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Overview Empower change within the Criminal Justice System! Are you prepared to make a profound impact on the lives affected by substance misuse? If so, we're seeking an experienced Drug and Alcohol Worker to join our collaboration with Probation in Medway Kent, offering a genuine opportunity to engage in transformative one-to-one therapeutic work with individuals. Step into the heart of Medway and embrace a remarkable opportunity as a Drug and Alcohol Worker working closely with Probation. This role isn't just about a position; it's a chance to significantly alter the lives of those seeking support, engaging in impactful one-to-one therapeutic work with each individual. you will carry a small caseload which enables you to undertake real therapeutic work. This role extends beyond its scope; it's about transforming lives and making a lasting impact within our communities. Are you ready to be the driving force behind positive change and build bridges to access treatment. Where: Kent Hours: 37.5 hours per week Full Time Salary: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 (based on full time hours, pro rata for part time) Contract Type: Fixed term for 12 months *Please note: Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours. Responsibilities About the role: <ul><li>Supporting service users from point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey </li></ul><ul><li>Providing screening, assessment, and recovery planning and onward referral </li></ul><ul><li>Reducing drug and alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community </li></ul><ul><li>Promoting carer, service user and community involvement </li></ul><ul><li>Providing advocacy for access to partnership services </li></ul><ul><li>Working with service users to support social (re)integration, enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives: promoting recovery, resilience, peer support and self-determination </li></ul><ul><li>Research, design and prepare subject matter and materials for groups / pods. </li></ul><ul><li>Deliver structured content within group settings to service users at various stages of recovery </li></ul><ul><li>Engage with debriefing and evaluations with co-facilitators after groups/pods have taken place, reviewing progress and identifying concerns with service users </li></ul><ul><li>Tailor specific workshops around the needs of the service users, such as: anger management, sleep disorders, relationships, etc </li></ul>About you: <ul><li>Have a strong understanding of substance misuse issues and experience of working within a similar field </li></ul><ul><li>Experience of working with groups/pods and managing group dynamics, such as conflict or challenging behaviour. </li></ul><ul><li>Be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written with good IT skills </li></ul><ul><li>Proactive and able to work on own initiative with excellent time management and prioritising skills </li></ul><ul><li>Have a good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services, and good practice </li></ul><ul><li>Be a supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in partnership with a wide range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to manage change successfully in a way that prioritises the needs of service users </li></ul><ul><li>Understand the importance of information governance processes and commit to follow and apply all necessary safeguards </li></ul><ul><li>Seek out learning opportunities to improve and broaden your professional knowledge and skills and to contribute and oversee the learning and development of others </li></ul>What we will give to you: <ul><li>25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Additionally, you'll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years, therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us. </li></ul><ul><li>Paid 'Wellness' hour each week along with a 'Wellness' hub and Employee Assist Programme </li></ul><ul><li>Contributory pension scheme </li></ul><ul><li>Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc. </li></ul><ul><li>A friendly and supportive team </li></ul><ul><li>Training, career development &amp; progression opportunities </li></ul><ul><li>Generous Refer-a-Friend Scheme </li></ul>Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role. Direct applications only - we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy. Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35) ILW / OLW /Fringe N/A - Outside London Weighting Area Closing Date 3/12/2025 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Rebecca Hayles | <a href="mailto:becky.hayles@cgl.org.uk" target="_blank">becky.hayles@cgl.org.uk</a> This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

Recovery Coordinator

Income Recovery Officer Grade 9 - £25,989 - £28,598 per annum Full Time - 37 hours per week Indefinite Contract Are you passionate about supporting residents, reducing arrears, and helping people stay and succeed in their accommodation? We are excited to announce a brand new opportunity to join our Housing team at Hastings Borough Council as an Income Recovery Officer. In this newly created role, you'll play a vital part in helping residents in our accommodation manage their rent and related payments. Your focus will be on providing excellent customer service while recovering rent, service charges, and other housing-related debts such as storage, removals, and homelessness prevention loans. You'll regularly monitor rent accounts, take appropriate action in line with council policies, and work closely with residents, internal teams, and partners such as the Housing Benefit team and other support services. We're looking for someone with experience in recovering income, including rental income and arrears, and who is committed to delivering a customer-focused service. For a full Job Description and Person Specification, please see the attached document. The role offers flexibility for hybrid working, however it will be primarily office-based. Closing date: 24th November @ 12:00pm How to apply Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form. Further information on this vacancy <ul> <li>Management Competency Framework</li> <li>Staff Competency Framework</li> <li>Job Description / Person Specification - Income Recovery Officer</li> </ul>

Income Recovery Officer

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Environmental Health team as a Business Support &amp; Private Sector Housing Support Officer where you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth delivery of services across Environmental Health. From managing data and documents to being the first point of contact for customer enquiries, your work will directly contribute to the success of our Public Protection objectives. This is a varied and rewarding role that spans multiple service areas including licensing, parking, insurance, corporate health and safety, food safety, and more. You will be instrumental in supporting key projects, maintaining essential records, and liaising with a wide range of stakeholders Essentially you will provide front-line customer service via phone, email, and in-person enquiries, along with: Processing grant schemes and maintaining HMO registers Reviewing and improving administrative processes and systems Supporting licensing functions, ensuring statutory compliance and accurate record-keeping Raising invoices, processing payments, and reconciling fees Managing parking waivers, insurance claims, and health &amp; safety documentation To be competent in this role it is essential that you are an experienced administrator, with strong IT and database skills, as well as: Being a confident communicator with a wide range of stakeholders Being organised, adaptable, and able to manage competing priorities Being proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and bespoke IT systems Having the ability to work independently and as part of a team Having strong written and verbal communication skills Click to view a Job Description For an informal discussion about the role please contact Shelly Greenwood on 01233 330327 When Applying - Please ensure that you have received confirmation of a submitted application once completed. For any assistance in completing the application form, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@ashford.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ashford.gov.uk</a> Hybrid Working - We are an organisation that puts people first and understands how important employee wellbeing is. We want to help you to balance your working life and home life and offer flexible ways of working to help structure your life in a positive and productive way; both at home and in the office. This maximises personal development and collaborative working. Competitive remuneration package - We offer an excellent salary linked pension scheme, generous annual leave with flexi time, free life insurance, supportive relocation package and opportunities for training and development. With devolution news and talks evolving across the country for local authorities, we understand that there may be some uncertainty for those currently serving within the sector. Although Kent and Medway have not been included in the Devolution Priority Programme, discussions continue in this area. Kent, Medway and all District and Borough Councils in the South East will continue to work closely with each other to deliver vital services to our communities. This is an exciting, but stable time to join our organisation. Ashford Borough Council recognises the need to ensure the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults when they come into contact with the services we provide We welcome applications form the Armed Forces Community Salary range <ul><li>£26,685 - £29,079 per year</li></ul>

Business Support & Private Sector Housing Support Officer

Financial Inclusion Specialist Application Deadline: 2 December 2025 Department: Mental Health and Wellbeing Services Employment Type: Permanent Location: East Sussex - Lewes Compensation: GBP 27,942 / year Description Location: Lewes base with travel across East Sussex. Salary: GBP 27,942 (FTE) plus GBP 1,000 annual essential car user allowance Hours: 33 per week What you'll be doing: Are you passionate about financial inclusion and mental health? Join our team as a Financial Inclusion Specialist and help people build financial stability and confidence as they move forward in their recovery journey. Part of Southdown's wider mental health services in East Sussex, you'll provide one-to-one support to clients experiencing mental health challenges, helping them navigate the benefits system, manage their money, and access the right support at the right time. You'll be a go-to expert on welfare benefits such as PIP, ESA, Jobseeker's Allowance, and Universal Credit, and work with clients to explore budgeting, maximise income, and reduce financial stress. This is a varied, client-facing role where no two days are the same. You'll assess new clients, support people in crisis, run money management workshops, and work closely with other services. You'll also help improve the service by sharing ideas and client feedback. We welcome applications from candidates with previous experience such as Welfare Rights Adviser, Benefits Adviser, Money and Debt Adviser, Financial Inclusion Officer, Support Worker, Housing Officer, or Mental Health Practitioner. Or you may be looking for a new challenge and believe you have the transferable skills to support people facing financial and mental health challenges. If you're passionate about helping others build stability and confidence, we'd love to hear from you. Perks and benefits: <ul><li>Health cost cash-back scheme: access to our health insurance scheme which covers dental, optical, physical therapies and other medical treatments with the option to add greater levels of cover.</li><li>Interest-free loans: assistance with larger costs that arise such as tenancy deposits, season travel tickets or buying a car.</li><li>Access to the Easit Network: discounts and incentives on train, bus and car journeys such as 15% off eligible daily and season rail tickets.</li><li>Blue Light card: access to discount services for the social care sector with savings across thousands of online shops, restaurants, and high-street vendors. </li><li>Free advice and counselling service: confidential emotional support and practical guidance from our independent telephone service.</li><li>25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays</li></ul>Knowledge, Skills and Experience What you'll need for the role: <ul><li>Experience supporting people with mental health needs, including those in crisis or facing complex challenges</li><li>Strong working knowledge of UK benefits and welfare entitlements</li><li>Experience giving budgeting advice, completing benefit calculations, and challenging decisions</li><li>Confidence managing risk and co-creating safety plans</li><li>Strong communication and partnership skills</li><li>A standard DBS check (paid for by Southdown)</li><li>A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle</li></ul>What would be nice: <ul><li>Familiarity with the principles of co-production and personalised care</li><li>Experience facilitating financial capability workshops or training sessions</li><li>Knowledge of employment and education pathways to help clients move forward</li></ul>Training:Our award-winning in-house training team will help you to gain valuable qualifications, continually develop your skills and build a great career with the largest provider of housing, care and support in Sussex. How to apply:Please click on the 'Apply Now' button and fill out our simple one-page application form. The application closing date is 2 December 2025. Please note, if we receive a large number of applications then this position may close before the advertised application closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Financial Inclusion Specialist

Housing Manager Working across properties in the East Sussex area Permanent, Full time (37.5 hpw) Circa £32,000 - £35,000 Plus great benefits including Health Cash Plan We can't offer CoS for this role Home, a place where you belong Join us as a Housing Manager at Home Group, in our awesome housing team in the South East covering our East Sussex Patch. You'll be our face to face customer support to our estates, ensuring we provide safe homes and communities where people choose to live, while also ensuring our income is maximised. You'll provide first class customer service, delivering our customer promise every day! This is a great time to join as one of the estates has been identified as a Priority Estate with exciting Community Development work taking place. What you'll do <ul><li> Engage with customers and proactivity on our estates, you'll really get to get to know our communities </li></ul><ul><li> You'll look after a number of patches and neighbourhoods </li></ul><ul><li> Managing anti-social behaviours in our estates, responding to customer queries and complaints </li></ul><ul><li> Managing our voids process including liaising with local authorities </li></ul><ul><li> Carry out estate inspections, engaging and meeting with contractors on site, as well as carrying out and recording the routine safety and compliance checks in our buildings and communities </li></ul>Why choose us? This is more than a job, it's a place where you feel valued. You get great training, support from friendly colleagues and a chance to make a real difference every day. Be part of one of the UK's top 10 Great Places to Work! You have <ul><li> Experience in the housing sector and understand housing management, housing law and in an ideal world, universal credit too! </li><li> You have, or are willing to work towards Chartered Institute of Housing Level 3 </li></ul><ul><li> Super organised and methodical in your approach, you're also a proactive self-starter with a "can do" positive attitude </li></ul><ul><li> This job can challenge, especially when we're dealing with complaints but your resilience will help you through. </li></ul><ul><li> Confident working with external partners and stakeholders such as local authorities, MP's etc </li></ul>The practical bits <ul><li> This is a hybrid role and in an average week, you'll spend 2-3 days working from our community patches across sites in Wealden, Uckfield and Eastbourne among others. </li></ul><ul><li> Although you'll spend time in our neighbourhoods, we do get together regularly virtually and in person in our communities, with time working from home catching up on admin. </li><li> We have regular anchor days in our Liverpool Street office. </li></ul><ul><li> We mainly work Monday to Friday and work occasional evenings to meet with customers. The great news is that you'll be able to shape your own diary. </li></ul><ul><li> To get from A to B, you'll need a vehicle insured for business purposes. The great news is that we'll pay your mileage! </li></ul><ul><li> You'll need a Standard DBS check done and we pay for that. </li></ul>Stronger together We do our best work when we're ourselves. That's why inclusion, wellbeing, and our diversity networks help make Home Group a great place to work ! What's in it for you? <ul><li> 34 days leave, pro-rated (including bank holidays and a "me day") </li><li> Paid time off for volunteering </li><li> Matching Pension contributions (up to 7%, with life assurance of 3x Basic Salary) </li><li> Save up to £1140 yearly with our health cash plan, covering dental, optical, and therapies </li><li> Career path with development and an excellent training package </li><li> Excellent benefits and rewards including supermarket discounts and travel expenses </li></ul>Find out more Click APPLY NOW to see our Housing Manager Job description , find out about us and for help to apply. Roles can close early, so don't wait. For reasonable adjustments email <a href="mailto:recruitment@homegroup.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@homegroup.org.uk</a>.

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