Outreach Specialist
Location: Harrow & Brent
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 per week
Salary: £26,797 – £27,117 per annum (depending on experience) plus ILW of £3,344 per annum if applicable

Could you support vulnerable people in your community?

Join us as an Outreach Specialist and be a key part of our national network. Help us collaborate on best practices and spread the power of kindness!

As part of our innovative programme, you’ll support people who access health care, emergency care and mental health services, more than expected. You’ll aid individuals, with intricate challenges including mental health, substance misuse, long term conditions, trauma history, who are often wary of support.

We’re on a mission to break down barriers and reshape perceptions for this group. Our goal: dismantling stigma and transforming mindsets and behaviours that hinder their path to recovery and support. If you’ re an authentic and compassionate person, you could be perfect to connect with these vulnerable people.

This is more than just a job; this is an opportunity to make a difference. We can’t wait to welcome you, you’ll be part of a team of experts and will have endless opportunities to develop. Are you ready to take on this exciting new role?

What will a day in the life on an Outreach Specialist entail?

You will build strong relationships with partners, the Liaison Psychiatry Department at Northwick Park Hospital and the Community Mental Health Teams advocating for access to other statutory services.
You will support people to self-manage and achieve outcomes that improve their overall wellbeing.
You will spend time out in the community, meeting people in their homes, in cafes or in a local park.
You will work intensively with a rolling caseload, helping to identify and address unmet social needs.
You will receive triaged ‘step down’ referrals from the LPS at Northwick Park Hospital.

To be a successful Outreach Specialist

You will have experience of working alongside mental health and/or drug and alcohol services. You can also demonstrate your ability in supporting people to achieve good outcomes.
You can juggle multiple tasks, handle crisis calmly and be able to build strong relationships.
You’ re able to think ‘outside the box’ and have strong negotiation and communication skills to empower people to achieve ‘what matters to them’.
You are resilient, courageous and kind person, confident of lone working procedures and able to keep meticulous support records
You are experienced in person centred support planning and dynamic risk assessing.

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Sunday 1st October 2023.

Please note that early application is encouraged, as we’ll be reviewing applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert in advance of the closing date.

In return for your dedication and expertise, you’ll get:

Holidays: Up to 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.
Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.
Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
Wellbeing Assistance: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
Team Working: Champion our mission in a collaborative team.
Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses.

At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the support of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Youth Network.

Connecting human kindness with human crisis