About the Service: Via Rough Sleepers Projects

Via offers an integrated community service providing Intensive Recovery Outreach and Dedicated Support to rough sleepers in Camden and Islington. This CQC-registered project delivers wrap-around care to street-active individuals dealing with substance misuse, mental health issues, and trauma.

The service combines clinical interventions (such as OST and community detox) with psychosocial support to help individuals re-engage with mainstream health and housing services.

Your Responsibilities

As an Outreach Practitioner found via Government Jobz, you will:

• Conduct assertive street outreach to engage/re-engage homeless individuals.
• Deliver evidence-based psychosocial interventions and harm reduction advice.
• Conduct risk assessments and create person-centered care packages.
• Liaise with partner agencies (housing, GPs, mental health teams) to ensure holistic care.
• Monitor and support health interventions like BBV (Blood Borne Virus) screenings and Naloxone distribution.

Who Should Apply?

No direct substance misuse experience? No problem. Via values potential and provides comprehensive training. They are specifically looking for individuals who are:

• Empathetic & Resilient: Capable of supporting people with complex trauma and mental health needs.
• Strong Communicators: Able to build rapport with hard-to-reach individuals.
• Adaptable: Comfortable working varied hours and in diverse street environments.
• Committed to Diversity: Via encourages applications from women and people of color, even if you don’t meet every single requirement.

Benefits & Application

Via offers a generous package including 30 days annual leave, health and wellbeing initiatives, and extensive professional development opportunities.

Note: Via does not accept CVs. You must apply using their official form on the Via Careers Portal. For an informal chat, contact Patricia Ballard at 0300 303 4545.