Homelessness Outreach Support Worker – Wakefield

£14.38/hr | Wakefield | 37.5hrs/week | 3 month temp-perm opportunity | ASAP start

Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable people and making a real difference in your community?

As an Outreach Support Worker, you’ll be on the frontline of tackling homelessness, working directly with people who are sleeping rough and helping them take the first steps towards safety, stability, and a brighter future.

This is more than a support worker job. It’s an opportunity to build trust, provide hope, and help people access the accommodation and specialist support they need to transform their lives.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Make a genuine difference in the lives of vulnerable adults
• Join a supportive and close-knit outreach team
• Receive full training, shadowing, and ongoing support
• Work in a varied role where no two days are the same
• Help people move from crisis to independence
• Build a lasting partnership with NursLink, giving you access to future opportunities and career progression.

Shift Pattern

• 37.5 hours per week
• 7-day rota, including weekends
• Typically 1 in 4 weekends
• Outreach shifts: 5:30am – 1:30pm
• On-site shifts: 7:00am – 3:00pm
• 30-minute unpaid break

What You’ll Be Doing:

Working alongside a dedicated team, you’ll be joining a specialist rough sleeping outreach service providing access to emergency accommodation, longer-term housing solutions, and the support services people need to rebuild their lives.

You’ll start some days before sunrise, heading out across Wakefield to identify and engage with people who are sleeping rough. Through compassionate, non-judgemental conversations, you’ll offer immediate support and access to emergency accommodation.

You’ll also work closely with individuals once they’re placed into accommodation, helping them navigate services including:

• Housing and homelessness support
• Mental health services
• Substance misuse services
• Healthcare providers
• Criminal justice services

Every day brings new challenges, new people, and new opportunities to make a lasting impact.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is resilient, empathetic, and confident communicating with people from all walks of life.

Essential Requirements

• Full UK driving licence
• Access to your own vehicle
• Ability to work early mornings and weekends on a rota basis
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Compassionate, patient, and non-judgemental approach
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable Experience

• Homelessness support
• Housing support
• Rough sleeping outreach
• Supported housing
• Mental health support
• Substance misuse services
• Criminal justice services
• Adult social care or community support work

Apply Today

If you’re looking for a rewarding Support Worker role where you can make a meaningful difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV and take the next step in your career supporting vulnerable adults experiencing homelessness.