Outreach Support Worker

Central Recruitment is working with an organisation dedicated to providing safe, high-quality accommodation for young people.

Our client is currently recruiting three permanent Outreach Support Workers to support young adults aged 18-25 leaving the care system across North and East London. The service provides semi-independent supported accommodation, helping young people develop the skills and confidence to live independently.

• 37.5 hours per week
• Monday - Friday
• Shifts:
  
  09:00 - 17:00
• Permanent
• £28,860 per annum

This is an outreach role, working across multiple supported accommodation services in North and East London. You will be office-based one day per week. A car allowance and business mileage are provided.

• Support young adults aged 18-25 to develop and sustain independent living skills (budgeting, cooking, cleaning, tenancy management)
• Deliver structured keywork sessions and co‑producing individual support plans with each resident
• Assist with education, employment and training goals – including CV writing, job applications and college enrolment
• Maintain accurate, timely records using our digital case management system – including keywork notes, risk assessments and support plans
• Work collaboratively with the wider team to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all residents at all times
• Liaise with local authority leaving care teams, social workers, personal advisers and other professionals
• Support residents to manage mental health, wellbeing and personal challenges in a trauma‑informed way
• Accompany residents to appointments with external agencies (GP, Job Centre, local authority, etc.)
• Respond calmly and professionally to conflict, emotional distress or challenging behaviour

• At least 1 year of experience working with young adults aged 18-25 in a care, supported housing or semi‑independent living setting
• Genuine understanding of the challenges faced by care leavers making the transition to independent living
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and trauma‑informed approaches to working with care experienced young adults
• Strong written and verbal communication skills – you will produce keywork records, risk assessments and support plans to a professional standard
• Confident IT skills and ability to use digital case management and reporting systems
• Current Safeguarding certification – or willingness to complete upon appointment
• Current valid right to work in the UK
• Minimum 12 months’ paid experience in a front‑line social care role within the last 3 years
• A fully enhanced DBS either registered on the DBS update service or issued within the last 12 months, or willingness to apply for one through Central (at a cost of £60)
• Employment or education history to cover the last 5 years which can be verified through the referencing process

• NVQ / QCF Level 3 (or above) in Health & Social Care, Housing or a related discipline
• Experience supporting young adults into education, employment or training (EET)
• Knowledge of the Children (Leaving Care) Act, Care Act 2014 and Pathway Planning frameworks

• Full UK driving licence and access to a car