Who we are

Are you passionate about helping vulnerable individuals live independently? Join our team as an Outreach Support Worker, providing tailored community-based care to people with autism, complex and mental health needs. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an award-winning charity with over 60 years’ experience of supporting people with learning disabilities to stay healthy, be safe and live well. The Outreach Support Worker is responsible for delivering practical and emotional support, developing and delivering person-centred care, and working in partnership with local agencies to promote positive outcomes.

About the role

As an Outreach Support Worker, you will provide flexible, community-based support to adults with learning disabilities who live in their own homes, with family, or in supported living settings. Your focus will be on enabling each person to live as independently as possible while achieving their individual goals and aspirations.

The Outreach Support Worker will build positive, professional relationships based on trust and respect, taking time to understand each person’s strengths, preferences, communication style, and support needs. Support may include developing independent living skills such as meal planning and preparation, budgeting and money management, travel training, maintaining a tenancy, and accessing healthcare services. It may also involve accompanying individuals to social groups, volunteering opportunities, college courses, employment placements, faith groups, or recreational activities. The post holder will actively promote social inclusion, confidence-building, and the development of meaningful relationships.

The role requires accurate record-keeping, maintaining clear communication with your team, and following safeguarding, health and safety, and medication policies at all times. You will be expected to respond calmly and appropriately to challenging situations, using positive behaviour support approaches where required.

This is a community-based role, so flexibility is essential. You may be required to work earlies, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays on a rota basis to meet the needs of the people we support. You will work in partnership with families, carers, social workers, healthcare professionals, and other agencies to ensure a coordinated and consistent approach to support.

Above all, this role is about empowerment, enabling people to make choices, take positive risks, build skills, and live fulfilling lives on their own terms.

About you

The ideal candidate will be a well organised person with the ability to deliver successful outcomes for the people we support. You will be confident networker and relationship builder with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

You must be able to demonstrate the ability to develop strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. As a self-starter, you will be able to use your own initiative, can problem solve and prioritise, with good planning and organisational skills. In addition, you will need a positive, resilient attitude, and be flexible and adaptable.

Relevant training will be provided. Adherence to our values is core to our recruitment and will be tested through interviews and during probation. We are looking for someone who has a good understanding of the needs of people with learning disabilities and can work collaboratively to achieve our goals. The ideal candidate will be able to self-motivate and work independently whilst keeping in line with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s values.

Why join us

We offer continuing opportunities for learning and development together with regular supervisions and support for all our staff. We offer:

• the opportunity to work flexibly
• up to 38 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• a generous pension scheme
• season ticket loans
• family friendly policies and personal/professional development packages

How to apply

Please take the time to read the job details before applying. To apply please submit your up to date CV to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and complete the online application form using the apply button below. We will not be able to shortlist your application if we do not receive both your application and your CV.

Please ensure that you select ‘Outreach Support Worker (Camden)’ on the online form selection options under section 4 of the application form.

To be successful in this process you must uphold the values and standards we expect in the workplace, including being open and honest throughout and treating the people we support and our staff with dignity and respect. Any failure may lead to the withdrawal of any offer of employment or work.

Closing date: 5:00pm on Thursday 30 April 2026 – Ref 832

Note: all successful applicants will be DBS checked and must be able to provide employment or professional references covering the last three years.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from all groups.