Complex Needs Outreach Worker
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Job Summary
Were looking for a compassionate and motivated Complex needs outreach Worker to join our team in West Kent. Based in Sevenoaks you will be reaching out to people experiencing rough sleeping often with complex needs such as mental health substance misuse or learning disabilities and support them to find and keep safe accommodation.
Youll build trust with people who may be wary of traditional services helping them to access housing health care and the support they need to rebuild their lives. Working closely with local partners youll be active in supporting vulnerable individuals out of homelessness.
The role requires:
- Excellent communication and people skills and experience of working with people who have experienced homelessnesshowevercandidates without this experience / knowledge will still be considered as full training and ongoing support will be provided.
- Excellent partnership working skills and the ability to build strong relationships.
- An understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people.
- Experience of helping vulnerable and complex people and supporting them through a process of change.
- An understanding of key homelessness legislation
- A sound understanding of the support needs of people who are experiencing homelessness or with low incomes including rent payments/arrears.
- A commitment to supporting people by helping them to build on their strengths.
- Driver with own transport
Working pattern: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday with some flexibility required.
Contract type: Fixed-Term to March 2026
Interview date: TBC
Please note salaries are pro-rata for part-time positions.
For further information about the role or to have an informal chat with the recruiting manager please contact Michael Farbrace on or email
The charity
Porchlight is a charity supporting people who are homeless vulnerable and isolated. At Porchlight we are passionate about helping vulnerable people to reach their full potential. We strive for a fairer society where vulnerable people find stability the most excluded are included and where homelessness and poverty are things of the past.
Porchlight is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Porchlight is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and adults at risk.
The benefits
Generous annual leave entitlements
Generous pension scheme
Occupational sick pay
Occupational maternity and support pay
Employee assistance programme
Cycle to work scheme
Access to mental health first aiders
Sponsorship for professional qualifications
Staff loans
Hybrid and flexible working
Life assurance
Documents
Key Skills
- Load & Unload
- Shipping & Receiving
- Mac Os
- Forklift
- Freight Experience
- Lift Truck Experience
- Basic Math
- Tanker Experience
- Warehouse Experience
- Commercial Driving
- Driving
- Heavy Lifting
