Outreach Specialist x 3
Location: West Sussex
Contract: Fixed term for 12 months
Hours: 35 per week (Monday to Friday 9-5, occasional evenings)
Salary: £26,797 per annum based on 35 hours per week plus £300 per annum flexi working allowance

Could your skills and experience help vulnerable people who access health care more than expected?

We are looking for 3 Outreach Specialists in West Sussex to join our team of experts and be a key part of our national network. Help us collaborate on best practices and spread the power of kindness!

You will be part of an innovative programme, supporting 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 help.

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 the 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 a chance to make a difference.

Are you ready to take on this exciting new role?

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

Building strong relationships with partners advocating for access to statutory services.
Supporting people to self-manage and achieve outcomes that improve their overall wellbeing.
Spending time out in the community, meeting people in their homes, in cafes or in a local park.
Working intensively with a rolling caseload, helping to detect and address unmet social needs.
Receiving triaged ‘step down’ referrals from health authorities.

To be a successful Outreach Specialist:

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

Closing date for your application is Sunday 22nd October 2023.

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

Holidays: 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.

These roles are working out in the community with your home as a base.

We are proud to participate in the disability confident scheme for roles based in the UK. During the application process, you will be asked if you wish to apply under the scheme.

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 dedicated 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 assistance 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