Ipswich Housing Action Group (ihAg), Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2EF £13,414 per annum (£26,465 full time equivalent) 19 hours per week Permanent Reference: 0165 Required as soon as possible Your role This is role is part of the Rough Sleeper Project, funded by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. It is a well-established role and is an integral part of identifying and addressing the needs of rough sleepers in Ipswich. Your responsibilities We are looking for an Outreach worker prepared to start early on foot to locate and engage with people sleeping rough within the Ipswich boundary and offer initial support to encourage them into services and to move off the streets into appropriate accommodation. You will work in collaboration with Ipswich Borough Council and partner agencies. You will participate in weekly meetings and maintain up to date records. You will need: You will have experience of working with people who are homeless or rough sleepers or those who have complex needs such as alcohol or substance use, mental health issues, a history of trauma and/or offending/antisocial behaviour. Ideally you will be familiar with working with statutory and voluntary agencies and be able to find creative ways to engage with people. You must also be able to assess and manage risk and work independently (the role will involve lone working), using your own initiative, and work as part of a team. Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification (docx), which is part of the application pack, for more details. About us ihAg is a busy local charity supporting people who are at risk of, or are experiencing, homelessness. The Advice Team provide a daily point of human contact, and support people with the huge range of practical and emotional issues they can face if they are currently homeless, or at risk of losing their home. The Chapman Centre is a homelessness hub for social interaction, practical support and advice. ihAg is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of people with additional vulnerabilities and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please note that this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We will offer you: This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our hardworking and dedicated Advice Team. At ihAg, we have a positive can-do culture, which is supportive of all staff as well as service users. We have a robust Employee Assistance Package in place to support the wellbeing of staff. To find out more Please read the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy (pdf), Equality and Diversity at Work (pdf) and Recruitment of Ex Offenders (pdf) For an informal discussion only, please call Hayley Kendall on 07871 617032 How to apply Please complete the Application Form (docx) Alternatively, please visit our website at: www.ihag.co.uk/ vacancies for an application pack More information can be found on our website and social media about this role and ihAg’s work in general. Complete the application form, ensuring you address the points in the person specification, and send it with your CV to Janice Hubbard, Business Support Co-ordinator, at janiceihag.co.uk Closing date: midday, 29 April 2025 .