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Contract Type: Permanent Salary: Grade J. Scale 40 - £51,356 to Scale 43 - £54,495 with a professional bar at SCP 41 £52,413** Hours Per Week: 36hours Base Location: Tameside One Assessment Date: 21st &amp; 24th November 2025 The Role Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and families? Do you bring compassion, curiosity, collaboration, conversation, and courage to your practice? If so, Tameside is looking for you. We are seeking a dedicated Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) and Child Protection Conference Chair to join our evolving and ambitious Children's Services. As part of your role, you will play a vital role in ensuring that children in Tameside are at the heart of planning and decision-making, and that their voices are heard, respected, and acted upon. Our Heart of Support Practice Approach At Tameside, we believe in: <ul><li>Compassion - understanding the lived experiences of children and families.</li><li>Curiosity - asking questions that lead to deeper insight and better outcomes for children.</li><li>Collaboration - working together across services to deliver joined-up support.</li><li>Conversation - listening and engaging meaningfully with children, families and professionals.</li><li>Courage - challenging poor practice and advocating for what's right.</li></ul>About You As an IRO, you will: <ul><li>Champion child-centred practice by ensuring reviews are meaningful, accessible, and tailored to each child's needs. </li><li>Maintain oversight of care planning, ensuring timely and effective reviews that reflect the child's current aspirations.</li><li>Promote independence and challenge delays or poor practice through our Practice Resolution Process.</li><li>Build lasting relationships with children, offering continuity and consistency throughout their care journey. This will include undertaking visits to children and ensuring that their voice is central. </li><li>Monitor the impact of decisions and contribute to service improvement through feedback and strategic oversight.</li></ul>As a Child Protection Conference Chair, you will: <ul><li>Lead multi-agency child protection conferences with professionalism and empathy.</li><li>Ensure that safeguarding concerns are addressed through robust planning and clear decision-making.</li><li>Facilitate inclusive and respectful dialogue, ensuring the child's voice is central to the process.</li><li>Promote accountability and follow-through on agreed actions to protect and support children.</li></ul>Why Join Us? <ul><li>Be part of a service that values your professional judgement and supports your development.</li><li>Receive regular supervision and contribute to quality assurance and strategic planning.</li><li>Work in a team that is committed to improving outcomes for children and families and delivering excellence.</li></ul>Join us in shaping a future where every child in Tameside feels safe, heard, and supported. About Us Message from Jill Colbert, Director of Children's Services "I joined the council at the beginning of 2025 and was instantly charmed by the warmth, openness, and energy of colleagues. "I came to Tameside for one reason; because I know we can do fantastic things for our families here. "We're a children's service on a significant improvement journey. We know what needs to be different for our children and families and we're ambitious to deliver that change. "We have a growing range of specialist services for children, where you can test and grow your skills and practice. We have a Social Work Academy that is led by people who bring passion to learning and who know that the DCS' of the future are right in front of them. We are working on our progression pathways so that staying in Tameside is rewarded and recognised. We have investment in innovation and improvement from the council so that we can grow services and support for families that we can sustain, from family hubs through to complex safeguarding. "I am so certain that we can build a proud, inclusive and safe climate for great practice to flourish in Tameside. I'd love you to join me on the journey here at Team Tameside." ** This post is classified as being in a professional job category. As such the grade for the job has a professional grade development bar which employees can progress through subject to meeting the following criteria: 1. Relevant professional qualification for the job role at Level 6 or above AND a management qualification, AND 2. Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in the role, AND 3. Maintained membership of a regulated body where this is a requirement to practice in the role where applicable, AND 4. Professional standards practised to the highest expected level. This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures. This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English in the person specification. If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the 'About You' or 'Supporting Statement' section of your application. Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship. We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria. Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here For further information about this role please contact Verity Chapman Service Lead Child Protection Conference Chairs <a href="mailto:verity.chapman@tameside.gov.uk" target="_blank">verity.chapman@tameside.gov.uk</a> Or Linda Kelly Interim Service Lead for Independent Reviewing Officers <a href="mailto:Linda.Kelly@tameside.gov.uk" target="_blank">Linda.Kelly@tameside.gov.uk</a> In line with the IRO handbook the IRO/Conference chair should be an authoritative professional with at least the equivalent status to an experienced children's social work manager.

Independent Reviewing Officer

Communities Youth and Community Community Engagement Officer Ref: 001115 Contract: Permanent Salary: £34,434 - £38,220 per annum (Grade 6) Hours: 36.66 per week - including unsociable hours (Full Time) Location: Royton Town Hall Closing Date: Monday 3rd November 2025 Interview Dates: TBC Role Overview: This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference, working within Oldham Council's District Team you will work with partners, supporting residents to access services which are important to them. You will coordinate, lead and attend a wide range of engagement activities and campaigns, using local intelligence to ensure work is relevant, inclusive and impactful, whilst strengthen the Council's presence in our community. Key Responsibilities: <ul><li>Plan and deliver a programme of resident engagement in line with District and Council priorities.</li><li>Work closely with partners to identify key issues, coordinate joint operations and ensure residents receive appropriate support.</li><li>Act as a key point of contact for residents, helping resolve issues and escalating concerns where needed.</li><li>Coordinate engagement logistics, including activity planning, briefings, risk assessments, and communications materials.</li><li>Oversee the collection and use of data, insight and feedback to inform future engagement and improve service delivery.</li></ul>Key Requirements: To succeed in this role, you will be able to: <ul><li>Experience of engaging and supporting residents, ideally in a public or voluntary sector setting, with a proven ability to respond to concerns, make referrals, and deliver effective, person-centred engagement activities.</li><li>Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills, including the ability to build trust with residents and partners, present information clearly, and respond to issues using initiative and sound judgement.</li><li>Strong organisational and analytical skills, including the ability to plan and prioritise work, collect and interpret data and insight, and use ICT systems (e.g. Word, Excel, databases) confidently and accurately.</li></ul>If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the 'About You' or 'Supporting Statement' section of your application. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and therefore expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. About Us: We want Oldham to have vibrant, safe neighbourhoods where people are proud to live with opportunities for healthier, more fulfilled lives; and a sustainable, thriving economy. As we look to the future, the challenges may be significant, but so are the opportunities. We've identified three missions with our residents and partners, focusing on what will deliver the biggest impact: A Great Place to Live, Healthier, Happier Lives, and Green and Growing. We're looking for candidates who will support us to achieve our ambitions and we encourage you to download our Corporate Plan: Ready for the Future and our Oldham Plan for further information. Our Values and Behaviours: By driving innovation, investing in our people, and championing our communities, we will ensure that Oldham continues to be a place where everyone can live their best life. To support this, we have three core values which define who we are and how we operate. These are 'Proud, Ambitious, and Together', and they shape our culture, inform our decisions, and inspire us to deliver on our commitments to the people of Oldham. We have translated these values into five behaviours which guide our actions and are the standards we hold ourselves to, day in and day out: <ul><li>Work with a resident focus </li><li>Support local leaders</li><li>Committed to the borough</li><li>Delivery high performance</li><li>Take ownership and drive change</li></ul>You can find out more about our values and behaviours on our greater.jobs Oldham page Our Benefits Package: At Oldham Council we offer a great benefits package for our employees, which includes the following: <ul><li>25 days annual leave which increases after 5 and 10-years' service</li><li>The option to purchase additional annual leave. </li><li>An attractive LGPS benefit pension scheme with the option to make shared cost additional voluntary contributions. </li><li>Discounted gym membership with Oldham Active. </li><li>Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating-out, eating-in, travel, motoring and more.</li><li>Salary sacrifice scheme for home and electronics and Cycle to Work. </li><li>Wellbeing support, including a Mental Health First Aider network and an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support.</li><li>Staff recognition and celebration events.</li><li>Peer support groups</li></ul>Inclusive Recruitment: We work closely with employees to help them work at their best, including making adjustments such as flexible working, describing available working patterns, providing equipment or making changes to the workplace. If you're an applicant with disabilities and have previously been in or currently in care, a carer or someone who has served in the Armed Forces and you meet the essential criteria of the role, you are guaranteed to reach the first stage of assessment under ourGuaranteed Assessment Scheme. Data and Privacy: For details of how we use your data please see our privacy notice. Important Information: Please note that should a vacancy that has been released for internal or external recruitment be deemed suitable for a current employee at risk of redundancy, it can be pulled back at any point, up to the post being formally offered to a candidate who is not at risk of redundancy. While we embrace the use of AI as an innovative tool to maximise our services at Oldham Council, we are looking for authenticity in applications we receive. We therefore ask you to think carefully if choosing to use AI when completing your application and ask that you ensure you read all instructions carefully and that your application is written by you and reflects your skills, knowledge and enthusiasm.

Community Engagement Officer

Communities Youth and Community Community Engagement Officer Ref: 001116 Contract: Permanent Salary: £34,434 - £38,220 (full time equivalent) / Actual Salary: £13,774 - £15,288 per annum (Grade 6) Hours: 14.66 per week, 0.4 - including unsociable hours (2 days) Location: Chadderton Town Hall Closing Date: Monday 3rd November 2025 Interview Dates: TBC. Role Overview: This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference, working within Oldham Council's District Team you will work with partners, supporting residents to access services which are important to them. You will coordinate, lead and attend a wide range of engagement activities and campaigns, using local intelligence to ensure work is relevant, inclusive and impactful, whilst strengthen the Council's presence in our community. Key Responsibilities: <ul><li>Plan and deliver a programme of resident engagement in line with District and Council priorities.</li><li>Work closely with partners to identify key issues, coordinate joint operations and ensure residents receive appropriate support.</li><li>Act as a key point of contact for residents, helping resolve issues and escalating concerns where needed.</li><li>Coordinate engagement logistics, including activity planning, briefings, risk assessments, and communications materials.</li><li>Oversee the collection and use of data, insight and feedback to inform future engagement and improve service delivery.</li></ul>Key Requirements: To succeed in this role, you will be able to: <ul><li>Experience of engaging and supporting residents, ideally in a public or voluntary sector setting, with a proven ability to respond to concerns, make referrals, and deliver effective, person-centred engagement activities.</li><li>Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills, including the ability to build trust with residents and partners, present information clearly, and respond to issues using initiative and sound judgement.</li><li>Strong organisational and analytical skills, including the ability to plan and prioritise work, collect and interpret data and insight, and use ICT systems (e.g. Word, Excel, databases) confidently and accurately.</li></ul>If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the 'About You' or 'Supporting Statement' section of your application. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and therefore expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. About Us: We want Oldham to have vibrant, safe neighbourhoods where people are proud to live with opportunities for healthier, more fulfilled lives; and a sustainable, thriving economy. As we look to the future, the challenges may be significant, but so are the opportunities. We've identified three missions with our residents and partners, focusing on what will deliver the biggest impact: A Great Place to Live, Healthier, Happier Lives, and Green and Growing. We're looking for candidates who will support us to achieve our ambitions and we encourage you to download our Corporate Plan: Ready for the Future and our Oldham Plan for further information. Our Values and Behaviours: By driving innovation, investing in our people, and championing our communities, we will ensure that Oldham continues to be a place where everyone can live their best life. To support this, we have three core values which define who we are and how we operate. These are 'Proud, Ambitious, and Together', and they shape our culture, inform our decisions, and inspire us to deliver on our commitments to the people of Oldham. We have translated these values into five behaviours which guide our actions and are the standards we hold ourselves to, day in and day out: <ul><li>Work with a resident focus </li><li>Support local leaders</li><li>Committed to the borough</li><li>Delivery high performance</li><li>Take ownership and drive change</li></ul>You can find out more about our values and behaviours on our greater.jobs Oldham page Our Benefits Package: At Oldham Council we offer a great benefits package for our employees, which includes the following: <ul><li>25 days annual leave which increases after 5 and 10-years' service</li><li>The option to purchase additional annual leave. </li><li>An attractive LGPS benefit pension scheme with the option to make shared cost additional voluntary contributions. </li><li>Discounted gym membership with Oldham Active. </li><li>Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating-out, eating-in, travel, motoring and more.</li><li>Salary sacrifice scheme for home and electronics and Cycle to Work. </li><li>Wellbeing support, including a Mental Health First Aider network and an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support.</li><li>Staff recognition and celebration events.</li><li>Peer support groups</li></ul>Inclusive Recruitment: We work closely with employees to help them work at their best, including making adjustments such as flexible working, describing available working patterns, providing equipment or making changes to the workplace. If you're an applicant with disabilities and have previously been in or currently in care, a carer or someone who has served in the Armed Forces and you meet the essential criteria of the role, you are guaranteed to reach the first stage of assessment under ourGuaranteed Assessment Scheme. Data and Privacy: For details of how we use your data please see our privacy notice. Important Information: Please note that should a vacancy that has been released for internal or external recruitment be deemed suitable for a current employee at risk of redundancy, it can be pulled back at any point, up to the post being formally offered to a candidate who is not at risk of redundancy. While we embrace the use of AI as an innovative tool to maximise our services at Oldham Council, we are looking for authenticity in applications we receive. We therefore ask you to think carefully if choosing to use AI when completing your application and ask that you ensure you read all instructions carefully and that your application is written by you and reflects your skills, knowledge and enthusiasm.

Homeless Prevention - Housing Support Officers x 2 £28,593.00 per annum 37 hours per week, based in preston at our dock-side offices What will you be doing in this role? Providing support and housing management services to people in their own homes; you will assist our tenants to develop their skills and to overcome barriers to living independently; using a range of coaching, training and support methods. You will be providing support using a person-centred approach that promotes independence, responsibility, healthy lifestyles, and personal wellbeing and you will build relationships with them by spending quality time helping them to develop community connections. What are we looking for in you? <ul><li>You will have lived experience or have worked with vulnerable adults or people who have experienced homelessness.</li><li>You will have the opportunity to support tenants who may have faced multiple challenges, with empathy and without judgement.</li><li>You will play a key role in empowering our tenants to recognise and pursue their personal goals and aspirations.</li><li>You will be confident working in high-pressure situations and handling conflict effectively when it arises.</li><li>You will will bring compassion and strong listening skills to your role.</li><li>You will be driven and you will thrive in a team environment.</li><li>You will be open to learning and developing new skills.</li></ul>It would nice if you also had: <ul><li>Experience of providing intensive housing management or housing related support.</li><li>Understanding or experience of drug and alcohol services, social services or those for people experiencing mental ill health.</li><li>Experience of completing risk assessments and support plans</li></ul>An important bit! Inclusion is key for us. We would love to hear from people from diverse backgrounds for this role, and second languages come in handy. Working Arrangements: This role involves working in the community, but you will be based at Harbour House. 37 hrs per week; Monday to Friday. You must hold a current driving licence and have use of a vehicle insured for business purposes. Why work at Community Gateway? Our team are what makes us who we are. We aim for a great employee experience and that includes offering a range of benefits, including a generous holiday allowance beginning at 26 days plus bank holidays and including your birthday off and Christmas closure. We also offer free parking, free breakfasts, a company-paid health cashplan for you and your dependents (including 24/7 GP), reward and recognition scheme and much more. A bit more about us: Community Gateway own and manage around 7000 homes across the city of Preston, but we are so much more than just a landlord. We aim to offer great customer service, providing safe, well-maintained and affordable homes, and making a positive difference to the communities in which we work. We make sure that we manage our business to the highest of standards and are working to create a sustainable future. And finally, we want to be a great place to work....so if you think you have the skills, experience and can live our values, then we want to hear from you.. If you haven't done so already, check out the candidate pack on our website for more about us and top tips for your application. Dates for your diary: The closing date for this role is Thursday 30th October 2025 at midnight with interviews expected to be held week commencing 10th November 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applicants so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Housing Support Officers

Homeless Prevention Project Worker £28,593 per annum 37 hours per week Location - The Spires, Maudland Bank, Preston This role is based at The Spires, our 26-bed scheme which provides temporary accommodation for individuals who have experienced rough sleeping or are at risk of rough sleeping. The scheme provides high-quality support services and accommodation to residents who face multiple disadvantage. As a Project Worker, you will support a small case load of tenants using a person-centred, strengths-based approach that promotes independence, responsibility and personal wellbeing. You will work with our tenants to develop personalised safety and move on plans, and you will build relationships with them by spending quality time helping them to develop community connections. What we are looking for: <ul><li>You'll be a team player who shares our company values of Be One Team; Aim High; Own It; Do The Right Thing; Put Tenants At The Heart Of All We Do.</li><li>You'll have previous experience working with people facing multiple disadvantage and/or homelessness</li><li>You'll have previous housing or support experience </li><li>You'll be compassionate and have excellent listening skills</li><li>You'll have the ability to help our tenants value themselves and realise their goals and aspirations</li><li>You'll be able to work well under pressure and manage conflict when it arises</li><li>You'll be motivated, confident and willing to learn new skills</li></ul>It would be great if you also had: <ul><li>Experience of completing risk assessments and support plans</li></ul>An important bit! Inclusion is key for us. We would love to hear from people from diverse backgrounds for this role, and second languages come in handy. Working Arrangements: This role is based at The Spires, Maudland Bank, Preston. There will be a requirement from time-to-time to travel to our main office Harbour House based at the docklands, Preston, to attend meetings, training and other events. The weekly hours for the role are 37 per week to be worked on a rota basis, with a requirement to work one Saturday in every three weeks. Why work at Community Gateway? Our team are what makes us who we are. We aim for a great employee experience and that includes offering a range of benefits, including a generous holiday allowance beginning at 26 days plus bank holidays, including your birthday off and Christmas closure. We also offer free parking, free breakfasts, a company-paid health cashplan for you and your dependents (including free 24/7 GP access), a reward and recognition scheme and much more. Take a look at our full benefits poster on this advert for more details! A bit more about us: Community Gateway own and manage around 7000 homes across the city of Preston, but we are so much more than just a landlord. We aim to offer great customer service, providing safe, well-maintained and affordable homes, and making a positive difference to the communities in which we work. We make sure that we manage our business to the highest of standards and are working to create a sustainable future. And finally, we want to be a great place to work....so if you think you have the skills, experience and can live our values, then we want to hear from you.. If you haven't done so already, check out the candidate pack on our website for more about us and top tips for your application. Dates for your diary: The closing date for this role is Thursday 30th October 2025 at midnight with interviews expected to be held Friday 7th November 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applicants so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Homeless Prevention Project Worker

Assistant Project Worker - Homeless Prevention £26,000 per annum 37 hours per week Location - The Spires, Maudland Bank, Preston What will you be doing in this role? This role is based at The Spires a 26-bed, scheme which provides temporary accommodation for individuals who have experienced rough sleeping or are at risk of rough sleeping. Working alongside the Project Workers and Scheme Manager, you will provide ad hoc support, monitor visitors to the service, respond to enquiries and organise and deliver activities designed to promote inclusion and develop skills. What we are looking for: You don't need previous support or housing experience, but we do look for the below: <ul><li>You'll be a team player who shares our values of Be One Team; Aim High; Own It; Do The Right Thing; Put Tenants At The Heart Of All We Do.</li><li>You'll be able to work with our tenants without judgement</li><li>You'll be compassionate and have excellent listening skills</li><li>You'll have the ability to help our tenants value themselves and realise their goals and aspirations</li><li>You'll be able to work well under pressure and manage conflict when it arises</li><li>You'll be motivated, confident and willing to learn new skills</li></ul>It would be great if you also had: <ul><li>A qualification in housing or health and social care </li><li>Understanding or experience of drug and alcohol services, social services or those for people experiencing mental ill health</li><li>Have worked in a people-facing role previously, or personally experienced, multiple disadvantage and/or homelessness</li><li>Previous housing or support experience </li></ul>An important bit! Inclusion is key for us. We would love to hear from people from diverse backgrounds for this role, and second languages come in handy. Working Arrangements: This role is based at The Spires, Maudland Bank, Preston. There will be a requirement from time-to-time to travel to our main office Harbour House based at the docklands, Preston, to attend meetings, training and other events. The weekly hours for the role are 37 per week to be worked on a rota basis, with a requirement to work one Saturday in every three weeks. Why work at Community Gateway? Our team are what makes us who we are. We aim for a great employee experience and that includes offering a range of benefits, including a generous holiday allowance beginning at 26 days plus bank holidays and including your birthday off and Christmas closure. We also offer free parking, free breakfasts, a company-paid health cashplan for you and your dependents (including 24/7 GP), reward and recognition scheme and much more. A bit more about us: Community Gateway own and manage around 7000 homes across the city of Preston, but we are so much more than just a landlord. We aim to offer great customer service, providing safe, well-maintained and affordable homes, and making a positive difference to the communities in which we work. We make sure that we manage our business to the highest of standards and are working to create a sustainable future. And finally, we want to be a great place to work....so if you think you have the skills, experience and can live our values, then we want to hear from you.. If you haven't done so already, check out the candidate pack on our website for more about us and top tips for your application. Dates for your diary: The closing date for this role is Thursday 30th October 2025 at midnight with interviews expected to be held week commencing 10th November 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applicants so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Assistant Project Worker - Homeless Prevention

Job Introduction At Turning Point we provide services across the whole country which delivers end to end drug and alcohol treatment and support, family services, housing advice and support for those in contact with the criminal justice system, needle exchange system, and custody outreach. We are a specialist in delivering whole treatment system approaches across cities and county areas, which has led to the reduction in people falling through gaps between services and delivers improved outcomes. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Horizons, a vibrant new partnership delivering substance use treatment and recovery services in Bristol. Horizons is delivered in partnership between Turning Point, Bristol Drugs Project, and seven other local and national partners. The partnership combines Turning Point's experience as an outstanding national substance use provider together with Bristol Drugs Project's long history of excellent service delivery in the city. As a Drug and Alcohol Recovery Worker based in our Homelessness team, and working across our three hubs in North, South and Central Bristol, you'll make a real difference in the community and to their lives as you develop the personal, flexible and realistic support packages they need to help turn things around. The salary scale for our Recovery Worker roles is between £25,116 - £29,383. See our full salary scale below. Starting salary will be dependant on experience with annual pay progression up to scale point 5. 1 £25,116 2 £26,121 3 £27,166 4 £28,253 5 £29,383 You will have opportunities to progress your career with a structured learning journey and clearly defined career pathways that will enable you to achieve your long-term goals and work to your strengths. Whether you are looking to progress into a management and leadership role or to be a specialist in your field as an Advanced Substance Use Practitioner at Turning point we will support and encourage you on your career journey. Role Responsibility The successful candidate will support the Homelessness Team in taking a hands-on approach to reducing drug related harm in Bristol. This will include managing a case load of clients seeking harm reduction advice, Opiate Substitution Therapy (OST) and/or Tier 4 (in-patient) treatment. You will spend much of your time working alongside key partners so the ability to manage relationships with housing services, primary care and mental health services, are essential. The successful candidate will work in partnership with the wider Bristol Horizons teams in delivering the ambitions of the Horizons service. To do this you must be organised, resilient, focused, able to work in a team or independently, have good communication skills, and be innovative in your approach. As well as the responsibility of having a case load, your regular duties will include: <ul><li>Providing harm reduction interventions such as Naloxone, needle exchange and Blood Bourne Virus (BBV) Testing </li><li>Street Outreach </li><li>Hostel Inreach </li></ul>This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to play an integral role in a new and developing service. The Ideal Candidate Having handled a significant caseload in a busy environment as a Recovery Worker, Outreach Worker or similar, you'll have a deep understanding of substance use and homelessness. It's an extremely varied role, so flexibility and knowledge of relapse and other barriers to treatment will be vital. Completing assessments with new service users, delivering key working sessions, compiling risk assessments and risk management plans, care planning and reduction plans are just some of the varied duties you will be providing. Excellent IT skills with knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook etc. are essential for this role. Holding a full driving licence and having access to a car is desirable. About us As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer. We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support. What Benefits Will I Receive? We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career - we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes: <ul><li>25 days' paid holiday a year + Bank Holidays, increasing with each year of service up to 27 days + Bank Holidays. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost.</li><li>Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following this link to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees. Turning Point Benefits</li></ul>We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date.

Homelessness Recovery Worker

Due to internal movement within the service, we're excited to offer opportunities for passionate individuals to join our team as Homelessness Prevention Officers. We have two permanent positions available and one 12 month maternity cover position available. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive housing advice across a range of options, including private rentals, owner-occupied properties, and social housing allocations. You'll play a key part in preventing homelessness through early intervention, mediation, and proactive casework. We're looking for someone who is: <ul><li>Passionate about making a real difference in the lives of people facing homelessness.</li><li>Proactive and able to manage their own caseload effectively.</li><li>Knowledgeable, with a strong understanding of housing and homelessness legislation, including the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and Children Act 1989.</li><li>Creative and solution-focused, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Experienced in building and maintaining strong working relationships with partners and stakeholders.</li></ul>You'll be responsible for investigating homelessness applications and making decisions in line with current legislation. A commitment to ongoing learning and participation in relevant training is essential. If you're enthusiastic about what we do and have the skills we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Zoe Sutcliffe 01706924448 <a href="mailto:zoe.sutcliffe2@rochdale.gov.uk" target="_blank">zoe.sutcliffe2@rochdale.gov.uk</a>. How to Apply: Please complete the application form, clearly demonstrating how you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification attached below. Additional Information: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Internal RBC applicants: If applying for a temporary post, please seek secondment approval from your Service Director (or nominated representative) before submitting your application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Homelessness Prevention Officer

Job Introduction Job Title: Tenancy Management Officer Salary: £28,000 - £30,395 Contract: Permanent Location: Regional Worker (Lancashire) Weekly Hours: 35 So.... What is this role exactly? We have an exciting opportunity for a Tenancy Management Officer to cover areas in and around the Rosendale, Burnley, Preston, and Fylde area. What will my working week look like? You will live locally in or around East Lancashire, to be able to cover your patch. You will also need to be based within a reasonable travelling distance of our Head Office in Birchwood, Warrington to attend meetings and training courses when needed. What will I be responsible for doing? First and foremost, you will be working independently, taking the lead on the delivery of a first class, end-to-end customer focused tenancy management service. One of the great things about this role is you will have the flexibility to manage your own diary, choose a suitable working location that works for you and your customer base and be able to influence how our estates and neighbourhoods look and feel. It's a very rewarding and exciting time to join Your Housing Group! And what would make me stand out from the crowd? To be a successful as a Tenancy Management Officer here at YHG, you will have... • Knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework of social housing and property / tenancy management • Good knowledge of best practice in safeguarding adults and safeguarding children • A good level of understanding of Housing Management and relevant Housing services Ideally, you will... • Have a passion for delivering consistently high levels of customer service and making a positive difference to our customers lives. • Be a real team player, working closely with colleagues within your own team and cross department decisions. This role is really suited to someone who likes to lead, drive and deliver results that will improve Your Housing Group's vision of being a sector leading landlord and one that really values its staff and customers as it's number one priority. If you feel this could be the right role for you, we would love to hear from you! Please check out the role profile, which is attached/available by visiting the vacancy on Your Housing Group's website - <a href="http://www.yourhousinggroup.co.uk/careers" target="_blank">www.yourhousinggroup.co.uk/careers</a>. That all sounds great, what's in it for me? In return we offer £28,000 - £30,395 for a 35-hour week, and 25 days annual leave (holidays also increase with time served) plus Bank Holidays, but our employee offering provides much more than just a competitive salary and holiday allowance. We trust our people to manage their own diaries, if you need time for an appointment, the school run or an exercise class, as long as it fits with business needs, we're open to what works for you too. And when you need to collaborate with your team, you can visit Youggle House - our wellbeing, social, collaboration and meeting space, in Birchwood, Warrington. On top of this, we'll provide you with a great benefits package, including a contributory pension where we match whatever you choose to contribute (up to 8%), an advanced level healthcare cash plan, that doesn't just provide dental and optician cashback but also health and wellbeing benefits (such as 24/7 GP Access, money back from prescriptions and alternative therapy treatments) and an amazing discount scheme that gives you access to half price cinema tickets, subsidised gym memberships and a huge range of discounts with some of the biggest high street and online names. For more of our great benefits, please see the benefits information sheet attached/ available by visiting the vacancy on Your Housing Group's career's website - <a href="http://www.yourhousinggroup.co.uk/careers" target="_blank">www.yourhousinggroup.co.uk/careers</a>. And who are Your Housing Group? Your Housing Group is a registered social landlord helping people at every stage of life to live in quality homes they can afford. As one of the North's sector-leading landlords, we are proud to play our role in tackling the UK's housing crisis by continually reinvesting in our 29,000 properties and tailoring our services to meet the diverse needs of our customers. We also build over 1,000 new homes each year. We're an employer of choice, over 88% of colleagues here recommend us as a 'great place to work'. Additions As part of our pre-employment checks, this role requires the successful applicant to complete a satisfactory Basic DBS check. Closing Date: Friday 31st October 2025 We review applications as they're received and reserve the right to close this advert early; if you're interested, please apply ASAP to avoid disappointment. Your Housing Group values diversity and encourages applications from all communities. Your Housing Group operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicants who declare they have a disability, if these applicants meet the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview. Your Housing Group welcomes applications from our customers, however, access to confidential information and probity will be explored to determine whether there is a potential conflict of interest or security issue present which may prevent the Group from being able to proceed with the application. YHG1

Tenancy Management Officer

Job Introduction Are You a Different Kind of Support Worker? If so, then this post could definitely be for you! Our Story: Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports. Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It's an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services. We are immensely proud that when asked what's great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been 'our colleagues'. Our Team: Halton Supported Housing Network is a group of 19 houses across Runcorn and Widnes, providing accommodation and support for adults with learning and physical disabilities in the community. We are putting people first and focusing on what people with a disability can do as oppose to what they cannot; supporting people in such a diverse way is one of the main reasons why Halton Supported Housing Network has won national awards. We believe that people with a disability should be the drivers in their lives not the passengers; therefore, person centered support workers need to support and engage people to take the lead in living in their own homes. The service has multiple vacancies for committed individuals to act in the capacity of Support Worker, promoting people with disabilities to engage in all aspects of their daily living and linking into meaningful opportunities within their local community. Hours: various hours available ranging from 6 hours to 37 hours per week, so whatever your situation we feel we could have the right position for you, to enable you to enjoy a positive work/life balance. Your Contributions: • Supporting individuals to live independently in their community • Administer, record and store medication according to HBC medication policy • Ensure all persons are safeguarded and are always supported according to their individual support plans . • Complete all relevant documentation clear and concisely • Be open , honest and transparent at all times The ability to drive and be flexible at all times is desirable. The role will include working alongside people who at times can display behavior that can be challenging. Ideally, but not essential you will have NVQ qualifications in Adult Social Care and experience in working with Physical disabilities and being able to undertake personal care is also essential. This is a lone working post, and you should therefore be comfortable working on this basis. This is a challenging but extremely rewarding role which, working on a Rota basis, may include work at weekends, bank holidays and some sleep-in duties. Additional enhancements for unsociable hours worked are payable. Our Offer: Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including: • A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service • Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions • 3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme • Investment in your personal development • Free Car Parking at HBC sites • Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme Next Steps: At Halton Borough Council, we want all our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Emma Berrington on 0151 5116965. <a href="mailto:Emma.berrington@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">Emma.berrington@halton.gov.uk</a> Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 17th November 2025. At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you - <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a> Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you're interested, please complete your application as early as possible. We look forward to receiving your application!

Support Worker - Halton Supported Housing Network

Contract Type: Permanent Salary: Grade G. SCP 23 £34,434 - SCP 28 £39,152 Hours Per Week: 36hours Base Location: Tameside Housing Advice, Old Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 7RL Assessment Date: w/c 10th November 2025 The Role The role of Homeless Prevention Officer is based at Tameside Housing Advice which is the homeless prevention service for Tameside, offering advice, information and housing options for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. As a Homeless Prevention Officer you will ensure effective access to housing advice and assistance to prevent or relieve homelessness. You will have a busy and varied workload that will involve completing homeless assessments to proactively determine the duties owed to applicants and prevent homelessness through timely and appropriate actions under the current homeless legislation including developing and managing a Personal Housing Plans. To ensure vulnerable customers are supported with their housing and address their support needs in accordance with the council's policies, relevant agreements and legislation. About You You will be a great multitasker and be able to manage and prioritise a busy workload. You will have the ability to analyse, process and retrieve information via computer records and prioritise complex tasks. Have a high level of customer service skills. Be a team player and be able to build strong working partnerships. It would also be an added advantage if you were able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Housing Act 1996: Part 6 &amp; Part 7 and other relevant regulations and legislation About Us Come shape the future of Tameside with us! Message from Julian Jackson, Director of Place at Tameside Council. "Since joining Team Tameside in September 2022, I've been proud to work alongside a hardworking and passionate team that's making a real difference to our borough. "Our Place Directorate is at the heart of shaping Tameside-covering everything from planning and highways to parks, culture, arts, environmental services, and facilities management. Whether it's keeping our streets clean, improving green spaces, or driving forward exciting regeneration projects, our work makes a direct impact on the lives of residents and businesses every day. ''We've already delivered some amazing projects, like Ashton Old Baths, and are currently working on master plans for our town centres in Stalybridge, Hyde, with projects like Ashton Mayoral Development Zone, and Godley Green Green Garden Village also set to create new homes, jobs and commercial spaces. But it's not just about developments- day to day it's about making sure our core services are modern, efficient, and able to support thriving communities and safeguard our heritage buildings and asssets for the future. To do that, we need passionate people to join us. If you want to be part of a team that's driving real change, improving local services, and shaping the future of Tameside, we'd love to have you on board. Come and be part of something great. Let's build the future of Tameside together!'' At Tameside, we are committed to ensuring all our Citizens lead long, fulfilling and healthy lives. We are committed to supporting economic growth, providing high quality health and care services, protecting our most vulnerable and creating strong and supportive, self-sufficient communities. We recognise that our people drive our success and enable the organisation to deliver on its vision, purpose and priorities, and that our people are our most important resource and asset. Our values underpin our practice and behaviours, and are at the heart of everything that we do; and we understand that how we do things is just as important as what we do. We pride ourselves on living by our STRIVE values of Support, Trust, Respect, Integrity, Value Diversity and Engage. Our values underpin our practice and behaviours and are at the heart of everything that we do. How we do things are just as important as what we do. Our employees' skills, experience and knowledge are essential to our success along with their happiness, wellbeing, commitment, enthusiasm and motivation to be the best they can be. Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship. We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria. Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here For further information about this role please contact the recruiting manager Carol Halton on 0161 342 4352 or <a href="mailto:carol.halton@tameside.gov.uk" target="_blank">carol.halton@tameside.gov.uk</a>

Housing &amp; Support Officer - Sutton &amp; Epsom Have you got the passion and resilience to support and empower Transform clients to develop their independence and daily living skills? Housing management activities form part of this role, along with supporting clients daily, to empower them to resolve their problems to reach positive outcomes. If you have relevant experience of working with vulnerable people or have transferable skills, we would like to hear from you. If you'd like to work for us but have no previous experience? That's fine, as training will be provided. Salary - £26,750 per annum plus benefits (prorata for part time ) Location - Sutton &amp; Epsom Team based in Wallington Full time - 37hrs per week (part time hours available ) It is essential that you have a full valid driving licence and use of your own car for business purposes. Successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. About you You will be reflecting Transform's values in everything you do, as part of our team you will act as a keyworker to named clients, and support clients to achieve their goals and live as independently as possible, whilst ensuring they are safe and able to manage risks appropriately. A little more about your core tasks as a Housing &amp; Support Officer: <ul><li>Ability to develop non-judgmental professional relationships with clients </li><li>The ability to manage your own time, delivering outcomes, meeting deadlines</li><li>Computer literacy (Excel, Word, Outlook and the Internet) </li></ul>Tick most of the boxes but not all? The best candidate rarely does. So, if you are excited by the role and can do most of what we are looking for, go ahead and apply; you could be exactly who we need. For an informal discussion about the role please email <a href="mailto:alevy@transformhousing.org.uk" target="_blank">alevy@transformhousing.org.uk</a> to arrange a call to discuss the post further or apply directly. About Transform Housing &amp; Support We believe that everyone should be able to live independent and fulfilling lives. We provide housing and support for many socially excluded and vulnerable people across Surrey, parts of Berkshire, West Sussex and the London Borough of Sutton. Why work at Transform Transform is a place where all colleagues are valued. We want to make sure colleagues have the flexibility they need to balance their personal lives and do well at work. We focus on outcomes and are open to different ways of working including flexible hours where possible. Our benefits are great too and include: <ul><li>28 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time) </li><li>An additional 1 day (pro rata) per annum wellbeing day </li><li>A defined contribution pension scheme </li><li>Training and development opportunities </li><li>Interest-free staff loans </li><li>Flexible working options </li><li>The opportunity to buy or sell up to five days annual leave per holiday year </li><li>Life assurance cover </li></ul>Other things you need to know At Transform we celebrate diversity and know that it is critical for our success. We work hard to make sure we're inclusive, so we want to hear from anyone who is great at what they do and who shares our values. If you need any adjustments during the application or selection process so you can do your best, just let us know. We will be happy to help. We review CVs as we receive them and interview as soon as we have applications that look like a good match, so apply as soon as you can to avoid missing out.

Housing & Support Officer

Place and Economic Growth Communities Directorate Homelessness Prevention Officer Ref: 000928 Contract: Permanent Salary: £34,434 - £38,220 per annum (Grade 6) Hours: 36.66 per week Based: The Office is based at Civic Centre, West Street, Oldham, OL1 1UT Closing Date: Monday 27th October 2025 Interview Dates: TBC. Role Overview: This role will deliver high quality, customer focused advice and support to people in Oldham who find themselves homeless or at risk of homelessness. This will include providing housing advice to people in the district and completing investigations into applications from customers who are at risk of homelessness as defined by the statutory duties under Housing Act 1996 Part VII, the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and relevant case law. The successful postholder will provide support to the Council in delivering its statutory homelessness duties by taking homeless applications in an effective manner and ensuring the council is legally compliant, and meeting performance targets and standards. Key Requirements: <ul><li>To provide a professional and effective housing options interview and homelessness investigation, taking a full application from customers and ensuring duties are carried out at the relevant stages within homelessness legislation. </li><li>To undertake detailed casework with customers who are homeless or threatened with homelessness. This includes an assessment of legal duties owed, housing and support needs, the production of Personal Housing Plans and consideration of all suitable interventions and potential solutions to prevent homelessness. </li><li>To write and issue all required notifications, letters of referral to other authorities where the customer's local connection lies elsewhere and outcome letters to advise the customer of the outcome of their initial interview. This includes 'minded to letters' and the drafting of the statutory s184 notification letters which must be approved by a manager before being sent.</li></ul>If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the 'About You' or 'Supporting Statement' section of your application. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and therefore expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. About Us: We want Oldham to have vibrant, safe neighbourhoods where people are proud to live with opportunities for healthier, more fulfilled lives; and a sustainable, thriving economy. As we look to the future, the challenges may be significant, but so are the opportunities. We've identified three missions with our residents and partners, focusing on what will deliver the biggest impact: A Great Place to Live, Healthier, Happier Lives, and Green and Growing. We're looking for candidates who will support us to achieve our ambitions and we encourage you to download our Corporate Plan: Ready for the Future and our Oldham Plan for further information. Our Values and Behaviours: By driving innovation, investing in our people, and championing our communities, we will ensure that Oldham continues to be a place where everyone can live their best life. To support this, we have three core values which define who we are and how we operate. These are 'Proud, Ambitious, and Together', and they shape our culture, inform our decisions, and inspire us to deliver on our commitments to the people of Oldham. We have translated these values into five behaviours which guide our actions and are the standards we hold ourselves to, day in and day out: <ul><li>Work with a resident focus </li><li>Support local leaders</li><li>Committed to the borough</li><li>Delivery high performance</li><li>Take ownership and drive change</li></ul>You can find out more about our values and behaviours on our greater.jobs Oldham page Our Benefits Package: At Oldham Council we offer a great benefits package for our employees, which includes the following: <ul><li>25 days annual leave which increases after 5 and 10-years' service</li><li>The option to purchase additional annual leave. </li><li>An attractive LGPS benefit pension scheme with the option to make shared cost additional voluntary contributions. </li><li>Discounted gym membership with Oldham Active. </li><li>Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating-out, eating-in, travel, motoring and more.</li><li>Salary sacrifice scheme for home and electronics and Cycle to Work. </li><li>Wellbeing support, including a Mental Health First Aider network and an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support.</li><li>Staff recognition and celebration events.</li><li>Peer support groups</li></ul>Inclusive Recruitment: We work closely with employees to help them work at their best, including making adjustments such as flexible working, describing available working patterns, providing equipment or making changes to the workplace. If you're an applicant with disabilities and have previously been in or currently in care, a carer or someone who has served in the Armed Forces and you meet the essential criteria of the role, you are guaranteed to reach the first stage of assessment under ourGuaranteed Assessment Scheme. Data and Privacy: For details of how we use your data please see our privacy notice. Important Information: Please note that should a vacancy that has been released for internal or external recruitment be deemed suitable for a current employee at risk of redundancy, it can be pulled back at any point, up to the post being formally offered to a candidate who is not at risk of redundancy. While we embrace the use of AI as an innovative tool to maximise our services at Oldham Council, we are looking for authenticity in applications we receive. We therefore ask you to think carefully if choosing to use AI when completing your application and ask that you ensure you read all instructions carefully and that your application is written by you and reflects your skills, knowledge and enthusiasm.

Independent Living Support Worker - British Sign Language (training provided) Who We Are The Percy Hedley Foundation is one of the largest regional charities supporting people with a range of learning and physical needs. We take a person centred, flexible approach to the care and support we provide. We work towards excellence every day and our team members are committed to delivering the very best outcomes for the people we support. Our dynamic and flexible service is tailored to the specific needs of the individual, making it easier to live, learn and be part of a world adapting to change. The Role We are looking to appoint a BSL (British Sign Language) Independent Living Support Worker. This is an exciting opportunity to help build our BSL ISL provision and provide excellent support. Due to the demands of the service, successful candidates must complete and pass British Sign Language Level 1. Training will be provided and consists of approximately three 10 week modules, 2 hours per week. The property is a 2 bedroom home located in a residential area in Newcastle, a short walk from the City Centre, St James Park, the Town Moore and Leazes Park as well as local transport services which opens up the whole of the North East to the people we support. There is also parking available. Our BSL Independent Supported Living scheme is a home for 2 young individuals who are leaving college and require support with everyday living tasks, cooking, cleaning, personal care, organising fun social activities, support to health appointments and to live as independently as possible. One young person that you will be supporting will have seizure activity which is generally nocturnal. This person can also have escalated behaviours and self-injurious behaviours. The other young person has a dysphagia need with an IDDSI Level 6 soft and bite sized diet. Full training will be given to support both individuals. You will need to be enthusiastic, friendly, enjoy your work and have a positive outlook on life and a real desire to help people achieve their goals and reach their full potential. A great team player, who is flexible, organised and has the skills to work with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the people we support receive the highest level of care is required. Being able to adapt and respond to evolving situations with a person-centred approach is essential for an independent living scheme. There are also times when the people we support will need support with managing behaviours of concern. Where there are training needs identified these will be provided. We would love to hear from you and welcome all applications. Please click here for the job description. Why Work for Us At Percy Hedley we encourage career development and progression. We run a robust training programme and also have development opportunities across the wider Foundation. We also offer the following benefits to staff: <ul><li>20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time staff)</li><li>Access to a rewards scheme designed to save money on shopping</li><li>Contributory Pension Scheme </li><li>Induction and ongoing training</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li><li>Wellbeing support (including occupational health, physio services and counselling services)</li></ul>Click here for more information on the benefits available: <a href="https://www.percyhedley.org.uk/vacancies/staff-benefits/" target="_blank">https://www.percyhedley.org.uk/vacancies/staff-benefits/</a> We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS and barring checks as well as other employment clearances such as referencing in line with our regulator's legislation requirements. Please note that this role is classed as regulated activity as it involves working directly with children and/or vulnerable adults. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-declaration form prior to interview, and all candidates will be subject to an online check prior to interview. Please note it is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and the Percy Hedley Foundation has the right to respond appropriately. As a disability confident employer who is registered and accredited by the scheme, we would encourage all applications but please reach out if you require any guidance or support in your application. Please access the following link for our vulnerable adults protection policy: Adult Safeguarding Policy This recruitment is ongoing therefore the vacancy will close when a suitable applicant has been appointed.

Independent Living Support Worker - British Sign Language (training provided)

Job Introduction Bradford Cyrenians provides a range of supported housing for vulnerable communities, our services are flexible and user-led, with a focus on prevention, enabling individuals to take control of their lives. We are recruiting for a Supported Housing Officer for our Homes4Life service. In the first instance this role is temporary for 12 months with a possibility of extension. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about providing the best possible support to our service users Working flexibly between the hours of 8.00am to 8:00pm Monday to Friday. Shift work on a rota is a requirement of the role. May be required to work weekends or other shifts in an emergency. Salary - £23000. The candidate needs to be highly motivated and have the passion, enthusiasm and commitment towards making a difference to the lives of vulnerable communities. The Hostel &amp; Homes4Life service is there to provide a dual function of housing related support and intensive housing management to service users To provide and promote practical and emotional support in order to assist in the development of life skills and enable service users to move on into independent accommodation. We work with Bradford Councils Housing Options service, utilising the referrals and allocations process to ensure that we maximise on occupancy and support vulnerable clients into our services. If you are interested in the post and wish to find out more you can speak to Shashmin Thomas on 01274 481039 Please request an application pack to be either posted or emailed by contacting: Jamila Khanum on 01274 905676 or <a href="mailto:jamila@bradfordcyrenians.org.uk" target="_blank">jamila@bradfordcyrenians.org.uk</a> The closing date for completed applications is Friday 31st October 5pm. Shortlisting for the position is based on a returned application form only. Please see Bradford Cyrenians website for more information about our services <a href="http://www.bradfordcyrenians.org.uk" target="_blank">www.bradfordcyrenians.org.uk</a> A full induction and peer mentoring programme will be provided to the successful candidate

Bradford Cyrenians - Supported Housing Officer

Independent Living Support Worker - British Sign Language (qualified) Who We Are The Percy Hedley Foundation is one of the largest regional charities supporting people with a range of learning and physical needs. We take a person centred, flexible approach to the care and support we provide. We work towards excellence every day and our team members are committed to delivering the very best outcomes for the people we support. Our dynamic and flexible service is tailored to the specific needs of the individual, making it easier to live, learn and be part of a world adapting to change. The Role We are looking to appoint a new team of qualified BSL (British Sign Language) Independent Living Support Workers, this is an exciting opportunity to help build our BSL ISL Provision and provide excellent support. Due to the demands of the service, we are looking for candidates who hold a BSL qualification. The property is a 2 bedroom home located in a residential area in Newcastle, a short walk from the City Centre, St James Park, the Town Moore and Leazes Park as well as local transport services which opens up the whole of the North East to the people we support. There is also parking available. Our BSL Independent Supported Living scheme is a home for 2 young individuals who are leaving college and require support with everyday living tasks, cooking, cleaning, personal care, organising fun social activities, support to health appointments and to live as independently as possible. One young person that you will be supporting will have seizure activity which is generally nocturnal. This person can also have escalated behaviours and self-injurious behaviours. The other young person has a dysphagia need with an IDDSI Level 6 soft and bite sized diet. Full training will be given to support both individuals. You will need to be enthusiastic, friendly, enjoy your work and have a positive outlook on life and a real desire to help people achieve their goals and reach their full potential. A great team player, who is flexible, organised and has the skills to work with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the people we support receive the highest level of care is required. Being able to adapt and respond to evolving situations with a person-centred approach is essential for an independent living scheme. There are also times when the people we support will need support with managing behaviours of concern. Where there are training needs identified these will be provided. We would love to hear from you and welcome all applications. Please see attached job description. Why Work for Us At Percy Hedley we encourage career development and progression. We run a robust training programme and also have development opportunities across the wider Foundation. We also offer the following benefits to staff: <ul><li>20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time staff)</li><li>Access to a rewards scheme designed to save money on shopping</li><li>Contributory Pension Scheme </li><li>Induction and ongoing training</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li><li>Wellbeing support (including occupational health, physio services and counselling services)</li></ul>Click here for more information on the benefits available: <a href="https://www.percyhedley.org.uk/vacancies/staff-benefits/" target="_blank">https://www.percyhedley.org.uk/vacancies/staff-benefits/</a> We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS and barring checks as well as other employment clearances such as referencing in line with our regulator's legislation requirements. Please note that this role is classed as regulated activity as it involves working directly with children and/or vulnerable adults. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-declaration form prior to interview, and all candidates will be subject to an online check prior to interview. Please note it is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and the Percy Hedley Foundation has the right to respond appropriately. As a disability confident employer who is registered and accredited by the scheme, we would encourage all applications but please reach out if you require any guidance or support in your application. Please access the following link for our vulnerable adults protection policy: Adult Safeguarding Policy This recruitment is ongoing therefore the vacancy will close when a suitable applicant has been appointed.

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