Outreach Specialist Support Worker

Outreach Specialist Support Worker

Cardiff

40 hours per week

£30,492.57 per annum / £14.66 per hour

10 month temporary contract

Support people experiencing homelessness to move forward

This charity delivers outreach services to people experiencing homelessness across Cardiff, including street-based outreach, accommodation support and community-based floating support.

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Outreach Specialist Support Worker to join the First Response Assertive Outreach Service, providing flexible and responsive support to individuals who are rough sleeping or at immediate risk of homelessness.

You will work as part of a specialist outreach team to:

• Deliver assertive, street-based and on-foot outreach across Cardiff


• Provide consistent, compassionate support to individuals in crisis


• Respond quickly to newly homeless people


• Enable rapid access to housing and specialist support services


• Support people to build hope, motivation and a pathway away from homelessness


• This is a hands-on role within a 7-day outreach service, requiring flexibility and resilience.

About you

You will bring:

• A strong commitment to supporting vulnerable people


• Good verbal and written communication skills


• Integrity, accountability and a person-centred approach


• The ability to work flexibly and as part of a team


• Excellent knowledge of housing, homelessness and related complex social issues


• You will be happy to work from an office, while also being out and about on the streets of Cardiff


• Willing to work days and spending a few hours out a couple of evenings per week


• A DBS on the update service and access to your own vehicle

What's on offer:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)


• Contributory pension scheme


• Season ticket loan


• Childcare voucher scheme


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Salary of £30,492 (hourly rate of £14.66 per hour)

To apply, please contact Keeran @ Moxie People - We look forward to hearing from you.