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Housing Support Worker Building Lives Without Limits Are you ready to change lives, including your own? At East Kent Mencap, we do more than support individuals with a learning disability. We help them smash goals, live without fear, and take their rightful place in society. We are looking to recruita passionate and dedicated support worker (initially on a 12-month, maternity cover contract) who is eager to join us and make a genuine impact. What's in it for you? • £12.21 per hour • £70.47 sleep-in rate • Enhanced pay on Bank Holidays, Easter, and Christmas • 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays) pro rata • Company pension • Casual dress • Competitive benefits package (Blue Light card, shopping discounts, length-of-service holidays, sickness cover, and employee assistance programme) • Ongoing training and development, including fully funded apprenticeships We also offer a safe working environment. About the Role: Whether you're new to this field or bring years of experience, we'll tailor your training and salary to your level. As your skills develop, so will your rewards! We ask that you work towards a Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care if you haven't already - no worries, we'll support you through an apprenticeship to get there. Why Choose East Kent Mencap? Here, we don't just help people live - we help them thrive. You'll be joining a team that builds independence, ambition, and self-confidence in every individual we support. If you're passionate about enabling people to live without limits and achieve their full potential, this is the place for you. East Kent Mencap is committed to the Equality Act, ensuring safety and protection from harm and harassment for all.

Housing Support Worker

Sanctuary manages rented and shared ownership homes and supports community initiatives for thousands of customers across England. Our staff help make a real difference to the quality of people's lives. Housing Officer Canterbury - covering Thanet, Deal and Canterbury areas. £34,531- £36,348 per year plus £600 car allowance 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday We are seeking a Housing Officer to join our Kent Housing team that is part of the South East Region. You will be responsible for providing a high-quality housing management service that meets the identified needs of customers and the wider community. You will be working in a professional manner to resolve problems and improve services. Each day will involve working as part of a team to respond to resident tenancy related queries in person, email and telephone as well as addressing concerns involving residents homes, the environment and neighbour relations. The role of Housing Officer will include: <ul><li>Effective management of anti-social behaviour cases</li><li>Liaising with colleagues in Property Services and Lettings to ensure the effective allocation of void properties</li><li>Managing tenant expectations regarding repairs and escalating any property maintenance issues affecting tenant welfare via appropriate channels</li><li>Managing complaints about service delivery</li><li>Working with colleagues in other service areas to help the organisation meet its compliance obligations (fire safety, water hygiene, gas safety and data protection)</li><li>Delivering general advice on all aspects of tenancy to enable sustainability</li><li>Working closely with administrative colleagues to complete a range of tenancy management processes</li></ul>Skills and experiences: <ul><li>Proven experience of undertaking a similar role</li><li>Prior experience of delivering high quality tenancy services</li><li>Excellent skills in analysing and diagnosing problems and implementing solutions</li><li>Ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external customers</li><li>Excellent customer service and negotiating skills</li><li>An understanding of Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel and Outlook</li><li>Excellent communication skills both verbal and written</li><li>Working knowledge of relevant regulations and good practice</li><li>Travel is a requirement of the role, therefore a full valid driving licence is essential</li></ul>Why work for us? We are a not-for-profit housing association, and own and manage around 125,000 homes. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture, and nurture and reward talent. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people's lives. Our Benefits As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering: <ul><li>25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays</li></ul><ul><li>A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary</li><li>Life Assurance</li><li>Employee Advice Service including counselling</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Voluntary health plans </li><li>Employee discounts </li><li>Wellbeing support and tools</li><li>Employee recognition scheme</li><li>Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues</li></ul><ul><li>Role salary is £34,531 (rising to £36,348 after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance) </li></ul>View the job profile (if the link is unavailable please visit the Sanctuary careers website) Closing Date: 04 February 2026 If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you - <a href="mailto:housing.recruitment@sanctuary.co.uk" target="_blank">housing.recruitment@sanctuary.co.uk</a> We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application. View more detail about what it's like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at - <a href="http://www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team" target="_blank">www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team</a> Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers' needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary's commitment to our Disability Confident employer status. Building Equality and Diversity Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working. A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Housing Services Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.

Housing Officer

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. Are you prepared to make a profound impact on the lives affected by substance misuse? If so, we're seeking an Experienced Drug and Alcohol Worker to join our collaboration with Probation in Medway, offering a genuine opportunity to engage in transformative one-to-one therapeutic work with individuals. This role isn't just about a position; it's a chance to significantly alter the lives of those seeking support, engaging in impactful one-to-one therapeutic work with each individual. you will carry a small caseload which enables you to undertake real therapeutic work. This role extends beyond its scope; it's about transforming lives and making a lasting impact within our communities. Are you ready to be the driving force behind positive change and build bridges to access treatment? Where: You will be working out of Medway Probation centre in Chatham Full Time Hours: 37.5 hours per week Full Time Salary: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 (based on full time hours, pro rata for part time) Contract Type: Permanent *Please note: Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours Responsibilities About the role: <ul><li>Supporting service users from point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey </li><li>Providing screening, assessment, and recovery planning and onward referral </li><li>Reducing drug and alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community </li><li>Promoting carer, service user and community involvement </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><li>Research, design and prepare subject matter and materials for groups / pods. </li><li>Deliver structured content within group settings to service users at various stages of recovery </li><li>Engage with debriefing and evaluations with co-facilitators after groups/pods have taken place, reviewing progress and identifying concerns with service users </li><li>Tailor specific workshops around the needs of the service users, such as: anger management, sleep disorders, relationships, etc </li></ul>About you: <ul><li>Have a strong understanding of substance misuse issues and experience of working within a similar field </li><li>Experience of working with groups/pods and managing group dynamics, such as conflict or challenging behaviour. </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><li>Have a good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services, and good practice </li><li>Be a supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in partnership with a wide range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders </li><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><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>Generous Refer-a-Friend Scheme </li></ul>Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role. Direct applications only - we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy. Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35) ILW / OLW /Fringe N/A - Outside London Weighting Area Closing Date 7/2/2026 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Rebecca Hayles | <a href="mailto:becky.hayles@cgl.org.uk" target="_blank">becky.hayles@cgl.org.uk</a> | 07810180320 This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

Recovery Coordinator

Annual salary: up to £29,856.80 Resident Liaison Officer Gillingham, Dover and Thanet Full Time Permanent Salary up to £29,856.80 per annum 42.5 hours per week Monday - Friday "Our Planned and Retrofit branch is at the forefront of delivering high-quality improvement works across our portfolio-enhancing homes, increasing energy efficiency, and making a real difference in communities.". About the Role: As a Resident Liaison Officer, you will be working on our SHDF retrofit programme within the social housing background, providing a stable and profitable contract, delivering excellent service and support through our local teams, who understand the importance of working together for the local community. Providing front facing support and advice as required and delivering proactive communication throughout the works life cycle. Putting the customer at the heart of everything we do; ensuring we meet the needs of the business, our clients, and our customers. Role Criteria: <ul><li>Provide a front-line professional service to all customers - pro-actively deliver a positive face to face experience</li><li>Experience of handling multiple tasks in a high volume in a rapidly changing environment</li><li>Coordinate and deliver all customer operational related tasks and communication materials as appropriate</li><li>Ensure customer appointments are attended on time and to standard </li><li>Encourage positive relationships between Mears and the customer, ensuring all actions are followed up and communicated effectively </li><li>Support customer engagement activities across all channels</li><li>Support Customer Service Centre with resolution of front-line complaints and queries </li><li>Engage customers in a positive way, involve them in the overall delivery process, keeping them informed of progress on works and manage expectations</li><li>Convey accurate and timely information to customers and operational team, in clear simple terms</li><li>Ensure customers opinions are acknowledged and feedback into operational teams - champion customer insight solution </li><li>Experience of developing and delivering service improvements</li><li>Experience of partnership /alliance /collaborative working</li><li>Good time management, planning &amp; organisational skills</li><li>Experience of working with computerised systems</li><li>Good written, verbal, and interpersonal skills with strong customer experience ethos and strong communication skills</li><li>Experience of delivering community projects</li></ul>Benefits we can offer you <ul><li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>Company Van and Fuel Card</li><li>Uniform</li><li>Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!</li><li>Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.</li><li>Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more</li><li>Family friendly policies</li></ul>All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points. Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity &amp; Security checks before commencement of employment. Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact: Francesca Swan (<a href="mailto:francesca.swan@mearsgroup.co.uk" target="_blank">francesca.swan@mearsgroup.co.uk</a>) If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way. At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all. We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers. In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.

Resident Liaison Officer

Annual salary: up to £29,856.80 Resident Liaison Officer Thanet Full Time Permanent Salary up to £29,856.80 per annum 42.5 hours per week Monday - Friday "Our Planned and Retrofit branch is at the forefront of delivering high-quality improvement works across our portfolio-enhancing homes, increasing energy efficiency, and making a real difference in communities.". About the Role: As a Resident Liaison Officer, you will be working on our SHDF retrofit programme within the social housing background, providing a stable and profitable contract, delivering excellent service and support through our local teams, who understand the importance of working together for the local community. Providing front facing support and advice as required and delivering proactive communication throughout the works life cycle. Putting the customer at the heart of everything we do; ensuring we meet the needs of the business, our clients, and our customers. Role Criteria: <ul><li>Provide a front-line professional service to all customers - pro-actively deliver a positive face to face experience</li><li>Experience of handling multiple tasks in a high volume in a rapidly changing environment</li><li>Coordinate and deliver all customer operational related tasks and communication materials as appropriate</li><li>Ensure customer appointments are attended on time and to standard </li><li>Encourage positive relationships between Mears and the customer, ensuring all actions are followed up and communicated effectively </li><li>Support customer engagement activities across all channels</li><li>Support Customer Service Centre with resolution of front-line complaints and queries </li><li>Engage customers in a positive way, involve them in the overall delivery process, keeping them informed of progress on works and manage expectations</li><li>Convey accurate and timely information to customers and operational team, in clear simple terms</li><li>Ensure customers opinions are acknowledged and feedback into operational teams - champion customer insight solution </li><li>Experience of developing and delivering service improvements</li><li>Experience of partnership /alliance /collaborative working</li><li>Good time management, planning &amp; organisational skills</li><li>Experience of working with computerised systems</li><li>Good written, verbal, and interpersonal skills with strong customer experience ethos and strong communication skills</li><li>Experience of delivering community projects</li></ul>Benefits we can offer you <ul><li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>Company Van and Fuel Card</li><li>Uniform</li><li>Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!</li><li>Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.</li><li>Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more</li><li>Family friendly policies</li></ul>All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points. Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity &amp; Security checks before commencement of employment. Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact: Francesca Swan (<a href="mailto:francesca.swan@mearsgroup.co.uk" target="_blank">francesca.swan@mearsgroup.co.uk</a>) If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way. At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all. We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers. In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.

Job summary We are seeking a highly motivated Mental Health Homelessness Senior Psychologist/Psychotherapist The post holder will be part of the Kent and Medway Homelessness Service, which provides screening and assessment of physical and mental health to homeless and vulnerably housed adults in the East Kent area. The post holder will undertake high quality direct (assessment and therapeutic) and indirect (consultative, advisory and evaluative) specialist psychology interventions within the service and taking substantial professional responsibility and exercising autonomous judgement in their professional practice. The post holder will ensure the clinical effectiveness of own practice and of service functioning by undertaking research and development relevant to the service area. The service is based on an outreach model and is delivered through a range of outreach activities and venues ad link with other key health, social and voluntary agencies The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010). Don't wait, apply now! Main duties of the job To participate in regular clinical supervision receiving professional support appropriate to the newly qualified grade and to negotiate further specialist supervision, development and training with the Head of Speciality including training in advanced supervision skills. To work within the Code of Ethics and the relevant professional practice guidelines of the relevant recognised professional body and the professional guidance framework of the Trust. To work within the framework of the policies and procedures of the Trust. To be responsible for the relevant data collection on work activities, as required, and to maintain a high standard of clinical record keeping. To participate fully in supporting the activities of the Psychological Therapies Services within the Trust, Including attending relevant meetings. Be responsible for ensuring a regular process of review is in place to detect incidents that indicate adverse quality of care, and triangulate About us We are the Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway. Our teams support adults with a wide range of mental health needs. Because we cover the whole county and both hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the 1.8 million people of Kent and Medway. Rated 'Good' by the CQC, we care for over 2,000 people in our hospitals and 54,000 in the community each year. Our vision is simple: We are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It's why we're passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. And everything we do is guided by our values caring, inclusive, curious and confident. Join us - if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that's doing well together. Job description Job responsibilities To formulate and implement plans of brief psychologically informed treatment or management of clients mental health problems based on a multi-factorial psychological understanding and current evidence-based best practice. To undertake a range of psychological therapeutic interventions, drawing on a range of psychological models and employing a range of modalities (individual, family and group) adapted and tailored to the needs of the individual and the context and the ongoing evaluation of the outcomes of the intervention. To be responsible for providing a specialist psychological perspective in the assessment of service users and their families and contribute specialist psychological advice and support regarding referral decisions for mental health intervention. To contribute highly specialist psychological advice to the multi-disciplinary formulation of appropriate therapeutic approaches or intervention plans, and to be involved in, or oversee specialist psychological aspects of their implementation in collaboration with other staff. To undertake psychologically based risk assessment and risk management for relevant clients and provide advice on the psychological aspects of risk to the Mental Health Homelessness Serviceservice. To consult with and provide specialist psychological guidance to carers and families of service users. To take substantial professional responsibility and exercise autonomous professional judgement with regard to their professional practice. Please refer to the attached job description for the full details on the responsibilities and person specification We are serious about diversity and inclusion, and we are working hard to build this into our DNA. We warmly welcome applications for any of our roles from people from diverse backgrounds, and we are proactively encouraging applications from under-represented communities for our more senior roles, like this one. Job description Job responsibilities To formulate and implement plans of brief psychologically informed treatment or management of clients mental health problems based on a multi-factorial psychological understanding and current evidence-based best practice. To undertake a range of psychological therapeutic interventions, drawing on a range of psychological models and employing a range of modalities (individual, family and group) adapted and tailored to the needs of the individual and the context and the ongoing evaluation of the outcomes of the intervention. To be responsible for providing a specialist psychological perspective in the assessment of service users and their families and contribute specialist psychological advice and support regarding referral decisions for mental health intervention. To contribute highly specialist psychological advice to the multi-disciplinary formulation of appropriate therapeutic approaches or intervention plans, and to be involved in, or oversee specialist psychological aspects of their implementation in collaboration with other staff. To undertake psychologically based risk assessment and risk management for relevant clients and provide advice on the psychological aspects of risk to the Mental Health Homelessness Serviceservice. To consult with and provide specialist psychological guidance to carers and families of service users. To take substantial professional responsibility and exercise autonomous professional judgement with regard to their professional practice. Please refer to the attached job description for the full details on the responsibilities and person specification We are serious about diversity and inclusion, and we are working hard to build this into our DNA. We warmly welcome applications for any of our roles from people from diverse backgrounds, and we are proactively encouraging applications from under-represented communities for our more senior roles, like this one. Person Specification Experience Essential <ul> <li>Experience working as a qualified specialist psychologist / psychotherapist for a minimum of one year.</li> <li>Good understanding and knowledge of drug and alcohol problems</li> <li>Professional background in a mental health discipline to at least first-degree level (for example, nursing, psychology, occupational therapy, social work, psychiatric medicine</li> <li>Ability to administer accurately and speedily, complex psychometric text materials.</li> <li>Experience of working in range of mental health settings with a range of levels of disability and full range of age groups</li> </ul> Desirable <ul> <li>Experience of working with homeless clients</li> <li>Postgraduate level knowledge of research methodology, research design and specialist research techniques appropriate for the study of psychotherapeutic process</li> <li>Experience of teaching, training and/or providing clinical supervision</li> <li>Prequalification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.</li> <li>High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies</li> </ul> Knowledge and Skills Essential <ul> <li>Good honours degree in Psychology. oPost-graduate doctorate in clinical/counselling psychology (or its equivalent) as accredited by the HCPC/BPS. oRelevant specialist training in the skills required for the specialty area. oClinical supervision training for supervision of Doctoral trainees on placement</li> <li>Specialist post graduate training to Masters level or equivalent in a Psychotherapeutic modality (for example CBT or Psychodynamic Psychotherapy) leading to accreditation/registration with UKCP/BABCP or equivalent.</li> <li>Ability to comprehend and communicate verbally and in writing highly complex and sensitive information in a manner appropriate to a range of settings and audiences, including complex highly emotive situations and those with significantly impaired communication capacities.</li> </ul> Desirable <ul> <li>Experience of working in with marginalised groups</li> <li>High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies</li> <li>Postgraduate level knowledge of research methodology, research design and specialist research techniques appropriate for the study of psychotherapeutic process</li> </ul> Training and Qualifications and Registration Essential <ul> <li>Post-graduate doctorate in clinical/counselling psychology (or its equivalent) as accredited by the HCPC/BPS.</li> </ul> Desirable <ul> <li>Training in psychometric assessment or equivalent</li> </ul>Person Specification Experience Essential <ul> <li>Experience working as a qualified specialist psychologist / psychotherapist for a minimum of one year.</li> <li>Good understanding and knowledge of drug and alcohol problems</li> <li>Professional background in a mental health discipline to at least first-degree level (for example, nursing, psychology, occupational therapy, social work, psychiatric medicine</li> <li>Ability to administer accurately and speedily, complex psychometric text materials.</li> <li>Experience of working in range of mental health settings with a range of levels of disability and full range of age groups</li> </ul> Desirable <ul> <li>Experience of working with homeless clients</li> <li>Postgraduate level knowledge of research methodology, research design and specialist research techniques appropriate for the study of psychotherapeutic process</li> <li>Experience of teaching, training and/or providing clinical supervision</li> <li>Prequalification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.</li> <li>High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies</li> </ul> Knowledge and Skills Essential <ul> <li>Good honours degree in Psychology. oPost-graduate doctorate in clinical/counselling psychology (or its equivalent) as accredited by the HCPC/BPS. oRelevant specialist training in the skills required for the specialty area. oClinical supervision training for supervision of Doctoral trainees on placement</li> <li>Specialist post graduate training to Masters level or equivalent in a Psychotherapeutic modality (for example CBT or Psychodynamic Psychotherapy) leading to accreditation/registration with UKCP/BABCP or equivalent.</li> <li>Ability to comprehend and communicate verbally and in writing highly complex and sensitive information in a manner appropriate to a range of settings and audiences, including complex highly emotive situations and those with significantly impaired communication capacities.</li> </ul> Desirable <ul> <li>Experience of working in with marginalised groups</li> <li>High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies</li> <li>Postgraduate level knowledge of research methodology, research design and specialist research techniques appropriate for the study of psychotherapeutic process</li> </ul> Training and Qualifications and Registration Essential <ul> <li>Post-graduate doctorate in clinical/counselling psychology (or its equivalent) as accredited by the HCPC/BPS.</li> </ul> Desirable <ul> <li>Training in psychometric assessment or equivalent</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 Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust Address Laurel House Old Dover Road Canterbury CT1 3HH Employer's website

Mental Health Homelessness Senior Psychologist/Psychotherapist

Sanctuary manages rented and shared ownership homes and supports community initiatives for thousands of customers across England. Our staff help make a real difference to the quality of people's lives. Housing Officer - Independent Living Based in Kent with regular travel around the South East £34,531 per year (pro rata) Temporary position for up to 6 months 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday 08:30am - 5:00pm We are seeking a Housing Officer to join our Independent Living team that is part of the East and Southeast Region on a 6 month temporary basis. You will be working in a team of 5 Housing officers and managing a team of Scheme Managers. This is a varied opportunity that will see you managing a range of situations and helping to build key relationships between Sanctuary Housing and our tenants. You will have excellent negotiating skills and a flexible approach to working, as you will be required to attend some evening meetings. You will also be expected to work in a professional manner to resolve problems and improve services. The role of Housing Officer will include: <ul><li>Managing a Team of Scheme Managers who oversee the day to day running of Schemes across a geographical area. </li><li>Meet all legislative and regulatory requirements for housing management activities, ensuring the provision of quality and safe homes for Sanctuary Housing Services' current and future customers and to minimise potential risks.</li><li>Effective management of anti-social behaviour cases </li><li>Liaising with colleagues in Property Services and Lettings to ensure the effective allocation of void properties</li><li>Managing tenant expectations regarding repairs and escalating any property maintenance issues affecting tenant welfare via appropriate channels</li><li>Managing complaints about service delivery</li><li>Working with colleagues in other service areas to help the organisation meet its compliance obligations (fire safety, water hygiene, gas safety and data protection)</li><li>Delivering general advice on all aspects of tenancy to enable sustainability</li><li>Working with a range of external agencies to resolve a range of issues affecting tenant welfare including domestic abuse, anti-social behaviour, and safeguarding</li><li>Working closely with administrative colleagues to complete a range of tenancy management processes, which include tenancy conversions, permissions, mutual exchanges, successions, service charges and enforcement of tenancy breaches</li></ul>Skills and experiences: <ul><li>Proven experience of undertaking a similar role</li><li>Prior experience of delivering high quality tenancy services and line management </li><li>Excellent skills in analysing and diagnosing problems and implementing solutions </li><li>Excellent communication, Organisation and customer care skills</li><li>Proven experience of good practice resident involvement activities</li><li>Excellent understanding of written and spoken English</li><li>Working knowledge of relevant regulations and good practice</li><li>Travel is a requirement of the role, therefore a full valid driving licence is essential</li></ul>Why work for us? We are a not-for-profit housing association, and own and manage around 125,000 homes. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture, and nurture and reward talent. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people's lives. Our Benefits As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering: <ul><li>25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays (pro rata)</li></ul><ul><li>A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary</li><li>Life Assurance</li><li>Employee Advice Service including counselling</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Voluntary health plans </li><li>Employee discounts </li><li>Wellbeing support and tools</li><li>Employee recognition scheme</li><li>Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues</li></ul><ul><li>Role salary is £34,531 (pro rata) </li></ul>View the job profile (if the link is unavailable please visit the Sanctuary careers website) Closing Date: 25 January 2026 If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you - <a href="mailto:housing.recruitment@sanctuary.co.uk" target="_blank">housing.recruitment@sanctuary.co.uk</a> We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application. View more detail about what it's like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at - <a href="http://www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team" target="_blank">www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team</a> Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers' needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary's commitment to our Disability Confident employer status. Building Equality and Diversity Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working. A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Housing Services Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.

The Vacancy House Manager - Retirement Living Location: Haydn Court estate in Southend on Sea, Essex Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday, all year round) Salary: £26,317.20 ACTUAL per year plus benefits and bonus We do not currently offer sponsorship - applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Make a Difference Every Day Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer service? Do you thrive in a role that involves multi-tasking, problem-solving, and event organisation? McCarthy Stone, the UK's leading retirement living provider, is looking for a House Manager to lead our welcoming estate in Haydn Court, Southend on Sea, Essex Why Work with McCarthy Stone? We offer a rewarding role with a range of employee benefits, including: <ul> <li>Group personal pension and life assurance</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme</li> <li>Flexible working hours</li> <li>Work in beautiful surroundings</li> <li>Generous annual leave (25 days, rising to 28 days) plus bank holidays</li> <li>Access to our employee discounts platform (gift cards, supermarkets, restaurants, and more)</li></ul>Role Overview - House Manager As House Manager, you'll be the friendly, professional point of contact for homeowners and their families. Your key focus will be supporting a safe, welcoming and independent lifestyle for our residents. Key responsibilities include: <ul> <li>Welcoming new homeowners and helping them settle into their new homes</li> <li>Providing a front-of-house service and engaging warmly with all visitors</li> <li>Being the first point of contact for residents and offering assistance, guidance, or support</li> <li>Managing supplier relationships to ensure smooth day-to-day operations</li> <li>Acting as the face of McCarthy Stone for homeowners' families and friends</li> <li>Handling resident concerns with sensitivity, confidentiality, and respect</li> <li>Overseeing estate management, including communal areas, gardens, and grounds</li> <li>Supporting the development of a strong community through organising social events and regular resident meetings</li> <li>Ensuring compliance with all Health and Safety requirements</li></ul>About You - What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who: <ul> <li>Has excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude</li> <li>Has previous experience in a customer-facing or service management role</li> <li>Demonstrates professionalism and a commitment to high-quality service</li> <li>Enjoys variety and takes initiative in a busy environment</li> <li>Can solve problems effectively and remain calm under pressure</li> <li>Is comfortable using Microsoft Word, Outlook, and other basic digital tools</li> <li>Has an awareness of basic Health and Safety (training will be provided)</li> <li>Holds or is willing to obtain first aid qualifications (training provided)</li></ul>Training &amp; Development You'll receive full support and professional training through our in-house development programmes, which include: <ul> <li>First Aid certification</li> <li>Dementia Friends training</li> <li>Workplace safety courses</li> <li>Ongoing development and progression support</li></ul>Apply Now If you're looking for a meaningful part-time role that combines responsibility, variety, and community impact - we'd love to hear from you. Applications are reviewed as soon as they're received. We may appoint before the closing date, so early application is encouraged. Please note: McCarthy Stone is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. We do not currently offer sponsorship - applicants must have the right to work in the UK. #LI-GM1 About Us As the UK's leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of January 2025, McCarthy Stone operates over 545 developments across the UK for more than 24,200 people. We believe in championing the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life, so they feel more connected, recognised, and valued than ever. In late 2020 we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain. We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list! Our Customers The Benefits 24 days annual leave Pension plan Life assurance Employee assistance helpline Health screening Eyecare voucher scheme Long service award Testimonials "I enjoy working for McCarthy and Stone as a House Manager because I am very well supported in my Role by my manager. I am able to make the day to day decisions but always have immediate support on the rare times I need help. It's a breath of Fresh Air working for a focused dynamic company who know what they are trying to achieve as a team." Linda Diamond - House Manager "Only at McCarthy Stone can you start in the middle of a pandemic and feel at home within a couple of weeks ... it's all about our great people and how welcome they make you feel ... even if it was through a screen!" Andrea Waldron - Senior HR Business Partner "From my first week I felt like part of the team, everyone is helpful and pro-active, which is crucial in a fast paced environment. I've had the opportunity to work on some exciting projects, it's a very 'hands-on' approach here with plenty of opportunity to be involved and play a part in delivering developments." Emily Bishop - Principal Planning Associate "Working for McCarthy Stone is a very fulfilling experience. The staff here are all empathetic and professional. Guiding people in purchasing an apartment, watching them settle in and make friends, and then watching them lead a happy and carefree retirement is very rewarding." Caroline Craig-cordel - Sales Consultant "I found it inspiring how working in McCarthy Stone gives you a chance to make so many people happier, every day. And what we do is so important to our homeowners! In my marketing career before I couldn't dream about customers sharing their thoughts about my campaigns, but here it happens all the time." Stan Smolyar - Head of Brand Previous Next

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We are seeking a knowledgeable Housing Options Officer to join our Housing team. This is a vital role in delivering the Council's Homelessness Strategy, helping to prevent homelessness and supporting residents in housing need. You will provide expert advice and guidance on housing options, investigate homelessness applications, and ensure the Council meets its statutory responsibilities under housing legislation. This role requires compassion, resilience, and the ability to deliver excellent customer service to some of the borough's most vulnerable residents. You will be responsible for assessing and resolving homelessness applications in line with statutory duties, by carrying out sensitive interviews and home visits to fully understand applicants' circumstances, along with: Developing action plans with clients to address the causes of homelessness Liaising with landlords, tenants, and partner agencies to sustain tenancies and resolve disputes. Representing the Council at multi-agency meetings and, where required, in court proceedings Maintaining accurate case records and ensuring compliance with legislation, policies, and service standards. To thrive in this role it is essential that you have a strong working knowledge of housing and homelessness legislation (Housing Act 1996, Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, etc. as well as having: Extensive experience in housing advice, homelessness prevention, or a related field. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to adapt to different audiences. The ability to work under pressure, manage complex cases, and remain empathetic. Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload effectively. An understanding of safeguarding principles for adults and children. This is a hybrid role where the working week will be based on 3 days in the office 2 days working from home - you may be asked to come into the office at additional times as required We are committed to supporting our community and delivering high-quality housing services. Joining our team means that you will be able to making a real difference to people's lives and be able to work in a supportive, professional environment. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Nancy Fraser, Senior Housing Options Officer, on 01233 330821 Click to view a Job Description When Applying - Please ensure that you have received confirmation of a submitted application once completed. For any assistance in completing the application form, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@ashford.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ashford.gov.uk</a> Hybrid Working - We are an organisation that puts people first and understands how important employee wellbeing is. We want to help you to balance your working life and home life and offer flexible ways of working to help structure your life in a positive and productive way; both at home and in the office. This maximises personal development and collaborative working. Competitive remuneration package - We offer an excellent salary linked pension scheme, generous annual leave with flexi time, free life insurance, supportive relocation package and opportunities for training and development. With devolution news and talks evolving across the country for local authorities, we understand that there may be some uncertainty for those currently serving within the sector. Although Kent and Medway have not been included in the Devolution Priority Programme, discussions continue in this area. Kent, Medway and all District and Borough Councils in the South East will continue to work closely with each other to deliver vital services to our communities. This is an exciting, but stable time to join our organisation. Ashford Borough Council recognises the need to ensure the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults when they come into contact with the services we provide We welcome applications form the Armed Forces Community Salary range <ul><li>£33,951 - £37,638 per year</li></ul>

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Annual salary: up to £27,077.51 Resident Liaison Officer Dover £27,077.51 per annum, plus company van and fuel card Full time - Permanent - 42.5hrs per week Monday - Friday 8am till 5pm About the role We work with Dover District Council delivering a variety of planned and responsive repairs works within the social housing sector and we are looking for an experienced Resident Liaison Officer to join our team in Dover. You will be working directly within the operational team, supporting the Planned Works supervisors and the Customer Success Manager to deliver excellent customer service. The role is office (Aylesham, Kent) and site based (throughout the Dover district) and includes daily interaction with residents and clients, facilitating planned works, providing updates and reporting on access, complaint resolution and compliments. You will also be involved in delivering our social value programme. <ul><li>Act as an ambassador for Mears and the Council and support customer engagement activities across all work streams; planned and responsive works.</li><li>Work with the Council to support their resident engagement programme, attending resident meetings/consultation activities as necessary.</li><li>Work with supervisors to ensure that appropriate consultation and communication with residents is undertaken, in their homes or during specific events, providing a point of contact during planned works and ensuring that feedback is obtained on works completion.</li><li>Provide support and feedback to the Helpdesk, taking escalated calls as appropriate.</li><li>Provide a single point of contact for customer and client throughout the complaint process, investigating issues, providing full responses or information within target times.</li><li>Ensure that lessons learned from complaints, and complaint resolution actions are recorded and acted upon throughout the branch.</li><li>Escalate any concerns about work processes, behaviour, safeguarding to the appropriate manager.</li><li>Ensure all related policy, process and procedures are fully adhered to, and maintain accurate and relevant complaint, customer satisfaction and feedback records using company systems providing reports for the Council as required.</li><li>Review, coordinate and monitor all customer related tasks and communication materials as appropriate.</li><li>Support delivery of customer training, including standards and safeguarding, to operational teams and subcontractors.</li><li>Act as a champion for social value, supporting the branch in specific activities and recording and promoting achievements.</li><li>Provide administrative support across the office team and work closely to support other colleagues as required.</li></ul>Role Criteria <ul><li>Previous experience in a customer facing role with experience in the above duties</li><li>Proactive in supporting colleagues, sharing knowledge, and contributing to team objectives while maintaining a positive and adaptable attitude.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to manage enquiries, resolve issues promptly, and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction in fast-paced environments.</li><li>Skilled in verbal and written communication, including drafting professional correspondence, formal letters, and clear reports for diverse audiences.</li><li>Experienced in handling sensitive situations, mediating disputes, and achieving mutually beneficial outcomes with residents and stakeholders.</li><li>Able to work under pressure, adjusting priorities to meet changing deadlines and project requirements.</li><li>Previous experience managing documentation, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with organisational standards.</li><li>Ability to use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other digital platforms for scheduling, reporting, and communication.</li><li>UK Full Driving licence.</li></ul>Benefits we can offer you. <ul><li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!</li><li>Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.</li><li>Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more.</li><li>Family friendly policies</li><li>Company Van, Fuel Card, and Uniform</li></ul>To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points. Mears Group is a Disability Confident employer and recognises our people as our greatest asset, we hire individuality, recognising and valuing everyone is individual and ensuring equal access to opportunities for all regardless of social economic background or individual make up. Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks either before or upon commencement of employment. All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact: Francesca Swan (<a href="mailto:francesca.swan@mearsgroup.co.uk" target="_blank">francesca.swan@mearsgroup.co.uk</a>) If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way. At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all. We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers. In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.

Housing Support Worker Building Lives Without Limits Are you ready to change lives-including your own? At East Kent Mencap, we do more than support individuals with a learning disability; we help them smash goals, live without fear, and take their rightful place in society. We're seeking a passionate, dedicated support worker who is eager to join us and make a genuine impact. What's in it for you? • £12.21 per hour • £70.47 sleep-in rate • Enhanced pay on Bank Holidays, Easter, and Christmas • 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays) • Company pension • Casual dress • Competitive benefits package (Blue Light card, shopping discounts, length-of-service holidays, sickness cover, and employee assistance programme) • Ongoing training and development, including fully funded apprenticeships We also offer a safe working environment. About the Role: Whether you're new to this field or bring years of experience, we'll tailor your training and salary to your level. As your skills develop, so will your rewards! We ask that you work towards a Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care if you haven't already-no worries, we'll support you through an apprenticeship to get there. Why Choose East Kent Mencap? Here, we don't just help people live-we help them thrive. You'll be joining a team that builds independence, ambition, and self-confidence in every individual we support. If you're passionate about enabling people to live without limits and achieve their full potential, this is the place for you. East Kent Mencap is committed to the Equality Act, ensuring safety and protection from harm and harassment for all. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

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