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Job descriptionAbout us Pivotal: • Provides sustainable homes for vulnerable people. • Works closely with local authorities and other relevant commissioners, such as the NHS. • Provides approximately 450 homes for vulnerable people. • Offers vulnerable people the opportunity to rebuild their lives or have a better quality and independent life. • Operates successfully in a number of locations, including Cornwall&nbsp;and Dorset. • Are you passionate about helping others to utilise their strengths and to achieve their goals? Could you be the right person to join us in striving for our purpose - doing more good for more people? Could you live our values of being passionate, caring and creative? In return for your commitment to the role, Pivotal Housing offer-<ul><li>Pension scheme and company sickness scheme</li><li>Fixed hour contract with a regular shift pattern (days to be discussed at interview)</li><li>A comprehensive training and induction program</li><li>Opportunities for progression within a rapidly growing company&nbsp;</li><li>Perkbox- access to over 200 discounts, offers and free services&nbsp;</li><li>Simply health cover after 3 months service</li><li>25 days holiday plus bank holidays and 1 extra day for each years service up to a maximum of 5 extra days pro rata for part time hours &nbsp;</li></ul>This is a unique opportunity to join an expanding company that treats every staff member as an individual, offering opportunities for progression through rates of pay, qualifications and your personal career in support, apply today. Mileage will be paid from your base location at 45p per mile. Key Responsibilities: • To ensure that all housing management functions, including voids and lettings, rent and service charge arrears, anti-social behaviour and other tenancy breaches, health and safety and fire checks, and repairs and maintenance are carried out to a high standard and in a timely fashion. • To ensure that all compliance checks i.e. gas, legionella etc. are completed by their due date, and that the relevant certification is received and uploaded appropriately. • To facilitate property access for contractors as required. • Maintain a property inventory and replenish any items as required. • To ensure that properties are ready to let as soon as possible after they are void. • Ensure that safeguarding’s, incidents, accidents and near misses are reported and responded to appropriately. • To monitor and review CCTV footage where appropriate. • To review maintenance works carried out in properties, confirm completion, and report any quality issues to the Area Housing Manager. • To assist the Area Housing Manager in preparing a case for Court in relation to tenancy breach. • To be a point of contact for, and promote positive relationships within local communities. • Collect rents and service charges and respond appropriately to any arrears. • Work alongside the Compliance and Maintenance Officer to ensure that all responsive repairs are completed, and that properties are maintained to a high standard. • Ensure that any health and safety concerns are addressed immediately. • To carry out housing management functions in line with contracts / SLA’s / partnership agreements. • To ensure that sign ups are completed at the earliest opportunity and that all associated paperwork is completed and returned to the relevant teams. • To participate in stakeholder meetings providing feedback to teams and other managers as appropriate. • To ensure that all paperwork relating to Housing Benefit claims is completed either at sign up, or at the earliest opportunity afterwards. To report to the Area Housing Manager any concerns with Housing Benefit claims. • DBS checks are required for roles where you will be working with or have lone contact with Vulnerable Adults EDUCATION, TRAINING, SKILLS AND WORK EXPERIENCE Essential<ul><li>Experience of working with and supporting vulnerable people</li><li>Housing management experience is absolutely essential in to fulfill this role.</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience of working with those experiencing addiction and/or poor mental health.</li><li>You must also have a full driving licence and access to a car with business cover on your insurance.</li></ul>Benefits<ul><li>Company pension</li><li>Sick pay</li><li>Store discount</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>Dealing with vulnerable adults: 1 year (required)</li><li>Intensive housing: 2 years (required)</li><li>Licence/Certification: • Driving Licence with business insurance (required) • CIH level 3 (required)</li></ul>Temporary 3 month contractPlease include a cover letter explaining why you would like to be considered for the role. We will not be able to offer an interview if a cover letter has not been provided.

Housing Officer

Housing Support Worker We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Housing Support Worker to join our Homelessness service in Surrey. £24,939.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression. Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here. Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning &amp; Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day. Housing Support Worker help to enable vulnerable people living in a variety of different tenures to manage their tenancies/ licences and prevent homelessness by providing a flexible and individually tailored support package. All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. What you'll do: • Undertake key-working responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Manager • Ensure that referrals to the service are managed effectively and in line with the referrals and assessment procedure • Undertake initial and assessments and continuous reviews of support needs and potential risks, and agree levels of support and actions • Create and review support/ action plans for providing appropriate housing-related support based on the assessment and reflecting the services and resources available • Develop and maintain links with key agencies and service providers in the local community • Empower customers to ensure they receive the benefits and services they are entitled to • Signpost customers to support services that can help them address additional support needs such as mental or physical health, employment and education, adult social care, domestic abuse and family support • Encourage and enable customers to pay their rent and other housing-related costs, and to ensure that rent accounts are managed effectively in conjunction with the relevant housing provider • Encourage and enable customers to adhere to all other conditions of their tenancies/ licences, eg maintaining a satisfactory living environment, refraining from anti-social behaviour, allowing access for essential work • Encourage and enable customers to take necessary steps to seeking and preparing for alternative accommodation where maintaining their current housing situation is unsuitable or unviable • Ensure that all safeguarding concerns are managed in line with safeguarding protocols and are reported to Contract Manager/Head of Operations, as appropriate • Undertake all administrative work and keep accurate and comprehensive customer records to professional standards • Adhere to Look Ahead's Policies and Procedures • Engage in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills • Work closely with the team and communicate openly • Undertake any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as may be reasonably assigned by the manager within the remit of the service and contract. This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead About you: • Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement • Approachable and open behaviour • Prefers working as part of a group or team • Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement • Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised • Flexible • Open to feedback and self development • Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments • Is confident with high levels of self-esteem • Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication • Is essentially customer-focused • Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude • Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviours What you'll bring: Essential: • Use of own vehicle • IT and functional skills • Positive attitude and can-do approach • Resilience • Flexibility • Good communication skills, written and verbally Desirable: • Experience working in homelessness, housing or support/care • Up to NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent or experience in the social care/charity sector About us: Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us. We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values: • We focus on Excellence and innovation. • We are Caring and Compassionate. • We are Inclusive and Trusted. • We work in Partnership and are One-Team. Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Housing Support Worker

Role: Independent Reviewing Officer Location: London Borough Of Islington Team: Looked After Children Pay: Up to £44 ph Hybrid Working: 3 Days a week Contract: Locum About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) to join our Children Looked After Team in the London Borough of Islington. This role is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated social work professional who is committed to improving outcomes for looked-after children. As an IRO, you will play a vital role in ensuring that children and young people in care receive the best possible support, advocacy, and protection. Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Chair reviews for children in care, ensuring that each child's voice is heard and that their needs and wishes are central to the planning process.</li> <li>Monitor and review care plans, working closely with social workers, foster carers, and other professionals to ensure that all actions are carried out in a timely and effective manner.</li> <li>Advocate for children and young people, ensuring their best interests are always represented and promoting stability in placements.</li> <li>Challenge and address any shortfalls in practice, escalating issues as needed to ensure high standards of care and safeguarding.</li> <li>Provide quality assurance and oversight, making sure that each child's case is compliant with statutory requirements and best practices.</li> <li>Produce high-quality reports that reflect the outcomes of reviews, highlighting key issues and follow-up actions.</li></ul>Requirements: <ul> <li>Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.</li> <li>Extensive post-qualifying experience, ideally within children's social care, and a deep understanding of issues affecting looked-after children.</li> <li>Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and guidance, including the Children Act 1989 and the Care Planning Regulations.</li> <li>Excellent communication, analytical, and advocacy skills, with the ability to challenge constructively and hold professionals accountable.</li> <li>A commitment to promoting positive change and improving outcomes for children in care.</li></ul>What We Offer: <ul> <li>Competitive pay of up to £44 per hour.</li> <li>Access to continuous training and professional development opportunities.</li> <li>A supportive and collaborative working environment.</li> <li>The chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable children and young people.</li></ul>Why choose Sheldon Phillips to find your next role? It's simple: we're not pushy or overly persistent. We understand that you want to be heard. Our priority is to proactively seek the roles you desire, not just the ones that benefit us financially. Our success comes from making your job search our top priority. Interested in learning more about the Independent Reviewing Officer role in Islington, London? Contact Josh Da Costa at 01635 226350. Plus, refer a friend to us, and if we place them, you'll receive a generous £300 referral bonus (terms and conditions apply).

Independent Reviewing Officer

Our Client is looking for Housing support officers in Brent Cricklewood NW2 Job Description: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ONGOING Our client is looking for 3 Housing support officers with the Experience in completing support plans, risk assessments and identifying risks. knowledge of universal credits, housing benefits and evictions would be a benefit but, training can be provided. the job will be in the vicinity of the area of NW2 so this require to travel to the clients resident. ideal to have the transport and will pay mileage. if you dont have transport, client will provide you oyster for traveling to the site one and after another. if you are confident that you are the right candidate, Send CV for immediate consideration, this opportunity has an immediate start readily available. or call (phone number removed) to discuss this opportunity Mango Solutions are acting as the employment agency on behalf of our client

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