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The vacancy Contract: Permanent, part-time (18.75 hours per week, spread over 4 days Monday-Friday) Base Location: Shrewsbury, SY1 4FP (brand new scheme opening 2025) Application Closing Date: Tuesday 28 October 2025 Interview Date: Thursday 6 November 2025 (in Shrewsbury) Are you passionate about supporting adults with mental health needs to live independently? Do you want to launch a new and exciting scheme, shaping a service from the very beginning and making a real difference from day one? If so, we'd love to hear from you. We're opening a new mental health scheme (not learning disabilities) in Shrewsbury, this December. As our housing enabler, you'll deliver high-quality housing management, support commissioning activity, and empower customers to thrive in a safe, supportive community. What you'll do: <ul> <li>Provide a high-quality housing management service, ensuring the scheme is safe, well-maintained, and welcoming</li> <li>Support customers to understand their responsibilities, access benefits, and connect with care, support and welfare services</li> <li>Manage voids and lettings, ensuring new customers have everything they need for a successful start</li> <li>Be a visible, positive presence in the local community, promoting and encouraging customer engagement</li> <li>Work flexibly and independently, including lone working, and collaborate with partner agencies and professionals</li> <li>Use your initiative to solve problems, manage disputes, and help customers overcome challenges</li> <li>Support commissioning processes and partnership working to ensure the scheme meets local needs.</li></ul>What you'll bring: <ul> <li>Solid knowledge and understanding of housing management and commissioning (essential)</li> <li>Experience working with adults with mental health needs</li> <li>Excellent organisation and IT skills (comfortable with mobile devices and admin systems)</li> <li>Experience of working with a range of organisations and professionals including commissioners, care providers and social work teams</li> <li>Curiosity and confidence to have honest conversations, even when they're difficult</li> <li>The ability to see the best in people and coach them to achieve more</li> <li>Tenacity and resilience - doing what it takes to achieve the right outcome </li> <li>A track record of being self-motivated, flexible, and able to manage your own workload</li> <li>A strong, positive attitude even when the going gets tough. </li> <li>A passion for community engagement and empowering others</li> <li>Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential for assessments and office visits).</li></ul>In a nutshell, we're looking for someone who believes in people and their potential to achieve more. You must be approachable and flexible, willing to have honest conversations that move people to action, and have excellent time management skills - able to juggle conflicting priorities and still achieve results. The role requires an Enhanced and Adult Barred List DBS check. Why join us? By joining Bromford (part of Bromford Flagship), you become part of a leading housing provider delivering community-focused services across the Midlands and South West. We have a local approach, all backed by the scale and ambition of the Bromford Flagship group. Join us to help create communities where people can feel secure, and thrive. For more information, please refer to the full job description attached to this advert. Apply by Tuesday 28 October 2025 (in Shrewsbury). Interviews will be held in Shrewsbury on Thursday 6 November 2025 (in Shrewsbury) 2025. About us We're part of one of the biggest housing associations in the country, Bromford Flagship. As Bromford, our purpose is simple and honest: we invest in homes and relationships so that people can thrive. We provide over 47,000 homes in the West Midlands and West of England; we have relationships with more than 112,000 customers; we have a strong balance sheet and we plan to deliver 11,000 more homes by 2032. But we're only just getting started. Through place-based working, our people build progress from the ground up. You'll find us at the heart of the communities we serve, forging stronger neighbourhood relationships, reacting faster to shifting needs, and planning smarter. And we've created a thriving place of our own - giving brilliant people like you the tools and opportunities to build a future. With development that helps you grow in your role, build future-ready skills, and perform at your best. All within a vibrant and inclusive culture guided by our DNA (<a href="https://www.bromford.co.uk/careers/working-for-bromford/" target="_blank">https://www.bromford.co.uk/careers/working-for-bromford/</a>). We're a place for people determined to make a difference. Bromford. A place to make your own. Diversity Statement We are committed to recruiting, developing and retaining colleagues who are representative of the diverse communities we work with. This commitment is embedded in our DNA, and we are striving to build an inclusive workplace culture where all colleagues feel valued and respected, and individuality is celebrated. We are a proud "Disability Confident" (Level 2) and Menopause Friendly employer and have signed the Armed Forces covenant to support those who serve. We encourage people from all sections of our community to apply for jobs with us. Particularly, we welcome those who have been historically underrepresented in areas of our workforce including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, women, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Great Place To Work Certified Bromford have once again been certified as a Great Place To Work (Nov 24 - Nov 25). The 2024 Great Place to Work Trust Index Survey highlighted that our employees believe we have an amazing company culture and that 91% of our employees were made to feel welcome when they joined us. We are also proud to have been named as one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Women for two years running (2023 and 2024) demonstrating that all colleagues, regardless of gender, can thrive at Bromford. Benefits Flexible benefits Learning and development Private medical cover Work-life balance Pay and financial wellbeing Health and wellbeing

Supported Housing Officer (Housing Enabler)

Job Introduction Are You a Different Kind of Support Worker? If so, then this post could definitely be for you! Our Story: Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports. Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It's an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services. We are immensely proud that when asked what's great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been 'our colleagues'. Our Team: Halton Supported Housing Network is a group of 19 houses across Runcorn and Widnes, providing accommodation and support for adults with learning and physical disabilities in the community. We are putting people first and focusing on what people with a disability can do as oppose to what they cannot; supporting people in such a diverse way is one of the main reasons why Halton Supported Housing Network has won national awards. We believe that people with a disability should be the drivers in their lives not the passengers; therefore, person centered support workers need to support and engage people to take the lead in living in their own homes. The service has multiple vacancies for committed individuals to act in the capacity of Support Worker, promoting people with disabilities to engage in all aspects of their daily living and linking into meaningful opportunities within their local community. Hours: various hours available ranging from 6 hours to 37 hours per week, so whatever your situation we feel we could have the right position for you, to enable you to enjoy a positive work/life balance. Your Contributions: • Supporting individuals to live independently in their community • Administer, record and store medication according to HBC medication policy • Ensure all persons are safeguarded and are always supported according to their individual support plans . • Complete all relevant documentation clear and concisely • Be open , honest and transparent at all times The ability to drive and be flexible at all times is desirable. The role will include working alongside people who at times can display behavior that can be challenging. Ideally, but not essential you will have NVQ qualifications in Adult Social Care and experience in working with Physical disabilities and being able to undertake personal care is also essential. This is a lone working post, and you should therefore be comfortable working on this basis. This is a challenging but extremely rewarding role which, working on a Rota basis, may include work at weekends, bank holidays and some sleep-in duties. Additional enhancements for unsociable hours worked are payable. Our Offer: Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including: • A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service • Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions • 3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme • Investment in your personal development • Free Car Parking at HBC sites • Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme Next Steps: At Halton Borough Council, we want all our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Emma Berrington on 0151 5116965. <a href="mailto:Emma.berrington@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">Emma.berrington@halton.gov.uk</a> Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 17th November 2025. At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you - <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a> Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you're interested, please complete your application as early as possible. We look forward to receiving your application!

Support Worker - Halton Supported Housing Network

About the job Resident Liaison Officer Role Overview: Founded over 20 years, Lawtech have become a leading principal contractor specialising in cladding remediation. We deliver high-quality, compliant, multi-million-pound cladding repatriations &amp; regeneration contracts throughout London and the wider Southeast. Lawtech believe that communication is key in delivery of a successful project, and as such our Customer Service Team are a valuable asset to our delivery team and the company. Your key responsibilities are: <ul><li>Facilitate the smooth running of projects by building and maintaining positive relationships between the residents, sub-contractors, client representatives and the Lawtech team.</li><li>Work closely with Project and site management team to ensure quality of customer service is maintained to a high level, including resolution of issues raised.</li><li>Maintain working relationships with client representatives to reduce duplication and ensure consistency of information and approach.</li><li>Maintain Lawtech customer service processes and systems as relevant for the site and residents.</li><li>Respond to all resident issues, working closely with project and site management team to ensure resolution of issues raised to ensure prompt resolution and recommend changes, in line with Lawtech policies.</li><li>Provision of outstanding and closed Customer Service issues to the Assistant Customer Service Managers monthly.</li></ul>Role Responsibilities: <ul><li>Work closely with the Project Manager and Design &amp; Quality teams.</li><li> Set up and maintain Lawtech customer service systems, site records and local documentation and communication plans.</li><li>Draft responses and communication for residents and other parties</li><li>Mail merge letters to be sent to residents for surveys and installation dates etc, as directed by the Customer Service Manager/ Assistant Customer Service Manager</li><li>Answering of phone calls and making any necessary appointments.</li><li>Liaise with individual residents and establish individual requirements.</li><li>Arrange site surveys as required to each property within the project.</li><li>Manage surveys and work appointments with residents and comply with local key-holding and security requirements.</li><li>Maintain Lawtech's record of all issues raised and resolutions and report progress as required for weekly, fortnightly, and monthly meetings.</li><li>Work with site and project management to identify and resolve issues and make recommendations for changes where appropriate.</li><li>Observe all H&amp;S rules and ensure resolution of service issues comply with all such rules.</li><li>Escalate unresolved issues to CSM, when appropriate to do so.</li><li>Basic site administration including data entry of the in house 'probe' system for the below:</li></ul>• Delivery receipts - Once a week update deliveries on probe and ensure hard copies are sent/collected for the attention of Accounts Team • Site stock takes - Every Thursday stock takes are undertaken by the Site Manager. Information needs to be updated and sent to head office by you once a week following this stock take. • Update and close out alerts - Manage alerts on probe by reviewing every three days, chasing for response from individuals who are down to provide this. • Right to Work Checks - Checking of right to work for subcontractors including taking copies of passport or checking settlement status on the government website. • Maintain ID system for operatives - following procedure already started by Site Manager <ul><li>To perform any other administrative duties as directed by CSM.</li><li>Obtain satisfaction surveys for all residents, collating responses, and work with project staff to use feedback to improve our service</li></ul>Skills and Qualifications <ul><li>Excellent written English.</li><li>Experience with customer service, ideally resident liaison experience within construction/social housing sector.</li><li>Ability to manage resident expectations.</li><li>DBC check (standard).</li></ul><ul><li>Competent MS Excel, MS Word, Microsoft Outlook email and calendars.</li></ul><ul><li>Competent use of Project Probe and SharePoint</li></ul>

Resident Liaison Officer

About The Role Role: Homeless &amp; Housing Solutions Advisor REF 1624823 Contract Length: 3 months Location: Hybrid/Redditch - 2 days per week onsite IR35: Inside Pay Rate to Intermediary: £22.11 per hour Spinwell is recruiting for a Homeless &amp; Housing Solutions Advisor for an excellent opportunity within the public sector. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE HOMELESS &amp; HOUSING SOLUTIONS ADVISOR <ul> <li>Provide a professional and compliant, customer facing Homelessness and Housing Solutions Advice Service firmly focussed on the prevention and relief of homelessness</li> <li>Support all officers, systems, and processes in operating the Homelessness and Housing Solutions and Voids, Allocations &amp; Lettings teams</li> <li>To be responsible and accountable for the Local Authorities operations in accordance with its legal obligations to provide professional housing and homelessness advice services in accordance with: Part VI &amp; VII Housing Act 1996 (as amended); Homelessness Reduction Act 2017; Welfare Reform, Safeguarding and the Children's Act.</li> <li>Support the strategic and operational managers in delivering the vision, strategies and initiatives for the Homelessness and Housing Solutions Team and the wider Housing Service of which you are an integral part.</li> </ul>SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE HOMELESS &amp; HOUSING SOLUTIONS ADVISOR <ul> <li>GCSEs or equivalent including English, Maths and or a second language at Grade A-C</li> <li>At least 3 years demonstrable experience working in a homelessness, housing options or other relevant customer advice service</li> <li>Knowledge of legislation, regulation, and policy in relation to the provision of the service</li> <li>Experience of providing professional high-quality customer services to customers often with multiple complex issues and who may be in highly emotive situations</li> <li>Experience of assessing and meeting people's needs and requirements and managing expectations</li> <li>Experience of problem solving through collaboration and partnership working that has achieved excellent outcomes</li> <li>Experience of call handling and operating specialist IT systems</li> <li>Administrative and assistive experience</li></ul>If you are a Homeless &amp; Housing Solutions Advisor, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell! We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion. Applying to this or any other vacancy advertised by Spinwell Ltd constitutes an agreement for Spinwell Ltd to hold your details for 24 months for the purpose of assessing suitability for the advertised position and to make you aware of any other positions deemed suitable of which You will make you aware by means of either email, text or phone. In line with GDPR regulations you are able to request your details be removed from the company data at any time by emailing us

Homeless & Housing Solutions Advisor - Council

About the role As a Social Housing Regulation Officer within the Housing Strategy and Partnerships team at West Northamptonshire Council, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the Council's compliance with the Regulator of Social Housing's Consumer Standards. This is a strategic and collaborative position, working closely with the Council's ALMO, Northamptonshire Partnership Homes and internal stakeholders to drive continuous improvement, regulatory assurance, and sector-leading practice. What will you be doing? You'll lead on developing robust evidence bases, gap analyses, and improvement plans, while also coordinating reporting to elected members and managing external consultancy support. Your work will directly contribute to the Council's mission to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive. About you You are a confident and collaborative professional with a strong background in social housing, governance, or regulatory compliance. You bring excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, enabling you to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including elected members and internal teams. Our benefits You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council . About us At West Northants Council, it's about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people. Our vision is 'to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive'. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what its like to work at West Northants Council. We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential. We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain what DEI means to us . If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support. West Northants Council, where careers thrive. Attached documents <ul> <li> Social Housing Regulation Officer JDPS.pdf </li> </ul>

Social Housing Regulation Officer

Please see attached recruitment pack for job description. How to apply Please complete the attached forms and return with a cover note for the attention of Mr Loftus (Headteacher) to <a href="mailto:admin@sest.pfcmat.org" target="_blank">admin@sest.pfcmat.org</a> by 5pm on 6th November. Interviews will take place week commencing 10th November.

Premises Officer

Title: Neighbourhood Housing Lead -South East and Kent Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time - 35 hours Salary: £35,951 per annum to £39,531 per annum (London weighted salary) dependant on experience plus £1,300 ECU allowance* Reporting Office: London, Stratford Working Location: South East and Thames Persona: Agile - 1 -2 days office attendance required. Working Pattern: Monday - Friday - 09:00 - 17:00 Closing Date: 29 th October 2025 - 23:00 Benefits include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more ... Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated. Role Profile - Neighbourhood Housing Lead.docx Join our South East and Kent Team at L&amp;Q: Would you like to join our revamped Housing Management Team as a Neighbourhood Housing Lead and help us to deliver an excellent service for residents? This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who is a customer-focused team player. If this sounds like you, we would love for you to apply! Your impact in the role, as the Neighbourhood Housing Lead, you'll be responsible for the following: • Supporting the Housing Management team to deliver a reliable, repeatable, and consistent service for residents. • You will be key to improving resident satisfaction, building trust, and making sure that residents have a home that they're happy in. • You'll be the primary relationship holder with the residents living in homes on your patch. Patches are being designed to align with local authority areas and are expected to cover around 500 - 600 homes. What you'll bring: • You should have a proven track record of building relationships with people and be able to communicate well with colleagues and residents. • You'll be able to problem solve and will pride yourself on your grit and determination. You'll have a can-do attitude and be motivated by keeping promises to residents. • You'll be willing to push boundaries and challenge the business where needed to achieve the very best outcomes for residents. • You'll have excellent time management skills along with the ability to manage a complex workload whilst adhering to important deadlines. • Stakeholder management is also key to this role and an ability to engage with a diverse customer base is essential. • Have demonstrable experience in a similar role. • Have a valid license and access to a car for work use. Our customers are the most important part of our business and as a member of the Housing Management team, it is vital that you display passion and commitment to lead and deliver an excellent service every time. This will be measured against the high standards and values that we set across the organisation and department We look forward to reviewing your application, and hearing about the genuine experiences and skills you could bring to our organisation. L&amp;Q reserve the right to not accept statements that exceed 500 words. About L&amp;Q: We're one of the UK's leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people's health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life. 250,000 people call our properties 'home', and we're proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England. At L&amp;Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate values and behavioural framework , which outlines our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&amp;Q. L&amp;Q strongly believe a diverse and inclusive workforce is important, and inclusion is part of our core values and everyday working practices. We make hiring decisions based on your experiences, skills and merits and we are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace. Click here to read more. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email <a href="mailto:lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk</a> At L&amp;Q, sustainability is at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK's largest housing associations. Click here to find out more about L&amp;Q and why you should join us! *ECU Allowance is paid in accordance with requirements of the relevant policy as updated from time to time. #TJ

Neighbourhood Housing Lead - South East and Kent - October 2025

Job Introduction This exciting new development within Lincolnshire, based in Grantham, welcomes enthusiastic and experienced applicants to apply for this rare opportunity to be involved in shaping a brand new pilot service that will support individuals stepping down from acute mental health wards to transition into the community. The service will be delivered in partnership with Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Trust and will form part of the NHS Mental Health Pathway. The service will be going live in October 2025, with a full training and induction programme for the team before go live. With an emphasis on recovery working alongside specialist housing and financial related support, you'll need to work flexibly to manage your own small caseload and help with the day to day running of the service. Role Responsibility Raising the bar for person-centred care, you'll provide a range of recovery focused support through key working sessions and group work. People's lives will be truly changed by you as you enable and prepare them to gain new skills and help them find ways to promote their long-term recovery. You will have off rota responsibilities such as housing and benefit assessments, identifying housing needs, liaising with local authorities to ensure that service users are supported in their move on from the service. On rota, you'll work with individuals on their recovery, devising individually tailored support and risk management plans and ensuring effective discharge planning. Ultimately, you'll play a vital role in helping them to gain skills and coping strategies, all while encouraging positive change and independence. The role requires you to work with the team on a rota which may include evenings and weekends. The Ideal Candidate The Ideal candidate should have experience of the following - <ul><li>Experience in supporting individuals leaving acute mental health care who are present with housing needs. </li><li>Experience in working with individuals who are at risk of homelessness or are currently homeless. </li><li>Experience in supporting individuals with mental health issues, dual diagnoses, and neurological disabilities.</li><li> Experience in working with local authorities and health and social care across Lincolnshire. </li><li>Experience in completing housing application and benefits application. </li><li>Someone with person centered approach. </li><li>Experience in writing excellent case notes, with excellent organizational and communication skills. </li><li>Undertake any other responsibilities assigned by line manager to support with the service delivery. </li><li>Act as an ambassador for turning point and Ashley house and develop excellent working relationships across different sectors, housing, employment, social care. </li></ul>About us As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer. We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support. What Benefits Will I Receive? We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career - we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package. You will get 31 days' paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 33 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost. Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following the link below to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees. Turning Point Benefits Turning Point

Transition and Housing Support Worker

The role Southern Housing has an exciting opportunity for a Scheme Housing Officer to join our team on a permanent basis at our scheme in Erdington, Birmingham. Reporting to a Team Manager, you will play a crucial role in providing support to our Independent Living Sheltered, Extra Care, and Over-55s schemes. Your responsibilities will include offering a frontline service while ensuring the safety and well-management of our schemes to support residents in living independently within active communities in Birmingham. To excel in this role be willing to work 5 days a week on schemes, demonstrating an understanding of the diverse needs of older people, exceptional customer service skills, and the ability to work collaboratively under pressure. If you are a proactive, self-motivated individual who thrives on delivering outstanding customer care and can meet deadlines with minimal supervision, we want to hear from you. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of our dynamic team! What you'll be doing <ul> <li>Deliver an effective customer focused housing management and support service working with multi-agency partners which embraces Southern Housing culture, current and future legislation, policy, procedure and best practice. </li> <li>Deliver the service in line with agreed parameters for the role. </li> <li>Conduct assessments of risk and need and provide personalised support to residents. </li> <li>Understand the housing management performance targets relevant to your scheme(s) and take action to contribute to their achievement. </li> <li>Work closely with other agencies to ensure residents are able to access a full range of services and support. </li> <li>Maintain administration systems and databases, processes and accurate records and provide monthly performance reports and information for other reports, as required. </li></ul>What you'll need <ul> <li>Understanding of the diverse needs of older people </li> <li>Able to develop partnership working internally and with other agencies to generate effective solutions to problems </li> <li>Ability to manage time &amp; tasks effectively, work well under pressure both individually and in a team </li> <li>Customer-focused and experience of providing excellent customer care and an interest in the Housing sector</li> <li>Able to work flexibly and can prioritise work to meet deadlines and able to work under pressure with minimum supervision </li> <li>Able to receive and respond to customer feedback and complaints professionally at all times </li> <li>A commitment to taking personal responsibility for sharing information </li></ul>In your supporting statement, it is important that you address how you meet each of the above criteria providing real examples. Closing date: Wednesday 29th October 2025 at 23:59pm Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications Applying for roles with us About us At Southern Housing, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we give over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own!We also understand the difference that safe, secure, and affordable homes can make to people's lives. A career at Southern Housing will allow you to make a difference every day you come to work. Working in the housing sector with us will bring fresh challenges and give you the opportunity to grow and develop, too. What's in it for you Pension Life assurance Healthcare cash plan Eyecare &amp; dental Birthday leave Retailers discounts Cycle to work Buy &amp; sell annual leave Season ticket loan In-house academy &amp; career development Flexible working Inclusion &amp; Diversity We work hard to create a diverse and inclusive culture and environment where people are respected for who they are. Encouraging inclusion is not just about protected characteristics, it's about celebrating differences of thought, opinion, experience and perspective of each individual. We're all different in our own way and we want our colleagues to feel comfortable, that they belong, and are safe to be themselves at work, without fear of being judged or excluded, but valued for their contribution to our One Team approach.

Scheme Housing Officer

The role Are you seeking a new challenge where you can truly make a difference? If so, Southern Housing has an exciting opportunity for a Mobile Scheme Housing Officer to join our team in the London Region. Reporting to a Team Manager, you will play a crucial role in providing support to our Independent Living Sheltered, Extra Care, and Over-55s schemes during times of leave or sickness. Your responsibilities will include offering a frontline service while ensuring the safety and well-management of our schemes to support residents in living independently within active communities in London. To excel in this role, you must possess a full clean UK driving license and be willing to work 5 days a week on schemes, demonstrating an understanding of the diverse needs of older people, exceptional customer service skills, and the ability to work collaboratively under pressure. If you are a proactive, self-motivated individual who thrives on delivering outstanding customer care and can meet deadlines with minimal supervision, we want to hear from you. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of our dynamic team. Candidates must have ability to use the stairwell in carryout their duties i.e. compliance and Health &amp; Safety checks. What you'll be doing <ul> <li>Deliver an effective customer focused housing management and support service working with multi-agency partners which embraces Southern Housing culture, current and future legislation, policy, procedure and best practice. </li> <li>Deliver the service in line with agreed parameters for the role. </li> <li>Conduct assessments of risk and need and provide personalised support to residents. </li> <li>Understand the housing management performance targets relevant to your scheme(s) and take action to contribute to their achievement. </li> <li>Work closely with other agencies to ensure residents are able to access a full range of services and support. </li> <li>Maintain administration systems and databases, processes and accurate records and provide monthly performance reports and information for other reports, as required. </li></ul>What you'll need <ul> <li>Understanding of the diverse needs of older people </li> <li>Able to develop partnership working internally and with other agencies to generate effective solutions to problems </li> <li>Ability to manage time &amp; tasks effectively, work well under pressure both individually and in a team </li> <li>Customer-focused and experience of providing excellent customer care </li> <li>Able to work flexibly and can prioritise work to meet deadlines and able to work under pressure with minimum supervision </li> <li>Able to receive and respond to customer feedback and complaints professionally at all times </li> <li>A commitment to taking personal responsibility for sharing information </li></ul>In your supporting statement, it is important that you address how you meet each of the above criteria providing real examples. Please note we hold the right to close the vacancy earlier depending on application volume. Closing Date: 29th October at 23.59pm Applying for roles with us About us At Southern Housing, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we give over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own!We also understand the difference that safe, secure, and affordable homes can make to people's lives. A career at Southern Housing will allow you to make a difference every day you come to work. Working in the housing sector with us will bring fresh challenges and give you the opportunity to grow and develop, too. What's in it for you Pension Life assurance Healthcare cash plan Eyecare &amp; dental Birthday leave Retailers discounts Cycle to work Buy &amp; sell annual leave Season ticket loan In-house academy &amp; career development Flexible working Inclusion &amp; Diversity We work hard to create a diverse and inclusive culture and environment where people are respected for who they are. Encouraging inclusion is not just about protected characteristics, it's about celebrating differences of thought, opinion, experience and perspective of each individual. We're all different in our own way and we want our colleagues to feel comfortable, that they belong, and are safe to be themselves at work, without fear of being judged or excluded, but valued for their contribution to our One Team approach.

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: HMP Hull Service Hours: 37.5 hours per week Full Time Salary: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 (based on full time hours, pro rata for part time) Contract Type: Permanent Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours. Responsibilities About the role: <ul><li>Supporting service users from point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey </li></ul><ul><li>Providing screening, assessment, and recovery planning and onward referral </li></ul><ul><li>Reducing drug and alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community </li></ul><ul><li>Promoting carer, service user and community involvement </li></ul><ul><li>Providing advocacy for access to partnership services </li></ul><ul><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></ul><ul><li>Research, design and prepare subject matter and materials for groups / pods. </li></ul><ul><li>Deliver structured content within group settings to service users at various stages of recovery </li></ul><ul><li>Engage with debriefing and evaluations with co-facilitators after groups/pods have taken place, reviewing progress and identifying concerns with service users </li></ul><ul><li>Tailor specific workshops around the needs of the service users, such as: anger management, sleep disorders, relationships, etc </li></ul>About you: <ul><li>Have a strong understanding of substance misuse issues and experience of working within a similar field </li></ul><ul><li>Experience of working with groups/pods and managing group dynamics, such as conflict or challenging behaviour. </li></ul><ul><li>Be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written with good IT skills </li></ul><ul><li>Proactive and able to work on own initiative with excellent time management and prioritising skills </li></ul><ul><li>Have a good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services, and good practice </li></ul><ul><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></ul><ul><li>Ability to manage change successfully in a way that prioritises the needs of service users </li></ul><ul><li>Understand the importance of information governance processes and commit to follow and apply all necessary safeguards </li></ul><ul><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 of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Additionally, you'll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years, therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us. </li></ul><ul><li>Paid 'Wellness' hour each week along with a 'Wellness' hub and Employee Assist Programme </li></ul><ul><li>Contributory pension scheme </li></ul><ul><li>Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc. </li></ul><ul><li>A friendly and supportive team </li></ul><ul><li>Training, career development &amp; progression opportunities </li></ul><ul><li>Generous 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. Direct applications only - we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy. Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 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 Closing Date 30/10/2025 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Rosanne Mendham | <a href="mailto:rosanne.mendham@cgl.org.uk" target="_blank">rosanne.mendham@cgl.org.uk</a> This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

Recovery Coordinator

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Premises Officer at Birchfield Nursery School from January 2026, sooner if possible pending successful recruitment checks You will be responsible for ensuring that the school premises and its contents are properly maintained, secure, clean and ready for use. We are looking for someone who has: <ul><li>Experience of undertaking minor repairs, maintenance and improvement tasks</li><li>Good organisation skills.</li><li>Basic awareness of Health and Safety</li><li>Willingness to attend training and other learning activities to ensure legislation is adhered to.</li></ul>You will have experience of working within a similar role, preferably within a school environment. <ul><li>Benefits of working for Halton Borough Council include:</li><li>Annual leave entitlement starting at 26 days per annum with incremental increase in line with years of service up to 34 days, excluding bank holidays</li><li>Access to a generous pension scheme administered by Cheshire Pensions.</li><li>Working in a supportive, happy environment</li></ul>For further information on the post and your suitability for this role please contact Martin Gaskell on 07771 977681 or email <a href="mailto:Martin.Gaskell2@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">Martin.Gaskell2@halton.gov.uk</a> Closing date for Applications: 30.10.25 How to apply Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CVs. Please fully complete the on-line application form. Further information on this vacancy <ul> <li>Cautions and Convictions Flowchart</li> <li>JD</li> </ul>

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 for a House Manager to join the team at our Stanley Place development in Garstang, Lancashire. Hours: 30 hours per week Monday to Friday, working throughout the year. Salary: £21,490.34 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>As part of McCarthy &amp; Stone Management Service, a successful and fast expanding national company, you'll get all the training and support you need to help you meet your career goals from our internal experts. This includes courses such as basic first aid, working safely in the workspace, Dementia Friends training and many more. 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. McCarthy Stone celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst our colleagues. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background. 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

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 for a House Manager to join the team at our Priestly Court development in Ilkley. Hours: 30 hours per week Monday to Friday, working throughout the year. Salary: £21,490.34 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>As part of McCarthy &amp; Stone Management Service, a successful and fast expanding national company, you'll get all the training and support you need to help you meet your career goals from our internal experts. This includes courses such as basic first aid, working safely in the workspace, Dementia Friends training and many more. 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. McCarthy Stone celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst our colleagues. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background. 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

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 for a House Manager to join the team at our Lancaster Court development in Cockermouth, Cumbria. Hours: 30 hours per week Monday to Friday, working throughout the year. Salary: £21,490.34 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>As part of McCarthy &amp; Stone Management Service, a successful and fast expanding national company, you'll get all the training and support you need to help you meet your career goals from our internal experts. This includes courses such as basic first aid, working safely in the workspace, Dementia Friends training and many more. 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. McCarthy Stone celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst our colleagues. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background. 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

Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024. We are an Accredited employer under the Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace. Come join us and be part of our success. This is a newly created post which will be part of the Council's Adult Social Care services. Adult Social Care services in Knowsley have recently been inspected as Good in all areas by the Care Quality Commission and this post will help strengthen and build upon our strong commitment to early intervention and prevention services by supporting older people and people with disabilities to live independently. This post will require a detailed knowledge of independent living services (such as occupational therapy, the Disabled Facilities Grant programme and telecare) so if this describes you and you are passionate about improving people's lives and enjoy working in a fast pace multidisciplinary environment then you may be the perfect candidate for this role. Closing Date: Wednesday, 29th October 2025 at 23:59pm At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact: Verity Price <a href="mailto:Verity.Price@knowsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">Verity.Price@knowsley.gov.uk</a> 07385 945102 We welcome applications from residents and beyond, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce. See the benefits of working for Knowsley MBC <a href="https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/yes" target="_blank">https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/yes</a>. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants. How to apply Your Application Form should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification. Please note if an Application Form does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted. To upload your Application Form you will need to click on the link below and create an account with Jobs Go Public if you have not already done so. You will also be required to input your name and email address and will be invited to complete an equal opportunities questionnaire.

Independent Living Operational Manager

Job description Environmental Health Housing Officers (Levels 1, 2 and Senior): Permanent, Full-Time and Part-Time roles Level 1: £35,412 to £39,152 Level 2: £39,862 to £41,771 Senior: £42,839 to £46,142 Would you like to work in one of the largest Private Housing Services in England and help improve Bristol's private rented sector housing standards? Bristol is a vibrant city, with a high number of privately owned and rented properties. We are currently delivering a number of area-based property licensing schemes, in addition to the city-wide mandatory licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation. A large proportion of our work involves tackling poor conditions and unsatisfactory management in licensed properties. However, the service also inspects a significant number of properties that do not require a licence, taking reactive and targeted action in line with our enforcement policy objectives. Successful candidates will be placed in one of the following teams depending on their experience and the requirements of the service: licensing inspections; licensing enforcement; complaints. There may be opportunities in the future to work in different teams. A competence-based grading system rewards experienced officers for their expertise and supports newer-qualified officers in developing their careers. You will be offered a point on the pay scale based on factors including your experience and level of qualification. Once in post you can progress to the top of the scale through annual increments and assessed levels of competency. Why Bristol City Council? At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles, hybrid working arrangements are available, giving people the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working. Join us and you'll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you'll be working in a supportive environment where you'll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future. How do I apply? If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below. To be shortlisted for interview you'll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application. We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career. For any queries, please contact Emma Tregale <a href="mailto:emma.tregale@bristol.gov.uk" target="_blank">emma.tregale@bristol.gov.uk</a> , Emma Lyons <a href="mailto:emma.lyons@bristol.gov.uk" target="_blank">emma.lyons@bristol.gov.uk</a> or Cara Guthrie <a href="mailto:cara.guthrie@bristol.gov.uk" target="_blank">cara.guthrie@bristol.gov.uk</a> (Private Housing Team Leaders). Closing date: 9 th November 2025 At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit. The personal information section (including your name) you'll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.

Environmental Health Housing Officer

Contract Type: Permanent Salary: Grade G. SCP 23 £34,434 - SCP 28 £39,152 Hours Per Week: 36hours Base Location: Tameside Housing Advice, Old Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 7RL Assessment Date: w/c 10th November 2025 The Role The role of Homeless Prevention Officer is based at Tameside Housing Advice which is the homeless prevention service for Tameside, offering advice, information and housing options for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. As a Homeless Prevention Officer you will ensure effective access to housing advice and assistance to prevent or relieve homelessness. You will have a busy and varied workload that will involve completing homeless assessments to proactively determine the duties owed to applicants and prevent homelessness through timely and appropriate actions under the current homeless legislation including developing and managing a Personal Housing Plans. To ensure vulnerable customers are supported with their housing and address their support needs in accordance with the council's policies, relevant agreements and legislation. About You You will be a great multitasker and be able to manage and prioritise a busy workload. You will have the ability to analyse, process and retrieve information via computer records and prioritise complex tasks. Have a high level of customer service skills. Be a team player and be able to build strong working partnerships. It would also be an added advantage if you were able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Housing Act 1996: Part 6 &amp; Part 7 and other relevant regulations and legislation About Us Come shape the future of Tameside with us! Message from Julian Jackson, Director of Place at Tameside Council. "Since joining Team Tameside in September 2022, I've been proud to work alongside a hardworking and passionate team that's making a real difference to our borough. "Our Place Directorate is at the heart of shaping Tameside-covering everything from planning and highways to parks, culture, arts, environmental services, and facilities management. Whether it's keeping our streets clean, improving green spaces, or driving forward exciting regeneration projects, our work makes a direct impact on the lives of residents and businesses every day. ''We've already delivered some amazing projects, like Ashton Old Baths, and are currently working on master plans for our town centres in Stalybridge, Hyde, with projects like Ashton Mayoral Development Zone, and Godley Green Green Garden Village also set to create new homes, jobs and commercial spaces. But it's not just about developments- day to day it's about making sure our core services are modern, efficient, and able to support thriving communities and safeguard our heritage buildings and asssets for the future. To do that, we need passionate people to join us. If you want to be part of a team that's driving real change, improving local services, and shaping the future of Tameside, we'd love to have you on board. Come and be part of something great. Let's build the future of Tameside together!'' At Tameside, we are committed to ensuring all our Citizens lead long, fulfilling and healthy lives. We are committed to supporting economic growth, providing high quality health and care services, protecting our most vulnerable and creating strong and supportive, self-sufficient communities. We recognise that our people drive our success and enable the organisation to deliver on its vision, purpose and priorities, and that our people are our most important resource and asset. Our values underpin our practice and behaviours, and are at the heart of everything that we do; and we understand that how we do things is just as important as what we do. We pride ourselves on living by our STRIVE values of Support, Trust, Respect, Integrity, Value Diversity and Engage. Our values underpin our practice and behaviours and are at the heart of everything that we do. How we do things are just as important as what we do. Our employees' skills, experience and knowledge are essential to our success along with their happiness, wellbeing, commitment, enthusiasm and motivation to be the best they can be. Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship. We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria. Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here For further information about this role please contact the recruiting manager Carol Halton on 0161 342 4352 or <a href="mailto:carol.halton@tameside.gov.uk" target="_blank">carol.halton@tameside.gov.uk</a>

Homelessness Prevention Officer

Job Title: Housing First (Homeless) Support Worker Job Location: Walsall- clients are based in and around Walsall Salary: £13.45ph Contract type: Fixed Term until 31/03/2026 Working hours: 37 hours per week Monday to Friday About the role When you see someone sleeping rough because they do not have a place to call home, how does it make you feel? Does it make you stop and think "I wish I could help" if so, this opportunity might be perfect for you. As a Support Worker you will provide person centred support to our service users to help them to retain their tenancy in line with the principles of the Housing First model. You will manage a caseload of up to 7 individuals who are likely to have a diverse range of support needs such as alcohol and substance abuse, mental health and physical disabilities. Your day might be spent accompanying someone to attend appointments, carrying out well-being checks or liaising with other agencies to facilitate access to support. Doing out reach work to homeless people in the street and attending check ups by visiting clients properties. Please note that if you are successful in this role, we will require a DBS check to be completed. Further details will be sent following offer. About you Ideally, you will have experience in housing, social care, benefits system, working with homeless, criminal justice or a related field and knowledge of Housing First principles and philosophy. Experience of working with drug abuse, mental health and physical disabilities Understand the importance of treating individuals with respect and be non-judgmental. Be open and honest. Can do attitude. A Driving Licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this role as you will be required to travel and work across all sites within the service delivery area. About us We are GSA, we provide affordable homes and services that create a foundation from which people in our communities can thrive. We own and manage 25,000 homes in diverse communities across the West Midlands and Southwest. Everyone deserves a home, it`s a place from which we build our future, we thrive at home. We are proud to play an active role in dealing with the consequences of the housing crisis, by providing affordable homes for people in our communities who need them most. Often a home is all someone needs, but when our customers need more, we offer a range of services, including care, money advice and coaching to support them. We also provide care and support to some of the most vulnerable people in society. This includes support for people who are homeless, experiencing domestic violence or are part of the criminal justice system. The GSA Way We know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. To help us make a difference, together, we created the GSA Way. A culture we commit to, aspire to, and live and breathe. Commitments and behaviours which together make our organisation what it is. Our five core commitments are: <ul><li>We believe our customer is everything</li><li>We are one team</li><li>We are supportive and caring</li><li>We are business-minded for social purpose</li><li>We are curious and ambitious.</li></ul>You can read more about the GSA Way in our recruitment pack. Benefits In support and recognition of our colleagues who will help us deliver our employer strategy, we offer a fantastic benefits package. This includes. -Trust based flexible working and supportive and friendly teams -25 days annual holiday entitlement, increasing to 30 days -One day off for your birthday -Opportunity to buy or sell annual leave -A defined contribution pension scheme GSA matches up to 6% contributions -We offer a service which provides 24/7 online GP appointments, second medical opinions, health checks, mental health support, 24/7 medical health helpline, wellbeing app, nutrition advice and fitness plans and legal and financial support. -Access to Blue Light discount card membership -Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). -Cycle to work Scheme -Eligible for occupational sick pay How to apply If this sounds like the exciting new challenge you`ve been waiting for, we`d love to hear from you. All individuals who apply to work at GreenSquareAccord are considered on their merits in line with our Diversity and Inclusion strategy and policy. GreenSquareAccord are a Disability Confident Employer therefore we actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and try to provide access, adjustments, equipment or other practical support where required. All applicants with a disability who meet the `essential eligibility criteria` for the role, as detailed in the job description, are guaranteed an interview. If you need any assistance, adjustments or adaptations throughout our selection processes please let us know.

Housing First (Homeless) Support Worker

<ul><li>Reference: EC231 </li><li>Division: Crawley Homes </li><li>Salary: £28,489.00 - £31,031.00 per annum </li><li>Contract type: Permanent </li><li>Posted on: 13 October 2025 </li><li>Interview date:19 November 2025</li><li>Extra payment(s): Not applicable </li></ul><ul><li>Positions: 1 </li><li>Category: Housing </li><li>Grade: F - G </li><li>Working hours: 37 per week </li><li>Closing date: 09 November 2025 </li><li>Location: Town Hall, Crawley </li><li>Location type: Hybrid </li></ul>Apply for this job About the role Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Do you have a strong understanding of welfare benefits and a commitment to financial empowerment? Crawley Homes is seeking a proactive and compassionate Financial Inclusion Officer to join our Housing Management team. As a Financial Inclusion Officer, you will play a vital role in supporting tenants to avoid rent arrears and financial hardship. You'll provide tailored advice on income maximisation, welfare benefits, and money management, helping residents claim their full entitlements and improve their financial wellbeing. You will: <ul><li>lead the delivery of Crawley Homes' Financial Inclusion Strategy</li><li>develop partnerships with welfare rights organisations, credit unions, and financial service providers</li><li>support tenants with benefit claims, appeals, and financial health checks</li><li>promote access to affordable banking and credit options</li><li>deliver training and briefings to the Housing Management team on welfare reforms and financial inclusion</li><li>maintain accurate records and contribute to performance analysis and service improvement</li></ul>We're looking for someone who: <ul><li>communicates effectively across multiple channels</li><li>has strong organisational and analytical skills</li><li>understands housing benefits, welfare systems, and safeguarding principles</li><li>is resilient, empathetic, and committed to high-quality customer service</li><li>has experience supporting individuals in financial difficulty and conducting income assessments</li></ul>Why join us? At Crawley Homes, we believe in empowering our tenants and supporting our staff. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values inclusion, continuous improvement, and making a tangible impact in the community. We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible, as we may close this advert before the stated closing date if enough applications are received. Additional information Satisfactory clearance of Basic Disclosure and Barring Check (DBS) will be a condition of your employment. Essential requirements: <ul><li>GCSE-level education or equivalent</li><li>full and current UK driving licence with access to a suitable vehicle for work-related travel</li><li>willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends for the purpose of tenant consultation or other tenancy matters.</li><li>ability to work independently and as part of a team</li></ul>Desirable requirements: <ul><li>relevant degree or CIH qualification</li><li>training in debt counselling or mediation</li><li>experience in housing or local government settings</li></ul>Employee benefits We offer a generous employee benefits package, with a range of discounts, benefits and wellbeing incentives to suit everyone. Our way of working Our shared values and behaviours reflect the special nature of our council. We encourage all colleagues to put them into practice, whatever job they do. Take a look to see if we are the perfect match. Safer recruitment Crawley Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups. How to apply Click the Apply button to complete your application online. Please ensure that the reference details you supply are for your current or most recent employer and that any gaps in employment are covered on your application form. Please note that CVs will not be accepted without a fully completed application form. For an informal conversation or further information regarding the role, email <a href="mailto:charlotte.mccargo@crawley.gov.uk" target="_blank">charlotte.mccargo@crawley.gov.uk</a>, Senior Financial Inclusion Officer, or call on 01293 438931. Apply for this job Related documents <ul><li> Financial Inclusion Officer job description (PDF, 103.55 KB) </li></ul>Salary range <ul><li>£28,489 - £31,031 per year</li></ul>

Financial Inclusion Officer

Job Description Temporary Accommodation Officer SO2: Starting salary £42,912 pa rising in annual increments to £44,235 per annum incl LW About Us: It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth's communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan 'Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are 'connected by purpose,' in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page. About the Borough: Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community. With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment. About the Team: An opportunity to join a team of 5 dedicated Temporary Accommodation Officers working in the temporary accommodation management and move on section of temporary accommodation. You'll work as part of a team providing support and assistance to people and families facing homelessness and provide day-to-day management of temporary accommodation which includes nightly paid, private sector leased accommodation and council owned hostels We work in a fast paced and reactive environment where no two days are the same. We work hard at building relationships with are internal and external colleagues to ensure a joint service delivery. About the Role: Responsible for dealing with all complaints, including responding to members enquiries, emergencies, breach of licence issues taking prompt and remedial effective action and enforcement including conducting evictions and/or instigating legal instruction as necessary. Undertake visits where necessary. Provide advice, support and answer queries via the temporary accommodation duty inbox on a rota basis. Oversee the day-to-day relationships with TA providers and closely manage and monitor the contractual arrangements and their performance ensuring prompt and appropriate actions are taken to address noncompliance with contractual management arrangements and to improve performance. <ul><li>To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence:</li><li>Ability to work independently, motivated and put people first</li><li>Professional written and verbal communication skills and the ability to adapt to a diverse range of clients</li><li>Excellent customer service skills</li><li>Excellent organisation skills and the ability to prioritise</li><li>Commitment to maintaining and improving the quality of services provided.</li><li>Educated to degree level standard or equivalent or demonstrable suitable experience.</li></ul>Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at <a href="http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs" target="_blank">www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs</a> For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below: Job Description and Person Specification Contact Information: For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Natalie Johnson <a href="mailto:ntrowers@lambeth.gov.uk" target="_blank">ntrowers@lambeth.gov.uk</a> Recruitment Timelines: Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 2nd November 2025. How to Apply: If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement. Benefits: We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including: <ul><li>Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.</li><li>Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.</li><li>Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.</li><li>Hybrid Working.</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme.</li><li>Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.</li><li>Discounts at local restaurants.</li><li>Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.</li><li>Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme.</li><li>Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.</li><li>Trade Union Membership.</li></ul>At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.

Temporary Accommodation Officer

The job itself Are you a qualified Social Worker with 5 years post qualifying social work experience working with children and families? Do you want to apply all of your experience and knowledge through working with our children who are looked after by East Riding of Yorkshire council? Then we want you to join our Independent Reviewing Service as an Independent Reviewing Officer. We are currently recruiting for a full-time permanent IRO to join a team of 5.5 colleagues in a service based out of County Hall, Beverley. We work with our children who are 'looked after' including those children receiving short break provisions and our privately fostered children in the community overseeing their care plans. The service works closely with the children, their families, partner agencies, foster carers, children's social care colleagues and the child's extended network to review and monitor care planning for our children and young people. The IRO role reports directly to the Independent Safeguarding &amp; Reviewing Area Manager (IRO &amp; IFCRO) and will include key responsibilities; <ol><li> Chairing Review Meetings: IROs chair regular review meetings to assess and monitor the care plans for looked-after children .</li><li> Quality Assurance: They ensure that the care plans are effective and meet the child's needs, taking into account the child's wishes and feelings .</li><li> Monitoring Care: IROs monitor the implementation of the care plan, ensuring that decisions made during reviews are acted upon .</li><li> Advocacy: They advocate for the child's rights and well-being, ensuring that the child is informed about their rights and can voice their concerns .</li><li> Independence: IROs work independently from the child's social worker to provide an unbiased perspective on the child's care .</li></ol> The IRO role is vital in ensuring that the care provided to our children who are looked-after is of high quality and that their voices are heard in the decision-making process. The service offers blended working opportunities and provides agile working kits to allow work to be completed in council offices or from home. If you are wanting to progress to the next stage of your social work career this is the role for you. Check out some of our benefits: <ul><li>A competitive salary.</li><li>Agile and flexible working opportunities.</li><li>A culture based on relational practice.</li><li>A supportive friendly team</li><li>Dedicated admin will complete service specific duties.</li><li>Regular, reflective supervision and peer group supervision.</li><li>Generous leave entitlement.</li><li>Bespoke training and development opportunities.</li></ul>

Independent Reviewing Officer

Essex County Council are delighted to be advertising the role of Sheltered Housing Officer on behalf of Castle Point Borough Council. To see full job advert and apply, please click HERE. Sheltered Housing Officer Sheltered Housing Officer x2 Full Time - 37 hours Grade 5 - SCP Range 17-21 £31,022 - £33,143 Castle Point Borough Council is seeking to appoint two dedicated and compassionate Sheltered Housing Officers, to deliver a resident focussed, data led, performance driven service. We'd like to hear from you if you are passionate about supporting older and vulnerable residents to live independently and safely in their homes.You will contribute to ensuring the delivery of a customer focused, effective and value for money service, reflecting the highest standards of service excellence. This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful difference to our Sheltered Housing community, where you will be the trusted point of contact for residents, helping to foster a sense of community, dignity and wellbeing. If you thrive on building relationships, solving problems, and championing independence, we encourage you to apply for this role. Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Manage the day-to-day operations of a sheltered housing scheme</li><li>Conduct tenant inductions, daily welfare checks, and maintain support plans</li><li>Ensure health and safety compliance, including fire safety and telecare systems</li><li>Liaise with external agencies to coordinate tenant support and social activities</li><li>Promote independence while fostering community cohesion</li><li>Respond to safeguarding concerns and maintain accurate records</li><li>Participate in an emergency out-of-hours rota</li></ul>About You We are looking for someone who: <ul><li>Communicates clearly and empathetically with older and vulnerable people</li><li>Has experience of working or caring for vulnerable or older people and those living with long term disability</li><li>Works independently and remains calm under pressure</li><li>Has IT skills and is confident using Microsoft Office</li><li>Demonstrates excellent customer service and relationship-building skills</li><li>Has experience in sheltered housing or similar environments</li><li>Understands safeguarding and assistive technologies like telecare</li><li>Has a flexible attitude to being called upon to work in an emergency or unusual circumstances</li><li>Holds a valid driving licence and has access to transport with business insurance</li></ul>Not only is this a great role for the right candidate but you also get some great benefits including: <ul><li>27 days Annual leave</li><li>FREE Gym membership</li><li>Membership of the Local Government pension scheme</li><li>Eye test vouchers</li><li>Professional learning development opportunities</li><li>Staff discounts</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li></ul>For an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Linda Whiteside (Senior Sheltered Housing Officer) at <a href="mailto:LWhiteside@castelpoint.gov.uk" target="_blank">LWhiteside@castelpoint.gov.uk</a> The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check. The Council is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, and we expect all our employees to share this commitment. Our values: Trust, Respect, Improving and Learning, and Customer Focus Castle Point Borough Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Related Documents <ul><li>PRIVACY NOTICE FOR EMPLOYEES 2025.pdf (238kb)</li><li>Sheltered Housing Officer Job profile and PS.pdf (171kb)</li></ul>Apply online Continue to application: Sheltered Housing Officer How to apply: This role is being advertised on behalf of Castle Point Borough Council therefore all applications must be submitted via the Castle Point Borough Council website. Please note any applications submitted via the Working for Essex 'apply' button will be advised to reapply via the Castle Point Borough Council website. Please click the link to apply HERE.

Sheltered Housing Officer - Castle Point Borough Council

Sanctuary manages rented and shared ownership homes and supports community initiatives for thousands of customers across England. Our staff help make a real difference to the quality of people's lives. Scheme Manager London £22,604 - £23,793 per year 30 hours per week - Monday to Friday We have an opportunity for two Scheme Managers to join our Housing Operations team, based in London. The role is mainly lone working on site in the allocated schemes, but the role requires flexibility to cover other schemes at times also both solo and to support colleagues. This role is supported and line managed by a Housing Officer who then reports to the Area Manager for Independent Living London. One position will cover Linden Gate House and John Kirk House The second position will cover Shaftesbury House and Melbourne House The role of Scheme Manager will include: <ul><li>Provide administrative support for the delivery of high quality and value for money housing services</li><li>Assist with part of the lettings process including sign-ups, viewings, pre-void inspections and key management</li><li>Conduct compliance checks and scheme inspections to ensure health and safety regulations are met</li><li>Maintain accurate records and manage extensive computer work efficiently</li><li>Liaise with external organisations such as Care and Support Agencies and Adult Social Services concerning additional support requirements/safeguarding referrals</li><li>Liaise with internal teams to deliver an efficient customer first service</li><li>Identify and report potential repairs or faults at the scheme and monitor to completion</li><li>Effectively manage anti-social behaviour caused by dementia needs, complex needs etc, which may include gathering relevant information to support this and manage the complaint process for the service area</li></ul>Skills and experiences: <ul><li>Numeracy and literacy to the equivalent of GCSE Grade C or above in English and Maths</li><li>Some experience of working with older people and understanding their individual needs or similar</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills to build strong relationships</li><li>Strong time management skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)</li><li>Travel required to support colleagues and respond to needs of the business</li></ul>Why work for us? We are a not-for-profit housing association, and own and manage around 125,000 homes. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture, and nurture and reward talent. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people's lives. Our Benefits As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering: <ul><li>25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays (pro rata)</li></ul><ul><li>A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary</li><li>Life Assurance</li><li>Employee Advice Service including counselling</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Voluntary health plans </li><li>Employee discounts </li><li>Wellbeing support and tools</li><li>Employee recognition scheme</li><li>Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues</li></ul><ul><li>£22,604 per annum (rising to £23,793 after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance) </li></ul>The full time equivalent salary for this role is £28,255 based on 37.5 hours per week rising to £29,742 after 12 months service and subject to satisfactory performance View the job profile (if the link is unavailable please visit the Sanctuary careers website) Closing Date: 27 October 2025 If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you - <a href="mailto:housing.recruitment@sanctuary.co.uk" target="_blank">housing.recruitment@sanctuary.co.uk</a> We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application. View more detail about what it's like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at - <a href="http://www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team" target="_blank">www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team</a> Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers' needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary's commitment to our Disability Confident employer status. Building Equality and Diversity Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working. A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Housing Services Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.

Scheme Manager

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: Fleetwood Hours: Full time 37.5h per week Salary: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 Based on full time hours, Pro Rata dependent on experience. Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours. Responsibilities About the role: <ul><li>Supporting service users from point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey</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>Research, design and prepare subject matter and materials for groups / pods.</li><li>Deliver structured content within group settings to service users at various stages of recovery</li><li>Engage with debriefing and evaluations with co-facilitators after groups/pods have taken place, reviewing progress and identifying concerns with service users</li><li>Tailor specific workshops around the needs of the service users, such as: anger management, sleep disorders, relationships, etc</li></ul>About you: <ul><li>Have a strong understanding of substance misuse issues and experience of working within a similar field</li><li>Experience of working with groups/pods and managing group dynamics, such as conflict or challenging behaviour.</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) rising by 1 day for each years' service "Capped at 30 days"</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. Direct applications only - we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy. Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 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 Closing Date 27/10/2025 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Jo Boi | <a href="mailto:Jo.Boi2@cgl.org.uk" target="_blank">Jo.Boi2@cgl.org.uk</a> This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

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