Foreign Nationals Outreach Worker

 

• Engage with Foreign Nationals who are rough sleeping, sex working by participating in street-based outreach sessions at various times of the day and night
• Hold a small caseload of service users who are known to the Outreach and Community Team the Foreign Nationals Outreach Worker will act as the main coordinator providing comprehensive assessments and Drug and Alcohol support
• Providing screening, assessment, and recovery planning and onward referral 
• Reducing drug and alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community 
• Providing advocacy for access to partnership services. 
• To complete planned outreach projects with partner agencies to and offer support to any individuals who require support Including street counts, satellite delivery for vulnerable groups.
• Working with service users to support social (re)integration, enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives: promoting recovery, resilience, peer support and self-determination 
• To work with the Police, the Home Office and anti-trafficking agencies when necessary to address issues relating to exploitation and trafficking

 

 

• Have a strong understanding of substance misuse issues and experience of working within a similar field
• Proactive and able to work on own initiative with excellent time management and prioritising skills. 
• Knowledge of services available in various countries of origin.
• Be a supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in partnership with a wide range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders 
• Understand the importance of information governance processes and commit to follow and apply all necessary safeguards 
• Seek out learning opportunities to improve and broaden your professional knowledge and skills and to contribute and oversee the learning and development of others 
• Experience of working with people who have been trafficked or victims of modern-day slavery

 

 

 

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service “Capped at 30 days” 
• Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme 
• Contributory pension scheme 

• Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc. 
• A friendly and supportive team 
• Training, career development & progression opportunities 
• Refer a friend scheme and receive vouchers if candidate is successful.  

  

 

 

We want to understand your experiences, achievements and strengths, so please make sure your application reflects your own story and clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria and the impact you've made in previous roles.

There's no need to write in a particular style. The strongest applications are those that are authentic, specific and clearly demonstrate your skills, experience and potential. We look forward to learning more about you.

 

 

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

CGL points 23 to 28 (£28,557.79 - £32,802.41)

N/A - Outside London Weighting Area

23/8/2026

ChelseaFlyn | chelsea.flynn@cgl.org.uk | 07884573504

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