Best Social Care in Harlow, Essex

Peabody is seeking a part-time Outreach Support Worker on a fixed-term contract to support vulnerable people across Harlow and the wider Epping area. This is a rewarding Social Care role in Essex where you’ll help customers build stability, independence, and confidence while working in the community. Key Responsibilities - Visit customers in their homes across Harlow and Epping, providing person-centred support to sustain tenancies - Help people develop practical life skills, routines, and resilience to live more independently - Support customers to access welfare benefits, health services, employment support and local community resources - Complete support plans, risk assessments, and accurate case notes in line with safeguarding and organisational standards - Work collaboratively with partner agencies, landlords, and internal teams to achieve positive outcomes What You’ll Need - Experience supporting vulnerable adults, ideally within housing, mental health, or community outreach services - Good knowledge of safeguarding, boundaries, and trauma-informed approaches (training considered) - Strong communication and organisation skills, with confidence working independently in the community - Desirable: understanding of welfare benefits, tenancy sustainment, and local Essex support services Why Apply Join Peabody and make a measurable difference locally, with a competitive salary from £32,242 p/a and the chance to grow your support work career in Essex.