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Managing Director&nbsp;Soha Response Services, Didcot, Oxford.Managing Director - Salary £95,000 + excellent, flexible benefits&nbsp;Closing date 10th January 2025Soha Housing is a successful, award winning, community-based mutualised housing association working in and around Oxfordshire and neighbouring counties. We have a brilliant staff team of around 150 colleagues, who show us every day how much they care about our work and its impact on our tenants, neighbourhoods, and communities. &nbsp;Our 2024 staff survey shows that 99% of our team are proud to work here and 98% of our colleagues want to stay working at Soha, demonstrating high levels of engagement and advocacy across our teams.&nbsp;Our vision is for strong, vibrant and sustainable communities where everyone can find a home. We see resident engagement as a key part of our success with nearly 90% of our residents satisfied with our service.Soha Response is a newly created in-house contractor business which is due to launch during May 2025, delivering repairs and maintenance services to our customers. Supporting the vision of creating strong, vibrant and sustainable communities the key aims of Soha Response are to:<ul><li>Provide a first-class service to customers</li><li>Effectively manage external pressures and market conditions&nbsp;</li><li>Deliver better social value outcomes</li><li>Offer genuine value for money</li></ul>This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to lead Soha Response.&nbsp;The overall purpose of the role is to lead the development, delivery and ongoing provision of an innovative and effective inhouse contractor team, delivering a high standard of service to Soha residents and will be responsible for all areas of management in running the day-to-day business, managing challenging KPIs and reporting to the subsidiary and main boards.You will be a member of Soha’s Senior Leadership team contributing towards the strategic direction and leadership of Soha.It is essential that successful candidates bring a proven track record in successfully leading a commercial repairs and maintenance service, having a sound understanding of the built environment with a background in reactive, planned, statutory and non-statutory preventative maintenance programmes. They have a good understanding of current compliance and regulatory requirements within social housing and significant proven performance in senior related roles.ARK Consultancy are supporting us with the recruitment process. For more information on how to apply for the roles click on recruitment pack links below:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.arkconsultancy.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/recruitment-pack-7.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.arkconsultancy.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/recruitment-pack-7.pdf</a>

Managing Director

Overview Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options. Our core values are 'Be open, be compassionate and be bold' and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential. We have an exciting opportunity for a Recovery Coordinator who has the skills and experience to assess and engage with our service users, ensuring that they access the right intervention at the right time, in a way that best meets their needs. Where: HMP The Portland with potential cross site working at HMP The Verne Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week Full Time Salary Range: £27,449.52 - £31,529.41 (pro rata for part time hours) Contract Type: Permanent 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 holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years' service "Capped at 30 days" </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. If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more here Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (<a href="http://www.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.gov.uk</a>) If this sounds like you and you would like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live, then we would love to talk to you. Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,449.52 - £31,529.41) ILW / OLW /Fringe N/A - Outside London Weighting Area Closing Date 16/1/2025 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Laura Pauffley | <a href="mailto:laura.pauffley@cgl.org.uk" target="_blank">laura.pauffley@cgl.org.uk</a> This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

Recovery Coordinator

The Vacancy Full Time - Shift patterns including weekends and bank holidays No car parking in site. Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you are able to empower people every day to develop their skills and move towards independence? Do you enjoy working in an environment where every day is different to the next? Then this could be the role for you. You will be working as part of a team to provide support to our homeless clients. You will love helping others and enjoy supporting individuals to achieve their goals and to become more independent. Your positive attitude towards your work and others will help to contribute to a great working environment. You will have a calm and personable manner and be able to handle potentially difficult situations. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES <ul> <li>You will have your own caseload of clients to manage and will work with them on a one to one basis. You will identify their needs by listening to them and put together a client needs assessment and manage risks.</li> <li>Carrying out housing management duties such as collecting service charges at various locations</li> <li>Covering Health and Safety duties at various locations</li> <li>Support to move clients on from accommodation services to suitable accommodation options</li> <li>You will mediate and or negotiate with existing housing providers to help prevent homelessness</li> <li>You will help and support individuals by providing advice on housing, welfare benefits, rent deposits and household goods via a variety of schemes.</li> <li>You will help clients with the practicalities of moving to new accommodation, such as contacting energy suppliers</li> <li>You will encourage individuals to develop practical skills such as budgeting, shopping, cooking, housework, laundry, personal health and hygiene</li> <li>Carrying out drop in sessions at designated locations.</li> <li>Liaise with colleges, training agencies, employers to help clients to gain access to education, find work or maintain their benefit entitlement</li> <li>Advise client on appropriate agencies to contact i.e. debt and housing issues</li> <li>Travel and cover services across a geographical patch as and when required</li> <li>Any other reasonable duties required in the interest of the organisation</li></ul>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE &amp; ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING ESSENTIAL CRITERIA FOR ROLE (Minimum requirements on appointment to this job) Previous experience in this sector is not essential but you will be able to demonstrate a real passion for wanting to work with vulnerable people in the homeless sector. Our values will be aligned to your own ethics and ideals and you will be committed to changing the life of others for the better. <ul> <li>Clear verbal and written English</li> <li>Good IT and keyboard skills</li> <li>Polite, assertive manner, ability to self -motivate</li> <li>Passion for working in a client/customer facing role</li> <li>Knowledge of the benefits system and tenancy legislation</li> <li>Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues</li> <li>Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies</li> <li>Flexible approach to what is required from the role</li></ul>We reserve the right to close our adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible About Us We offer support to people who are homeless, vulnerable or at risk of becoming homeless and need help rebuilding their lives for a brighter future. Our services include safe, flexible and reliable client led housing and support with a focus on reducing homelessness, improving health and wellbeing and building on individual's skills and resilience to break the cycle of homelessness, poverty and exclusion. We work in partnership with multiple agencies and authorities to deliver support and accommodation needs across Berkshire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton. We're committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that embodies our values and promotes a tolerant and respectful environment where everyone can feel empowered to succeed. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and will support with any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. Our vision To be a safety net for people in tough times and the springboard to a brighter future. Our mission To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. Our values Everyone matters We know we're stronger together We do the right things, for the right reasons We never give up Our Benefits Annual appraisals Child care vouchers Pension with life cover Extra mile awards Employee assistance programme Shopping vouchers Our Gallery Previous Next

Homeless Support Worker

The Vacancy We are seeking a House Manager Hours of Work: 41.5 hours per week, 37 weeks per year (mainly term time) with some flexibility to support House events. Salary: Available on enquiry We have an exciting opportunity to join one of our Boarding Houses as a House Manager. Our House Managers play a key role in the support of the Housemaster/Mistress in all aspects of the boarding house management, pastoral care and wellbeing of the pupils. The role is responsible to the Housemistress/master for the domestic welfare of the pupils, for managing the domestic staff and, by liaising with staff and parents, ensuring the smooth running of the House. The successful candidate should have excellent interpersonal, communication, administrative and organisational skills. For further information about this role please see the documents available at the top of this page, including the full Job Descriptions. To submit an on-line application, click on the 'Apply' button above. Please specify on your application which of the above roles you are applying for. If you require any accommodations or additional support during your application process, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the Recruitment team; email: <a href="mailto:thepeopleteam@marlboroughcollege.org" target="_blank">thepeopleteam@marlboroughcollege.org</a>, or phone: 01672 892402. We reserve the right to close this role early if a suitable number of applications are received. Early applications are therefore encouraged. The Company Marlborough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the College is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children."

House Manager

Are you looking for flexible part time hours in a managerial role? We have a rare opportunity for an Operation's Manager to join our team in Buckinghamshire! 22.5 hours per week - £25,554 per annum - With the flexibility of Working over 3,4 or 5 days a week. Who We Are Hightown is more than just a housing association; we're a community-driven organization committed to providing essential support and care to those who need it most. With nearly 9,000 homes under our management, primarily in districts such as Dacorum, St Albans, and Watford, we're proud to employ over 1,000 staff members who share our vision of creating thriving, inclusive communities. About the Role As a Care and Supported Housing (C&amp;SH) Operations Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in our middle management team, overseeing the day-to-day operations of services in High Wycombe. Overseeing 2 supported living schemes, your responsibilities will be diverse and impactful. Your primary objective will be to ensure our services remain flexible, responsive, and aligned with the evolving needs of the people we support, ensuring the people we support have a good quality of life. Key Responsibilities Regulation: <ul><li>Ensure compliance with the Care Act 2014 and relevant regulatory frameworks.</li><li>Maintain adherence to National Standards for semi-independent provision.</li></ul>Support Services: <ul><li>Deliver high-quality, person-centred care and support services.</li><li>Champion positive risk-taking cultures and promote independence.</li><li>Facilitate effective communication with people we support and stakeholders.</li></ul>Service Development: <ul><li>Drive the development of new services and transformation initiatives.</li><li>Foster key relationships with commissioners and regulatory bodies.</li></ul>Staff Matters: <ul><li>Lead recruitment, induction, and development of staff members.</li><li>Promote a culture of learning, reflection, and continuous improvement.</li></ul>Management: <ul><li>Develop annual plans and uphold organizational policies and procedures.</li><li>Conduct audits and implement quality improvement measures.</li><li>Ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.</li></ul>Leadership: <ul><li>Excellent leadership and change management skills.</li><li>Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Ability to inspire, motivate, and develop a team.</li><li>Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.</li><li>High level of organisational and time management skills.</li></ul>Premises: <ul><li>Oversee maintenance, health, and safety concerns.</li><li>Manage service finances and procurement processes.</li></ul>Records, Reports, and Administration: <ul><li>Maintain accurate records and produce clear reports.</li><li>Ensure compliance with organizational key performance indicators.</li></ul>Special Conditions of Service <ul><li>Flexibility in working hours, including evenings, bank holidays, and weekends if required.</li><li>Participation in an on-call rota.</li></ul>Why Hightown? At Hightown, we're committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member is empowered to make a difference. When you join us, you'll become part of a dedicated team that values collaboration, innovation, and compassion. Plus, with opportunities for professional development and career advancement, your potential for growth knows no bounds. The Benefits: In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a benefits package which includes: <ul><li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li><li>£25,554 per annum for a 22.5 hour a week contract</li><li>Regular support from your line manager and colleagues</li><li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li><li>Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary</li><li>Annual salary and cost of living review</li><li>Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing</li><li>Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support</li><li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li><li>Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a £130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us</li><li>Friendly and supportive team environment</li><li>Employee assistance helpline</li><li>Mileage paid for car usage</li><li>Fully paid DBS</li></ul>How to Apply If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career journey with Hightown, we want to hear from you! To apply for the Operations Manager role, please click the link or visit our website and submit your application today. Join us in our mission to empower individuals, build stronger communities, and create lasting change. Together, we can make a real difference in the lives of those we serve. The advert may be closed early should we find a suitable candidate, early applications are therefore encouraged. Apply today to be considered. Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks. To stay safe in your job search we recommend that you visit SAFERjobs, a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat job scams. Visit the SAFERjobs website for information on common scams and to get free, expert advice for a safer job search. We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

Operations Manager - Care and Supported Housing - Part time

Specialist Housing Partner (Independent Living) At Accent we believe everyone has the right to a safe, secure and warm place to call home. Are you ready to go above and beyond to ensure our customers receive a best-in-class experience? We're looking for a Specialist Housing Partner (Independent Living) to join our Housing Services team covering our Orchard Court and Meade Court schemes in Camberley. About the role and person: <ul><li>35 hours</li><li>Permanent</li></ul>Always motivated to achieve brilliant standards of service, our Specialist Housing Partners (Independent Living Coordinators) are a visible presence in their schemes, ensuring the effective management of tenancies and community. This involves working closely with the allocations and lettings team to onboard new customers. Moving into a new scheme is an important life experience and your role will have a positive influence on our customer journey, helping them to maintain their independence for as long as possible. You'll play a key role in encouraging resident engagement throughout their tenure in the scheme by building a sense of community. Sometimes things don't always go to plan, you'll support customers if they fall into arrears, manage anti-social behaviour and resolve customer complaints effectively, using the appropriate legal remedies to ensure tenancies are ended efficiently and in line with legal and regulatory requirements when necessary. This is a role where you can make a real difference in helping our customers live independently for as long as possible. You'll develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners and build strong community bonds to make moments that matter every day. To view/download the full job description please visit our website. Salary The spot salary for this post is £29,000 per annum for applicants who fully meet the requirements of the post. Applicants, who do not meet all the requirements of the post, will start 5% or 10% below the spot salary. An additional £3,480 regional uplift also applied to this role. What will you get from us? In addition to a competitive salary and agile working, we also have a focus on employees' development. We support both professional and personal development, ensuring everyone has a development plan and provide access to a wide range of internal and external learning resources. You'll also receive: <ul><li>28 days paid holiday plus bank holidays per year (pro-rata for part time) rising by 1 day per year up to a maximum of one working week.</li><li>A choice of Pension Schemes including a Defined Benefit Scheme with a 7.5% member contribution or a Defined Contribution Scheme with a 4% member contribution and 4% employer contribution. Both pension schemes provide Life Insurance Cover.</li><li>Option to purchase additional holiday of up to 2 of your working weeks (at managers discretion).</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme.</li><li>"Hapi" Benefits App with multiple discounts. </li><li>Cycle to work scheme.</li></ul>What skills/behaviours do you need to be a Specialist Housing Partner? <ul><li>Previous experience of delivering a quality housing management service within a specialist or generic housing context and understanding of the various workstreams relevant to the management of temporary accommodation.</li><li>You will be a consistent high performer and be passionate about delivering high quality services while taking full ownership of your schemes.</li><li>Driven to work independently and as part of a team with previous experience of cross-departmental working.</li><li>An understanding of safeguarding within a housing context.</li><li>You will have excellent communication skills able to communicate with multiple stakeholders and multiple levels.</li><li>You will be able to demonstrate your resilience and ability to deal positively with change. </li><li>Ability to work under pressure and thriving on challenges to achieve positive outcomes for customers while maintaining accuracy and high performance.</li><li>You will be flexible in your approach to work, including where you work (different schemes or attend training further afield) and when you work (sometimes we may need to work outside of usual office hours). </li><li>Must have access to your own transport for business use (and appropriate license). </li></ul>This role is subject to a successful DBS check. Location The successful candidate will be required to live within a commutable distance to our Orchard Court and Meade Court schemes in Camberley with travel to our Camberley office when required for team meetings. Your time will be split across the 2 schemes based upon customer needs. Who are Accent? At Accent, we believe that everyone should have access to an affordable, sustainable, and safe home, and our work across the country aims to do just that. We're a national organisation, but with a community focus. We were formed in 1966 and have grown in the time since, and now provide homes and services to over 40,000 customers. We understand the impact our work can have in creating better places for people to live by providing well-designed housing, which is in short supply, and building sustainable communities where people choose to live. We are proud of our Homes England Strategic Partnership, which allows us to build even more homes in areas of housing need. But we are not just about building new homes. We invest in our existing homes to make sure they offer our customers the very best in living standards by adapting to meet new ideas, environmental changes, new regulations for safety and security and modern technology to make them a home for life, in every way our customers need them to be. Caring for our customers also means caring for their environment. With our ambitious energy-efficient development plans, and our retrofitting projects which are modernising our current homes; we are putting sustainability at the fore so that we can drive value for customers now and in the future. As anchor institutions in the communities where we work, it's important we leverage partnerships and seek opportunities for customers that provide the foundations for better living. We build relationships which accelerate and advance our work to ensure customers are supported if they need it and can be happy living in their homes. Our new operating model puts our colleagues in the heart of our communities. We are committed to building strong relationships with our customers and we work alongside them to co-curate the services we deliver. We never stop evolving - we are ambitious and driven and understand that great performance is a product of an inclusive and supportive environment, where colleagues can thrive and achieve their best. With a new people strategy and corporate strategy which will sets out our commitments from 2024-2027, it's an exciting time to join Accent. If you require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, please let us know we will ensure requirements are met. Please don't delay in submitting your application. Where roles are urgent or we receive a high volume of applications, we may interview and conclude the process prior to any closing date indicated. Please note candidates must have current eligibility to live and work in the UK, Accent do not currently hold a sponsorship license. We are excited about our future and if you are too, we'd love to hear from you. REF-218 546

Specialist Housing Partner (Independent Living)

Job Description Job Title: Support Worker (Supported Housing) Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £25,965.41 per annum (£27,112.48 per annum is achieved after 18 months successful performance in the role) Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week Working Pattern: 7 day rota (shifts include 7.15am - 3.15pm or 1.30pm - 9.30pm) and alternate full weekends plus some bank holidays Location: Old Tea Warehouse, High Wycombe If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description. The difference you will make as a Support Worker This role is based at Old Tea Warehouse in High Wycombe. Old Tea Warehouse is a medium-high risk supported accommodation service for vulnerable customers aged 18-65. This is a fast-paced, dynamic environment where customers have experienced homelessness and may have complex needs such as substance misuse, mental health, history of offending, etc. You will provide support to our customers in a variety of ways. For example, connecting them with employability coaches and other support agencies, helping them manage their money, signing up for benefits or to move on to a more permanent home. It will be your job to help boost their confidence and support them on their journey as they rebuild their lives. Through all of this you will need to keep records of everything, so there is some admin to do. At times this role is tough, but most of the time it can be incredibly rewarding. You will need to be resilient, empathetic, and able to leave your work at work and not take it home with you. About you We are looking for someone with: <ul> <li>Experience of working with vulnerable people</li> <li>Experience of delivering structured support and risk management</li> <li>To be a team player with a caring and empathetic nature with a resilient, can-do attitude, able to work as part of a team</li> <li>An understanding of supporting vulnerable people - this could include having your own lived experience of homelessness or drug or alcohol addiction.</li> <li>Ability to work flexible hours to meet customer and business needs, which may not include normal office hours and may include lone working</li></ul>Interviews will take place on 13th and 17th January 2025. Why Riverside? At Riverside, we're a housing association with a difference - enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we've been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us. Working with us, you'll enjoy: <ul> <li>Competitive pay &amp; generous pension </li> <li>28 days holidays plus bank holidays </li> <li>Flexible working options available</li> <li>Investment in your learning, personal development and technology</li> <li>A wide range of benefits</li></ul>Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside: We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview. Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Role Profile Supporting Customers: We use Psychologically Informed approaches and Trauma Informed Care principles to support our customers to develop new ways of thinking and to make steps towards independence, by: <ul> <li>Leading on Co-producing bespoke support and move-on plans, involving key stakeholders (e.g. family/other support providers), where appropriate</li> <li>Organising and carrying out regular planned reviews of support and risk plans, or following an incident/significant change in a customer's circumstances</li> <li>Engaging customers to meet agreed outcomes and develop life skills</li> <li>Assisting customers with day-to-day support and tenancy-related matters</li> <li>Identifying and promoting opportunities for employment, education and training and supporting customers to remove barriers to accessing these opportunities</li> <li>Signposting customers to appropriate external support services, including interventions such as food banks and other community resources</li> <li>Supporting customers to be 'tenancy ready' to enable successful move on</li> <li>Supporting customers to be financially independent through budgeting plans and maximising income</li> <li>Supporting and monitoring customers' healthcare needs, ensuring appropriate contact with healthcare professionals</li> <li>Empowering customers to move towards self-management of their medication by following the medication procedure</li> <li>Leading on support initiatives including Group Work</li> <li>Ensure the safety of our customers by following local safeguarding procedures, recognizing and acting on any significant risk, and escalating appropriately</li> <li>Record and update clear, factual, accurate, strengths based customer information on the local or appropriate digital platform</li></ul>Service Delivery: <ul> <li>Facilitate the referral process into the service and assess potential new customers</li> <li>Contribute to the delivery of a housing management service, including income collection and providing customers with tenancy-related support</li> <li>Work with customers to maintain a safe environment by reporting repairs and health and safety concerns</li> <li>Clean and prepare rooms as appropriate</li> <li>Resolve difficult and challenging situations in a sensitive and informed way, balancing the needs of the individual with responsibilities for the safety of the service</li> <li>Develop and maintain local partnerships to provide a holistic range of support for customer</li> <li>Carry out day-to-day administration and operational duties</li> <li>Other Information:</li> <li>You will be required to work flexible hours to meet customer and business needs, which may not include normal office hours</li> <li>You will be required to travel to different properties within the defined area as and when required</li> <li>Use the Lone Worker system as and when necessary</li> <li>Ensure customers are safe at all times - carrying out all of your duties within Riverside's Policy and Procedure Policy and Procedure framework e.g. health &amp; safety, safeguarding, dignity at work, GDPR opportunities, cash handling, etc</li> <li>Deliver your role in line with Riverside company values - "Our Riverside Way"</li> <li>Participate in team meetings, attend regular supervisions and reflecting practice sessions</li> <li>Undertake regular training and take responsibility for continuous development to enable you to deliver your role safely</li> <li>From time to time you may be required to undertake additional duties and responsibilities in consultation with your Line Manager</li></ul>Person specification Essential <ul> <li>An understanding of the barriers faced by vulnerable and diverse customer groups and individuals with complex needs</li> <li>Experience of delivering structured support and risk management</li> <li>Be a team player with a caring, empathetic, flexible and have a resilient, can-do attitude</li> <li>Previous experience in positively resolving incidents</li> <li>Demonstrate initiative and confidence to make and act on decisions</li> <li>Competent administrative and IT skills (to be able to produce reports and other communications)</li></ul>Desirable <ul> <li>Knowledge of Psychological or Trauma Informed approaches to support</li> <li>Experience of working in challenging environments with the ability to plan, prioritise, organise tasks to achieve results</li> <li>Knowledge of current benefit systems</li> <li>Experience of working in a care and support environment</li></ul>About Us Riverside is one of the UK's leading not-for-profit social housing and regeneration organisations, owning or managing around 75,000 homes from Irvine to Kent. We are a leading provider of supported housing services, particularly for those affected by homelessness, and our track record of transforming lives and revitalising neighbourhoods dates back over 90 years. We have plans to build over 15,000 affordable homes over the next decade. Our ways of working Commitment to Diversity

Support Worker (Supported Housing)

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 estate at Hughenden Court, Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire. Hours: 30 hours per week Monday to Friday, working throughout the year. Salary: £25,724.44 FTE - ACTUAL £21,490.34 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. About Us As the UK's leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of May 2024, McCarthy Stone operates 538 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 2024 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." Caroline Craig-cordel - Sales Consultant "I found it inspiring how working in McCarthy Stone gives you a chance to make so many people happier, every day. And what we do is so important to our homeowners! In my marketing career before I couldn't dream about customers sharing their thoughts about my campaigns, but here it happens all the time." Stan Smolyar - Head of Brand Previous Next

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