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Do you have an interest in retrofit and are excited about improving the quality of social housing?Do you want to be part of a team delivering an ambitious retrofit programme and take responsibility for project delivery?Are you looking for a role that will actively invest in your professional development?You should have experience in project management, construction and retrofit and be interested in applying your technical expertise in buildings and energy efficiency to improve the quality of council-owned homes across the Borough.This is the perfect opportunity to apply your skills in retrofit and decarbonisation and improve the quality of social homes within an experienced Planned Works team. Waverley Borough Council are currently delivering Wave 2.2 of the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund and have made an ambitious bid application for Wave 3 of the grant funding scheme. You would be responsible for delivering this domestic retrofit programme with the support of the wider team.This is a hybrid role – mixture of home and office working.Salary range: £41,267 - £44,387 (pay review pending 1st&nbsp;April).Contract type: 3 year Fixed Term contract.This post is a full-time role at 37 hours per week. However, all applications will be considered.For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Katie Reilly, Energy Efficiency Project Lead on 01483 523544.We do not accept CVs without a completed application form. Strictly no agencies please.Closing date for applications:&nbsp;12:00 noon on Friday 11th&nbsp;April 2025.Interview date:&nbsp;Wednesday 23rd&nbsp;April 2025.Please note we do not accept applications after the time given on the advert.

Retrofit Project Officer

At Swindon Borough Council, we want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision in the new Swindon Plan is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because that's who we're doing it for - the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, you'll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. It's all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you. Apply Swindon Borough Council provide support to around 140 individuals and families at seven supported housing schemes across the borough where they are experiencing homelessness and are housed in temporary accommodation. We are looking for a new member of our team to ensure that we continue to deliver the best possible standard of cleanliness and hygiene in our empty properties, communal areas, and gardens. Your next role You will have experience in a cleaning role preferably in a commercial environment. You will be familiar with Health and Safety legislation and COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) regulations. This post will involve periods of physical exertion/movement, and will be required to carry heavy equipment at times. Applicants need to be able to use stairs, small step ladders and general cleaning garden equipment. For this role you will be part of our Supported Housing cleaning team based at one of our temporary accommodation buildings between 8.00am - 16:00pm Monday to Thursday and 08:00am - 15:30pm Friday You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act "for the effective performance of a customer-facing role"). Your next package Please see our Rewards and Benefits offer for more details. As an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work life balance. For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It's why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you'll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We'll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we'll achieve our vision of a prosperous, re-vitalised Swindon together. And you'll be proud to say it was made better with you. Please see our Vision and Values page for more details and our new Swindon Plan . Potential applicants are sometimes put off if they don't meet 100% of the requirements. We think individual experience, skills and passion make all the difference, so if you meet the majority of the criteria, we'd love to hear from you. Your next steps Read the role profile and select the Apply button where you will be redirected to the Swindon Borough Council website to complete our online application process. Clicking the 'Apply' button on this job website is not an application, you must register on the Swindon Borough Council website in order to be considered for the role. For further information about the role, please contact Jon Keating, Neighbourhood Housing manager at <a href="mailto:jonkeating@swindon.gov.uk" target="_blank">jonkeating@swindon.gov.uk</a> . As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of communities, and in particular disabled people and people from ethnic minorities. Read our statement of commitment to equality &amp; inclusion . If you are experiencing technical issues submitting your application please email <a href="mailto:resourcing@swindon.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@swindon.gov.uk</a>

Supported Housing Cleaning Assistant

The role We are looking for a Housing Officer to join our North Region Southern Housing Team. This role is based at our Fleet House office in Farringdon, Central London, working in a hybrid way, with arrangements to be agreed with the Area Housing Manager. Our Housing Officers are required to be flexible in their ability to travel across our homes in London, this is because we work in a patchless way. However, each role is designated to a team within the following areas and you may be required to travel within those zones as well as other zones as part of your duties. The regional housing teams are at the frontline of the housing service and are the team that will deal with complex housing issues and see residents in their homes. As a Housing Officer, you will be responsible for supporting tenants through their tenancy in the North, West and East London areas (North Region). Being professionally curious every day and for ensuring we know who our residents are. You will take action to ensure their wellbeing, welfare and health and safety are addressed. You'll deliver a great service, excellent housing advice and support whilst being empathetic, polite, courteous, and hardworking, proactively resolving issues when you find them, in a safe and efficient manner. Responsibilities will include: <ul> <li>Providing an effective housing management service, working with multi-agency partners and within the relevant legal and regulatory frameworks.</li> <li>Settling residents into their new homes and visit residents on a regular targeted and pro-active basis, ensuring tenancy conditions are met and properties are maintained to a good standard.</li> <li>Completing welfare checks, making safeguarding referrals, monitoring and updating cases, working in partnership with multi agency partners.</li> <li>Working proactively with customers, managing expectations, to ensure they're able to have successful tenancies and have a positive view of their environment and landlord. Managing complex cases through to completion</li> <li>Carrying out pre-void inspections and viewings. Work with lettings and contract services colleagues to ensure the turnaround of vacant homes are within agreed key performance indicators.</li> <li>Supporting with the management of ASB cases as required. Lead on dealing with nuisance issues such as neighbour disputes not reaching the ASB threshold. Explore solutions such as good neighbour agreements, mediation, and non-legal interventions.</li></ul>WHAT YOU'LL NEED: <ul> <li>Experience of working in a housing environment, including dealing with cases of nuisance and harassment in a housing management context and has a good knowledge of relevant legislation and of tenancy enforcement</li> <li>Proven experience of following processes, using initiative, and delivering excellent customer service.</li> <li>Professional curiosity to identify residents with complex support needs </li> <li>Meets targets and deadlines, able to prioritise workloads and work under pressure showing persistence and determination when setbacks occur</li> <li>Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, accurately, and effectively using various communication channels. </li> <li>Ability to work effectively as part of a team, working in an agile environment. </li></ul><ul> <li>Good negotiation and influencing skills </li> <li>The post holder will be required to work remotely at times and must be able to travel efficiently and/or have a valid licence and access to a vehicle</li></ul>Please note, in your supporting statement, it is important that you address how you meet each of the above 8 criteria providing real examples. Closing Date: Sunday 6th April at 23:59 pm About us At Southern Housing, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we give over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own!We also understand the difference that safe, secure, and affordable homes can make to people's lives. A career at Southern Housing will allow you to make a difference every day you come to work. Working in the housing sector with us will bring fresh challenges and give you the opportunity to grow and develop, too. One team together Internal mobility In line with our Recruitment Policy, colleagues are able to apply for internal roles once they've passed their probation. Interviews will only be arranged once this has been confirmed. Colleagues who have recently started a new internal role won't be able to apply for another internal move for at least 12 months. Please refer to the Recruitment Policy for more detail.

Housing Officer (North Region)

The Vacancy West Berkshire Homeless Service provides support to adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness across two locations, each are tailored to meet the needs of the clients. Our aim is to provide person-centred support to our clients, empowering them to gain the life skills they require to move on to more independent living. If you love working with people and are looking for a role where you can make a real difference in the lives of those you support, then this is the role for you! JOB PURPOSE To lead on the case management of clients and be part of a team that supports them in keeping them safe and helping them achieve their goals. To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES <ul> <li>To assess the needs of each client, helping to develop their individual support plan to achieve their goals</li> <li>To produce and regularly review comprehensive client-based risk assessments</li> <li>To manage a caseload of clients on a one-to-one basis </li> <li>To support clients to gain and/or maintain accommodation or achieve outcomes defined by the service specification</li> <li>To engage with local authorities, health providers and other agencies, creating and maintaining constructive working relationships to maximise the opportunities available to clients</li> <li>To lead on client activities to help them gain practical life skills and encourage their engagement with the running of the service</li> <li>To support clients with managing their finances, paying rent, managing arrears and accessing benefits</li> <li>To encourage and signpost clients to the local community and to resources relevant to their aspirations including education, training, employment activity or volunteering </li> <li>To support clients in trauma informed and psychologically informed ways</li> <li>To adhere to safeguarding responsibilities, following our safeguarding policy and procedure</li> <li>To help maintain health and safety, ensuring clients, visitors and buildings are safe in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, policy and procedures</li> <li>To provide basic first aid assistance until help arrives (full training is provided)</li> <li>To work confidently and efficiently when lone working</li> <li>To maintain accurate records on our client management system and ensure these are stored in line with GDPR</li> <li>To maintain confidentiality</li> <li>To represent the organisation in a professional manner </li> <li>To carry out any other reasonable duties required in the interest of the organisation</li></ul>ROLE REQUIREMENTS <ul> <li>This role will require an Enhanced with Barred List(s) disclosure and barring service check is a requirement for this role. This would be completed on appointment of the role</li> <li>This role will require a full drivers' licence and access to a vehicle</li> <li>This role will require you to work flexibly across several sites</li> <li>This role will require you to work with clients on a one-to-one basis</li> <li>This role will require you to work nights and/or weekends</li> <li>This role will require you to lone work</li></ul>ESSENTIAL CRITERIA <ul> <li>Strong communication skills, both verbal and written</li> <li>Clear verbal and written English </li> <li>Good keyboard skills for data inputting</li> <li>Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word</li> <li>Confident and assertive manner</li> <li>Ability to self-motivate as you will work on your own</li> <li>Effective team working </li> <li>Ability to respond calmly to crisis</li> <li>Deal promptly with and effectively react to challenging situations</li> <li>Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues</li></ul>DESIRABLE CRITERIA <ul> <li>Experience of managing a caseload of clients </li> <li>Understanding of risk assessment and person-centred, outcomes-based delivery</li> <li>Understanding of the support needs of people experiencing homelessness or those with complex needs</li> <li>Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies, housing regulations and the benefits system</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 and Dorset. We are dedicated to safeguarding all young people and adults with our services. We follow safer recruitment practices for all our vacancies to assure that all successful candidates are suitable to work with our clients. 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 Gallery Previous Next Our Benefits Extra mile awards Pension with life cover Blue Light Card Champions of equality Employee assistance programme Staff discounts via Wider Wallet Dedication to wellbeing GP helpline Length of service awards Generous and flexible holiday Refer a friend scheme

Homeless Recovery Worker

The Vacancy We have an opportunity for a Resident Liaison Officer to join our Wates team within our Planned Maintenance division. You will be working between the Swindon and Southampton areas working on Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund which will include, Scaffolding, Windows &amp; Curtain Wall Replacements, Brickwork &amp; Concrete Repair, External Wall Insulation, etc. You will be delivering support to our residents on our social housing contracts. Key Accountabilities will include: <ul> <li>Set up, undertake and manage the Tenant/Customer/Resident Liaison Service across multiple sites.</li> <li>Attend regular client representative and tenant meetings to ensure highest level of customer service is provided at all times.</li> <li>Ensure a consistent approach to customer care is adopted,</li> <li>Manage the Tenant's Complaints procedures as a point of escalation.</li> <li>Maintain and update the on-site Database to reflect on-going works.</li></ul>You must have a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle. You will be an experienced RLO with proven track record of successfully managing the workload across planned maintenance programmes. As well as having a strong knowledge of internal and external programmes, you will be a strong communicator with excellent customer service and IT skills. Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks. To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting Work for Wates Wates is one of the UK's leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment. We are driven by our purpose, 'reimagining places for people to thrive' and our three promises: Thriving places - working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity. Thriving planet - protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners. Thriving people - creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in, and treated with care. We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background. Awards BEST PROJECT Inside Housing Development Awards WINNER 2022 Construction News Awards Winner GOLD AWARD Investors in People 2022 GOLD AWARD Considerate Constructors Schemes (CCS) National Site Awards TOP 50 EMPLOYERS 2022 Top 50 Employers for Women WINNER 2022 Working Families Best Practice Awards

Resident Liaison Officer

Job Title:Tenancy Manager Location:Crowthorne House (2 days from home) Brand: LRG Salary:£24,000 basic plus £1k objective bonus (£250 quarterly) Hours:08:30am - 17:00pm About LRG: LRG, is a well- established and reputable property group across the UK. With a history rooted in proving exceptional property services, Leaders has earned a commendable reputation for its commitment to professionalism, client satisfaction and expertise in the property market. Job Summary and key responsibilities: Reporting to the Head of Tenancy Management, LRG are seeking a Tenancy Manager to join a dedicated and dynamic new team based inCrowthorne House, Wokingham.You will play a pivotal role in ensuring our customers receive the highest level of service and support. You will act as a point of contact for our non-managed landlords, assisting them with inquiries, booking check out and compliance appointments, assisting with the end of tenancy deposit administration, and ensuring a smooth process throughout the tenancy from beginning to end. Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li>You'll be expected to provide excellent levels of both telephone and written communication.</li> <li>To ensure Non managed check out process is followed and communication is sent out within company process via the Depositary site</li> <li>Working to ensure that all mandatory compliance / legislation is in place where landlords have requested we organise this, if this has not occurred to ensure that company process has been followed</li> <li>Booking check out appointments, and communicating the end of tenancy process with non-managed Landlords and Tenants</li> <li>Placing calls to all non-managed landlords and tenants 2 weeks prior to vacation to ensure they understand the check out process and time frame</li> <li>Dealing with non-managed deposits that are part of the No Deposit Scheme</li> <li>To work with the team leaders, head of centers and branch network to understand the reason for any lost units</li> <li>To maintain high levels of communication to internal and external customers</li> <li>To act as a consistent contact point for our non managed clients</li> </ul>What are we looking for: <ul> <li>Excellent communication, written and verbal</li> <li>Professional telephone manner</li> <li>Organisational skills, time management and attention to detail</li> </ul>What we can offer you: <ul> <li>Proven track record for career growth and advancement within the company</li> <li>Market leading training and ongoing professional development</li> <li>Access to a diverse portfolio of properties</li> <li>Supportive and collaborative team environment</li> </ul>Benefits: <ul> <li>Competitive base salary and additional incentives</li> <li>Quarterly and yearly awards including trips abroad</li> <li>Salary sacrifice pension scheme</li> <li>Generous Holiday allowance, increasing by 1 day per year based on service</li> <li>Excellent Parental leave and newly introduced Fertility policy</li> <li>Staff discounts</li> </ul>LRG are an equal opportunities employer and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated individual to our team who shares our commitment to excellence in the Real Estate Industry. LRG does not engage the services of Recruitment agencies for the purpose of hiring. All job openings are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment team. We do not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate referral from Recruitment agencies, and any such submissions will not be considered. Department Tenancy/Property Management Locations Crowthorne House Wokingham Employment type Full-time Driving Licence Required No

Tenancy Manager

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. A fantastic, new opportunity has arisen to become a Homelessness Recovery Co-ordinator, supporting rough sleeping individuals throughout their treatment journey and successfully supporting their move on into suitable housing arrangements. We are hoping this role will be for you. You will be the key liaison between CGL services, local hostels and shelters, the local council and partners and will actively engage individuals with the services they need to support improved health, wellbeing, social inclusion and appropriate accommodation. No two days are the same and we treat every person who comes into our service as an individual, so being flexible, curious and a good listener are key. Where: Reading Part Time Hours: 37.5 per week Full TIme Salary: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 dependent on experience (based on full time hours, pro rata for part time hours) Contract Type: Fixed Term unitl March of 31st 2026 Responsibilities About the role: <ul><li>Establish effective communication and referral pathways those individuals who are homeless and in contact with other health and care agencies</li><li>Attend relevant multi-disciplinary team meetings supporting links to health and social care services, peer support networks, community assets and mutual aid </li></ul><ul><li>Coordinate the transfer of any accommodated out of area individual</li><li>Increase and enhance partnership working with primary care, mental health services, housing and other voluntary organisations who are supporting rough sleepers</li><li>Providing advocacy for access to partnership services </li><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>About you: <ul><li>Prior knowledge and experience of working with people who are homeless, sleeping rough or sofa surfing</li><li>Be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written with good IT skills </li><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><li>Experience of engaging with a wide variety of individuals with a variety of backgrounds and needs </li><li>Ability to manage change successfully in a way that prioritises the needs of service users </li><li>Understand the importance of information governance processes and commit to follow and apply all necessary safeguards </li><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><li>Paid 'Wellness' hour each week along with a 'Wellness' hub and Employee Assist Programme </li></ul><ul><li>Contributory pension scheme </li><li>Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc. </li><li>A friendly and supportive team </li><li>Training, career development &amp; progression opportunities</li><li>Refer a Friend Scheme </li></ul>Please read attached Job Description for a more detailed out line of responsibilities and Person Specifications 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. 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. 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 3/4/2025 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Sam Pillinger | <a href="mailto:sam.pillinger@cgl.org.uk" target="_blank">sam.pillinger@cgl.org.uk</a> | 07507839030 This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

Homeless Recovery Coordinator

(Two posts available) Location: The designated office base is Abbey House, Abingdon. The councils operate in a truly flexible, and hybrid way where the focus is on outcomes not where you work. Salary and grade: £27,714 per year, Grade 3, SCP 14 Duration of role: Fixed term - until 31 March 2026 Hours per week: Full-time - 37 hours per week Closing date: 11 April 2025 (midnight) Interviews: 16 April 2025 About the role and what we're looking for The aim of the Housing Needs Team is to ensure that people in housing need have access to the housing and support necessary to meet their requirements. The Housing Assistant will play an active role in meeting these aims, and in the provision of an efficient and effective housing service by: • answering basic telephone enquiries and dealing with routine correspondence • assisting in processing housing register applications and maintaining the Council's housing register • ensuring that customer care, Best Value and best practice are given priority • processing invoices and dealing with enquiries relating to payments and bills • ensuring that accurate and appropriate records are kept using both computer and manual systems, ensuring that confidentiality and data protection are observed • assisting in the preparation and presentation of statistics, reports and other documentation as required • ordering stationery and equipment as required • making bookings for meetings or other events and taking minutes of meetings • developing and maintaining good working relationships with colleagues within the team, across the District Councils and with external and partner agencies as appropriate • assisting with project work as required • attending and participating in meetings and training events as required • playing an active role in the work of the team, ensuring that team and corporate priorities and targets are met and that procedures are followed About you Your essential skills, knowledge and experience • experience of dealing with vulnerable, and in some cases distressed people • experience of face-to-face contact with customers • ability to use IT systems, such as email, word and excel... • knowledge of advice and support services likely to be relevant to the team's customers • good oral and written communication skills • good interpersonal skills • understanding of confidentiality • experience of working well in a team • full driving license and use of a car insured for business use Your essential qualifications • 5 GCSE's at grades A - C, or equivalent level of qualification If you have the following experience or qualifications - it's a bonus • knowledge of tenancy law and housing legislation • knowledge of welfare rights • knowledge of data protection legislation • familiarity with the Districts • experience of working in local government • experience of working in social housing The benefits we offer • A basic 25 days annual leave per annum, rising to 30 days after five years. You also have all the bank holidays to look forward to and time off between Christmas and New Year. • Flexible working and annualised hours - a flexible approach to work that our employees love! • Salary pay awards - most jobs give scope for a pay increase after six months or the following April (depending on your start date) and we also review salaries each April. • A generous career average pension scheme which includes life insurance of three times your salary • The opportunity to purchase a bike through Cyclescheme (cheaper than directly through a store) so that you can cycle to work! • Various schemes to keep you healthy (reduced gym membership, free swims, free eye tests for DSE users and more) • We give you two days per year to volunteer within the local community. • A range of resources, support, and activities to help you maintain your wellbeing including a monthly wellbeing hour in addition to annualised hours (the ability to work flexibly as long as, over the course of the year, you complete your contracted hours) and annual leave.

Housing Assistant

The vacancy Hours: 25 hours per week Shift Pattern: 25 hours to be delivered between core office hours. Flexible to discuss. Are you passionate about making a positive difference and providing high quality services? Do you really care about people? Want great benefits, flexible working and learning and development opportunities to boot? You'll fit in well here. We're growing. Quickly. In the last three years alone, we have commissioned 16 new Extra Care schemes that provide quality housing and care for older people of modest means. We're constantly looking for ways to make things better, always putting our residents and people at the heart of what we do. We have big ambitions and are looking for superstars to join us. In Extra Care, our residents live independently in their own homes within our schemes, complete with communal lounges, gardens, cafés/bistros and salons. The role of a Housing Manager is to ensure residents receive a high quality and responsive service in a safe and secure environment, including providing support where necessary, and encouraging independence and choice. The successful candidate will also ensure that landlord duties are discharged in accordance with Housing 21 policies and procedures. To qualify for the role, you will have: <ul> <li>Experience of supervising and managing a small team, ideally within an organisation providing Social Housing</li> <li>Experience of providing a professional, high quality housing service to older and/ or vulnerable people</li> <li>Experience of Housing Management &amp; Maintenance</li> <li>Experience of Housing aid and advice</li> <li>Experience of working within a secure and confidential environment and dealing with sensitive personal information</li> <li>Good general standard of education with GCSE's (Grade C or above) in English and Maths</li> <li>Substantial administrative experience</li> <li>Sound knowledge of Health and Safety legislation</li> <li>Knowledge of the Social Housing Sector and the relevant Legislation and regulations</li></ul>The benefits At Housing 21 we're proud to be bucking the trend as a care provider by actively recognising the importance of our customer-facing employees and rewarding them accordingly. You will receive: <ul> <li>Pension scheme</li> <li>Holiday pay</li> <li>Holiday purchase scheme</li> <li>Occupational Sick Pay</li> <li>Occupational Maternity/Paternity Pay</li> <li>Health Cash Plan</li> <li>Blue Light Card (offering discounts across retail, hospitality and leisure)</li> <li>Income protection</li> <li>Eye care vouchers</li> <li>Car lease scheme</li> <li>Cycle to Work scheme</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme</li> <li>Support to progress and develop</li></ul>As part of our commitment to our employees and offering flexibility, Housing 21 now offer a nine-day fortnight, providing employees with the opportunity to work their hours across nine days. Further details on how this works, will be discussed with successful candidates upon offer being made. If you require more information before applying for this role, please see the attached job profile. An offer of employment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced disclosure check, satisfactory references, and induction training. Closing date for applications is 7 April 2025 Due to the nature of this role this advert may close earlier than the closing date listed and once sufficient applications have been received. Please apply early to avoid disappointment. About us We know that great people make a great organisation, which is why we put people at the heart of everything we do. You are as valuable to us as our corporate employees, which is why we offer occupational sick pay, occupational maternity and paternity pay and benefits such as the Blue Light Card to all our Extra Care employees. At Housing 21 we pride ourselves on being passionate about people and are committed to investing in those who work for us to help them to be the best they can be. When you work for us, you will be joining an organisation that holds the Investors in People Platinum standard and was rated the UK's third Best Place to Work in 2024 by Glassdoor. Our people are our foundation, and we know how important it is to support them to do what they do best, whether through flexible working, learning new skills or being part of a friendly and supportive workplace culture. You shouldn't have to choose between a career and care, and we want to support you to advance your career with us, which is why we have a dedicated learning pathway through our Extra Care Academy that could lead to future roles with salaries of £50,000! A career in care means you can make a difference and help our residents to live independently in their own homes. We are incredibly proud of the culture we have created and celebrate the positive difference we make to society. If you think you're ready for a new challenge and able to make a difference, then come and join us! Benefits Blue Light Card Discounted retail, leisure and hospitality Holiday trade scheme Funded health cash plan Occupational maternity pay / paternity pay Pension contributions Occupational sick pay Lifestyle discounts Car salary sacrifice and leasing scheme Learning and development opportunities

Housing Manager

The Vacancy Have you ever considered what it would be to be a Generic Housing Officer? We have a 12 month fixed term contract opportunity to join the Hampshire team. The role of a Generic Housing Officer will see you out and about in our communities, working with our customers and colleagues to provide a safe and reliable landlord service. You will experience a mixture of housing related queries working as part of a team and your patch will include Eastleigh, Hedge End and Winchester. To be really supportive to your customers, we are looking for candidates who live in or close to this region. What you'll be doing You'll oversee and manage a specific geographical patch of multi-tenure properties looking after tenancy and estate management, lettings, and anti-social behaviour so you'll be experienced in all areas of housing management. You'll be meeting new customers, doing sign ups for our void properties, so you'll get to know our communities well. This particular patch holds a large percentage of our Private Rent Portfolio, so this could be an area of our housing responsibility that you expand your knowledge and experience in. As mentioned, you're unlikely to have two days of the same and most likely, no day will go as planned due to the variety and pace of the workload, so being flexible in your approach to work is essential. You'll be juggling priorities and casework and you'll thrive on the challenge of the role. It's likely that you'll spend around 60% of your week in the community so being happy to travel is really important to the role. You'll be regularly speaking with our customers on the phone, face to face and by letter so being able to deliver messages in a clear way and managing expectations will come naturally to you. You'll also be working with loads of teams internally too, including the wider housing teams and our repairs and maintenance colleagues, so you'll build up a strong support network quickly. There'll also be contact with external agencies such as the police, local authorities, and social services. About you You'll be resilient and able to manage a changing workload at a moment's notice whilst meeting deadlines. Time management will be a strong skill of yours. You'll be confident using IT specifically Microsoft office software and housing management databases. If you have experience of using CBL systems for shortlisting and allocating that would be an advantage. You'll be confident delivering outcomes to customers and liaising with a variety of people to get the job done. Having a focus on customer service is instrumental in everything you'll do. As you'll be out and about in our communities, having access to a vehicle for work and a full UK driving licence is essential. When not out and about in our communities you'll be able to work from home if that suits you. You'll receive full support from your colleagues and will have those working in nearby patches as a network you can obtain support from. What's in it for me We invest in our colleagues because we know if they have a better day at work, the service our customers receive will be better. The Aster Offer is our offer to our colleagues to ensure they have a great day at work and includes things like: <ul> <li>Flexible working - whilst some roles need to be carried out in a specific place at a specific time, where possible we encourage our colleagues to work to their own schedule at a location that suits them, their team and our business' needs</li> <li>A focus on colleague wellbeing - workshops, an employee assistance programme offering counselling and support, mental health training and a health cash plan</li> <li>We invest in colleagues' careers and development through our leader and colleague development frameworks</li> <li>Defined Contribution Pension and attached life assurance</li> <li>Volunteering hours available to all colleagues to enable them to give back</li> <li>Savings at cinemas, gyms, holidays, days out, various shops and eateries and lots more</li> <li>Enhanced leave</li> <li>We celebrate colleagues who go above and beyond with a range of personalised recognition initiatives</li></ul>Ready to apply? To apply, please use information provided in the advert and role profile to let us know why you'd be good for the job. Please submit a copy of your up-to-date CV along with a supporting statement. You will be required to undertake a basic DBS check if successful. We create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and believe that creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work is the right thing to do. At present all interviews are being held using Microsoft Teams. Aster is not a sponsorship organisation and all candidates will be required to verify their right to work in the UK prior to commencement of employment with the Aster Group &amp; it's subsidiary brands. The Company The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.

Generic Housing Officer - 12 month fixed term contract

At Swindon Borough Council, we want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision in the new Swindon Plan is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because that's who we're doing it for - the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, you'll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. It's all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you. Apply You will be supporting residents who live at Swindon Borough Council owned/managed supported temporary accommodation, assisting them to develop their knowledge, skills and ability to live independently. We have six supported housing buildings across the borough, where our customers reside, and which will be your main working location, being a presence during the working day providing on hand support and carrying out housing management functions You will assess potential new residents, who have been granted a homeless duty, for their suitability for supported housing, many with vulnerabilities, which you will then be responsible for allocating any empty properties in a prompt manner. You will provide housing related support to a small number of residents in our schemes to ensure that they are 'Tenancy Ready' in order to successfully move on to their next tenancy, at the correct time. We aim to break the cycle of tenancy failure and your job will be to equip residents with the necessary skills to sustain a future tenancy - support ranges from basic benefit advice and assistance to challenging behaviours that may have led to previous tenancy breakdown. You will need to have a good understanding of health and safety and welfare benefit system, as well as understanding of safeguarding issues, identifying and acting upon concerns around child protection and domestic abuse, including participation and contributions to multi agency meetings, as well as signposting those in need of further support whether this be for addiction or health and wellbeing concerns. You will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act "for the effective performance of a customer-facing role"). Your next package Please see our Rewards and Benefits offer for more details. As an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work life balance. For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It's why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you'll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We'll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we'll achieve our vision of a prosperous, re-vitalised Swindon together. And you'll be proud to say it was made better with you. Please see our Vision and Values page for more details and our new Swindon Plan . Potential applicants are sometimes put off if they don't meet 100% of the requirements. We think individual experience, skills and passion make all the difference, so if you meet the majority of the criteria, we'd love to hear from you. Your next steps Read the role profile and select the Apply button where you will be redirected to the Swindon Borough Council website to complete our online application process. Clicking the 'Apply' button on this job website is not an application, you must register on the Swindon Borough Council website in order to be considered for the role. Potential applicants are sometimes put off if they don't meet 100% of the requirements. We think individual experience, skills and passion make all the difference, so if you meet the majority of the criteria, we'd love to hear from you. For further information about the role, please contact Jon Keating at <a href="mailto:jonkeating@swindon.gov.uk" target="_blank">jonkeating@swindon.gov.uk</a> If you are experiencing technical issues submitting your application please email <a href="mailto:resourcing@swindon.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@swindon.gov.uk</a>

Supported Housing Officer

Are you passionate about ensuring the safety of residents and making a real difference in your community? We are seeking a dedicated Building Safety Manager to take a pivotal role in maintaining the highest safety standards across our housing portfolio. As the Building Safety Manager, you will be the key point of contact for all matters related to building safety within our residential properties. Working as part of our dynamic Property Services Compliance Team, you will oversee vital safety inspections and document audits across a diverse range of properties, including:<ul> <li>5803 tenanted Council-owned homes</li> <li>3 high-rise tower blocks</li> <li>15 medium-rise blocks of flats</li> <li>388 low-rise blocks of flats</li> </ul>Collaboration is key in this role. You'll work closely with our Fire Safety Manager, Health and Safety Manager, Compliance Technical Officers, Asbestos Officer, FRA Carpenters, and Compliance Officer to ensure the Council meets its statutory compliance obligations. If you're ready to apply your expertise to enhance the safety and wellbeing of residents, we want to hear from you! About the role In this role, you will lead on all technical aspects of the Building Safety Act 2022 and Social Housing (Regulations) Act 2023 consumer standards regarding health and safety disciplines. Your responsibilities will include reviewing assessment actions received by the department and developing a robust programme of assurance. Working in partnership with the Compliance Team, you will ensure that work orders are efficiently raised to external contractors to complete remedial works and uphold compliance obligations across key areas such as: <ol> <li>Water Risk Assessments</li> <li>Lift Inspections and Maintenance</li> <li>Electrical Safety</li> <li>Gas Safety</li> <li>Mansafe Systems</li> <li>Lightning Conductors</li> </ol> Key Accountabilities are<ul> <li>Support the Compliance Team Manager.</li> <li>Review and amend the Policy for Building Safety and Compliance Assessments.</li> <li>Review, development and maintain the systems for Building Safety Management.</li> <li>Review the completion of the Building Assessment programme. Including the validation of the statutory assessments and competency of appointment of Specialist contractors for the completion of Building Safety remedial works.</li> <li>Create reports on progress to be compliant in relation to Building Safety works</li> <li>Plan and support Building Safety Information for residents within our High Rise Buildings.</li> <li>Point of contact for the Royal Berkshire Fire Rescue Service Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service.</li> <li>Review of Building Safety Measures following a report of a Fire in a Housing building.</li> <li>Escalation of non-conformities to service colleagues</li> <li>Act as subject matter expert (Building Safety) to, Project Managers and building surveyors to ensure effective delivery of the programme.</li> <li>Engage with key stakeholders and ensure effective communication and involvement with project activity.</li> <li>Track all related project activity including monitoring against Building Safety targets against Industry specifications and British Standards.</li> <li>Taking action to address risks including escalating risks and taking action to eliminate reduce or delay risk.</li> <li>Escalate risks and issues which may impact any aspects of performance or the Council's reputation. </li> </ul>You'll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you'll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this: Work Together as one team - champion and inspire a culture which ensures that all employees across the organisation work together to provide excellent outcomes for Reading Drive Efficiency - create an environment in which resources are used efficiently and employees' skills are developed and used effectively Be Ambitious - aspire to deliver excellence and inspire and support others to reach their potential Make a Difference to Reading - inspire a culture in which the customer is the focus and where change is welcomed as an opportunity About you The ideal candidate will need to be front facing so will have to be able to engage with internal and external stakeholders at all levels and able to demonstrate change management experience. Essential Skills and Experience:<ul> <li>Knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., H&amp;S at Work, CDM, Fire Safety).</li> <li>Experience managing budgets, resources, and high-rise buildings.</li> <li>Strong risk management understanding and project management experience.</li> <li>Proficiency in office software (word processing, spreadsheets).</li> <li>Problem-solving and prioritisation skills in high-pressure environments.</li> <li>Experience in tendering works.</li> </ul>Skills &amp; Competencies:<ul> <li>Understanding of building structures, systems, and maintenance.</li> <li>Strong technical risk management knowledge.</li> <li>Leadership, communication, and planning skills.</li> <li>Commitment to ethics, professionalism, and standards.</li> <li>Ability to prepare reports and coordinate complex activities.</li> <li>Skilled in negotiation, change management, and strategic thinking.</li> <li>Excellent analytical and decision-making abilities.</li> </ul>Specific requirements<ul> <li>Must have a minimum of HNC, with IFE, IOSH or equivalent professional qualification</li> </ul>in Building Surveying<ul> <li>Full UK driving license</li> </ul>Our offer We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you'll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment. A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:<ul> <li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li> <li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li> <li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted, and a salary sacrifice scheme to help lower the cost of your nursery fees</li> <li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li> <li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li> </ul>To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please email: Charles Hahn, Compliance Team Manager &amp; AP <a href="mailto:charles.hahn@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">charles.hahn@reading.gov.uk</a> Closing Date: 9 April 2025 Interview Date: 16 April 2025 Interview Process: TBC Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.

Building Safety Manager

37 hours per week - Fixed term for 23 months Are you a Senior Social Worker with experience working with rough sleepers or the homeless? We are seeking a dedicated and creative Senior Social Worker to join our team, focused on providing assertive outreach and tailored support to individuals facing homelessness. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. About the Role: This Senior Social Worker roles involves working to support individuals with complex needs, including those who are rough sleeping or residing in homelessness support services. You will be part of the Advice and Wellbeing Hub team but working in partnership with the Homelessness Teams. This role plays a crucial part in breaking the cycle of rough sleeping, where individuals are placed in 24/7 supported accommodation (such as the Pods or Salvation Army) only to be evicted due to unmanaged behaviours like hoarding, poor personal care, aggression, or mental health issues. By providing the right interventions, non-statutory commissioned services are able to manage these behaviours and support individuals in making progress towards a positive move-on, helping them sustain housing and work towards long-term stability. You will need to be based within commuting distance of Reading due to the nature of the role, which involves regular outreach, in-reach, and collaboration with local homelessness support services and housing providers. The role involves you undertaking work using the Conversation Counts model, working on prevention and early support. Using your social work expertise, you will conduct Care Act assessments, safeguarding investigations, risk assessments and Mental Capacity assessments, as well as facilitate best interest meetings. Key Responsibilities:<ul> <li>Manage a smaller, targeted caseload to offer more responsive support to individuals with complex needs.</li> <li>Conduct outreach shifts to build relationships with clients, encouraging engagement with assessments and support.</li> <li>Work in-reach within homelessness support services (Pods, Nova, Salvation Army, Launchpad, YMCA) to engage clients and build partnerships, while also upskilling staff.</li> <li>Co-locate with rough sleeping outreach services and commissioned homelessness support teams to assess and offer tailored support to clients who struggle with traditional service models.</li> <li>Explore innovative ways to assess and offer ASC support, focusing on sustaining tenancies and avoiding unnecessary reliance on ASC alternatives.</li> <li>Ensure that assessments are not closed prematurely and help clients move away from complex lifestyles by implementing appropriate ASC interventions.</li> </ul>This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and experience in Adult Social Care, delivering high-quality, person-centred interventions to individuals in their own homes. You will be part of a friendly and supportive team committed to making a meaningful difference in people's lives. About You:<ul> <li>A Social Work England registration and a recognised Social Work qualification.</li> <li>You'll have a strong background in social work or related fields, with a deep understanding of homelessness, mental health, and substance use challenges.</li> <li>You'll be comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced environments and will use your creativity and problem-solving skills to engage with clients who have traditionally struggled to access services.</li> <li>Your communication and relationship-building skills will be key to success, as you work alongside housing providers, support services, and healthcare professionals to achieve the best outcomes for vulnerable individuals.</li> </ul>You will work within the legal framework provided by the statute, guidance, policies and procedures. We offer excellent support, supervision and induction. You will need to have:<ul> <li>A degree or equivalent in Social Work</li> <li>Registration with Social work England</li> <li>Understanding of the Care Act 2014</li> </ul>You will have access to our Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth with opportunities to learn and develop new clinical skills, helping you to build your Continuing Professional Development portfolio, extending your skills and supporting you to grow as a social worker. We work closely with our colleagues in Reading Borough Council, Health Professionals, Voluntary and Charity colleagues to facilitate the best possible outcomes for those people we support. You'll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you'll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this: Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance - striving to be even better - and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed Our offer A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:<ul> <li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li> <li>Maternity, adoption, parental and sick pay</li> <li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities </li> <li>Access to a range of training and learning opportunities to help you develop</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li> <li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted,</li> <li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li> <li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li> <li>Salary sacrifice scheme for Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) to help you save for your retirement.</li> </ul>If you would like to find out more about this role please contact Caroline Marsh - Team Manager on 0118 937 3672, <a href="mailto:caroline.marsh@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">caroline.marsh@reading.gov.uk</a> Closing date: Applications will be reviewed upon submission Interview date: TBA Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Visit: <a href="http://www.moretoreading.co.uk" target="_blank">www.moretoreading.co.uk</a> to find out more about Reading's Community &amp; Adult Social Care Services. It's a chance to hear from the people who already work here and why they have chosen Reading as their professional destination.

Senior Social Worker - Advice and Wellbeing Hub (Homelessness)

The Vacancy FULL TIME - 37hrs To lead on the case management of clients and be part of a team that supports them in keeping them safe and helping them achieve their goals. To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES <ul> <li>To assess the needs of each client, helping to develop their individual support plan to achieve their goals</li> <li>To produce and regularly review comprehensive client-based risk assessments</li> <li>To manage a caseload of clients on a one-to-one basis </li> <li>To support clients to gain and/or maintain accommodation or achieve outcomes defined by the service specification</li> <li>To engage with local authorities, health providers and other agencies, creating and maintaining constructive working relationships to maximise the opportunities available to clients</li> <li>To lead on client activities to help them gain practical life skills and encourage their engagement with the running of the service</li> <li>To support clients with managing their finances, paying rent, managing arrears and accessing benefits</li> <li>To encourage and signpost clients to the local community and to resources relevant to their aspirations including education, training, employment activity or volunteering </li> <li>To support clients in trauma informed and psychologically informed ways</li> <li>To adhere to safeguarding responsibilities, following our safeguarding policy and procedure</li> <li>To help maintain health and safety, ensuring clients, visitors and buildings are safe in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, policy and procedures</li> <li>To provide basic first aid assistance until help arrives (full training is provided)</li> <li>To work confidently and efficiently when lone working</li> <li>To maintain accurate records on our client management system and ensure these are stored in line with GDPR</li> <li>To maintain confidentiality</li> <li>To represent the organisation in a professional manner </li> <li>To carry out any other reasonable duties required in the interest of the organisation</li></ul>ROLE REQUIREMENTS <ul> <li>This role will require an Enhanced with Barred List(s) disclosure and barring service check is a requirement for this role. This would be completed on appointment of the role</li> <li>This role will require a full drivers' licence and access to a vehicle</li> <li>This role will require you to work flexibly across several sites </li> <li>This role will require you to work with clients on a one-to-one basis</li> <li>This role will require you to work nights and/or weekends</li> <li>This role will require you to lone work</li></ul>ESSENTIAL CRITERIA <ul> <li>Strong communication skills, both verbal and written</li> <li>Clear verbal and written English </li> <li>Good keyboard skills for data inputting</li> <li>Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word</li> <li>Confident and assertive manner</li> <li>Ability to self-motivate as you will work on your own</li> <li>Effective team working </li> <li>Ability to respond calmly to crisis</li> <li>Deal promptly with and effectively react to challenging situations</li> <li>Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues</li></ul>DESIRABLE CRITERIA <ul> <li>Experience of managing a caseload of clients </li> <li>Understanding of risk assessment and person-centred, outcomes-based delivery</li> <li>Understanding of the support needs of people experiencing homelessness or those with complex needs</li> <li>Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies, housing regulations and the benefits system</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 and Dorset. We are dedicated to safeguarding all young people and adults with our services. We follow safer recruitment practices for all our vacancies to assure that all successful candidates are suitable to work with our clients. 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 Gallery Previous Next Our Benefits Extra mile awards Pension with life cover Blue Light Card Champions of equality Employee assistance programme Staff discounts via Wider Wallet Dedication to wellbeing GP helpline Length of service awards Generous and flexible holiday Refer a friend scheme

Homeless Support Worker

The Vacancy FULL TIME Monday-Friday - 09:00-17:00 To lead on the case management of clients and be part of a team that supports them in keeping them safe and helping them achieve their goals. To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES <ul> <li>To assess the needs of each client, helping to develop their individual support plan to achieve their goals</li> <li>To produce and regularly review comprehensive client-based risk assessments</li> <li>To manage a caseload of clients on a one-to-one basis </li> <li>To support clients to gain and/or maintain accommodation or achieve outcomes defined by the service specification</li> <li>To engage with local authorities, health providers and other agencies, creating and maintaining constructive working relationships to maximise the opportunities available to clients</li> <li>To lead on client activities to help them gain practical life skills and encourage their engagement with the running of the service</li> <li>To support clients with managing their finances, paying rent, managing arrears and accessing benefits</li> <li>To encourage and signpost clients to the local community and to resources relevant to their aspirations including education, training, employment activity or volunteering </li> <li>To support clients in trauma informed and psychologically informed ways</li> <li>To adhere to safeguarding responsibilities, following our safeguarding policy and procedure</li> <li>To help maintain health and safety, ensuring clients, visitors and buildings are safe in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, policy and procedures</li> <li>To provide basic first aid assistance until help arrives (full training is provided)</li> <li>To work confidently and efficiently when lone working</li> <li>To maintain accurate records on our client management system and ensure these are stored in line with GDPR</li> <li>To maintain confidentiality</li> <li>To represent the organisation in a professional manner </li> <li>To carry out any other reasonable duties required in the interest of the organisation</li></ul>ROLE REQUIREMENTS: <ul> <li>This role will require an Enhanced with Barred List(s) disclosure and barring service check is a requirement for this role. This would be completed on appointment of the role</li> <li>This role will require a full drivers' licence and access to a vehicle</li> <li>This role will require you to work flexibly across several sites </li> <li>This role will require you to work with clients on a one-to-one basis</li> <li>This role will require you to lone work</li></ul>ESSENTIAL CRITERIA <ul> <li>Strong communication skills, both verbal and written</li> <li>Clear verbal and written English </li> <li>Good keyboard skills for data inputting</li> <li>Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word</li> <li>Confident and assertive manner</li> <li>Ability to self-motivate as you will work on your own</li> <li>Effective team working </li> <li>Ability to respond calmly to crisis</li> <li>Deal promptly with and effectively react to challenging situations</li> <li>Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues</li></ul>DESIRABLE CRITERIA <ul> <li>Experience of managing a caseload of clients </li> <li>Understanding of risk assessment and person-centred, outcomes-based delivery</li> <li>Understanding of the support needs of people experiencing homelessness or those with complex needs</li> <li>Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies, housing regulations and the benefits system</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 and Dorset. We are dedicated to safeguarding all young people and adults with our services. We follow safer recruitment practices for all our vacancies to assure that all successful candidates are suitable to work with our clients. 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 Gallery Previous Next Our Benefits Extra mile awards Pension with life cover Blue Light Card Champions of equality Employee assistance programme Staff discounts via Wider Wallet Dedication to wellbeing GP helpline Length of service awards Generous and flexible holiday Refer a friend scheme

Do you have experience supporting vulnerable people and those with complex needs? Happy to travel to various homes across Swindon and Wiltshire? Want to have an earning potential of up to £30,000 a year? We may have just the role for you... Come and join a Charity focused on people rather than profit. We are looking for a Support Worker who shares our purpose, to join our expanding Independent Living Services Team where we house and support young people 16+ under Local Authority Care across Swindon and Wiltshire. We have properties over the county, and we need people who are flexible to work from any of these locations. We are looking for someone to work Full-time (37.5 hours per week) on a rota basis. We need people who are flexible to work varying shifts including mornings, evenings and alternate weekends. We provide bespoke support packages to suit a broad range of young people ranging from 24/7 to a few hours per week. Our focus is to provide the highest quality of support in line with Ofsted Standards. We aim to enhance individuals' independence skills, empowering them to advance their aspirations with greater confidence and capability. Why should you consider this opportunity? <ul><li>Work within a fun, established and very supportive team.</li><li>Management support from a very well established and tight knit senior management team with decades of experience.</li><li>Career growth, join a service which has grown in the last 5 years from a few properties to 20+ across 5 counties.</li></ul>You'll Re-enforce, positive support being delivered and establish the same standards in new placements. Provide a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to empower young people in improving independent living skills. Safeguard them from any potential danger, harm, or abuse. Accurately document notes on our computer system and ensure seamless communication with support staff for effective handovers. Have a Resilient nature, with the ability to keep a positive mindset even when times get tough. While the role may present challenges, the rewards of witnessing the positive impact of your guidance and support on these young lives are truly extraordinary. To excel in this position, you'll need to be flexible, patient, resilient, and professional, approaching your duties with a calm and caring demeanour. About Us Established in 1989, Caring for Communities and People (CCP) is a registered charity propelled by an unwavering commitment to addressing homelessness, family breakdown, and social exclusion. We are driven by our values-based approach, caring deeply about the individuals and families we serve. Our supportive programs aim at developing long-term solutions to societal challenges. Over the years, we've consistently made tangible impacts in communities across Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, South Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire, Dorset, and Devon. Why join us? <ul><li>25 days holiday, plus public holidays, with an additional day added per year and option to purchase more^</li><li>Enhanced pension (5% employer contribution)</li><li>Enhanced sick pay (up to 30 days full pay and 30 days half pay)</li><li>Life Assurance cover(3 times your annual salary in the event of your death)</li><li>Free subscription to Benenden healthcare cashback plan or Perkbox discounts</li><li>Investors in People Gold accredited employer, committed to making the workplace better for you.</li><li>Comprehensive induction and ongoing training and development.</li><li>Option to join various groups, including Proud2Be, Green Impact, Health &amp; Safety, and Health and Wellbeing.</li><li>In-house Workplace Welfare Manager for support when needed.</li><li>We make an Impact, check our latest report <a href="https://impact.ccp.org.uk/" target="_blank">https://impact.ccp.org.uk/</a></li></ul>(Benefits are for contracted staff only not bank workers) Are Your Values Aligned with Ours? We look for staff who embody our SPIRIT values: Show gratitude and appreciation of others. Demonstrate personal and professional Pride. Integrity is everything. Reflect and learn. Continuous Improvement. Take your best self wherever you go. How to Apply If you're ready to make a meaningful difference and share our values, click the apply button to start your journey with CCP. Application Information: Position: Support Worker (Job ID 924) Hours: Full-time is 37.5 hours a week. Shifts are on a rota basis including some weekends and Sleep shifts. Some part time hours available. Contract: Permanent Location: Various locations across Swindon and Wiltshire. Pay: £24,570 per year. Plus an additional £8,320 per year if completing two sleep shifts in a week (£80 Sleep per sleep shift). Bank is £12.60 per hour, plus holiday pay accrual Closing Date: 11:59pm 6th April 2025 - CCP reserves the right to close the job advert early if needed. CCP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. Our robust Safeguarding Policy guides our recruitment process. We believe in the rehabilitative power of employment and working toward a purpose, so a prior conviction will not necessarily prevent you from joining CCP. Please note this role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and also an enhanced check by the Disclosure &amp; Barring Services, paid for by CCP. Please review the attached job attachments for further insights. ^Annual Leave entitlement will be pro-rata for Part-time staff. Working on public holidays due to a rota pattern will be compensated with time off in lieu. An extra day of leave accrues for each completed financial year (capped at 5). Purchasing additional holidays is capped at 5 per year. ^^Contracted staff only. Business mileage (45p a mile) is paid for any daily miles over and above the distance from your home to the allocated workplace location and back. You'll need a well-maintained vehicle with valid tax, MOT and Insurance covering business use. INDMP

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