Outreach Caseworker

Location: Mid Essex Chelmsford, Braintree, Maldon (plus wider area around Broomfield Hospital)

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Hours: 35 per week

Contract: Fixed term contract (6 months)

Additional Requirement: Applicants must have a full licence (2 years) and access to a vehicle.

Are you ready to make a real difference by helping people reduce their reliance on emergency care services? Do you want to help people navigate complex health and social care systems? Are you passionate about reducing unnecessary emergency service use and improving lives?

As an Outreach Caseworker
, you'll work directly with individuals who frequently access urgent care services. You'll help them identify unmet needs, build coping strategies, and connect with the right support. This role is vital in creating a more compassionate, efficient, and person‑centred care environment.

• Supporting individuals with complex needs to reduce their use of A&E, 999, and mental health services.
• Building strong relationships with health, social care, and emergency service partners.
• Creating personalised support plans and co‑producing exit strategies with service users.
• Attending multi‑disciplinary meetings and advocating for service users across agencies.

• Experience in casework across mental health, substance use, or other community‑based services.
• Strong communication and coaching skills to influence and support vulnerable individuals.
• Confidence in managing safeguarding concerns and working independently.
• Emotional intelligence, resilience, and a commitment to inclusive practice.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 15th March 2026 23:59

• Flexible working:
  Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing.
• Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
• Pension scheme:
  Up to 6% contributory pension.
• Learning & Development: A range of career & learning opportunities.
• Discounts:
  Blue Light Discount Card, Tickets For Good & employee benefits platform.
• Wellbeing Support:
  Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App.
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  Work:
  Lease a bicycle through the scheme.

We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme for UK‑based roles. During your application, you'll have the option to apply under the scheme.

At the British Red Cross, we value diversity and maintain an inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers. We champion our teams in bringing their true selves to work, free from discrimination. This is achieved through reporting and assistance from our internal networks:
Race and Ethnic Equality (REEN), LGBT+, Disability and Wellness (DAWN), Gender, Carers, and Young Staff Network.

Together, we are the world's emergency responders.