Outreach Support Worker

Outreach Support Worker – Help People in Braintree, Maldon & Uttlesford Live Independently and Thrive

Are you someone who loves being out and about, meeting people, and making a real difference in your community? As an Outreach Support Worker, you’ll be the friendly face helping individuals overcome challenges and build the confidence to live independently. You won’t be doing things for people—you’ll be empowering them to do it for themselves.

This is a mobile role supporting people across Braintree, Maldon, and Uttlesford with everything from housing and health to employment and wellbeing. You’ll need a full UK driving licence and access to a car—but we’ll provide the purpose, the passion, and the team spirit.

What you’ll do

• Visit customers in their homes to help them maintain tenancies and build essential life skills
• Support people with navigating welfare benefits, accessing services, and building confidence
• Liaise with external agencies to make sure customers get the right support at the right time
• Provide crisis intervention when needed, always with empathy and professionalism
• Champion independence—this isn’t care work, it’s empowerment work

What you’ll need

• Experience in a supportive role (paid or voluntary)
• Understanding of mental health, physical health, and employment-related challenges
• Knowledge of housing support and welfare benefits
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check

Why Join Us?

When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values:
Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together.
We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.

What We Offer

• 25 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Two paid volunteering days each year
• Flexible benefits scheme including healthcare, dental, tech, vouchers, and more
• Life assurance at 4x your salary
• Up to 10% pension contribution
• Family-friendly policies

Please read before applying

This is a mobile role supporting people across Braintree, Maldon, and Uttlesford, so access to a car is essential.
Interviews will be held in person on Wednesday 29th October 2025 at the Colchester Octagon office.
Please note: Peabody does not offer sponsorship for this role.

If this sounds like we are right for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you.
Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact George Murphy, Talent Specialist at
george.murphy@peabody.org.uk