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We’re committed to delivering high-quality, safe and affordable homes for our communities. Our Housing Service plays a critical role in shaping housing policy, supporting vulnerable residents, and enabling the delivery of affordable housing schemes across the District.As our new Housing Policy and Enforcement Manager, you’ll lead a dedicated team of four, which includes one Housing Enabling Officer, two Senior Private Sector Housing Officers, and one Private Sector Housing Support Officer, alongside indirect line management of external contractors. You’ll shape long-term plans, deliver projects that make a real difference, and work closely with partners to drive forward the Council’s housing ambitions.Everything you need to knowWe’re looking for an experienced housing professional with strategic vision, leadership ability, and a passion for improving homes and lives. Based at our Sevenoaks office, you'll also work closely with communities, contractors, and regional housing partners to ensure local needs are met and standards are upheld.You'll be appointed at Band G (£51,494 – £54,587), with additional benefits including a generous pension, flexible working options, and a supportive working environment that values your expertise and initiative.What you will be doing<ul><li>Leading the Housing Policy and Enforcement team, managing officers and external contractors to deliver the Council’s housing priorities.</li><li>Developing and delivering the Council’s Housing Strategy, Empty Homes Strategy, and Private Sector Housing Grant and Enforcement Policies.</li><li>Supporting and enabling affordable housing delivery through strategic partnerships with Registered Providers, Homes England and health sector organisations.</li><li>Driving improvements in private sector housing, including the use of enforcement powers, licensing schemes, and grant delivery (e.g. Disabled Facilities Grants).</li><li>Overseeing the development and consultation of housing policy, ensuring plans are evidence-led and responsive to local need.</li><li>Managing housing data, needs assessments and monitoring performance against key targets and national indicators.</li><li>Representing the Council at regional forums and working groups, such as the Kent Housing Group Strategy and Enabling Sub-Group.</li><li>Deputising for the Head of Housing when required and advising Members, SMT and external partners.</li></ul>What you will bring to the role<ul><li>Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in a relevant field.</li><li>Full driving licence and access to your own vehicle.</li><li>Strong strategic thinking and the ability to analyse housing needs across a wide range of community groups.</li><li>Proven success in housing policy, strategy, enabling and/or private sector housing enforcement.</li><li>Substantial experience in managing projects, teams and partnerships in a local government or housing setting.</li><li>Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with elected Members, developers, landlords, planners, and residents.</li><li>Strong understanding of current housing legislation, planning policy and funding mechanisms.</li><li>A track record of developing successful bids and securing external funding for housing initiatives.</li><li>Budget and performance management experience with a focus on outcomes, risk management and value for money.</li><li>A customer-focused approach and ability to work flexibly, including occasional out-of-hours attendance.</li></ul>What’s in it for youWe are one of the few local government authorities to hold Platinum Investors in People accreditation – our commitment to supporting and developing you is genuine and ongoing.Other benefits include:<ul><li>Enhanced annual leave of 31 days (excluding bank holidays)</li><li>Additional leave after 5 years of service</li><li>Extra Christmas closure day</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Generous Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Opportunities to join in with social activities</li><li>Free parking</li><li>Employee benefits including discounts on shopping, travel, days out and more,</li><li>Tusker car salary sacrifice scheme and discounts with your MOT</li><li>Access to BUPA Employee Assistance Programme; a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service</li></ul>Find out moreFor an informal discussion about this role, please get in touch with Alison Simmons on:01732 227272Best chance of being shortlistedRead the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements, as your application will be judged against these criteria.Closing date: 7th September 23:59Interview date: 25th September&nbsp;<h4>Equal Opportunities</h4>Sevenoaks – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.Sevenoaks District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<h4>How to apply</h4>Please apply online (see below). If this is not possible, please contact a member of the HR team by either emailing <a href="mailto:recruitment@sevenoaks.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@sevenoaks.gov.uk</a> or contacting us on 01732 227383 to discuss how we can assist you in applying.<h4>Further information on this vacancy</h4><ul><li><a href="https://ats-sevenoaks.jgp.co.uk/vacancies/319864/documents/761222" target="_blank">Housing Policy Enforcement Manager</a></li></ul>

Housing Policy and Enforcement Manager

Independent Reviewing Officer Permanent, Full Time £46,574 to £56,027 per annum Location: Countywide Working Style: Anywhere worker Closing Date: 3rd September 2025 Here in Essex, we continue to raise the bar about practice and our investment in our workforce is second to none. It's an exciting time to join us having received our 2 nd Outstanding Ofsted rating in a row. The Role Independent Reviewing Officer for South and West Essex. Requires travel to chair looked after child reviews and visit children. To provide an effective Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) service for children in care, in accordance with statutory regulation, guidance, and Essex County Council procedures. To review the cases of children who are looked after as laid down in Volume 2 Care Planning, Placement and Case Review (England) Regulations (2021), and the IRO Handbook (2010). The statutory duties of the IRO are to [Section 25B (1), 1989 CA]: <ul><li>Monitor the performance by the local authority of their functions in relation to the child's case.</li><li>Participate in any review of the child's case.</li><li>Ensure the wishes and feelings of the child are given due consideration by the authority.</li><li>Perform any other function which is prescribed in regulations.</li></ul>The Independent Reviewing Officer's primary focus is to quality assure the care planning and review process for each looked after child, and to ensure that the child's needs, wishes and feelings are given full consideration. The review process should consider the child's assessed needs, and their progress, and will agree both long term plans and more immediate steps that will meet these needs and promote the child's welfare. The purpose of the review process is to ensure that the child's welfare is safeguarded and promoted in the most effective way while looked after by the Local Authority. The IRO role is one of practice expertise in the area of children in care and care planning and should be pivotal in driving forward Essex County Council's commitment to secure better and improved outcomes for children in care. The IRO should actively contribute to ensuring that Essex County Council fulfils its responsibilities as a 'corporate parent' for all children in care, by providing scrutiny and challenge to all levels of practitioner and manager within the organisation. Accountabilities <ul><li>To ensure that statutory review meetings are held within the required timescales, and that all relevant family members, parents, carers and professionals are identified, invited to attend, and/or consulted fully in the process. This should take place in conjunction with the Social Worker responsible for the child and take into account the wishes and feelings of the child.</li><li>To independently monitor the progress of the child between review meetings, ensuring the care plan continues to meet the assessed needs, and take action to convene a formal review when necessary.</li><li>To communicate directly with the senior management team within Family Operations, when the Local Authority fails to meet its statutory obligations to children in care, especially where poor practice has contributed to, or increased, the risk to a child.</li><li>To contribute to the development of strategic and corporate plans, ensuring effective representation of the issues relevant to looked after children, in order to secure better outcomes and continuous service improvement.</li><li>To ensure that arrangements are made for children to access advocacy services, where this is considered appropriate and/or beneficial.</li><li>To enable and support children and young people to access and make use of the authority's complaints and compliments procedure, as appropriate.</li><li>To ensure that the appropriate support is in place for parents and/or carers to participate fully in the review process e.g. interpreter, advocate.</li><li>To ensure that review processes are child-centred and maximise the potential involvement and participation of children, young people, parents and carers; mediating to resolve disagreements swiftly where necessary. When efforts to resolve issues informally are unsuccessful to use the Dispute Resolution Procedure to highlight deficiencies in care planning, resource allocation, inter-agency working and/or risk management, and challenge practitioners, managers and senior managers, when care plans do not effectively meet the identified needs of the looked after child.</li><li>To act as a source of expert advice, consultation and mentoring for Family Operations staff on professional and practice issues relating to Children in Care.</li><li>To produce review decisions and reports in line with statutory requirements.</li><li>Ensure that administrative procedures are followed and that reports, and other documentation are completed and distributed, and client records are updated, within the prescribed timescales.</li><li>To monitor the organisation and efficiency of the Independent Reviewing Service, and to make recommendations to the Service Manager for improvements to the system.</li><li>To keep abreast of research findings which impact on Children Looked After and make recommendations to children's forums.</li><li>To contribute to the development and corporate delivery of the Reviewing Service throughout the County.</li><li>To work to the objectives for Children in Care as set out in the Multi Agency Children in Care Strategy 2012-2017.</li><li>Undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required of you commensurate with your grade.</li></ul>The Experience You Will Bring <ul><li>Educated to Dip SW or degree level in Social Work practice.</li><li>PQ Childcare Award or equivalent by experience.</li><li>Current Social Work England Registration.</li><li>A proven ability to form and sustain relationships with children and young people and the ability to promote the interest, wishes and feelings of children in care.</li><li>A commitment to promoting family time and relationships with a child's family of origin.</li><li>A comprehensive working knowledge and experience of working with children and families, and Children in Care and be fully conversant with all related statutory obligations, codes of practice and significant research findings.</li><li>A sound working knowledge and experience of operational planning and service delivery within children's services in local government, with demonstrable and proven record of achievement in same.</li><li>Experience of chairing meetings involving children, parents and/or carers and other professionals.</li><li>The confidence and ability to work constructively with senior managers, offering a critical perspective and appropriate challenge.</li><li>A detailed understanding and awareness of the requirements of leading and managing change within a large, complex organisation.</li><li>Experience of providing social work supervision and support.</li><li>Experience of developing and implementing planning and performance frameworks in a multi-disciplinary and partnership environment.</li><li>A thorough understanding of the legal framework relating to looked after children and care leavers, including knowledge of the National Minimum Standards for fostering services and the Adoption Agencies Regulations 2005.</li><li>A thorough working understanding of the legal process and the issues involved when a local authority makes an application to the court for an order.</li><li>Knowledge of the evidence about what makes for good quality practice in working with children and families to safeguard children and promote their welfare.</li></ul>To read more about our business area, please visit: Children &amp; Families Please take a look at our 'No Magic' Children &amp; Families video Why Essex? As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex . With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you. In February 2025 , Greater Essex was accepted onto the Government's devolution priority programme, which will see local authorities in Essex work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. You can read more about devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR ) on our careers site. Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. Once you've secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs. At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles , including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone. The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wider operational area including travelling around the county of Essex and beyond. Driving licence and car or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means is essential. As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to <a href="https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service</a> Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join The Essex Talent Community If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email <a href="mailto:resourcing.team@essex.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing.team@essex.gov.uk</a> Follow us on Facebook , Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn . Further details can be found on our careers page . Downloads Pay and Reward Our Ways of Working About Us Organisation Behaviours

Independent Reviewing Officer

The Sureserve Group of businesses provides market-leading compliance and energy services across the UK, with over 3,200 employees working from over 20 offices. Sureserve Compliance South, delivers heating services within the social housing sector across London &amp; the South East. We support our clients across domestic gas, commercial gas, renewables, and electrical services. We are London's largest, most successful gas contractor, focusing on long-term contracts with our clients to offer our staff job security and progression opportunities. Role <ul> <li>The role of our Resident Liaison Officer is to act as the main point of contact for our clients and be a customer contact for compliance, escalated queries, complaints, and complex issues. The role also involves daily administration/client reporting. </li> <li>Act as the main point of contact for escalated calls from Customer Service Agents</li> <li>Work closely with operations/managers and liaise with customers to ensure smooth resolution of any complex issues, maintaining regular contact to keep customers informed of progress.</li> <li>Act as a mediator to prevent issues being escalated and reduce the number of formal complaints being raised.</li> <li>Update and provide compliance &amp; repair reports to client.</li> <li>Call customers to arrange appointments for follow up works</li> <li>Support the Customer Service Agents by providing feedback on common causes of complaints and work with the team leaders to support coaching and training needs</li> <li>Liaise with Contract Administrators to keep appraised of any issues likely to arise on individual contracts</li> <li>Assist the Complaints and Performance Officer in recording complaints and responding to complaints and requests for compensation, monitoring complaints to resolution while keeping customer up to date with progress.</li> <li>Adhere to and support K&amp;T's and their clients' policies and procedures regarding data protection and equality and diversity</li> <li>Attend Contract meetings.</li> <li>All associated ad-hoc administrative duties.</li> </ul>The successful candidate will have <ul> <li>Previous administrative experience, preferably from a social housing/construction background</li> <li>Able to provide a high level of courteous, professional customer service</li> <li>Proficient in MS Office, in particular, Outlook and Excel</li> <li>Good written and verbal communication skills</li> <li>Flexible attitude with strong organisational skills</li> </ul>What we can offer you <ul> <li>Salary exchange pension</li> <li>Employee assistance programme</li> <li>28 days annual leave including bank holidays, rising by one day with each full year of service (max five additional)</li> <li>Enhanced family leave (dependent on length of service)</li> </ul>Sureserve is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate individual differences and believe that they contribute to our collective success. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to Inclusivity, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process for individuals who may require them. If you feel you need any adjustments, please contact <a href="mailto:scs.careers@sureserve.co.uk" target="_blank">scs.careers@sureserve.co.uk</a> Successful applicants will be subject to eligibility checks including the right to work in the UK and DBS checks. Business Sureserve Compliance South Locations Dartford, Kent Yearly salary £28,000 - £32,000 Employment type Full-time

Client Resident Liaison Officer - Social Housing

Job summary Southend Medical Centre are looking for a motivated individual who has a passion on tackling health inequalities, and particularly an interest in healthcare for the homeless population. We are seeking an experienced prescribing paramedic or nurse on an 11 month maternity contract, commencing in August, on a part-time basis for 22.5 hours a week, working over 3 days. Hours and working pattern can be negotiable for a suitable candidate. Reporting to a GP clinical lead, previous experience of working with this population group is desired but not essential. Southend Integrated Healthcare for the Homeless (SIHH) provides a service specific to homeless individuals within Southend on Sea. The role will include a range of activities addressing the individual health and wellbeing, the development of pathways into specialist services, caring for the homeless and improve the overall health inequalities. Main duties of the job <ul><li>Work as a member of the multidisciplinary team in the management and treatment provision. General health assessment, wound assessment and management, lifestyle assessment and physical health assessment.</li> <li>Promote health and wellbeing and improve health inequalities by completing a range of health checks including a review of systems to include, neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, hepatic, renal, lymphatic, reproductive health andmusculoskeletal.</li> <li>Assess general health and provide early intervention treatment, sign posting and referral to organised health services.</li> <li>Develop and maintain pathways into specialist services to ensure the health and well-being of residents is met, including back into primary care services, secondary care, mental health, drugs and alcohol and voluntary sector.</li> <li>Provide regular drop-in clinical sessions at various locations of homeless support organisations.</li> <li>To actively promote female health screening.</li></ul>About us Southend Medical Centre is a 7300 patient practice with a friendly and supportive team that strives to provide an outstanding service to its patients. We are proud to be a multi-cultural surgery, we have been accredited with several awards including our Pride in practice LGBTQIA+ Gold award, our Veterans Friendly Practice award, our Dementia Awareness Practice award, our Trauma Informed surgery accreditation and were finalist in the Impact Awards Practice of the Year 2023. We hold patient care at the forefront of our minds and we fly the flag for the future of healthcare by being a training and research studies practice. Job description Job responsibilities If you would like to find out more information about thisrole, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us. Job description Job responsibilities If you would like to find out more information about thisrole, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us. Person Specification Qualifications Essential <ul> <li>Professional registration with relevant professional body: NMC or HCPC</li> </ul> Experience Essential <ul> <li>Advanced clinical assessment skills</li> <li>Excellent communication skills</li> <li>Ability to perform in stressful and complex situations</li> <li>Sound clinical reasoning and decision making</li> <li>Flexibility</li> </ul>Person Specification Qualifications Essential <ul> <li>Professional registration with relevant professional body: NMC or HCPC</li> </ul> Experience Essential <ul> <li>Advanced clinical assessment skills</li> <li>Excellent communication skills</li> <li>Ability to perform in stressful and complex situations</li> <li>Sound clinical reasoning and decision making</li> <li>Flexibility</li> </ul>Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Employer details Employer name Primary Care Careers Address 50-52 London Road Southend on Sea Essex SS1 1NX Employer's website

Clinical Prescribing Paramedic/Nurse for Homeless Healthcare

£44,711 - £50,788Fixed Term Contract (6 months)Your New OrganisationSouthend on Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend.Working for Southend on Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovate environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work life balance. As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.Your new roleSouthend on Sea City Council is seeking a senior reviews and monitoring officer to join the housing solution team on fulltime and fixed term contract basis (6 months).&nbsp;As a senior reviews and monitoring officer, you will be responsible for carrying out reviews and investigations on homelessness and general needs housing decisions and deal with all customer complaints and queries. You will carry out detailed, objective and factual reviews and investigations on all appeals on homeless and housing decisions in line with legislation under Housing Act 1996, part 6 and 7 as amended and extended by the Homelessness Act 2002 and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. You must be able to interpret complex legislation, not only restricted to the Housing Act, but including the Asylum and Immigration Act and welfare rights law in the investigation and application of appeals and reviews.You will liaise with Solicitors and other legal experts where necessary in the preparation and presentation of witness statements in the case of a judicial review. You will advise and support the Housing Solutions Team Manager and other staff on case law changes affecting housing functions and highlight good and bad practice within the department to ensure a continuous commitment to service improvement.Although this role is hybrid, it will be predominantly remote working (max 1 day in the office).&nbsp;What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you must have working knowledge of&nbsp;parts 6 &amp; 7&nbsp;of the&nbsp;Housing Act 1996, as amended by the&nbsp;Homelessness Act 2002&nbsp;and the&nbsp;Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. You must have strong knowledge of caselaw, Acts, statutory amendments and guidance relating to homelessness and private sector accommodation. Knowledge of Landlord and Tenant legislation and private sector housing issues is also essential for this role.To be considered for this role, you must be educated to certificate Level with Chartered Institute of Housing or other appropriate management qualification&nbsp;and hold a legal certificate/qualification.Member of the Chartered Institute of Housing is highly desirable but not essential.What you'll get in returnWhen joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. A full list of benefits provided by Southend Council can be viewed on the "Why Work For Us?" tab.What you need to do nowIf you are interested in this role, please click the link below to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.&nbsp;Southend-on-Sea City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Senior Reviews and Monitoring Officer

The Vacancy Do you take pride in delivering excellent customer service? Do you get satisfaction from a role that involves multi-tasking and finding solutions? Do you enjoy organising and facilitating social events? McCarthy Stone is the leading UK's retirement living providers. We are looking for a House Manager to lead their Laburnums estate in Chalkwell, near Southend-on-Sea, Essex. The estate is not opening until late September. Hours: 25 hours per week Monday to Friday, working throughout the year. Salary: £17,908.61 ACTUAL plus benefits and bonus Benefits: Group personal pension, life assurance, Employee Assist Scheme, and flexible working hours working in the most beautiful surroundings, generous annual leave (starts at 25 days and will rise to 28 days max (1 additional day per year) plus bank holidays), entitlement access to benefits platform offering discounted Gift Cards and eGifts and offers for leading brands including restaurants and supermarkets. About the Role of a House Manager We are seeking a customer centric House Manager to exemplify the high-quality customer standards that we are renowned for. Our House Manager's key role is to enhance our Homeowner's quality of life and enable them to maintain their independence. This is a diverse role encompassing high level customer service and front of house and facilities management. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a strong community with our homeowners through event coordination, and regular meetings to report company updates and address the priorities of our residents. We welcome applications from candidates who have experience of working in front line services, or customer service management roles. Some of the House Manager duties within this role include: <ul> <li>Welcoming new Homeowners and supporting them to settle into their apartments.</li> <li>Providing a professional front of house service and dealing all visitors in a friendly manner.</li> <li>Being the first point of contact for all our Homeowners and offering them help, support and advice as necessary.</li> <li>Working in collaboration with our partners and suppliers to ensure the smooth running of the estate</li> <li>Being the 'face' of McCarthy Stone for the families and friends of our Homeowners.</li> <li>Dealing with Homeowners issues with sensitivity and understand the need for confidentiality and respect their privacy.</li> <li>Managing the development -gardens and grounds - in an efficient and effective manner, providing our Homeowners with a safe, secure, well maintained, and pleasant environment</li> <li>Facilitating social interaction and helping Homeowners to enjoy retirement living to the full.</li> <li>Ensuring that all Health and Safety requirements are adhered to.</li></ul>The successful candidate will have the following key competencies: <ul> <li>Excellent communication skills with a real "can do" attitude.</li> <li>Extensive experience in a professional customer service orientated position.</li> <li>A professional approach with high quality standards.</li> <li>Thrives in a busy a varied role, where every day will be different.</li> <li>Be resilient and can problem solve effectively.</li> <li>An awareness of basic Health and Safety will be a distinct advantage.</li> <li>A good level of computer literacy including Microsoft Word and Outlook.</li> <li>Previous/current work based first aid qualifications will be an advantage although successful candidates will receive all the necessary training on commencement of the role.</li></ul>As part of McCarthy &amp; Stone Management Service, a successful and fast expanding national company, you'll get all the training and support you need to help you meet your career goals from our internal experts. This includes courses such as basic first aid, working safely in the workspace, Dementia Friends training and many more. Could this role be the perfect job for you? Apply now! All applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we hold the right to appoint before the closing date. McCarthy Stone celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst our colleagues. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background. McCarthy Stone does not currently offer sponsorship. We are only able to consider those that have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship. #LI-GM1 INDHP About Us As the UK's leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of January 2025, McCarthy Stone operates over 545 developments across the UK for more than 24,200 people. We believe in championing the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life, so they feel more connected, recognised, and valued than ever. In late 2020 we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain. We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list! Our Customers The Benefits 24 days annual leave Pension plan Life assurance Employee assistance helpline Health screening Eyecare voucher scheme Long service award Testimonials "I enjoy working for McCarthy and Stone as a House Manager because I am very well supported in my Role by my manager. I am able to make the day to day decisions but always have immediate support on the rare times I need help. It's a breath of Fresh Air working for a focused dynamic company who know what they are trying to achieve as a team." Linda Diamond - House Manager "Only at McCarthy Stone can you start in the middle of a pandemic and feel at home within a couple of weeks ... it's all about our great people and how welcome they make you feel ... even if it was through a screen!" Andrea Waldron - Senior HR Business Partner "From my first week I felt like part of the team, everyone is helpful and pro-active, which is crucial in a fast paced environment. I've had the opportunity to work on some exciting projects, it's a very 'hands-on' approach here with plenty of opportunity to be involved and play a part in delivering developments." Emily Bishop - Principal Planning Associate "Working for McCarthy Stone is a very fulfilling experience. The staff here are all empathetic and professional. Guiding people in purchasing an apartment, watching them settle in and make friends, and then watching them lead a happy and carefree retirement is very rewarding." 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House Manager

About the Role Southend Medical Centre are looking for a motivated individual who has a passion on tackling health inequalities, and particularly an interest in healthcare for the homeless population. We are seeking an experienced prescribing paramedic or nurse on an 11 month maternity contract, commencing in August, on a part-time basis for approximately 22.5 hours a week, working over 3 days. Hours and working pattern can be negotiable for a suitable candidate. Reporting to a GP clinical lead, previous experience of working with this population group is desired but not essential. Southend Integrated Healthcare for the Homeless (SIHH) provides a service specific to homeless individuals within Southend on Sea. The role will include a range of activities addressing the individual health and wellbeing, the development of pathways into specialist services, caring for the homeless and improve the overall health inequalities by: <ul> <li>Health promotion</li> <li>General health screening</li> <li>Engagement in primary care services and facilitate access to organised health care</li> <li>Integration of the service with secondary care services, mental health services and local drug and alcohol services</li> <li>Working closely with local voluntary providers involved in looking after the local homeless population.</li></ul>The purpose of this role will be imperative in improving integrated pathways to prevent fragmented services to become efficient and effective. The role is specifically to support those to improve health outcomes. The collective aim of the service is to help those with a range of health needs including drug and alcohol to access the appropriate treatment, to provide clinical assessment and treatment in the community along with signposting clients to GP services, secondary care, drug and alcohol services. Main responsibilities include: <ul> <li>Work as a member of the multidisciplinary team in the management and treatment provision. General health assessment, wound assessment and management, lifestyle assessment and physical health assessment.</li> <li>Promote health and wellbeing and improve health inequalities by completing a range of health checks including a review of systems to include, neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, hepatic, renal, lymphatic, reproductive health and musculoskeletal.</li> <li>Assess general health and provide early intervention treatment, sign posting and referral to organised health services.</li> <li>Develop and maintain pathways into specialist services to ensure the health and well-being of residents is met, including back into primary care services, secondary care, mental health, drugs and alcohol and voluntary sector.</li> <li>Provide regular drop-in clinical sessions at various locations of homeless support organisations.</li> <li>To actively promote female health screening.</li> </ul>About the Candidate Are you an experienced healthcare worker, looking to expand your contribution to healthcare and personal job satisfaction? If so, this could be the opportunity for you. The successful candidate will demonstrate flexibility in attitude and behaviour. They will be keen to undertake new ways of working and delivering healthcare, committing to under-taking the professional development required to adapt to changing circumstances. Qualifications, skills and experience required: <ul> <li>Professional registration with relevant professional body: NMC or HCPC</li> <li>Advanced clinical assessment skills</li> <li>Excellent communication skills</li> <li>Ability to perform in stressful and complex situations</li> <li>Sound clinical reasoning and decision making</li> <li>Flexibility</li></ul>About Us Southend Medical Centre is a 7300 patient practice with a friendly and supportive team that strives to provide an outstanding service to its patients. We are proud to be a multi-cultural surgery, we have been accredited with several awards including our Pride in practice LGBTQIA+ Gold award, our Veterans Friendly Practice award, our Dementia Awareness Practice award, our Trauma Informed surgery accreditation and were finalist in the Impact Awards Practice of the Year 2023. We hold patient care at the forefront of our minds and we fly the flag for the future of healthcare by being a training and research studies practice. Disclosure and Barring Service Check Please note this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Do you have experience working in the social housing sector? Are you looking for part-time hours? Are you available for a 1 year fixed term contract? This role is working as part of a dedicated and hardworking team at a housing association in Chatham, Kent - easily commutable from Gravesend, Sittingbourne, Maidstone, Dartford, and parts of Essex like Grays, Rainham, Dagenham, Upminster, etc. You'll be working in housing management, tenancy and neighbourhood services; engaging with residents and dealing with any disputes. Using residents' feedback to improve service levels, providing advice on tenants' rights and responsibilities, and helping them to settle into their new home. This is a part-time role working 22.5 hours / 3 days per week, it's flexible as to what days you want to choose, for a 1 year fixed-term contract. Salary for the role is £32,947 (pro rata for part-time) with annual bonus, and benefits include generous holiday allowance of 28 days (pro rata, PLUS bank holidays) and free on site parking. Ideally you will hold a relevant professional qualification such as CIH Level 2 or 3 but this is not a dealbreaker - having practical, hands on work experience is more important. If you have worked in the Housing sector, Community and Neighbourhood Services, then I want to hear from you! Apply today.

Housing Officer - Part Time

Vacancy Name Recovery Coordinator Vacancy No VN5244 Employment Type Permanent Hours Per Week 37.00 Work Pattern Monday to Friday Location Old Court House Location Region Enfield Location City Enfield Location Postal Code EN2 6SA Interview Date Job Details X3 Recovery Workers - Full time, permanent Monday to Friday 37 Hours per week. Current Location: 12 Centre Way Montagu Road Edmonton N9 0AH - from 1st august new location will be at Old Court House, Windmill Hill, Enfield, EN2 6SA. About the role We are currently looking to appoint a Recovery Worker to provide holistic support to adult service users entering the service and to coordinate their treatment including assessment, co-ordination of clinical treatment, PSI delivery and multi-agency working. As directed by the Team Leader, the Recovery Worker will be an integral member of the dynamic multi agency team developing and delivering Main duties and responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage a service user caseload and review on going care and treatment liaising closely with the full range of specialist workers within the multi-agency team, including family members and significant others as appropriate.</li><li>Work in partnership and carry out joint key working to enable movement from semi structured to structured psychosocial interventions in order to improve recovery and social capital.</li><li>Support service users to access resources and services to increase their recovery capital to help them achieve their recovery goals and promote family, carer and service user involvement</li><li>To exercise excellent communication skills and therapeutic skills when dealing with service users, carers, and caring agencies</li><li>To work closely and in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team from across the partnership and externally and provide advice and guidance to managers and other colleagues, through attendance at reviews, team meetings and group supervision and via the telephone</li><li>To provide effective coordination of the individual's recovery plan and promote family, carer and service user involvement</li><li>To improve the outcomes for children of service users by reducing the impact of drug and alcohol related harm on family life and to promote positive family involvement in treatment</li></ul>For full person specification and job details, please visit this link. Who are we... Waythrough(Formerly Humankind) launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support. We have almost 200 services around England - and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people. Bringing together two big organisations is not a small task and it'll take a while to fully integrate our systems, processes and approaches. That's why you will notice the jobs here are still branded 'Humankind'. Next year we'll be fully integrating our recruitment systems but for now they are separate. Thanks for bearing with us - and don't forget to check out the Waythrough (Formerly Humankind) jobs on the Richmond Fellowship and Aquarius job site <a href="https://recoveryfocus.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Recovery_Focus_Careers" target="_blank">https://recoveryfocus.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Recovery_Focus_Careers</a>. What can Waythrough (Formerly Humankind) offer you...🏖Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years' service)📅Annual leave purchase scheme💰Enhanced occupational sick pay %Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension👪Death in service benefitFree Will writing👓Eyecare vouchers🛍Blue light card discount💡Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses🏠Work-life balance- flexible working and family friendly policies🏃 Happy, Healthy You! - our wellbeing offers for our workforce🤝Employee Assist Programme and Waythrough Support Networks Waythrough (Formerly Humankind) is an equal opportunities employer We value unique perspectives and experiences that everyone can bring, and fully understand the strength in diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. If you have a genuine passion for working for us, we want to hear for you. We also welcome applications from people with lived experience with substance use. If you require support with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at <a href="mailto:people.recruitment@waythrough.org.uk" target="_blank">people.recruitment@waythrough.org.uk</a> Salary Period Per Annum Vacancy Salary Range £26,250 - 34,650 DBS Requirement Enhanced Does role require Police/Prison vetting? Not Applicable Driving licence required for role? No Applications Close Date 01 Sep 2025

Recovery Coordinator

The Trust offers hybrid working, with staff splitting their time between offices, reserves, visitor centres and some remote work, depending on their role. This role is based at Tyland Barn, Maidstone; travel will be required as needed. About us: Kent Wildlife Trust is the county's leading conservation charity with more than 31,000 members and over 1000 registered volunteers. We manage and protect over 9000 acres of land across more than 90 different sites and nature reserves, alongside 2 visitor centres. But we can't save nature alone. So, we work closely with local communities, businesses, organisations and individuals to protect and restore wildlife and wild spaces and create a wilder Kent for the benefit of people and the planet. What you'll be doing: We are looking for a passionate and committed leader in community engagement to drive forward our mission at Kent Wildlife Trust. Our goal is to see 25% of people in Kent taking action for nature by 2030. As Wilder Engagement Manager, you will lead our Wilder Engagement Team to develop and implement innovative approaches to community organising and stakeholder engagement, ensuring people and wildlife can thrive together. This role is pivotal in delivering real change for nature, empowering communities, and integrating social science into our conservation work. Your key responsibilities will include: <ul><li>Community &amp; Stakeholder Engagement - Building and nurturing relationships with local communities and key stakeholders to support coexistence with wildlife.</li><li>Community Organising - Leading and implementing an evidence-based approach that empowers communities to take meaningful action for nature.</li><li>Social Science &amp; Impact Measurement - Overseeing the monitoring and evaluation of our engagement efforts, working closely with the Monitoring &amp; Evidence team.</li><li>Leadership &amp; Collaboration- Managing and supporting a team of passionate community organisers while working in partnership with a wide range of organisations and experts.</li><li>Strategic Development - Championing community organising within Kent Wildlife Trust, influencing best practices and securing sustainable funding for engagement initiatives.</li></ul>Our work includes exciting species reintroduction and wilding projects such as Pine Martens, European Bison, Red-billed Chough, and Beavers, as well as large-scale landscape restoration projects. You will play a vital role in ensuring these projects are developed in partnership with communities, creating lasting change for both people and wildlife. What we need you to bring: You are a passionate and driven leader, committed to supporting communities and empowering local people to take action for nature. You will thrive in this role if you: <ul><li>Have experience in community engagement, organising, or stakeholder relationship management.</li><li>Are an excellent communicator who can build relationships with diverse groups, from local volunteers to policymakers.</li><li>Are strategic and solutions-focused, with the ability to lead, inspire and support a team.</li><li>Have knowledge or experience of social science methodologies for monitoring and evaluation.</li><li>Understand the barriers to community involvement in conservation and have ideas for how to overcome them.</li><li>Have experience working with underrepresented groups and are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice.</li></ul>If you are passionate about connecting people and nature, we want to hear from you. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Appointment is dependent upon a satisfactory DBS check. What we will offer in return: We offer exceptional enhanced benefits. Recognising the wellbeing pressures related to the climate and nature crises we face as a society, we provide flexible work options, wellbeing initiatives, and professional development opportunities. Whatever stage of your career you're at, our comprehensive benefits package at Kent Wildlife Trust can be a key factor in your choice to join us. Next steps: If you're ready to join our team and help us create a Wilder Kent, simply click "Apply now" to apply via our website. Here you can find out more about the role and complete the online application form. Be sure to include your personal statement in the space provided and upload your CV, and take a moment to review the guidance notes for helpful tips. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an in-person interview at Tyland Barn, Maidstone on 8th or 9th September 2025. We will let unsuccessful candidates know if they have not been shortlisted. Kent Wildlife Trust believes that everyone has a responsibility to safeguard children, young people, and adults at risk; we are committed to ensuring their safety and wellbeing is at the heart of our engagement with people. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to references, Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks as appropriate to the role. The Kent Wildlife Trust Group is Wild About Inclusion. To us, this means inspiring, empowering and engaging people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and abilities, to change the natural world for the better. It also means cultivating inclusive workspaces that are free from discrimination, where differences are celebrated, everyone can be themselves and flourish, just like nature!

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