Assertive Outreach Worker

Job Role: Assertive Outreach Worker

Salary: £10,480 (FTE £26,200 per year)

Hours: 15 hours per week

Contract type: Permanent

Location
:
Rural Gloucestershire Forest of Dean, Tewkesbury, Cotswold and Stroud.

Valid driver's license and access to own vehicle – business insurance will be required for roles involving travel for work.

While our office base is in Gloucester, this is a county-wide role and there may be times when you'll be required to work in other districts across Gloucester to support service delivery. Flexibility and a willingness to travel are important aspects of the position.

Ability to work flexibly, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends when required.

Please note this role requires frequent travel across districts

Alongside is the new name for Julian House. We work with people experiencing social exclusion across the South and West of England, providing outreach, accommodation and support. Our clients may be sleeping rough, fleeing abuse, rebuilding after trauma, leaving prison, recovering from addiction, or trying to settle safely in a new community. Whatever their starting point, we work alongside people to help build safety, stability and independence.

If you’d like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we’re looking for

As an Assertive Outreach Worker
, you’ll be on the frontline supporting individuals experiencing rough sleeping to take positive steps towards a safer, more stable future.

Based in Gloucester
, you’ll work out in the community, building trust, tackling challenges head‑on, and helping people access the support they need. This is a fast‑paced, hands‑on role where resilience, initiative, and a proactive mindset are key.

Join a passionate team, work alongside partner agencies, and help create lasting change. If you’re ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you!

Identify and build relationships with people who are rough sleeping in Gloucestershire, using outreach sessions and regular visits to agencies/venues visited by individuals who are rough sleeping.

Maintain client records, so they are accurate and fully updated at all times.

Ensure all clients are provided with high-quality person-centred services which takes a strength-based and trauma-informed approach.

Work collaboratively taking a multi‑agency approach to safeguard clients.

Please note:
Job descriptions are not exhaustive, and the successful candidate may occasionally be asked to take on other duties that align with the key responsibilities outlined.

Full driving licence and access to own car for work purposes.

Experience working with vulnerable adults and/or people with complex needs and challenging behaviours.

Access to our Rewards Platform, which includes an Employee Assistance Programme and Health Cash Plan

27 days annual leave
, including an extra day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays - increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment (pro rata for part-time staff)

30% staff discount at Julian House charity shop

A generous and competitive pension scheme

A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted

Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators

For all the fantastic and valuable work, you’ll be doing, you’ll be eligible for the Blue Light Card which offers amazing discounts on thousands of brands

Reflective Practice sessions from objective, external facilitators

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