2,584 Outreach Worker jobs in the United Kingdom

Your new company
You will be joining Birmingham City Council on a temporary on-going basis as a Community Outreach Worker.
Your new role
You will be required to build excellent relationships with local communities, increase awareness of waste minimisation and recycling best practices. This will also include the reduction of contaminated materials and identification of new opportunities.
What you'll need to succeed
Organising and delivering engagement and educational events, community meetings, forums and events to represent Birmingham City Council's environmental services operations
Engaging positively to obtain community feedback on recycling and waste collection and recycling services to inform policy decisions and future service improvements
Collaborating with internal departments, including Waste Operations, Environmental Services and
Recycling Teams. Developing and implementing community engagement strategies that promote sustainable waste management and recycling
Preparing reports, presentations and outreach materials to support engagement activities and improve public understanding of waste collection, waste minimisation and recycling responsibilities
Working closely with key internal and external partners, including Housing Services, Resident Engagement,
Community Safety, Social Services and the Police. Addressing waste-related challenges and supporting estate improvement projects
Working with external organisations such as DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) and the CIWM Chartered Institution of Waste Management, and other relevant industry bodies to remain abreast of development opportunities.
Identifying and supporting the implementation of innovative waste reduction and recycling initiatives to enhance community engagement and service efficiency
Assisting the budget holder with basic budget monitoring, including tracking team-related expenses and ensuring expenditure aligns with planned activities.
Contributing to developing and refining materials, procedures, best practice guidance, educational resources, engagement protocols, feedback tools, and strategies for engaging hard-to-reach communities.
Providing public-facing advice and guidance on local waste policy, environmental best practices and relevant legislation, without enforcing regulations.

What you'll get in return
This role is starting as soon as possible, offering 19.23 per hour inc. of holiday. This will be paid to you on a weekly basis.


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• Conduct outreach activities in the community to identify individuals and families in need of support.
• Build rapport and establish trusting relationships with service users from diverse backgrounds.
• Assess the needs of individuals and families, including social, economic, and health-related factors.
• Provide information, advice, and signposting to relevant community services, agencies, and resources.
• Assist service users in accessing services, such as housing support, employment assistance, and healthcare.
• Develop and implement individual support plans in collaboration with service users.
• Organize and facilitate community events, workshops, and group activities to promote social inclusion and well-being.
• Collaborate with local authorities, charities, and other community organizations to enhance service delivery.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case records and submit regular reports on outreach activities and outcomes.
• Advocate for service users to ensure they receive the support they require.
• Respond to safeguarding concerns and follow established protocols.
• Monitor the effectiveness of support provided and make referrals for ongoing assistance.
• Promote awareness of the organization's services within the community.
• Participate in team meetings and professional development opportunities.
• Maintain a safe working environment during outreach activities.

• A qualification in Health and Social Care, Community Development, Social Work, or a related field is desirable.
• Previous experience (2+ years) in community work, social care, outreach, or a similar role.
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with individuals from diverse and potentially vulnerable backgrounds.
• Understanding of the challenges faced by individuals within the community, such as poverty, homelessness, mental health issues, or addiction.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and active listening skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload effectively.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Proficiency in IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• A compassionate and non-judgmental approach.
• A valid driving license and access to a vehicle is highly advantageous for community-based work.
• Knowledge of local resources and support services in the Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK area is beneficial.
• Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis?

Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?

If you can embody our values ofHope, Courage, Togetherness , andResponsiveness , and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, wed love to hear from you.

Community Outreach Worker (Community Support Service)
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• To undertake the proactive recruitment and engagement of the local community into appropriate learning opportunities.
• Undertake delivery of information, advice and guidance work to adults ensuring referral to appropriate support services as required.

• Undertake partnership working with employment services and other relevant agencies to ensure vacancy awareness and workforce development needs are known and shared

• Engage in appropriate capacity building of community and voluntary groups within the locality.
• Undertake a needs analysis of local communities working with other partners and providers.
• Liaise with designated FE Colleges within the Joint Working Partnership to ensure learners access appropriate courses in community settings and the provision of appropriate tutors.
• Gain appropriate learner feedback in order to monitor and improve the quality of provision.
• Support learners/placements/participants to ensure that personal learning goals are achieved
• Tracking individuals' progression as appropriate
• Ensure that all Management Information including enrolment, retention, attendance and achievement recording of all learners is collated and available in respect of contract requirements, inspections and all performance management targets and that appropriate income claims are completed on time.
• Work with the I Can Dudley team and partners to agree targets and service delivery to meet identified local needs.
• Engage in relevant marketing activities to ensure that the work of the I Can Dudley team is well known within the local area.
• Advise managers of potential development opportunities to ensure that the service remains responsive and proactive to the needs of local residents
• Work with partners from relevant services and agencies to ensure service delivery is effective and co-operative, value for money and does not duplicate or compete with other provision within the areas.
• Participate in supervision processes in support of personal development and ensure that relevant staff development needs are shared with Line Management.
• Undertake training as appropriate to meet any changes in standards or appropriate legal requirements as required.
• Able to be flexible to work daytimes, evenings and weekends as required

Connect2Dudley is a trading style of Dudley & Kent Commercial Services LTD - A joint venture between Dudley Metropolitan Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dudley is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

• To undertake the proactive recruitment and engagement of the local community into appropriate learning opportunities.
• Undertake delivery of information, advice and guidance work to adults ensuring referral to appropriate support services as required.

• Undertake partnership working with employment services and other relevant agencies to ensure vacancy awareness and workforce development needs are known and shared

• Engage in appropriate capacity building of community and voluntary groups within the locality.
• Undertake a needs analysis of local communities working with other partners and providers.
• Liaise with designated FE Colleges within the Joint Working Partnership to ensure learners access appropriate courses in community settings and the provision of appropriate tutors.
• Gain appropriate learner feedback in order to monitor and improve the quality of provision.
• Support learners/placements/participants to ensure that personal learning goals are achieved
• Tracking individuals' progression as appropriate
• Ensure that all Management Information including enrolment, retention, attendance and achievement recording of all learners is collated and available in respect of contract requirements, inspections and all performance management targets and that appropriate income claims are completed on time.
• Work with the I Can Dudley team and partners to agree targets and service delivery to meet identified local needs.
• Engage in relevant marketing activities to ensure that the work of the I Can Dudley team is well known within the local area.
• Advise managers of potential development opportunities to ensure that the service remains responsive and proactive to the needs of local residents
• Work with partners from relevant services and agencies to ensure service delivery is effective and co-operative, value for money and does not duplicate or compete with other provision within the areas.
• Participate in supervision processes in support of personal development and ensure that relevant staff development needs are shared with Line Management.
• Undertake training as appropriate to meet any changes in standards or appropriate legal requirements as required.
• Able to be flexible to work daytimes, evenings and weekends as required

Connect2Dudley is a trading style of Dudley & Kent Commercial Services LTD - A joint venture between Dudley Metropolitan Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dudley is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Background

Early Help utilises a strength-based approach to provide empowering, interventions to children and families to help address emerging worries and affect positive change to improve the longer-term outcomes of children and young people.

Key Responsibilities

• As the lead professional you will coordinate support with our multi-agency partners to ensure that a whole family approach is taken to ad.

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Red Snapper Recruitment are recruiting an assertive outreach worker for a client of ours based in Gloucester.

Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: 25,235 per annum

Based in our Gloucester office, you'll travel across the county, working directly with those in need. This role requires resilience, problem-solving, and a proactive mindset to navigate challenges and create long-term, positive change.
Main duties and responsibilities

• Identify and build relationships with people who are rough sleeping in Gloucestershire, using outreach sessions and regular visits to agencies/venues visited by people who are rough sleeping.
• Complete needs and risk assessments for clients leading to the delivery of support plans which meet individual client needs.
• Give clients advice and information to provide an enabling service so that they can access appropriate services and accommodation.
• Undertake rostered outreach sessions including early morning, evenings and weekends.

Person Specification

• A valid UK driving licence 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 and challenging behaviours.

Due to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, I am afraid your application has been unsuccessful.
We are a dedicated recruitment company providing top quality professionals and services to Housing Providers across the UK.
Red Snapper Recruitment is a member of the Red Snapper Group.
The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates.
The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.

Red Snapper Recruitment are recruiting an assertive outreach worker for a client of ours based in Gloucester.

Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: 25,235 per annum

Based in our Gloucester office, you'll travel across the county, working directly with those in need. This role requires resilience, problem-solving, and a proactive mindset to navigate challenges and create long-term, positive change.
Main duties and responsibilities

• Identify and build relationships with people who are rough sleeping in Gloucestershire, using outreach sessions and regular visits to agencies/venues visited by people who are rough sleeping.
• Complete needs and risk assessments for clients leading to the delivery of support plans which meet individual client needs.
• Give clients advice and information to provide an enabling service so that they can access appropriate services and accommodation.
• Undertake rostered outreach sessions including early morning, evenings and weekends.

Person Specification

• A valid UK driving licence 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 and challenging behaviours.

Due to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, I am afraid your application has been unsuccessful.
We are a dedicated recruitment company providing top quality professionals and services to Housing Providers across the UK.
Red Snapper Recruitment is a member of the Red Snapper Group.
The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates.
The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.

Location: Swindon
Salary: 85 to 95 per day
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30-15:30

Are you a Criminology or Psychology Graduate looking to make a real impact on young lives? Do you want to support children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs who are at-risk of gang involvement? Are you passionate about early intervention?

If so, this role could be the perfect next step for you!

A special provision in Swindon is seeking a resilient graduate to join their team as an SEMH Teaching Assistant. Many of the pupils struggle with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and often exhibit anti-social and challenging behaviours. You will help mentor, guide and engage pupils, helping to steer them away from negative influences and towards positive life choices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify the needs and risks of each pupil.
• Help students develop emotional resilience and positive coping strategies.
• Deliver one-to-one and small group interventions to prevent anti-social behaviours.
• Build strong, positive relationships with pupils.
• Assist teachers in creating a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Support mentoring, interventions and therapeutic strategies tailored to each student.

Why This Role?

This is an excellent stepping stone if you are looking to build experience for a future career in:

• Outreach Work
• Social Work
• Youth Justice
• Educational Psychology

You will have the opportunity to work alongside educational psychologists, social workers, and youth intervention teams, gaining hands-on experience and benefiting from training and career development opportunities.

If you are an approachable, patient and resilient graduate, looking to make a difference, then apply today!

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