Senior Outreach Worker – London

1 day ago

London, United Kingdom Yvonne Lewis Group Full time

YLG Limited is seeking a dedicated Senior Outreach Worker to join our street-based outreach service supporting individuals experiencing homelessness across London. This role involves regular travel around the boroughs, engaging rough sleepers, conducting assessments, and coordinating access to support and accommodation. The position includes lone working and requires someone confident, empathetic, and able to work autonomously during varied and unsocial hours.

Key Responsibilities

* Conduct street-based assessments for new rough sleepers and follow-up casework.

* Plan, organise, and deliver outreach shifts using referral and mapping intelligence.

* Support clients by making referrals to accommodation pathways and relevant services.

* Plan annual street counts, map hotspot areas, and compile rough sleeper data.

* Attend meetings and liaise closely with partners and support agencies.

* Support access to accommodation, healthcare, day centres and housing advice services.

* Lead on crisis intervention for complex cases with the Team Manager.

* Build effective working relationships with local and regional organisations.

* Contribute to service development aligned with strategies such as No Second Night Out.

* Support cold weather initiatives, annual counts, and outreach-focused projects.

* Work with partners regarding voluntary returns and, where needed, Immigration Enforcement.

* Assist the Service Manager with monitoring expenditure, volunteer expenses, and timesheets.

Person Specification

Experience & Knowledge

* Experience working with homeless clients.

* Knowledge of substance misuse, harm minimisation, and recovery models.

* Understanding of immigration and benefit entitlement for EEA and non-EEA clients.

* Awareness of rough sleeper pathways, London initiatives, and relevant support agencies.

* Understanding of barriers faced by rough sleepers and planned support principles.

Skills

* Ability to empower vulnerable individuals in a client-focused manner.

* Strong multi-agency coordination and communication skills.

* Ability to risk-assess dynamically and work safely while lone working.

* Strong organisational skills and ability to work under pressure.

* Confident with IT applications and report writing.

* Flexibility to work early mornings and late evenings as required

  • Senior Outreach Worker

    3 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Yvonne Lewis Group Full time

    YLG Limited is seeking a dedicated Senior Outreach Worker to join our street-based outreach service supporting individuals experiencing homelessness across London. This role involves regular travel around the boroughs, engaging rough sleepers, conducting assessments, and coordinating access to support and accommodation. The position includes lone working and...

  • Adolescent Outreach Senior Case Worker and Social Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Greater London, United Kingdom South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust Full time

    Adolescent Outreach Senior Case Worker and Social Worker South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust is recruiting an experienced Band 7 Social Worker to join our established Adolescent Outreach Team. The team is fortunate to have a full multidisciplinary representation and high staff retention. The multidisciplinary team is skilled and highly...

  • Hiv Outreach Workers

    2 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Spectra CIC Full time

    Job description Spectra’s HIV Outreach Worker will deliver sexual health and well-being outreach and support for targeted groups in commissioned London boroughs, focusing on those at increased risk of poor sexual health. Working with the HIV Prevention Coordinator and other sexual health staff, the postholder will deliver targeted and general HIV...

  • Outreach Worker

    3 days ago

    London, United Kingdom Morgan Hunt Full time

    Job Title: Outreach Worker Hours: 37.5 per week Location: Newham Assignment: 3 months (possible extension) Pay: 13.50 - 17.50 per hour Rota: Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00 or 06:00-14:00 We are looking for an Outreach Worker to join our Newham London based client's outreach team. This fantastic opportunity will see you joining a superb service which...

  • Adolescent Outreach Senior Social Worker — Coordination

    2 weeks ago

    Greater London, United Kingdom South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust Full time

    A mental health service provider in Greater London is seeking an experienced Senior Case Worker to join the Adolescent Outreach Team. This full-time role involves providing care coordination and assessment for clients while working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have a background in social work, a commitment to...

  • Intensive Outreach Case Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Greater London, United Kingdom Learning Disability London Limited Full time

    Are you looking for a new challenge and a rewarding career in social care, then LDN London has the job for you! The Intensive Outreach Case Worker will work within the community to empower people to with learning disabilities to live independently. Entries must be submitted before: 10:00am on Monday 1 December 2025 – Ref: 784 LDN London is an award-winning...

  • Outreach Worker

    1 day ago

    London, United Kingdom SPEAR Full time

    x 2 POSITIONS AVAILABLE 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri) Permanent Wandsworth £25,755 An amazing opportunity to help change the lives of marginalised rough sleepers and help them move from rough sleeping to independence. About Us We are SPEAR, a charity dedicated to helping homeless people in South West London find secure accommodation and work towards a...

  • Community Outreach Worker

    1 week ago

    London, United Kingdom Empowerhouse LTD Full time

    We are looking for an organised, motivated and enthusiastic Outreach Support Worker to join our Empowerhouse Outreach Team. This is an exciting opportunity to join our Team, providng on - call outreach support to young people between the ages of 16 - 22, accross all 7 of our provisions. The On-Call Support worker will liaise directly with each home to...

  • Outreach Support Worker

    5 days ago

    London, United Kingdom Peabody Care & Support Full time

    **Peabody**has an exciting opportunity for an **Outreach Support Worker** on a **full time, permanent** **basis**based at our Sundial Centre, **East London. **In return, you will receive a competitive salary of **£23,847 per annum.** **About the Outreach Support Worker** **role**: As an **Outreach Support Worker** you will provide a service where planned...

  • Flexible Senior Adolescent Outreach Social Worker

    2 weeks ago

    City Of London, United Kingdom South West London & St George's Mental Health NHS Trust Full time

    A leading mental health provider in London is seeking an experienced Band 7 Social Worker for their Adolescent Outreach Team. The successful candidate will liaise with multidisciplinary staff, manage safeguarding cases, and provide consultations to various agencies. They will also oversee less experienced social workers while maintaining high professional...