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Job Description Want a job that makes a real difference? Join our team in administering Cornwall's Homechoice register. We are providing critical help and support to 1000s of households every year in Cornwall who are in need of housing. You will be working with passionate, supportive colleagues committed to making a difference to our communities and our residents. If you have no direct experience of working in housing but you have energy, learn quickly, are caring and have great people skills then we still want to hear from you! The Service &amp; Team: This role is within the Homechoice team, Community Services, Community and Wellbeing Directorate The Role: This is a frontline role maintaining and operating the Council's housing register and administering the Cornwall Homechoice choice-based lettings scheme. You will be providing advice and assistance to applicants as required to enable people to access accommodation. You will identify potentially vulnerable households and make appropriate referrals to Housing Options, other relevant agencies or under safeguarding procedures. This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies. This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check. Working Pattern: This is a full-time position, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday What you'll need to succeed: Education to GCSE standard Grade 'C' and above in English and Maths, or equivalent Proven skills in all aspects of general administrative work particularly keyboard and IT skills to make full use of the Council's IT systems, including specialist software Previous experience of working within the housing field, and an understanding of accessing social housing would be desirable Please read the role profile for the full details of this role attached below in this advert What you'll get in return: Cornwall Council's ambition is to be an employer of choice, a high performing Council and a learning organisation. We commit to providing a reward and benefits package to attract, motivate and reward our employees. We offer a range of flexible working options to our staff. This helps provide our employees with a greater work/life balance. Whilst still ensuring that service needs are met. Our core employee rewards and benefits include: • a competitive salary. • a defined benefit pension scheme, based on your career average earnings. This includes the option for extra voluntary contributions • a generous annual leave entitlement with the potential to purchase additional leave. • A national award-winning employee health and wellbeing programme • Employee benefits scheme giving employees access to a wide range of discounts to local and national goods and services. Additional Information: Cornwall Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship or transfer existing sponsorship for this role. The full role profile is attached here We recommend saving a copy of this to refer to if you are invited to an interview. For more information or an informal chat about the role please contact <a href="mailto:Tean.Foster@cornwall.gov.uk" target="_blank">Tean.Foster@cornwall.gov.uk</a> Application Process Please attach a supporting statement to your application, you can add your Education &amp; Qualifications details manually using the application form timeline or you can upload your CV. Remember to demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points marked as 'Application' on the Role Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. Guidance on how to complete your application can be found here - The application process. Please note that applications cannot be edited after they have been submitted, please contact <a href="mailto:careers@cornwall.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@cornwall.gov.uk</a> if you have any queries or require assistance with your application. Existing employees must apply using their Cornwall Council email address through the Opportunity Marketplace on Oracle. About Us Cornwall Council deliver services to more than half a million local people and over five million visitors a year. Working here - Cornwall Council We are happy to talk about flexible working options such as part-time or compressed hours. More examples of our flexible working opportunities can be found here - flexible working options. Fairness and inclusion are at the heart of our vision for Cornwall. In order to best serve our communities, we are striving to achieve a diverse workforce that is inclusive of all backgrounds, cultures and identities; e.g., race, disability, sex, gender, age, religion and sexual orientation. We are an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, and we will assess applicants on their merits. Cornwall Council is committed to safeguarding and following safer recruitment principles to help make sure our staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children, young people and adults at risk. It's a vital part of creating a safe and positive environment and making a commitment to keeping all service users safe from harm.

Housing Needs Officer

Job summary The Housing Support Grant (HSG) is a project supporting clients with drug and alcohol issues who are also at risk of losing their tenancy. To be eligible, clients need to be in temporary, supported, emergency or private rented accommodation. Main duties of the job We work alongside the community teams and with external agencies to support our clients to prevent homelessness. The focus is to support in any way that the client needs to help them remain accommodated. About us WithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland.Our name reflects who we are - a positive place where people can progress, connect with others and get friendly, expert help in a way that's right for them.Our staff team changes lives. If you're passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, we'd love to hear from you. Job description Job responsibilities All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included. The current closing date is 30th October 2025, however, please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. As a Housing Support Worker we offer a starting salary of £25,000, rising each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, rising to £30,000 per year. For further details please reach out to a member of the recruitment team via . Please refer to the linked job description to support your application.We are part of a large integrated drug and alcohol service working with some of Cornwall's most excluded and disadvantaged people. Successful candidates will also work alongside in-house services which include community, clinical, criminal justice and a residential rehabilitation facility. WithYou is all about working with our clients to find the right path for them to get back to where they want to be, and you will be joining an amazing team of people who go the extra mile to make that happen.Working within one of our services is always busy, sometimes challenging but always rewarding. We work collaboratively to provide the best support and treatment to anyone who needs it, so why don't you apply to be part of something great! You will be a resilient and committed individual who has an understanding of the problems faced by individuals finding themselves homeless or in insecure accommodation. You will also be required to work occasional Saturdays. Benefits<li>28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays </li><li>An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice</li><li>Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave</li><li>2 days paid volunteer leave per year</li><li>Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme</li><li>Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands</li><li>Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing</li><li>We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period</li> DE&amp;IAs an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our vision of a future where everyone lives a life free from the harm associated with drugs and alcohol. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans.As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. With You is also a Disability Confident Employer and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role.If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best. Job description Job responsibilities All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included. The current closing date is 30th October 2025, however, please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. As a Housing Support Worker we offer a starting salary of £25,000, rising each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, rising to £30,000 per year. For further details please reach out to a member of the recruitment team via . Please refer to the linked job description to support your application.We are part of a large integrated drug and alcohol service working with some of Cornwall's most excluded and disadvantaged people. Successful candidates will also work alongside in-house services which include community, clinical, criminal justice and a residential rehabilitation facility. WithYou is all about working with our clients to find the right path for them to get back to where they want to be, and you will be joining an amazing team of people who go the extra mile to make that happen.Working within one of our services is always busy, sometimes challenging but always rewarding. We work collaboratively to provide the best support and treatment to anyone who needs it, so why don't you apply to be part of something great! You will be a resilient and committed individual who has an understanding of the problems faced by individuals finding themselves homeless or in insecure accommodation. You will also be required to work occasional Saturdays. Benefits<li>28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays </li><li>An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice</li><li>Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave</li><li>2 days paid volunteer leave per year</li><li>Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme</li><li>Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands</li><li>Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing</li><li>We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period</li> DE&amp;IAs an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our vision of a future where everyone lives a life free from the harm associated with drugs and alcohol. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans.As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. With You is also a Disability Confident Employer and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role.If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best. Person Specification Qualifications Essential <ul> <li>Full UK Driving Licence and own transport (the role will involve travelling to a variety of centres across Cornwall)</li> <li>Should you be successful in your application, you will be required to provide 3 years worth of references and where applicable, will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check.</li> </ul> Experience Essential <ul> <li>Demonstrable experience working in the fields of outreach, housing/homelessness health, social care, criminal justice, domestic abuse, or another specialist setting</li> <li>Successful track record of working with substance misuse clients</li> <li>Resilient and the ability to prioritise and work under pressure</li> <li>Knowledge and understanding of health and safety, including assessing high-risk situations for service users</li> <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li> <li>Be IT competent</li> <li>Knowledge and understanding of homelessness, assessment, care planning and key working</li> <li>Ability to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders</li> <li>Ability to work effectively as a team player</li> <li>Ability to work flexible and unsocial hours as required</li> </ul>Person Specification Qualifications Essential <ul> <li>Full UK Driving Licence and own transport (the role will involve travelling to a variety of centres across Cornwall)</li> <li>Should you be successful in your application, you will be required to provide 3 years worth of references and where applicable, will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check.</li> </ul> Experience Essential <ul> <li>Demonstrable experience working in the fields of outreach, housing/homelessness health, social care, criminal justice, domestic abuse, or another specialist setting</li> <li>Successful track record of working with substance misuse clients</li> <li>Resilient and the ability to prioritise and work under pressure</li> <li>Knowledge and understanding of health and safety, including assessing high-risk situations for service users</li> <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li> <li>Be IT competent</li> <li>Knowledge and understanding of homelessness, assessment, care planning and key working</li> <li>Ability to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders</li> <li>Ability to work effectively as a team player</li> <li>Ability to work flexible and unsocial hours as required</li> </ul>Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name We Are With You Address Truro Truro TR1 2EJ Employer's website

Housing Support Worker Penzance (Ref:0067ZB)

Job Description It's a great time to join Cornwall Housing! We're listening and responding to what our tenants want from us. We're changing the focus of our teams and putting the right resources in place, to move to a new way of working based around localities. And we're investing in our employees - we've increased our annual leave offer and have flexible working options through 'Balance'. About the role This is a hands-on, community-based role where no two days are the same. You'll work directly with residents, supporting them to manage their tenancies and live well in their homes. Using your knowledge of housing law and services, you'll take early action to resolve issues, support positive outcomes, and uphold landlord responsibilities. From tackling anti-social behaviour to managing tenancy breaches and improving estates, you'll be out and about on your patch - building stronger, safer neighbourhoods one day at a time. We want you to care about where you work and make a difference for these residents and communities. What you'll need to be successful: <ul><li>Confidence working with people in challenging situations - you'll build long-term relationships with residents, manage sensitive conversations, support vulnerable tenants, and take enforcement action where needed. You'll also represent us in multi-agency meetings, so being calm, credible and professional matters.</li><li>Experience of delivering a technical service and using legislation - you'll be applying landlord and tenancy law and making decisions that impact people's homes and lives. If your experience isn't housing, you'll need transferable evidence of applying technical knowledge in similar roles. In all these scenarios, people skills matter to us just as much.</li><li>Proven experience of casework, partnership working and record keeping - you'll lead complex issues for the benefit of our residents, working with colleagues across other statutory services, health and social care and the Police, so experience in good case management is important.</li><li>Evidence of empowering communities and neighbourhoods - we want to empower our residents to make a difference to their communities so your experience of engagement, improvement projects and involving stakeholders in local decision-making really matters. </li><li>Good judgement and resilience - you'll know when to listen, when to challenge, and when to escalate. This role isn't always easy, and you'll be trusted to manage risk, make fair decisions, and take action in the best interests of residents, the community, and for Cornwall Housing.</li><li>A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle - this is a patch-based role covering around 500 homes where visibility matters. You'll be out meeting residents, inspecting homes and estates, and taking proactive steps to improve neighbourhoods.</li></ul>To find out more about the role and requirements, please view the Role Profile. Our offer to you Salary: £35,056.00 - Pro rata Working Hours: Part Time - 18.5 hours per week - Wednesday PM, Thursday all day and Friday all day (permanent). Base: Hybrid working - working from office, home, site and in the community as needed. This role requires you to typically work from the office at least 1-2 day/s per week. Your base will be: West - New County Hall, Truro, TR1 3AY Our West area centres around Truro city and beautiful Falmouth and their surrounding villages and rural areas, across to the stunning coastlines of Perranporth and St Agnes. We're also expanding around rejuvenation schemes in Redruth and further west. What you'll get from us in return is: <ul><li>A challenge like no other - Cornwall is unique and so are we!</li><li>A highly competitive total package that includes a decent salary (with annual negotiations with recognised trade unions for cost-of-living salary increases), Local Government Pension Scheme, 28 days annual leave pro rata plus bank hols (rising to 31 days pro rata plus BHs after 5 years' continuous service) with the option to buy more, family friendly policies, and our flexible approach to work</li><li>A senior management team who will listen and support you, and encourage your ideas and creative thinking</li><li>Investment and support in your continuous learning and development</li><li>Access to discounts on entertainment, shops, wellbeing and travel through our on-line portal</li><li>And a chance to really make your mark</li></ul>Safeguarding We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all our service users, clients and customers. This role is subject to a Basic DBS check. You will be asked to complete the relevant DBS check to be successfully appointed to the role. To apply It's really easy to apply for our roles - simply follow the link to create a candidate profile, answer the screening questions and upload a CV and covering letter/statement. The planned closing date for applications is Sunday 19 October 2025 (midnight). However, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. So, we recommend that you please submit your application early. Interviews are planned for Friday 31 October 2025, at our main offices in Chy Trevail, Bodmin. We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to applicants under this scheme that meet the essential requirements of the role. We will also work with you to put in place reasonable adjustments when possible. Contact us If you'd like to have a discussion about the role, please feel free to contact us at <a href="mailto:peopleandHandS@cornwallhousing.org.uk" target="_blank">peopleandHandS@cornwallhousing.org.uk</a> or 01872 324 329 Thank you for your interest in supporting our important work at Cornwall Housing, delivering safe homes in strong communities for one and all! Recruitment Agencies - we are not currently seeking agency support with this vacancy, thank you. Please view our information for recruitment agencies here:<a href="https://www.cornwallhousing.org.uk/jobs/recruitment-agencies/" target="_blank">https://www.cornwallhousing.org.uk/jobs/recruitment-agencies/</a>

Neighbourhood Housing Officer

Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Practice Nurse to work with the Cornwall Health for Homeless team. Cornwall Health for Homeless is a GP Practice &amp; we aim to provide a range of healthcare services to people without homes in Cornwall. The service runs regular clinics in Truro, Camborne and Penzance that are open to people who are either street homeless or in temporary accommodation. To achieve this, we work with other organisations which include St Petroc's and Coastline Homeless Service as well as other local and national statutory groups. Part of our role is to help people live more stable lives and gain access to suitable accommodation. Over the last two years we have expanded our service from our three clinic sites to include outreach clinics countywide and we are seeking a Practice Nurse (Band 6) to join the team in an extended role, supporting &amp; working collaboratively with the GPs. This is a full-time post, working agreed hours Monday to Friday, with the possibility of doing outreach work some of the time. Compassion are flexibility are key to this varied role. We are a small friendly team &amp; you will be well supported. For further information please contact Michelle McTernan via email <a href="mailto:michelle.mcternan@nhs.net" target="_blank">michelle.mcternan@nhs.net</a> or call our office on 01872 221240. Main duties of the job To provide primary care tailored to people experiencing homelessness, including health assessments, chronic disease management, vaccinations, wound care, and sexual/reproductive health services. Deliver health education, screening for infectious diseases, and support lifestyle and wellbeing advice. Engage patients flexibly, building trust with those who may face barriers to care, irregular attendance, or trauma histories. Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, outreach services, and social care to coordinate care, advocate for patients, and ensure continuity, aiming to reduce health inequalities and improve overall health outcomes. About us We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK. Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff. We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner. Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services. Job description Job responsibilities To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents. Job description Job responsibilities To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents. Person Specification Education &amp; relevant experience Essential <ul> <li>RGN level 1 registration</li> <li>Diploma level specialist training, experience, short courses (or equivalent experience</li> <li>Substantial post registration experience in Acute, General Practice or Community Team</li> <li>Working without direct supervision, yet as a team member through experience and education</li> <li>Experience of a wide range of medical conditions</li> <li>Evidence of autonomous practice</li> </ul> Desirable <ul> <li>Prescribing qualification</li> <li>Teaching qualification, eg City &amp; Guilds, HEA Mentorship Module (or working towards)</li> <li>Triage/minor illness- injury/community nursing/long term conditions</li> </ul> Skills &amp; Knowledge Essential <ul> <li>Ability to provide specialist skilled, evidence-based nursing care to a wide range of patients</li> <li>Leadership and management skills</li> <li>Ability to provide specialist skilled, evidence-based nursing care to a wide range of patients</li> </ul>Person Specification Education &amp; relevant experience Essential <ul> <li>RGN level 1 registration</li> <li>Diploma level specialist training, experience, short courses (or equivalent experience</li> <li>Substantial post registration experience in Acute, General Practice or Community Team</li> <li>Working without direct supervision, yet as a team member through experience and education</li> <li>Experience of a wide range of medical conditions</li> <li>Evidence of autonomous practice</li> </ul> Desirable <ul> <li>Prescribing qualification</li> <li>Teaching qualification, eg City &amp; Guilds, HEA Mentorship Module (or working towards)</li> <li>Triage/minor illness- injury/community nursing/long term conditions</li> </ul> Skills &amp; Knowledge Essential <ul> <li>Ability to provide specialist skilled, evidence-based nursing care to a wide range of patients</li> <li>Leadership and management skills</li> <li>Ability to provide specialist skilled, evidence-based nursing care to a wide range of patients</li> </ul>Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Employer details Employer name Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Cornwall Health for Homeless 8 City Road Truro TR1 2JJ Employer's website

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