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Managing a dispersed network of supported housing units across England and Northern Ireland, this pregnancy support charity provides housing and additional outreach services to women who find themselves pregnant, with a young child and homeless.&nbsp;&nbsp;You will work with the Area Services Coordinator to ensure that services are consistently delivered in a trauma-informed manner, serve as the Safeguarding Department Representative, and monitor and assess staff training needs. You will ensure that housing management policies and practices are implemented efficiently. This will include income maximisation, licence and tenant management, void and arrears management, and oversight of proper referral procedures.&nbsp;About You:&nbsp;You must take responsibility for your own professional and personal development to maintain your ability to meet the needs of the charity. You must be fully aware of the regulatory and legal requirements that affect operational services, as well as ensure that all staff members within those services understand and carry out their respective obligations.&nbsp;&nbsp;You must have:&nbsp;<ul><li>Confidence in establishing relationships with multiple referring agencies to achieve effective external communication.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrated ability to identify and respond to new referral opportunities for the Charity, with a focus on providing housing and services for pregnant women and their families.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>A proven track record of planning and prioritising regional teamwork, ensuring proper resource allocation and contractual compliance.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Experience in line management, providing clear direction and performance indicators, inspiring and enabling staff to achieve targets and align with the business plan.&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrated ability to manage a charity's revenue by minimising voids, arrears, and maximising housing benefit payments, controlling regional expenditure and costs against agreed-upon budgets, and collaborating with the Senior Leadership Team to maintain income and expenditure plans.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Experience of recruitment and developing and working with volunteers.&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrated knowledge of current regulatory frameworks, codes of practice, and legislation related to supported housing, health and safety, safeguarding, and transitioning to independent living.&nbsp;</li></ul>Essential Skills:&nbsp;<ul><li>Experience in the delivery and management of support and/or care services.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>Experience in delivering results in line with organisational aims.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of performance-based management in a customer focused service organisation.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>Understanding the needs of vulnerable people and Safeguarding Children and Adults.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience of communicating effectively with a wide range of people to identify their needs, preferences and demands.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Commitment to quality, customer service, best practice, and best value in all aspects of the charity’s operation.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to demonstrate good people skills in managing complex and difficult situations.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>Ability to work with people at all levels.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to motivate others and work as part of a team.&nbsp;</li><li>Common sense and the ability to use initiative when making decisions.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ul>Other roles you may have experience of could include, Area Manager, Service Area Manager, Service, Supported Living Manager, Supported Housing Manager, Area Service Manager, Complex Needs, Accommodation Service, Housing, Social Housing, Recovery, Housing Management, Crisis Manager, Deputy Service Manager, Support Service Team Leader.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Service Support 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 a permanent House Manager to join the team at our Clarence Court development based in Horsham, West Sussex. Hours: 15 hours per week - Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays Hourly rate: £13.77 per hour Benefits: Group personal pension, life assurance, Employee Assist Scheme, and flexible working hours working in the most beautiful surroundings, generous annual leave entitlement. About the Role of a House Manager We are seeking a customer centric House Manager to exemplify the high-quality customer standards that we are renowned for. Our House Manager's key role is to enhance our Homeowner's quality of life and enable them to maintain their independence. This is a diverse role encompassing high level customer service and front of house and facilities management. The successful candidate will be responsible for building a strong community with our homeowners through event coordination, and regular meetings to report company updates and address the priorities of our residents. Some of the House Manager duties within this role include: <ul> <li>Welcoming new Homeowners and supporting them to settle into their apartments.</li> <li>Providing a professional front of house service and dealing all visitors in a friendly manner.</li> <li>Being the first point of contact for all our Homeowners and offering them help, support and advice as necessary.</li> <li>Working in collaboration with our partners and suppliers to ensure the smooth running of the estate</li> <li>Being the 'face' of McCarthy Stone for the families and friends of our Homeowners.</li> <li>Dealing with Homeowners issues with sensitivity and understand the need for confidentiality and respect their privacy.</li> <li>Managing the development -gardens and grounds - in an efficient and effective manner, providing our Homeowners with a safe, secure, well maintained, and pleasant environment</li> <li>Facilitating social interaction and helping Homeowners to enjoy retirement living to the full.</li> <li>Ensuring that all Health and Safety requirements are adhered to.</li></ul>The successful candidate will have the following key competencies: <ul> <li>Excellent communication skills with a real "can do" attitude.</li> <li>Extensive experience in a professional customer service orientated position.</li> <li>A professional approach with high quality standards.</li> <li>Thrives in a busy a varied role, where every day will be different.</li> <li>Be resilient and can problem solve effectively.</li> <li>An awareness of basic Health and Safety will be a distinct advantage.</li> <li>A good level of computer literacy including Microsoft Word and Outlook.</li> <li>Previous/current work based first aid qualifications will be an advantage although successful candidates will receive all the necessary training on commencement of the role.</li></ul>Could this role be the perfect job for you? Apply now! All applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we hold the right to appoint before the closing date. About Us As the UK's leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of January 2025, McCarthy Stone operates over 545 developments across the UK for more than 24,200 people. We believe in championing the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life, so they feel more connected, recognised, and valued than ever. In late 2020 we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain. We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list! Our Customers The Benefits 24 days annual leave Pension plan Life assurance Employee assistance helpline Health screening Eyecare voucher scheme Long service award Testimonials "I enjoy working for McCarthy and Stone as a House Manager because I am very well supported in my Role by my manager. I am able to make the day to day decisions but always have immediate support on the rare times I need help. It's a breath of Fresh Air working for a focused dynamic company who know what they are trying to achieve as a team." Linda Diamond - House Manager "Only at McCarthy Stone can you start in the middle of a pandemic and feel at home within a couple of weeks ... it's all about our great people and how welcome they make you feel ... even if it was through a screen!" Andrea Waldron - Senior HR Business Partner "From my first week I felt like part of the team, everyone is helpful and pro-active, which is crucial in a fast paced environment. I've had the opportunity to work on some exciting projects, it's a very 'hands-on' approach here with plenty of opportunity to be involved and play a part in delivering developments." Emily Bishop - Principal Planning Associate "Working for McCarthy Stone is a very fulfilling experience. The staff here are all empathetic and professional. Guiding people in purchasing an apartment, watching them settle in and make friends, and then watching them lead a happy and carefree retirement is very rewarding." Caroline Craig-cordel - Sales Consultant "I found it inspiring how working in McCarthy Stone gives you a chance to make so many people happier, every day. And what we do is so important to our homeowners! In my marketing career before I couldn't dream about customers sharing their thoughts about my campaigns, but here it happens all the time." Stan Smolyar - Head of Brand Previous Next

House Manager

The Vacancy Permanent - 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 15:00 Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you are able to empower people every day to develop their skills and move towards independence? Do you enjoy working in an environment where every day is different to the next? Then this could be the role for you. The Homeless Recovery Worker will lead on the case management of clients and be part of a team that provides accommodation based and community support services to clients to keep them safe and help them achieve their goals. The role will provide people with homes and specialist support, so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. Main Responsibilities: <ul> <li>To assess the needs of each client, helping to develop their individual support plan to achieve their goals</li></ul><ul> <li>To produce and regularly review comprehensive client-based risk assessments and manage a caseload of clients on a one-to-one basis</li></ul><ul> <li>To support clients to gain and/or maintain accommodation including supporting clients to pay rent and service charges and to achieve outcomes defined by the service specification</li></ul><ul> <li>Engage with local authorities, health providers and other agencies, creating and maintaining constructive working relationships to maximise the opportunities available to clients</li></ul><ul> <li>Lead on client activities to help them gain practical life skills and encourage their engagement with the running of the service</li></ul><ul> <li>Carry out drop-in sessions at designated locations and encourage and signpost clients to the local community and to resources relevant to their aspirations including education, training, employment activity or volunteering</li></ul><ul> <li>Support clients in trauma informed and psychologically informed ways</li></ul><ul> <li>Adhere to safeguarding responsibilities, following our safeguarding policy and procedure</li></ul><ul> <li>Help maintain health and safety, ensuring clients, visitors and buildings are safe in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, policy and procedures</li></ul><ul> <li>Work confidently and efficiently when lone working</li></ul><ul> <li>Maintain accurate records on our client management system and ensure these are stored in line with GDPR</li></ul><ul> <li>Represent the organisation in a professional manner</li></ul>Role Requirements <ul> <li>This role will require an Enhanced with Barred List(s) disclosure and barring service check is a requirement for this role. This would be completed on appointment of the role.</li></ul><ul> <li>This role will require a full drivers' licence and access to a vehicle</li></ul><ul> <li>This role will require you to work flexibly across several sites</li></ul><ul> <li>This role will require you to work with clients on a one-to-one basis</li></ul><ul> <li>This role will require you to lone work</li></ul>Essential Criteria <ul> <li>Strong communication skills, both verbal and written</li></ul><ul> <li>Clear verbal and written English</li></ul><ul> <li>Good keyboard skills for data inputting</li></ul><ul> <li>Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word</li></ul><ul> <li>Confident and assertive manner</li></ul><ul> <li>Ability to self-motivate as you will work on your own</li></ul><ul> <li>Effective team working</li></ul><ul> <li>Ability to respond calmly to crisis</li></ul><ul> <li>Deal promptly with and effectively react to challenging situations</li></ul><ul> <li>Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues</li></ul><ul> <li>A full driving licence and use of a car for work purposes</li></ul>We reserve the right to close our adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible. About Us We offer support to people who are homeless, vulnerable or at risk of becoming homeless and need help rebuilding their lives for a brighter future. Our services include safe, flexible and reliable client led housing and support with a focus on reducing homelessness, improving health and wellbeing and building on individual's skills and resilience to break the cycle of homelessness, poverty and exclusion. We work in partnership with multiple agencies and authorities to deliver support and accommodation needs across Berkshire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Dorset. We are dedicated to safeguarding all young people and adults with our services. We follow safer recruitment practices for all our vacancies to assure that all successful candidates are suitable to work with our clients. We're committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that embodies our values and promotes a tolerant and respectful environment where everyone can feel empowered to succeed. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and will support with any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. Our vision To be a safety net for people in tough times and the springboard to a brighter future. Our mission To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. Our values Everyone matters We know we're stronger together We do the right things, for the right reasons We never give up Our Gallery Previous Next Our Benefits Extra mile awards Pension with life cover Blue Light Card Champions of equality Employee assistance programme Staff discounts via Wider Wallet Dedication to wellbeing GP helpline Length of service awards Generous and flexible holiday Refer a friend scheme

Homeless Recovery Worker

The Vacancy PART TIME - 28hrs 4 shifts on 4 shifts off - Early, Late and Weekend shifts Wokingham Young People Services provides 24/7 support for up to seven young people aged 16-21 care leavers and looked after children. Our aim is to support to young people with their individual needs to enable them to gain life skills to move on to lower or independent supported living. This is a fast paced, energetic service. If you are looking for an exciting role, where you'll be making a difference in the lives of those you support, then this is the role for you! JOB PURPOSE To lead on the case management of clients and be part of a team that supports them in keeping them safe and helping them achieve their goals. To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES <ul> <li>To assess the needs of each client, helping to develop their individual support plan to achieve their goals</li> <li>To produce and regularly review comprehensive client-based risk assessments</li> <li>To manage a caseload of clients on a one-to-one basis </li> <li>To support clients to gain and/or maintain accommodation or achieve outcomes defined by the service specification</li> <li>To engage with local authorities, health providers and other agencies, creating and maintaining constructive working relationships to maximise the opportunities available to clients</li> <li>To lead on client activities to help them gain practical life skills and encourage their engagement with the running of the service</li> <li>To support clients with managing their finances, paying rent, managing arrears and accessing benefits</li> <li>To encourage and signpost clients to the local community and to resources relevant to their aspirations including education, training, employment activity or volunteering </li> <li>To support clients in trauma informed and psychologically informed ways</li> <li>To adhere to safeguarding responsibilities, following our safeguarding policy and procedure</li> <li>To help maintain health and safety, ensuring clients, visitors and buildings are safe in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, policy and procedures</li> <li>To provide basic first aid assistance until help arrives (full training is provided)</li> <li>To work confidently and efficiently when lone working</li> <li>To maintain accurate records on our client management system and ensure these are stored in line with GDPR</li> <li>To maintain confidentiality</li> <li>To represent the organisation in a professional manner</li> <li>To carry out any other reasonable duties required in the interest of the organisation</li></ul>ROLE REQUIREMENTS <ul> <li>This role will require an Enhanced with Barred List(s) disclosure and barring service check is a requirement for this role. This would be completed on appointment of the role</li> <li>This role may require a full drivers' licence and access to a vehicle</li> <li>This role will require you to work with clients on a one-to-one basis</li> <li>This role will require you to work nights and/or weekends</li> <li>This role will require you to lone work</li> <li>Professional experience with working with vulnerable young people a preference</li> <li>Knowledge of safeguarding children and adults a preference</li> <li>Knowledge of childhood ACE's a preference</li> <li>This is a varied role with lots of opportunity to learn news skills supporting various client groups within the care leavers sector</li> <li>Great opportunities to progress for the right candidate </li></ul>ESSENTIAL CRITERIA <ul> <li>Strong communication skills, both verbal and written</li> <li>Clear verbal and written English </li> <li>Good keyboard skills for data inputting</li> <li>Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word</li> <li>Confident and assertive manner</li> <li>Ability to self-motivate as you will work on your own</li> <li>Effective team working </li> <li>Ability to respond calmly to crisis</li> <li>Deal promptly with and effectively react to challenging situations</li> <li>Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues</li></ul>DESIRABLE CRITERIA <ul> <li>Experience of managing a caseload of clients </li> <li>Understanding of risk assessment and person-centred, outcomes-based delivery</li> <li>Understanding of the support needs of people experiencing homelessness or those with complex needs</li> <li>Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies, housing regulations and the benefits system</li></ul>We reserve the right to close our adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible. About Us We offer support to people who are homeless, vulnerable or at risk of becoming homeless and need help rebuilding their lives for a brighter future. Our services include safe, flexible and reliable client led housing and support with a focus on reducing homelessness, improving health and wellbeing and building on individual's skills and resilience to break the cycle of homelessness, poverty and exclusion. We work in partnership with multiple agencies and authorities to deliver support and accommodation needs across Berkshire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Dorset. We are dedicated to safeguarding all young people and adults with our services. We follow safer recruitment practices for all our vacancies to assure that all successful candidates are suitable to work with our clients. We're committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that embodies our values and promotes a tolerant and respectful environment where everyone can feel empowered to succeed. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and will support with any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. Our vision To be a safety net for people in tough times and the springboard to a brighter future. Our mission To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. Our values Everyone matters We know we're stronger together We do the right things, for the right reasons We never give up Our Gallery Previous Next Our Benefits Extra mile awards Pension with life cover Blue Light Card Champions of equality Employee assistance programme Staff discounts via Wider Wallet Dedication to wellbeing GP helpline Length of service awards Generous and flexible holiday Refer a friend scheme

Homeless Support Worker

The Homelessness and Housing Needs Team is looking for a Housing Needs Triage Officer to join our team to be the first point of contact for households in the borough who have a housing need and to triage households so that they are then assessed by the most relevant parts of the service. Responsibilities will include: <ul> <li>To provide a triage services via telephone, email and using our online case management system to households who have a housing need and to households who are homeless or threatened with homelessness</li> <li>To provide a first point of contact for the Housing Online and Allocations services</li> <li>To provide initial housing advice to households and details of suitable housing options in the private and public sector, including information on homelessness prevention</li> <li>To respond to all of the referrals that the Council receives under the Duty to Refer, making initial inquiries and triaging as appropriate</li> <li>To make emergency accommodation bookings on behalf of the Homelessness Prevention Officers</li> <li>To provide effective operational and administration support within the Homelessness and Housing Needs Team, including telephone calls to applicants to gather information, making third party enquiries, writing letters, taking notes, responding to emails and updating applicant records</li> </ul>Relevant experience in frontline/ operational Homelessness services is desirable. Closing date: Sunday 1st June, 11.59pm Interview date: TBC For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Kerry Flynn, Allocations Team Leader - <a href="mailto:Kerry.Flynn@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Kerry.Flynn@wokingham.gov.uk</a> If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer. Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful. Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying. Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, and other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer. How to apply Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

Housing Needs Triage Officer

<ul> <li>Contract Type: Permanent </li> <li>Salary: Starting from £29,277 (inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance)</li> <li>Working Hours: 37 hours per week</li> <li>Location: Observatory House, 25 Windsor Road, Slough, SL1 2EL</li> <li>Working Arrangements: Hybrid </li></ul>The closing date for applications is midnight on 14th May 2025 Our Tenancy Management Team are looking to recruit a Neighbourhood Officer to provide support to the wider team in delivering an excellent Housing Management Service. The role is responsible for providing administrative support in all areas of Housing Management including ASB prevention and enforcement, voids, and lettings. Our Council: People are proud to live and work in Slough where diversity is celebrated and where residents can enjoy fulfilling prosperous and healthy lives. Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and our environment. All of our employees, whatever their job, contribute greatly to delivering services to local people - either directly, or by supporting colleagues. What We Offer: SBC is a fantastic place to work offering a supportive place to grow and develop your career with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever and you will join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive. Alongside a competitive salary, there are a range of great benefits including: <ul> <li>Generous holiday entitlement - 26 days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2 - 5 years' service and 33 days after 5 years' service.</li> <li>Generous pension scheme</li> <li>Our commitment to equality and diversity through a range of employee networks</li> <li>Wellbeing initiatives</li> <li>Discounted car parking</li> <li>Season loan ticket - to help with the cost of your rail / bus journey to &amp; from work.</li></ul>Interested? We are a diverse workforce and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We aim to foster an inclusive workplace where people are valued, and one which represents the local communities that we serve. We value diversity. Slough Borough Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all applicants who have chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form and can evidence the minimum criteria for the role through their application. We want our application process to be open and accessible. If you wish to make your application in an alternative format, please email <a href="mailto:Recruitment@slough.gov.uk" target="_blank">Recruitment@slough.gov.uk</a> quoting the job reference - our Accessibility Statement has more information. How to Apply: Please click on the apply button below to submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you! We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a number of suitable applicants therefore, please submit your application as soon as possible.

Neighbourhood Officer

The Sureserve Group of businesses provides market-leading compliance and energy services across the UK, with over 3,200 employees working from over 20 offices. Sureserve Compliance South, part of the Sureserve Group, delivers heating services within the social housing sector across London &amp; the South East. We support our clients across domestic gas, commercial gas, renewables, and electrical services. We are London's largest, most successful gas contractor, focusing on long-term contracts with our clients to offer our staff job security and progression opportunities. Duties <ul> <li>Responsible for customer services including complaint resolution</li> <li>Work closely with HR colleagues on employee-related issues that may occur throughout the employee lifecycle.</li> <li>Attend all contract meetings and report back to the Head of Region</li> <li>Monitor parts usage and credit returns to procurement department</li> <li>To ensure compliance is met on all contracts</li> <li>Responsible for all financial invoicing on time and chargeable works management</li> <li>Ensure letter procedure is adhered to and take full responsibility for no access procedure</li> <li>Achieving and maintaining 100% compliance on servicing programmes</li> <li>Manage key functions and roles within the Region</li> <li>Be the main link with our clients in terms of contract management</li> <li>Handle all forms of feedback from customers and clients and take appropriate action; take the lead on championing customer service</li> <li>Ensure the fleet of your region is kept to a high standard. Working with the fleet department when necessary, reporting any issues as they happen</li> <li>Assist in the preparation of bidding and contracting for new work</li> <li>Heavily involved in recruiting and monitoring probationary periods</li> <li>All associated ad-hoc administrative duties</li> </ul>The successful candidate will have <ul> <li>Previous Area Manager experience preferably from a social housing/construction background</li> <li>Able to provide a high level of courteous, professional customer service</li> <li>Highly proficient in MS Office, in particular Outlook and Excel</li> <li>Good written and verbal communication skills</li> <li>Flexible attitude with strong organisational skills</li> </ul>What we can offer you <ul> <li>Salary exchange pension</li> <li>Employee assistance programme</li> <li>28 days annual leave including bank holidays, rising by one day with each full year of service (max five additional)</li> <li>Enhanced family leave (dependent on length of service)</li> </ul>Sureserve is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate individual differences and believe that they contribute to our collective success. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to Inclusivity, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process for individuals who may require them. If you feel you need any adjustments, please contact <a href="mailto:scs.careers@sureserve.co.uk" target="_blank">scs.careers@sureserve.co.uk</a> Successful applicants will be subject to eligibility checks including the right to work in the UK and DBS checks. Business Sureserve Compliance South Locations Wokingham Yearly salary £50,000 - £55,000 Employment type Full-time

Area Manager - Domestic Gas Social Housing Contracts

Housing Support Officer Have you got the passion and resilience to support and empower Transform clients to develop their independence and daily living skills? Housing management activities form part of this role, along with supporting clients daily, to empower them to resolve their problems to reach positive outcomes. If you have relevant experience of working with vulnerable people or have transferable skills, we would like to hear from you. If you'd like to work for us but have no previous experience? That's fine, as training will be provided. Salary - £26,750 per annum + benefits Location - Farnham Full time - 37 hours per week It is essential that you have a full valid driving licence and use of your own car for business purposes. Successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. About you You will be reflecting Transform's values in everything you do, as part of our team you will act as a keyworker to named clients, and support clients to achieve their goals and live as independently as possible, whilst ensuring they are safe and able to manage risks appropriately. A little more about your core tasks as a Housing &amp; Support Officer: <ul><li>Ability to develop non-judgmental professional relationships with clients </li><li>The ability to manage your own time, delivering outcomes, meeting deadlines</li><li>Computer literacy (Excel, Word, Outlook and the Internet) </li></ul>Tick most of the boxes but not all? The best candidate rarely does. So, if you are excited by the role and can do most of what we are looking for, go ahead and apply; you could be exactly who we need. For an informal discussion about the role please email Holly at <a href="mailto:hwright@transfromhousing.org.uk" target="_blank">hwright@transfromhousing.org.uk</a> to arrange a call to discuss the post further or apply directly. About Transform Housing &amp; Support We believe that everyone should be able to live independent and fulfilling lives. We provide housing and support for many socially excluded and vulnerable people across Surrey, parts of Berkshire, West Sussex and the London Borough of Sutton. Why work at Transform Transform is a place where all colleagues are valued. We want to make sure colleagues have the flexibility they need to balance their personal lives and do well at work. We focus on outcomes and are open to different ways of working including flexible hours where possible. Our benefits are great too and include: <ul><li>28 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time) </li><li>An additional 1 day (pro rata) per annum wellbeing day </li><li>A defined contribution pension scheme </li><li>Training and development opportunities </li><li>Interest-free staff loans </li><li>Flexible working options </li><li>The opportunity to buy or sell up to five days annual leave per holiday year </li><li>Life assurance cover </li></ul>Other things you need to know At Transform we celebrate diversity and know that it is critical for our success. We work hard to make sure we're inclusive, so we want to hear from anyone who is great at what they do and who shares our values. If you need any adjustments during the application or selection process so you can do your best, just let us know. We will be happy to help. We review CVs as we receive them and interview as soon as we have applications that look like a good match, so apply as soon as you can to avoid missing out.

Housing & Support Officer

The Vacancy We have an opportunity for a Resident Liaison Officer to join our Wates team within our Planned Maintenance division. You will be working between the Swindon and Southampton areas working on Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund which will include, Scaffolding, Windows &amp; Curtain Wall Replacements, Brickwork &amp; Concrete Repair, External Wall Insulation, etc. You will be delivering support to our residents on our social housing contracts. Key Accountabilities will include: <ul> <li>Set up, undertake and manage the Tenant/Customer/Resident Liaison Service across multiple sites.</li> <li>Attend regular client representative and tenant meetings to ensure highest level of customer service is provided at all times.</li> <li>Ensure a consistent approach to customer care is adopted,</li> <li>Manage the Tenant's Complaints procedures as a point of escalation.</li> <li>Maintain and update the on-site Database to reflect on-going works.</li></ul>You must have a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle. You will be an experienced RLO with proven track record of successfully managing the workload across planned maintenance programmes. As well as having a strong knowledge of internal and external programmes, you will be a strong communicator with excellent customer service and IT skills. Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks. To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting Work for Wates Wates is one of the UK's leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment. We are driven by our purpose, 'reimagining places for people to thrive' and our three promises: Thriving places - working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity. Thriving planet - protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners. Thriving people - creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in, and treated with care. We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background. Awards BEST PROJECT Inside Housing Development Awards WINNER 2022 Construction News Awards Winner GOLD AWARD Investors in People 2022 GOLD AWARD Considerate Constructors Schemes (CCS) National Site Awards TOP 50 EMPLOYERS 2022 Top 50 Employers for Women WINNER 2022 Working Families Best Practice Awards

Resident Liaison Officer

37 hours per week - Fixed term for 23 months Are you a Senior Social Worker with experience working with rough sleepers or the homeless? We are seeking a dedicated and creative Senior Social Worker to join our team, focused on providing assertive outreach and tailored support to individuals facing homelessness. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. About the Role: This Senior Social Worker roles involves working to support individuals with complex needs, including those who are rough sleeping or residing in homelessness support services. You will be part of the Advice and Wellbeing Hub team but working in partnership with the Homelessness Teams. This role plays a crucial part in breaking the cycle of rough sleeping, where individuals are placed in 24/7 supported accommodation (such as the Pods or Salvation Army) only to be evicted due to unmanaged behaviours like hoarding, poor personal care, aggression, or mental health issues. By providing the right interventions, non-statutory commissioned services are able to manage these behaviours and support individuals in making progress towards a positive move-on, helping them sustain housing and work towards long-term stability. You will need to be based within commuting distance of Reading due to the nature of the role, which involves regular outreach, in-reach, and collaboration with local homelessness support services and housing providers. The role involves you undertaking work using the Conversation Counts model, working on prevention and early support. Using your social work expertise, you will conduct Care Act assessments, safeguarding investigations, risk assessments and Mental Capacity assessments, as well as facilitate best interest meetings. Key Responsibilities:<ul> <li>Manage a smaller, targeted caseload to offer more responsive support to individuals with complex needs.</li> <li>Conduct outreach shifts to build relationships with clients, encouraging engagement with assessments and support.</li> <li>Work in-reach within homelessness support services (Pods, Nova, Salvation Army, Launchpad, YMCA) to engage clients and build partnerships, while also upskilling staff.</li> <li>Co-locate with rough sleeping outreach services and commissioned homelessness support teams to assess and offer tailored support to clients who struggle with traditional service models.</li> <li>Explore innovative ways to assess and offer ASC support, focusing on sustaining tenancies and avoiding unnecessary reliance on ASC alternatives.</li> <li>Ensure that assessments are not closed prematurely and help clients move away from complex lifestyles by implementing appropriate ASC interventions.</li> </ul>This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and experience in Adult Social Care, delivering high-quality, person-centred interventions to individuals in their own homes. You will be part of a friendly and supportive team committed to making a meaningful difference in people's lives. About You:<ul> <li>A Social Work England registration and a recognised Social Work qualification.</li> <li>You'll have a strong background in social work or related fields, with a deep understanding of homelessness, mental health, and substance use challenges.</li> <li>You'll be comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced environments and will use your creativity and problem-solving skills to engage with clients who have traditionally struggled to access services.</li> <li>Your communication and relationship-building skills will be key to success, as you work alongside housing providers, support services, and healthcare professionals to achieve the best outcomes for vulnerable individuals.</li> </ul>You will work within the legal framework provided by the statute, guidance, policies and procedures. We offer excellent support, supervision and induction. You will need to have:<ul> <li>A degree or equivalent in Social Work</li> <li>Registration with Social work England</li> <li>Understanding of the Care Act 2014</li> </ul>You will have access to our Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth with opportunities to learn and develop new clinical skills, helping you to build your Continuing Professional Development portfolio, extending your skills and supporting you to grow as a social worker. We work closely with our colleagues in Reading Borough Council, Health Professionals, Voluntary and Charity colleagues to facilitate the best possible outcomes for those people we support. You'll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you'll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this: Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance - striving to be even better - and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed Our offer A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:<ul> <li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li> <li>Maternity, adoption, parental and sick pay</li> <li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities </li> <li>Access to a range of training and learning opportunities to help you develop</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li> <li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted,</li> <li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li> <li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li> <li>Salary sacrifice scheme for Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) to help you save for your retirement.</li> </ul>If you would like to find out more about this role please contact Caroline Marsh - Team Manager on 0118 937 3672, <a href="mailto:caroline.marsh@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">caroline.marsh@reading.gov.uk</a> Closing date: Applications will be reviewed upon submission Interview date: TBA Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Visit: <a href="http://www.moretoreading.co.uk" target="_blank">www.moretoreading.co.uk</a> to find out more about Reading's Community &amp; Adult Social Care Services. It's a chance to hear from the people who already work here and why they have chosen Reading as their professional destination.

Senior Social Worker - Advice and Wellbeing Hub (Homelessness)

The Vacancy FULL TIME Monday-Friday - 09:00-17:00 To lead on the case management of clients and be part of a team that supports them in keeping them safe and helping them achieve their goals. To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES <ul> <li>To assess the needs of each client, helping to develop their individual support plan to achieve their goals</li> <li>To produce and regularly review comprehensive client-based risk assessments</li> <li>To manage a caseload of clients on a one-to-one basis </li> <li>To support clients to gain and/or maintain accommodation or achieve outcomes defined by the service specification</li> <li>To engage with local authorities, health providers and other agencies, creating and maintaining constructive working relationships to maximise the opportunities available to clients</li> <li>To lead on client activities to help them gain practical life skills and encourage their engagement with the running of the service</li> <li>To support clients with managing their finances, paying rent, managing arrears and accessing benefits</li> <li>To encourage and signpost clients to the local community and to resources relevant to their aspirations including education, training, employment activity or volunteering </li> <li>To support clients in trauma informed and psychologically informed ways</li> <li>To adhere to safeguarding responsibilities, following our safeguarding policy and procedure</li> <li>To help maintain health and safety, ensuring clients, visitors and buildings are safe in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, policy and procedures</li> <li>To provide basic first aid assistance until help arrives (full training is provided)</li> <li>To work confidently and efficiently when lone working</li> <li>To maintain accurate records on our client management system and ensure these are stored in line with GDPR</li> <li>To maintain confidentiality</li> <li>To represent the organisation in a professional manner </li> <li>To carry out any other reasonable duties required in the interest of the organisation</li></ul>ROLE REQUIREMENTS: <ul> <li>This role will require an Enhanced with Barred List(s) disclosure and barring service check is a requirement for this role. This would be completed on appointment of the role</li> <li>This role will require a full drivers' licence and access to a vehicle</li> <li>This role will require you to work flexibly across several sites </li> <li>This role will require you to work with clients on a one-to-one basis</li> <li>This role will require you to lone work</li></ul>ESSENTIAL CRITERIA <ul> <li>Strong communication skills, both verbal and written</li> <li>Clear verbal and written English </li> <li>Good keyboard skills for data inputting</li> <li>Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word</li> <li>Confident and assertive manner</li> <li>Ability to self-motivate as you will work on your own</li> <li>Effective team working </li> <li>Ability to respond calmly to crisis</li> <li>Deal promptly with and effectively react to challenging situations</li> <li>Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues</li></ul>DESIRABLE CRITERIA <ul> <li>Experience of managing a caseload of clients </li> <li>Understanding of risk assessment and person-centred, outcomes-based delivery</li> <li>Understanding of the support needs of people experiencing homelessness or those with complex needs</li> <li>Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies, housing regulations and the benefits system</li></ul>We reserve the right to close our adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible. About Us We offer support to people who are homeless, vulnerable or at risk of becoming homeless and need help rebuilding their lives for a brighter future. Our services include safe, flexible and reliable client led housing and support with a focus on reducing homelessness, improving health and wellbeing and building on individual's skills and resilience to break the cycle of homelessness, poverty and exclusion. We work in partnership with multiple agencies and authorities to deliver support and accommodation needs across Berkshire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Dorset. We are dedicated to safeguarding all young people and adults with our services. We follow safer recruitment practices for all our vacancies to assure that all successful candidates are suitable to work with our clients. We're committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that embodies our values and promotes a tolerant and respectful environment where everyone can feel empowered to succeed. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and will support with any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. Our vision To be a safety net for people in tough times and the springboard to a brighter future. Our mission To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. Our values Everyone matters We know we're stronger together We do the right things, for the right reasons We never give up Our Gallery Previous Next Our Benefits Extra mile awards Pension with life cover Blue Light Card Champions of equality Employee assistance programme Staff discounts via Wider Wallet Dedication to wellbeing GP helpline Length of service awards Generous and flexible holiday Refer a friend scheme

THE ROLE Join the 24-7 Prayer team! We're looking to recruit a skilled and strategic Trusts and Foundations Manager who is passionate about weaving stories and stats together in a way that inspires funders to support 24-7 Prayer. You'll be someone who loves building genuine relationships with funders, can seek out new opportunities, manage numerous existing relationships to a high standard, and write compelling applications. In this role, you'll bring experience in Trusts and Foundations fundraising. You'll have effective and excellent written and verbal communication skills with a knack for making funders feel truly connected to our movement. We are a relational movement and seek someone who both values and demonstrates authentic connection with people. Alongside this, you will have a personal passion for prayer, mission and justice. This role would suit someone with previous experience of working with grant makers, and we'd also be open to hearing from people with transferable skills. This role can be either based in our Woking office or a hybrid role. If hybrid, there is a requirement to attend mandatory in-person meetings at either our Woking office or Waverley Abbey House (averaging once a month). This role will also require occasional travel both nationally and internationally. If you would like to apply for the role, please click on 'Apply Now' to complete the application form. When prompted in the application process, please upload*: <ol><li>Your CV </li><li>A 1-page covering letter explaining why you are suitable for the role and why you would like to work at 24-7 Prayer. </li></ol> *If you do not upload both pieces of documentation your application will not be taken further. Please note: all applicants must have an existing legal status to work and reside in the UK. Closing date for applications: Sunday 5 January 2025 Interview date: Wednesday 15 January 2025 (in person in Woking) Please note that this role holds an occupational requirement for the post holder to be a practising Christian with a living relationship with God, living in accordance to biblical principles. This is in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. About the organisation: 24-7 Prayer began as one simple prayer meeting in 1999, and is now an international, interdenominational movement, reviving the church and rewiring the culture through non-stop night and day prayer. From apps and courses to prayer rooms and blogs; we exist to help people pray.

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