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Community Outreach Worker (CSS Housing)

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Posted on Jun 10, 2026 by CV-Library
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Not-for-Profit
Immediate Start
£26k - £26.5k Annual
Full-Time
Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis?

Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?

If you can embody our values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness, and Responsiveness, and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you.

Community Outreach Worker (CSS Housing)
Reference: 363
Salary: £26,000 - £26,500 per annum
Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week (5 days per week)
Reports to: Senior Lead Complex Needs and Community
Working base: West Hertfordshire + possible Herts countywide travel.

About the Service

Community Outreach Workers support people with complex needs who have Housing issues as a primary need. This includes people who may have drug and alcohol difficulties. Particularly when they are coming into repeat contact with Police, Tenancy Sustainment Services, Housing and Homelessness Services and Environmental Health Services.

The five-day post will be delivered in West Hertfordshire. With the flexibility to travel Hertfordshire County.

The purpose of the Hertfordshire Mind Network Community Outreach Worker role is to:

* Provide advice, information, onward referral and holistic support to clients with coexisting drug and alcohol difficulties and mental ill-health. These will be clients who are presenting to the Police, Anti-Social Behaviour, Tenancy Enforcement, Housing and Environmental Health Services within Hertfordshire.

* Ensure that the safety and wellbeing of the client is monitored and reviewed regularly.

* Remain a source of independent support for all clients.

* Embed a person centred and solution focused approach in all aspects of the role.

* Raise greater awareness of complex needs and the effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) amongst local service providers. Supporting them to gain confidence in working positively and consistently with people who have multiple needs.

We offer:

* Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays)

* An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period.

* Ongoing training relevant to your role.

* An Employee Assistance Programme.

* Eligibility for blue light card.

* Health cover (after 6 months employment) - compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments.

Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle (or equivalent) is essential for this role.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 3rd July 2026 at 5pm
Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted on a rolling basis. Early submissions are encouraged.
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis at our Watford Wellbeing Centre
N.B. Please quote reference number 363 when completing your application for this role.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.

Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. Our inclusive approach recognises the unique skills, knowledge, and perspectives that lived experience brings to our team.

No agencies please

Reference: 225230425

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Community Outreach Worker (CSS Housing)

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 10, 2026 by CV-Library

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Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Not-for-Profit
Immediate Start
£26k - £26.5k Annual
Full-Time
Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis?

Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?

If you can embody our values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness, and Responsiveness, and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you.

Community Outreach Worker (CSS Housing)
Reference: 363
Salary: £26,000 - £26,500 per annum
Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week (5 days per week)
Reports to: Senior Lead Complex Needs and Community
Working base: West Hertfordshire + possible Herts countywide travel.

About the Service

Community Outreach Workers support people with complex needs who have Housing issues as a primary need. This includes people who may have drug and alcohol difficulties. Particularly when they are coming into repeat contact with Police, Tenancy Sustainment Services, Housing and Homelessness Services and Environmental Health Services.

The five-day post will be delivered in West Hertfordshire. With the flexibility to travel Hertfordshire County.

The purpose of the Hertfordshire Mind Network Community Outreach Worker role is to:

* Provide advice, information, onward referral and holistic support to clients with coexisting drug and alcohol difficulties and mental ill-health. These will be clients who are presenting to the Police, Anti-Social Behaviour, Tenancy Enforcement, Housing and Environmental Health Services within Hertfordshire.

* Ensure that the safety and wellbeing of the client is monitored and reviewed regularly.

* Remain a source of independent support for all clients.

* Embed a person centred and solution focused approach in all aspects of the role.

* Raise greater awareness of complex needs and the effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) amongst local service providers. Supporting them to gain confidence in working positively and consistently with people who have multiple needs.

We offer:

* Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays)

* An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period.

* Ongoing training relevant to your role.

* An Employee Assistance Programme.

* Eligibility for blue light card.

* Health cover (after 6 months employment) - compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments.

Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle (or equivalent) is essential for this role.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 3rd July 2026 at 5pm
Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted on a rolling basis. Early submissions are encouraged.
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis at our Watford Wellbeing Centre
N.B. Please quote reference number 363 when completing your application for this role.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.

Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. Our inclusive approach recognises the unique skills, knowledge, and perspectives that lived experience brings to our team.

No agencies please
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