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Housing Support Specialist (Outreach and Move On Worker) Application Deadline: 24 October 2025 Department: Housing Support Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract Location: East Sussex - Hailsham Reporting To: Housing Support Team Manager Compensation: GBP 27,942 / year Description Housing Support Specialist (Outreach and Move On team) Location: Based in Hailsham, with travel around East Sussex Salary: GBP 27, 942 per year, plus GBP 1,000 essential car user allowance, plus GBP 800 Rough Sleepers Allowance, plus Unsociable Hours shift allowance Hours: 37 per week The working pattern includes two early morning shifts, starting at 5.00am (Summer) or 6.00am (Winter) Monday - Friday. Other working days are 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday - Friday. Contract Length: Fixed Term Contract, Maternity cover for 12 months What you'll be doing: Are you passionate about ending the cycle of rough sleeping for people who are experiencing homelessness? Are you interested in a career in housing support, mental health recovery and wellbeing development? Southdown's Outreach and Move On teams support those who are rough sleeping to move away from homelessness by accessing accommodation options. As a Housing Support Specialist you'll work alongside a multiagency team, supporting people who have experienced the trauma of homelessness, to make positive and lasting changes in their lives. You'll provide early morning street outreach to people sleeping rough in Hastings and Rother, combined with move on / tenancy support as your clients take steps away from homelessness and into accommodation. You'll provide flexible, trauma-informed support, focusing on ending rough sleeping by identifying the support each person needs. This may include support with substance dependency, mental and physical health needs, domestic abuse, current or historical offending. We welcome applications from candidates with previous experience in roles such as Support Worker, Outreach Worker, Community Specialist, Case Manager, Social Worker, Housing Support Worker, Social Care Prescriber, Community Health Worker, Community Outreach Coordinator or Care Coordinator. However, this is not essential and we will provide a full induction and training programme for all successful candidates. Perks and benefits: You'll be joining one of the largest providers of care, support and housing services in Sussex, which we're proud to say we've been doing for over 50 years! In exchange we can offer some great benefits, including: <ul><li>Health cost cash-back scheme: access to our health insurance scheme which covers dental, optical, physical therapies and other medical treatments with the option to add greater levels of cover. </li><li>Interest-free loans: assistance with larger costs that arise such as tenancy deposits, season travel tickets or buying a car. </li><li>Access to the Easit Network: discounts and incentives on train, bus and car journeys such as 15% off eligible daily and season rail tickets. </li><li>Blue Light card: access to discount services for the social care sector with savings across thousands of online shops, restaurants, and high-street vendors. </li><li>Free advice and counselling service: confidential emotional support and practical guidance from our independent telephone service. </li><li>25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays. </li><li>Rough Sleepers Allowance - GBP 800 per year.</li><li>Essential car user allowance - GBP 1,000 per year.</li><li>Unsociable hours allowance - an extra GBP 4.40 per shift.</li></ul>Skills, knowledge and experience What you need for the role: <ul><li>Available to work unsociable hours (2 early morning shifts per week starting at 5am or 6am)</li><li>A personalised care approach, with empathy and understanding</li><li>An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which will be paid for by Southdown </li><li>A Full Driving Licence is essential along with access to your own car or a car insured for you</li></ul>What would be nice: <ul><li>Knowledge of complex and diverse support needs relating to homelessness, mental health and substance misuse</li><li>Awareness of the causes of rough sleeping and the barriers preventing people who are rough sleeping from engaging in services</li><li>Experience working in a supported housing or homelessness setting</li><li>Experience supporting individuals with complex mental health needs </li></ul>Training: Our award winning in house training team will help you to gain valuable qualifications, continually develop your skills and build a great career with the largest provider of housing, care and support in Sussex. How to apply:Please click on the 'Apply Now' button and fill out our simple one-page application form. Please note, if we receive a large number of applications then this position may close before the advertised application closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Housing Support Specialist (Outreach and Move On Worker)

Housing Officer Application Deadline: 26 October 2025 Department: Housing Employment Type: Permanent Location: East Sussex - Lewes Compensation: GBP 33,951 / year Description Location: Office base in Lewes; working flexibly between the office, site visits and home Salary: GBP 33,951 plus GBP 1000 annual essential car user allowance Hours: 37 hours per week What you'll be doing: We are a specialist landlord of supported housing for around 550 tenants and shared owners across Sussex, often in partnership with Local Authorities and other Registered Providers providing housing for vulnerable individuals across the Sussex area. We provide support for our tenants to help them manage their tenancy and maintain their home. In addition, around one in six of our tenants receive support from our learning disability support services. Working within a dedicated and experienced housing management team and reporting to the Manager, Housing Services, you will work collaboratively with in-house support staff and key stakeholders to provide a sensitive and responsive service to tenants with identified support needs. You will ensure that rents and service charges are well managed and that tenancy issues and anti-social behaviour issues are responded to appropriately and in line with housing regulations. Whilst we are ideally looking for someone with a background in Supported or General Needs Housing, we will also consider applications from applicants without a housing background if they can demonstrate skills which meet our person specification. Perks and benefits: <ul><li>Health cost cash-back scheme: access to our health insurance scheme which covers dental, optical, physical therapies and other medical treatments with the option to add greater levels of cover</li><li> Interest-free loans: assistance with larger costs that arise such as tenancy deposits, season travel tickets or buying a car.</li><li>Access to the Easit Network: discounts and incentives on train, bus and car journeys such as 15% off eligible daily and season rail tickets.</li><li>Blue Light card: access to discount services for the social care sector with savings across thousands of online shops, restaurants, and high-street vendors. </li><li>Free advice and counselling service: confidential emotional support and practical guidance from our independent telephone service.</li><li>25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays.</li></ul>Knowledge, skills and experience What you'll need for the role: <ul><li>Have the skills to provide a person-centred, efficient and responsive housing management service to tenants with support needs.</li><li>Great communication and organisation skills as well as demonstrating initiative and being solution focused.</li><li>Being able to manage the work of a Housing Assistant and work collaboratively with them to ensure that all essential tasks across the patch are completed in a timely manner.</li><li>An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which will be paid for by Southdown.</li><li>A full driving licence is essential along with access to your own vehicle or a vehicle insured for you.</li></ul>What would be nice: <ul><li>Experience in tenancy sustainment support, working with vulnerable adults with complex mental health needs. </li><li>Good understanding of Safeguarding and housing law.</li><li>A working knowledge of Health and Safety and Compliance and understanding of the associated legal framework.</li><li>Knowledge of property maintenance and repairs. </li></ul>Training: Our award-winning in-house training team will help you to gain valuable qualifications, continually develop your skills and build a great career with the largest provider of housing, care and support in Sussex. How to apply: Please click on the 'Apply Now' button and fill out our simple one-page application form. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and an appointment may be made before the advertisement is closed if a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Housing Officer

The Vacancy Do you take pride in delivering excellent customer service? Do you get satisfaction from a role that involves multi-tasking and finding solutions? Do you enjoy organising and facilitating social events? McCarthy Stone is the leading UK's retirement living providers. We are recruiting a permanent House Manager to join the team at our Martello Court development based in Eastbourne, East Sussex. Hours: 35 hours per week -Monday to Friday Hourly rate: £25,061.4 per annum Benefits: Group personal pension, life assurance, Employee Assist Scheme, and flexible working hours working in the most beautiful surroundings, generous annual leave entitlement. About the Role of a House Manager We are seeking a customer centric House Manager to exemplify the high-quality customer standards that we are renowned for. Our House Manager's key role is to enhance our Homeowner's quality of life and enable them to maintain their independence. This is a diverse role encompassing high level customer service and front of house and facilities management. The successful candidate will be responsible for building a strong community with our homeowners through event coordination, and regular meetings to report company updates and address the priorities of our residents. Some of the House Manager duties within this role include: <ul> <li>Welcoming new Homeowners and supporting them to settle into their apartments.</li> <li>Providing a professional front of house service and dealing all visitors in a friendly manner.</li> <li>Being the first point of contact for all our Homeowners and offering them help, support and advice as necessary.</li> <li>Working in collaboration with our partners and suppliers to ensure the smooth running of the estate</li> <li>Being the 'face' of McCarthy Stone for the families and friends of our Homeowners.</li> <li>Dealing with Homeowners issues with sensitivity and understand the need for confidentiality and respect their privacy.</li> <li>Managing the development -gardens and grounds - in an efficient and effective manner, providing our Homeowners with a safe, secure, well maintained, and pleasant environment</li> <li>Facilitating social interaction and helping Homeowners to enjoy retirement living to the full.</li> <li>Ensuring that all Health and Safety requirements are adhered to.</li></ul>The successful candidate will have the following key competencies: <ul> <li>Excellent communication skills with a real "can do" attitude.</li> <li>Extensive experience in a professional customer service orientated position.</li> <li>A professional approach with high quality standards.</li> <li>Thrives in a busy a varied role, where every day will be different.</li> <li>Be resilient and can problem solve effectively.</li> <li>An awareness of basic Health and Safety will be a distinct advantage.</li> <li>A good level of computer literacy including Microsoft Word and Outlook.</li> <li>Previous/current work based first aid qualifications will be an advantage although successful candidates will receive all the necessary training on commencement of the role.</li></ul>Could this role be the perfect job for you? Apply now! All applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we hold the right to appoint before the closing date. About Us As the UK's leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of January 2025, McCarthy Stone operates over 545 developments across the UK for more than 24,200 people. We believe in championing the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life, so they feel more connected, recognised, and valued than ever. In late 2020 we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain. We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list! Our Customers The Benefits 24 days annual leave Pension plan Life assurance Employee assistance helpline Health screening Eyecare voucher scheme Long service award Testimonials "I enjoy working for McCarthy and Stone as a House Manager because I am very well supported in my Role by my manager. I am able to make the day to day decisions but always have immediate support on the rare times I need help. It's a breath of Fresh Air working for a focused dynamic company who know what they are trying to achieve as a team." Linda Diamond - House Manager "Only at McCarthy Stone can you start in the middle of a pandemic and feel at home within a couple of weeks ... it's all about our great people and how welcome they make you feel ... even if it was through a screen!" Andrea Waldron - Senior HR Business Partner "From my first week I felt like part of the team, everyone is helpful and pro-active, which is crucial in a fast paced environment. I've had the opportunity to work on some exciting projects, it's a very 'hands-on' approach here with plenty of opportunity to be involved and play a part in delivering developments." Emily Bishop - Principal Planning Associate "Working for McCarthy Stone is a very fulfilling experience. The staff here are all empathetic and professional. Guiding people in purchasing an apartment, watching them settle in and make friends, and then watching them lead a happy and carefree retirement is very rewarding." Caroline Craig-cordel - Sales Consultant "I found it inspiring how working in McCarthy Stone gives you a chance to make so many people happier, every day. And what we do is so important to our homeowners! In my marketing career before I couldn't dream about customers sharing their thoughts about my campaigns, but here it happens all the time." Stan Smolyar - Head of Brand Previous Next

House Manager

At Park Holidays UK, we recognise that our people are our most valuable asset. Our commitment to investing in employee training and development is reflected in our prestigious Gold Investors in People Award. If you are driven and have a passion for helping people realise their dreams, we want you on our team! Join us today! Job Summary Park Holidays UK is seeking a talented, enthusiastic, and passionate Accommodation Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the standards and operations of our accommodation services, ensuring a high level of cleanliness, safety, and guest satisfaction. This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to exceeding guest expectations. As an Accommodation Manager, you will play a crucial role in maintaining our holiday fleet to the highest standards, both during peak season and in preparation for seasonal changes. Job Duties <ul> <li>Prioritise guest satisfaction by always ensuring professional and courteous communication.</li> <li>Assist in pre-season preparations and winter close-down tasks, including setting up and securing accommodations, managing inventory, and completing necessary maintenance tasks.</li> <li>Train, support, and monitor the cleaning team to ensure they meet company standards of cleanliness and safety.</li> <li>Ensure the cleaning team complies with Health &amp; Safety standards and COSHH regulations; obtain relevant risk assessments and method statements from contractors.</li> <li>Manage key handling, inventory management, and the upkeep of safety equipment such as smoke detectors and fire extinguishers.</li> <li>Ensure all accommodations are inspected and meet company standards before guest check-in, and that any maintenance issues are promptly reported and addressed.</li> <li>Oversee the linen process and ensure all housekeeping areas are kept clean, tidy, and well-organised in compliance with Health &amp; Safety regulations.</li> <li>Oversee staffing levels, including recruitment, scheduling, and rota management, to ensure adequate coverage and operational efficiency.</li> <li>Monitor and maintain the cleanliness and condition of all accommodations, ensuring they meet company standards.</li> <li>Greet and communicate with guests professionally and courteously, delivering exceptional guest service.</li> <li>Lead pre-season preparations, including setting up the fleet, managing inventory deliveries, and ensuring all units are guest ready.</li> <li>Oversee winter closedown activities, ensuring all accommodations are properly secured, cleaned, and prepared for the off-season.</li> <li>Manage linen stock levels and the overall linen process to ensure efficient operation.</li> <li>Foster strong communication and collaboration with the Holiday Service team to maintain the highest operational standards for the hire fleet.</li> <li>Ensuring all keys are always safeguarded and accounted for.</li> <li>Clean and maintain holiday homes and communal areas to a high standard, ensuring that all areas are spotless and well-organised.</li></ul>Requirements <ul> <li>Proven experience in a similar role within the hospitality or accommodation sector.</li> <li>Strong leadership and team management skills.</li> <li>Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.</li> <li>Commitment to delivering high standards of guest service.</li> <li>Knowledge of Health &amp; Safety and COSHH regulations.</li> <li>Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.</li> <li>Flexibility to work during peak season and manage off-season preparations.</li></ul>We believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to investing in their training and development. We offer comprehensive training and support to help you succeed in your role and grow your career with us. Benefits At Park Holidays UK, you'll be part of an industry-leading organisation where you'll be challenged, inspired, rewarded, and empowered to grow. We pride ourselves on placing a high value on our team members - it's one of the key things that sets us apart. We'll encourage you to bring your best every day, offering exciting opportunities, meaningful work, a supportive and collaborative environment, and plenty of room for professional development. Employee Benefits at Park Holidays UK include: <ul><li>Generous discount on holidays across our parks</li><li>Discount on all food and beverage items on park</li><li>Free premium eye test voucher</li><li>Access to the Help@hand app offering health, wellbeing, and retail discounts</li><li>Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Discounted gym memberships</li><li>Employee referral scheme</li><li>Sales referral scheme</li><li>Free expert mortgage advice</li><li>Company pension scheme</li></ul>IND1 Location:

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