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We adopt an 'anonymous recruitment' approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made. We are committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Sharing your equality monitoring data allows us to assess the impact our recruitment and employment policies and practices have and gives us the opportunity to improve them where possible. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage. About the vacancy Vacancy ID: 1553 Organisation: Carmarthenshire County Council Section: Housing Services North Number of vacancies: 1 Contract type: Permanent Full Time Location: Carmarthenshire Grade: Grade E Salary: £25,584 - £28,624 If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata'd accordingly Hourly Rate : £13.26 - £14.84 Contract Hours 37 Come and join our team An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team within the Housing division. We provide older persons accommodation for the over 55s to live within a supported environment. The Sheltered Housing Officer role requires a person-centred approach to promote and maintain independent living. The post holder will require a level of self-motivation and initiative, working independently and/or part of a team. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Sheltered Housing Officer. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing support and assistance to tenants living in sheltered housing schemes, ensuring their safety, well-being, and quality of life. Part of the role will include Health, Safety and fire management responsibility. For an informal discussion, please contact Sian Stephens, Supported Housing Team Lead on 01554 899325 <a href="mailto:SStephens@carmarthenshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">SStephens@carmarthenshire.gov.uk</a> We look forward to receiving your application. Job Description: 002135.pdf - 207KB Opens in a new window DBS level: An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job Welsh language level - Verbal: Level 3 - You will need a good level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level Closing Date: 20/05/2025, 23:55 The Rewards We offer an excellent benefits package including: <ul><li>Competitive salary </li><li>Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave</li><li>Access to staff health and wellbeing support</li><li>Personal development and career progression </li><li>Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme</li><li>Flexible working and family friendly policies </li></ul>Additional Information We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care. Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool. Eligibility: You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work</a>. lease Note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted. How to Apply: All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email: <a href="mailto:jobs@carmarthenshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">jobs@carmarthenshire.gov.uk</a> or contact 01267 234567 and ask for 'Recruitment' to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process. Please see the 'How we Recruit' guidance on the Careers Page for more information on the recruitment process.

Supported Housing Officer

We are delighted to be recruiting for a Tenant Liaison Officer to support the Disrepair (Housing Claims) Team. This role will play a key part serving as the primary point of contact between customers (tenants and residents) contractors, and operational teams during disrepair projects. This will cover our work predominantly throughout the London Borough of Barking &amp; Dagenham. Responsibilities include:- • Acting as a crucial intermediary between the site teams, residents, and colleagues. • Being the main contact for residents, keeping them informed about project timelines, progress, and any disruptions. • Ensuring residents are aware of the works processes and communicate updates / changes accordingly • Attending regular client representative and tenant meetings and workshops to ensure highest level of customer service is provided at all times. • Ensure a consistent approach to customer care is adopted, • Managing the Tenant's Complaints procedures as a point of escalation. • Updating the database to reflect on-going works. • Collaborate with internal teams as necessary (such as planners and operatives) to assist with booking appointments and managing schedules • Facilitate communication between all stakeholders for a seamless project experience. • Addressing residents' concerns and complaints, ensuring their needs are met What we're looking for: • Previous experience in customer service or housing-related roles, ideally within a Resident/tenant Liaison Officer (RLO) role. • Experience of repairs and maintenance programmes in occupied premises, ideally with legal disrepair/housing condition claims environment. • Proven track record of successfully managing the workload across planned maintenance programmes. Skills and Abilities: • Strong interpersonal and communication skills • Confidence to manage sometimes difficult situations, and proven ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders. • Empathy and the ability to build trust with residents, tenants and customers. • Knowledge of housing regulations and disrepair protocols. • Excellent organisational skills to manage multiple cases simultaneously. • Self-motivated with a proactive attitude to see cases through to resolution. Working arrangements • Full-time, permanent • Office based, with some flexibility available (a minimum of 3 days in office) • Salary £32,000 per annum About us: BD Group is a dynamic Local Authority Trading Company (LATCO) subsidiary of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. We provide critical infrastructure services including: • Repair and maintenance for 18,000 social houses • Capital works programmes • Cleaning and catering for over 40 schools • 24/7 emergency repair services • Facilities management • Environmental services Our mission combines private sector efficiency with a genuine public service ethos, reinvesting all profits back into our community. Perks &amp; Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package including: Heart Hub rewards, perks &amp; benefits platform Group Life Assurance Private Medical Insurance Pension Scheme Paid Holidays Family Friendly Policies making work-life balance more achievable Health &amp; wellbeing support including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Great offices &amp; local amenities including our on-site Café (with discounts available via our app) Access to independent mortgage advisory service Free parking at our head office - The Cube Free on-site parking Career development and training opportunities A great team with a friendly and inclusive workplace culture. To Apply: If you're passionate about making a difference and eager to grow in a supportive environment, we want to hear from you! Apply now and by clicking 'apply' below to submit your CV and outline relevant skills and experience via the application form for the opportunity to become part of our success story.

Tenant Liaison Officer

Would you like to join us on a mission to tackle the housing crisis in the East of England? We're Flagship Homes, a social housing provider with a big heart and a real passion for Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. Not only will you be part of something truly meaningful, but you'll also enjoy fair pay and some pretty great perks. We're all about our people and our customers. We live and breathe our values - Great People Doing Great Things, Relentlessly Improving Performance, Spending Money Wisely, and delivering top-notch customer service. We are pleased to share an opportunity for someone to us as a Senior Tenant Engagement Officer. This is a permanent job, working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The role comes with Agile Working. The successful candidate can be based in any Flagship Housing office, whichever is closest to their home address. We have offices in the following locations: Norwich, Melton / Woodbridge, East Dereham &amp; Bury St. Edmunds. As a Senior Tenant Engagement Officer, you will create and deliver the retrofit tenant engagement strategy and implement initiatives for retrofit projects, that are compliant with both PAS:2035 requirements and in line with Flagship's policy and regulatory requirements. You will continuously review and improve the tenant engagement strategy, in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, to deliver outstanding and effective communications throughout the retrofit journey. You'll lead a team of Tenant Engagement Officers to effectively deliver tenant engagement and reduce tenant refusals. Engaging with tenants throughout the retrofit journey, providing a single point of contact by the tenants' preferred communication methods, acting on feedback and exploring alternative opportunities to continuously improve tenant experience. Seeking to understand and support the needs of vulnerable tenants and effectively implement the required support identified. You'll help make the case for energy saving technologies, compiling case studies and identifying community champions. Sharing successes using case studies, reports and measures to increase the knowledge of retrofit and sustainability across the business. Whilst collaborating with colleagues about our retrofit projects and how these feed into our Net Zero Strategy. Applications are welcomed for the role of Senior Tenant Engagement Officer from those with excellent communication skills, with the ability to adapt confidently to the needs of a diverse range of people. You'll have both experience and understanding of retrofit and the PAS:2035 standards. Experience in leading people and supporting with managing projects. Whilst being able to work closely with a team to provide support and guidance for success in both their roles and yours. Educated to A-Level standard and Retrofit Advisor Level 3 qualified. You'll also need a full valid driving license. In return for your hard work, we offer a competitive salary of £38,000 - £40,000 per annum and a benefits package that includes: <ul> <li>25 days annual leave (increasing to 28 days with length of service), with the ability to buy and sell leave.</li> <li>Access to the Flagship Rewards Scheme offering savings on groceries and VIP rewards.</li> <li>Death in Service Benefit.</li> <li>Company Sick Pay.</li> <li>An agile working environment to achieve a healthy work/life balance.</li> </ul>and that's not all! We're also proud to offer: <ul> <li>Opportunities for development (including apprenticeships, our Academy, and various training options).</li> <li>Health and well-being programs and initiatives.</li> <li>Empowerment (we give you the tools and systems to make the right decisions for resolving issues).</li> <li>A Leadership Team that inspires, develops, and supports you.</li> </ul>Please see the attached The Senior Tenant Engagement Officer the Part I Play Statement , for responsibilities and requirements details. To apply please click "apply online" below. You will be asked to attach your CV and provide a supporting statement, outlining why you're the right person for the job; please quote Reference Number 3190 and state that you are applying to be a Senior Tenant Engagement Officer, in your statement. If you'd instead prefer to send us a 3 minute video supporting statement, please share the video's link in the supporting statement box. If you are successfully shortlisted, you will be contacted within 14 days of the application close date via email. Please make sure to check your email and spam folders regularly for email correspondence. Closing Date: 26.05.2025. Interview Date: 10.06.2025, in King Street, Norwich. Applications may be reviewed, and candidates invited to interview ahead of the close date. We regret that we are only able to contact shortlisted applicants. If you have not heard from us within 14 days of the closing date, your application has been unsuccessful. No Agencies please. Senior Tenant Engagement Officer - Reference Number 3190 Division Central Services Department Asset Management Locations Office Based - Negotiable (any Flagship Office) Yearly salary £38,000 - £40,000

Senior Tenant Engagement Officer

Annual salary: up to £28,917.00 Housing Support Officer Leeds Salary up to £28,917 per annum Full time - Permanent, 40hrs per week, Monday to Friday Including company vehicle and fuel card or £3,500 company car allowance Mears provides temporary accommodation to asylum seekers whilst their claim is being assessed in three regions: Northeast, Yorkshire and Humber, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. At the end of May 2021 Mears had over 19000 service users across the three regions. Mears work in partnership with central and local Government, registered providers, tenants, landlords and investors to find solutions to homelessness, provide more social and affordable housing and create specialist housing for people with care needs. About the Role: Due to contract expansion, we are seeking for a Housing Support Officer to join our team. This is an exciting position that works exclusively to support Asylum seekers going through their right to work Asylum application process with the home office. The ideal candidate will be resilient, trustworthy, caring, a people person and extremely empathetic to others. As a Housing Support Officer every day is different, no day is the same. Although this role comes with it challenges it is an extremely rewarding role. As a Housing Support Officer your main duties will include but not limited to ensuring service users are supported at various stages of their Asylum application process including any safeguarding and welfare issues you come across, providing practical and emotional support to service users, monitoring service users' wellbeing and support needs and ensuring all records are updated and accurate for home office audit purposes. It is essential to maintain boundaries and being resilient to ensure a professional and a well-defined service is provided to always meet the needs of the service users. Role Criteria: <ul><li>Experience of working with vulnerable and diverse client groups</li><li>Experience and understanding of safeguarding</li><li>Ability to identify individuals and family need and recognise the required support packages to maintain independence</li><li>Experience working with mental health and or challenging behaviour</li><li>To communicate effectively with colleagues, local authorities, and service users</li><li>Experience with record keeping and risk assessments</li><li>Ability to work under own initiative</li><li>Resilient</li><li>You will be supportive, trustworthy, a good listener, approachable and empathetic to others</li><li>Flexible and happy to travel</li><li>Full UK driving license</li></ul>All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. As part of the recruitment process for this role, we will carry out a DBS &amp; BPSS check, as well as Security Clearance. For these checks to be completed, we will require from you the relevant identification, including Proof of Address, References, a valid passport and proof that you have lived in the UK for the last 5 years. 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 Vehicle and Fuel Card</li><li>Access to EAP Counselling sessions</li></ul>Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact: Beth Dunford (<a href="mailto:beth.dunford@mearsgroup.co.uk" target="_blank">beth.dunford@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 Officer

Job Description <ul> <li>Ipswich Housing Action Group (ihAg), Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2EF</li> <li>£26,475 per annum (plus 7% pension contribution)</li> <li>Full time (37.5 hours per week)</li> <li>Permanent</li> <li>Reference: 0179</li> <li>Required as soon as possible</li></ul>Your role Work alongside people accommodated by ihAg to identify and address the effects of their own homelessness experience and enable them to move towards recovery and independence. Your responsibilities <ul> <li>undertake initial needs and risk assessments of potential ihAg tenants, to consider their suitability for supported housing</li> <li>develop structured, person-centred, trauma-informed support plans to engage each individual being supported</li> <li>provide support, encouragement and guidance in a flexible and adaptive way, to enable people to maintain their tenancies and achieve their personal goals</li> <li>conduct regular health and safety checks of allocated properties and report any maintenance issues to the Housing Services Manager.</li> <li>maintain timely, accurate and up to date records and relevant information to facilitate delivery and ensure continuity of services provided to service users, and for accountability, reporting and monitoring purposes</li> <li>work with external agencies to achieve outcomes for the service and individuals as well promoting the organisation.</li></ul>You will need: You must be skilled in engaging with people who have a range of complex needs and enabling them to identify their own strengths and goals. You will be knowledgeable in trauma-informed approach and be willing to work flexibly to support each individual's needs. For full details please refer to the job description and person specification available on our website or below. About us ihAg is a busy local charity supporting people who are at risk of, or are experiencing, homelessness. The Chapman Centre is the only Homelessness Advice Hub in Ipswich, providing practical support and advocacy to people who are sleeping on the streets, housed in temporary emergency accommodation and/or at risk of homelessness. ihAg offers supported accommodation with personalised support to enable people who have lived with homelessness to move towards recovery and independence. The Housing Team manages all aspects of the housing, including rent and maintenance, and property safety. We will offer you: This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our hardworking and dedicated Housing Team. At ihAg, we have a positive can-do culture, which is supportive of all staff as well as service users. We have a robust Employee Assistance Package in place to support the wellbeing of staff. To find out more Please read the Job Description (docx), Equality Diversity and Inclusion Policy (pdf), Equality and Diversity at Work (pdf)andRecruitment of Ex Offenders Policy (pdf) For an informal discussion only, please call Jools Ramsey-Palmer on 07753 316323. How to apply Please complete the Application Form (docx) Alternatively, please visit our website at: <a href="http://www.ihag.co.uk" target="_blank">www.ihag.co.uk</a>/vacancies for an application pack. Please email your completed application to: <a href="mailto:janice@ihag.co.uk" target="_blank">janice@ihag.co.uk</a> Closing date: midday, 13 May 2025. More information can be found on our website and social media about this role and ihAg's work in general. Complete the application form, ensuring you address the points in the person specification, and send it with your CV to Janice Hubbard, Business Support Co-ordinator, at <a href="mailto:janice@ihag.co.uk" target="_blank">janice@ihag.co.uk</a> N.B. Previous applicants need not apply. About the Team IMPORTANT PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING To apply, please follow the application process detailed above. This job does not have a Suffolk Jobs Direct online application form. The 'Apply Now' button below only allows you to submit a job alert, not an online application.

Housing Support Coordinator

For more information about this role, you can call the Green Lane Housing Manager, Lynne Worsnop on 01922 631553. JOB DESCRIPTION Title: Housing Support Officer Salary: £12.59 per hour Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week. 1pm-9pm shifts required for 2 days each week. Due to the nature of the post, Bank Holiday work may also be necessary. Fixed Term Contract: Ending 31st June 2026 Responsible to: Housing Services Manager Location: YMCA Green Lane Housing, Walsall, WS2 8HE Background: YMCA Black Country Group (YMCA BCG) is the branch of the YMCA global movement in the Black Country. YMCA BCG operates charitable companies &amp; associated trading subsidiaries in the Black Country boroughs and South Staffordshire area. The combined turnover of the group is in excess of £6M, delivering a wide range of community services including supported housing, youth work, childcare and family support, drug and alcohol counselling, skills and employment training, health and well-being services. YMCA BCG employs over 200 staff and also works with around 50 volunteers and voluntary trustees. Job role: To support the Housing Services Manager to ensure the provision of high-quality day-to-day housing management and tenancy sustainment functions of the YMCA's housing stock in Black Country. This includes, but not exclusively, the letting, management, maintenance, administration, rent collection and provision of housing services on all allocated Black Country housing properties. In addition, monitoring and reviewing the progress of residents within the schemes using various tenancy sustainment assessment tool, enabling them to Belong, Contribute and Thrive. Duties: Access to Housing &amp; Tenancy Sustainment 1. To be involved in interviewing applicants and carrying out the appropriate needs and risk assessments and reference checks before offering accommodation. 2. To carry out an appropriate induction to the allocated Black Country housing property once an offer has been made to an applicant. 3. To coordinate or signpost any additional support a resident may require during their time at the YMCA by liaising with internal and external agencies in relation to maintaining their accommodation. 4. To promote the services provided by YMCA Black Country Housing Services ensuring referral agencies and applicants have the appropriate information about the schemes. 5. To keep voids to a minimum on allocated properties by ensuring they are cleaned, prepared and ready to let in the quickest time possible. 6. To complete and record property checks at least monthly (more frequent if required) to ensure residents are adhering to the licence agreement and the property is being kept in a good condition, reporting any property defects in a timely manner. Financial Accountability 7. To be responsible for managing the rent arrears of allocated properties maximising all income, reducing arrears, and ensuring all records are accurate and up to date. Monitoring any rent agreements that may be agreed by the Housing Services Manager. 8. To ensure the Housing Services Manager is aware of any rent accounts that are risky and take proactive action to address in line with the rent arrears policy. 9. Ensure residents claim all entitled benefits including Housing Benefit and other applicable benefits / grants to ensure recovery of rent and service charges. 10. Liaise with Housing Benefit staff to ensure the residents account is active and the resident is aware of their responsibility of providing any information to ensure the housing benefit is paid and reduce all arrears. Housing Management Services 11. Liaise with Housing Benefit Office, Employment Services, Social Services, Probation Services and other authorities as necessary in relation to housing management. 12. Ensure that residents are compliant with and kept fully informed and consulted on matters affecting their Licence Agreement/Tenancy and they understand their rights and responsibilities. 13. Liaise with Housing Service Manager concerning breaches of the Licence Agreement/Tenancy at an early stage and help seek positive resolutions. 14. Make regular visits to the residents in their property to ensure safety and security of the accommodation and deliver and monitor management and support services. 15. Deliver housing services including arranging the servicing of appliances and advice on safe use of equipment and appliances where applicable. 16. Maintain information relevant to the client group including information on issues and organisations relevant to the welfare of vulnerable people. 17. Ensure incidents / issues arising are fully reported and investigated and take action to resolve problem or take holding action until a permanent solution is found. Tenancy Sustainment Support 18. Deliver person centred support to residents living in our supported housing units enabling them to sustain their tenancy whilst working in a Trauma Informed way and deliver services that are culturally sensitive, safe services that people trust and want to use. 19. Ensure that resident's needs are monitored appropriately, and that personal progression is recorded utilising the outcomes star, wellbeing assessment and other tools as required. 20. Proactively engage residents in a range of 1-1 and group interventions enabling them to address their needs and sustain their tenancy. 21. Ensure that all safeguarding concerns are recorded, and action taken where required. 22. To support residents to move on from our supported accommodation when we feel they have the skills to live independently. Enable them to bid on properties as required or consider other suitable housing options for resettlement. Maintenance Tasks 23. Undertake regular visits to the housing properties including communal areas to inspect the accommodation and get resident feedback to ensure that repairs and cleaning of the buildings are carried out promptly to a high standard and that safety and security is maintained. 24. Support residents to raise repairs and maintenance issues or do so on their behalf. 25. Carry out an end of licence visit with the resident to ensure the property is left in a good condition. 26. Complete a void report when the property becomes vacant and submit to the Housing Services Manager / or their representative to minimise void periods. 27. Work to ensure the general security of the buildings including the testing of the alarm systems, CCTV, door entry and communications systems where applicable. General 28. Prepare statistical and other reports as required by stakeholders or as requested by the Housing Services Manager ensuring all administrative functions (including updating rent accounts, the Client Record Management system, Outcome Star, Wellbeing Assessments etc) are carried out efficiency as necessary for the post. 29. Contribute to the review of paperwork, policies and procedures and systems used with the housing services to improve services and ensuring best practice. 30. Promote the aims and purposes of the YMCA. 31. Participate in Housing Staff meetings and other housing related meetings with residents and stakeholders as required. 32. To represent the association at agreed external meetings and report back to the Housing Services Manager. 33. Carry out work responsibilities in line with the Association's policies and procedures including safeguarding, equality and diversity, staff development and ensuring the health and safety of self and others at all times. 34. To carry out any other reasonable duty as requested by the Housing Services Manager or Head of Housing. Person Specification Housing Support Officer Experience / Qualifications Essential Desirable Current in-depth knowledge of housing issues and legislation, particularly pertaining to homelessness √ Knowledge of the benefits and welfare system √ Knowledge of external bodies associated with and or affiliated to supported housing √ Experience of working in a supported housing environment with young people or vulnerable adults √ Experience of completing reports, support plans, action plans, and tracking progression √ Experience of delivering Trauma Informed Care √ Excellent level of education (literacy, IT and numeracy) √ Training relevant to supported housing and the client group √ NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Housing or Support related field √ Skills / Abilities Essential Desirable Ability to demonstrate an empathetic and person-centred approach √ Ability to demonstrate and understand the importance of effective team working √ Ability to work with minimal or no supervision and to use initiative √ Ability to multitask and prioritise using effective organisation and planning skills √ Ability to solve problems √ Ability to understand and represent service users' rights and best interests whilst liaising with other professionals on the service user's behalf √ Ability to assess changes in service users' needs, health, mood etc and alert others to any potential risks or safeguarding issues √ Ability to build appropriate relationships with young people and vulnerable adults, listen actively and respond appropriately to service users' needs √ Ability to work with discretion, integrity and confidentially in a nonjudgmental way √ Personal Attributes Essential Desirable Can understand the needs of people from diverse cultural, social, and racial backgrounds. √ Can build relationships based on trust and respect and maintain them. √ Can work under pressure, be patient and remain calm in stressful situations. √ Can set boundaries and challenge inappropriate behaviour. √ Is caring, calm, compassionate and approachable. √ Can provide appropriate guidance, support, and advice. √ Is confident, assertive, enthusiastic, motivated, resilient, and committed. √ Can inspire and motivate young people and vulnerable adults. √ Is flexible and can adapt to change. √ Other Essential Desirable Ability to respect the YMCA's Christian ethos √ Willingness to undergo a satisfactory DBS check. √ Have a clean valid driving licence √ THE POST HOLDER MUST AGREE TO AUTHORISE A FULL CRIMINAL RECORDS BUREAU CHECK. √

We're Hiring! Join Our New Lambeth Service Supporting Young People Aged 19-25 Multiple WAKING NIGHT - Housing Support Worker Roles Available Location: Lambeth, London Hours: 37.5 per week, Nights, four nights week one, three nights week two. Are you passionate about empowering young people to move forward from homelessness, trauma, or complex life experiences? Do you want to be part of something new, exciting, and truly life-changing? If so, we want to hear from you. Peabody is launching a brand-new supported housing service in Lambeth for young adults aged 19 to 25 who need tailored, trauma-informed support to rebuild their lives. We're recruiting multiple Waking Night -Housing Support Workers to join us at the very start of this journey. About the Service This new service will offer a safe, stable, and supportive environment for young people facing homelessness, many of whom may have mental health challenges, substance misuse issues, or experience of the care or criminal justice system. You'll be part of a team delivering intensive, person-centred support that helps them build resilience, learn life skills, and take steps toward independent living. What You'll Be Doing <ul> <li>Managing a small caseload of young people, meeting regularly to review progress and goals</li> <li>Developing support plans and risk assessments tailored to individual needs</li> <li>Supporting with housing applications, budgeting, benefits, and life skills</li> <li>Signposting to mental health, substance misuse, and safeguarding services</li> <li>Building trusted relationships while maintaining professional boundaries</li> <li>Ensuring accurate record-keeping using Microsoft Office and case management systems</li></ul>Who We're Looking For We're looking for passionate, reliable, and empathetic individuals with: <ul> <li>Experience supporting young people aged 19-25 in supported housing, education, youth work or care</li> <li>Understanding of homelessness and housing legislation</li> <li>Experience in support planning and risk assessment</li> <li>Confidence signposting to specialist services (e.g., mental health, substance misuse, exploitation)</li> <li>Excellent communication and IT skills, with strong attention to detail</li> <li>A flexible approach to shift work, including weekends and bank holidays (non-negotiable requirement)</li> <li>A trauma-informed and safeguarding-focused approach to care</li></ul>Important: Your personal statement must clearly confirm: <ul> <li>That you are able to work 37.5 hours per week</li> <li>That you can work on a shift rota covering night shifts, working four nights week one, then three nights week two, including weekends, and bank holidays</li></ul>Only candidates who meet the essential criteria and confirm availability will be shortlisted for an initial screening interview. Why Join Peabody? <ul> <li>A rewarding role where your work directly impacts young lives</li> <li>25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays)</li> <li>Generous pension (up to 10% matched)</li> <li>Paid qualifications and apprenticeship opportunities</li> <li>Flexible benefits including healthcare, dental, and retail discounts</li> <li>Family-friendly policies and 2 paid volunteering days per year</li></ul>Additional Information <ul> <li>This role requires an Enhanced DBS check</li> <li>Peabody does not offer visa sponsorship - you must have the right to work in the UK</li></ul>Ready to apply? Click 'Apply Now' to upload your CV and personal statement. Use the statement to demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria and confirm your shift availability. Questions? Contact Julie-Ann.O'<a href="mailto:Malley@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">Malley@peabody.org.uk</a> Join us and help shape a service that changes lives for young people in Lambeth. Early application is advised, as we reserve the right to close the advert before the closing date if enough suitable candidates apply . Screening interviews will take place between 21-23 May. Candidates may also be invited to attend an in-person interview and complete an online assessment during that week or the following week.

Waking Nights - Housing Support Workers

We're Hiring! Join Our New Lambeth Service Supporting Young People Aged 19-25 Multiple Housing Support Worker Roles Available Location: Lambeth, London Hours: 37.5 per week (shifts across 7 days, including weekends and bank holidays Are you passionate about empowering young people to move forward from homelessness, trauma, or complex life experiences? Do you want to be part of something new, exciting, and truly life-changing? If so, we want to hear from you. Peabody is launching a brand-new supported housing service in Lambeth for young adults aged 19 to 25 who need tailored, trauma-informed support to rebuild their lives. We're recruiting multiple Housing Support Workers to join us at the very start of this journey. About the Service This new service will offer a safe, stable, and supportive environment for young people facing homelessness, many of whom may have mental health challenges, substance misuse issues, or experience of the care or criminal justice system. You'll be part of a team delivering intensive, person-centred support that helps them build resilience, learn life skills, and take steps toward independent living. What You'll Be Doing <ul> <li>Managing a small caseload of young people, meeting regularly to review progress and goals</li> <li>Developing support plans and risk assessments tailored to individual needs</li> <li>Supporting with housing applications, budgeting, benefits, and life skills</li> <li>Signposting to mental health, substance misuse, and safeguarding services</li> <li>Building trusted relationships while maintaining professional boundaries</li> <li>Ensuring accurate record-keeping using Microsoft Office and case management systems</li></ul>Who We're Looking For We're looking for passionate, reliable, and empathetic individuals with: <ul> <li>Experience supporting young people aged 19-25 in supported housing, education, youth work or care</li> <li>Understanding of homelessness and housing legislation</li> <li>Experience in support planning and risk assessment</li> <li>Confidence signposting to specialist services (e.g., mental health, substance misuse, exploitation)</li> <li>Excellent communication and IT skills, with strong attention to detail</li> <li>A flexible approach to shift work, including weekends and bank holidays (non-negotiable requirement)</li> <li>A trauma-informed and safeguarding-focused approach to care</li></ul>Important: Your personal statement must clearly confirm: <ul> <li>That you are able to work 37.5 hours per week</li> <li>That you can work on a shift rota covering early mornings, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays</li></ul>Only candidates who meet the essential criteria and confirm availability will be shortlisted for an initial screening interview. Why Join Peabody? <ul> <li>A rewarding role where your work directly impacts young lives</li> <li>25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays)</li> <li>Generous pension (up to 10% matched)</li> <li>Paid qualifications and apprenticeship opportunities</li> <li>Flexible benefits including healthcare, dental, and retail discounts</li> <li>Family-friendly policies and 2 paid volunteering days per year</li></ul>Additional Information <ul> <li>This role requires an Enhanced DBS check</li> <li>Peabody does not offer visa sponsorship - you must have the right to work in the UK</li></ul>Ready to apply? Click 'Apply Now' to upload your CV and personal statement. Use the statement to demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria and confirm your shift availability. Questions? Contact Julie-Ann.O'<a href="mailto:Malley@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">Malley@peabody.org.uk</a> Join us and help shape a service that changes lives for young people in Lambeth. Early application is advised, as we reserve the right to close the advert before the closing date if enough suitable candidates apply . Screening interviews will take place between 21-23 May. Candidates may also be invited to attend an in-person interview and complete an online assessment during that week or the following week.

Housing Support Workers

Job Description Are you looking for an employer that values your hard work, will invest in you, and support your career development? Do you want to work in a fast-paced, vibrant team where you can apply yourself to achieve results? If so, then this is the job for you! The revenue from our rent and service fees is what we use to continue building even more homes for people who need them. That's why our Rent, Service Charge and Customer Accounts Team is so important to our success - because they help to protect our income and ensure that we can fulfil our social purpose. The team is part of the Customer Service directorate based out of our office in Oldham and contact with customers is predominately over the phone. Our main purpose is to prevent customers from getting into debt and ensuring they maintain a healthy account balance. This involves working with new customers to set up monthly direct debits, proactively contacting customers when they have missed a payment, setting up plans to reduce arrears, and providing guidance about managing income and avoiding missed payments in the future. About the role We have a new opportunity for full-time Customer Accounts Advisor to join the Customer Accounts team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The Customer Accounts team work on a rotational shift pattern covering the core operational hours of 8:00am-8:00pm and offers hybrid working. What we're looking for Our Customer Accounts Advisors come from a variety of different employment backgrounds, so we know that experience in housing or collections isn't essential. To succeed in this role, you need to be dynamic, enthusiastic and target driven with a passion for negotiation. You will be a talented communicator with the ability to handle challenging conversations whilst delivering a great service. You will be motivated by working to targets and enjoy being part of a large team. Desirable experience: <ul><li>Proven experience of working in a customer service environment.</li><li>Experience in debt prevention, collection, and recovery.</li><li>Proven ability to work methodically, follow agreed procedures, and accurately record data and information.</li><li>Experience in dealing with customers sensitively in difficult situations.</li><li>Knowledge of welfare benefits.</li><li>Previous experience in a target-driven environment.</li><li>Experience in using contact centre systems and/or live chat services.</li></ul>Location Our Customer Service Centre is based in Oldham, and successful applicants will be able to work effectively in both an office and a home-based environment. Due to the training for this role, the expected start date will be Monday 30th June 2025. As part of our application process, you will be required to complete a short video where you will be asked to answer 4 questions. You must complete the video using a mobile device by midday on Monday 12th May 2025. Our second stage interviews will be face-to-face in our Oldham office from Monday 19th May 2025. If you're interested in finding out more about the key responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the role profile. How do I apply? If you feel you have what we're looking for then we'd love to hear from you! The first step is hitting the 'apply' button and submitting your application online by uploading your CV.

Customer Accounts Advisor

We are seeking x3 proactive and customer-focused Tenant Liaison Officer to join our team In this role, you will be the key point of contact for customers throughout all stages of planned improvement works. You will coordinate closely with Project Coordinators, contractors, and internal teams to ensure a high-quality service is delivered. You will also liaise with Housing and Neighbourhood Management teams, Residents Associations, Board Members, and Councillors, ensuring clear communication and engagement throughout the planning and delivery of improvement schemes. This role plays a vital part in promoting schemes, monitoring their progress, and ensuring that any issues or defects are promptly addressed and resolved. We are one of the largest housing associations in the North of England, managing over 38,000 homes across the North of England. We are a non-profit organisation, meaning any money we make is invested back into the company for the benefit of our residents and local communities. As an organisation we are committed to having a Diverse and Inclusive workforce. We would therefore welcome applications from candidates with any of the nine protected characteristics. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident employer. Requirements Outline of key responsibilities for the Tenant Liaison Officer... <ul><li>Inform the customers on all aspects of planned improvement works including the timescales involved, contractor details, the disturbance that is to be expected, the preparation required by the customer, the dangers and risks that may be expected (as far as can be foreseen) and the projected final outcome.</li></ul><ul><li>Collate/gather colour choices for customers (where applicable) Also ensuring that sufficient copies of plans/designs and manufacturers literature/samples and exhibits are available. </li></ul><ul><li>Undertake home visits to assist with the consultation process. </li></ul><ul><li>Prepare display boards, publicity material etc; run an event or presentation during the consultation stages of schemes in conjunction with other staff as necessary (this may involve evening/weekend work). </li></ul><ul><li>To consult with customers in their homes and to advise them about the choices of materials available for components and finishes, to give them advice on heating costs, insulation, security, functionality etc, and to give them the opportunity to help them make their own decisions from the range of options available. </li></ul><ul><li>Work with the Project Coordinators and contractors on the programme/running order of the scheme. Ensure that the Project Coordinators/contractors receive the customers' choices and documentation in good time. </li></ul><ul><li>To consult with customers and arrange alternative respite accommodation for those who cannot remain in their homes during planned improvement works. This particularly includes making arrangements for older, vulnerable and disabled customers and may include liaising with relatives, care workers, occupational therapist and other agencies. </li></ul><ul><li>Monitor the performance of contractors and report any issues to the team by carrying out regular site visit. </li></ul><ul><li>To attend meetings with staff, contractors and customers to contribute to the effective delivery of the improvement programme and to highlight and recommend appropriate action. </li></ul><ul><li>To deal with customers enquiries over the telephone, face to face and in writing - and seek to resolve any disputes that may arise during the works. Refer problems that cannot be resolved to the team as necessary.</li></ul>We are looking for someone who has... <ul> <li>A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle </li> <li>Literacy skills sufficient to complete reports and correspond with customers and colleagues in writing via letter or e-mail.</li> <li>Numeracy skills sufficient to calculate disturbance allowances and issue the correct payment of vouchers</li> <li>The ability to keep accurate records and data, in an organised and accessible manner e.g. on the central computer system.</li> <li>Ability to use effective communication techniques to identify with others and build positive working relationships, to ensure effective service delivery.</li> <li>Verbal communication skills sufficient to liaise with staff, contractors and customers over the telephone, face to face, individually and on a group basis, with the ability to adapt own style to suit the needs of the audience.</li> <li>An understanding of equality and diversity and a commitment to following company procedure in respect of this.</li> </ul>Benefits In return, we are offering the successful candidate in the Tenant Liaison Officer role... <ul> <li>Starting salary of £28,457</li> <li>Annual pay scale increase </li> <li>27 days holiday (rising to 32 over 5 years' service) + bank holidays </li> <li>A flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies</li> </ul><ul> <li>You will be working 37 hours per week Monday-Friday</li> <li>Hybrid Role</li> </ul><ul> <li>Working arrangements are flexible in line with our Smart Working culture so that we deliver an excellent and accessible service for customers. </li> <li>Wide range of technical, professional, and personal development training opportunities </li> <li>Attractive pension scheme </li> <li>Health and wellbeing benefits including access to GPs </li> <li>A range of financial and lifestyle benefits including cycle to work, vehicle leasing and financial advice </li> <li>We have a range of staff support networks, including menopause, culturally diverse, LGBTQ+ and disability. </li> <li>To view the full range of our award winning benefits click on the Employee Benefits Link </li> </ul>THG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient numbers of applicants are received. Therefore, please apply without delay! Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.

We are seeking x3 proactive and customer-focused Tenant Liaison Officer to join our team In this role, you will be the key point of contact for customers throughout all stages of planned improvement works across our tenanted housing stock. You will coordinate closely with Project Coordinators, contractors, and internal teams to ensure a high-quality service is delivered. You will also liaise with Housing and Neighbourhood Management teams, Residents Associations, Board Members, and Councillors, ensuring clear communication and engagement throughout the planning and delivery of improvement schemes. This role plays a vital part in promoting schemes, monitoring their progress, and ensuring that any issues or defects are promptly addressed and resolved. Together Housing: We are one of the largest housing associations in the North of England, managing over 38,000 homes across the North of England. We are a non-profit organisation, meaning any money we make is invested back into the company for the benefit of our residents and local communities. As an organisation we are committed to having a Diverse and Inclusive workforce. We would therefore welcome applications from candidates with any of the nine protected characteristics. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident employer. Requirements Outline of key responsibilities for the Tenant Liaison Officer... <ul><li>Inform the customers on all aspects of planned improvement works including the timescales involved, contractor details, the disturbance that is to be expected, the preparation required by the customer, the dangers and risks that may be expected (as far as can be foreseen) and the projected final outcome.</li></ul><ul><li>Collate/gather colour choices for customers (where applicable) Also ensuring that sufficient copies of plans/designs and manufacturers literature/samples and exhibits are available. </li></ul><ul><li>Undertake home visits to assist with the consultation process. </li></ul><ul><li>Prepare display boards, publicity material etc; run an event or presentation during the consultation stages of schemes in conjunction with other staff as necessary (this may involve evening/weekend work). </li></ul><ul><li>To consult with customers in their homes and to advise them about the choices of materials available for components and finishes, to give them advice on heating costs, insulation, security, functionality etc, and to give them the opportunity to help them make their own decisions from the range of options available. </li></ul><ul><li>Work with the Project Coordinators and contractors on the programme/running order of the scheme. Ensure that the Project Coordinators/contractors receive the customers' choices and documentation in good time. </li></ul><ul><li>To consult with customers and arrange alternative respite accommodation for those who cannot remain in their homes during planned improvement works. This particularly includes making arrangements for older, vulnerable and disabled customers and may include liaising with relatives, care workers, occupational therapist and other agencies. </li></ul><ul><li>Monitor the performance of contractors and report any issues to the team by carrying out regular site visit. </li></ul><ul><li>To attend meetings with staff, contractors and customers to contribute to the effective delivery of the improvement programme and to highlight and recommend appropriate action. </li></ul><ul><li>To deal with customers enquiries over the telephone, face to face and in writing - and seek to resolve any disputes that may arise during the works. Refer problems that cannot be resolved to the team as necessary.</li></ul>We are looking for someone who has... <ul> <li>A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle </li> <li>Literacy skills sufficient to complete reports and correspond with customers and colleagues in writing via letter or e-mail.</li> <li>Numeracy skills sufficient to calculate disturbance allowances and issue the correct payment of vouchers</li> <li>The ability to keep accurate records and data, in an organised and accessible manner e.g. on the central computer system.</li> <li>Ability to use effective communication techniques to identify with others and build positive working relationships, to ensure effective service delivery.</li> <li>Verbal communication skills sufficient to liaise with staff, contractors and customers over the telephone, face to face, individually and on a group basis, with the ability to adapt own style to suit the needs of the audience.</li> <li>An understanding of equality and diversity and a commitment to following company procedure in respect of this.</li> </ul>Benefits In return, we are offering the successful candidate in the Tenant Liaison Officer role... <ul> <li>Starting salary of £28,457</li> <li>Annual pay scale increase </li> <li>27 days holiday (rising to 32 over 5 years' service) + bank holidays </li> <li>A flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies</li> </ul><ul> <li>You will be working 37 hours per week Monday-Friday</li> <li>Hybrid Role</li> </ul><ul> <li>Working arrangements are flexible in line with our Smart Working culture so that we deliver an excellent and accessible service for customers. </li> <li>Wide range of technical, professional, and personal development training opportunities </li> <li>Attractive pension scheme </li> <li>Health and wellbeing benefits including access to GPs </li> <li>A range of financial and lifestyle benefits including cycle to work, vehicle leasing and financial advice </li> <li>We have a range of staff support networks, including menopause, culturally diverse, LGBTQ+ and disability. </li> <li>To view the full range of our award winning benefits click on the Employee Benefits Link </li> </ul>THG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient numbers of applicants are received. Therefore, please apply without delay! Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.

The Vacancy Join Our Team as a Housing Support Worker! *Please note that this is a fixed-term position which will terminate on 31 March 2026. Do you enjoy helping people gain their independence and thrive? As a Housing Support Worker, you will be working with vulnerable adults who may be experiencing homeless and isolation. You will be self-motivated, solution focused and a forward thinker, with safeguarding awareness to help make a real difference to our people's lives. What we're looking for: <ul> <li> A genuine passion for supporting people with housing and other needs.</li> <li>Experience of providing housing advice in 1-1 and group work settings.</li> <li>The ability to remain calm under pressure and respond to distress with empathy.</li></ul>Why Join Us? We understand that when people feel supported and valued, they can achieve great things - and we want you to be part of that. Here's what you'll enjoy as part of our team: <ul> <li>Flexible working options to help you balance work and life in a way that suits you.</li> <li>Hybrid working (where applicable) - enjoy the best of both worlds!</li> <li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service - because your time off matters.</li> <li>A wealth of learning and career development opportunities, with paid and tailored training to support your growth.</li> <li>Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme 24/7,including access to counselling and GP services - your wellbeing is a priority.</li> <li>Employer contributory pension scheme to help secure your future.</li> <li>Great maternity, paternity and adoption benefits to support you and your family.</li> <li>Exclusive care workers discounts to make life a little easier.</li> <li>Access to a range of Employee Networks including People of Colour, LGBT+, Mental Health and Accessibility - we embrace and celebrate diversity.</li> <li>A variety of health and wellbeing initiatives to keep you feeling your best.</li> <li>Cycle to Work Scheme to help you stay active and reduce your carbon footprint.</li> <li>Access to a Corporate Health Plan to support your physical and mental health.</li></ul>We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment where everyone can thrive by being their true self. Join us in driving this important agenda forward and help shape a workplace where all voices are valued! If you're ready to use your skills to help others succeed, we'd love to hear from you. For an informal chat about the role please contact Rebecca Davison, Service Manager via <a href="mailto:Rebecca.davison@foundationuk.org" target="_blank">Rebecca.davison@foundationuk.org</a> or 07841 371 697. Apply Now! The closing date for applications is 11 May 2025, but we may close it early if we receive a high number of strong candidates, so don't delay! Interviews will be held on 20 May 2025. Good Luck! 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.

Housing Support Worker (Complex Needs)

Creative Support are currently looking for a caring individual to take on our Relief Housing Support Worker role in Fleetwood, Blackpool, providing the highest standards of care to individuals with mental health/complex needs. This opportunity is perfect for someone who is interested in an exciting career in mental health. We are looking for someone who is approachable and warm and able to connect with the individuals we support. Support Worker Duties: <ul> <li>Developing and sustaining warm and trusting relationships with service users,</li> <li>Carrying out general administrative duties,</li> <li>Providing emotional support to service users,</li> <li>Medication oversight,</li> <li>Supporting with daily living tasks, including budgeting and tenancy maintenance,</li> <li>Communicating and building strong relationships with service users' family, support network and involved professionals.</li> </ul>Experience of providing care and support to individuals with mental health needs is essential for this role. The benefits of joining Creative Support as a Relief/Bank staff member is the flexibility to pick shifts to suit you and work in services that are local to you. Vacancy Reference Number: 82489 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. Application Instructions: In order to apply, please read the job description and then complete the online application form using the links above. You can also download a copy of our application form using the links above. Completed Application Forms must be submitted to our Head Office address (below) or emailed to <a href="mailto:recruitment@creativesupport.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@creativesupport.co.uk</a> to be considered for the vacancy. If you have not received a response to your application within 10 working days of the closing date please accept this as notification of an unsuccessful application. Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying. If you require any advice on completing your application form, please call us on 0161 236 0829. Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS

Relief Housing Support Worker

Independent Reviewing Officer Permanent, Full Time £46,574 to £56,027 Per Annum Location: Chelmsford Working Style: Anywhere worker Closing Date: 11th May 2025 Interview Date: 19th May 2025 Here in Essex, we continue to raise the bar about practice and our investment in our workforce is second to none. It's an exciting time to join us having received our 2 nd Outstanding Ofsted rating in a row. The Role Independent Reviewing Officer for mid and north Essex. Home-based role with the need to travel to chair looked after child reviews and visit children. To provide an effective Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) service for children in care, in accordance with statutory regulation, guidance, and Essex County Council procedures. To review the cases of children who are looked after as laid down in Volume 2 Care Planning, Placement and Case Review (England) Regulations (2021), and the IRO Handbook (2010). The statutory duties of the IRO are to [Section 25B (1), 1989 CA]: <ul> <li> Monitor the performance by the local authority of their functions in relation to the child's case. </li> <li> Participate in any review of the child's case. </li> <li> Ensure the wishes and feelings of the child are given due consideration by the authority. </li> <li> Perform any other function which is prescribed in regulations. </li></ul>The Independent Reviewing Officer's primary focus is to quality assure the care planning and review process for each looked after child, and to ensure that the child's needs, wishes and feelings are given full consideration. The review process should consider the child's assessed needs, and their progress, and will agree both long term plans and more immediate steps that will meet these needs and promote the child's welfare. The purpose of the review process is to ensure that the child's welfare is safeguarded and promoted in the most effective way while looked after by the Local Authority. The IRO role is one of practice expertise in the area of children in care and care planning and should be pivotal in driving forward Essex County Council's commitment to secure better and improved outcomes for children in care. The IRO should actively contribute to ensuring that Essex County Council fulfils its responsibilities as a 'corporate parent' for all children in care, by providing scrutiny and challenge to all levels of practitioner and manager within the organisation. Accountabilities <ul> <li> To ensure that statutory review meetings are held within the required timescales, and that all relevant family members, parents, carers and professionals are identified, invited to attend, and/or consulted fully in the process. This should take place in conjunction with the Social Worker responsible for the child and take into account the wishes and feelings of the child. </li> <li> To independently monitor the progress of the child between review meetings, ensuring the care plan continues to meet the assessed needs, and take action to convene a formal review when necessary. </li> <li> To communicate directly with the senior management team within Family Operations, when the Local Authority fails to meet its statutory obligations to children in care, especially where poor practice has contributed to, or increased, the risk to a child. </li> <li> To contribute to the development of strategic and corporate plans, ensuring effective representation of the issues relevant to looked after children, in order to secure better outcomes and continuous service improvement. </li> <li> To ensure that arrangements are made for children to access advocacy services, where this is considered appropriate and/or beneficial. </li> <li> To enable and support children and young people to access and make use of the authority's complaints and compliments procedure, as appropriate. </li> <li> To ensure that the appropriate support is in place for parents and/or carers to participate fully in the review process e.g. interpreter, advocate. </li> <li> To ensure that review processes are child-centred and maximise the potential involvement and participation of children, young people, parents and carers; mediating to resolve disagreements swiftly where necessary. When efforts to resolve issues informally are unsuccessful to use the Dispute Resolution Procedure to highlight deficiencies in care planning, resource allocation, inter-agency working and/or risk management, and challenge practitioners, managers and senior managers, when care plans do not effectively meet the identified needs of the looked after child. </li> <li> To act as a source of expert advice, consultation and mentoring for Family Operations staff on professional and practice issues relating to Children in Care. </li> <li> To produce review decisions and reports in line with statutory requirements. </li> <li> Ensure that administrative procedures are followed and that reports, and other documentation are completed and distributed, and client records are updated, within the prescribed timescales. </li> <li> To monitor the organisation and efficiency of the Independent Reviewing Service, and to make recommendations to the Service Manager for improvements to the system. </li> <li> To keep abreast of research findings which impact on Children Looked After and make recommendations to children's forums. </li> <li> To contribute to the development and corporate delivery of the Reviewing Service throughout the County. </li> <li> To work to the objectives for Children in Care as set out in the Multi Agency Children in Care Strategy 2012-2017. </li> <li> Undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required of you commensurate with your grade. </li></ul>The Experience You Will Bring <ul> <li> Educated to Dip SW or degree level in Social Work practice. </li> <li> PQ Childcare Award or equivalent by experience. </li> <li> Current Social Work England Registration. </li> <li> A proven ability to form and sustain relationships with children and young people and the ability to promote the interest, wishes and feelings of children in care. </li> <li> A commitment to promoting family time and relationships with a child's family of origin. </li> <li> A comprehensive working knowledge and experience of working with children and families, and Children in Care and be fully conversant with all related statutory obligations, codes of practice and significant research findings. </li> <li> A sound working knowledge and experience of operational planning and service delivery within children's services in local government, with demonstrable and proven record of achievement in same. </li> <li> Experience of chairing meetings involving children, parents and/or carers and other professionals. </li> <li> The confidence and ability to work constructively with senior managers, offering a critical perspective and appropriate challenge. </li> <li> A detailed understanding and awareness of the requirements of leading and managing change within a large, complex organisation. </li> <li> Experience of providing social work supervision and support. </li> <li> Experience of developing and implementing planning and performance frameworks in a multi-disciplinary and partnership environment. </li> <li> A thorough understanding of the legal framework relating to looked after children and care leavers, including knowledge of the National Minimum Standards for fostering services and the Adoption Agencies Regulations 2005. </li> <li> A thorough working understanding of the legal process and the issues involved when a local authority makes an application to the court for an order. </li> <li> Knowledge of the evidence about what makes for good quality practice in working with children and families to safeguard children and promote their welfare. </li></ul>To read more about our business area, please visit: Children &amp; Families Please take a look at our 'No Magic' Children &amp; Families video Why Essex? As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex . With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you. In February 2025 , Greater Essex was accepted onto the Government's devolution priority programme, which will see local authorities in Essex work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. You can read more about devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR ) on our careers site. Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. Once you've secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs. At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles , including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone. The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wider operational area including travelling around the county of Essex and beyond. Driving licence and car or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means is essential. As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to <a href="https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service</a> Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join The Essex Talent Community If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email <a href="mailto:resourcing.team@essex.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing.team@essex.gov.uk</a> Follow us on Facebook , Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn . Further details can be found on our careers page . Downloads Pay and Reward Our Ways of Working About Us Organisation Behaviours

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The vacancy Fixed Term until 30th April 2026 37 hours per week We have an exciting opportunity for a Housing Support Officer to join our Community Service team. This role provides support to customers by ensuring appropriate information and advice is given to assist them to sustain their tenancies. You will maintain a caseload of customers and deliver a person-centred support to those who often present with complex needs requiring a skilled response e.g. those in crisis, with complex welfare benefit issues or at risk of homelessness. You will provide advice and guidance regarding housing, health, social care, budgeting, benefits, debt management and employment. You will empower customers to develop the necessary skills and motivation to improve their lives and successfully sustain independent living. About you: We are looking for someone who has experience of providing support, advocacy or advice and guidance work in a housing, support, health, social care or customer service setting, with an awareness of the issues affecting vulnerable people. You will need to be solution focussed, have effective communication skills including the ability to liaise with a wide range of customers, a positive attitude towards team working, be self-motivated and own an ability to manage time and prioritise workloads. Full training will be given within a supportive team. Due to the nature of this role, you will need to be able to drive with access to your own vehicle or alternative transport. The successful candidate will also be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check. We review applications when received, so we may close the vacancy early if we find that perfect candidate. If the role interests you, then apply now. Alliance life At Alliance we want to create places to live that our customers are proud to call home. Our teams care about the lives of the people who live in our 7000 homes. We want our customers to belong, feel safe, and thrive in a successful community. Our values are what makes us tick. Our colleagues bring their AGAME to deliver great services and to support each other to be the best they can be. AMBITIOUS FOR ALL - We are one team, aiming high for our customers. GENUINE - We are authentic and encourage everyone to be themselves. AWAKE TO OPPORTUNITY - We are constantly curious and drive innovation through collaboration. MAKE THE DIFFERENCE - we are proactive and strive to make a positive impact. EFFECTIVE - We are professional and can be relied on to achieve consistently good results. We want you, to be you Alliance Homes is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities. We're creating a values-led culture and want to build a truly inclusive workplace, where all our colleagues have opportunities and are celebrated for making a real difference. We welcome applications from a diverse range of talented individuals who can help us reach this goal. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We guarantee that any individual with a disability, a member of the LGBTQ+ community or those from an underrepresented Ethnic group, will get an interview if they match the minimum essential criteria for the role. We want you to have every opportunity to showcase your talents so please let us know if there is anything we can do to make the recruitment process work for you (adjustments due to a disability e.g dyslexia, times of the day to avoid due to childcare or caring responsibilities to name a few). Vacancies to fit you Here, you can work where and how you choose*. It's about outputs rather than time spent in the office. You can work from one of our hubs, your home, or by connecting to a hotspot if you're out and about. We've created flexible workspaces where everyone is welcome and invested in technology so you can log in anywhere and anytime and take control of your work/life balance. Our head office in Portishead is situated by the Marina, with free parking and within easy walking distance to high street shops, coffee bars, restaurants, and several supermarkets. The offices are newly refurbished offering a modern 'agile' and collaborative working environment. If you need any support with your application, please call 03000120120 or email <a href="mailto:askhr@alliancehomes.org.uk" target="_blank">askhr@alliancehomes.org.uk</a> and we will be happy to help. *dependant on role The benefits 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Your Alliance Day - a day off on your work anniversary Family Friendly Leave Enhanced Pension Scheme Health Care Cash Plan Learning and Development opportunities Discounts Portal Wellbeing Programme Make the Difference Day Employee Assistance Programme

You will be responsible for delivering a sustainable, supportive, and effective end-to-end housing support service to a diverse range of Octavia residents, helping to achieve Octavia's wider vision. Working closely with the Housing Support team, this hands-on role involves a variety of tasks including home visits, property inspections, resident liaison via email and phone, assessments, and attending contractor site visits. A key part of the role is building strong internal and external partnerships to ensure residents live in homes that meet their needs, with effective coordination between residents, departments, and external agencies to ensure timely completion of works. You will actively manage and coordinate the utilisation of adapted properties and oversee the adaptations programme, ensuring delivery within agreed KPIs and to Local Authority standards. The role also includes managing and developing contracts to demonstrate value for money, improving service delivery, and handling complaints through to satisfactory customer resolution. A good understanding of property maintenance, building standards, and contract management is essential, as well as ensuring that adaptation, handyperson, and gardening cases are completed to a high standard. Requirements For this position, we have listed the requirements we believe are essential for this role: Experience <ul> <li>Experience of co-ordinating services dealing with the needs of vulnerable residents within budget and handling complex cases </li> <li>Experience of handling safeguarding cases</li> <li>Understanding and experience of adaptations/repairs management including an understanding of health and safety, fire safety and other property standards legislation </li> <li>Experience of utilising IT (including Microsoft Office) in multi locations</li> </ul>Knowledge <ul> <li> Understanding of the needs of vulnerable older people, and those with complex needs including physical and/or mental health, learning disabilities, and/or chaotic lifestyles</li> <li>Awareness of housing management law and practice, health and safety, housing transfers, repairs and adaptations </li> <li>Knowledge of managing customer contact via a CRM system and online communication channels </li> </ul>Qualifications / Skills <ul> <li> A passion for the continuous improvement of Customer Experience </li> <li>Excellent verbal &amp; written communication skills and ability to influence at different levels</li> <li>Excellent organisational &amp; planning skills</li> <li>Commitment to involving &amp; working in partnership with service users &amp; residents, offering real choice in the way services are delivered to them</li> </ul>Benefits The salary for this role is £32,850 per annum with up to 10% pension contribution. We also offer a fantastic additional benefits: <ul> <li>Flexible-working</li> <li>Life Assurance</li> <li>Employee Wellbeing App/ Mental Health Support</li> <li>Online GP Service</li> <li>Cycle to work</li> <li>Opportunities for self-development with over 60 courses available to self-enrol</li> <li>Opportunities to volunteer in our Charity Retail Stores or on our Befriending Programme</li> </ul>Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. Everyone is welcome. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Housing Support Officer - Adaptations

Newcastle City Council manage over 26,000 homes and provide a huge range of support services to our customers. From benefits and money advice to providing a repairs and maintenance service and supporting customers with their tenancies, we strive to make living easier. We offer a forward thinking and open environment where our people are empowered to make a difference, coupled with competitive salaries and a wide range of benefits. These benefits include flexible working, generous annual leave allowance, local government pension scheme and access to extensive learning and development opportunities plus regular support from your manager. We are looking for an exceptional candidate to work in the Regeneration Team. Your role will be to provide day to day support to our Regeneration Manager and Delivery Specialists. The Person: - You will be a motivated self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to prioritise your workload to ensure deadlines are met. - Work collaboratively with, other divisions, service providers, agencies and customers to ensure projects progress. For an informal chat about the role please contact the recruiting manager Mark Pearson, Regeneration Manager, on 07929 765 866 or email <a href="mailto:mark.pearson@newcastle.gov.uk" target="_blank">mark.pearson@newcastle.gov.uk</a> Apply online at <a href="http://www.northeastjobs.org.uk" target="_blank">www.northeastjobs.org.uk</a> , select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form. Before completing the form please ensure you read the supporting documents. Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your Northeast Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox.

Customer Liaison Officer

Annual salary: up to £28,917.00 Housing Support Officer Glasgow Salary up to £28,917 per annum Full time - Permanent, 40hrs per week, Monday to Friday Including company vehicle and fuel card or £3,500 company car allowance Mears provides temporary accommodation to asylum seekers whilst their claim is being assessed in three regions: Northeast, Yorkshire and Humber, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. At the end of May 2021 Mears had over 19000 service users across the three regions. Mears work in partnership with central and local Government, registered providers, tenants, landlords and investors to find solutions to homelessness, provide more social and affordable housing and create specialist housing for people with care needs. About the Role: Due to contract expansion, we are seeking for a Housing Support Officer to join our team. This is an exciting position that works exclusively to support Asylum seekers going through their right to work Asylum application process with the home office. The ideal candidate will be resilient, trustworthy, caring, a people person and extremely empathetic to others. As a Housing Support Officer every day is different, no day is the same. Although this role comes with it challenges it is an extremely rewarding role. As a Housing Support Officer your main duties will include but not limited to ensuring service users are supported at various stages of their Asylum application process including any safeguarding and welfare issues you come across, providing practical and emotional support to service users, monitoring service users' wellbeing and support needs and ensuring all records are updated and accurate for home office audit purposes. It is essential to maintain boundaries and being resilient to ensure a professional and a well-defined service is provided to always meet the needs of the service users. Role Criteria: <ul><li>Experience of working with vulnerable and diverse client groups</li><li>Experience and understanding of safeguarding</li><li>Ability to identify individuals and family need and recognise the required support packages to maintain independence</li><li>Experience working with mental health and or challenging behaviour</li><li>To communicate effectively with colleagues, local authorities, and service users</li><li>Experience with record keeping and risk assessments</li><li>Ability to work under own initiative</li><li>Resilient</li><li>You will be supportive, trustworthy, a good listener, approachable and empathetic to others</li><li>Flexible and happy to travel</li><li>Full UK driving license</li></ul>All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. As part of the recruitment process for this role, we will carry out a DBS &amp; BPSS check, as well as Security Clearance. For these checks to be completed, we will require from you the relevant identification, including Proof of Address, References, a valid passport and proof that you have lived in the UK for the last 5 years. 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 Vehicle and Fuel Card</li><li>Access to EAP Counselling sessions</li></ul>Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact: Beth Dunford (<a href="mailto:beth.dunford@mearsgroup.co.uk" target="_blank">beth.dunford@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.

Annual salary: up to £28,917.00 Housing Support Officer Belfast Salary up to £28,917 per annum Full time - Permanent, 40hrs per week, Monday to Friday Including company vehicle and fuel card or £3,500 company car allowance Mears provides temporary accommodation to asylum seekers whilst their claim is being assessed in three regions: Northeast, Yorkshire and Humber, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. At the end of May 2021 Mears had over 19000 service users across the three regions. Mears work in partnership with central and local Government, registered providers, tenants, landlords and investors to find solutions to homelessness, provide more social and affordable housing and create specialist housing for people with care needs. About the Role: Due to contract expansion, we are seeking for a Housing Support Officer to join our team. This is an exciting position that works exclusively to support Asylum seekers going through their right to work Asylum application process with the home office. The ideal candidate will be resilient, trustworthy, caring, a people person and extremely empathetic to others. As a Housing Support Officer every day is different, no day is the same. Although this role comes with it challenges it is an extremely rewarding role. As a Housing Support Officer your main duties will include but not limited to ensuring service users are supported at various stages of their Asylum application process including any safeguarding and welfare issues you come across, providing practical and emotional support to service users, monitoring service users' wellbeing and support needs and ensuring all records are updated and accurate for home office audit purposes. It is essential to maintain boundaries and being resilient to ensure a professional and a well-defined service is provided to always meet the needs of the service users. Role Criteria: <ul><li>Experience of working with vulnerable and diverse client groups</li><li>Experience and understanding of safeguarding</li><li>Ability to identify individuals and family need and recognise the required support packages to maintain independence</li><li>Experience working with mental health and or challenging behaviour</li><li>To communicate effectively with colleagues, local authorities, and service users</li><li>Experience with record keeping and risk assessments</li><li>Ability to work under own initiative</li><li>Resilient</li><li>You will be supportive, trustworthy, a good listener, approachable and empathetic to others</li><li>Flexible and happy to travel</li><li>Full UK driving license</li></ul>All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. As part of the recruitment process for this role, we will carry out a DBS &amp; BPSS check, as well as Security Clearance. For these checks to be completed, we will require from you the relevant identification, including Proof of Address, References, a valid passport and proof that you have lived in the UK for the last 5 years. 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 Vehicle and Fuel Card</li><li>Access to EAP Counselling sessions</li></ul>Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact: Beth Dunford (<a href="mailto:beth.dunford@mearsgroup.co.uk" target="_blank">beth.dunford@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.

Vacancy Name Young people Housing Support Co-ordinator Vacancy No VN5025 Employment Type Permanent Hours Per Week 37.00 Work Pattern Includes weekends &amp; evenings Location Head Office North, Bowburn, DH6 5PF Location Region County Durham Location City Bowburn Location Postal Code DH6 5PF Interview Date 29 Apr 2025 Job Details As part of this role, you will have the opportunity to provide outreach support and advice to young people, helping them secure appropriate accommodation and maintain their tenancy. You will be responsible for managing a caseload of young people, and completing high-quality and comprehensive needs assessments and risk assessments to ensure that they receive the support they need to live independently and achieve their goals. You will also have the opportunity to develop comprehensive support and risk plans, identifying individual needs and creating a plan to help each service user live independently within the community and achieve sustained outcomes. If you are passionate about supporting young people and want to make a positive impact on their lives, this is the role for you. Join our team in County Durham and help make a real difference! About the role - <ul><li>Support clients to live independently in their own accommodation and progress towards sustained independent housing.</li><li>Manage a caseload of service users as allocated by the Team Manager and complete high quality and comprehensive needs assessments and risk assessments for those service users.</li><li>The age ranges of clients you will be dealing with are typically between 16-25. </li><li>Review individual support / risk plans within appropriate timescales and no later than once every six weeks.</li><li>Develop comprehensive support / risk plans to identify how individual service user needs will be met in order to help each service user live independently within the community and achieve sustained outcomes.</li><li>Record case notes, input information onto the database promptly and maintain other relevant management Information Systems as required in order to ensure effective case management and assist monitoring and evaluation of service delivery.</li><li>This role reports in to the service manager.</li><li>Please note this role states includes evenings and weekend - it is occasional evenings and weekends. </li></ul>please be advised, if you are viewing this role on Indeed, the link to the job description will not work. Please click the 'Apply via Company Website' button to be redirected to our careers page, where you will be able to view the job description in full. 'The salary advertised above demonstrates the full earning potential for this role, starting salaries will allow for pay progression within the pay band' Please read the full Job Description and Person Specification prior to applying for this position. For full person specifications and job details, please visit this link. Who are we... Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support. We have almost 200 services around England - and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people. Bringing together two big organisations is not a small task and it'll take a while to fully integrate our systems, processes and approaches. That's why you will notice the jobs here are still branded 'Humankind'. Next year we'll be fully integrating our recruitment systems but for now they are separate. Thanks for bearing with us - and don't forget to check out the Waythrough jobs on the Richmond Fellowship and Aquarius job site <a href="https://recoveryfocus.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Recovery_Focus_Careers" target="_blank">https://recoveryfocus.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Recovery_Focus_Careers</a>. What can Waythrough offer you... 🏖 Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years' service) 📅 Annual leave purchase scheme 💰 Enhanced occupational sick pay Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension 👪 Death in service benefit Free Will writing 👓 Eyecare vouchers 🛍 Blue light card discount 💡 Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses 🏠 Work-life balance- flexible working and family friendly policies 🏃 Happy, Healthy You! - our wellbeing offers for our workforce 🤝 Employee Assist Programme and Waythrough Support Networks Waythrough is an equal opportunities employer We value unique perspectives and experiences that everyone can bring, and fully understand the strength in diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. If you have a genuine passion for working for us, we want to hear for you. We also welcome applications from people with lived experience with substance use. If you require support with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at <a href="mailto:people.recruitment@waythrough.org.uk" target="_blank">people.recruitment@waythrough.org.uk</a> Salary Period Vacancy Salary Range 24,020-30,790 DBS Requirement Enhanced Adult/Child Barred Does role require Police/Prison vetting? Not Applicable Driving licence required for role? Yes Applications Close Date 18 May 2025

Young people Housing Support Co-ordinator

Job Title: Supported Housing Officer Head Office Location: Brindley Place, Birmingham Job Location: Gloucestershire Salary: £27,000.00 per annum (+£750 Car Allowance) Contract type: Permanent Working hours: 37 hours About the role You will be there to provide support to Places of Safety project. This role will require you to have excellent communication and customer service skills. You will need to provide an excellent service to service users and their families. Supporting them to understand their housing options, support networks and additional support needs. This role is customer facing with responsibility for supporting customers to maintain their licence agreement with GreenSquareAccord. You will need to support the temporary accommodation that GreenSquareAccord are leasing from registered providers, and properties allocated from our own stock. You will work with Gloucestershire`s housing districts, customer accounts, maintenance and other GreenSquareAccord staff as well as external agencies to ensure victims of domestic abuse access and maintain a place of safety in the county. Please note that if you are successful in this role, we will require a DBS check to be completed. Further details will be sent following offer. About you You must have excellent knowledge of housing and domestic abuse legislation. You must have a good awareness of the diverse needs of customers . You must have experience of managing complex, sensitive customer queries, remaining calm when dealing with emotional, difficult or distressed people. You need to have an understanding of the importance of confidentiality and the need to follow policy and procedures. You need to be able to work methodically paying attention to details and with a high level of accuracy. About us We are GSA, we provide affordable homes and services that create a foundation from which people in our communities can thrive. We own and manage 25,000 homes in diverse communities across the West Midlands and Southwest. Everyone deserves a home, it`s a place from which we build our future, we thrive at home. We are proud to play an active role in dealing with the consequences of the housing crisis, by providing affordable homes for people in our communities who need them most. Often a home is all someone needs, but when our customers need more, we offer a range of services, including care, money advice and coaching to support them. We also provide care and support to some of the most vulnerable people in society. This includes support for people who are homeless, experiencing domestic violence or are part of the criminal justice system. The GSA Way We know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. To help us make a difference, together, we created the GSA Way. A culture we commit to, aspire to, and live and breathe. Commitments and behaviours which together make our organisation what it is. Our five core commitments are: <ul><li>We believe our customer is everything</li><li>We are one team</li><li>We are supportive and caring</li><li>We are business-minded for social purpose</li><li>We are curious and ambitious.</li></ul>You can read more about the GSA Way in our recruitment pack. Benefits In support and recognition of our colleagues who will help us deliver our employer strategy, we offer a fantastic benefits package. This includes: <ul><li>25 days annual holiday entitlement</li><li>A defined contribution pension scheme.</li><li>Trust based flexible working and a Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).</li><li>Two days paid volunteering leave per year</li><li>Buying and selling of annual leave</li><li>Opt-in health cash plan with cover on eye test and glasses, Dental, therapy and much more!</li></ul>How to apply If this sounds like the exciting new challenge you`ve been waiting for, we`d love to hear from you. Email your Cv to [email protected] or click apply now. All individuals who apply to work at GreenSquareAccord are considered on their merits in line with our Diversity and Inclusion strategy and policy. GreenSquareAccord are a Disability Confident Employer therefore we actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and try to provide access, adjustments, equipment or other practical support where required. All applicants with a disability who meet the `essential eligibility criteria` for the role, as detailed in the job description, are guaranteed an interview. If you need any assistance, adjustments or adaptations throughout our selection processes please let us know.

Target Housing is a charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. Over the past 30 years we have shown that stable accommodation and support can help transform lives and empower people to achieve independence. If you'd like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we're looking for! The Role You will be based in Hull and will deliver high quality support to individuals who have a learning disability and /or autism. The support will be provided in our accommodation, as well as in the community and other appropriate settings. You will have an allocated caseload and be responsible for completing risk assessments, support plans and other paperwork. You will play an instrumental part in empowering individuals to live more independently, co-ordinating support with other key agencies, attending multi-disciplinary meetings. The support will include but not be limited to, assisting with daily living skills including shopping, attending appointments, accessing community resources, health care and accessing and dealing with benefits to maintain a safe and comfortable living environment. The service is 7 days a week and will include some weekend work. Responsibilities include: <ul><li>Deliver 1:1 support to clients in line with the goals set out in their support plan</li><li>Liaise with the others involved in an individual's care regarding progress towards set goals</li><li>Keep up to date, accurate and professional recordings of support delivery</li><li>Liaise with external agencies and professionals involved in clients support</li><li>Work flexibly as part of the staff rota to ensure safe staffing levels are met (five days out of seven)</li><li>Encourage and support service users to take part in activities</li><li>Encourage service users to contribute fully to their care and support plan</li><li>Support service users with personal administration, form filling and making benefit claims as necessary</li></ul>This is not an exhaustive list of duties. Qualifications / Requirements: <ul><li>A valid UK driving license and access to own roadworthy vehicle. Business insurance will be required.</li><li>Enhanced DBS check.</li><li>Right to work in the UK.</li><li>Experience working with mental health</li><li>An understanding of relevant legislation relating to vulnerable adults</li><li>Experience of working in partnership with Local Authorities and Health/Social Care professionals</li><li>NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care is preferred</li><li>Intermediate IT skills which must include Outlook, Word and Excel</li><li>Effective and clear written communication skills in report writing, risk assessments and form completion</li><li>Excellent time-management skills</li></ul>There are many great reasons to join our team! <ul><li>Great opportunities for career development</li><li>Mileage Compensation</li><li>Free Parking</li><li>Paid for Enhanced DBS check</li><li>A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted</li></ul>Don't meet every single requirement? We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can't tick every box but we realise the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist. So, if you can do most of what we're looking for, go ahead and apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles! Our Ethos As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Diversity &amp; Inclusion Ambassadors who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. Get in touch If you have any questions about the role, please get in touch with Amanda Fields, Head of Care. <a href="mailto:Amanda.fields@targethousing.org.uk" target="_blank">Amanda.fields@targethousing.org.uk</a> We look forward to speaking with you soon! Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies early if sufficient applications are received. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible! Get the word out!

Housing Support Worker

The Vacancy Are you passionate about delivering outstanding customer service and making a difference in your community? Wythenshawe Community Housing Group is looking for a Tenant Liaison Officer to act as a vital link between tenants, contractors, and our in-house team. In this role, you'll support residents through improvement works, damp and mould repairs, and essential safety checks. You'll ensure tenants are well-informed, address their concerns, and work closely with contractors to maintain high standards of service and communication. We're looking for someone with: <ul> <li>Experience working with social housing tenants during improvement works</li> <li>Strong communication and problem-solving skills</li> <li>The ability to handle complaints with professionalism and care</li> <li>A full driving licence and access to a vehicle</li></ul>If you're a people-focused professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, we'd love to hear from you! Closing Date: 30th March 2025 Why join us? As an Investors in People Health &amp; Wellbeing recognised employer we offer a wide range of benefits such as; <ul> <li>25 days Annual Leave, rising to 30 with length of service and subject to approval the option to buy and sell additional annual leave*</li> <li>Enhanced leave options for Maternity, Paternity, Adoption &amp; Shared Parental Leave*</li> <li>Enhanced Pension scheme contributions</li> <li>Our Health Care Plan gives you money back for dental, optical, therapy costs and more</li> <li>Subsidised Healthy Living benefits i.e. gym membership or yoga classes</li> <li>Subsidised Leisure Learning benefits i.e. finance towards driving lessons or learning a new language</li> <li>Car Lease Scheme, Cycle to Work scheme*</li> <li>Volunteering days in the local community</li> <li>We offer a Salary Sacrifice Pension option*</li></ul>*Subject to eligibility criteria About Us Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG) manages almost 14,000 properties, providing homes for more than 29,000 people in Wythenshawe, South Manchester. We are committed to investing in the health, wellbeing and development of colleagues, who we will reward fairly and empower and trust to deliver their best work for the benefit of WCHG, our customers and stakeholders. WCHG is an inclusive employer of choice where differences are recognised as strengths in delivering our purpose. A disability confident employer WCHG will work to make reasonable adjustments where possible throughout its employment processes. Our purpose is to provide good quality homes and services to our customers and leaseholders and to play a leading role in creating safer, healthier communities. WCHG boasts an impressive development portfolio which aims to deliver on average 1,100 new homes over the next five years with £195m estimated investment, leaving a lasting legacy in our communities. About Us Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG) manages almost 14,000 properties, providing homes for more than 29,000 people in Wythenshawe, South Manchester. Awarded 'Investors in People' Health &amp; Wellbeing and officially recognised by the Top Employers Institute as a Top Employer UK, three years running since 2019, WCHG is now amongst an elite group of world class organisations recognised for demonstrating a commitment to high performance through excellent people management and provides local employment to 530 colleagues. Our purpose is to provide good quality homes and services to our tenants and leaseholders and to play a leading role in creating safer, healthier communities. WCHG boasts an impressive development portfolio which aims to deliver on average 1,100 new homes over the next five years with £195m estimated investment, leaving a lasting legacy in our communities. Benefits Flexible Working Real Living Wage Westfield Health Training and Development Recognition and Reward Volunteering within the local community

We are looking to recruit experienced Housing Support Workers to join our bank pool working across our Rotherham services. You will have experience of working with individuals with a complexity of needs, supporting individuals to live more independently and increasing their opportunities of move on to more appropriate, longer-term accommodation. Our hours of work range from Mon - Fri 9-5 to Mon - Sat 9-9pm. Duties and responsibilities Support <ul><li>Identify and deliver person centered support, identifying aspirations and need </li></ul><ul><li>Case work a small caseload of individuals focusing on successful, independent move on. </li></ul><ul><li>Develop professional relationships with a range of external agencies to collaboratively deliver support. </li></ul><ul><li>Actively engage with clients on a 1:1 basis, promote activities and meaningful use of time. </li></ul><ul><li>Support and motivate clients, encouraging them to achieve personal goals. </li></ul>Housing Management <ul><li>Work collaboratively with RMBC housing teams to aid positive move on </li></ul><ul><li>Support clients to maintain and sustain their accommodation whilst working towards more independent accommodation. </li></ul><ul><li>Support clients to complete and understand their occupancy and related documentation including move on applications, tenancy agreements, property inventory, applications for housing benefit. </li></ul><ul><li>Support clients to maximise their income, ensuring that housing and other welfare benefit claims are submitted and maintain </li></ul><ul><li>Clean and prepare rooms ready for relet </li></ul><ul><li>Manage accommodation adhering to Health and Safety regulations </li></ul>Qualifications and Experience <ul><li>Experience of providing support to vulnerable people in a housing environment. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience of working with individuals who have multiple and complex needs. </li></ul><ul><li>The ability to develop positive and proactive working relationships with hard to engage clients. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience of delivering Trauma Informed support. </li></ul><ul><li>Knowledge of the Housing benefits and welfare benefit system. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience of Safety Planning / Risk Assessment and Support Planning. </li></ul><ul><li>Basic IT skills and effective case work. </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. </li></ul>Essential Requirements <ul><li>Enhanced DBS </li></ul><ul><li>The right to work in the UK </li></ul>Don't meet every single requirement? We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can't tick every box but we realise the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist. So, if you can do most of what we're looking for, go ahead and apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles! Our Ethos As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Diversity &amp; Inclusion Ambassadors who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. Get in touch If you have any questions about the role, please get in touch with <a href="mailto:Lisa.cox@targethousing.org.uk" target="_blank">Lisa.cox@targethousing.org.uk</a> We look forward to speaking with you soon! Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies early if sufficient applications are received.We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible!

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