Outreach Worker
Listed on 2026-09-13
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Social Work
Human Services/ Social Work, Community Health, Substance Abuse Counselor -
Healthcare
Human Services/ Social Work, Community Health, Substance Abuse Counselor
Overview
Change Grow Live
are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.
Our core values are‘Be open, be compassionate and be bold’and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Homelessness
Outreach Worker
who has the skills and experience to engage with people sleeping rough with the aim of moving them into more settled lifestyles.
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Location: St Helens
Contract Type:Permanent
Responsibilities What you'll be doingYou'll spend much of your time out in communities, building relationships and connecting people with the support they need.
Your role will include:
- Identifying and engaging people who are rough sleeping or at risk of homelessness
- Delivering assertive outreach and supporting people who may be reluctant to engage with services
- Supporting people to access accommodation, healthcare, treatment and recovery services
- Working closely with drug and alcohol services to reduce harm and improve wellbeing
- Building strong partnerships with housing providers, local authorities and health services
- Supporting individuals to identify strengths, build resilience and achieve personal goals
- Advocating for people experiencing multiple disadvantage and ensuring their voice is heard
- Maintaining accurate records and contributing to service performance and outcomes
No two days are the same. This is a role that requires resilience, creativity, curiosity and a genuine commitment to helping people achieve positive change.
Why join us?At Change Grow Live, we're building services that are rooted in communities, driven by evidence and focused on creating lasting impact.
You'll join a supportive team that values innovation, collaboration and professional development, while making a tangible difference to the lives of people across Merseyside.
Our StrategyOur ambition is simple: to help people live healthier, safer and more fulfilling lives.
To achieve this, we're building services that are:
- Built on evidence and compassion
- Rooted in communities
- Focused on prevention, recovery and long-term outcomes
- Driven by collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement
As a Homelessness Outreach Worker, you'll play a key role in helping us deliver that vision across St Helens.
Our ambition is simple: to help people live healthier, safer and more fulfilling lives.
To achieve this, we're building services that are:
- Built on evidence and compassion
- Rooted in communities
- Focused on prevention, recovery and long-term outcomes
- Driven by collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement
As a Homelessness Outreach Worker, you'll play a key role in helping us deliver that vision across the region.
What We Offer
- Enjoy a dedicated weekly Wellness Hour, access to our Wellness Hub, and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental and emotional health.
- We're committed to your development, with extensive training, funded learning, and pathways into senior or specialist roles.
- Benefit from transparent pay, a contributory pension scheme, and additional support through our wellbeing resources.
- Start with 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays(pro rata), increasing to the maximum 30 days over five years of service.
- Join a supportive, values-led team where you'll feel encouraged and valued from your very first day.
- Where possible, we're open to discussing working patterns that help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Enjoy discounts on…
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