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The Vacancy FULL TIME - 37hrs - 4 x Vacancies BCP Housing First supports individuals aged 18 and over, who have high support needs and a history of long term rough sleeping and homelessness. Our aim is to give them a home of their own, where they can regain stability, safety, and support. We work in partnership with BCP council and all support services within BCP, this helps us deliver a strength based, person-centred approach, creating a positive environment to help them sustain a home. Our dedicated team provides intensive one to one support to help our clients achieve their goals, everything we do is to coach and empower our clients to eventually achieve independent living. If you love working with people and are looking for a role where you can make a real difference in the lives of those you support, then this is the role for you! JOB PURPOSE To lead on the case management of clients and be part of a team that supports them in keeping them safe and helping them achieve their goals. To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES <ul> <li>To assess the needs of each client, helping to develop their individual support plan to achieve their goals</li> <li>To produce and regularly review comprehensive client-based risk assessments</li> <li>To manage a caseload of clients on a one-to-one basis </li> <li>To support clients to gain and/or maintain accommodation or achieve outcomes defined by the service specification</li> <li>To engage with local authorities, health providers and other agencies, creating and maintaining constructive working relationships to maximise the opportunities available to clients</li> <li>To lead on client activities to help them gain practical life skills and encourage their engagement with the running of the service</li> <li>To support clients with managing their finances, paying rent, managing arrears and accessing benefits</li> <li>To encourage and signpost clients to the local community and to resources relevant to their aspirations including education, training, employment activity or volunteering </li> <li>To support clients in trauma informed and psychologically informed ways</li> <li>To adhere to safeguarding responsibilities, following our safeguarding policy and procedure</li> <li>To help maintain health and safety, ensuring clients, visitors and buildings are safe in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, policy and procedures</li> <li>To provide basic first aid assistance until help arrives (full training is provided)</li> <li>To work confidently and efficiently when lone working</li> <li>To maintain accurate records on our client management system and ensure these are stored in line with GDPR</li> <li>To maintain confidentiality</li> <li>To represent the organisation in a professional manner </li> <li>To carry out any other reasonable duties required in the interest of the organisation</li></ul>ROLE REQUIREMENTS <ul> <li>This role will require an Enhanced with Barred List(s) disclosure and barring service check is a requirement for this role. This would be completed on appointment of the role</li> <li>This role will require a full drivers' licence and access to a vehicle</li> <li>This role will require you to work flexibly across several sites</li> <li>This role will require you to work with clients on a one-to-one basis</li> <li>This role will require you to work nights and/or weekends</li> <li>This role will require you to lone work</li></ul>ESSENTIAL CRITERIA <ul> <li>Strong communication skills, both verbal and written</li> <li>Clear verbal and written English </li> <li>Good keyboard skills for data inputting</li> <li>Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word</li> <li>Confident and assertive manner</li> <li>Ability to self-motivate as you will work on your own</li> <li>Effective team working </li> <li>Ability to respond calmly to crisis</li> <li>Deal promptly with and effectively react to challenging situations</li> <li>Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues</li></ul>DESIRABLE CRITERIA <ul> <li>Experience of managing a caseload of clients </li> <li>Understanding of risk assessment and person-centred, outcomes-based delivery</li> <li>Understanding of the support needs of people experiencing homelessness or those with complex needs</li> <li>Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies, housing regulations and the benefits system</li></ul>We reserve the right to close our adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible. About Us We offer support to people who are homeless, vulnerable or at risk of becoming homeless and need help rebuilding their lives for a brighter future. Our services include safe, flexible and reliable client led housing and support with a focus on reducing homelessness, improving health and wellbeing and building on individual's skills and resilience to break the cycle of homelessness, poverty and exclusion. We work in partnership with multiple agencies and authorities to deliver support and accommodation needs across Berkshire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Dorset. We are dedicated to safeguarding all young people and adults with our services. We follow safer recruitment practices for all our vacancies to assure that all successful candidates are suitable to work with our clients. We're committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that embodies our values and promotes a tolerant and respectful environment where everyone can feel empowered to succeed. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and will support with any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. Our vision To be a safety net for people in tough times and the springboard to a brighter future. Our mission To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. Our values Everyone matters We know we're stronger together We do the right things, for the right reasons We never give up Our Gallery Previous Next Our Benefits Extra mile awards Pension with life cover Blue Light Card Champions of equality Employee assistance programme Staff discounts via Wider Wallet Dedication to wellbeing GP helpline Length of service awards Generous and flexible holiday Refer a friend scheme

Homeless Recovery Worker

About the job Some key information <ul> <li>Permanent, full time role, 37 hours per week.</li> <li>You will be based in the South/East side of Somerset working out of our Yeovil or Shepton Mallet office.</li> <li>28 days annual leave.</li> <li>You will join a dynamic and compassionate team supporting people who are needing assistance with housing providing advice and assistance and making legal decisions in accordance with the Homeless Reduction Act 2017.</li> <li>Relevant training will be provided to support you in your role.</li> </ul> What will I be doing? We're working to improve the lives of people in Somerset - and you'll be a key part of that. Your day-to-day work will involve: Providing advice, information and assistance to households who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Helping customers explore their housing options and find suitable accommodation that meets their needs. Working with a range of partners and agencies to prevent and reduce homelessness in the community. Making decisions in line with the Homeless Reduction Act 2017. What kind of experience or qualifications do I need? We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. But it will really help if you: Have experience of working within a Housing Options team or transferable experience relevant to the role/client group. Experience of working in a housing association, local authority housing department or similar organisation. Effective written and verbal communication. Ability to deal inventively and sensitively with a wide range and spectrum of people in greatly varying circumstances. We're proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve. We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. You can always contact the hiring manager for a chat if there's anything you want to talk about before you apply. What's in it for me? We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset. We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:<ul> <li>We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.</li> <li>Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave</li> <li>Staff discounts in gyms.</li> <li>Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.</li> <li>Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.</li> <li>A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.</li> <li>My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more...</li> </ul> Anything else I should know? When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment. For an informal chat about the role, please contact: Leanne Gillam at <a href="mailto:leanne.gillam@somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">leanne.gillam@somerset.gov.uk</a> or on 01935 462769. or Samantha Milner at <a href="mailto:Samantha.milner@somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">Samantha.milner@somerset.gov.uk</a> or on 01935 462717. If you have all the information you need, just hit the apply button - we can't wait to hear from you. DBS information This role requires an Enhanced DBS via the online disclosures procedure. Supporting documents and information Please read any attached documents before applying for this job TR0188 Housing Options Officer.pdf pdf, 99.22 KB

Housing Options Officer

The role Housing Officer - Customer Experience and Home Services (Vale) <ul> <li>Salary: £32,594 per annum plus benefits.</li> <li>Hours: 37 hours (Mon-Fri) </li> <li>Location - Agile working with expectation of frequent patch visits across our regions. </li> <li>Permanent role.</li> <li>Closing date for applications: 6th June 2025 (Midday)</li></ul>Patch Location: Dorset - You may be asked to travel to other areas to support our customers and colleagues. At Magna, our vision is to create great homes together. We have ambitious plans, and are seeking creative, aspirational, and talented people to join our fast paced, adaptable, and highly collaborative environment. The role &amp; what you take care of: An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Customer Experience and Home Services team for an innovative and enthusiastic housing professional to become part of a team of dedicated housing specialists providing high quality services. You will be part of a team where our people are passionate about delivering an excellent customer experience. This is a diverse and challenging opportunity for a skilled and conscientious housing professional. Duties will include, but are not limited to: <ul> <li>You will manage a specific geographical area in Dorset, delivering a comprehensive and customer focused housing management service. </li> <li>Please consider location when applying, we recommend that you reside no more than 1 hour commute from Dorchester.</li></ul>What you need to be successful: <ul> <li>You will have proven experience of working in housing management (preferably with a minimum experience of 1 year) and be able to demonstrate innovative problem solving and negotiating skills, coupled with a genuine desire to provide excellent customer care. </li> <li>You will have experience of dealing with complex cases such as property condition, hoarding, estate management, nuisance and mutual exchanges. </li> <li>This is both a challenging and rewarding position requiring a robust yet emphatic approach. You will be a highly motivated and driven individual, committed to delivering high quality housing services. </li> <li>You must be able to travel independently to and from Magna sites on a regular basis - Access to a vehicle and a full driving license is essential. </li></ul>This post is subject to a basic level DBS check. (Disclosure and Barring Service) Applicants with transferable qualities are encouraged to apply. Magna Benefits: We pride ourselves on providing a good working environment and benefits. We look after those who work for us as we know that without the commitment of our colleagues, we would not be able to provide wide ranging services and support to our customers. We offer: <ul> <li>Company sick pay </li> <li>Pension matched up to 8%. </li> <li>Learning and Development. </li> <li>Mileage and Agile working </li> <li>Paid day a year to volunteer. </li> <li>Wellbeing Portal and Colleague Voice. </li> <li>Rental / Stamp Duty Loan and Credit Union. </li> <li>Employee assistance &amp; Health Care Cash Plan.</li> <li>Discounts on entertainment, high street shops and grocery shopping. </li> <li>Competitive annual leave entitlement, which increases progressively with the duration of your service over the first five years.</li></ul>Our full range of benefit details can be viewed on our website under each vacancy. For an informal discussion about this post, please contact: Dani Davies - Talent Acquisition Lead at: <a href="mailto:dani.davies@magna.org.uk" target="_blank">dani.davies@magna.org.uk</a> or by mobile: 07528 974936 To apply please visit our website <a href="http://www.magna.org.uk" target="_blank">www.magna.org.uk</a>, select Careers Tab / Current Vacancies / Role, or follow the link attached to this advert. Magna reserves the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. We therefore highly recommend that you submit your application early. About us We're Magna Housing, a customer-centred housing association, mainly working in Dorset and Somerset (our head office is in Dorchester) with a vision to create great homes together. We want to make sure that we constantly add value to the lives of our customers, and our colleagues, and we work hard to deliver this year on year. Our vision of "Creating Great Homes Together" is fundamental to the work we do and we have ambitious plans to be "beyond the best" over the next ten years. Magna prides itself on being large enough to influence but small enough to care. We are on an exciting journey - one that requires agility in how the business develops over the next decade, and different, innovative ways of working as we explore new territory. Inclusion is important to us here at Magna, and inclusion for everyone is our commitment to making long term and deep change to become an organisation known for being inclusive and welcoming for all. We won't achieve our vision, mission or strategy without being inclusive. It is the foundation of how we work, our culture and our values and how we adjust to make sure our customer and colleague experiences are welcoming and relevant. Our successes come through an appreciation of difference - different perspectives, experiences, thoughts, actions and skills. All of which add value and generate innovation. Embracing difference will enable us to get it right, first time, and offer the right homes in the right place for our customers. For further information about Magna, please visit our website by clicking here. Our benefits Generous holiday This means the safety of our colleagues our customers is always our main priority. Competitive pension This is our mindset and our team approach to putting customers at the heart of all we do. Wellbeing support This is about how we treat each other and how we go about our business. Healthcare cash plan This is about how we all take responsibility for all our actions every day. Learning and development This is about how we learn about each other, our customers and our business. Learning helps make sure we all do the right thing, how we challenge convention and look beyond existing boundaries. Colleague voice This is how we come together as #teammagna, embracing our diversity and recognising that together we can achieve outstanding results. For more details on our great range of benefits, please download the attachment which can be found at the bottom of this page. Our values Always safe This means the safety of our colleagues and our customers is always our main priority. All about customers This is our mindset and our team approach to putting customers at the heart of all we do. Be kind This is about how we treat each other and how we go about our business. Own it This is about how we all take responsibility for all our actions every day. One team This is how we come together as #teammagna, embracing our diversity and recognising that together we can achieve outstanding results. Be curious This is about how we learn about each other, our customers and our business. Learning helps make sure we all do the right thing, how we challenge convention and look beyond existing boundaries

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