Rough Sleeper Outreach Worker

FTC until 31st March 2029

Full Time (37 hours per week)

Make a real difference where it matters most!

Do you want a role where every day has purpose Where your work genuinelychanges lives

Were looking for a passionate and resilient Rough Sleeper Outreach Worker to join our Housing Options team and play a vital role in helping to end rough sleeping across Stockport. This is more than a job its an opportunity to support people at the most critical point in their lives and help them move towards safe sustainable housing and brighter futures.

Working as part of the Greater Manchester Rough Sleeper Initiative youll take a proactive person-centred approach meeting people where they are building trust and helping them take positive steps forward.

What youll be doing

• Engaging directly with people sleeping rough building trusted relationships
• Developing personalised housing and support plans
• Actively sourcing accommodation and removing barriers to access
• Carrying out outreach including early mornings evenings and flexible working patterns
• Working in partnership with housing providers health services social care and the police
• Mediating with family and friends to help secure alternative accommodation where possible
• Supporting Greater Manchester rough sleeper counts and wider initiatives
• Identifying safeguarding concerns early and taking action to protect vulnerable individuals
• Motivating and empowering people to move towards independence and stability

About you

Youre someone who thrives in a challenging but incredibly rewarding environment. Youre resilient empathetic and driven to make a difference.

You will have:

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust quickly
• Experience or understanding of homelessness and the challenges people face
• Knowledge of housing legislation (e.g. Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996)
• A flexible proactive approach to outreach work
• The ability to motivate and inspire positive change
• Strong organisational skills including accurate record keeping
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle

If youre motivated by purpose and want to be part of meaningful change in your community wed love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of something life-changing.

The SHG Be You approach sums up our belief that everyone has the right to be who they are and to be that person at work in line with SHGs looking to improve diversity within our teams to enhance this culture and to be truly representative of the communities we work in.

This role will be on Skylight terms and conditions.

The successful applicants appointment will be subject to satisfactoryenhancedclearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We understand that if you dontmeet every requirement you may be hesitant to apply but westill want to hear from you and encourage you tosubmit an applicationdetailing your experiences achievements and the value you can bring to our team.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to complete your application please contact the People & OD Team on

Please note that we do not accept applications through third-party websites. To ensure your application is reviewed please apply directly through our careers page.

We encourage you to apply early! We may close the vacancy sooner if we find the right candidate.

Closing Date: 21st June 2026

Interview Date: 2nd July 2026

Welcome to Stockport Homes Group (SHG) an umbrella organisation for four socially responsible interdependent companies within the housing sector. What makes us unique is our vision: one where entrepreneurship and commercialisation go hand in hand with social impact.

We are Stockports largest landlord managing over 12000 properties on behalf of Stockport Council and Private Landlords as well as our own growing portfolio of new build homes.

As builders landlords architects and developers we believe in collective responsibility for more affordable housing. Equally through a commitment to a range of wrap around services we look for ways to improve peoples lives: fromadvice and support on health and wellbeing to employmenteducational opportunitiesand help in the home.

All our profit is reinvested within thegroup to maximise opportunities for those who most need our help.

Companies within SHG:

Stockport Homes- Stockport Homes was formed in 2005 to manage housing stock across Stockport on behalf of Stockport Council. As a limited company we operate as an ALMO which is an Arms length management organisation so whilst the company is owned by the Council we operate independently on day-to-day matters and in delivering services to our customers. We are committed to providing quality homes across Stockport and listening to the voice of our customers to continually improve our services.

Three Sixty - Three Sixty delivers innovative high-quality construction maintenance and facilities management services across Stockport Greater Manchester and Cheshire. We are trades people who operate with a friendly community-led approach. We get the balance right between excellent customer service and service delivery. We take pride in giving back to our local communities and each year we Gift Aid our profits to SKylight to support the work they do to help Stockport and the borough thrive.

Skylight - SKylight is a Charitable Community Benefit Society established in 2018 dedicated to transforming lives in Stockport. We work closely with local communities to support people into employment alleviate poverty and enhance digital skills. Our services help individuals live independently while fostering strong community networks particularly for those facing disadvantages. We are proud to contribute to making Stockport a great place to live and work.

Viaduct Housing Partnership - Formed in 2017 Viaduct is a development partnership between Stockport Homes Group and Stockport Council focusing on building more affordable homes in Stockport.

SHG is proud to be an award-winning organisation dedicated to transforming the lives and communities of our customers and as a public-private sector fusion SHG is focused on future growth and excellence - looking for the best people to join the Group to be on this exciting journey.