Outreach Support Worker

AdTalent Recruitment • Permanent • Leeds, West Yorkshire, England • £38.40k - £41.20k / year • 1w ago

Outreach / Support Worker
Leeds LS12
£27,000 - £29,000 per annum
Full-time (37 hours) | Permanent
Free onsite parking

About Us

At Simon on the Streets, our mission is simple: providing hope to those without a voice. We support people across Leeds who are experiencing homelessness, including those who are rough sleeping, sofa surfing, or living in temporary accommodation.

The Role

We are looking for a compassionate and committed Outreach / Support Worker for an exciting new project to deliver trauma-informed, person-centred support to individuals facing homelessness in Leeds.

You will work flexibly across street outreach, community settings, and within clients’ accommodation or safe spaces. The role involves supporting people to access essential services such as housing, healthcare, substance misuse support, benefits, and domestic abuse services.

You will also provide emotional support and meaningful befriending, helping individuals rebuild trust, increase confidence, and move towards stability and independence.

Key Responsibilities

Engage individuals not accessing other services
Carry out needs and risk assessments
Develop and deliver support plans
Provide advice, advocacy, and practical support
Support people into new tenancies, at point of referral and beyond
Support with budgeting, living independently and integration back into the community
Maintain accurate case records
Manage a varied caseload
Work with external agencies and partners, both statutory and third sector
Represent the organisation when required

About You

You will be empathetic, resilient, and passionate about supporting vulnerable people.

Essential experience:

Working in homelessness, housing, addiction, or similar fields
Trauma-informed approaches
Managing complex caseloads
Safeguarding and record keeping
Multi-agency working

Key skills:

Strong communication and organisation
Ability to work under pressure
Proactive and flexible approach
Good judgement and initiative
Team-focused with a positive attitude

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable.

Benefits

Pension scheme
25 days annual leave (rising to 28) plus bank holidays and birthday off
£65 winter clothing allowance
Access to counselling services

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the wellbeing and rights of those we support. All staff must work in line with safeguarding policies.

Apply today and help make a real difference in Leeds.

Other suitable experience includes Outreach Worker, Support Worker, Homelessness Support Worker, Housing Support Worker, Community Support Worker.

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