Job Description
Do you want to get out there and work in a role where you will support an end to rough sleeping in Bristol?
St Mungo s is expanding its Bristol Outreach team to better support people experiencing street homelessness. We re looking for 2 dedicated individuals to join the team as Outreach Workers where you will work with those living in vehicles and caravans - an increasing group affected by Bristol s housing crisis.
Our belief is that rough sleeping is an intrinsically harmful and dangerous activity both for the individual and for the wider community. Therefore, we take a proactive and assertive approach to supporting people away from this activity. Our aim is to support people to recover from the effects of rough sleeping and move away from a street lifestyle permanently.
Working as an Outreach Worker you will:
- Work with people living in vehicles and caravans to assess their needs and deliver a person-centred support that meet peoples individual needs and connect them to suitable housing options (including Meanwhile sites).
- Help people access vital services like healthcare, substance use support, and adult social care.
- Work in partnership with multi-disciplinary teams and agencies across the city to meet client s individual needs.
- It s not always an easy job, but the opportunity to work with different people every day, helping individuals experiencing homelessness and the local community end the harms of rough sleeping can be highly rewarding.
You will work on a weekly shift rota including mornings, evenings, weekends and bank holidays. This helps us to ensure we are available to support people experiencing homelessness when they need us the most.
About you
We are always on the lookout for people who share our ambitions. You don t need direct experience to succeed in this rewarding role; if you are ready to get out there and support our clients, we encourage you to apply!
- You will have good communication skills with the ability to network and build effective relationships with a variety of people, a good understanding of the complex issues faced by homeless people and the difficulties they experience in accessing services.
- If you think you have the resilience and patience to work with people who may have complex needs and challenging behaviour, we will provide you with the tools and training to support clients to end rough sleeping for good.
- Due to the nature of this role a full UK or equivalent driving license is essential for this post. Alternatively, proficiency in cycling would also be suitable.
St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the document tab on the advert page on our website.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10 am on 27 August 2025
Interview and assessments on: 4-5 September 2025
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
- Great Pay and Other Benefits
