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About the role Join Us as a Senior Housing Officer (Temporary Accommodation) Are you passionate about housing management and leading positive change? We're looking for a committed Senior Housing Officer to support the day-to-day delivery and development of Dorset Council's Temporary Accommodation service, helping some of our most vulnerable residents to sustain safe, secure homes. As a key member of the management team, you will supervise Housing Officers, oversee property management across a diverse portfolio, and help drive forward service improvements. You will work closely with colleagues, landlords, contractors, and external partners to ensure high standards, strong tenancy sustainment, and compliance with housing legislation. If you're an experienced housing professional with excellent leadership skills and a passion for service development, we'd love to hear from you. What you'll be doing: Supervising and supporting Housing Officers, including coaching, mentoring, and workload management Overseeing property and tenancy management across a portfolio of owned, leased, and emergency accommodation Managing complex cases, tackling tenancy breaches, anti-social behaviour, and safeguarding concerns Contributing to the ongoing development of service policies, procedures, and system improvements Deputising for the Temporary Accommodation Team Leader when needed Working closely with internal teams, landlords, support providers, and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes Supporting performance monitoring, reporting, and service development activities What we're looking for: <ul> <li>experience of supervising or supporting a team in a housing management or homelessness service</li> <li>strong working knowledge of housing law, temporary accommodation management, and homelessness prevention</li> <li>excellent problem-solving, communication, and partnership-building skills</li> <li>a flexible, proactive approach and a commitment to excellent customer service</li> <li>the ability to work confidently under pressure, prioritise competing demands, and lead by example</li> <li>access to a vehicle and a full UK driving licence (essential for this role)</li></ul>Experience of working with vulnerable households, safeguarding, court proceedings, or complex tenancy management is highly desirable. A Basic DBS check will be required for this role. Further Information For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sean Brown at [email protected]. This post requires significant travel. You must have a vehicle (or transport we deem suitable) available for use as needed. This post involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and/or having access to significant information about them. It will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. See our policy on the employment of ex-offenders. See our policy on safeguarding children and young people. About Us At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future. We: <ul> <li>provide essential services that support over 380,000 residents </li> <li>work in partnership to make a real difference </li> <li>value every role and the impact it has on our communities </li> <li>support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive </li></ul>You will: <ul> <li>be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset </li> <li>have access to a range of benefits and support </li> <li>have access to range of training opportunities which will help with your personal development and career progression </li></ul>We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible. If you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application. This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement. If you're passionate about making a difference, we'd love you to join us. Find out more about how to apply.

Senior Housing Officer - Housing Management

The Vacancy FULL TIME - 37hrs Southampton Accommodation Services provides supported accommodation to adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness across various locations in Southampton. Our aim is to provide person-centred support to our clients, empowering them to gain the life skills they require to move on to more independent living. We work with a range of agencies to maximise the support and opportunities for clients. Although this can be a challenging role, it's also very rewarding. This is an exciting role, where no two days will be the same, you will take part in various tasks, such as running client activities and life skills projects. If you love working with people and want to make a difference in the lives of those you support, then please apply. 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 flexibly across several sites </li> <li>This role will require you to work with clients on a one-to-one basis</li> <li>This role will require you to work weekends</li> <li>This role will require you to lone work</li></ul>ESSENTIAL CRITERIA <ul> <li>Strong communication skills, both verbal and written</li> <li>Clear verbal and written English </li> <li>Good keyboard skills for data inputting</li> <li>Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word</li> <li>Confident and assertive manner</li> <li>Ability to self-motivate as you will work on your own</li> <li>Effective team working </li> <li>Ability to respond calmly to crisis</li> <li>Deal promptly with and effectively react to challenging situations</li> <li>Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues</li></ul>DESIRABLE CRITERIA <ul> <li>Experience of managing a caseload of clients </li> <li>Understanding of risk assessment and person-centred, outcomes-based delivery</li> <li>Understanding of the support needs of people experiencing homelessness or those with complex needs</li> <li>Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies, housing regulations and the benefits system</li></ul>We reserve the right to close our adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible. About Us We offer support to people who are homeless, vulnerable or at risk of becoming homeless and need help rebuilding their lives for a brighter future. Our services include safe, flexible and reliable client led housing and support with a focus on reducing homelessness, improving health and wellbeing and building on individual's skills and resilience to break the cycle of homelessness, poverty and exclusion. We work in partnership with multiple agencies and authorities to deliver support and accommodation needs across Berkshire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Dorset. We are dedicated to safeguarding all young people and adults with our services. We follow safer recruitment practices for all our vacancies to assure that all successful candidates are suitable to work with our clients. We're committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that embodies our values and promotes a tolerant and respectful environment where everyone can feel empowered to succeed. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and will support with any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. Our vision To be a safety net for people in tough times and the springboard to a brighter future. Our mission To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. Our values Everyone matters We know we're stronger together We do the right things, for the right reasons We never give up Our Gallery Previous Next Our Benefits Extra mile awards Pension with life cover Blue Light Card Champions of equality Employee assistance programme Staff discounts via Wider Wallet Dedication to wellbeing GP helpline Length of service awards Generous and flexible holiday Refer a friend scheme

Homeless Support Worker

About the role Are you passionate about making a real difference to people's lives? We're looking for a committed Specialist Housing Officer to manage dedicated accommodation for former rough sleepers, supporting individuals with complex needs to sustain safe and secure housing. In this rewarding role, you'll be responsible for tenancy and property management across our specialist Rough Sleeping Initiative (RSI) units. You'll work closely with colleagues across Housing Options, Housing Register and Lettings, Housing Strategy, Adult and Children's Social Care, and a range of support providers to help vulnerable clients rebuild their lives and move forward towards long-term housing solutions. If you're practical, empathetic, and ready to make a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you. What you'll be doing: Managing tenancy and licence agreements for rough sleeper accommodation Ensuring properties are safe, compliant, and maintained to a high standard Supporting tenancy sustainment and promoting independent living skills Liaising closely with support services, social care teams, and partner agencies to wrap support around residents Managing tenancy breaches, safeguarding concerns, and property-related risks appropriately Facilitating timely move-ins and move-ons, working with Housing Options and the Rough Sleeper Project Group Contributing to service improvement by helping shape policies, procedures, and system processes What we're looking for: <ul> <li>a passion for supporting vulnerable individuals and preventing homelessness</li> <li>good tenancy management, property management, and customer service skills</li> <li>the ability to build positive working relationships across a wide range of partners</li> <li>a flexible, practical, and resilient approach to working in a dynamic environment</li> <li>access to a vehicle and a full UK driving licence (essential for this role)</li></ul>Experience in housing management, homelessness services, or working with rough sleepers would be helpful, but if you have the right attitude, empathy, and a commitment to learning, we will support you to build the skills needed. Further Information For an informal chat about the role, please contact Abigail McGuire, Senior Housing Officer for the Rough Sleeping Initiative (RSI) Team, on 01305 252521, 07389 87605 or by email at [email protected]. This post requires significant travel. You must have a vehicle (or transport we deem suitable) available for use as needed. This post involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and/or having access to significant information about them. It will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. See our policy on the employment of ex-offenders. See our policy on safeguarding children and young people. This post requires significant travel. You must have a vehicle (or transport we deem suitable) available for use as needed. This post involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and/or having access to significant information about them. It will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. See our policy on the employment of ex-offenders. See our policy on safeguarding children and young people. About Us At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future. We: <ul> <li>provide essential services that support over 380,000 residents </li> <li>work in partnership to make a real difference </li> <li>value every role and the impact it has on our communities </li> <li>support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive </li></ul>You will: <ul> <li>be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset </li> <li>have access to a range of benefits and support </li> <li>have access to range of training opportunities which will help with your personal development and career progression </li></ul>We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible. If you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application. This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement. If you're passionate about making a difference, we'd love you to join us. Find out more about how to apply.

Housing Officer - Rough Sleeping Initiative

The Vacancy Benefits to you: <ul> <li>Health Cash Plan</li> <li>Employer pension contribution</li> <li>25 days holiday FTE, increasing with length of service up to a maximum of 30 days</li> <li>Option to purchase additional annual leave (up to 10 days per annum)</li> <li>Celebration leave</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program with Health Assured</li> <li>50% discount on nursery fees</li> <li>Day camps discounts: 1 week free and 1 week at 50% per child per annum</li> <li>Campsite and activities discounts at YMCA Fairthorne Manor</li> <li>Cycle to work scheme</li></ul>Job Purpose: To assist the Operations Manager and Head of Youth Support and Programmes with daily tasks of administration, planning and organising. To provide front of house reception and administrative support for residents including answering queries, diary management, help with correspondence and appointment making, and signposting. Main Duties &amp; Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Deliver front of house administrative support to the management team and to residents</li> <li>Answering telephone calls, scheduling appointments, organising diaries and meetings, booking rooms</li> <li>Undertaking delegated tasks such as generating reports and creating documents</li> <li>Tasks generated by residents including processing payments, electric cards, helping interpret correspondence, making appointments and liaison with the wider team on residents behalf</li> <li>Data entry on IT systems, interrogating systems for data and producing reports</li> <li>Generating and distributing correspondence</li> <li>Support rent arrear, rent collection and payment processes</li> <li>Calmly and efficiently deal with an assesses level of challenging behaviour</li></ul>Person Specification &amp; Key Competencies Qualifications &amp; Experience: <ul> <li>A very good level of computer literacy and experience of using databases</li> <li>Experience of working with young people</li> <li>Experience of working in housing management/services role is desirable</li> <li>An understanding of the issues facing young people. Training in trauma informed approaches to communication will be an advantage</li> <li>A working knowledge of equality, diversity and inclusions matters</li></ul>Personal Attributes: <ul> <li>Empathy and compassion for young people at all times</li> <li>An outgoing and friendly personality; able to communicate well and engage with a wide range of people, particularly young people</li> <li>A methodical and accurate approach to work, able to complete tasks to deadlines and present good reports, both written and verbal</li></ul>Successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities charity with commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace. A copy of this policy will be made available on request. Please apply now for this rewarding position and be part of an amazing charity who continue to support and achieve wonderful things within the community. The Company The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country. Benefits Generous holiday Option to purchase additional holiday Cycle to work scheme Company Pension 50% discount on all childcare services Celebration Leave

Housing Administrator

The Vacancy FULL TIME - 37hrs Southampton Accommodation Services provides supported accommodation to adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness across various locations in Southampton. Our aim is to provide person-centred support to our clients, empowering them to gain the life skills they require to move on to more independent living. We work with a range of agencies to maximise the support and opportunities for clients. Although this can be a challenging role, it's also very rewarding. This is an exciting role, where no two days will be the same, you will take part in various tasks, such as running client activities and life skills projects. If you love working with people and want to make a difference in the lives of those you support, then please apply. JOB PURPOSE To be part of a team that supports our clients, 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 support clients by helping them to gain practical life skills, and encourage their engagement with the running of the service</li> <li>To assist clients with managing their finances, paying rent, managing arrears and accessing benefits</li> <li>To carry out daily checks, for example, on clients and the property, and ad hoc housekeeping tasks</li> <li>To support individuals to achieve their desired goals</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 flexibly across several sites</li> <li>This role will require you to work with clients on a one-to-one basis</li> <li>This role will require you to work weekends</li> <li>This role will require you to lone work</li></ul>DESIRABLE CRITERIA <ul> <li>Experience in similar sectors</li> <li>Experience in customer service roles</li></ul>ESSENTIAL CRITERIA <ul> <li>Good communication skills</li> <li>Clear verbal and written English </li> <li>Good keyboard skills for data inputting</li> <li>Basic knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word</li> <li>Polite and assertive manner</li> <li>Ability to self-motivate as you will work on your own</li> <li>Collaborate well in a team</li> <li>Ability to respond calmly in a crisis</li> <li>Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues</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 Assistant

Job Description Roupell Park Resident Management Co-op (RPRMC) was set up in 1996 as a result of the residents of the estate wanting to take real control of the way in which their homes are run and was one of the first of some 15 Tenant Management Organisations in Lambeth. We manage 572 homes (384 are tenanted, 185 leasehold and 3 freehold). The Housing Assistant will support the Housing Officer and wider team in delivering high-quality housing management services to Roupell Park RMO (RPRMO) general needs and leasehold customers. The role will focus on supporting tenancy sustainment, monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), ensuring high levels of tenant satisfaction, and assisting in the management of anti-social behaviour (ASB), rent and service charge collection, arrears reduction, and day-to-day administrative tasks. Duties The Housing Assistant will also play a vital role in promoting equality, diversity, and safeguarding within the estate. This role requires excellent communication skills, working towards an understanding of tenancy laws and regulations, and the ability to work collaboratively with teams, tenants and other stakeholders. <ul><li>To provide and deliver efficient, effective customer orientated Housing Management services.</li><li>To deal with enquiries into RPRMO, supporting a right first-time approach, where enquiries fall outside the remit of the Housing team, accurately refer these to the appropriate areas of RPRMO for resolution</li><li>Work closely with a range of internal and external partners will be key to delivering a consistent and responsive service.</li><li>Assist in monitoring rent accounts and service charge payments.</li><li>Follow up on outstanding payments and liaise with tenants regarding rent arrears.</li><li>Work with the Housing Officer to ensure tenants are aware of their payment responsibilities and support them in accessing benefits or financial assistance.</li><li>Provide administrative support to the Housing Officer in managing tenancies.</li><li>Assist in identifying tenants who may need extra support and make referrals where appropriate.</li><li>Help organise and facilitate tenancy support services and events.</li><li>Log and raise repair requests from tenants and ensure they are followed up by the appropriate teams.</li><li>Monitor the progress of repairs to ensure completion in a timely manner.</li><li>Assist in estate inspections to identify and report any maintenance or safety concerns.</li><li>Support the Housing Officer in managing ASB cases by logging complaints and maintaining records of actions taken.</li><li>Provide administrative assistance in investigating and resolving ASB issues, including liaising with external agencies such as the police or mediation services.</li><li>Ensure ASB cases are dealt with in a timely manner, in line with tenant satisfaction measures.</li><li>Log all interactions with residents, ensuring detailed and accurate records of communications are maintained.</li><li>Assist in responding to resident queries, complaints, and feedback via phone, email, or in person.</li><li>Work with the Housing Officer to engage with residents and foster positive relationships between tenants and the management team.</li><li>Contribute to maintaining high levels of tenant satisfaction by responding to tenant needs quickly and effectively.</li><li>Assist in conducting tenant surveys and gathering feedback to identify areas for improvement in service delivery.</li><li>Help organise community events and activities aimed at enhancing tenant engagement and satisfaction.</li><li>Assist in identifying and reporting safeguarding concerns in line with RPRMO's safeguarding policies.</li><li>Work with the Housing Officer to ensure vulnerable tenants are supported and safe within their homes.</li><li>Help to track progress towards key performance indicators (KPIs), including rent collection, tenant satisfaction, ASB resolution times, and repairs.</li><li>Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of the role, ensuring that all tenants are treated fairly and respectfully.</li><li>Support the delivery of services that meet the diverse needs of the RPRMO community.</li><li>Build customer confidence in digital channels and demonstrate your own personal commitment to using new digital tools for delivering an excellent customer service</li><li>Understanding of GDPR legislation and a commitment to confidentiality</li><li>Ensure that all services are delivered fairly, and residents are treated with dignity and respect regardless of their background.</li><li>To carry out any other duties reasonably requested by the Estate Director</li></ul>Desired skills, qualities and qualifications <ul><li>Good Literacy and Numeracy</li><li>Strong organisational and administrative skills.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally with tenants and colleagues.</li><li>Ability to work well as part of a team and independently when required.</li><li>A strong commitment to customer service and improving tenant satisfaction.</li><li>Understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion principles.</li><li>Basic knowledge of housing management practices, including rent collection, repairs, and ASB management.</li><li>Able to use a range of Microsoft software systems and IT systems.</li><li>Ability to attend evening meetings and weekend working as required.</li><li>A commitment to continuing personal and professional development.</li></ul>Hours of Work <ul><li>Monday 10am - 5pm</li><li>Tuesday 10am - 4pm</li><li>Wednesday 9am - 5pm</li><li>Thursday 10am - 5pm</li><li>Friday 9am - 4pm</li><li>(1 hour lunch break)</li></ul>Salary £12 per hour

Housing Officer Apprentice - Inspire ATA

The Vacancy FULL TIME - Mon - Fri The Day Centre is the heart of the homeless community in Southampton. We provide a safe space for up to 70 adults each day, who are experiencing homelessness, to access basic facilities such as food, clothes, showers, and laundry. The service also has a dedicated health care service on-site. We also provide accommodation for up to 10 clients. Our aim is to support our clients to remain safe and maintain their mental and physical health; to ensure their immediate needs are met and to help clients find the right path for them to access support and long-term accommodation. We have a close-knit, collaborative team that supports each other and our clients. If you're looking for a fast paced, busy role, where you can make a real difference in the lives of those who 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 provide a welcoming environment for people who are currently street homeless and those facing homelessness or who are living in unstable accommodation </li> <li>To assist local authority and partners to engage with people who are isolated and who find it difficult to engage with agencies</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 maintain the daily facilities including laundry, cleaning, and gardening </li> <li>To provide practical support to clients in accommodation</li> <li>To provide one-to-one support for those in accommodation within the vicinity, including daily welfare checks, and respond to issues appropriately and efficiently </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 requires 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 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 complex support needs of people experiencing homelessness or those with complex needs Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies, housing regulations and the benefits system </li></ul>We reserve the right to close our adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible. About Us We offer support to people who are homeless, vulnerable or at risk of becoming homeless and need help rebuilding their lives for a brighter future. Our services include safe, flexible and reliable client led housing and support with a focus on reducing homelessness, improving health and wellbeing and building on individual's skills and resilience to break the cycle of homelessness, poverty and exclusion. We work in partnership with multiple agencies and authorities to deliver support and accommodation needs across Berkshire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Dorset. We are dedicated to safeguarding all young people and adults with our services. We follow safer recruitment practices for all our vacancies to assure that all successful candidates are suitable to work with our clients. We're committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that embodies our values and promotes a tolerant and respectful environment where everyone can feel empowered to succeed. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and will support with any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. Our vision To be a safety net for people in tough times and the springboard to a brighter future. Our mission To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. Our values Everyone matters We know we're stronger together We do the right things, for the right reasons We never give up Our Gallery Previous Next Our Benefits Extra mile awards Pension with life cover Blue Light Card Champions of equality Employee assistance programme Staff discounts via Wider Wallet Dedication to wellbeing GP helpline Length of service awards Generous and flexible holiday Refer a friend scheme

Homeless Recovery Worker

The Vacancy PART TIME - 21hrs Mon-Fri - 12 Month FTC Southampton Accommodation Services provides supported accommodation to adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness across various locations in Southampton. Our aim is to provide person-centred support to our clients, empowering them to gain the life skills they require to move on to more independent living. We work with a range of agencies to maximise the support and opportunities for clients. Although this can be a challenging role, it's also very rewarding. This is an exciting role, where no two days will be the same, you will take part in various tasks, such as running client activities and life skills projects. If you love working with people and want to make a difference in the lives of those you support, then please apply! JOB PURPOSE To be part of a team that supports our clients, 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 learn how to assess clients, develop support plans, and manage risks</li> <li>To learn how to support clients to maintain their wellbeing, paying close attention to safeguarding responsibilities, company policy and procedures</li> <li>To encourage client's involvement in personal progression in the form of education, training, employment activity or volunteering</li> <li>To assist clients to maintain accommodation by encouraging payment of relevant charges</li> <li>To support clients to gain practical life skills</li> <li>To help maintain health and safety duties, ensuring clients and buildings are safe </li> <li>To maintain accurate records and ensuring these are stored in line with GDPR </li> <li>To assist key workers by liaising with local authorities, health providers and other agencies to provide a holistic, person-centred approach </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 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 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></ul>DESIRABLE CRITERIA <ul> <li>Lived experience of homelessness or accessing services around substance use, mental-health or offending</li></ul>ESSENTIAL CRITERIA <ul> <li>Good communication skills </li> <li>Clear verbal and written English </li> <li>Good keyboard skills for data inputting </li> <li>Basic knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word </li> <li>Polite and assertive manner </li> <li>Ability to self-motivate as you will work on your own </li> <li>Collaborate well in a team </li> <li>Ability to respond calmly in a crisis </li> <li>Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues </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

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