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LEVEL 7 (FROM £33,366)| FULL TIME - 37 HOURS | PERMANENTWe are looking for a highly motivated person with a strong background in resident engagement.As the Resident Engagement Officer, you will be responsible for liaising with residents, colleagues and partners to drive service improvement, meet the requirements of our Resident Engagement Strategy and The Charter for Social Housing Residents.You will bring experience of working with residents successfully to promote participation and engagement, preferably in a housing environment. You will need to demonstrate that you have a good understanding of resident participation principles and practice. Excellent communication and partnership working skills will be essential.You must have the ability to travel around the City of Southend.Full job description:&nbsp;<a href="https://southessexpropertyservices.co.uk/download/resident-engagement-jd-2024pdf.pdf?ver=3428&amp;doc=docm93jijm4n2454.pdf" target="_blank"> Resident Engagement JD 2024.pdf [pdf] 153KB</a>To apply, please send your CV to <a href="mailto:sarahgallagher@seh.southend.gov.uk" target="_blank">sarahgallagher@seh.southend.gov.uk</a><h3>Closing date for applications: Friday 3rd January 2025&nbsp;</h3>

Resident Engagement Officer

We have a new vacancy for 3 x Building Safety Officers to work for a large housing provider based in NW London. This is a permanent role paying £45,850 per annum.Role Purpose* Assist management to ensure the organisation fulfils its obligation to be compliant with the Regulatory Reform (fire Safety) Order 2005, Fire Safety Order Act 2021, Building Safety Act 2022, and any future relevant legislation * Ensure that buildings and the organisation are compliant with the individual Building Safety Cases and other relevant legislation * Undertake fire and building safety related compliance inspections and testing of equipment across the portfolio including the validating the accuracy of FRA actions * Report and analyse the compliance of FRA actions and support the delivery of initiatives to improve and maintain compliance.Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities1 Assist in the management and development of the processes relating to Landlords Statutory Compliance to comply with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Fire Safety Order 2020 and Building Safety Bill 2020. 2 Assist in the design and manage Building Safety Cases for the SNG portfolio. Ensure that buildings are and remain compliant with their Building Safety Cases. 3 Assist with establishing and maintaining scheme specific lines of communication with residents so that all queries can be dealt with in a timely fashion and ensure that resident engagement is effective. 4 Ensure that general compliance is maintained throughout the communal areas and dwellings for each block; this includes but is not limited to fire safety, gas safety, electrical safety and water hygiene. Work closely with Compliance Managers to ensure contractors are following contractual processes and assist with the escalation process to gain access to complete the checks e.g. legal action, cold calling, etc. 5 Carry out inspections of FRA recommendations to verify the accuracy and confirm the best way to proceed with mitigation. Identify where value for money can be achieved from the specification. 6 Complete periodic inspections of communal areas of high-rise buildings to check cleaning standards are maintained, possessions in communal areas, inspection the functionality and performance of fire doors, raise and manage repairs through to completion. 7 Assist with contract management of contractors undertaking works to implement FRA recommendations, e.g. pre and post inspections of works, support with reporting of FRA action compliance and drive initiatives to improve compliance. 8 Responsible for undertaking tests on fire safety equipment in accordance to British standards to ensure the company fulfils its obligations. Accurate records of tests must be maintained to an auditable standard. 9 Assist with the delivery of training to staff, contractors and residents (where needed) regarding fire and building safety matters.Person SpecificationEducation* Degree level or relevant industry experienceKnowledge and Skills required* Knowledge of Legislation and Regulations relating to building safety and services. E * Knowledge of Mechanical and Electrical systems, equipment and compliance. D * Knowledge of Buildings and their internal and external components. E * Knowledge of H&amp;S legislation and statutory requirements. D * Service improvement planning and problem-solving skills. E * Negotiating and influencing Skills with the ability to deal with stakeholders and partners. E * Ability to produce reports, analyse data and present findings. * Ability to meet deadlines and plan and deliver a range of different activities. E * Ability to validate information and demonstrate attention to detail. E * Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to adapt this approach for different audiences. E * Excellent written communication skills sufficient to write straightforward reports, letters and emails. E * Excellent customer focus and a genuine desire to achieve excellence in all areas of responsibility. E * Competent on core Microsoft Office packages. EExperience Required* Experience of working within a building services environment. E * Experience of writing detailed reports. E * Experience of using a wide variety of IT systems. EAdditional Information* Driving license and access to own vehicle preferable due to location of sites. * A Basic DBS check will be carried out if placed in this role. * Successful candidate will be required to attend the Wembley office and/or be on site 3-4 times a week.

Building Safety Officers

YMCA Milton Keynes and Northamptonshire are a small but fast growing and aspirational Housing Association who are carving a niche as the housing provider of choice for young adults in our area.&nbsp;We are looking for a humble, hard-working and emotionally intelligent manager to support our small but dedicated team to operate our housing management functions such as lettings and rent management at our CMK Campus, move-on properties across Milton Keynes, and homes for care leavers in Northampton.You will have good housing management experience, strong organisational skills, an ability to manage a demanding workload, a friendly and approachable manner, and a commitment to providing the best possible quality service to young people.We will provide an inspiring and supportive environment, a role you can be proud of, and a chance to help young people to belong, contribute and thrive.&nbsp; We are also a considerate employer, committed to staff wellbeing, and can be flexible about working hours depending on candidate needs and abilities so long as business needs are met.&nbsp; The successful candidate will need to hold or be willing to work towards achieving a CIH Level 4 qualification or above.&nbsp;Along with a competitive salary we offer many employee benefits….Salary up to £50k FTE depending on skills and experience.&nbsp;Available as a full or part-time role depending on candidate skills and experience and requirements.If this is the role for you then you can find a full job description and details of how to apply on our website<a href="https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/0CVeCM5XOSG93vIwfrI8vdDU?domain=mkymca.com/" target="_blank">https://mkymca.com/who-we-are/vacancies/</a> &nbsp;or click the Apply button.&nbsp;Enhanced DBS required.&nbsp; YMCA Milton Keynes is an equal opportunities employer.

Housing Manager

Our Private Sector Housing team seeks to&nbsp;bring about improvements in the conditions and standards of management of private sector housing.&nbsp;You’ll assist the team in achieving this by leading on the delivery on housing enforcement standards to ensure private sector residential accommodation throughout the District meets statutory standards and help to bring about improvements in conditions and standards of management for residents.With your knowledge of Housing legislation, you’ll be comfortable using formal action where necessary, including attending court.&nbsp;You’ll inspect and licence HMO’s in connection with the appropriate licensing schemes and undertake regular inspections of all HMO’s.&nbsp;You’ll be responsible for assessing a variety of properties using Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and interpret the results of these assessments to determine an appropriate course of action to deal with each hazard identified.Your interpersonal skills will be invaluable as you carry out the effective day to day management and maintenance of the Council owned Hever Road Gypsy and Traveller site and its facilities. In addition to this, you’ll also carry out regular inspections of mobile park homes and park home sites in accordance with the relevant legislation and model standards.This role will be based at our Council Offices, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1HG. We currently operate a hybrid working model for the majority of our roles where your working time will be divided between the office (2-3 days) and home working (2-3 days).Do you want to know more about the role?&nbsp;Please contact Alison Simmons, Head of Housing, on 01732 227272 for an informal discussion about the role.&nbsp;Do you want to ensure you have the best chance of being shortlisted?Read the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements as your application will be judged against these criteria.

Senior Private Sector Housing Officer

Play a key role in a holistic programme to deliver a 21st century model estate that is carbon-neutral by 2030 The Role: Join us and a vibrant community at Lancaster West to deliver carbon-neutral estate hand in hand with residents. We are passionate about creating a positive impact on our neighbourhood through a range of sustainability projects including retrofit of social housing, delivering green heat and energy, improving landscape and biodiversity, and facilitating a circular economy opportunities and the adoption of green skills within the community. We’ve reduced carbon emissions on the estate by 24% since 2018; our flagship renewable heat network programme the Notting Dale Heat network has broken ground and the country’s first whole block deep retrofit at Treadgold House is nearing completion. About Us: The Lancaster West Neighbourhood Team is a team recruited in partnership with residents, managing 826 homes across the Lancaster West Estate, as well as homes managed by Grenfell Housing Services. Our work is focused on working with residents to design and deliver excellent housing services, and co-design a 21st century model social housing that is carbon-neutral by 2030. About You: You will be required to embrace a culture of co-design to deliver excellent outcomes for our residents. Above all, you'll be driven by the passion to make a difference, inspire confidence, and be keen to help Lancaster West go carbon-neutral by 2030. If you are eager to play your part, work in partnership with residents, local organisations, and stakeholders to drive change and deliver projects to do with sustainability, we’d love to hear from you. How to apply: You will need to send your CV along with a personal statement (no more than 2 pages of A4) addressing why you are interested in the role and how your qualifications, skills and experience (including any statutory qualifications or skills) meet the job description and person specification to Batool Zalkha <a href="mailto:batool.zalkha@rbkc.gov.uk" target="_blank">batool.zalkha@rbkc.gov.uk</a>

Assistant Project Manager – Heat Networks and Sustainability

About The Role Do you want to work in a role where you can support people in Sutton to rebuild their lives? This post is offered as a fixed term contract until November 2025, or as a secondment for internal applicants. An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Sutton Vulnerable Adults Service for someone to join the team as a Housing Support Worker. The service provides supported accommodation across Sutton for over 100 adults with multiple needs as part of the Sutton Vulnerable Adults Pathway. We provide short term accommodation for up to 24 months, where clients are supported to identify appropriate move-on plans into sustainable accommodation. Our dedicated team work with a multi-agency, and recovery based approach to assist clients to achieve move-on aims. In the role of Housing Support you will: <ul> <li>Work on the weekly rota Mon - Fri 9-5, excluding weekends and Bank Holidays.</li> <li>Oversee a case load of clients, creating a supportive environment and working in a person centred way to support clients identify personal aims and ambitions, and support them to make and carry out plans towards achieving them.</li> <li>Provide practical and personal support to clients in a way that is approachable, engaging, flexible and caring.</li> <li>Work with partner agencies, and client's access health and treatment, employment and training opportunists to meet their individual needs, and work towards focusing on engagement within the community.</li></ul>About you We are looking for inspirational, committed individuals who have a genuine desire to support people to transform their lives. If you have good interpersonal and skills, patience and resilience you don't need to have direct experience, as we will provide you with the knowledge and training you need to work with clients in a holistic and person-centred way. You should demonstrate the below: <ul> <li>A non-judgemental approach to working with homeless and vulnerable people, a good understanding, of or willingness to learn about the needs of our clients, especially those with complex needs.</li> <li>Good communication skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with relevant partner agencies,</li> <li>The ability to manage complex and difficult situations in relation to people</li> <li>Dedication and personal resilience required to maintain enthusiasm for day to day contact with clients.</li></ul>St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups. How to apply To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the 'document' tab on the advert page on our website. When you're ready to apply click the 'Apply Now' Button to start your online application form. Closing date: 10 am on 13 January 2025 Interview and assessments on: week commencing 20 January 2025 About Us Our purpose is to end homelessness and rebuild lives. It drives everything that we do. For the past 55 years, we have been on the ground every day and every night, supporting people to recover from homelessness and advocating for change. We support around 28,000 people each year and our work means that more than 2,700 people have somewhere safe to stay each night. What We Offer Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where all colleagues feel valued, and we welcome applications from all under-represented groups. We believe that equity, diversity and inclusion improves the health, wellbeing and development of our colleagues and helps to ensure everyone feels valued. We know that when diversity, inclusion and wellbeing are prioritised, we are happier, healthier and can ultimately achieve better outcomes for our clients. Below are some of our key focus areas to improve both our candidate and colleague experience: <ul> <li>A growing number of diversity networks including LGBTQ+, Womens Action, Lived Experience and Anti-Racist networks.</li> <li>Increasing visibility by ensuring that all interview panels across the organisation are diversely represented to ensure fair and balanced decision making during the recruitment process.</li> <li>A safe and supportive working environment championing positive action via various internal schemes such as upward mentoring and a Steps into Management programme.</li> <li>Mandatory Diversity &amp; Inclusion training for all staff, unconscious bias training for managers, and a range of other courses such as Trans awareness and Autism Awareness.</li> <li>In recognition of the importance of transparency, we publish our employee diversity statistics and pay gap reports on our website. </li></ul>Want to find out more? Click here to visit our Equity, Diversity &amp; Inclusion page. Wellbeing and Benefits We offer a comprehensive package of benefits to our colleagues to ensure wellbeing remains a key priority. Maintaining a good work life balance can be tricky, but with family friendly policies, flexible and agile working options and an incremental annual leave allowance, we are committed to making sure you have the options available as and when you need them. These include: <ul> <li>Agile working model for suitable roles.</li> <li>Supportive flexitime and toil arrangements.</li> <li>28 days annual leave rising to 31 after five years' service.</li> <li>Family friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave. Carers leave, and fertility treatment leave.</li> <li>Financial wellbeing platform offering loans, advances and saving options.</li> <li>Auto-enrolment to pension scheme after six months service with an employer contribution of 6%.</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme and access to SmartHealth app - 24/7 GP appointments, health checks and nutrition advice.</li> <li>Cycle to Work scheme and interest free season ticket loans.</li> <li>Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food &amp; drink, travel, electricals and more.</li></ul>Want to find out more? Want to find out more? Click here to visit our Work For Us page. Reaching Potential At St Mungo's we are committed to providing development opportunities for all our colleagues. We welcome people with a wide range of experiences and value transferable skills so that we can provide the best support for people experiencing homelessness. That's why we have a robust induction, training and development programme that supports colleagues throughout their career at St Mungo's. These include: <ul> <li>Highly praised internal training courses and access to external learning to build your skills and meet your professional development goals.</li> <li>Steps into Management programme to support colleague progression.</li> <li>Commitment to continued professional development with access to career development forums, internal mentoring and internal secondment opportunities.</li></ul>Want to find out more? Click here to visit our Learning and Development page. A DBS disclosure check is a requirement for this post and will be undertaken for the successful candidate. Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo's current standard Terms and Conditions (T&amp;Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.

Housing Support Worker

Salary: From £28,163 up to £30,559 per annum pro rata Grade: G Contract : Permanent Hours : Part Time 22.5 hours per week Location : Tara Park Gypsy and Traveller Site Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable residents and promoting community wellbeing? We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Housing Support Officer to join our team at the Tara Park Gypsy and Traveller Site. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of residents and contribute to a positive and supportive community environment. About the Role As a Housing Support Officer, you will play a key role in delivering essential services to residents at the Tara Park site. Your work will ensure that residents have access to housing-related support, as well as broader services to improve their wellbeing. You will work closely with the Housing Officer to develop tailored support plans, assist with Universal Credit and housing benefit applications, and support residents in engaging with external agencies. Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li> Provide high-quality support services to residents, ensuring access to essential services such as housing benefits, healthcare, employment, and training opportunities. </li> <li> Work with the Housing Officer to help residents understand the requirements of living on the site and support them in maintaining their pitch. </li> <li> Assist residents in applying for Universal Credit, maintaining their journals, and managing housing-related payments and arrears. </li> <li> Coordinate with external agencies (e.g., charities, health services, and social care) to support residents' needs and facilitate access to vital services. </li> <li> Promote a strong community ethos, encouraging residents to participate in community activities and engage in voluntary work. </li> <li> Recognise safeguarding concerns and ensure appropriate action is taken in line with the Council's safeguarding policy. </li> <li> Maintain accurate and confidential records and submit intelligence to relevant authorities when necessary. </li> </ul> Essential Qualifications and Experience: <ul> <li> Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with residents and external agencies. </li> <li> Ability to build and maintain relationships. </li> <li> Awareness of safeguarding responsibilities and relevant procedures. </li> <li> Experience of supporting individuals to maintain accommodation, particularly in a social housing or outreach setting. </li> <li> Basic understanding of welfare benefits, including Universal Credit and housing benefits. </li> <li> Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads. </li> <li> Emotional resilience and the ability to handle challenging situations with professionalism. </li> </ul> Desirable Skills: <ul> <li> Knowledge of the Gypsy and Traveller community and the specific challenges faced by residents. </li> <li> Experience working with disadvantaged or vulnerable individuals. </li> <li> Knowledge of local housing systems and services in Ryedale and surrounding areas. </li> <li> Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks without direct supervision. </li> </ul> Why Join Us Excellent Benefits Package: Our employees are our greatest asset, Enjoy 28 days of annual leave (rising to 34 days with continued service) plus public holidays, and a generous local government pension scheme . (pro rata) Work-Life Balance: Our regular hours mean you can enjoy your evenings and weekends! Professional Development: Gain further qualifications, training opportunities, and the support you need to grow your career. Health &amp; Wellbeing: Discounts at gyms across the county and a lifestyle savings program to help you save on everyday expenses. Ready to Make a Difference If you're enthusiastic about serving the community and want to be part of our team, we'd love to hear from you! For an informal chat about the role, feel free to reach out to Helen Burrows at <a href="mailto:helen.burrows@northyorks.gov.uk" target="_blank">helen.burrows@northyorks.gov.uk</a> . Applying is easy, simply click on apply now, register your details, remove your personal details from your CV and upload by midnight on **** Key Documents: Job Description Total Rewards Brochure Key Dates: Closing Date: 12 th January 2025 Interview Date: Week commencing 20 th January 2025 Don't miss the chance to join a rewarding career that offers both personal and professional growth while making a positive impact in your community. Apply today and help us create quality homes for everyone in North Yorkshire! We look forward to hearing from you! NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies. We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party. North Yorkshire Councils' purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other's contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. North Yorkshire Council are committed to the health and safety of our employees and of others including the general public. It has a responsibility to ensure employees who hold a position that is deemed to be safety critical as it requires the performance of duties which are directly related to the safe operation or security of a facility, piece of equipment or vehicle, handling of chemicals or work at height or in confined spaces and which, if not performed properly, could result in a serious safety risk or environmental hazard to employees, a facility or the general public , do not attend work whilst under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Individuals offered employment with North Yorkshire Council will be subject to the Workplace Substance Misuse policy. For safety critical roles as detailed above, random alcohol and drug testing may take place during the course of employment. Apply now

Housing Support Officer, Tara Park Gypsy and Traveller Site

Waking Night Project Worker Dolphin Lodge, 16 Marine Parade, Hythe, Kent. CT21 6AJ £13.12 per hour 35 hour per week Sanctuary Supported Living are delighted to be recruiting for a Night Project Worker at Dolphin Lodge, Hythe, where we provide OFSTED registered Housing support to children and young adults. At Sanctuary Supported Living, we specialise in delivering a wide range of personalised housing, care, and support services to help people across England to live as independently as possible. We're a national organisation, but we're not-for-profit and we think locally by putting our customers at the heart of what we do. We're committed to being our best and helping customers to be their best, as we support them on their pathways for independence. No matter your job - delivering support directly or working in our offices to support our frontline teams - your work makes a difference every day. And working with us isn't just another job. It's rewarding, inspiring, exciting and it provides an opportunity to make a real, positive impact on people's lives. Plus, we'll support you in reaching your aspirations and career goals, through comprehensive training and benefits. The role of Waking Night Project Worker will include: <ul> <li>Providing support to encourage young people to maximise their own potential and independence</li> <li>Provide high-quality person-centred support to enable and empower customers to develop the skills necessary for independent living within legislative, regulatory requirements and best practice</li> <li>Establish professional relationships with all customers, using appropriate and clear communication to promote independence through developing daily living skills and social engagement, ensuring that customers maintain personal choice, privacy, and dignity</li> <li>Assist customers in understanding and planning their support package, focussing on positive outcomes to maximise customers potential and enable them to exercise choice and control</li> <li>Provide advocacy to support customers and their families when required</li> <li>Liaise with relevant external agencies to ensure the maximum support is delivered to enable customers to access and maintain a level of integration within the wider community</li> <li>Manage the implementation of safeguarding principles and responsibilities to ensure the safety of customers and to avoid potential risk to stakeholders and the business</li> <li>Promote safe practices and undertake risk assessments within legislative frameworks and business protocols, escalating issues as appropriate</li> <li>Contribute, as appropriate, to special programmes and projects in support of the Group's values and objectives</li> <li>Handling occasional emergency situations</li> <li>Lone working</li></ul>Skills and experiences: <ul> <li>Experience of working with vulnerable children and young adults</li> <li>Proven knowledge of key needs and services for relevant customer group</li> <li>Some knowledge of relevant legislative and regulatory requirements</li> <li>Good understanding of written and spoken English</li> <li>Good communication skills</li> <li>Good interpersonal and customer care skills</li> <li>Ability to demonstrate a positive and accepting approach to customers whatever their needs</li> <li>Ability to keep accurate records and clearly communicate relevant information</li> <li>Ability to make accurate simple calculations</li> <li>Email and internet communications</li></ul>Are you ready to be your best? Brilliant work deserves brilliant benefits! As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary Supported Living a great place to work, here are just some of the ways we'll reward you: <ul> <li>At least 25 days paid holiday, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus public holidays) pro rata</li> <li>A pension scheme with employer contributions</li> <li>A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers</li> <li>Health and well-being plans</li> <li>Life assurance</li> <li>Family friendly arrangements, including opportunities for flexible working</li> <li>Tax efficient savings through our Cycle to Work scheme</li> <li>A wide range of learning and development opportunities</li></ul>Job Reference: 222692 Closing Date: 12 January 2025 We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application. 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. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities.

Annual salary: up to £28,917.00 Housing Support Officer Bradford Area Up to £28,917 per annum Full time - Permanent, 40hrs per week, Monday to Friday Including Company car or £3,500 car allowance available There is an expectation that any candidates will need to undertake OOH duties. This includes being on 'standby'. This is paid at £30 per weekday and £50 weekend day. They may be a requirement to attend properties or/and service users during OOH. This is paid at x 1.5. Mears provides temporary accommodation to asylum seekers whilst their claim is being assessed in three regions: Northeast, Yorkshire and Humber, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. At the end of May 2021 Mears had over 19000 service users across the three regions. Mears work in partnership with central and local Government, registered providers, tenants, landlords and investors to find solutions to homelessness, provide more social and affordable housing and create specialist housing for people with care needs. About the Role: Due to contract expansion, we are seeking for a Housing Support Officer to join our team. This is an exciting position that works exclusively to support Asylum seekers going through their right to work Asylum application process with the home office. The ideal candidate will be resilient, trustworthy, caring, a people person and extremely empathetic to others. As a Housing Support Officer every day is different, no day is the same. Although this role comes with it challenges it is an extremely rewarding role. As a Housing Support Officer the main role will be managing property portfolios, ensuring safeguarding and welfare of all residents are fully considered. You will be moving service users in and out of properties and ensuring all risk are flagged to management. It is key to work collaboratively with the service delivery centre to deliver a seamless service meeting the individual and property needs of all our service users. It is very important as a Housing Support Officer to conduct regular inspections to ensure full contractual compliance and successful outcomes of all Key Performance Indicators, internal and commercial targets at met. All records and IT data on systems is updated with accurate and up to date information. Role Criteria: <ul><li>Previous experience of managing housing portfolios</li><li>Previous experience working with vulnerable or diverse client groups</li><li>Experience and understanding of safeguarding</li><li>Experience working with mental health and or challenging behaviour</li><li>To communicate effectively with colleagues, local authorities, and service users</li><li>Experience with record keeping and creating risk assessments</li></ul><ul><li>Full UK driving license</li><li>Approachable, trustworthy, resilient and empathetic</li><li>Ability to work alone</li></ul>All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. Benefits we can offer you <ul><li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!</li><li>Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.</li><li>Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more</li><li>Family friendly policies</li><li>Company Vehicle and Fuel Card provided for business and personal use</li><li>Proven track record of career progression</li><li>Access to EAP Counselling sessions</li></ul>As part of the recruitment process for this role, we will carry out a DBS &amp; BPSS check, as well as Security Clearance. For these checks to be completed, we will require from you the relevant identification, including Proof of Address, References, a valid passport and proof that you have lived in the UK for the last 5 years. If you feel you have skills and experience needed, please apply via the link below. If you have any questions regarding this role please contact Beth on <a href="mailto:beth.dunford@mearsgroup.co.uk" target="_blank">beth.dunford@mearsgroup.co.uk</a>. We look forward to hearing from you soon. To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points. Mears Group is a Disability Confident employer and recognises our people as our greatest asset, we hire individuality, recognising and valuing everyone is individual and ensuring equal access to opportunities for all regardless of social economic background or individual make up.

Housing Support Officer

Islington is a lively, diverse area of London, offering an eclectic assortment of cultural activities, good transport services, and a vibrant feel. As a borough we are innovative, forward thinking, and committed to positive change. An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Service for a talented and enthusiastic Independent Reviewing Officer. As a member of the Safeguarding and Quality Assurance team you may hold a diverse caseload that will include mainly children looked after and some child protection cases. You will also be asked to contribute to auditing activity across the service, which will be an integral part of the role. You will need to possess excellent chairing skills, to confidently manage difficult meetings whilst ensuring the participation of children and young people and their parents; have a keen eye for scrutiny, auditing, attention to detail and good report writing skills. The successful applicant will be able to ensure effective decisions are made for Children Looked After and Children with a Child Protection Plan and monitor those decisions in line with Working Together and the Care Placement, Planning and Review Regulations. The successful applicant will need extensive knowledge of The Care Planning, Placement and Case Review Regulations, 2010, the IRO Handbook, Working Together to Safeguard Children and London Child Protection Procedures, and be expected to ensure that high quality services are being delivered to children, providing constructive challenge where needed. Closing date: Sunday 9th February 2025 at 23:59; Interviews are being held on 20 February 2025 For an informal discussion please contact:- Carmen Rampersad | Service Manager, Safeguarding and Quality Assurance | Email: [email protected] About You Working for the team, service and our organisation Islington is a place rich with diversity and culture. As a council our sense of purpose couldn't be clearer: we serve. It's in the logo. We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Together we can change the future. We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive. To do this, everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values which guide us in everything that we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out 'CARE', which is what we think public service is all about. Our offer to you We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Our staff benefits include: <ul> <li> Up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service </li> <li> A range of flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance, as well as a 35-hour working week </li> <li> Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential </li> <li> Competitive pay and a commitment to paying all staff the London Living Wage at minimum </li> <li> Excellent local government pension scheme </li> <li> Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships </li> <li> Local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists, and more! </li> </ul>Recruitment information It is the policy of Islington Council that no user of service, present or future employee or job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their sex, perceived or actual sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion or belief, age, creed, colour, nationality, national origin, ethnic origin, or disability, or on the grounds of their association with someone in one of these groups; nor is disadvantaged by any conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justified. We welcome applications from Black and Minority Ethnic candidates and acknowledge our responsibility to mitigate against racial discrimination. Islington Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria and we are committed to providing support to applicants who request reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process and throughout their career with us. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post is subject to a enhanced DBS check with children/adult barred list, qualifications check and 3/5 years referencing. Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Islington Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.

Independent Reviewing Officer

Overview We are looking for a Recovery Housing Support WorkerThis is an exciting new opportunity to join our team. We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. What you will be doing? Some of the main responsibilities include: <ul><li>To provide a comprehensive, inclusive, and bespoke Recovery Housing service, including advice and guidance to Forward Trust clients. </li><li>Conducting robust housing needs assessments to ensure service user needs are identified and a bespoke supportive plan is created with the service user at the centre, including signposting to other internal and external services. </li><li>You will ensure that a holistic service is delivered safely to our clients in line with individual and team targets outlined by the Manager.</li><li>Provide weekly 1-2-1 sessions with each client and keep accurate care plans.</li><li>Develop links with relevant agencies including residential rehabs, supported housing / housing providers, and other local organisations offering volunteering opportunities</li><li>Conduct weekly/monthly health and safety checks in line with policies and procedures</li><li>Develop skills in the collection and recording of data for audit, research and reporting purposes.</li><li>Keep databases up to date and accurate and managed in accordance with Data Protection Principles and Law.</li><li>Take on other tasks and responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the Line Manager</li><li>Participate and contribute in key meetings such as team meetings and multi-disciplinary reviews, sharing information appropriately.</li></ul>For a full list of responsibilities please refer to the Job Specification below. What we are looking for? <ul><li>Knowledge and experience of the criminal justice sector and Recovery Agenda.</li><li>Experience of floating support </li><li>A thorough knowledge of the needs of clients who are in abstinence based recovery</li><li>Experience of assessing adults in need of support around substance misuse and maintaining abstinence based recovery</li><li>Experience of substance misuse field and/or experience of working in a related field or similar field</li><li>Demonstrable experience of managing caseloads, carrying out/ completing risk/ comprehensive assessments, SMART action plans and maintaining effective case records</li><li>Experience of delivering both 1:1 and group-work interventions using motivational techniques and trauma informed approaches</li><li>Experience of working effectively with adults experiencing multiple disadvantages; unemployment, homelessness, mental ill health, substance use</li><li>The ability to set and stick to professional boundaries</li><li>An understanding of the needs of clients who are in or working towards recovery</li><li>Understanding of and sensitivity to diversity and equality issues</li><li>Working knowledge of using Microsoft office packages, database monitoring systems and Strong skills in IT communication</li></ul>What we offer <ul><li>Training and development opportunities</li><li>Flexible working </li><li>Simply Health Cashback Scheme (Optional)</li><li>Season Ticket Loan Scheme </li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Crisis Loan Scheme</li><li>Electric Car Scheme</li><li>3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees)</li><li>Access to Blue Light Card</li><li>25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays </li><li>Contributory Pension Scheme - Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years' service and up to 9% thereafter </li><li>Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) </li><li>Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)</li></ul>Diversity at Forward Trust Our workforce is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. The closing date for this role is 6th February 2025. Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Person specification Supported Housing Worker JD

Recovery Housing Support Worker

Creative Support are currently looking for a caring individual to take on our Relief Housing Support Worker role in Fleetwood, Blackpool, providing the highest standards of care to individuals with mental health/complex needs. This opportunity is perfect for someone who is interested in an exciting career in mental health. We are looking for someone who is approachable and warm and able to connect with the individuals we support. Support Worker Duties: <ul> <li>Developing and sustaining warm and trusting relationships with service users,</li> <li>Carrying out general administrative duties,</li> <li>Providing emotional support to service users,</li> <li>Medication oversight,</li> <li>Supporting with daily living tasks, including budgeting and tenancy maintenance,</li> <li>Communicating and building strong relationships with service users' family, support network and involved professionals.</li> </ul>Experience of providing care and support to individuals with mental health needs is essential for this role. The benefits of joining Creative Support as a Relief/Bank staff member is the flexibility to pick shifts to suit you and work in services that are local to you. Vacancy Reference Number: 82123 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. - This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme Application Instructions: To apply, candidates must complete the online application form located on our company website via the listing for the above reference numbered role. We do not accept CV's as a method of application. A list of all roles available can be located at: <a href="http://www.creativesupport.co.uk" target="_blank">www.creativesupport.co.uk</a> Completed Application Forms must be submitted to our Head Office address (below) or emailed to be considered for the vacancy. If you have not received a response to your application within 10 working days of the closing date please accept this as notification of an unsuccessful application. Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying. We do not provide outcomes for unsuccessful applications. For role or application queries please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@creativesupport.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@creativesupport.co.uk</a> Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS

Relief Housing Support Worker

About The Role MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE The Review Meeting is central to the Review process. It is where matters arising from the Review reports can be properly explored. The deliberations of the Review Meeting and the contents of the Review Report inform the Independent Review Officers recommendation regarding the Foster Carers' continuing approval as a Foster Carer and their Terms of Approval. Area needed - Hampshire &amp; Dorset ESSENTIAL DUTIES <ol> <li>Critically read the Review paperwork sent to them prior to the Review Meeting.</li> <li>Identify salient areas that should be discussed at the Review Meeting and any matters that need to be explored with relevant parties beforehand (via SSW/Line Manager).</li> <li>Formulate an agenda covering all pertinent areas to be covered in the Review Meeting.</li> <li>Chair the meeting in a facilitative, inclusive and rigorous manner.</li> <li>Draw out key matters explored in the Review Meeting.</li> <li>Make a substantiated and properly evidenced recommendation, drawing on the deliberation of the Review Meeting and the Review paperwork (using TSD Standards/Fostering Competencies).</li> <li>Complete Report /Detailed Review Meating Minutes ensuring that all the above have been covered.</li> <li>Where issues of professional practice arise in respect of staff or carers pertaining to their capability, performance or conduct, the reviewing officer must bring these to the attention of the regions Head of Fostering.</li></ol> CHECKLIST The following advises of areas for discussion during the Foster Carers Review. The list is not intended to be exhaustive and should be considered along with the information included in the Review paperwork: <ol> <li>Strengths of Foster Carers.</li> <li>Outstanding actions from the last Review.</li> <li>Significant changes since the last Review, including employment/finances/house moves/health issues/household composition/impact of fostering on the family.</li> <li>Emergency Placements/Exemptions in line with Regulations.</li> <li>Issues emerging from updated statutory checks.</li> <li>H &amp; S/Risk Assessments, etc.</li> <li>Any gaps in meeting/maintaining standards/competencies.</li> <li>Complaints/Allegations.</li> <li>Training and Development.</li> <li>Communication/Recording</li> <li>Any changes to Approval and evidence to support any disagreements.</li> <li>Additional support needs if a change of approval is being recommended.</li> <li>Future Actions:</li> <li>Referral to the Fostering Panel</li> <li>Training and Development needs</li> <li>Outstanding H &amp; S/Safe Care</li> <li>Requirement for Re-assessment</li></ol> Others as identified during the Review Meeting. Compass is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As we continue to grow, we know that we must have the most talented employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our children and young people.

Stockton Council have an established team of Independent Reviewing Officers and Child Protection Conference Chairs however we are expanding the team to develop our ambitions for the service. We are looking to recruit an additional IRO/Conference Chair to join our team. Are you passionate about improving the quality-of-care planning for the children and young people we support across Stockton-on-Tees? If so, we are looking for motivated and experienced Social Workers or Social Work Managers who are committed to providing an excellent service to vulnerable children and young people and their families. Our Children's Services are focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for children and young people. We are dedicated to creating an environment where social work practice can thrive and where all members of the team are encouraged to be innovative and creative to ensure the services we offer to children and families help improve their lives. We are currently seeking an experienced and passionate IRO/Conference Chair/sufficiently experienced Social Worker with aspirations and transferable skills for this role to join our team and contribute towards making a meaningful difference to the lives of children and families. Our IROs have the dual role of IRO for Children in Our Care and as the chair of Initial and Review Child Protection Conferences. As an IRO/Conference Chair you will play a crucial role in overseeing the care planning and review process for children in our care and those who are being considered at child protection conference. You will ensure that plans for children are robust, child centred, legally compliant, and that they effectively address the individual needs and aspirations of each child. We'll support you to flourish and be the best you can, delivering high-quality services and working closely with professionals from a range of agencies to improve the lived experience of children. If you would like an informal chat about this opportunity please contact Jo Wren/Jeff Riley, Team Managers, Independent Review Unit on 01642 528018/526462 or <a href="mailto:joanne.wren@stockton.gov.uk" target="_blank">joanne.wren@stockton.gov.uk</a> /<a href="mailto:jeff.riley@stockton.gov.uk" target="_blank">jeff.riley@stockton.gov.uk</a> In addition to excellent career progression opportunities, with a clear and supported development path, we also offer agile working, with flexible and family friendly policies, that have a work/life balance at their core, plus lots, lots more... Our excellent total reward package includes: <ul><li>27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years' service. Ability to purchase additional leave is also available</li><li>Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement</li><li>Your SWE Registration paid for</li><li>Access to a number of employee benefits including salary sacrifice Car Lease Scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, employee assistance programme, physiotherapy and more.</li></ul>Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs, including your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email after the closing date for notification from '<a href="mailto:DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK" target="_blank">DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK</a>'. All communication will also appear in the 'My Messages' section of your North East Jobs account.

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 18 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 opposed 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 centred 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 links into meaningful opportunities within their local community. We have several permanent roles available, ranging in 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: <ul> <li>Support tenants to achieve the objectives identified in their Person-Centred Plan, maximising their independence. Following tenants individual risk assessments/support plans that are in place in relation to any challenging behaviour. this will include planned and unplanned care responding to individuals alarm calls/ systems. </li> <li>Support tenants to prepare meals, undertake household tasks, including self-care. Flexibility to work alternative hours to support this is required. Support tenants to access the community.</li> <li>Assist and support tenants to manage their finances daily record all transactions on individual budget sheets, ensuring that tenants monies and budget sheets balance. Follow HSHN finance policy and procedures.</li> <li>Complete all mandatory training and attend any person or job specific training relative to the post if requested by your line manager </li> <li>Receive, check, and book in monthly medication from the pharmacy. Dispose correctly of any old medication. Report any discrepancies immediately to Duty. Administer, record and order ability to follow HBC policies.</li> </ul>Our Offer: Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including: <ul> <li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 26 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li> <li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li> <li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li> <li>Investment in your personal development</li> <li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites</li> <li>Car leasing schemes</li> </ul>Next Steps: At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Emma Berrington (Principle Manager) on 0151-511-6965 or Margaret Myler (Assistant Manager) on 0151 511 6439 Interviews TBC. 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! How to apply Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CVs. Please fully complete the on-line application form. Further information on this vacancy <ul> <li> Cautions and Convictions Flowchart </li> <li> Completing Your Application Form Guidance </li> <li> Our Values Framework </li> <li> Guidance - Completing Your Online Application </li> <li> Job Profile </li> </ul>

Support Worker - Halton Supported Housing Network

Julian House is a charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. We run several projects and every year we help thousands of people out of homelessness, into employment, away from domestic abuse, and more. If you'd like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we're looking for! Job Role: Supported Housing Worker Salary: £24,500 per year Hours:33.5 hours per week Contract type: Permanent Location: Exeter Additional information: <ul><li>Valid driver's license and access to a car business purposes</li><li>Participation in an out-of-hours on-call rota, £100 per week when on-call</li></ul>The Role: As a Supported Housing Worker, you'll play a vital role in our Supported Housing Service, providing support to individuals with a recent history of homelessness. Our broader service includes: 21 units for clients with medium support needs, 16 units designed for medium and high-risk prison leaves, and 8 units dedicated to young people under 24 years old with medium to low support needs. In this role, you will help manage 11 units, providing essential support to clients. Your responsibilities will include handling referrals, conducting assessments, and supporting clients to maintain their accommodation while empowering them to make meaningful, positive changes in their lives. You will also play a key role in building and maintaining effective, collaborative working relationships with partner agencies involved in supporting each client's journey. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful different in the lives of vulnerable individuals as they work towards stability and independence. Responsibilities include: <ul><li>Progress and track referrals made into the service and outcomes for service users moving on from the service</li><li>Ensure all new clients moving into the service understand their rights and responsibilities and the conditions of their license agreement</li><li>Complete needs/risk assessments for clients ensuring they have a tailored support plan in place </li><li>Carry out effective multi-agency working with external agencies to maximise opportunities for clients</li><li>Maintain client records that they are accurate and fully updated using our client record system</li><li>Since job descriptions cannot be exhaustive; the post holder may be required to undertake other duties, which are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities</li></ul>Qualifications / Requirements: <ul><li>A valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle - business insurance will be required for roles involving travel for work</li><li>Experience working with vulnerable adults and/or people with complex needs and challenging behaviours</li></ul>There are many great reasons to join our team! <ul><li>Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators</li><li>Wellbeing related support and advice and up to 6 free counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment</li><li>30% staff discount at Julian House charity shops</li><li>20% staff discount at Julian House bike workshops</li><li>For all the fantastic and valuable work you'll be doing makes you eligible for the Blue Light Card which offers amazing discounts on thousands of brands.</li><li>A generous and competitive pension scheme</li><li>Instant access to healthcare professionals and discounts on a variety of health treatments through our Simply Health Scheme</li><li>A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted</li><li>6 weekly Reflective Practice sessions from objective, external facilitators</li></ul>Our Ethos As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion &amp; Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter. If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. DBS Checks We welcome applications from people with lived experience. All applicants working with our clients will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from becoming an employee, the decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role. If you would like to discuss any convictions you may have, please contact the person named in the advert. All information will be dealt with according to our Data Protection Policy. Get in touch If you have any questions about Supported Housing Worker role, please get in touch with the team at <a href="mailto:recruitment@julianhouse.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@julianhouse.org.uk</a>. We look forward to speaking with you soon! Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies once the perfect candidate has been found. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible so that you don't miss out!

Supported Housing Worker

Salary: £27,300 - £29,400 per annum - starting salary £27,300 per annum Hours: 36 per week Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until June 2025 We support more than 5,000 people living in sheltered and supported housing or their own homes. We're passionate about our staff and believe in caring for them in the same way we care about our service users. We offer housing-related support to young adults aged 16 - 24 living in our supported accommodation schemes in Kent and floating support in the community. Our Younger People's Service is looking for a Support Officer to join our dynamic team in Medway on a fixed-term basis. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced support officer who enjoys a varied role. In this varied and dynamic role, you'll empower the people we support to have active and fulfilling lives aligned with their needs and aspirations. You'll need to evidence an understanding of the issues facing Young People and be committed to supporting them to develop their confidence and maximise their independence. A major part of your role will be to take a person-centred and therapeutic approach to help young people overcome their challenges, creating programmes and helping them gain the help and skills they need to become positive and successful members of their local community. You'll be passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of Young People staying positive and seeing the best in them. We're looking for someone with experience providing housing-related support to young people. As you can imagine, the full job description includes lots more detail so please check it out before applying - Support Officer. Salaries are just the starting point. Here at Clarion, we're dedicated to rewarding hard work and commitment, and providing benefits that support you and your lifestyle - dive in and find out more here. Closing Date: Monday 6th January 2025 at midnight. For further details on this vacancy, please click 'apply'. Whilst we recognise the growth and popularity of artificial intelligence (AI), it is important we are confident that your application is unique, and has been completed without the use of AI technology. Applicants progressing through our selection process are not permitted to use AI technology tools or software. You must be able to travel across regions as required. This post is subject to an Enhanced Adult and Child plus barred list check. In the event that we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close this advert early. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment.

Housing Support Officer - Younger People's Service

The Vacancy An exciting opportunity has become available within the Home Assistance Team in the recently formed Independent Living Service at North Lincolnshire Council. The role has been created to support the existing admin team deal with the ever-increasing demands on our services. We are looking for an individual keen to undertake a varied administrative role, supporting two busy teams, who is a good communicator and is a people person. The Home Assistance / Handyperson teams have responsibility for delivering Disabled Facilities Grants and other forms of grants / loans to help residents of North Lincolnshire adapt or improve their home. They also organise a team who install minor adaptations, low level equipment into people's homes to help them get around their properties and access facilities safely, to reduce trips and falls, plus organising for safety measures to be installed for victims of crime. Your role within the team will include supporting the existing admin support, helping grant applicants progress their enquiries, plus organising home visits for the Handyperson team. You will work alongside all other team members, supporting them, liaising with service users, Occupational Therapists, contractors, and other services within North Lincolnshire Council. No two days are the same and without this pivotal role, the teams you support would struggle to function effectively and deliver services in a timely manner. If you are hardworking, want to make a difference and have job satisfaction, then this is the job for you. You would be based at Church Square House, Scunthorpe, with flexibility for remote working. The role does involve travelling to different locations within North Lincolnshire and a full driving licence and transport is essential. North Lincolnshire Council has a flexible working policy which allows for and encourages home working where service delivery allows. This is a real opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives of North Lincolnshire's residents and meet the council's outcomes of being safe and well. We are a progressive employer with flexible and agile working arrangements. For further details or an informal discussion please contact Robert Freeman, Lead Officer - Home Assistance &amp; Accident Prevention 01724 297636. The Council We are collectively organised around the people and place of North Lincolnshire. Together we ensure that our communities are safe, well, prosperous and connected. We are ambitious for North Lincolnshire, we want our area to be the #BestPlace for our residents by being the #BestCouncil we can be. We achieve this through living our values - equality of opportunity, excellence, integrity and self-responsibility - in all that we do. The Benefits Staff discounts Annual leave Access to pensions Salary sacrifice schemes Free car parking Eye test and glasses reimbursements

Housing Support Assistant

An exciting and diverse opportunity has become available to deliver support to people in tenancies and temporary homelessness accommodation across Cheshire East through a supportive structure. This will be achieved by supporting individuals and families affected by homelessness to achieve and sustain accommodation. Focusing on barriers to housing such as domestic abuse, substance misuse. mental health issues and offending. ABOUT THE ROLE We currently have x2 positions available, both are fixed term roles, one is full time at 37 hours per week and one is part time at 22.2 hours per week from 9-5pm. This role requires someone who drives and has access to their own vehicle. Do you enjoy supporting people to overcome barriers? Do you have excellent people skills? Can you work in a fast paced enviroment with complex people? If yes and you would you like to use your skills to support homeless people and families then we would welcome your application. This role is varied and exciting, although the majority of the time you will be a support worker you will have a caseload of homeless households that are in our temporary accommodation, there will be a requirement to be cover our floating support service. This would require supporting tenants/ residents with initial sign up, support planning, set up of bills and benefits and overcoming barriers to sustained accommodation. You will be required to work with other support agencies, accommodation providers and other relevant persons to enable them to settle in, to sustain and where required to promptly move on from accommodation. The households will be based in Cheshire East's temporary accommodation, private tenancies and/ or in social housing tenancies. The role will be focused on promoting independence through support and a multi-agency approach, ensure that households are enabled to achieve independence and receive a good level of physical, emotional, social, and intellectual support. Whilst continually assessing and reviewing risks to yourself, other agencies, other people in the household. WHAT WE GIVE IN RETURN <ul> <li>ENHANCED ANNUAL LEAVE - 34 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) from day 1, increasing to 39 days after only 5 years` service</li> <li>ENHANCED PUBLIC PENSION - A career average pension (contributions built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay</li> <li>EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME - A completely free to use and confidential assistance service for all employees to help staff manage, reduce, and overcome the impact of life issues which they may experience from time to time, both withing work and their personal life.</li> <li>VIRGIN MEDIA AND O2 DISCOUNTS - Exclusive discounts on Virgin Media Broadband and O1 pay monthly plans.</li> <li>DISCOUNTED GYM MEMBERSHIPS - Access to corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure which includes:</li> <ul> <li>Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities</li> <li>Off-Peak Racket Sports</li> <li>Athletics Tracks</li> <li>Sauna/Steam/Spa</li> </ul> </ul>To find out more about our rewards and benefits package, please click here (insert this hyperlink <a href="https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/pdf/jobs-and-careers/ce-reward-brochure-digital-6970.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/pdf/jobs-and-careers/ce-reward-brochure…</a> ) HOW TO APPLY To apply for the role please click apply for this job at the bottom of the page, or, for an informal chat about the role please contact Rachael shaw - Homeless Support Services Team Leader on 07741176633 or email: <a href="mailto:rachael.shaw@cheshireeast.gov.uk" target="_blank">rachael.shaw@cheshireeast.gov.uk</a>

The vacancy 37 hours per week Do you want to make a difference? An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Housing Department for someone with great people skills and in-depth housing knowledge to help lead the Supported Housing team in delivering proactive and customer focussed tenancy and neighbourhood services. What's the role? This is a new role and the post-holder will be part of our Housing Department, you will use your leadership skills to help us deliver a high-quality service, including maximising our rental and service charge income, managing ASB, improving services and delivering a generic day-to-day housing management service to customers who live in our Independent Living, Flexi-care and Supported Housing homes. The right candidate will need the ability to make decisions and deliver in a fast-paced and busy environment. You'll work effectively and proactively with colleagues to provide an excellent housing management service to our customers. In this role you will need to: <ul> <li>Ensure a high standard of customer service.</li> <li>Have an understanding of supported housing and housing for older people (including Flexi-care)</li> <li>Manage staff (both direct and indirect reporting)</li> <li>Deliver proactive, customer focussed housing management services, ensuring that they are continually improved to meet changing business requirements.</li> <li>Experience of delivering managed services</li> <li>Maximise our rent and service charge collection.</li> <li>Manage the supported housing budgets effectively.</li> <li>Deliver on our corporate targets.</li></ul>What are we looking for? You will be customer-focused, with the ability to interact empathetically with a wide variety of people. You'll have an excellent grasp of Housing Law and a proven-track record of leading and managing successful teams. You will have a background in Housing Management or Supported Housing and knowledge of budget management and partnership working would be an advantage. Essential: <ul> <li>Significant experience of managing and developing staff</li> <li>Experience of setting and meeting challenging objectives.</li> <li>Excellent knowledge of Supported Housing and housing for older people including related legislation, policy and good practice</li> <li>Extensive experience of arrears collection and ASB.</li> <li>You will need to hold a UK driving licence with access to a suitable vehicle, with insurance cover for business use.</li> <li>You will need to maintain a satisfactory basic level DBS check.</li></ul>Desirable: <ul> <li>Knowledge of setting and managing budgets</li></ul><ul> <li>Educated to degree level or relevant experience</li> <li>Hold a CIH qualification</li></ul>What can we offer you? We know that people are our most valuable assets, so we offer a range of benefits including 28 days' annual leave pro rata, an employer pension contribution of up to 11%, development opportunities and access to a comprehensive employee rewards scheme. How we work We are committed to embracing the most positive aspects of agile working. We take a blended approach to how we work, so that colleagues have the flexibility to strike the right balance between working in our communities, in our shared spaces and remotely. With digital technology at the heart of our work, teams and individuals are empowered to decide the best way to meet the needs of their role. How to apply If this sounds like your next role, click 'apply now', tell us why you've got what it takes and send us a copy of your current CV. The closing date is Friday 17th January 2025, (but please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a large response). Interviews will take place in the week commencing 27th January 2025. About us We are a housing association with homes across South-West Hertfordshire. We aim to make a real difference by delivering better homes and supporting our communities, because we know that good homes give people the chance to lead more fulfilling lives. We own and manage more than 6,800 homes and associated assets in South-West Hertfordshire. Our business is evolving rapidly as we find new ways to deliver great homes, improved services and much-needed new homes. We also have a one-star accreditation from Best Companies, putting us in the top 25 housing associations to work for. We have exciting plans for the future - and you could help us to achieve our goals. Find out more at <a href="http://www.wcht.org.uk/letsgo" target="_blank">www.wcht.org.uk/letsgo</a>. Benefits Access to season ticket loans Online rewards with shopping discounts Cycle to work scheme 28 days annual leave Pension scheme 2 paid volunteering days

Supported Housing Manager

What you'll be doing Do you want to work with elderly people, and provide them support to enable independent living? Are you passionate about supporting elderly people to remain engaged in their local communities? Curo is an established, leading housing association based in Bath, with over 15,000 homes in our care and providing wrap-around support services that help people find security, stability, and a positive future. We are seeking a committed individual to be part of our Livewell team as a Housing Support Worker, which forms part of the care and support element within Curo. It is mandatory for our Housing Support Worker's to use their own vehicle every day. Please state you have a driving license and access to your own vehicle on your CV or Application form. Why join Curo? If you are passionate about providing those in need with your dedicated care, time and support, without having to provide personal care services, Curo provides our support workers with the following: <ul> <li>No evening or weekend work</li> <li>Flexible working hours to suit your schedule</li> <li>The opportunity to help customers remain independent with no personal care</li> <li>You'll be part of a friendly, caring, supportive team, dedicated not only to our customers but to the wellbeing of colleagues.</li></ul>Our values-driven culture revolves around care, respect, openness, fairness and trust. As well as being a skilled support worker, we are looking for people who are empathetic and have the people skills to build trust with all our customers on every call, every day. What you'll be doing The Housing Support worker will be working 1-2-1 with customers to support with a variety of tasks and promote independence within their home. You'll develop, implement and monitor support plans for your customers. The tasks will include, but not only: <ul> <li>Reduction in social isolation</li> <li>Support with physical and mental well-being</li> <li>Ensuring relevant benefits are in place.</li> <li>Support to get to medical appointments.</li> <li>Liaise with care agencies and social workers.</li></ul>(this role does not include any personal care) The Housing Support worker will be required to accurately record all customer interactions on our bespoke IT system. This is a rewarding role working in the local community supporting older people from different backgrounds. This is an opportunity to work within the local community to help people re-connect with where they live and to positively impact on health loneliness and isolation. More about you This role can be challenging at times as you will be working with and supporting customers from all walks of life; it will be fast paced, so an attention to detail, using your initiative and problem solving will be key. <ul> <li>You'll be a people person and come from a background of working one-to-one with people of varying needs.</li> <li>You'll be used to working at a fast pace, meeting deadlines and able to work under pressure.</li> <li>You'll have a passion for working with older people and enjoy helping to set up group activities such as coffee mornings, as well as working on a one-to-one basis.</li> <li>You'll be IT literate, proficient at MS Word and MS Excel.</li></ul>Key attributes of our Housing Support Worker's when working with our sheltered customers are: <ul> <li>Kindness</li> <li>Caring</li> <li>Empathy</li> <li>Commitment</li> <li>Resilience</li></ul>You'll be flexible and able to switch between one-to-one work and group events, as well as willing to work in our different locations in and around B&amp;NES. When and where you'll be working This is a customer facing role, you will be working 30 hours a week between Monday and Friday (preferably Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) between 8am - 5.00pm, based on our customers' needs. You will be responsible for organising your own workload and setting your diary appointments. You'll be based in the office in Hillcrest, Peasedown St John, Bath, BA2 8JR, however, you will be visiting your customer base in the surrounding areas. It is mandatory for the Housing Support Worker to use their own vehicle every day. <ul> <li>A full driving license and business insurance, with the ability to travel around the B&amp;NES area is essential.</li> <li>An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check is required for this role, Curo will arrange.</li></ul>What you'll get in return We believe you'll have a job that will give you huge job satisfaction, and help us to make a difference to our customers' lives every day. So in return for all your hard work, not only do our Housing Support Workers get a great salary but we also offer: <ul> <li>26 days annual leave (plus public holidays) rising to 29 days after 3 years service</li> <li>An additional day's leave on your birthday</li> <li>Contributory (Salary Sacrifice) Pension Scheme matched by CURO up to 10%</li> <li>Annual 'Homes for Good' Reward.</li> <li>Life Assurance Policy (up to 6x your annual salary)</li> <li>Flexible Benefits including the ability to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave, gym membership, Health Cash Plan, Computer Scheme, Green Cars, Cycle to Work</li> <li>'Perks at Work' - access to 1000's of discounts online and in-store.</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - providing friendly impartial advice on financial, health, work or mental wellbeing.</li> <li>Free Parking at many of our Offices.</li></ul>One more thing Here at Curo we are about getting the right candidate for the right role. We recognise that as an organisation we are underrepresented in certain areas so we operate the disability confident scheme and we welcome applications from applicants who identify as LGBTQIA+ or are from an Ethnic Minority background. It would also be great to get applications from our Curo customers too. If you need support to assist you to make an application or attend an interview, then please email our recruitment team at <a href="mailto:recruitment@curo-group.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@curo-group.co.uk</a> and we will be happy to help. For an informal discussion about the role please call Cathy Isaacs on 07791 104 198. We will be closing applications on the 30th December however we will be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the vacancy earlier should we find the right applicant. So, if you think you're the person for this job, please don't delay and apply today. About Curo Curo is an organisation with social purpose at its heart. We provide affordable homes that help people find security and stability and a positive future. We're one of the largest housing associations in the South West and an expanding house builder, using our profits to create more affordable housing in our communities. Our values are at the core of how we work. We care about our colleagues and their wellbeing and recognise their sense of pride in the work they do to support our customers. We're proud to say that since 2016 we have been ranked by Best Companies as being in the UK's top 75 Large Companies to work for. We're also listed in the top 10 best housing associations to work for in the country, and among the top 25 best companies to work for in the South West! One more thing We provide homes and services to a community that is diverse. We recognise that we need to do more to ensure that the colleagues in our organisation better reflect and understand the community we serve and for that reason we particularly welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and abilities. We are a recognised 'disability confident' employer and we have also signed up to the Social Housing Anti-Racism Pledge (SHARP). We guarantee to interview all disabled, black or minority ethnic applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for our vacancies. If you need support to assist you to make an application or attend an interview, then please email our recruitment team at <a href="mailto:recruitment@curo-group.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@curo-group.co.uk</a> and we will be happy to help. Benefits Birthday leave Holiday trading Hybrid working Life assurance Online shopping Pension

Barnsley AST based in Rotherham Support Worker Please note this role requires a full driving licence and access to a roadworthy vehicle Salary: Starting salary £25,115, rising to £26,425 after 12 months and rising to £27,355 after a further 12 months. Pro rata Barnsley AST based from the Rotherham office. Main Purpose To provide high quality housing and support services to residents in order to assist them to sustain their tenancies. Specific tasks <ul><li> Assist residents when moving in, or out of Target accommodation. </li></ul><ul><li> Assess the circumstances, aspirations and needs of each resident in order to make a support plan that is relevant to the resident and realistic in its achievement.</li></ul><ul><li> Act as residents' keyworker offering advice and support to negotiated and agreed support planning to enable them to develop their skills for independent living.</li></ul><ul><li> Assist residents to maximise their income and to manage their personal budgets.</li></ul><ul><li> Support residents to understand their rights and responsibilities under their occupancy agreements.</li></ul><ul><li> Support and motivation to residents encouraging them to achieve personal goals.</li></ul><ul><li> Carry out regular resident risk assessment and ensure it is properly recorded and copied to relevant officers in the organisation.</li></ul><ul><li> Review support plans periodically and adapt them according to changing needs</li></ul><ul><li> Make sure residents pay the rent due to Target Housing as required by the occupancy agreement. Assist residents with their benefit claims where necessary.</li></ul><ul><li> Monitor residents' handling of Target Housing property and consumption of gas &amp; electricity.</li></ul><ul><li> Monitor residents' compliance with their occupancy agreements. Inform Service Manager who will then act to resolve non-compliance issues.</li></ul><ul><li> Monitor occupancy to ensure that properties have not been abandoned or damaged and take prompt action when it happens to avoid unnecessary costs to TH.</li><li> Where appropriate, help residents with budgeting. Negotiate with other bodies on behalf of the resident on the repayment of arrears such as rent owed to the Local Authority Housing Department.</li><li> Liaise with the Probation Service and any other appropriate bodies to ensure that all are aware of relevant information.</li><li> Enable and support the service user to deal with conflict and disputes amongst service users and between service users and neighbours.</li></ul><ul><li> Assist in the delivery and development of resident activities.</li></ul><ul><li> Keep all prescribed records in order that the value of the tenant support service can be audited and comply with confidentiality policy.</li></ul><ul><li> Build links with external organisations, to maintain constructive working relations and to ensure resident's needs are met.</li></ul><ul><li> Participate in office duty arrangements.</li></ul><ul><li> Provide cover for absent Housing Support Assistants &amp; Supported Housing Assistant.</li></ul><ul><li> Accompany a colleague to an appointment or visit where dual attendance is required.</li></ul>General tasks <ul><li> Attend and participate in training sessions or activities as required.</li></ul><ul><li> Participate in team meetings and supervision as required,</li></ul><ul><li> Perform other such duties as may be required to further the aims of Target Housing within the Health and Safety requirements.</li></ul><ul><li> Adhere to all of Target Housing's policies and procedures in particular our Equal Opportunities, Confidentiality and Health and Safety policies.</li></ul><ul><li> Carry out other such duties as directed by senior managers as appropriate to the aims of Target Housing.</li></ul>Person specifications <ul><li>Understanding of services provided to vulnerable groups</li></ul><ul><li>Understanding of delivering supported housing services. </li></ul><ul><li>Understanding of delivering services to residents in housing and supported accommodation</li></ul><ul><li>Basic knowledge of Welfare Benefits System. </li></ul><ul><li>An understanding of risk assessments and support planning</li></ul><ul><li>Understanding of the Judiciary System in the UK</li></ul>Competencies Customer Focus (Critical) Integrity (Critical) Team Working (Critical) Confidence &amp; Judgment (Very Important) Communication and Influence (Very Important) Planning &amp; Organising (Important) Technical (Important) Closing date 06/01/2025 Target welcomes applications from all members of the community. Target reserves the right to close this role earlier than stated should the number of applications suffice.

Housing Support Worker (Barnsley)

Support Worker Salary: (full time) Starting salary £25,115, rising to £26,425 after 12 months and rising to £27,355 after a further 12 months. Pro rata This role requires a full driving licence and access to a roadworthy vehicle Main Purpose To provide high quality housing and support services to residents in order to assist them to sustain their tenancies. Specific tasks <ul><li> Assist residents when moving in, or out of Target accommodation. </li></ul><ul><li> Assess the circumstances, aspirations and needs of each resident in order to make a support plan that is relevant to the resident and realistic in its achievement.</li></ul><ul><li> Act as residents' keyworker offering advice and support to negotiated and agreed support planning to enable them to develop their skills for independent living.</li></ul><ul><li> Assist residents to maximise their income and to manage their personal budgets.</li></ul><ul><li> Support residents to understand their rights and responsibilities under their occupancy agreements.</li></ul><ul><li> Support and motivation to residents encouraging them to achieve personal goals.</li></ul><ul><li> Carry out regular resident risk assessment and ensure it is properly recorded and copied to relevant officers in the organisation.</li></ul><ul><li> Review support plans periodically and adapt them according to changing needs</li></ul><ul><li> Make sure residents pay the rent due to Target Housing as required by the occupancy agreement. Assist residents with their benefit claims where necessary.</li></ul><ul><li> Monitor residents' handling of Target Housing property and consumption of gas &amp; electricity.</li></ul><ul><li> Monitor residents' compliance with their occupancy agreements. Inform Service Manager who will then act to resolve non-compliance issues.</li></ul><ul><li> Monitor occupancy to ensure that properties have not been abandoned or damaged and take prompt action when it happens to avoid unnecessary costs to TH.</li><li> Where appropriate, help residents with budgeting. Negotiate with other bodies on behalf of the resident on the repayment of arrears such as rent owed to the Local Authority Housing Department.</li><li> Liaise with the Probation Service and any other appropriate bodies to ensure that all are aware of relevant information.</li><li> Enable and support the service user to deal with conflict and disputes amongst service users and between service users and neighbours.</li></ul><ul><li> Assist in the delivery and development of resident activities.</li></ul><ul><li> Keep all prescribed records in order that the value of the tenant support service can be audited and comply with confidentiality policy.</li></ul><ul><li> Build links with external organisations, to maintain constructive working relations and to ensure resident's needs are met.</li></ul><ul><li> Participate in office duty arrangements.</li></ul><ul><li> Provide cover for absent Housing Support Assistants &amp; Supported Housing Assistant.</li></ul><ul><li> Accompany a colleague to an appointment or visit where dual attendance is required.</li></ul>General tasks <ul><li> Attend and participate in training sessions or activities as required.</li></ul><ul><li> Participate in team meetings and supervision as required,</li></ul><ul><li> Perform other such duties as may be required to further the aims of Target Housing within the Health and Safety requirements.</li></ul><ul><li> Adhere to all of Target Housing's policies and procedures in particular our Equal Opportunities, Confidentiality and Health and Safety policies.</li></ul><ul><li> Carry out other such duties as directed by senior managers as appropriate to the aims of Target Housing.</li></ul>Person specifications <ul><li>Understanding of services provided to vulnerable groups</li></ul><ul><li>Understanding of delivering supported housing services. </li></ul><ul><li>Understanding of delivering services to residents in housing and supported accommodation</li></ul><ul><li>Basic knowledge of Welfare Benefits System. </li></ul><ul><li>An understanding of risk assessments and support planning</li></ul><ul><li>Understanding of the Judiciary System in the UK</li></ul>Competencies Customer Focus (Critical) Integrity (Critical) Team Working (Critical) Confidence &amp; Judgment (Very Important) Communication and Influence (Very Important) Planning &amp; Organising (Important) Technical (Important) Closing date 06/01/2025 Target welcomes applications from all members of the community. Target reserves the right to close this role earlier than stated should the number of applications suffice.

Housing Support Worker AST

Job Description Job Title: Support Worker (Supported Housing) Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £25,965.41 per annum (£27,112.48 per annum is achieved after 18 months successful performance in the role) Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week Working Pattern: 7 day rota (shifts include 7.15am - 3.15pm or 1.30pm - 9.30pm) and alternate full weekends plus some bank holidays Location: Old Tea Warehouse, High Wycombe If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description. The difference you will make as a Support Worker This role is based at Old Tea Warehouse in High Wycombe. Old Tea Warehouse is a medium-high risk supported accommodation service for vulnerable customers aged 18-65. This is a fast-paced, dynamic environment where customers have experienced homelessness and may have complex needs such as substance misuse, mental health, history of offending, etc. You will provide support to our customers in a variety of ways. For example, connecting them with employability coaches and other support agencies, helping them manage their money, signing up for benefits or to move on to a more permanent home. It will be your job to help boost their confidence and support them on their journey as they rebuild their lives. Through all of this you will need to keep records of everything, so there is some admin to do. At times this role is tough, but most of the time it can be incredibly rewarding. You will need to be resilient, empathetic, and able to leave your work at work and not take it home with you. About you We are looking for someone with: <ul> <li>Experience of working with vulnerable people</li> <li>Experience of delivering structured support and risk management</li> <li>To be a team player with a caring and empathetic nature with a resilient, can-do attitude, able to work as part of a team</li> <li>An understanding of supporting vulnerable people - this could include having your own lived experience of homelessness or drug or alcohol addiction.</li> <li>Ability to work flexible hours to meet customer and business needs, which may not include normal office hours and may include lone working</li></ul>Interviews will take place on 13th and 17th January 2025. Why Riverside? At Riverside, we're a housing association with a difference - enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we've been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us. Working with us, you'll enjoy: <ul> <li>Competitive pay &amp; generous pension </li> <li>28 days holidays plus bank holidays </li> <li>Flexible working options available</li> <li>Investment in your learning, personal development and technology</li> <li>A wide range of benefits</li></ul>Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside: We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview. Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Role Profile Supporting Customers: We use Psychologically Informed approaches and Trauma Informed Care principles to support our customers to develop new ways of thinking and to make steps towards independence, by: <ul> <li>Leading on Co-producing bespoke support and move-on plans, involving key stakeholders (e.g. family/other support providers), where appropriate</li> <li>Organising and carrying out regular planned reviews of support and risk plans, or following an incident/significant change in a customer's circumstances</li> <li>Engaging customers to meet agreed outcomes and develop life skills</li> <li>Assisting customers with day-to-day support and tenancy-related matters</li> <li>Identifying and promoting opportunities for employment, education and training and supporting customers to remove barriers to accessing these opportunities</li> <li>Signposting customers to appropriate external support services, including interventions such as food banks and other community resources</li> <li>Supporting customers to be 'tenancy ready' to enable successful move on</li> <li>Supporting customers to be financially independent through budgeting plans and maximising income</li> <li>Supporting and monitoring customers' healthcare needs, ensuring appropriate contact with healthcare professionals</li> <li>Empowering customers to move towards self-management of their medication by following the medication procedure</li> <li>Leading on support initiatives including Group Work</li> <li>Ensure the safety of our customers by following local safeguarding procedures, recognizing and acting on any significant risk, and escalating appropriately</li> <li>Record and update clear, factual, accurate, strengths based customer information on the local or appropriate digital platform</li></ul>Service Delivery: <ul> <li>Facilitate the referral process into the service and assess potential new customers</li> <li>Contribute to the delivery of a housing management service, including income collection and providing customers with tenancy-related support</li> <li>Work with customers to maintain a safe environment by reporting repairs and health and safety concerns</li> <li>Clean and prepare rooms as appropriate</li> <li>Resolve difficult and challenging situations in a sensitive and informed way, balancing the needs of the individual with responsibilities for the safety of the service</li> <li>Develop and maintain local partnerships to provide a holistic range of support for customer</li> <li>Carry out day-to-day administration and operational duties</li> <li>Other Information:</li> <li>You will be required to work flexible hours to meet customer and business needs, which may not include normal office hours</li> <li>You will be required to travel to different properties within the defined area as and when required</li> <li>Use the Lone Worker system as and when necessary</li> <li>Ensure customers are safe at all times - carrying out all of your duties within Riverside's Policy and Procedure Policy and Procedure framework e.g. health &amp; safety, safeguarding, dignity at work, GDPR opportunities, cash handling, etc</li> <li>Deliver your role in line with Riverside company values - "Our Riverside Way"</li> <li>Participate in team meetings, attend regular supervisions and reflecting practice sessions</li> <li>Undertake regular training and take responsibility for continuous development to enable you to deliver your role safely</li> <li>From time to time you may be required to undertake additional duties and responsibilities in consultation with your Line Manager</li></ul>Person specification Essential <ul> <li>An understanding of the barriers faced by vulnerable and diverse customer groups and individuals with complex needs</li> <li>Experience of delivering structured support and risk management</li> <li>Be a team player with a caring, empathetic, flexible and have a resilient, can-do attitude</li> <li>Previous experience in positively resolving incidents</li> <li>Demonstrate initiative and confidence to make and act on decisions</li> <li>Competent administrative and IT skills (to be able to produce reports and other communications)</li></ul>Desirable <ul> <li>Knowledge of Psychological or Trauma Informed approaches to support</li> <li>Experience of working in challenging environments with the ability to plan, prioritise, organise tasks to achieve results</li> <li>Knowledge of current benefit systems</li> <li>Experience of working in a care and support environment</li></ul>About Us Riverside is one of the UK's leading not-for-profit social housing and regeneration organisations, owning or managing around 75,000 homes from Irvine to Kent. We are a leading provider of supported housing services, particularly for those affected by homelessness, and our track record of transforming lives and revitalising neighbourhoods dates back over 90 years. We have plans to build over 15,000 affordable homes over the next decade. Our ways of working Commitment to Diversity

Support Worker (Supported Housing)

Job description Post Ref: CC178 Calderdale Council, are pleased to offer several opportunities to undertake the role of Independent Living Officer (ILO) within the Reablement Team. The role has been redesigned and regraded to encourage people who are thinking about a career in Health and Social Care, combining elements of Occupational Therapy, modern approaches to community rehabilitation, reablement and the innovative use of Assistive Technology to support impendence and community inclusion. These roles have been regraded to reflect the new approaches we are developing and can be the first step in a rewarding career, covering a variety of professional roles in health and local government. If you are at the beginning of your career and exploring different options before you make the decision about your future, or if you have the life experience, thinking about a career change and willing to learn new skills that will take you into areas of work you didn't know existed, please contact us for a further conversation. The new team will need to be highly professional, committed to continuous improvement, outcome driven, quality focused with the prospect of future career opportunities? We embrace innovation and encourage performance. We are keen to recruit Independent Living Officers with shared values and behaviours that remain at the heart of everything we do. The reablement team consists of a range of health and social care professionals and supports a Home First pathway and aims to: • Provide reablement to people in their own homes - including assessment and provision of equipment, aids and adaptations, assistive technology. • Reduce preventable admissions to hospital. • Reduce length of stays in hospital by supporting safe and timely discharges using a Home First model. • Provide a person-centred approach to optimise independence and confidence, enable recovery and prevent a decline in functional ability. • Undertake assessment for longer term care for those requiring on-going support. The role of ILO will be to support people to live as independently as possible through engagement, assessment and provision of equipment and aids to support independent living. You will assess, provide and install aids, equipment, adaptations, personal care, medicines management, rehabilitation exercises and support for carers to meet identified needs to support people to live safely at home and maximise independence. Closing Date: 2nd January 2025 Interview Date: 9th January 2025 As part of our Vision ( <a href="https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/" target="_blank">https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/</a> ) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a varie-ty of flexible working / job share opportunities. On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change. Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised be-fore being seen by the selection panel. For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub | Calderdale Council We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, an early submission is advised.

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