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About The Role Are you passionate about maintaining beautiful, well-kept environments? Do you take pride in ensuring communal areas are clean, safe, and welcoming? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! LiveWest is looking for a dedicated and proactive Estate Officer to join our team. This role focuses on cleaning communal areas and undertaking grounds maintenance as a lone worker on our schemes across the Bristol/South Gloucestershire area. Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Maintain Communal Areas: Ensure that stairwells, walkways, laundry areas, and communal rooms are cleaned, kept tidy, and well-maintained.</li> <li>Grounds Maintenance: Keep communal garden areas neat and well-kept using appropriate tools and equipment.</li> <li>Area Upkeep: Regularly clean and disinfect bin areas to maintain hygiene standards.</li> <li>Minor Maintenance: Perform minor repairs in communal areas and report any issues requiring specialist attention.</li> <li>Customer Interaction: Act as the first point of contact for residents, addressing their concerns and directing them to the appropriate teams.</li> </ul> Why Join LiveWest? At LiveWest, we believe in creating vibrant, well-maintained communities where people love to live. As an Estate Officer, you will play a crucial role in achieving this vision. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of our residents. Join us and be part of a team that values dedication, quality, and community spirit. Apply today and help us keep our estates beautiful and welcoming for all! This role is being offered on a full time, permanent basis and will be based in the Bristol/South Gloucestershire area. For further information about this opportunity, please click here to view our candidate information pack. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups, and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. Appointment to the post will be subject to a satisfactory basic check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. About The Candidate To be a successful Estate Officer, you should have the skills, knowledge and experience for a Level 1 role (please see our candidate information pack) and the following: <ul> <li>Ability to carry out cleaning, grounds maintenance and caretaking duties to a high standard.</li> <li>Confident with simple IT such as MS Office, and willing to learn and use repairs reporting systems and other necessary IT packages.</li> <li>Ability to work with minimal supervision.</li> <li>Ability to make decisions confidently in order to resolve issues and deliver excellent customer service.</li> <li>Applies a practical approach to problem solving taking practical steps where required in order to achieve successful outcomes for estate and customers.</li> <li>Ability to handle difficult situations calmly, professionally at all times taking proactive approach to avoiding confrontation.</li> <li>Demonstrable practical skills either in a work or home environment.</li> <li>Desirable: Previous experience of communal cleaning and the use of grounds maintenance machinery.</li> </ul>Other organisations may call this role: Caretaker, Estate Supervisor. Please note: we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role; therefore, you must have the right to work in the UK to submit an application for this role. About The Company Our Reward and Benefits: <ul> <li>Working Style: Hybrid working with 2 - 3 days in the office to support your work/life balance. </li> <li>Generous Annual Leave: Start with 26 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with length of service - and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days (pro rated for part time roles).</li> <li>Pension Contributions: Enjoy up to 9% employer contributions with our Defined Contribution scheme.</li> <li>Health Benefits and Perks: Access to a health care cash plan (worth up to £1,100 annually), virtual GP services, discounted gym memberships, and retail discounts including access to a Blue Light Card.</li> <li>Learning and Development: Invest in your future with ongoing personal and professional growth opportunities.</li> <li>Family Support: Policies designed to help you balance work and family life, including a new child payment.</li> <li>Wellbeing Matters: Priorities your health with mental health support, enhanced sick pay, wellness campaigns, and free flu jabs.</li> <li>Smarter Travel: Save with our Cycle to Work and Car Benefit schemes.</li> <li>Giving Back: Up to four paid volunteering days a year to support our communities. </li></ul>About Us: At LiveWest, we are united by a shared mission: to create a home for everyone. Each of us takes pride in playing our part in achieving this goal. Our values guide everything we do - from how we work together to how we deliver exceptional services to our customers. Collaboration is at the heart of LiveWest, and we believe that we achieve more when we deliver together. As one of the largest employers in the South West, our team of 1,800 talented colleagues provides a wide range of services to our 80,000 customers. We are passionate about nurturing local talent and creating opportunities for people within the communities we serve. We are committed to supporting our colleagues, giving them the autonomy and encouragement they need to thrive and reach their full potential. Together, we are building brighter futures for everyone. Inclusion at LiveWest: At LiveWest, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We believe that our differences drive innovation, creativity, and excellent, and we strive to create an environment where all colleagues can thrive. As a proud member of Inclusive Employers, a Disability Confident Employer, and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we are dedicated to supporting all our colleagues and ensuring that our workplace is welcoming and accessible to all. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our team. LiveWest is dedicated to equal opportunity and actively works to eliminate discrimination and promote diversity at all levels. Join us in our mission to create vibrant and inclusive communities. Make a difference with LiveWest, where every voice is heard, and every contribution is valued. You can read more about Inclusion at LiveWest by visiting our website.

Estate Officer

£25,089 - £27,069 per annum Permanent, 37 hours per week Solihull Do you have an understanding of homelessness, alcohol and health related issues, and experience of working with adults in an addictions, housing or social care setting? All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Aquarius as a Floating Housing Support Practitioner Right now, one of our partners, Aquarius Action Projects, is looking for a Floating Housing Support Practitioner to join their team. Solihull Integrated Addiction Service (SIAS) is a partnership between four organisations jointly responsible for the delivery of the drug, alcohol, homelessness and gambling services, in the Borough of Solihull. We offer services for adults who use or are affected by substance use, homelessness and gambling. Your challenge? As a Floating Housing Support Practitioner you will be working with clients who are vulnerably housed or homeless, working in clients' homes and various locations to support clients in addressing their substance needs, finding accommodation and being able to live independently. The service covers support for clients who are homeless and at risk of becoming homeless, as well as a more structured longer term floating support service to enable clients to maintain their tenancies. You will understand the barriers clients face to accessing services, and the impact substance use has on sustaining accommodation. We are looking for an energetic and confident self-starter, you have a qualification in health/social care, youth or community work (e.g. NVQ Level 3 or above, DipSW, Mental Health Nursing, Counselling, Addiction Studies). Alternatively, we'll consider candidates with experience of working in the substance misuse and housing and homeless field with a commitment to complete NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care. As well as good knowledge of alcohol/drug and health related issues, you're used to liaising with voluntary and statutory agencies and health professionals and comfortable engaging with clients in a variety of service delivery settings. What's more, you have a flexible approach, a commitment to the principles of confidentiality and excellent record keeping and Microsoft Office. You will need to be able to work flexibly in terms of working hours to support your clients. Due to the nature of the role, a driving licence and access to a car is desirable. In return, you can expect some great benefits, including 32 days' holiday, contributory pension scheme, employee assistance programme and childcare vouchers, plus exceptional professional development and training opportunities. To review the Job Description please click here. We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or who are from a Black, Asian and those in Minority Ethnic background. This is a rolling recruitment process; shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply. When applying, please upload a CV and supporting statement which should clearly outline your skills and experience. Learning and development is important to us, and we are pleased to be able to offer a wide range of apprenticeships. We hire apprentices into specific roles as well as offering apprenticeships to the workforce. Anyone can apply to undertake an apprenticeship relevant to the role as long as they are in a permanent post and have successfully passed probation. Aquarius Action Projects is a long-established charity (since 1982) based in Birmingham with a national reach of contracts and Partnerships. Aquarius is a subsidiary of Waythrough - a large charity that specialises in mental health, alcohol, drugs and related areas.

Floating Housing Support Practitioner (Solihull)

Do you have experience supporting vulnerable people and those with complex needs? Or are you looking to begin a career in supporting young people? Want to have an earning potential of up to £30,000 a year? We may have just the role for you... Come and join a Charity focused on people rather than profit. We are looking for a Support Coordinator who shares our purpose, to join our expanding Independent Living Services Team where we house and support young people 16+ under Local Authority Care across South Gloucestershire. We have properties in predominately Bristol and Yate, and we need people who are flexible to work from any of these locations. Please note that successful applicants will need a full UK drivers licence and access to their own vehicle. We are looking for someone to work Full-time (40 hours per week) on a rota basis. We need people who are flexible to work varying shifts including mornings, evenings and alternate weekends. Part-time and bank hours are also available. We provide bespoke support packages to suit a broad range of young people ranging from 24/7 to a few hours per week. Our focus is to provide the highest quality of support in line with Ofsted Standards. We aim to enhance individuals' independence skills, empowering them to advance their aspirations with greater confidence and capability. Why should you consider this opportunity? <ul><li>Work within a fun, established and very supportive team.</li><li>Management support from a very well established and tight knit senior management team with decades of experience.</li><li>Career growth, join a service which has grown in the last 5 years from a few properties to 20+ across 5 counties.</li></ul>You'll Re-enforce, positive support being delivered and establish the same standards in new placements. Provide a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to empower young people in improving independent living skills. Safeguard them from any potential danger, harm, or abuse. Accurately document notes on our computer system and ensure seamless communication with support staff for effective handovers. Have a Resilient nature, with the ability to keep a positive mindset even when times get tough. While the role may present challenges, the rewards of witnessing the positive impact of your guidance and support on these young lives are truly extraordinary. To excel in this position, you'll need to be flexible, patient, resilient, and professional, approaching your duties with a calm and caring demeanour. We understand that people might hesitate to apply for a job if they don't check every box, but if you have most of the skills we're seeking, we encourage you to apply-you could be exactly who we need! If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including an interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them. About Us Established in 1989, Caring for Communities and People (CCP) is a registered charity propelled by an unwavering commitment to addressing homelessness, family breakdown, and social exclusion. We are driven by our values-based approach, caring deeply about the individuals and families we serve. Our supportive programs aim at developing long-term solutions to societal challenges. Over the years, we've consistently made tangible impacts in communities across Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, South Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire, Dorset, and Devon. What We Offer CCP are committed to your progression. With comprehensive training, a range of benefits and a welcoming workplace, you'll join a community of seasoned professionals who are genuinely excited about supporting your progress. Make the transformative choice for your career-choose CCP. Why join us? <ul><li>25 days holiday, plus public holidays, with an additional day added per year and option to purchase more^</li><li>Enhanced pension (5% employer contribution)</li><li>Enhanced sick pay (up to 30 days full pay and 30 days half pay)</li><li>Life Assurance cover(3 times your annual salary in the event of your death)</li><li>Free subscription to Benenden healthcare cashback plan or Perkbox discounts</li><li>Investors in People Gold accredited employer, committed to making the workplace better for you.</li><li>Comprehensive induction and ongoing training and development.</li><li>Option to join various groups, including Proud2Be, Green Impact, Health &amp; Safety, and Health and Wellbeing.</li><li>In-house Workplace Welfare Manager for support when needed.</li><li>We make an Impact, check our latest report <a href="https://impact.ccp.org.uk/" target="_blank">https://impact.ccp.org.uk/</a></li></ul>(Benefits are for contracted staff only not bank workers) Are Your Values Aligned with Ours? We look for staff who embody our SPIRIT values: Show gratitude and appreciation of others. Demonstrate personal and professional Pride. Integrity is everything. Reflect and learn. Continuous Improvement. Take your best self wherever you go. How to Apply If you're ready to make a meaningful difference and share our values, click the apply button to start your journey with CCP. Application Information: Position: Support Worker (Job ID 949) Hours: Full-time is 40 hours a week. Shifts are on a rota basis including some weekends and Sleep shifts. Part time and bank hours also available. Contract: Permanent Location: Various locations across South Gloucestershire, mostly Bristol and Yate. Pay: £26,208 per year. Plus an additional £8,320 per year if completing two sleep in shifts a week (£80 per sleep shift). Part time will be pro rata. Bank is £12.60 per hour, plus holiday pay accrual Closing Date: 11:59pm 5th May 2025 - CCP reserves the right to close the job advert early if needed. CCP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. Our robust Safeguarding Policy guides our recruitment process. We believe in the rehabilitative power of employment and working toward a purpose, so a prior conviction will not necessarily prevent you from joining CCP. Please note this role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and also an enhanced check by the Disclosure &amp; Barring Services, paid for by CCP. Please review the attached job attachments for further insights. ^Annual Leave entitlement will be pro-rata for Part-time staff. Working on public holidays due to a rota pattern will be compensated with time off in lieu. An extra day of leave accrues for each completed financial year (capped at 5). Purchasing additional holidays is capped at 5 per year. ^^Contracted staff only. Business mileage (45p a mile) is paid for any daily miles over and above the distance from your home to the allocated workplace location and back. You'll need a well-maintained vehicle with valid tax, MOT and Insurance covering business use. INDHP

Support Coordinator - Independent Living Services

What you'll be doing Scheme Manager (Sheltered Housing) £24,731 pro rata¦ Bath ¦ Part Time ¦ Permanent ¦ 30 hours per week Closing date: Wednesday 30th April Your Care. Our Communities. Happy Homeowners. At Curo, we take pride in creating supportive, thriving communities where our over-55 leasehold customers feel valued and safe. Our residential schemes are more than just buildings - they're communities where people build relationships and enjoy their independence. This hands-on role puts you at the heart of these communities. Based primarily at Meadow and Minerva Courts in Bath, you'll divide your time between these schemes, ensuring both the physical spaces and the community spirit are maintained to the highest standards. You'll be the friendly face our customers see each day and the person they trust to make their living environment comfortable, safe, and enjoyable. What you'll be doing <ul> <li>Conducting essential safety checks, alarm testing, and maintaining accurate logs</li> <li>Acting as the primary contact for customers' queries, concerns, and complaints</li> <li>Facilitating community activities and social events to foster connections</li> <li>Working with local agencies to coordinate appropriate support</li> <li>Ensuring on-site facilities like guest rooms and laundries are well-maintained</li> <li>Reporting potential hazards and following up on maintenance issues</li> <li>Managing relationships between customers with diplomacy and respect</li> <li>Responding to emergencies according to established procedures</li></ul>What you'll get in return Beyond a competitive salary and the chance to make a real difference every day, you'll get: <ul> <li>26 days annual leave pro rata per year (plus bank holidays) rising to 29 days pro rata after 3 years</li> <li>Your birthday off as an extra holiday</li> <li>Up to 10% matched pension contribution</li> <li>Free parking at our locations</li> <li>Flexible benefits which might include a Health Cash Plan</li> <li>Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for your own wellbeing</li></ul>More about you Essential: <ul> <li>Full driving license and access to a vehicle with business insurance</li> <li>Basic IT proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Office</li> <li>Ability to maintain accurate records and information systems</li> <li>Understanding of confidentiality and data protection principles</li> <li>Strong communication skills, both verbal and written</li> <li>Conflict resolution and mediation abilities</li> <li>Resilience and assertiveness with ability to maintain professional boundaries</li></ul>Desirable: <ul> <li>Knowledge of health and safety requirements in residential settings</li> <li>Experience working with older adults or vulnerable populations</li> <li>Experience in supported housing, social care, or community environments</li> <li>Community-building and social activity coordination skills</li> <li>Patience and empathy with a positive, flexible approach to problem-solving</li></ul>The role is based across two schemes in Bath, with occasional visits to our offices for team meetings. While Tuesday and Thursday are fixed days for essential testing, we're open to discussing how the 30 hours can be worked to best suit you and our customers. We value transferable skills from various backgrounds - whether you've worked in care, hospitality, community support, or other customer service roles, your people skills and practical approach could be perfect for this position. About Curo We're a leading South West housing association with social purpose at our heart. We provide affordable homes and create positive futures in our communities. We're proud to be among the UK's top 100 companies to work for, and the 5th best housing association nationwide. We actively welcome applications from candidates who identify as disabled, LGBTQ+, from ethnic minority backgrounds, and from our Curo customers. We're committed to making our recruitment process accessible to everyone -- if you need any adjustments to help you apply or interview, please contact our recruitment team at <a href="mailto:recruitment@curo-group.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@curo-group.co.uk</a> Would you like to have an informal discussion about the role? Please contact Martin Meyers on 07811 998977 or 01225 366 389 About Curo Curo is an organisation with social purpose at its heart. We provide affordable homes that help people find security and stability and a positive future. We're one of the largest housing associations in the South West and an expanding house builder, using our profits to create more affordable housing in our communities. Our values are at the core of how we work. We care about our colleagues and their wellbeing and recognise their sense of pride in the work they do to support our customers. We're proud to say that since 2016 we have been ranked by Best Companies as being in the UK's top 75 Large Companies to work for. We're also listed in the top 10 best housing associations to work for in the country, and among the top 25 best companies to work for in the South West! One more thing We provide homes and services to a community that is diverse. We recognise that we need to do more to ensure that the colleagues in our organisation better reflect and understand the community we serve and for that reason we particularly welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and abilities. We are a recognised 'disability confident' employer and we have also signed up to the Social Housing Anti-Racism Pledge (SHARP). We guarantee to interview all disabled, black or minority ethnic applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for our vacancies. If you need support to assist you to make an application or attend an interview, then please email our recruitment team at <a href="mailto:recruitment@curo-group.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@curo-group.co.uk</a> and we will be happy to help. Benefits Birthday leave Holiday trading Hybrid working Life assurance Online shopping Pension

Part-Time Sheltered Housing Officer (Scheme Manager - 30 hours)

£25,089 - £27,069 per annum Permanent, 37 hours per week Solihull Do you have an understanding of homelessness, alcohol and substance health related issues, and experience of working with adults in an addictions, housing or social care setting? All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Aquarius as a Floating Housing Support Practitioner. Right now, Aquarius Action Projects, is looking for a Floating Housing Support Practitioner to join their team. Your challenge? Working across the borough of Solihull, as a Floating Housing Support Practitioner you will be working with clients who are vulnerably housed or homeless, working in clients' homes and various locations to support clients. Ensuring a person-centred approach, you will be supporting those who use our service to maintain their tenancy and reduce the risk of homelessness, building support networks, independence and overall wellbeing in the community. Providing a more structured longer term floating support service to enable clients to maintain their tenancies, you will understand the barriers clients face to accessing services. We are looking for an energetic and confident self-starter, you have a qualification in health/social care, youth or community work (e.g. NVQ Level 3 or above, DipSW, Mental Health Nursing, Counselling, Addiction Studies). Alternatively, we'll consider candidates with experience of working in the substance misuse and housing and homeless field with a commitment to complete NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care. As well as good knowledge of alcohol/drug and health related issues, you're used to liaising with voluntary and statutory agencies and health professionals and comfortable engaging with clients in a variety of service delivery settings. What's more, you have a flexible approach, a commitment to the principles of confidentiality and excellent record keeping and Microsoft Office. You will need to be able to work flexibly in terms of working hours to support your clients. Due to the nature of the role, a driving licence and access to a car is desirable. In return, you can expect some great benefits, including 32 days' holiday, contributory pension scheme, employee assistance programme and childcare vouchers, plus exceptional professional development and training opportunities. There are two roles available. To review the job description please click here. We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or who are from a Black, Asian and those in Minority Ethnic background. This is a rolling recruitment process; shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply. When applying, please upload a CV and supporting statement which should clearly outline your skills and experience. Aquarius Action Projects is a long-established charity (since 1982) based in Birmingham with a national reach of contracts and Partnerships. Aquarius is a subsidiary of Waythrough - a large charity that specialises in mental health, alcohol, drugs and related areas.

Floating Housing Support Practitioner - 2 (Solihull)

JH Bristol is a trading name of the charity Julian House, a well-established provider of accommodation and support services for people affected by homelessness across the South West of England. We have chosen to operate under the name JH Bristol in this area to avoid confusion with Julian Trust, another charity providing support for homeless people in Bristol. If you are successful in your application, you will be employed by Julian House but working under the sub brand of JH Bristol. Job Role: Supported Housing Case Coordinator (Bristol Framework) Salary: £25,235 per year Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week Contract type: Permanent Location: Bristol Additional information: <ul><li>On-call (1 in 4 weeks), £105/week when on-call</li></ul>The Role: As a Case Coordinator, you are required to work with the clients to maintain units of accommodation to a high standard of health and safety and work closely with them to establish effective management of personal finances for example, supporting the client to complete benefit claims and budgeting. The Case Coordinator is responsible for maintaining accurate and timely records of all client interactions and where necessary supporting the Service Manager and Regional manager in reporting to partners and funders. Responsibilities include: <ul><li>Progress and track referrals made into the service and outcomes for service users moving on from service via our case management system and the Bristol HSR (housing support register) </li><li>Complete needs assessment/risk assessment for clients leading to the delivery of key elements of support plans which meet individual client need </li><li>Ensure all new clients moving into the service understand their rights and responsibilities and the conditions of their licence agreement and have a valid Housing Benefit claim in place. </li><li>Ensure that all clients are provided with a high-quality person-centred service which takes a strength-based and trauma-informed approach. </li></ul>Qualifications / Requirements: <ul><li>A valid UK driving license and access to own vehicle - business insurance will be required for roles involving travel to work</li><li>Understanding of the causes of offending, homelessness and social exclusion and approaches which seek to address these </li><li>Empathy and understanding of the needs of JH Bristol Service Users. </li><li>Working with people with complex needs and challenging behavior </li></ul>There are many great reasons to join our team! <ul><li>Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators</li><li>Sliding salary scale with salary increases every year for the first 3 years</li><li>Wellbeing related support and advice and up to 6 free counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment. Plus bank holidays</li><li>30% staff discount at Julian House charity shops</li><li>20% staff discount at Julian House bike workshops</li><li>A generous and competitive pension scheme</li><li>Instant access to healthcare professionals and discounts on a variety of health treatments through our Simply Health Scheme</li><li>A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted</li><li>6 weekly Reflective Practice sessions from objective, external facilitators</li><li>For all the fantastic and valuable work you'll be doing makes you eligible for the Blue Light Card which offers amazing discounts on thousands of brands</li></ul>Our Ethos As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion &amp; Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter. If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. We accept CVs and applications in all formats. DBS Checks We welcome applications from people with lived experience. All applicants working with our clients will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from becoming an employee, the decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role. If you would like to discuss any convictions you may have, please contact the person named in the advert. All information will be dealt with according to our Data Protection Policy. Get in touch If you have any questions about this role, please get in touch with George (Recruitment Specialist) on <a href="mailto:recruitment@julianhouse.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@julianhouse.org.uk</a>. We look forward to speaking with you soon! Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies once the perfect candidate has been found. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible so that you don't miss out!

Supported Housing Case Coordinator (Bristol Frameworks)

Location: Hybrid - your time will be split between our office/venue on Bristol Harbourside, and your home or wherever you like to work, however we would like the successful candidate to be able to commit to at least two days a week in our Bristol office. We're happy to support a flexible working pattern across three, four or five days a week. You just need to be able to attend key meetings, have some crossover with the rest of the Development team and deliver the responsibilities of the role. Department: Development Report to: Gifts and Partnerships Manager Responsible for: N/A Salary: £40,000 per annum pro rata (£24,000 - £28,000 per annum dependent on whether contract is 0.6 or 0.7 FTE, see working hours below). Contract: 18-month fixed-term contract Working hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours a week (0.6 FTE) OR 26.25 hours a week (0.7 FTE), flexible over 3, 4 or 5 days. This may include attending events outside of normal working hours. About We The Curious We The Curious is an educational charity and one of the UK's leading science centres. We produce experiences that bring people together to play, get creative with science and explore different ideas. We work with partners, locally and nationally, supporting people to be inquisitive, develop new skills and improve their wellbeing. We are progressive, inquisitive, collaborative, playful and creative. Our Why, What &amp; How Our vision What if everyone is included, curious and inspired by science to build a better world together? Our mission To connect and empower people through sharing creative experiences which celebrate unknowns in science. Our pledges _Cultivate Curiosity _Strive for Sustainable Futures _Include Everyone _Build Resilience _Open Up Science You can find out more about these in our Manifesto. Our Values _Inquisitive - Asking questions _Progressive - Thinking about what's next _Playful - Embracing the unexpected with a sense of fun _Creative - Generating and testing new ideas _Collaborative - Being inclusive, connecting and valuing Our Strategic Priorities / SP1 - We will deliver collaborative, curiosity-led learning projects to reduce inequality and improve life chances. / SP2 - Our team and those we work with will reflect the diversity of our city, delivering a more inclusive experience. / SP3 -We commit to being a carbon net zero organisation by 2030 and will inspire audiences to take positive action for our planet. / SP4 - To deliver our charitable mission, we will strengthen existing income sources and seek new opportunities to deliver long-term financial security. / SP5 - We will provide opportunities for people to explore new ideas, develop skills and influence scientific research. About the role We The Curious is about to enter an exciting new phase in its mission to connect and empower everyone through shared creative science learning experiences. It is nearly a year since we reopened and as we enter our 25th Anniversary Year there is lots to celebrate and talk about with our new multi-year strategy, Plan 2030 which encompasses numerous major projects for which we must develop and cultivate support. The Development Team is responsible for fundraising across the whole organisation and the stewardship and development of our donors and supporters. The other members of the team are the Development Manager, the Gifts and Partnerships Manager and Development Account Manager. We are looking for a Trusts and Foundations Manager who is collaborative, organised and an excellent communicator to join the team to help us maximise and unlock some very exciting fundraising opportunities. As Trusts and Foundations Manager you will use your skills in research and persuasion to identify grants funding opportunities, establish new relationships and write and submit proposals to trusts, foundations, Lottery funders, the local authority, universities and research councils. Working closely with the rest of the team and project managers from other departments you will raise between six and seven figure sums for our programme of creative science learning and inclusion projects. What will you do in this role? Role specific responsibilities _Identify new grants funding sources, including trusts and foundations, research councils and statutory/government funders. _Prepare and submit high quality funding proposals, expressions of interest and budgets in accordance with strict deadlines and application criteria, to a diverse range of funders, for up to seven-figure sums. _Work closely with internal departmental teams to develop We The Curious projects so that they are ready for fundraising and write detailed and compelling cases for support that include timelines, budgets and evaluation and reporting plans. _Support the funding applications of other partner organisations by collaboratively drafting budgets, attending project development meetings and writing letters of support. _Support the Development Account Manager to cultivate potential funders, including attending on-site visits and events, phone calls and delivering presentations to secure support. _Support the Development Account Manager to manage a portfolio of funders including overseas relationships, fulfilling reporting and public recognition requirements, thank you letters, regular communications and other correspondence. _Liaise with the finance team to record new income and report on expenditure in accordance with funder deadlines. _Support the Gifts and Partnerships Manager and Development Manager in identifying new strategic opportunities and exploring new types of income stream. This may include presenting to the leadership team. Contribute to the delivery of the fundraising strategy, including proposing financial targets for grants, lottery and research income. _Work closely with the Open City Research (OCR) Manager to identify and pursue new funding opportunities for our ambitious OCR programme and work with the finance team to establish a new funding model for this activity. Support the Gifts and Partnerships Manager and Sustainability and Science Director in cultivating high-value stakeholders in STEM and research sectors. _Assist in the implementation of the Development Team's migration onto a new CRM database working closely with the Development Account Manager to customise the database for the Development team's needs. _Work with the finance team to understand our financial position and as requested by the Finance Director, contributing to key organisational financial documentation, such as the annual business plan. _Manage Fundraising Volunteers supporting the administrative workload of the team and attend Volunteer Key Contacts meetings. _Attend and occasionally present at We The Curious staff meetings, exhibition launches, project meetings, project development presentations and meetings as required. General responsibilities _Develop and maintain an up-to-date knowledge of We The Curious' planned activities for communities and schools to present our work persuasively to funders and partners. _Embody and demonstrate our values; Collaborative, Creative, Inquisitive, Playful, Progressive. _Responsible for carefully following safeguarding policies and procedures and raising any concerns to manager/Designated Safeguarding Officer. _General responsibility for departmental compliance with GDPR. _Occasional out of hours work and travel to events. What we're looking for from you _You'll have at least three years of fundraising experience, with success at delivering against financial targets and strict deadlines. You'll have the ability to network, build and manage funding relationships with a wide range of funders and other stakeholders. _You'll be confident explaining and pitching ideas to internal and external stakeholders. _You'll have experience of working very closely with project delivery teams to develop projects, ensure they know what they need to deliver for funders and monitor their expenditure. _You'll have excellent budget management skills, the ability to work independently and effectively and will be confident reporting on six or seven figure budgets. _You will have good understanding of the financial and regulatory environment charities operate within. _You'll have some technical knowledge and experience at using and developing fundraising databases. _You'll have experience and confidence in managing multiple projects simultaneously. _You'll have the ability to understand We The Curious' broad-ranging project content and tailor it to appropriate style and content for target funders. _You'll have excellent verbal and written communication skills. _You'll ideally have an understanding or experience of working in education, culture and/or science charities. Application process Deadline for applications: Sunday 27th April at midnight. Interview date and location: Wednesday 14th May 2025 at We The Curious. Start date: Approximately 9th June 2024. Application process: If you would like to apply, please complete the application form. It contains questions designed to assess your interest in and suitability for the role. Please don't send in CVs or cover letters as we don't review them. We appreciate interviews can be stressful, so we try to make them more of a conversation and a chance for you to tell us about how your skills and interests make you the right person for the role. If you are invited for an interview, we'll send you the questions that you'll be asked beforehand so that you have time to prepare. If you have any particular needs or requirements, please do let us know so that we can make the required adjustments. If you would like to talk about the role or the application process, please email [email protected] Support during the process We The Curious is a Disability Confident Employer and we welcome applications from candidates who self-assess themselves as having a disability. We will guarantee an interview to applicants who advise that they have a disability and who meet the minimum criteria for a job vacancy. To help you, under the Equality Act 2010 a person is defined as having a disability if a) they have a physical or mental impairment, and b) the impairment has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on their ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. We want to work with you to ensure the recruitment process is accessible for you. If you are disabled, neurodivergent, or if you have a long-term health condition, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to our processes for you. You'll have the opportunity to let us know about any adjustments you may need throughout the application and selection process. We'll continue this conversation if you join us as a staff member, and we'll work with you to make sure you have the adjustments you need to succeed in your role. Examples of adjustments could include: _providing alternative formats at every stage _options to apply _extra time for tasks _providing some extra information about what to expect _office orientation before an in-person interview. Including everyone We value the positive impact greater representation will have on our organisation, programmes and culture. It's our goal to become an inclusive place to work and for our teams to better reflect our city and the people who visit us. We welcome applications from people of all lived experiences and particularly those that are not well represented* in the science centre sector. *By not well represented we mean people with lived experience including but not limited to: _African and African-Caribbean heritage _South Asian and East Asian heritage _Global Majority _Disabled _Neurodivergent _Visually Impaired _Deaf community _LGBTQIA+ and/or non-binary _Working class background _Didn't go to university or first in your immediate family to attend University Working with us We value the people that work with us. Our staff have access to the following: Wellbeing &amp; support _Flexible working _Hybrid working (if suitable and stated for role) _Cycle to work scheme _Free yearly flu jabs and eye tests _Paid sick leave for physical and mental health _Mental Health First Aiders _Confidential advice &amp; counselling through the Employee Support Programme Leave _25 days holiday in addition to bank holidays (all pro-rata). _A day of extra holiday for every 5 years' service. _An amount of paid leave for emergency dependent care, domestic emergency leave and compassionate leave. New Parent Policy We are proud to be a family friendly organisation, which is why we work to develop our people practices in line with that value. We have recently introduced a non-gendered approach to Maternity and Paternity, re-branded as our "New Parent Policy". There are eligibility criteria and terms and conditions, but the key take away is that anyone who is due to become a new parent, regardless of their gender, can take one year off work, and we'll pay your full salary for the first five months. Facilities &amp; discounts _Free tickets to the venue for you and up to four guests, plus 12 additional entry tickets per calendar year to give away. _15% off in the We The Curious café _20% off in our shop _Range of discounts with local businesses and free entry to other local attractions. _Social events _Secure cycle storage Pension _We offer a pension scheme with 5% company contributions. Death in service benefit _Four times your annual salary.

Trusts and Foundations Manager

Julian House is a charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. We run several projects and every year we help thousands of people out of homelessness, into employment, away from domestic abuse, and more. If you'd like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects, and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we're looking for! Job Role: Residential Night Concierge (Supported Housing) Salary: £19,728 per year Hours: 4 on 4 off, 7 PM - 3 AM Contract type: Permanent Location: Bath Additional information: <ul><li>This role involves weekend and bank holiday working, working on a 4 on 4 of basis</li><li>Please note that the shifts and hours are waking nightshifts that require individuals to be aware and alert throughout the duration</li></ul>The Role: As a Residential Night Concierge, you'll be the overnight and weekend on-site presence at Julian House's supported accommodations. Working independently, you'll ensure the safety and security of both the building and its residents while fostering positive relationships with neighbours and the community. Responsibilities include: <ul><li>Maintaining the safety and security of the buildings and the facilities through routine property checks</li><li>Be the first point of contact for the 'on-call' support worker</li><li>Maintain a full and accurate log of events during the shift </li><li>Actively ensure the security of the building, monitoring CCTV and patrolling at regular intervals through the evening and night </li><li>In the absence of cleaning staff, carry out any cleaning duties of common areas</li></ul>Since job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the post holder may be required to undertake other duties, which are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities Qualifications / Requirements: <ul><li>Experience in a similar overnight role is preferred but not required as full training and induction will be given</li></ul>There are many great reasons to join our team! <ul><li>Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators</li><li>Wellbeing related support/advice, and up to 6 free counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays - increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment (pro rata for part-time staff)</li><li>30% staff discount at Julian House charity shops</li><li>20% staff discount at Julian House bike workshops</li><li>A generous and competitive pension scheme</li><li>Instant access to healthcare professionals and discounts on a variety of health treatments through our Simply Health Scheme</li><li>A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted</li></ul>Our Ethos As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion &amp; Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter. If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. We accept CVs and applications in all formats. DBS Checks We welcome applications from people with lived experience. All applicants working with our clients will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from becoming an employee, the decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role. If you would like to discuss any convictions you may have, please contact the person named in the advert. All information will be dealt with according to our Data Protection Policy. Get in touch If you have any questions about this role, please get in touch with the recruitment team at <a href="mailto:recruitment@julianhouse.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@julianhouse.org.uk</a>. We look forward to speaking with you soon! Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies once the perfect candidate has been found. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible so that you don't miss out!

Residential Night Concierge (Supported Housing)

Job Description Salary: £30,559 - £32,654 Hours per week: 37 hours Temporary/Fixed term: 12 Months Rolling advert: We're continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received. Homeless Early Intervention - Taking an Upstream Approach to Preventing Homelessness Join us as a Homeless Early Intervention Officer and make a huge difference in your community. Wiltshire Council have recently created a new and exciting Homeless Early Intervention team focusing on supporting households identified as being at high risk of becoming threatened with homeless by providing upstream and pre-preventative holistic support. You'll have the chance to work from one of our hubs located in Trowbridge, Chippenham, or Salisbury as well as being expected to provide outreach advice and support in our communities across the county. There will be opportunities to work in a variety of environments such as hospitals, community drop-in centres and customer's homes to target the support to the hardest to reach households in our community. As a Homeless Early Intervention Officer, you will provide vital advice and support to our clients, empowering them to understand their tenure right, maintain their housing, and preventing homelessness. From supporting with maximising income and budgeting, to preventing family exclusion by mediation, to connecting them with essential services. You'll adopt a trauma informed approach and play a crucial role in navigating our customers through the challenges the current cost-of-living and housing crisis. We're seeking candidates with an innovative and creative approach, capable of effectively handling challenging customers resistant to change. Why us? Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That's why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here! Please download and read the role description and person specificationcarefully before you apply as well asOur Identity. The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework. For more details, contact Ashley Byers, Housing Property and Support Service Manager, at <a href="mailto:Ashley.byers@wiltshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Ashley.byers@wiltshire.gov.uk</a>. This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information. We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion. Disability Confident Employer Application process Please ensure to regularly check your spam/junk folder for any communication from us regarding your application status. We wouldn't want you to miss out on any important updates or interview invitations. Thank you!

Homeless Early Intervention Officer

Julian House is a charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. We run several projects and every year we help thousands of people out of homelessness, into employment, away from domestic abuse, and more. If you'd like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we're looking for! Job Role: Supported Housing Worker Salary: £25,235 per year Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract type: Permanent Location: Somerset East &amp; Somerset (mainly Frome &amp; Shepton Mallet) Additional information: <ul><li>Although this role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing the working hours to suit your needs</li><li>Valid driver's license and access to a car business purposes</li><li>Participation in an on-call, out of hours rota (£100 per week when on-call)</li><li>Occasional weekend work may be required </li></ul>The Role: As a Support Worker, you'll provide personalised, high-quality support to individuals who have experienced rough sleeping and have high support needs. You'll work across four small housing units, building strong relationships with residents to help them gain stability, overcome challenges, and move towards greater independence. With an average caseload of just four clients, you'll have the time to provide meaningful, one-to-one support. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact, helping people maintain their tenancies, access the right services, and take steps towards a brighter future. If you're compassionate, proactive, and ready to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you! Responsibilities include: <ul><li>Progress and track referrals into the service and outcomes for clients moving on from the service</li><li>Complete holistic assessments for clients, leading to the development of support plans which meet individual client goals</li><li>Give clients advice, and information and provide an enabling service so that they can be signposted to and access appropriate services to develop independence</li><li>Embed client involvement in all aspects of the support we provide and create a culture within service delivery which ensures the clients voice and feedback is encouraged, and heard</li><li>Maintain client records that they are accurate and fully updated using our client record system</li><li>Since job descriptions cannot be exhaustive; the post holder may be required to undertake other duties, which are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities</li></ul>Qualifications / Requirements: <ul><li>A valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle - business insurance will be required for roles involving travel for work</li><li>Experience working with vulnerable adults and/or people with complex needs and challenging behaviours</li></ul>There are many great reasons to join our team! <ul><li>Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators</li><li>Sliding salary scale with salary increases every year for the first 3 years</li><li>Wellbeing related support and advice and up to 6 free counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment</li><li>30% staff discount at Julian House charity shops</li><li>20% staff discount at Julian House bike workshops</li><li>For all the fantastic and valuable work you'll be doing makes you eligible for the Blue Light Card which offers amazing discounts on thousands of brands</li><li>A generous and competitive pension scheme</li><li>Instant access to healthcare professionals and discounts on a variety of health treatments through our Simply Health Scheme</li><li>A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted</li><li>6 weekly Reflective Practice sessions from objective, external facilitators</li></ul>Our Ethos As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion &amp; Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter. If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. DBS Checks We welcome applications from people with lived experience. All applicants working with our clients will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from becoming an employee, the decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role. If you would like to discuss any convictions you may have, please contact the person named in the advert. All information will be dealt with according to our Data Protection Policy. Get in touch If you have any questions about Supported Housing Worker role, please get in touch with the team at <a href="mailto:recruitment@julianhouse.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@julianhouse.org.uk</a>. We look forward to speaking with you soon! Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies once the perfect candidate has been found. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible so that you don't miss out!

Supported Housing Worker

Julian House is a charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. We run several projects and every year we help thousands of people out of homelessness, into employment, away from domestic abuse, and more. If you'd like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we're looking for! Job Role: Weekend Supported Housing Worker Salary: £7,840 per year (full-time equivalent £24,500) hourly rate of £12.56 Hours: 12 hours per week Contract type: Permanent Location: Somerset East &amp; Somerset (mainly Frome &amp; Shepton Mallet) Additional information: <ul><li>Valid driver's license and access to a car business purposes</li><li>Participation in an on-call, out-of-hours rota (£100 per week when on-call)</li><li>Standard working days are Saturday and Sunday</li></ul>The Role: As a Support Worker, you'll play a key role in providing person-centred support and housing management to individuals who have experienced rough sleeping and have high support needs. Working across four dispersed units, you'll build strong relationships with residents to encourage engagement, reduce barriers, and support them in maintaining their tenancy while working towards greater independence. You'll work closely with the weekday Support Worker to ensure a seamless and consistent approach, helping an average of four clients on their journey towards stability and a brighter future. Responsibilities include: <ul><li>Progress and track referrals into the service and outcomes for clients moving on from the service</li><li>Complete holistic assessments for clients, leading to the development of support plans which meet individual client goals</li><li>Give clients advice, and information and provide an enabling service so that they can be signposted to and access appropriate services to develop independence</li><li>Embed client involvement in all aspects of the support we provide and create a culture within service delivery which ensures the clients voice and feedback is encouraged, and heard</li><li>Maintain client records that they are accurate and fully updated using our client record system</li><li>Since job descriptions cannot be exhaustive; the post holder may be required to undertake other duties, which are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities</li></ul>Qualifications / Requirements: <ul><li>A valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle - business insurance will be required for roles involving travel for work</li><li>Experience working with vulnerable adults and/or people with complex needs and challenging behaviours</li></ul>There are many great reasons to join our team! <ul><li>Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators</li><li>Sliding salary scale with salary increases every year for the first 3 years</li><li>Wellbeing related support and advice and up to 6 free counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment</li><li>30% staff discount at Julian House charity shops</li><li>20% staff discount at Julian House bike workshops</li><li>For all the fantastic and valuable work you'll be doing makes you eligible for the Blue Light Card which offers amazing discounts on thousands of brands</li><li>A generous and competitive pension scheme</li><li>Instant access to healthcare professionals and discounts on a variety of health treatments through our Simply Health Scheme</li><li>A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted</li><li>6 weekly Reflective Practice sessions from objective, external facilitators</li></ul>Our Ethos As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion &amp; Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter. If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. DBS Checks We welcome applications from people with lived experience. All applicants working with our clients will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from becoming an employee, the decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role. If you would like to discuss any convictions you may have, please contact the person named in the advert. All information will be dealt with according to our Data Protection Policy. Get in touch If you have any questions about Weekend Supported Housing Worker role, please get in touch with the team at <a href="mailto:recruitment@julianhouse.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@julianhouse.org.uk</a>. We look forward to speaking with you soon! Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies once the perfect candidate has been found. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible so that you don't miss out!

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