Role: Outreach Officer
Contract Length: Initially for a 3-month period (with potential for extension)
Location: Hybrid Medway
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £25 per hour
Security Clearance: DBS
Spinwell is recruiting for a Outreach Officer for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF OUTREACH OFFICER
* To provide a supportive outreach response to rough sleepers. You will be responsible for conducting outreach work across the organisation to verify, engage and support rough sleepers. You will have experience in dealing with rough sleepers with multiple needs and able to work with challenging behaviour.
* To follow up individuals sleeping rough and liaise with partner agencies to deliver multi-agency reports and interventions, within the organisation.
* To provide information and advice on support services available and provide assistance in exploring various housing options. To seek resettlement and move on options for long term rough sleepers.
* To be able to adapt working practises to work with vulnerable people both on the streets and within accommodation.
* To carry a case load of clients, ensuring they are effectively supported and this is followed up with effective casework management including client centred support plans, risk assessments and needs assessments.
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