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Job Description Role: Intern - Homelessness Prevention Programme Grade and Salary: Grade 3 (£23,350 - £24,215) per annum FTE and working pattern: Full Time (1FTE/35hrs per week), Monday - Friday Holiday Entitlement: 28 days annual leave plus 9 buildings closed days (and Christmas Eve when it falls on a weekday) About our Team - I-SPHERE The Institute for Social Policy, Housing, Equalities Research (I-SPHERE) at Heriot-Watt University uses world-class research to help drive change for people affected by extreme disadvantage. I-SPHERE is among the UK's top social and housing policy research centres, recognised with a Queen's Anniversary Prize for excellence, innovation and public benefit. This internship is part of the Homelessness Prevention in the UK research programme. This major UK-wide programme, which is made possible thanks to the support of Oak Foundation, aims to deliver cross-sectoral research and capacity building on homelessness prevention, and facilitate policy and practice mobility across the four UK jurisdictions. This role is based in Edinburgh, however remote working from anywhere within the UK is possible. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. The programme seeks to: <ul> <li>Deliver comparative research on homelessness prevention across the UK. </li> </ul><ul> <li>Promote policy and practice learning between governments, local authorities, and service providers. </li> </ul><ul> <li>Support a new cohort of early career researchers trained in high-impact, mixed-methods research. </li> </ul>Within this research programme we will seek to answer the following six questions. 1. How well are the four UK jurisdictions performing on homelessness prevention at each of the five stages of prevention (universal, upstream, crisis, emergency, and repeat)? 2. How much ideas mobility is there between them at the legal, policy and practice levels? What barriers/enablers exist to/for ideas mobility and mutual learning? 3. How successful has each jurisdiction been in engaging wider partners beyond housing and homelessness services in prevention efforts? 4. What impact have new legal developments made/are likely to make to overall prevention performance and to the contribution of wider partners? 5. How well are frontline workers in each jurisdiction being supported to contribute to the prevention agenda? 6. What can each of the four jurisdictions learn from each other about how to maximise homelessness prevention, effectively engage wider partners, and support frontline workers to deliver successful preventative interventions? As part of this programme we are delighted to be offering a paid 9 month research internship to design and lead in-depth research on an area of homelessness prevention in the UK. We are particularly interested in candidates with front-line experience supporting people at risk of homelessness or working in allied fields. Key Duties &amp; Responsibilities This internship provides a unique opportunity for an early career researcher to join an award-winning social research institute, working on an innovative partnership project which aims to bring about positive change by generating evidence and insights into homelessness prevention strategies across the UK. The intern will: <ul> <li>Develop and implement their own individual research project relevant to the aims of the Homelessness Prevention programme. This will involve designing research tools, conducting primary research, undertaking data analysis, writing up a research report and presenting findings. </li> </ul><ul> <li>Engage with stakeholders across sectors including homelessness, housing, health, education, social services, and criminal justice. </li> </ul><ul> <li>Contribute to the programme's capacity-building activities, including research dissemination and stakeholder engagement. </li> </ul><ul> <li>Participate in relevant events such as seminars, conferences, and training sessions. </li> </ul>As part of the application process, candidates are asked to provide a short research proposal. The proposal should be to conduct a piece of research relevant to homelessness prevention. Proposals should be for a focused piece of research relevant to a particular target group or groups in the UK at risk of homelessness (see further details below). Education, Qualifications and Experience (Person Specification) Essential <ul> <li>Excellent undergraduate degree (1st or 2:1) in a relevant discipline. </li> </ul><ul> <li>Experience working with disadvantaged or vulnerable groups in the UK. </li> </ul><ul> <li>Passion for social justice and homelessness prevention. </li> </ul><ul> <li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team. </li> </ul><ul> <li>Strong communication skills - written and oral. </li> </ul><ul> <li>Willingness to travel across the UK for research fieldwork and meetings. </li> </ul>Desirable <ul> <li>Frontline work experience in an area relevant to homelessness prevention in the UK. </li> </ul><ul> <li>A relevant Masters or PhD degree. </li> </ul><ul> <li>Understanding of UK homelessness policy and legal frameworks. </li> </ul><ul> <li>Experience conducting research with range of stakeholders. </li> </ul><ul> <li>Knowledge of mixed-methods research approaches. </li> </ul>Research Proposal Candidates are invited to submit an independent research proposal related to the programme aims, which drills into a specific area of interest in terms of improving homelessness prevention for particular target group(s) in the UK. The proposal should be no more than 2 pages and set out: rationale for the research topic; research questions to be answered; and proposed research methodology. Contact for Enquiries Informal enquiries about this position can be made to Jill McIntyre <a href="mailto:j.mcintyre@hw.ac.uk" target="_blank">j.mcintyre@hw.ac.uk</a> How to Apply Please submit via the Heriot-Watt on-line recruitment system (1) Covering letter outlining how you meet the job criteria, and research proposal. t; (2) Full CV. Although the post is contractually based in Edinburgh, the role can be performed remotely from anywhere in the UK. Please note that candidates must already hold the right to work in the UK; the University is unable to sponsor visas for this position. Applications must be submitted by midnight on 12th January 2026. Shortlisting will commence straight away, with interviews expected to take place w/c 26th January 2026. At Heriot Watt we are passionate about our values and look to them to connect our people globally and to help us collaborate and celebrate our success through working together. Our research programmes can deliver real world impact which is achieved through the diversity of our international community and the recognition of creative talent that connects our global team. Our flourishing community will give you the freedom to challenge and to bring your enterprising mind and to help our partners with solutions that can be applied now and in the future. Join us and Heriot Watt will provide you with a platform to thrive and work in a way that also helps you live your life in balance with well-being and inclusiveness at the heart of our global community. Heriot-Watt University is committed to securing equality of opportunity in employment and to the creation of an environment in which individuals are selected, trained, promoted, appraised and otherwise treated on the sole basis of their relevant merits and abilities. Equality and diversity are all about maximising potential and creating a culture of inclusion for all. Heriot-Watt University values diversity across our university community and welcomes applications from all sectors of society, particularly from underrepresented groups. For more information, please see our website <a href="https://www.hw.ac.uk/uk/services/equality-diversity.htm" target="_blank">https://www.hw.ac.uk/uk/services/equality-diversity.htm</a> and also our award-winning work in Disability Inclusive Science Careers <a href="https://disc.hw.ac.uk/" target="_blank">https://disc.hw.ac.uk/</a> We welcome and will consider flexible working patterns e.g. part-time working and job share options.

Research Intern - Homelessness Prevention Programme

<ul> <li>Location: Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom</li> <li>Earnings: £13.00 to £13.25</li> </ul>We have an exciting opportunity for a Retirement Housing Coordinator based in Abbeyhill, City of Edinburgh. You will join us on a part-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive rate of £13.00 - £13.25 per hour. About Trust Housing: Trust Housing Association is a national housing, support and care provider, offering a range of accommodation and support services. Primarily serving older people in our communities we also provide housing for families and individuals. We have over 4,000 households across the length and breadth of Scotland, from the Highlands and Islands all the way down to the Borders. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment as our Retirement Housing Coordinator, we will offer you: - <ul> <li>£13.00* or £13.25 per hour; £16,900* or £17,225 Annual Salary (*salary based on enhanced annual leave)</li> <li>Working 25 hours (5 days per week, 8.00am - 1.00pm, some flexibility available)</li> <li>33* or 28 days annual leave per year</li> <li>Paid Disclosure Scotland check</li> <li>Access to paid training &amp; continued personal development</li></ul>What we're looking for in our Retirement Coordinator: You will provide advice and assistance in housing management and property related issues, to our tenants in Abbeyhill, City of Edinburgh, ensuring that tenants and their visitors can enjoy a safe, secure and comfortable environment. Retirement Coordinator Skills and Experience: You should be self-motivated and capable of working on your own initiative, as you will play a key role in the lives of our tenants, promoting and supporting them to achieve independent living. Previous experience of working with older people would be an advantage. Closing Date: 12 noon on Thursday 11th December 2025 If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Retirement Housing Coordinator and you'd like to work with a prestigious and well-established company working in a person-centred culture that puts people at the heart of all we do, then we'd like to hear from you - Click apply now! We can only accept candidates residing in the UK who already have the right to work documents. All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorships for international applicants, or candidates currently working in the UK on a sponsored visa as we are unable to assist with renewal upon expiry. Trust is an Investor in People Platinum accredited employer, and a great place to work. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Trust Housing Association is a Registered Scottish Charity - SC009086

Retirement Housing Coordinator

Overview Ref: 10813 Salary: £12,144 - £12,748/annum + Pension &amp; Benefits Location: - United Kingdom -- Scotland -- Lothian -- City of Edinburgh -- Edinburgh Type: Permanent Posted 26 November 2025 Closing date 10 Dec 2025 23:59 Housing Assistant Location: McDonald Road, Edinburgh, EH7 4NS Working Hours: 14 hours per week Remuneration: £12,144 (Probation rate) £12,748 (Upon completion of successful 6 months' probation) Closing date: 10th December 2025 @ 23:59pm Hanover has been successfully housing and supporting people in Scotland for over 40 years. Our core purpose is to help people feel safe and secure at home so they can live full and independent lives. About the Role The Housing Assistant role provides office-based administration for housing management functions within the East of Scotland Area. Duties complement activities of the Housing Officer and other staff, giving a holistic service to customers and other clients. As this is a permanent post you'll be working with us 14 hours per week over 2 days, Thursdays and Fridays. Main Responsibilities At the heart of our team you will be handling a range of administrative activities to ensure smooth continuation of service by: <ul><li>Receiving calls and handling correspondence from customers and applicants.</li><li>Confidently giving advice on rents, service charges, estate management issues, arrears/credits management, housing benefit, and any other relevant matters.</li><li>Ensuring the appropriate Local Authority Housing Benefit/Council Tax departments are informed of tenancy starts/terminations and of any changes to tenancies when they occur.</li><li>Administer and monitor customers' rent, service charge, heating charge, recharges and contents insurance accounts on a regular basis, including the administration of direct debits and standing orders.</li><li>Liaise with Sheltered Housing Managers/Development Managers and Housing Officers on above issues, referring these to the Housing Manager when required.</li><li>Administer development waiting lists, allocations, nominations, terminations, assignations, mutual exchanges and re-let procedures in conjunction with Area Office staff and staff from other departments.</li><li>Ownership and responsibility for any service-related complaints / queries from customers ensuring that the customer experience is positive, professional and within set timescales at all times.</li><li>To maintain manual/computerised records of developments and customers.</li><li>Collate information for quarterly reports for the Board on relets, voids, arrears, credits, etc as requested.</li><li>To be responsible for all administrative procedures and general enquiries relating to sales and resales in shared equity, shared ownership and owner occupied developments.</li></ul>About You <ul><li>To join us, you need to have a genuine passion for helping people.</li><li>Experience in an office based procedural based role or equivalent.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organisation (written and spoken).</li><li>Proficient user of MS Word processing.</li><li>Basic computer skills, including experience of using MS Windows, word-processing, and email.</li><li>Demonstrable ability to learn bespoke computer data base systems / database.</li><li>Demonstrable ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision.</li><li>Ability to work from home in a professional manner as and when reasonably required.</li><li>Ability to work from the office as and when reasonably required.</li></ul>What We Offer Aside from offering a supportive and friendly environment where our people are valued and appreciated, we'll see that your hard work and drive to succeed are rewarded: <ul><li>Competitive salary &amp; Pension options</li><li>Flexi-working</li><li>Access to our Hanover Perks platform with 24/7 GP access. high street and fuel card discounts</li><li>Employee Health and Wellbeing Support Service</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Family friendly policies</li><li>Long service and retirement awards</li></ul>Hanover is an equal opportunity and disability confident employer. Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association Ltd Scottish Charity no: SC 014738

Housing Assistant

Annual salary: up to £28,917.00 Housing Support Officer Location: Bathgate and Edinburgh Salary up to £28,917 per annum Including company vehicle and fuel card or £3,500 company car allowance Contract: Full time - Permanent, 40hrs per week, Monday to Friday 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: We are looking for a Housing Support Officer to join our expanding team. This rewarding role focuses on supporting asylum seekers through their right-to-work application process with the Home Office. You will provide both practical and emotional support, address safeguarding and welfare needs, monitor wellbeing, and keep accurate records for compliance. Every day is different, and while the role can be challenging, it is also highly rewarding for someone who is resilient, empathetic, and people focused. Role Criteria: <ul><li>Support asylum seekers throughout their application process, ensuring welfare and safeguarding needs are met</li><li>Provide practical and emotional support to individuals and families</li><li>Identify needs and put in place support packages to promote independence</li><li>Work with vulnerable and diverse client groups, including those with mental health needs or challenging behaviours</li><li>Carry out risk assessments and maintain accurate records for audits and compliance</li><li>Communicate effectively with colleagues, service users, local authorities, and partner organisations</li><li>Maintain professional boundaries while being approachable, empathetic, and supportive</li><li>Work independently, showing resilience and initiative</li><li>Flexible and willing to travel between sites</li><li>Hold a full UK driving licence</li></ul>Benefits we can offer you <ul><li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!</li><li>Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.</li><li>Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more</li><li>Family friendly policies</li><li>Company Vehicle and Fuel Card</li><li>Access to EAP Counselling sessions</li></ul>All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity &amp; Security checks before commencement of employment. As part of the recruitment process for this role, we will carry out a Background, Identity, Security clearance &amp; BPSS check. 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. Required Qualifications: English Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact: Beth Dunford (<a href="mailto:beth.dunford@mearsgroup.co.uk" target="_blank">beth.dunford@mearsgroup.co.uk</a>) If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way. At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all. We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers. In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.

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