Education Outreach Support Worker

Are you someone who’s compassionate, proactive, and loves helping others build confidence and independence? Do you enjoy being out and about, meeting people, and making a real difference in your community? We’re looking for a part time Outreach Support Worker to join us on a fixed term contract, to support vulnerable individuals across the Epping and Harlow area of Essex. You’ll be helping people overcome challenges related to mental health, physical health, and employment. 
 
Start by visiting customers in their homes, helping them maintain their tenancies and build essential life skills.
Support individuals with navigating welfare benefits, accessing services, and building confidence.
Liaise with external agencies to ensure customers get the right support at the right time.
Please note, this isn’t a personal care worker role. You’ll help customers build resilience, develop skills, and take control of their lives. You’ll be part of a passionate team that’s committed to helping people flourish, and you’ll have the freedom to work independently while making a real impact. A role where your support creates independence.
 
Understands housing support needs and welfare benefits
Can provide pre-tenancy advice and ongoing tenancy support
Holds a valid UK driving licence and has access to a vehicle
Is happy to undergo an Enhanced DBS check
 
25 days’ annual holiday (plus bank holidays)
~Flexible benefits scheme including healthcare, dental, tech, vouchers, and more
~ Life assurance at 4x your salary
~ Up to 10% pension contribution

Peabody is not a licensed UK sponsor, so we’re unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
 
The role is community based, so you will need to hold a valid UK driving licence and has access to a vehicle, to be able to travel around the community. 
 
The role is part time - Hours and days to be discussed during the interview. 
 
Interviews will be held in person at our Pitsea office on the 17th November.