Street Outreach Worker (Health)

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. The Dr Hickey Surgery Street Outreach Worker (Health) The closing date is 04 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Working across Westminster, you will engage with people sleeping rough and those at risk of homelessness, supporting them to access healthcare, housing, benefits, and wider support services. You will work closely with GPs, housing providers, outreach teams, hospitals, prisons, mental health services, drug and alcohol services, and voluntary organisations to ensure people receive support when they need it most. Main duties of the job Carry out street outreach and community engagement. Support GP registration and access to healthcare. Assist individuals to access housing, welfare benefits and support services. Support people following hospital discharge or release from prison. Build positive relationships and encourage ongoing engagement with services. Advocate for patients and work collaboratively with partner agencies. Maintain accurate records and contribute to service monitoring About us The Dr Hickey Surgery has been providing specialist healthcare for people experiencing homelessness since 1987. We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Street Outreach Worker to help people sleeping rough access healthcare, housing, welfare benefits, treatment, and recovery services. This is an opportunity to work directly with some of Westminster's most vulnerable residents, helping them overcome barriers, build trust, improve their health, and move towards a more stable future. Details Date posted 29 October 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £33,840 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 3 years Working pattern Full-time Reference number A5380-26-0001 Job locations 3-7 Arneway Street Westminster London SW1P 2BG United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Job DescriptionJob Title Street Outreach Worker (Health) Employer The Dr Hickey Surgery, Westminster Reports To Practice Manager Clinically Accountable To Outreach GP Lead Hours 37.5 hours per week Location The Dr Hickey Surgery, Westminster, with regular outreach work across Westminster, including street settings, hostels, day centres, hospitals, temporary accommodation, and partner agency locations. Job Purpose The Street Outreach Worker will play a key role in improving access to healthcare and support services for people sleeping rough or experiencing homelessness in Westminster. The postholder will proactively engage individuals who face barriers to accessing healthcare and mainstream services, helping them access primary care, housing support, welfare benefits, immigration advice, mental health services, substance misuse services, and wider community resources. Working within a specialist homeless healthcare service, the postholder will build trusting relationships with people who may be socially excluded, reluctant to engage with services, or experiencing multiple disadvantage. The role will focus on reducing health inequalities, improving access to treatment, promoting wellbeing, and helping individuals move towards improved health, stability, and independence. The Street Outreach Worker will work closely with healthcare professionals, housing providers, homelessness services, hospitals, prisons, social care teams, drug and alcohol services, and voluntary sector organisations to ensure a coordinated and effective response to individuals experiencing ro