Outreach Support Worker

Company: Peabody
Apply for the Outreach Support Worker
Location: Basildon
Job Description:

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Vacancy Reference peabodygroup/TP/19331/1494

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent Part Time

Monday to Friday | 22.5 Hours Per Week | 9AM to 5PM | Hybrid / Community based

Working Hours:

22.5

Location:

Essex Region – Covering Basildon, Billericay, Wickford area with base office in Pitsea

Closing Date:

06/11/2026

Vacancy Category:

Service Area:

C & S Commissioned Contracts

Directorate:

Care & Support, Inclusion & Communities

Our Vacancy

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 OutreachSupportWorker to join the team, supporting vulnerable individuals across Basildon – so a full UK driving licence and access to your own car is essential.

You’ll be helping people overcome challenges related to mental health, physical health, and employment. What you might look like:

  • Start by visiting customers in their homes, helping them maintain their tenancies and build essential life skills.
  • Supportindividuals with navigating welfare benefits, accessing services, and building confidence.
  • Liaise with external agencies to ensure customers get the rightsupportat the right time.
  • Provide crisis intervention when needed, always withempathyand professionalism.

What makes this role special

Please note, this isn’t a 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’scommittedto helping people flourish, and you’ll have the freedom to workindependentlywhile making a real impact.

Could it be you?

We’re looking for someone who:

  • Has experience (professional or voluntary) in asupportiverole
  • Has worked with individuals facing mental health, health-related, or employment challenges
  • Understands housingsupportneeds 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)
  • Flexible benefits scheme including healthcare, dental, tech, vouchers, and more
  • Up to 10% pension contribution

This is truly a role where yoursupportcreates independence

PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.

Interviews will be heldin personat our Pitsea office on the 16th November 2026.

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Posted: October 24th, 2026