to end homelessness and rebuild lives?_** We have an exciting opportunity for a new Outreach Coordinator to join the Reading SPOT team in Reading. Our belief is that rough sleeping is an intrinsically...

  • Outreach Youth Worker

    1 month ago

    Reading, United Kingdom Reading Borough Council Full time

    Job description **Brighter Futures for Children** *** **Part Time, 18-25 hours per week including approx. 3-4 evenings per week and some occasional weekend work** **Permanent post** **About us** Brighter Futures for Children is an independent, not-for-profit-company, wholly owned by Reading Borough Council. Our responsibility is to deliver quality...

  • Support Outreach Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Reading, United Kingdom West Berkshire Council Full time

    Vacancy Summary - Employer: - West Berkshire Council - Salary: - From £32,076 to £37,336 per annum, (Grade H) - Location: - Greenfield House Resource Centre, Calcot, Reading - Contract: - Permanent - Working Pattern: - Full Time - Hours: - 37 hours per week. - DBS Check: - Enhanced - Closing Date: - 11/06/2024 at 23:59 - Reference: -...

  • Outreach Volunteer

    2 weeks ago

    Reading, United Kingdom Together for Mental Wellbeing Full time

    Job description The Reading Community Outreach Service supports people in their recovery of poor mental health. We specifically aim to provide preventative support to people from ethnically diverse communities to ensure that they have access to the right support at the right time, to who are refugees and asylum seekers and those who may have experienced...

  • Outreach Volunteer

    1 day ago

    Reading, United Kingdom Together for Mental Wellbeing Full time

    Job description The Reading Community Outreach Service supports people in their recovery of poor mental health. We specifically aim to provide preventative support to people from ethnically diverse communities to ensure that they have access to the right support at the right time, to who are refugees and asylum seekers and those who may have experienced...

  • Addison Men’s Project Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Reading, United Kingdom Berkshire Women's Aid Full time

    **Berkshire Women’s Aid (BWA)** **Title**:Addison Men’s Project Worker** **Full Time**:37.5 hours per week **Annual Leave**:25 days per annum **Salary**: £22,000 per annum **Contract: Fixed term until September 2023** The Addison Men’s Project is a pilot specialist service providing outreach support to male survivors of domestic abuse. As an...

  • Addison Men’s Project Worker

    1 day ago

    Reading, United Kingdom Berkshire Women's Aid Full time

    **Berkshire Women’s Aid (BWA)** **Title**:Addison Men’s Project Worker** **Full Time**:37.5 hours per week **Annual Leave**:25 days per annum **Salary**: £22,000 per annum **Contract: Fixed term until September 2023** The Addison Men’s Project is a pilot specialist service providing outreach support to male survivors of domestic abuse. As an...

  • Critical Care Outreach Nurse INTERNAL ONLY

    2 weeks ago

    Reading, United Kingdom Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job summary PLEASE NOTE: INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY Due to maternity leave our Critical Care Outreach service is offering an opportunity for an experienced nurse with critical care experience to join the team on on a 6 month secondment with the possibility of this being extended to a year. You would be joining a highly skilled team, working closely...

  • Critical Care Outreach Nurse INTERNAL ONLY

    1 day ago

    Reading, United Kingdom Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job summary PLEASE NOTE: INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY Due to maternity leave our Critical Care Outreach service is offering an opportunity for an experienced nurse with critical care experience to join the team on on a 6 month secondment with the possibility of this being extended to a year. You would be joining a highly skilled team, working closely...

  • Community Support Worker

    2 days ago

    Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom Cardea Healthcare Full time

    Cardea Healthcare is a specialist healthcare recruitment agency providing outreach services. We are currently recruiting for charismatic and friendly Community Support Worker who will be working with a variety of people within the community with a wide range of needs. The main responsibilities of the job are to support the people within their own homes or...

  • Community Support Worker

    2 days ago

    Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom Cardea Healthcare Full time

    Cardea Healthcare is a specialist healthcare recruitment agency providing outreach services. We are currently recruiting for charismatic and friendly Community Support Worker who will be working with a variety of people within the community with a wide range of needs. The main responsibilities of the job are to support the people within their own homes or...

  • Community Support Worker

    3 days ago

    Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom Cardea Healthcare Full time

    Cardea Healthcare is a specialist healthcare recruitment agency providing outreach services. We are currently recruiting for charismatic and friendly Community Support Worker who will be working with a variety of people within the community with a wide range of needs. The main responsibilities of the job are to support the people within their own homes or...

  • Community Support Worker

    1 day ago

    Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom Cardea Healthcare Full time

    Cardea Healthcare is a specialist healthcare recruitment agency providing outreach services. We are currently recruiting for charismatic and friendly Community Support Worker who will be working with a variety of people within the community with a wide range of needs. The main responsibilities of the job are to support the people within their own homes or...

  • Community Support Worker

    13 hours ago

    Reading, United Kingdom Cardea Healthcare Full time

    Cardea Healthcare is a specialist healthcare recruitment agency providing outreach services. We are currently recruiting for charismatic and friendly Community Support Worker who will be working with a variety of people within the community with a wide range of needs. Job Summary The main responsibilities of the job are to support the people within...

  • Youth Worker

    1 week ago

    Reading, United Kingdom RAW Full time

    **Role overview** **It is essential for this role that you have a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle that has business insurance.** **Interview Date: TBC** RAW, working in partnership with the NHS, is driving a vibrant new approach to working with young people (YP) with complex needs across the Thames Valley area. This service will have...