Homelessness Outreach Officer

5 days ago


Kendal, Cumbria, United Kingdom Westmorland and Furness Council Full time
Homeless Outreach Officer

We are seeking a motivated and solution-focused individual to join our Homeless Team as a Homeless Outreach Officer. This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference in the lives of local people and be part of a team that is dedicated to providing support and services to those in need.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Engage with vulnerable adults, including those with mental health issues, offending history, learning disabilities, and substance misuse, to build rapport and encourage long-term change.
  • Visit hotspots and sleep sites in the borough to provide support and services to individuals sleeping rough.
  • Work in partnership with statutory and non-statutory agencies to provide a customer-focused service in the housing sector.
  • Travel efficiently around the borough to conduct visits and attend meetings, with a full UK driving licence and access to a car being advantageous.
Requirements:
  • Experience of outreach/community-based working with homeless or other socially excluded people, or equivalent skills and ability.
  • Ability to work in a customer-focused environment and provide excellent communication skills.
  • Enhanced DBS check required.
Benefits:
  • Flexible working opportunities.
  • Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.
  • Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise).
  • Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms.
  • Competitive rates of pay.


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