Rough Sleepers Outreach Practitioner Job in London with Sponsorship, Apply Now

Location
London, United Kingdom

Type
Full Time

Salary (£)
31,081 to 33,665 per year

About Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust work at the front lines of healthcare, reaching people others might miss. From helping rough sleepers at Heathrow to supporting long-term recovery, they believe that access to care shouldn’t depend on your postcode. They focus on person-centred recovery, forming strong partnerships that drive real change across communities. If you’re looking to join a team that cares where others walk away, this might be your next step.

Job details

Benefits

• Visa sponsorship available for eligible international applicants
• Supportive work environment with ongoing professional development
• Flexible working hours designed to help balance life and work
• High-impact role focused on outreach and recovery
• Close-knit team culture with strong multidisciplinary support

Requirements

• Diploma or NVQ Level 4 in Health and Social Care
• Experience in community outreach or substance misuse support
• Skilled in risk assessment, case management, and care planning
• Comfortable working with vulnerable or rough-sleeping individuals
• Strong communication and IT literacy
• Motivated, adaptable, and able to manage workload independently

Salary Details

This is a full-time permanent role offering £31,081 to £33,665 per year depending on experience. The trust provides NHS pension, training, and other benefits.

About the Role

This role is all about reaching people before they slip through the cracks. Based in Hillingdon, including high-need areas like Heathrow, you’ll be supporting rough sleepers or those at risk of it. You’ll assess their needs, help them access drug and alcohol treatment, and make sure they’re linked into GP and healthcare services.

It’s a hands-on role that mixes clinical duties, street-level outreach, and partnership work with criminal justice services. You’ll be supported by senior drug and alcohol practitioners while managing a caseload of low to medium complexity. Each step you take matters—because for many, you’re not just part of their recovery, you’re the start of it.

Looking for UK job opportunities where you can make a difference fast? This one comes with immediate start jobs UK consideration and wraps you in a supportive work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out assessments and help build care plans tailored to each client
• Support individuals in registering with a GP and accessing health services
• Deliver harm minimisation advice and motivational interventions
• Act as keyworker for a caseload under supervision
• Liaise with partner agencies and criminal justice teams for joint support
• Use outcome monitoring tools to track progress and improve care
• Maintain accurate electronic records

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position requires an enhanced DBS check due to direct client contact.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Equal Opportunity Statement

They welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse workforce.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Hillingdon Borough, London, United Kingdom
• Contact: Via NHS Jobs Portal

Reference Number
CNWL123456

How To Apply
Want to help people rewrite their stories from the street to recovery? Apply now while the window’s open.