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Overview Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options. Our core values are 'Be open, be compassionate and be bold' and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential. We have an exciting opportunity for a Recovery Coordinator who has the skills and experience to assess and engage with our service users, ensuring that they access the right intervention at the right time, in a way that best meets their needs. No two days are the same and we treat every person who comes into our service as an individual, so being flexible, curious and a good listener are key. Where: Dewsbury Contract Type: 6 months Fixed Term Hours: Fulll time, 37.5 hours per week Full Time Salary: £27,861 - £32,002.35 dependent on experience Responsibilities About The Role: <ul><li>Deliver psychosocial interventions to reduce disengagement, reduce harm and associated criminality. </li><li>Providing screening, assessment, and recovery planning and onward referral </li><li>Reducing drug and alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community </li><li>Promoting carer, service user and community involvement </li><li>Providing advocacy for access to partnership services </li><li>Working with service users to support social (re)integration, enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives: promoting recovery, resilience, peer support and self-determination </li><li>To work in CGL Hubs and Community venues</li></ul>About you: <ul><li>Have a strong understanding of substance misuse issues and experience of working within a similar field </li><li>Be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written with good IT skills </li><li>Proactive and able to work on own initiative with excellent time management and prioritising skills </li><li>Have a good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services, and good practice </li><li>Be a supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in partnership with a wide range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders </li><li>Ability to manage change successfully in a way that prioritises the needs of service users </li><li>Understand the importance of information governance processes and commit to follow and apply all necessary safeguards </li><li>Seek out learning opportunities to improve and broaden your professional knowledge and skills and to contribute and oversee the learning and development of others </li></ul>What we will give to you: <ul><li>25 days holiday (+ bank holidays), increasing annually for the first five years.</li><li>Paid 'Wellness' hour each week along with a 'Wellness' hub and Employee Assist Programme </li><li>Contributory pension scheme </li><li>Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc. </li><li>A friendly and supportive team </li><li>Training, career development &amp; progression opportunities </li><li>Refer a Friend scheme.</li></ul>Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role. If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more here Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (<a href="http://www.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.gov.uk</a>) Join us in our journey of empowerment and holistic support, where every individual's well-being is at the heart of what we do. Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35) ILW / OLW /Fringe N/A - Outside London Weighting Area If you have any questions or concerns on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Vicky Wall | <a href="mailto:Victoria.wall@cgl.org.uk" target="_blank">Victoria.wall@cgl.org.uk</a> | 07721699902 This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

Recovery Coordinator

Salary: £31,537 to £34,434 Working Arrangements: Part Time Hours of Work: 18.5 Hours per week (Weds, Thurs, Fri) Status of Employment: Permanent This post closes at 11.59 pm on the date specified. At Berneslai Homes, we strive to be a forward-thinking social housing provider and employer, committed to improving homes and communities across Barnsley. We manage around 18,000 homes on behalf of Barnsley Council, guided by our '3 Cs' values: putting the Customer first, maintaining a Can-do attitude, and staying Curious to make sure we get things right. We're proud to be the first local authority to receive the highest C1 grading from the Regulator of Social Housing. This reflects that we meet consumer standards as a landlord, address issues promptly, and prioritise tenant safety, needs, and wellbeing. The Mental Health Housing Support Worker role: As part of this role, you will work collaboratively with tenants, to provide a range of practical and emotional support and interventions in order to manage their tenancy, aiming to reduce the risk of tenancy failure, reduce the risk of anti-social behaviour, and improve a tenant's ability to maintain their tenancy long term. Key duties and responsibilities of our Mental Health Housing Support Worker: <ul> <li>Support customers presenting with low level mental health issues to address multiple needs which are impacting on their ability to maintain and sustain a tenancy. </li> <li>Undertake assessments with tenants and offer a package of support, by developing support plans with tenants, carrying out effective review of these plans, and giving clear goals and directions. </li> <li>Provide emotional support through face-to-face visits and offer a range of various interventions to the tenant to address their needs, ensuring they are meaningful, respectful and promotes self determination and confidence. </li> <li>Provide practical support to ensure income maximisation, i.e., benefit applications, providing supporting information for claims, working with creditors to address debt issues etc. </li> <li>Provide a point of contact for the Neighbourhood teams and other relevant officers who have identified tenants they feel may have unmet low level mental health needs. </li> <li>Work closely with mental health provision in Barnsley in order to link individuals with more complex mental health issues to specialist services. </li> </ul> What we're looking for in our Mental Health Housing Support Worker: <ul> <li>NVQ Level 3 in Housing, Social Work, Health or equivalent; or relevant experience in a similar role. </li> <li>Experience of working with / supporting tenants with low level mental health issues and complex needs, and having the ability to be creative, flexible and imaginative in your approach. </li> <li>Experience of using recognised assessment tools, and delivery of a range of interventions, for effective outcomes. </li> <li>Competent and confident in use of IT packages (e.g., Microsoft Office) </li> <li>Ability to travel as necessary to meet the needs of the post.</li> <li>High professional standards, organised and able to work on own initiative, managing a heavy and challenging workload. </li> </ul>Please refer to the full Job Description and Employee Specification upon completing your application. What you might be asking is, why work for us? We are proud to put our people first! By joining Berneslai Homes, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: <ul> <li> Agile Working Packages</li> <li>Excellent Pension Scheme</li> <li>Discounted Gym Membership</li> <li>Health &amp; Wellbeing Checks</li> <li>Fantastic Training and Development Opportunities</li> </ul>Job Description and Employee Specification: Mental Health Housing Support Worker JD/ES.pdf Key Dates Shortlisting is due to take place Thursday 18 December and interviews are due to take place week commencing 5 January. Please note these dates are subject to change. Further Information For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Dominic Dimanna, Tenants First Team Leader by emailing, <a href="mailto:DominicDimanna@berneslaihomes.co.uk" target="_blank">DominicDimanna@berneslaihomes.co.uk</a> <ul> <li> We conduct spot checks for AI use in applications to ensure a fair and transparent recruitment process. If AI use is suspected, we may contact you to discuss it, which may result in your application being withdrawn. </li> <li> This post requires a Basic Criminal Record Check. </li> <li> CVs will not be accepted. </li> </ul>Berneslai Homes values diversity in its workforce and encourages applications from all sectors of the community.

Mental Health Housing Support Worker - Part Time - 202601

Job Title: Residential Practitioner - Children's Home Where you will be based: Pontefract, WK11 The Service Users: Children aged 7 to 17 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and Mild Learning Difficulties The Company: <ul><li>Size of company: Small Established</li><li>Type: Private</li></ul>What does Progression look like: Opportunities for career advancement within the company, including roles such as Deputy Manager and Registered Manager and Regional Managers Working Week and Pay: <ul><li>Hours: 48 hour per week made up of 16hours x 2 of Working Hours and 8 x 2 of Sleep hours</li><li>Sleeps: 2 per week </li><li>Salary: £26,000</li></ul>Induction: An in-depth induction, welcome program, and fully supported development opportunities. Training: Access to a comprehensive Training Academy for ongoing professional development. What you will need/None-Negotiables: <ul><li>Qualifications: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or Level 3 Children &amp; Young People Workforce Diploma with social care pathway. (Level 3 Diploma in Adult social care may be considered if work experience with children can be demonstrated)</li><li>Experience: Ideally experience in the Residential Children's Services sector or similar setting working with children with challenging behaviour.</li><li>Driving Licence: Required </li><li>Fluent in English: Speaking and also the ability to understand different UK dialects.</li><li>Min Age: 22/23</li></ul>How to Apply: If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client's professional and dedicated team, they encourage you to apply today. To apply for this rewarding opportunity, click the apply button or contact us for more information. For more information or a confidential chat, please contact Sam at: Phone: 01423 393 019 Email: <a href="mailto:samuel@sgscare.co.uk" target="_blank">samuel@sgscare.co.uk</a>

Residential Practitioner

HOUSING SUPPORT WORKER at TARGET HOUSING Location: S60, 1BY Salary: £25,715 per annum (rises to £27,025 per annum after 12 months, and to £27,955 per annum after 24 months (pro-rata)) Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent We're looking for an experienced and compassionate Housing Support Worker to join our dedicated Sheffield Offenders team. Job Purpose To provide intensive housing management support to vulnerable individuals with the intention of delivering a high-quality support programme that promotes client independence; providing a successful and sustainable move on and other measurable outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and expanding supported accommodation project within Sheffield, that supports individuals with offending backgrounds, or at the risk of offending. Duties and Responsibilities Housing Management <ul><li>To undertake appropriate assessments for potential and actual residents and to review and update these as required.</li><li>To complete all documentation including tenure agreements, property inventory, disclosure forms and an application for housing benefit with residents to support and sustain a successful tenancy.</li><li>Maximise rent collection, ensuring successful housing and other welfare benefit claims are submitted and maintained.</li><li>Monitor the maintenance of properties and report any repairs required to our maintenance team.</li></ul>Support <ul><li>Maintain contact with tenants in accordance with the requirements of the service.</li><li>Design and deliver an effective support plan that meets tenants individual needs and results in a successful move on into independent living.</li><li>Actively engage with tenants in issues and decisions that affect them.</li><li>Develop professional relationships with a range of external agencies that supports the on-going needs of tenants.</li><li>Develop a move-on plan for residents at the earliest opportunity, identifying realistic options for independent or more appropriate housing.</li></ul>Qualifications and Experience <ul><li>Experience of providing support to vulnerable people in a housing environment</li><li>Experience of working with individuals who have multiple and complex needs, in prison and on release</li><li>The ability to develop constructive relationships with offenders</li><li>Knowledge of the Welfare Benefits System</li><li>An understanding of the Judiciary System in the UK</li><li>Experience in risk assessment and support planning</li><li>Basic IT skills suitable for an office environment</li></ul>Essential Requirements - Enhanced DBS - A full UK driving licence and access to a road-worthy vehicle - The right to work in the UK There are many great reasons to join our team! <ul><li>Great opportunities for career development</li><li>Mileage Compensation</li><li>Membership to Westfield Health</li><li>Access to Lifetime Financial</li><li>28 days annual leave (plus statutory bank holidays), increasing to 33 after 5 years continuous employment</li><li>Company pension scheme</li><li>Free Parking</li><li>Paid for Enhanced DBS check</li><li>A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted</li></ul>Don't meet every single requirement? We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can't tick every box but we realise the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist. So, if you can do most of what we're looking for, go ahead and apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles! Our Ethos As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Diversity &amp; Inclusion Ambassadors who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. Get in Touch If you have any questions about the role, please get in touch with <a href="mailto:Katie.machin@targethousing.org.uk" target="_blank">Katie.machin@targethousing.org.uk</a> We look forward to speaking with you soon! Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies early if sufficient applications are received. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible! Closing Date: 18/12/2025

Housing Support Worker

Support Worker for our Assured Shorthold Tenancy Project About Us Target Housing is a charity and registered social landlord with over 30 years' experience transforming lives through stable accommodation and support. We work in a psychologically and trauma-informed way, empowering people to build independence. Our mission is to provide high-quality housing and support that helps vulnerable individuals live independently, reach their potential, and positively contribute to their communities. A Typical Week... As an AST Housing Support Worker, you'll help people take real steps toward independence. You'll manage a caseload across South Yorkshire, offering personalised, trauma-informed support that helps tenants thrive and move confidently into independent living. No two days are the same. You'll work closely with partner agencies and other key services across Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham, building strong, wrap-around support networks for each tenant. You'll also have the backing of a supportive team and access to multiple Target Housing office bases. Office hours are generally Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm with a 20-minute unpaid lunch break. Main Purpose To deliver high-quality, person-centred housing and support services that help residents sustain their tenancies, overcome challenges, and build the skills they need to live independently (i.e. managing money and utilities). What You'll Be Doing <ul><li>Welcoming residents as they move into or out of Target Housing accommodation.</li><li>Getting to know each tenant's needs, goals, and ambitions and creating realistic, tailored support plans.</li><li>Acting as a keyworker, offering guidance, motivation and practical support that builds independence.</li><li>Helping residents maximise their income, manage budgets, and navigate the benefits system.</li><li>Supporting residents to understand their rights and responsibilities as tenants.</li><li>Conducting and reviewing regular risk assessments and updating plans as needs change.</li><li>Encouraging residents to work toward personal goals, celebrating their progress and achievements.</li><li>Ensuring rent responsibilities are met and assisting with benefit claims where needed.</li><li>Monitoring property condition, utilities use, and occupancy to keep residents safe and homes well managed.</li><li>Identifying and responding to any tenancy concerns, working with managers to resolve issues.</li><li>Helping residents develop budgeting skills and advocating on their behalf with outside agencies.</li><li>Working closely with Probation, partner agencies, and community organisations to provide holistic support.</li><li>Supporting residents to manage conflict or disputes sensitively and constructively.</li><li>Contributing to resident activities, workshops, or community engagement sessions.</li><li>Keeping accurate, confidential records to support effective service delivery.</li><li>Attending joint visits when required.</li><li>Building positive working relationships with external organisations to ensure residents get the right support.</li></ul>General Responsibilities Attending training, team meetings, and supervision to support your development. Adhering to Target Housing policies, including Equality, Confidentiality and Health &amp; Safety. Carrying out additional tasks aligned with the organisation's aims. What We're Looking For Experience or understanding of working with vulnerable people. A solid understanding of supported housing and tenancy-related support. Knowledge of the welfare benefits system. Understanding of risk assessments and support planning. Awareness of the UK criminal justice system. Competencies Customer Focus - CRITIAL Integrity - CRITICAL Team Working - CRITICAL Confidence &amp; Judgment - VERY IMPORTANT Communication and Influence - VERY IMPORTANT Planning &amp; Organising - IMPORTANT Technical - IMPORTANT You must have your own vehicle and a full UK driving licence for the purpose of this role. There are many great reasons to join our team! <ul><li>Great opportunities for career development</li><li>Allocated training</li><li>Mileage Compensation</li><li>Access Membership to Westfield Health &amp; Lifetime Financial</li><li>Ability to apply for the Blue Light card</li><li>Employer Contributory Company pension scheme (4%)</li><li>A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted.</li><li>28 days Annual Leave, going up to 33 after 5 years of service (1 day a year). PLUS 8 Bank Holidays.</li></ul>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

We have an excellent oppportunity for someone who shares our enthusiasm and passion about delivering a service to our tenants, making them feel front and centre of our services and at the forefront of what we do. This is a role where you have a genuine opportunity to improve the lives of our customers - a deeply reward and fulfilling role for the right individual. Your role is key to the continued improvement of customer satisfaction and safety in the neighborhood and buildings in which they live. Being an integral part of the Customer Excellence team opens the door on a whole range of future options and career progression. As a Housing officer, a typical day might include: <ul><li>Proactively managing tenancies and taking the necessary enforcement action.</li><li>Dealing with all aspects of the allocation and letting process.</li></ul><ul><li>Coordinating mutual exchanges, successions, or other tenancy changes.</li><li>Carrying out regular neighbourhood audits and developing neighbourhood plans to improve the communities we work.</li><li>Working closely with other departments including Income Management, Safer Communities and Asset Management. </li><li>Ensuring that safeguarding and support concerns are identified, reported and actioned.</li><li>Assisting in ensuring we are compliant with our heating and electrical servicing activity, and following relevant processes and protocols.</li><li>Health and safety inspections and checks of our schemes and blocks.</li><li>Engaging with customers to improve the area they live, and the services we offer.</li><li>Liaising with partners, agencies and stakeholders.</li><li>Accurately updating the housing management system, along with the systems and portals of our partners.</li><li>Playing an active role in corporate projects or groups.</li></ul>Some of the experience/skills we need to consider you: <ul><li>Proven housing experience, with a well-developed knowledge of housing management practice and legislation.</li><li>Computer literate with a good working knowledge of software such as word and excel - you will need to use these to do the job. </li><li>A strong customer focussed approach both externally and internally. </li><li>Be committed to working as part of our team. </li><li>Be motivated, adaptable, determined, and able to work on your own initiative to resolve problems and achieve positive solutions. </li><li>Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills. </li><li>Resilience. Working in social housing is a challenging but rewarding career, you'll be helping to bring real change to our customer's lives. </li></ul><ul><li>What will make you stand out from the crowd:</li><li>Enthusiasm and passion for delivering outstanding customer service. </li><li>New ideas to challenge the way of doing things.</li><li>Positivity and the ability to embrace change.</li><li>A drive to achieve excellent results.</li><li>Solution driven with the ability to analyse complex issues and develop and deliver effective and positive outcomes. </li></ul>Being part of the Acis team, you'll get: <ul><li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays </li><li>Pension contributions up to 10%</li><li>The opportunity to undertake professional training, funded by us.</li><li>One days paid leave a year for volunteering work (in addition to your Annual leave entitlement)</li><li>Staff benefits with Paycare - A health and benefits scheme giving you support and contributions towards various health benefits such as counselling, eye tests, vaccinations and much more</li><li>Benefits with Acis Perkz - a discount scheme giving you savings off hundreds of schemes including discounts on your coffee, weekly shop, days out and much more!</li><li>Employee recognition scheme, where we celebrate and award our Stars within Acis, including gift vouchers</li><li>Long service awards for our loyal employees</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme to give you confidential advice and support, when you need it</li><li>Professional membership subscription to support your continuous professional development</li><li>Death in service benefit as part of our pension scheme</li></ul>As soon as a suitable candidate is found for this role we reserve the right to close the job advert ahead of the closing date, so please do not delay in submitting your application. Acis are committed to equality and diversity, are a proud member of disability confident and welcome applications from any applicant who feel they hold the essential skills to fulfil the role. We recognise that people need flexibility in their role and we're happy to discuss flexible working options with the successful candidate in addition to any aid with interviewing that you might need

Housing Officer

Housing Support Worker Doncaster About us Target Housing is a charity and registered social landlord. Over the past 30 years we have shown that stable accommodation and support can help transform lives. We work in a psychologically and trauma informed way to empower people to achieve independence. Target delivers the highest standard of housing and support to enable vulnerable people to live independently, fulfil their potential and contribute to their communities and wider society. In a typical week... You will have an allocated caseload of tenants who you will support for the agreed contractual hours within their accommodation with the aim of supporting them to eventually move onto independent living. This is achieved by completing a support plan and risk assessment with the service user which consists of achievable goals within a realistic timeframe. The service users we support have multiple complex needs and reside in shared and single occupancy accommodation. We take a multi-agency approach to ensure the most comprehensive amount of support is provided for the tenants needs. Our priority is to build a positive working relationship with the individual, this is the foundation of working within a psychologically informed environment (PIE) and Trauma Informed way. Target is a collaborative organisation and have several office locations where you can access additional guidance from colleagues and management. Working hours are generally 9am to 5pm with a 20-minute unpaid lunch break. JOB DESCRIPTION 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><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><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><li>Assist residents to maximise their income and to manage their personal budgets.</li><li>Support residents to understand their rights and responsibilities under their occupancy agreements.</li><li>Support and motivation to residents encouraging them to achieve personal goals.</li><li>Carry out regular resident risk assessment and ensure it is properly recorded and copied to relevant officers in the organisation.</li><li>Review support plans periodically and adapt them according to changing needs</li><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><li>Monitor residents' handling of Target Housing property and consumption of gas &amp; electricity.</li><li>Monitor residents' compliance with their occupancy agreements. Inform Service Manager who will then act to resolve non-compliance issues.</li><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><li>Assist in the delivery and development of resident activities.</li><li>Keep all prescribed records in order that the value of the tenant support service can be audited and comply with confidentiality policy.</li><li> Build links with external organisations, to maintain constructive working relations and to ensure resident's needs are met.</li><li>Participate in office duty arrangements.</li><li>Provide cover for absent Housing Support Assistants &amp; Supported Housing Assistant.</li><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><li>Participate in team meetings and supervision as required,</li><li>Perform other such duties as may be required to further the aims of Target Housing within the Health and Safety requirements.</li><li>Adhere to all of Target Housing's policies and procedures in particular our Equal Opportunities, Confidentiality and Health and Safety policies.</li><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><li>Understanding of delivering supported housing services.</li><li>Understanding of delivering services to residents in housing and supported accommodation</li><li>Basic knowledge of Welfare Benefits System. </li><li>An understanding of risk assessments and support planning</li><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) You must have your own vehicle and a full UK driving licence for the purpose of this role. There are many great reasons to join our team! <ul><li>Great opportunities for career development</li><li>Allocated training</li><li>Mileage Compensation</li><li>Access Membership to Westfield Health &amp; Lifetime Financial</li><li>Ability to apply for the Blue Light card</li><li>Employer Contributory Company pension scheme (4%)</li><li>A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted.</li></ul>Target welcomes applications from all members of the community. If you have any questions about the role, please get in touch with <a href="mailto:claire.flint@targethousnig.org.uk" target="_blank">claire.flint@targethousnig.org.uk</a> Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies early if sufficient applications are received. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible! This role is subject to Enhanced DBS clearance to which we will accommodate, a full valid driving licence, access to a road worthy vehicle and two satisfactory reference checks

Housing Support Worker - Doncaster

We have an excellent 9-12 month Maternity cover opportunity for someone who shares our enthusiasm and passion about delivering a service to our tenants, making them feel front and centre of our services and at the forefront of what we do. This is a role where you have a genuine opportunity to improve the lives of our customers - a deeply reward and fulfilling role for the right individual. Your role is key to the continued improvement of customer satisfaction and safety in the neighborhood and buildings in which they live. Being an integral part of the Customer Excellence team opens the door on a whole range of future options and career progression. As an Estates Officer, a typical day might include: <ul><li>Delivering a high-quality service that ensures the estates are kept clean, tidy and free from hazards, helping customers to enjoy their home and neighbourhood responsibly; by performing and co-ordinating a full range of estate services and building checks to ensure that our neighbourhoods are safe and pleasant places where people want to live. </li><li>Record and undertake regular structured audits to monitor communal blocks and neighbourhoods; ensuring that any action required is completed in required timescales.</li><li>Time controlled audit and recording of the condition of communal buildings and related facilities, carrying out checks on the safety and security as per procedures, including the testing of fire prevention, fire evacuations and testing for Legionella. </li><li>Monitoring contractor performance, ensuring detailed records are maintained and carrying out relevant inspections to ensure high quality work on behalf of Acis. Raising and agreeing resolution of any contractor non performance for the residents and on behalf of Acis, in the first instance.</li><li>Identifying, planning and actioning improvements to the estate service we provide</li><li>Planning and ensuring work for both internal and external communal clearance teams are kept to timescales and completed to a safe and satisfactory manner standard.</li><li>Proactively working and negotiating with our stakeholders and partners to optimise the best outcomes for our customers and adding value for money </li><li>Collating proof, putting into a court format to enforce tenancy breaches, where there is evidence of a breach of the 'by laws' for tipping on our land </li><li>You will collate and record meter readings to ensure value for money; identifying and dealing with any anomalies</li><li>Being out and about in our neighbourhoods, talking to customers, solving problems - you will be our eyes and ears in the areas where we work</li></ul>What we need to see to consider your application (don't worry if you don't tick every box): <ul><li>Competent computer skills in word, excel, outlook and be willing to learn new programs.</li><li>Willing to undertake the basic relevant Fire Safety and Legionella certification. </li><li>A confident lone worker with the ability to work with others as part of a dispersed and dynamic team.</li><li>Willingness and ability to work occasional flexible hours to suit Customer and Business. </li><li>Ability to maintain excellent and accurate reporting in a timely manner. </li><li>Excellent inter-personal and negotiation skills</li><li>Highly motivated and an excellent problem solver, to improve the neighbourhoods for residents</li><li>Ability to be organised, prioritise tasks and plan work efficiently</li><li>Ability to communicate at all levels and have a nonjudgmental and calm approach </li><li>A professional persona, as the role includes attending internal and external meetings and site visits with colleagues </li><li>Resilience. Working in social housing is a challenging but rewarding career, you'll be helping to keep our customers safe and bring real change to their lives.</li></ul>This is what will make you stand out from the crowd: <ul><li>Knowledge of undertaking monthly inspections on fire prevention and safety equipment, i.e. fire doors, fire blankets, hose reels, extinguishers.</li><li>Knowledge of undertaking weekly remedial actions to prevent Legionella.</li><li>Experience of cross team and stakeholder working.</li><li>Adept at change, having got hands on experience living and breathing new ways of working.</li><li>Happy working in an office and field environment.</li><li>Designing signage and general advice letters. </li><li>Ability to search for value for money, either by sourcing labour and/or materials. </li><li>Desire to do what's right.</li><li>Happy to roll up your sleeves and help.</li></ul>Being part of the Acis team, you'll get: <ul><li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days annual leave every year plus bank holidays (pro rata)</li><li>Pension contributions up to 10%</li><li>The opportunity to undertake professional training, funded by us.</li><li>One days paid leave a year for volunteering work (in addition to your Annual leave entitlement)</li><li>Staff benefits with Paycare - A health and benefits scheme giving you support and contributions towards various health benefits such as counselling, eye tests, vaccinations and much more</li><li>Benefits with Acis Perkz - a discount scheme giving you savings off hundreds of schemes including discounts on your coffee, weekly shop, days out and much more!</li><li>Employee recognition scheme, where we celebrate and award our Stars within Acis, including gift vouchers</li><li>Long service awards for our loyal employees</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme to give you confidential advice and support, when you need it</li><li>Professional membership subscription to support your continuous professional development</li><li>Death in service benefit as part of our pension scheme</li></ul>As soon as a suitable candidate is found for this role we reserve the right to close the job advert ahead of the closing date, so please do not delay in submitting your application. Acis are committed to equality and diversity, are a proud member of disability confident and welcome applications from any applicant who feel they hold the essential skills to fulfil the role. We recognise that people need flexibility in their role and we're happy to discuss flexible working options with the successful candidate in addition to any aid with interviewing that you might need

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