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Sanctuary manages rented and shared ownership homes and supports community initiatives for thousands of customers across England. Our staff help make a real difference to the quality of people's lives. Scheme Manager - Part Time Stoke on Trent £23,682 - £24,414 per year 35 hours per week We have an opportunity for a Scheme Manager to join our Sanctuary Independent Living Service, based in Leek. The main purpose of this role is to encourage residents to maintain their well-being and independence and to support the delivery of high quality, safe and value for money housing management services that meet customer and organisational objectives. The role of Scheme Manager will include: <ul><li>Supporting residents by providing information to promote independence, good health and wellbeing </li><li>Completing mandatory compliance tasks along with health and safety checks </li><li>Reporting and monitoring repairs to conclusion, ensuring all necessary paperwork is completed </li><li>Delivering high quality customer service by resolving problems and complaints </li><li>Providing administrative support, including maintaining accurate records in a timely manner </li><li>Completing Sign Ups, Terminations, Settling in Visits</li><li>Covering other schemes as and when required</li></ul>Skills and experiences: <ul><li>Numeracy and literacy to the equivalent of GCSE Grade C or above in English and Maths </li><li>Proven experience of working with older people and understanding their individual needs or similar </li><li>Ability to work alone and manage workloads to meet deadlines </li><li>Working knowledge of handling confidential and sensitive information </li><li>Good interpersonal and customer care skills </li><li>Proficient User of Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook </li><li>Travel is a requirement of the role, therefore a full valid driving licence is essential</li></ul>Why work for us? We are a not-for-profit housing association, and own and manage around 125,000 homes. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture, and nurture and reward talent. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people's lives. Our Benefits As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering: <ul><li>25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays (pro rata)</li></ul><ul><li>A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary</li><li>Life Assurance</li><li>Employee Advice Service including counselling</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Voluntary health plans </li><li>Employee discounts </li><li>Wellbeing support and tools</li><li>Employee recognition scheme</li><li>Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues</li></ul><ul><li>Role salary is £23,682 (rising to £24,414 after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance) </li></ul>The full time equivalent salary for this role is £25,374 based on 37.5 hours per week rising to £26,159 after 12 months service and subject to satisfactory performance View the job profile (if the link is unavailable please visit the Sanctuary careers website) Closing Date: 9 October 2025 If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you - <a href="mailto:housing.recruitment@sanctuary.co.uk" target="_blank">housing.recruitment@sanctuary.co.uk</a> We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application. View more detail about what it's like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at - <a href="http://www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team" target="_blank">www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team</a> Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers' needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary's commitment to our Disability Confident employer status. Building Equality and Diversity Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working. A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Housing Services Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.

Scheme Manager

The role As a Service Coordinator you'll support customers who have complex needs and/or are experiencing multiple disadvantage including: substance use, mental health, offending and rough sleeping/homelessness. You'll coordinate their access to a wide range of services and lead on the design and delivery of a service coordination plan alongside the customer and other essential agencies. Job requirements <ul> <li>Provide flexible, compassionate support to customers with complex needs, including homelessness, substance use, mental health.</li> <li>Empower customers to regain independence and help them understand what it takes to manage their own tenancy.</li> <li>Work closely with the multi-agency team and support network to strengthen support.</li> <li>Develop and design tailored service/support plans.</li> <li>Keep clear, accurate records and stay up to date on housing and safeguarding laws.</li> <li>Work alongside the Support Team Leader to promote Concrete's services, build community relationships and monitor service impact.</li></ul>What we're looking for <ul> <li>Experience supporting adults with complex needs such as substance misuse, homelessness and ill mental health.</li> <li>Experience working with confidential and complex information, following data protection laws.</li> <li>Genuine compassion for people affected by homelessness and an understanding of the barriers they face.</li> <li>Have an understanding of all Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and Access.</li> <li>Great communication and problem-solving skills.</li> <li>Strong organisation and time management skills and the ability to prioritise high-risk cases.</li> <li>Full UK driving licence with own vehicle for work purposes is essential.</li> <li>DBS check is required.</li></ul>We also welcome people with transferable skills and lived experience-your journey can be part of someone else's success story. Help us give those without a plan, voice or home to build concrete futures by tackling the issues that keep people from finding their own home. Apply now! We'll be interviewing as we go, so we might close the application process early if we find the right person. #Stoke #StokeonTrent #ServiceCoordinator #Homelessness #FullTime #GreatBenefits #JobsThatGiveBack #ComplexNeeds #HousingCrisis Who we are We're part of Honeycomb Group, a team of social-minded brands championing happy homes in our region by providing services and support that help people across Staffordshire and its surrounding areas feel secure, connected and confident. Homelessness isn't a choice. It can happen to anyone. Concrete is a local charity, support network and campaigner leading the fight to erase homelessness within Staffordshire and its surrounding areas. Through a community-led approach, Concrete helps those without a plan, without a voice and without a home build concrete futures by tackling the underlying issues that keep people from finding and securing a home of their own. Join us on our fight to make homelessness history across Staffordshire and everywhere. Why choose us No matter what brand you're working with across the Honeycomb Group, you can trust us to look after you. Creating a happy home doesn't just apply to our customers, it applies to our staff too. That's why we offer: A range of discounts at many high-street retailers and well-known brands. Discounted gym membership at our head office and access to our cycle to work scheme - save money on bikes and equipment. We offer flexible working, to help you manage your work-life balance. Annual leave purchase scheme with two chances to join and boost your annual leave- you will also be entitled to time off for public holidays or paid days to take flexibly. We also give all staff 'My Day'. Whether it's celebrating a birthday, spending time with family or just taking a day off to relax. You can use your My Day for anything that really matters to you. A commitment to your learning and development with a great onboarding experience, external events, conferences, coaching, training courses and support with professional qualifications. Keep fit and save money with our cycle to work scheme. Purchase bikes and equipment through your salary and save on tax and national insurance contributions. Our Employee Assistance Programme gives you free access to 24-hour phone counselling support, health advice and legal advice, 365 days a year and face-to-face counselling options. Occupational Health services. Access to a range of services, including free eye tests and flu vaccinations. We never shut the door At Honeycomb Group we know that a Group full of people from diverse backgrounds and communities makes us better at what we do. This means building a more inclusive and diverse workplace and promoting equality for all regardless of what you look like, where you come from and who you love. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or belief.

Service Coordinator - Homelessness Supported Housing

The Vacancy Do you take pride in delivering excellent customer service? Do you get satisfaction from a role that involves multi-tasking and finding solutions? Do you enjoy organising and facilitating social events? McCarthy Stone is the leading UK's retirement living providers. We are looking for a House Manager to join our team at Hanna Court in Handforth. Hanna Court was built by McCarthy &amp; Stone has been designed and constructed for modern retirement living. Hours: 30 hours per week Monday to Friday. We can be flexible around school hours. Salary: £21,490.34 Benefits: Group personal pension, life assurance, Employee Assist Scheme, and flexible working hours working in the most beautiful surroundings, generous annual leave entitlement. About the Role of a House Manager We are seeking a customer centric House Manager to exemplify the high-quality customer standards that we are renowned for. Our House Manager's key role is to enhance our Homeowner's quality of life and enable them to maintain their independence. This is a diverse role encompassing high level customer service and front of house and facilities management. The successful candidate will be responsible for building a strong community with our homeowners through event coordination, and regular meetings to report company updates and address the priorities of our residents. Some of the House Manager duties within this role include: <ul> <li>Welcoming new Homeowners and supporting them to settle into their apartments.</li></ul><ul> <li>Providing a professional front of house service and dealing all visitors in a friendly manner.</li></ul><ul> <li>Being the first point of contact for all our Homeowners and offering them help, support and advice as necessary.</li></ul><ul> <li>Working in collaboration with our partners and suppliers to ensure the smooth running of the estate</li></ul><ul> <li>Being the 'face' of McCarthy Stone for the families and friends of our Homeowners.</li></ul><ul> <li>Dealing with Homeowners issues with sensitivity and understand the need for confidentiality and respect their privacy.</li></ul><ul> <li>Managing the development -gardens and grounds - in an efficient and effective manner, providing our Homeowners with a safe, secure, well maintained, and pleasant environment</li></ul><ul> <li>Facilitating social interaction and helping Homeowners to enjoy retirement living to the full.</li></ul><ul> <li>Ensuring that all Health and Safety requirements are adhered to.</li></ul>The successful candidate will have the following key competencies: <ul> <li>Excellent communication skills with a real "can do" attitude.</li></ul><ul> <li>Extensive experience in a professional customer service orientated position.</li></ul><ul> <li>A professional approach with high quality standards.</li></ul><ul> <li>Thrives in a busy a varied role, where every day will be different.</li></ul><ul> <li>Be resilient and can problem solve effectively.</li></ul><ul> <li>An awareness of basic Health and Safety will be a distinct advantage.</li></ul><ul> <li>A good level of computer literacy including Microsoft Word and Outlook.</li></ul><ul> <li>Previous/current work based first aid qualifications will be an advantage although successful candidates will receive all the necessary training on commencement of the role.</li></ul>As part of Your McCarthy Stone, a successful and fast expanding national company, you'll get all the training and support you need to help you meet your career goals from our internal experts. This includes courses such as basic first aid, working safely in the workspace, Dementia Friends training and many more. Could this role be the perfect job for you? Apply now! All applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we hold the right to appoint before the closing date. McCarthy Stone celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst our colleagues. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background. About Us As the UK's leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of January 2025, McCarthy Stone operates over 545 developments across the UK for more than 24,200 people. We believe in championing the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life, so they feel more connected, recognised, and valued than ever. In late 2020 we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain. We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list! Our Customers The Benefits 24 days annual leave Pension plan Life assurance Employee assistance helpline Health screening Eyecare voucher scheme Long service award Testimonials "I enjoy working for McCarthy and Stone as a House Manager because I am very well supported in my Role by my manager. I am able to make the day to day decisions but always have immediate support on the rare times I need help. It's a breath of Fresh Air working for a focused dynamic company who know what they are trying to achieve as a team." Linda Diamond - House Manager "Only at McCarthy Stone can you start in the middle of a pandemic and feel at home within a couple of weeks ... it's all about our great people and how welcome they make you feel ... even if it was through a screen!" Andrea Waldron - Senior HR Business Partner "From my first week I felt like part of the team, everyone is helpful and pro-active, which is crucial in a fast paced environment. I've had the opportunity to work on some exciting projects, it's a very 'hands-on' approach here with plenty of opportunity to be involved and play a part in delivering developments." Emily Bishop - Principal Planning Associate "Working for McCarthy Stone is a very fulfilling experience. The staff here are all empathetic and professional. Guiding people in purchasing an apartment, watching them settle in and make friends, and then watching them lead a happy and carefree retirement is very rewarding." Caroline Craig-cordel - Sales Consultant "I found it inspiring how working in McCarthy Stone gives you a chance to make so many people happier, every day. And what we do is so important to our homeowners! In my marketing career before I couldn't dream about customers sharing their thoughts about my campaigns, but here it happens all the time." Stan Smolyar - Head of Brand Previous Next

House Manager

The role As a Gateway Coordinator, you'll engage with customers and referrers as they access the Gateway Service for homelessness support. You will make sure that customers receive support and advice that is reactive and tailored to them, to prevent and reduce homelessness. You'll also be the first point of contact upon referral within the service for customers, other professionals and organisations and promote the service to them. You will be predominantly office based but also have the opportunity to visit the homelessness support hubs across the city to meet customers in person. Job requirements <ul> <li>Support customers with multiple and complex needs.</li> <li>Lead on the customer's support package, coordinating essential services around that customer to ensure that the customer has the opportunity to engage.</li> <li>Stay in touch with multi-agency team/support network, providing regular updates where necessary.</li> <li>Refer customers to appropriate services, encourage and support their engagement.</li> <li>Advocate for customer access into services and challenge barriers and exclusions that customers may face.</li> <li>Attend multi-disciplinary team meetings with necessary services, striving to achieve fair access and positive outcomes for customers and to provide a positive platform for communication.</li></ul>What we're looking for <ul> <li>Educated to GCSE level and/or have a good level of maths and English.</li> <li>Experience supporting adults with complex needs, such as substance misuse, homelessness and ill mental health (or transferable skills you can bring to the role).</li> <li>Experience working with confidential and complex information, following data protection laws.</li> <li>Great communication, problem-solving, organisation and time management skills.</li> <li>Basic understanding of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Access.</li> <li>Awareness and understanding of current housing and homelessness law.</li> <li>Knowledge of welfare benefits systems and types of benefits available.</li> <li>Awareness of issues and challenges facing homeless people and their ability to regain independent living.</li> <li>Full UK driving license with own vehicle with business insurance is preferable.</li></ul><ul> <li>DBS check.</li></ul>Help us give those without a plan, voice or home to build concrete futures by tackling the issues that keep people from finding their own home. Apply now! - Please note: We will be interviewing as we go along so the vacancy may close early if we find the right person. #Stoke #StokeonTrent #FullTime #GreatBenefits #JobsThatGiveBack #ComplexNeeds #HousingCrisis Who we are We're part of Honeycomb Group, a team of social-minded brands championing happy homes in our region by providing services and support that help people across Staffordshire and its surrounding areas feel secure, connected and confident. Homelessness isn't a choice. It can happen to anyone. Concrete is a local charity, support network and campaigner leading the fight to erase homelessness within Staffordshire and its surrounding areas. Through a community-led approach, Concrete helps those without a plan, without a voice and without a home build concrete futures by tackling the underlying issues that keep people from finding and securing a home of their own. Join us on our fight to make homelessness history across Staffordshire and everywhere. Why choose us No matter what brand you're working with across the Honeycomb Group, you can trust us to look after you. Creating a happy home doesn't just apply to our customers, it applies to our staff too. That's why we offer: A range of discounts at many high-street retailers and well-known brands. Discounted gym membership at our head office and access to our cycle to work scheme - save money on bikes and equipment. We offer flexible working, to help you manage your work-life balance. Annual leave purchase scheme with two chances to join and boost your annual leave- you will also be entitled to time off for public holidays or paid days to take flexibly. We also give all staff 'My Day'. Whether it's celebrating a birthday, spending time with family or just taking a day off to relax. You can use your My Day for anything that really matters to you. A commitment to your learning and development with a great onboarding experience, external events, conferences, coaching, training courses and support with professional qualifications. Keep fit and save money with our cycle to work scheme. Purchase bikes and equipment through your salary and save on tax and national insurance contributions. Our Employee Assistance Programme gives you free access to 24-hour phone counselling support, health advice and legal advice, 365 days a year and face-to-face counselling options. Occupational Health services. Access to a range of services, including free eye tests and flu vaccinations. We never shut the door At Honeycomb Group we know that a Group full of people from diverse backgrounds and communities makes us better at what we do. This means building a more inclusive and diverse workplace and promoting equality for all regardless of what you look like, where you come from and who you love. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or belief.

Gateway Coordinator - Homelessness Referrals and Allocations

The role You'll manage the team at our 24/7 Young Persons Scheme. Ensuring that everyone has the right support, training and tools to work independently and confidently. You'll make sure that customers receive the right support to maintain their tenancy and develop positive relationships with other customers and the community. The role is 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday, however these working hours could include weekends and other shifts to meet the needs of the business. You will also be required to manage additional schemes at different times to cover sickness and annual leave. Job requirements <ul> <li>Oversee the day-to-day management of Concrete's 24/7 young person's accommodation service. This includes overseeing building management and building security.</li> <li>Lead on the recruitment, selection and induction of new staff and make sure each member of staff is supported and trained with a clear understanding of their responsibilities.</li> <li>Support and lead staff to ensure that a personalised, cost effective and high-quality housing management and support service is provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.</li> <li>Lead on referrals coming into the scheme. This may include working with external agencies through multi-agency panels.</li> <li>Oversee regular house meetings with residents and staff, making sure that the voice of lived experience is acted on.</li> <li>Work as part of the management team with other Scheme Managers and deputise on behalf of the Operations Manager (24/7 Schemes) where required. You'll also participate in the management on-call rota.</li> <li>Lead on financial and administrative duties, such as budget control and accurate record keeping.</li></ul>What we're looking for <ul> <li>A degree level qualification, or equivalent experience.</li> <li>Experience in housing management.</li> <li>Experience of working on project delivery.</li> <li>Chartered Institute Housing (CIH) member or willingness to work towards it.</li> <li>Strong skills in self-awareness, self-management professionalism.</li> <li>Strong business acumen and commercial awareness.</li> <li>Excellent communication and negotiating skills.</li> <li>Experience of people management and HR processes.</li> <li>Experience of supporting financial processes including expense and invoice processing.</li> <li>Process development and improvement.</li> <li>Idea generation and implementation.</li> <li>Able to support a culture of continuous improvement.</li> <li>DBS check.</li> <li>Full UK driving licence with access to own vehicle for work.</li></ul>Help us give those without a plan, voice or home to build concrete futures by tackling the issues that keep people from finding their own home. Apply now! We'll be interviewing as we go, so may close the vacancy early if we find the right candidate. #Stoke #StokeonTrent #SchemeManager #YoungPeople #YoungPersonsService #Homelessness #FullTime #GreatBenefits #JobsThatGiveBack #ComplexNeeds #HousingCrisis Who we are We're part of Honeycomb Group, a team of social-minded brands championing happy homes in our region by providing services and support that help people across Staffordshire and its surrounding areas feel secure, connected and confident. Homelessness isn't a choice. It can happen to anyone. Concrete is a local charity, support network and campaigner leading the fight to erase homelessness within Staffordshire and its surrounding areas. Through a community-led approach, Concrete helps those without a plan, without a voice and without a home build concrete futures by tackling the underlying issues that keep people from finding and securing a home of their own. Join us on our fight to make homelessness history across Staffordshire and everywhere. Why choose us No matter what brand you're working with across the Honeycomb Group, you can trust us to look after you. Creating a happy home doesn't just apply to our customers, it applies to our staff too. That's why we offer: A range of discounts at many high-street retailers and well-known brands. Discounted gym membership at our head office and access to our cycle to work scheme - save money on bikes and equipment. We offer flexible working, to help you manage your work-life balance. Annual leave purchase scheme with two chances to join and boost your annual leave- you will also be entitled to time off for public holidays or paid days to take flexibly. We also give all staff 'My Day'. Whether it's celebrating a birthday, spending time with family or just taking a day off to relax. You can use your My Day for anything that really matters to you. A commitment to your learning and development with a great onboarding experience, external events, conferences, coaching, training courses and support with professional qualifications. Keep fit and save money with our cycle to work scheme. Purchase bikes and equipment through your salary and save on tax and national insurance contributions. Our Employee Assistance Programme gives you free access to 24-hour phone counselling support, health advice and legal advice, 365 days a year and face-to-face counselling options. Occupational Health services. Access to a range of services, including free eye tests and flu vaccinations. We never shut the door At Honeycomb Group we know that a Group full of people from diverse backgrounds and communities makes us better at what we do. This means building a more inclusive and diverse workplace and promoting equality for all regardless of what you look like, where you come from and who you love. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or belief.

Scheme Manager - Young Persons Service (Homelessness)

The role As a Relief Worker you'll provide support and advice to people experiencing homelessness. You'll make sure customers feel comfortable, can manage their tenancy and signpost to other support such as housing, health and welfare. As a Relief Worker we will offer you shifts we have available and you will be able to pick the shifts that suit you Job requirements <ul> <li>Provide flexible, compassionate support to customers with complex needs, including homelessness, substance use, mental health.</li> <li>Cover reception tasks including phones calls, handling post and responding to inquiries.</li> <li>Maintain the safety and security of the buildings and residents.</li> <li>Provide advice on housing, welfare benefit claims and other issues as necessary.</li> <li>Help arrange appointments for customers with GPs and DWP.</li> <li>Monitor and act to minimise anti-social behaviour, diffusing difficult or dangerous situations, and manage conflict with sensitivity.</li> <li>Report and monitor maintenance issues, supporting benefits access and address arrears early.</li></ul>What we're looking for <ul> <li>A flexible and reliable approach to shift work, including covering shifts in other 24/7 schemes when needed.</li> <li>An understanding of providing excellent customer support in a housing or supported living environment.</li> <li>Confidence to handle crisis situations, manage conflict and de-escalate difficult behaviour.</li> <li>A willingness to take responsibility for health and safety, including completing checks and following policies.</li> <li>Ability to adapt and creatively overcome barriers.</li> <li>Strong organisation and time management skills.</li> <li>Awareness of safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries.</li> <li>DBS check.</li></ul>We also welcome people with transferable skills and lived experience-your journey can be part of someone else's success story. Help us give those without a plan, voice or home to build concrete futures by tackling the issues that keep people from finding their own home. Apply now! #Stoke #StokeonTrent #ServiceCoordinator #Homelessness #FullTime #GreatBenefits #JobsThatGiveBack #ComplexNeeds #HousingCrisis Who we are We're part of Honeycomb Group, a team of social-minded brands championing happy homes in our region by providing services and support that help people across Staffordshire and its surrounding areas feel secure, connected and confident. Homelessness isn't a choice. It can happen to anyone. Concrete is a local charity, support network and campaigner leading the fight to erase homelessness within Staffordshire and its surrounding areas. Through a community-led approach, Concrete helps those without a plan, without a voice and without a home build concrete futures by tackling the underlying issues that keep people from finding and securing a home of their own. Join us on our fight to make homelessness history across Staffordshire and everywhere. Why choose us No matter what brand you're working with across the Honeycomb Group, you can trust us to look after you. Creating a happy home doesn't just apply to our customers, it applies to our staff too. That's why we offer: A range of discounts at many high-street retailers and well-known brands. Discounted gym membership at our head office and access to our cycle to work scheme - save money on bikes and equipment. We offer flexible working, to help you manage your work-life balance. Annual leave purchase scheme with two chances to join and boost your annual leave- you will also be entitled to time off for public holidays or paid days to take flexibly. We also give all staff 'My Day'. Whether it's celebrating a birthday, spending time with family or just taking a day off to relax. You can use your My Day for anything that really matters to you. A commitment to your learning and development with a great onboarding experience, external events, conferences, coaching, training courses and support with professional qualifications. Keep fit and save money with our cycle to work scheme. Purchase bikes and equipment through your salary and save on tax and national insurance contributions. Our Employee Assistance Programme gives you free access to 24-hour phone counselling support, health advice and legal advice, 365 days a year and face-to-face counselling options. Occupational Health services. Access to a range of services, including free eye tests and flu vaccinations. We never shut the door At Honeycomb Group we know that a Group full of people from diverse backgrounds and communities makes us better at what we do. This means building a more inclusive and diverse workplace and promoting equality for all regardless of what you look like, where you come from and who you love. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or belief.

Relief Concrete - Homelessness

The role As a Duty Practitioner you'll provide support and advice to people who have experienced homelessness at our male or female scheme. You'll make sure customers feel comfortable and can manage their tenancy, as well as signposting them to other support such as housing, health and welfare. This role is 37.5 hours on a rota basis, covering 8am - 11pm, Monday to Sunday. Job requirements <ul> <li>Provide and maintain a friendly and supportive environment at the scheme.</li> <li>Support customers to manage their rent and service charge payments, including their benefit claims where necessary.</li> <li>Complete detailed sign-ups to make sure new customers understand their rights and responsibilities. Assist with all areas of move-in to make sure new customers feel comfortable and informed about their tenure agreement, the local area and other services.</li> <li>Support customers by providing advice on housing, health, welfare benefit claims and other areas. This includes crisis intervention where necessary.</li> <li>Help to manage the safety and security of residents and the building, through monitoring all who enter and exit the scheme, and through regular health and safety room checks.</li> <li>Arrange appointments for customers with services such as GPs and DWP. Accompany customers on visits to other services if needed.</li> <li>Complete administrative tasks including phone calls, post and general enquiries.</li> <li>Support with financial duties including prompting and recording weekly rent and service charges and liaising with housing benefit and benefits agencies on behalf of customers.</li></ul>What we're looking for <ul> <li>Educated to GCSE Level or with a good level of maths and English.</li> <li>Some experience dealing directly with the public and/or clients or customers in a busy service environment.</li> <li>Previous knowledge or experience of homelessness and/or supporting people with multiple complex needs is desirable.</li> <li>Great communication and administrative skills. </li> <li>Someone with a genuine understanding and compassion for people without a home, who won't judge but instead will empower customers and give them a voice.</li> <li>DBS check.</li> <li>Someone able to work on a seven day rota including mornings, evenings, weekends and bank holidays such as Christmas Eve/Day and New Year's Eve/Day.</li></ul>Help us give those without a plan, voice or home to build concrete futures by tackling the issues that keep people from finding their own home. Apply now! Please note, we are interviewing as we go along and the vacancy may close early if we find the right person. #Stoke #StokeonTrent #DutyPractitioner #Homelessness #FullTime #GreatBenefits #JobsThatGiveBack #ComplexNeeds #HousingCrisis Who we are We're part of Honeycomb Group, a team of social-minded brands championing happy homes in our region by providing services and support that help people across Staffordshire and its surrounding areas feel secure, connected and confident. Homelessness isn't a choice. It can happen to anyone. Concrete is a local charity, support network and campaigner leading the fight to erase homelessness within Staffordshire and its surrounding areas. Through a community-led approach, Concrete helps those without a plan, without a voice and without a home build concrete futures by tackling the underlying issues that keep people from finding and securing a home of their own. Join us on our fight to make homelessness history across Staffordshire and everywhere. Why choose us No matter what brand you're working with across the Honeycomb Group, you can trust us to look after you. Creating a happy home doesn't just apply to our customers, it applies to our staff too. That's why we offer: A range of discounts at many high-street retailers and well-known brands. Discounted gym membership at our head office and access to our cycle to work scheme - save money on bikes and equipment. We offer flexible working, to help you manage your work-life balance. Annual leave purchase scheme with two chances to join and boost your annual leave- you will also be entitled to time off for public holidays or paid days to take flexibly. We also give all staff 'My Day'. Whether it's celebrating a birthday, spending time with family or just taking a day off to relax. You can use your My Day for anything that really matters to you. A commitment to your learning and development with a great onboarding experience, external events, conferences, coaching, training courses and support with professional qualifications. Keep fit and save money with our cycle to work scheme. Purchase bikes and equipment through your salary and save on tax and national insurance contributions. Our Employee Assistance Programme gives you free access to 24-hour phone counselling support, health advice and legal advice, 365 days a year and face-to-face counselling options. Occupational Health services. Access to a range of services, including free eye tests and flu vaccinations. We never shut the door At Honeycomb Group we know that a Group full of people from diverse backgrounds and communities makes us better at what we do. This means building a more inclusive and diverse workplace and promoting equality for all regardless of what you look like, where you come from and who you love. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or belief.

7 Community and customer services Jobs in Stoke-on-Trent, UK