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Vacancy Reference peabodygroup/TP/19331/1433
Number of Positions:
1
Contract Type:
Permanent Full Time
Monday to Friday | 16.5 Hours Per Week | 9AM to 5PM | Hybrid / Community based
Working Hours:
16.5
Location:
Covering Harlow and Epping in Essex with base office at Pitsea
Closing Date:
18/10/2026
Vacancy Category:
Service Area:
C & S Commissioned Contracts
Directorate:
Care & Support, Inclusion & Communities
Our Vacancy
Outreach Support Worker – Covering Harlow and Epping
Part Time – 16.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Are you someone who’scompassionate, 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? If so, this could be the perfect role for you.
We’re looking for a part time OutreachSupport 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.
What your day might look like
- 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 rightsupport at the right time.
- Provide crisis intervention when needed, always withempathy and professionalism.
What makes this role special
Please note, this isn’t a personal care worker role. This is a role where it’s about empowering people, not doing things for them. You’ll help customers build resilience, develop skills, and take control of their lives. You’ll be their cheerleader, guide and advocate.
You’ll be part of a passionate team that’scommitted to helping people flourish, and you’ll have the freedom to workindependently while making a real impact. A role where yoursupport creates independence.
Could it be you?
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has experience (professional or voluntary) in asupportive role
- Has worked with individuals facing mental health, health-related, or employment challenges
- Understands housingsupport needs and welfare benefits
- Can provide pre-tenancy advice and ongoing tenancysupport
- Communicates clearly and solves problems with confidence
- Holds a valid UK driving licence and has access to a vehicle
- Is happy to undergo an Enhanced DBS check
What you’ll get in return
- 25 days’ annual holiday (plus bank holidays)
- 2 paid volunteering days each year
- Flexible benefits scheme including healthcare, dental, tech, vouchers, and more
- Up to 10% pension contribution
Please read before applying:
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 26th October.
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