Outreach Support Worker

Outreach Support Worker

Salary: £25,000 – £26,000 per annum (pro rata for part-time) PLUS £1,200 annual car allowance plus mileage
Contract: Full-time or Part-time, Permanent
Location: Community-based across the Surrey / Hampshire area.

We are delighted to be supporting a well-established and highly regarded organisation in their search for a compassionate and resilient Outreach Support Worker. This is a rewarding opportunity to support young people as they transition to independent living, helping them build the skills, confidence and stability needed for adulthood.

This is a community-based role where you will work independently with young people across your caseload, while benefiting from the support, guidance and collaboration of an experienced and highly supportive team.

You will be joining a passionate and highly regarded team, committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support and achieving positive outcomes.

The Role

As an Outreach Support Worker, you will work directly with young people, providing tailored support to enable them to live independently and achieve positive outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting young people to develop independence and essential life skills
• Helping young people to develop transferable, lifelong independence skills
• Supporting young people to improve communication and build positive relationships with peers, professionals and family
• Delivering structured key-work sessions, including budgeting, education and tenancy support
• Supporting young people to access education or training opportunities, including AQA programmes or local colleges
• Helping to increase self-esteem, self-belief and resilience
• Encouraging positive behaviours and helping young people understand accountability and personal responsibility
• Using restorative approaches to support behaviour change and break negative cycles
• Supporting young people with time management and accessing constructive, positive activities
• Signposting to local services, including housing, health, sexual health and recreational provision
• Supporting young people to sustain accommodation.
• Providing emotional and practical support in a safe and supportive manner
• Maintaining accurate records, reports and outcome tracking (including Outcomes Star)
• Working collaboratively with external agencies, local authorities and stakeholders
• Promoting safeguarding, wellbeing and positive risk management at all times

About You

We are looking for someone who is empathetic, organised and able to build strong, professional relationships with young people.

You will bring:

• Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals (desirable)
• A sound understanding of safeguarding, child protection and leaving care legislation
• The ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload
• Confidence in recording information and producing clear reports
• Emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• A flexible and proactive approach

Essential requirements:

• Full UK driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle for work
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

What’s on Offer

• £1,200 annual car allowance plus mileage
• Full onboarding & training programme
• Twice yearly bonus scheme
• Flexible working arrangements (no shift work)
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Additional birthday leave
• Company pension
• Mobile phone and laptop provided
• Supportive team environment

This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality support and making a lasting difference to young people’s lives.

To discuss this role in more details contact Hannah at Not For Profit People