P4 Recruitment are working together with a charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. They are currently recruiting for an Assertive Outreach Worker (Part time.)
If you'd like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we're looking for!
Job Role: Assertive Outreach Worker
Salary: £19,600 per year (full-time equivalent £24,500)
Hours: 30 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Bath
Additional information:
- Flexibility to work early morning/evenings and occasional weekends
- Participate in on-call rota (approximately 1 in every 4 weeks, £100 a week when on-call)
- A valid UK driving license and access to own vehicle - business insurance will be required for roles involving travel for work
- Please note there may be opportunities to pick up relief shifts depending on the projects needs
The Role:
As an Assertive Outreach Worker, you will contribute to delivering a top-tier, person-centred outreach service to individuals experiencing rough sleeping in Bath. Your role will involve implementing a locally agreed-upon approach aligned with the No Second Night Out initiative. As a member of our team, you will conduct outreach and hot spot visits throughout the local area to identify individuals experiencing rough sleeping and provide them with the necessary support and services tailored to their immediate needs, this will involve some early mornings/evenings alongside occasional weekend outreach sessions.
Please note, that this role will require some flexibility and being able to walk a number of miles in all weather conditions.
Responsibilities include:
- To undertake assertive outreach and hot spot visits across the locality area including during unsocial hours, maintaining a regular street presence
- Carry out risk and needs assessments with identified rough sleepers to secure access to services which are suitable for their immediate needs
- Work within No Second Night Out guidelines when working with those new to the streets
- To recognise indications of substance misuse, mental health needs, personality disorders, and behavioural issues and make appropriate referrals to relevant agencies
- Maintain complete, accurate and up-to-date client records using our client record system
Qualifications / Requirements:
- A valid UK driving license and access to own vehicle - business insurance will be required for roles involving travel for work
- Experience working with vulnerable adults and/or people with complex needs
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