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Housing Support Worker Maternity Cover (9 months) Job Purpose To provide intensive housing management support to vulnerable individuals with the intention of delivering a high-quality support programme that promotes client independence; providing a successful and sustainable move on and other measurable outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and expanding supported accommodation project in Sheffield that provide support to offenders or individuals at risk of offending. Duties and responsibilities Housing Management <ul><li>Engage with referral agencies to generate referrals for the service</li><li>To undertake all appropriate assessments for all potential and actual residents and to review and update these as required.</li><li>To complete all documentation including tenure agreements, property inventory, disclosure forms and an application for housing benefit with residents to support and sustain a successful tenancy.</li><li>Maximise rent collection, ensuring successful housing and other welfare benefit claims are submitted and maintained</li></ul>Support <ul><li>Maintain contact with tenants in accordance with the requirements of the service.</li><li>Design and deliver an effective support plan that meets tenants needs and results in a successful move on into independent living.</li><li>Actively engage with tenants in issues and decisions that affect them.</li><li>Develop professional relationships with a range of external agencies that supports the on-going needs of tenants.</li><li>Develop a move-on plan for residents at the earliest opportunity, identifying realistic options for independent or more appropriate housing.</li></ul>Qualifications and Experience <ul><li>Experience of providing support to vulnerable people in a housing environment</li><li>Experience of working with individuals who have multiple and complex needs, in prison and on release</li><li>The ability to develop constructive relationships with offenders</li><li>Knowledge of the Welfare Benefits System</li><li>An understanding of the Judiciary System in the UK</li><li>Experience in risk assessment and support planning</li><li>Basic IT skills suitable for an office environment</li></ul>Essential Requirements - Enhanced DBS - A full UK driving licence and access to a road-worthy vehicle - The right to work in the UK There are many great reasons to join our team! <ul><li>Great opportunities for career development</li><li>Mileage Compensation</li><li>Membership to Westfield Health</li><li>Access to Lifetime Financial</li><li>28 days annual leave (plus statutory bank holidays), increasing to 33 after 5 years continuous employment</li><li>Company pension scheme</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 <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! Closing date: 22/05/2025

Housing Support Worker - Maternity Cover

Location: Selby and Central of the County Salary: From £45,718 up to £49,764 per annum pro rata + relocation support Grade: M Contract: Permanent Hours: Part-time The service is county wide and therefore candidates will be expected to work across other locality areas as needed to meet service demand. We very much promote flexible working with the ability to work remotely from a variety of bases as well as from home, whatever makes sense and is suitable to provide the best service. However, the post holders will be required to Chair complex meetings across North Yorkshire as required and as set out below. It is expected that meetings with children and their families take place in person. North Yorkshire Council have a national reputation for excellence, and we are looking for Independent Reviewing Officers with a variety of experience and skills. We also welcome those who are looking to relocate. Are you looking for a challenging and exciting role in a dedicated team? Do you have a passion for ensuring that children and young people receive the best care and support possible? As an IRO in North Yorkshire, you will have a key role in ensuring the safety and welfare of children and young people. This is a great opportunity to become part of a well-established, experienced team, who are determined to achieve the highest standards of care and safety for children and young people. The successful candidates will be required to work from other parts of North Yorkshire as required. As a council we are lucky to benefit from access to modern technology enabling staff to work from multiple locations, including working from home. We very much promote flexible working, providing it meets our service needs. In North Yorkshire IROs are expected to deliver on all aspects of the Independent Reviewing Officer guidance, chairing reviews and overseeing the plans for Children in Care, chairing Child Protection Conferences, undertaking Regulation 44 visits to our children's homes and also Annual Reviews for Foster Carers. You will have a crucial quality assurance role and will have the opportunity to significantly contribute to improving outcomes for children and young people and promoting high standards of care to those who are looked after by the Local Authority. Applicants for this post must be a qualified Social Worker/ have a Diploma in Social Work (or equivalent) and be registered with Social Work England. As an NYC employee, you will have access to our range of benefits. These include retail discounts, salary sacrifice schemes, generous annual leave entitlements - up to 34 days depending on length of continuous service and flexible working hours. North Yorkshire as a county also benefits from excellent road and rail links, with easy access to bordering regions such as Yorkshire &amp; Humber, Lincolnshire, and East Riding, all of which are easily commutable to our great county, some members of our team travel from surrounding towns and cities including York, Beverley and Whitby. For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Melanie Dadd, IRO Team Manager on <a href="mailto:Melanie.Dadd@northyorks.gov.uk" target="_blank">Melanie.Dadd@northyorks.gov.uk</a> We welcome individuals looking to relocate, for further information please see our Relocation Policy Key dates Closing date: Sunday 18 th May 2025 Interview date: Tuesday 27 th May 2025 Key documents Job Description / Person Specification.pdf Total Rewards Brochure Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post. NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies. We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Apply now

Independent Reviewing Officer

Julian House is a charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. We run several projects and every year we help thousands of people out of homelessness, into employment, away from domestic abuse, and more. 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! Job Role: Weekend Supported Housing Worker Salary: £8,075 per year (full-time equivalent £25,235) hourly rate of £12.94 Hours: 12 hours per week Contract type: Permanent Location: Somerset East &amp; Somerset (mainly Frome &amp; Shepton Mallet) Additional information: <ul><li>Valid driver's license and access to a car business purposes</li><li>Participation in an on-call, out-of-hours rota (£100 per week when on-call)</li><li>Standard working days are Saturday and Sunday</li></ul>The Role: As a Support Worker, you'll play a key role in providing person-centred support and housing management to individuals who have experienced rough sleeping and have high support needs. Working across four dispersed units, you'll build strong relationships with residents to encourage engagement, reduce barriers, and support them in maintaining their tenancy while working towards greater independence. You'll work closely with the weekday Support Worker to ensure a seamless and consistent approach, helping an average of four clients on their journey towards stability and a brighter future. Responsibilities include: <ul><li>Progress and track referrals into the service and outcomes for clients moving on from the service</li><li>Complete holistic assessments for clients, leading to the development of support plans which meet individual client goals</li><li>Give clients advice, and information and provide an enabling service so that they can be signposted to and access appropriate services to develop independence</li><li>Embed client involvement in all aspects of the support we provide and create a culture within service delivery which ensures the clients voice and feedback is encouraged, and heard</li><li>Maintain client records that they are accurate and fully updated using our client record system</li><li>Since job descriptions cannot be exhaustive; the post holder may be required to undertake other duties, which are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities</li></ul>Qualifications / Requirements: <ul><li>A valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle - business insurance will be required for roles involving travel for work</li><li>Experience working with vulnerable adults and/or people with complex needs and challenging behaviours</li></ul>There are many great reasons to join our team! <ul><li>Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators</li><li>Sliding salary scale with salary increases every year for the first 3 years</li><li>Wellbeing related support and advice and up to 6 free counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment</li><li>30% staff discount at Julian House charity shops</li><li>20% staff discount at Julian House bike workshops</li><li>For all the fantastic and valuable work you'll be doing makes you eligible for the Blue Light Card which offers amazing discounts on thousands of brands</li><li>A generous and competitive pension scheme</li><li>Instant access to healthcare professionals and discounts on a variety of health treatments through our Simply Health Scheme</li><li>A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted</li><li>6 weekly Reflective Practice sessions from objective, external facilitators</li></ul>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 Inclusion &amp; Diversity champions 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 and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter. 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. DBS Checks We welcome applications from people with lived experience. All applicants working with our clients will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from becoming an employee, the decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role. If you would like to discuss any convictions you may have, please contact the person named in the advert. All information will be dealt with according to our Data Protection Policy. Get in touch If you have any questions about Weekend Supported Housing Worker role, please get in touch with the team at <a href="mailto:recruitment@julianhouse.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@julianhouse.org.uk</a>. We look forward to speaking with you soon! Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies once the perfect candidate has been found. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible so that you don't miss out!

Weekend Supported Housing Worker

Part-Time Housing Support Worker - Young People (18 hours/week) Location: Lambeth, London Hours: 18 per week (across 7 days including weekends and bank holidays) 1 role available Peabody is launching a brand-new supported housing service in Lambeth for young people aged 19-25. We're looking for a part-time Housing Support Worker to join this exciting new service and make a real difference in young people's lives. You'll support young adults who have experienced homelessness, trauma, or complex life circumstances-including mental ill health, substance misuse, or time in care or the criminal justice system. This is your chance to help them build independence and a brighter future. What You'll Be Doing <ul> <li>Providing one-to-one support to a small caseload of young people</li> <li>Supporting young people with life skills, goal setting, benefits, housing applications, and budgeting</li> <li>Developing and maintaining person-centred support plans and risk assessments</li> <li>Signposting to services such as mental health, substance misuse, and safeguarding support</li> <li>Recording accurate notes and actions using Microsoft Office and internal systems</li> <li>Supporting the overall team to deliver a safe, stable, and trauma-informed service</li></ul>Who We're Looking For You'll be someone who: <ul> <li>Has experience working with young people in housing, youth work, or support roles</li> <li>Understands homelessness, housing legislation, and trauma-informed support</li> <li>Can confidently develop and review support plans and risk assessments</li> <li>Has excellent IT skills and attention to detail</li> <li>Can build trust while maintaining clear professional boundaries</li> <li>Is available to work 18 hours a week across 7 days, including some weekends and bank holidays (this is essential and non-negotiable)</li></ul>Your personal statement must clearly confirm your ability to: <ul> <li>Work 18 hours per week</li> <li>Work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays</li> <li>Meet the essential criteria listed in the advert (with examples)</li></ul>Only candidates who meet the essential requirements and confirm their availability will be shortlisted for interview. Why Join Peabody? <ul> <li>25 days' annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays</li> <li>Pension up to 10% matched</li> <li>Paid-for qualifications and training</li> <li>Flexible benefits including healthcare, dental, and discount portal</li> <li>Family-friendly policies and 2 paid volunteering days per year</li> <li>A chance to be part of a new service that changes lives</li></ul>Selection Process <ul> <li>Screening interviews will take place between 21-23 May</li> <li>If successful, you may be invited to an in-person interview and online assessment during that week or the following week</li></ul>Please note: Peabody does not offer visa sponsorship - you must have the right to work in the UK. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Ready to Apply? Click 'Apply Now' to upload your CV and personal statement. Your personal statement must demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria and confirm your availability to work the required hours and shifts. Have a question? Email Julie-Ann.O'<a href="mailto:Malley@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">Malley@peabody.org.uk</a>

Housing Support Worker (part time)

Make a Real Difference in St Albans - Join Peabody as a Part-Time Support Worker (Mental Health, Complex Needs &amp; Learning Disabilities) Are you passionate about helping people live more independently? Peabody is looking for a caring, proactive, and motivated Part-Time Support Worker to join our vibrant services in St Albans. You'll split your time between two supportive housing schemes - Milligan House (mental health support) and Russet Drive (learning disabilities) - both just 10 minutes apart. This is your chance to support people to thrive, build skills, and regain confidence. About the Services Milligan House - A dry house for adults recovering from mental health challenges, working closely with local services to build resilience and independence. Russet Drive - A friendly, supportive environment for adults with learning disabilities who live independently but need a little extra help with life skills. Both services are calm, community-focused, and designed to empower our residents to move forward. What You'll Be Doing <ul> <li>Helping customers develop vital life skills - like budgeting, cooking, and managing a tenancy.</li> <li>Providing emotional and practical support - building confidence, celebrating successes, and tackling challenges together.</li> <li>Promoting social inclusion - encouraging community participation and running small group activities.</li> <li>Working in partnership with local authorities, health teams, and voluntary organisations.</li></ul>Hours: 20 hours per week (Mon-Fri, between 9 AM - 5 PM - no evenings, no weekends! ) Travel: You'll need a driving licence and access to a vehicle to travel between schemes. What We're Looking For <ul> <li>A warm, non-judgmental approach and a real passion for empowering others.</li> <li>Experience in housing-related support (tenancy sustainment, benefits, support plans).</li> <li>Strong IT and admin skills to keep support plans and records up to date.</li> <li>A self-starter who's confident working both independently and as part of a team.</li> <li>Experience or understanding of mental health, learning disabilities, or housing support (professional or personal) is a real plus!</li></ul>Why Peabody? <ul> <li>Flexible working - fit your life around work</li> <li>25 days' holiday + bank holidays (pro rata)</li> <li>Enhanced DBS &amp; full training provided</li> <li>4x salary life assurance &amp; up to 10% pension contribution</li> <li>Two paid volunteering days every year</li> <li>Opportunities to grow and develop your career</li></ul>Ready to Apply? Click Apply Now and upload your CV along with a short statement telling us: <ul> <li>Why you're passionate about this work</li> <li>How your skills and experiences align with our values: Be Kind ¦ Do the Right Thing ¦ Love New Ideas ¦ Celebrate Diversity ¦ Keep Our Promises ¦ Pull Together</li></ul> Please note: Peabody does not offer sponsorship for this role. This role requires an Enhanced DBS check. If you have any questions about this role, please email Talent Specialist, Julie-Ann.O'<a href="mailto:Malley@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">Malley@peabody.org.uk</a>. Interviews will be taking place week commencing 19 May.

Housing Support Worker

About The Service Cardiff Council are looking to recruit an experienced and permanent Independent Reviewing Officer/Child Protection Conference Chair to join our growing services for children, young people and young adults. This is a part time position of 18.5 hours You will be joining a well-established and dynamic team to continue the good work in the Independent Reviewing Service. You will have relevant experience of working with and understanding to roles of an Independent Reviewing Officer and Child Protection Conference chair. You should also be able to demonstrate skills in chairing and reviewing care plans. Cardiff is committed to working in a strength based and trauma informed approach. Knowledge of this will be key to the role, however training will be provided. An exciting opportunity has become available for a passionate and creative individual to join our new Reviewing Hub. The Reviewing Hub brings together our well-established Safeguarding and Reviewing Service, as well as other important reviewing services. Key functions of the Hub include the Independent Reviewing Service, Child Protection Conferences, Care and Support Plan Reviews as well as other important Safeguarding functions. About the job The Independent Reviewing Officer and Child Protection Conference chair is a dual role, where you will be responsible for reviewing the Care and Support Plans of Children Looked After, as well chairing Child Protection Conferences. There are opportunities to work flexibly in line with Cardiff's flexible working policy. The Care Planning Placement and Case Review (Wales) Regulations (2015) requires an IRO to chair reviews of children who are in an adoptive placement prior to an adoption order being granted; Looked after subject to a statutory order or accommodated with the agreement of parent and Young people in Young Offender Institutions subject to a Care Order or on remand as required under Legal Aid Sentencing and Punishment of Offender's Act 2012 (LASPO 2012). An understanding of the AFA Cymru 'Practice Standards and Good Practice Guide' and the Wales Safeguarding Procedures further outline the IRO and role of the Child Protection Conference Chair. What We Are Looking For From You The main duties of the post holder will be to ensure you are focussed on needs of children and ensuring they are addressed, Minimising drift and checking the consistency of care planning and decision-making. You should be a registered experienced Social Worker, have experience of working with Looked After Children as well as the ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines and timescales. Good communication and organisational skills are vital for this role. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Sara Jones or Treena Morris on telephone number 029 22330900. Additional information This post has a requirement for registration with Social Care Wales. This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced checks. Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools. This post is part time and will work 18.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. The salary shown however relates to 37 hours per week and will therefore be pro-rata'd accordingly. We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications. We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own. Please note the Council does not accept CV's. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website : Important information you need read in order to complete your application:-<ul> <li> Application Guidance </li> <li> Applying for jobs with us </li> <li> Behavioural Competency Framework </li> </ul>Additional Information:-<ul> <li> Employee Charter </li> <li> Recruitment of Ex-Offenders </li> <li> Privacy Notice </li> </ul>Attachments<ul> <li> Job Description and Person Specification </li> </ul>

Are you a qualified and experienced Social Worker Manager who has a proven track record in Statutory Children's Services and looking to join an 'Award Winning' Children's Social Care Team? We are currently looking to recruit an Independent Reviewing Officer / Child Protection Advisor to join our high performing Children's Services Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Team. You will contribute to the provision of an effective Child Protection Service by chairing multi-agency Child Protection conferences. An important aspect of the role is championing on behalf of the child/young person's wishes and feelings, whilst assuring multi-agency service delivery support and challenging practice in their best interest. The successful candidate will also identify and promote areas of good practice and actively contribute to implementing the Local Authority's quality assurance framework, and providing expert safeguarding advice and consultation to the department and outside agencies. We are looking for candidates with: <ul><li>A Social Work Qualification recognised by Social Work England and experience working in Children's Services.</li><li>Relevant management experience and ability to demonstrate strong leadership skills.</li><li>Experience of Chairing complex meetings, evaluate information and make clear decisions.</li><li> An elevated level of experience in quality assuring the formulation and implementation of outcome-focused Children's Plans.</li><li>Evidence based practice and knowledge of current theories and research.</li><li>The ability to help us bring about change for our children and their families.</li><li>Demonstrable motivation to improve outcomes for children and promoting their, and their families, participation in all aspects of the consultation, assessment, reviewing and planning.</li><li>Flexibility to cover meetings across the County of East Sussex and beyond as needed.</li></ul>For more information and to apply for this role please follow the 'Apply Now' button above and log onto the jobs page of our website. When completing your application be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests. Interviews will be taking place face to face on 21 May 2025 at Cavendish House, Hastings. What can we offer you? <ul><li>One of three office location sites across East Sussex based in Lewes, Eastbourne, or St Leonards-on-Sea.</li><li>We operate a flexible working opportunity and would be happy to discuss any caring commitments you may have at interview.</li><li>A highly supportive environment in one of the top performing authorities in the South.</li><li>A service that has brought together a talented workforce with experienced managers, working closely with a range of organisations.</li><li>Individualised support through a range of training and development opportunities to enable you to succeed in this role and develop your career.</li><li>An exciting time for the social work profession and multi-agency working.</li></ul>More information can be found on our benefits page. Join our award-winning team We know our approach is making a difference because that is what children and young people tell us: "My points of view are listened to, and I get to say what I want to say It feels respectful how we do it." "It's my life and I want to hear the decisions being made about me." For an informal discussion, please contact Sue McGlynn or Dawn Price (Operations Managers) Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Unit, on 01323 466606. <ul> <li> Job Description &amp; Person Specification [docx]</li> </ul> Additional Information Additional Information Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only. Data provided as part of a job application will be processed in line with the privacy notice for job applicants. DBS This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure and Barring Services. For further information about what is required in this process please go to gov.uk disclosure and barring service . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad. Work Permits We may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency's Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits. If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. Reasonable adjustments If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above. Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch. Equal Opportunities East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit. Equal Opportunities East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.

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