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The Vacancy Hybrid Working Arrangements - the majority of the working week will be office-based with the housing team in Histon, particularly in the first six months (probation period). Thereafter it may be possible to apply for a higher proportion of hybrid working, with the needs of the team and service delivery being the prime consideration. CHS Community Support Services work with vulnerable people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, to promote independent living skills. The services also work with families/relatives to prevent homelessness, and they support people to sustain their tenancies where they are in independent accommodation. What You'll Do <ul> <li>Assist the Director of Customers in ensuring that a first-class housing management service is developed and delivered in partnership with our customers.</li></ul><ul> <li>Line manage a team of Housing Officers, leading and coaching them to deliver a responsive and proactive service.</li></ul><ul> <li>Be accountable for team performance including lettings, tenancy issues, communal areas, rental income and service charges.</li></ul><ul> <li>Ensure CHS proactively responds to anti-social behaviour, harassment and domestic abuse cases in a responsive and supportive manner, working positively with partner agencies.</li></ul>About You <ul> <li>A minimum of two years' experience delivering and managing a housing service within a social housing environment.</li></ul><ul> <li>Chartered Institute of Housing Qualification or relevant management qualification experience desirable.</li></ul><ul> <li>In-depth knowledge of social housing law, benefits, housing policy and related social issues.</li></ul><ul> <li>Experience of line management desirable.</li></ul><ul> <li>Experience of working with and supporting customers with support needs.</li></ul><ul> <li>Confident with a strong focus on first class customer service and excellent communication and influencing skills.</li></ul><ul> <li>Able to lead the continuous improvement of our housing management service and coaching team members effectively.</li></ul><ul> <li>Experience of using housing management IT systems and Microsoft Packages and strong numerary skills.</li></ul><ul> <li>A full UK driving licence, use of a car for work purposes and business insurance.</li></ul>Benefits <ul> <li>Employee discount scheme (retail, leisure, gym membership and fitness equipment)</li></ul><ul> <li>Doctor Care Anywhere (telehealth service offering private online GP and nurse appointments via video and phone)</li></ul><ul> <li>Employee Assistance Programme</li></ul><ul> <li>Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice)</li></ul><ul> <li>One day off a year to volunteer for a charity of your choice</li></ul><ul> <li>30 days holiday, increasing to 35 days per annum, inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff), depending on length of service</li></ul><ul> <li>Holiday purchase scheme- up to 5 days per annum (pro rata for part-time staff)</li></ul><ul> <li>Company sick pay</li></ul><ul> <li>58p per mile business mileage allowance</li></ul><ul> <li>Refer a friend scheme (£250)</li></ul><ul> <li>Contributory pension scheme, which both you and CHS contribute to</li></ul><ul> <li>Enhanced maternity and paternity leave</li></ul><ul> <li>Flexible Working Policy</li></ul><ul> <li>Full induction</li></ul><ul> <li>Comprehensive free training and development opportunities with paid time off</li></ul><ul> <li>Free DBS (for relevant posts)</li></ul><ul> <li>Free onsite/nearby parking</li></ul><ul> <li>Hybrid Working Policy</li></ul><ul> <li>Flexitime</li></ul>Please note this position is subject to a Basic DBS Disclosure As part of the recruitment and selection process candidates will be required to complete online assessments CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS midnight Monday 5 May 2025 INTERVIEWS: Tuesday 13 May-pm, Wednesday 14 May-am and Thursday 15 May pm If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Helen Tonks, Director of Customers on 01223 736425, or via email to <a href="mailto:helen.tonks@chsgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">helen.tonks@chsgroup.org.uk</a> About Us Founded in 1927, Cambridge Housing Society (CHS) is an independent housing association with over 3,000 homes in Cambridge and Cambridgeshire. We are one of only two independent housing associations working just in Cambridgeshire and we are the only one to offer a blend of affordable rented homes, specialist supported housing and a range of community support services. Our Purpose We are here to enable people to flourish, by providing security and creating opportunities through the delivery of high-quality Cambridgeshire based homes with support. The Benefits Flexible working Pension contributions Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme State of the art IT equipment Volunteer days Vision &amp; Values 'CHS will be a trusted local provider of long term, affordable, secure housing. We listen to our tenants and customers and provide support where needed. We will be entrepreneurial with a social purpose, developing local partnerships and looking for new opportunities to support communities in Cambridgeshire.' Our Values are: <ul> <li>Caring</li> <li>Openness</li> <li>Trust</li></ul>Our Values are: <ul> <li>Caring</li> <li>Openness</li> <li>Trust</li></ul>The way we work - 'the CHS way' <ul> <li>Flexible</li> <li>Creative</li> <li>Respectful</li> <li>Working in partnership</li> <li>Focused on the social objective</li></ul>Benefits Employee discount scheme Holiday purchase scheme Company sick pay Comprehensive free training &amp; development Doctor Care Anywhere Contributory pension scheme Business mileage allowance Employee Assistance Programme

Housing Manager

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees. More about your role An opportunity has become available working within our Community Safety Team. The post holder will specialise in managing anti-social behaviour cases, including tenancy fraud and domestic abuse, and will play a key part in protecting our communities. The successful candidate will work closely with a range of external partners, including safeguarding teams and local policing teams, to ensure we deliver the highest standard of service. Your role will include conducting and preparing legal paperwork for the organisation by gathering appropriate evidence, issuing of court applications and legal advocacy which you will receive full guidance and training on. You may be given the opportunity to take responsibility for the enforcement of tenancy conditions and challenge community safety issues which may arise including the investigation of anti-social behaviour complaints. This ensures that the company's assets are maintained, and our neighbourhoods continue to be a safe and pleasant place to live. The essential criteria for this role is listed below. <ul> <li>Experience of dealing with anti-social Behaviour </li> </ul> <ul> <li>good understanding of housing act and anti-social behaviour </li> </ul> <ul> <li>experience of handling an anti-social behaviour case load </li> </ul>You will be covering Nottingham and surrounding areas, applicant will need to be prepared to travel when required. Please note: Due to the nature of the role you will need a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle. Mileage and travel expenses will be paid in line with group policy. For more information please download our job profile available on our website. More about you To be considered for this role, it is essential that you will have experience in housing management and/or a good understanding of tenancy agreements, housing law, and DA case management. Experience managing anti-social behaviour would be a distinct advantage. However, it is imperative that you have a genuine passion for the housing sector and supportive vulnerable people. You should have the proven ability to manage your own workload and be able to work effectively and efficiently using your own initiative. Attention to detail is critical in order to be successful in this role. It is essential that you have excellent communication skills to support customer relations both internally and externally and able to demonstrate your ability to create effective relationships with colleagues and external agencies. Please note, this role is subject to a basic DBS check. Benefits We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include: <ul> <li>Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Pension with matched contributions up to 7% </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Excellent holiday package - up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Cashback plan for healthcare costs - up to £500 saving per year </li> </ul> <ul> <li>A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2% </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Training and development </li> <li>Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more </li> </ul>

Community Safety Manager

Accommodation Assistant Location: Bude Holiday Resort, Cornwall. Job Type: Variable Hours - Fixed Term Contract Salary: £12.21 per hour- Paid weekly! What we need in a nutshell We want you to make our guest accommodation so clean that when guests open their door for the first time, we can hear them say "Wow!" Who are we? We are a dynamic and growing company, shaking up the Great British holiday. At our amazing UK resorts we pull out all the stops and add the bells and whistles to give our guests the holiday of a lifetime. Bude Holiday resort is the perfect coastal escape, a family friendly holiday awaits on the stunning Cornish coast. With a fully refurbished Coastal bar and eatery, a heated outdoor swimming pool, splash zone and adventure playground for the kids and great walks along the coastline, there is heaps to keep everyone entertained. Find out more about our holiday experience on our website: <a href="http://www.awayresorts.co.uk" target="_blank">http://www.awayresorts.co.uk</a>. What you'll be doing You'll be preparing guest accommodation to our high standards - and then a little higher. This includes: <ul><li>changing beds </li><li>vacuuming, dusting and cleaning bedrooms and living spaces. </li><li>cleaning and restocking bathrooms and kitchens </li></ul>One more thing...holidays happen at holiday times, so you'll need to work your magic on bank holidays and weekends too. Skills, experience and qualities you'll need: We aim to deliver delight to our guests and to do this, you will need to: <ul><li>Be comfortable working to deadlines as part of a busy team</li><li>Care about the smallest detail and demonstrate the highest of standards</li><li>Have a friendly and helpful attitude</li><li>Driving Licence is preferable </li></ul>It's the icing on the cake if you have experience, but don't worry if you don't, we provide lots of training. We have a can-do, people-centred ethos at Away Resorts and we look for certain qualities in our team members. Have a read about it and see if you fit the bill. What we can offer you This is the perfect role to kick start your career with Away Resorts and it can lead to many more opportunities and career progression if you want it to. We look after you with a great range of benefits, including: <ul><li>Discounts on Away Resorts Holidays</li><li>On Park Discounts</li><li>Awards and Recognition</li></ul>Our promise to you Holiday Heroes come with all sorts of different super-powers, and we welcome them all! After all, wouldn't it be boring if we were all the same? We embrace diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities. We love that everyone comes from different backgrounds, allowing us to grow and inspire each other. We'll never accept any form of discrimination, and we'll forever strive, not just for our product to be unique, but our people too. In short, we want to bring your whole self to work! Want to join our team? Here's how to apply: Just click HERE and follow the instructions. To find out more about what it's like to work for Away Resorts, check us out at <a href="http://www.awayresorts.co.uk/careers" target="_blank">www.awayresorts.co.uk/careers</a>. Good Luck!

Accommodation Assistant

Manager - Supported Housing Job no: 509035 Work type: Full time Salary: 31,899.00 Location: Blaenau Gwent, Merthyr Tydfil Categories: All Support roles, Homelessness / Risk of homelessness, Leadership Job Description: Customer &amp; Community (Support) It is essential that the successful candidate has a driver's licence and access to a vehicle. Where does the role fit into Pobl? Ty Parc sits within Pobl's Support division providing supported accommodation to a range of individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness and have varying needs, such as, mental health issues, substance misuse issues and learning difficulties. The purpose of the service is to support customers to develop independent living skills to enable them to move onto independent sustainable accommodation. What's Great About the Role? The role will be varied and involve managing a team of colleagues to deliver a quality housing support service to vulnerable people. You will manage a team of support staff including, Lead Project Workers, Project Workers, Scheme Support Officers and Accommodation Co Ordinator's. You will inspire, challenge and manage your team to improve performance and outcomes for people who use our services. You will also be responsible for staff's wellbeing, coaching, mentoring and supervision as well as enable the people who access our services to lead successful and independent lives. You will also: <ul><li>Oversee the running of the service including health and safety, on-going maintenance and neighbour relationships. </li><li>Be responsible for the annual budget and monitoring the service's income </li><li>To work in conjunction with HR to manage all relevant HR procedures as and when required such as sickness, absence, disciplinary, contractual etc. </li><li>To take responsibility of the recruitment, selection, interviewing and induction of all staff, in line with Pobl Group's values. </li><li>Ensure that advice is given on welfare rights, permanent housing options and other associated information according to the needs and wishes of the clients. </li><li>Ensure that clients receive resettlement advice as and when appropriate to address their move-on needs. </li><li>Monitor the service and produce and amend procedures as appropriate </li><li>Build relationships and liaise with local neighbourhoods, businesses, commissioners, and council </li></ul>Who are we looking for? You will have had previous experience in a support environment and have a good understanding of leadership and management. In addition you will be able to demonstrate the ability to; <ul><li>Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team </li><li>Produce concise, accurate written reports </li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and collaborate effectively with customers, staff and community partners </li><li>Knowledge of homelessness issues </li><li>Knowledge and understanding of the Psychological Environment framework </li></ul>What are the pay and benefits? <ul><li>Full-time, Permanent position </li><li>Competitive salary of £31,899.00 </li><li>Work pattern: predominantly Monday - Friday 9-5 although flexibility is required due to the needs of the service </li><li>An enhanced DBS is required for this role which we will pay for </li><li>26 days (pro rata) holiday entitlement plus Bank holidays </li><li>Pension scheme </li><li>Sick Pay </li><li>Bespoke learning pathway with the support from an experienced Learning and Development team </li><li>Internal Progression </li><li>Wellbeing and psychological support </li><li>Time for Talk service </li><li>45p per mile </li></ul> Interviews are scheduled to take place on the 13th May 2025. FREDIE At Pobl Group we are guided, in all that we do, by a group of principles that we call FREDIE, these are: Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, Engagement. This means that whatever your background, you will have an equal opportunity at Pobl Group and we encourage you to apply now. If you would like any support with your application or to discuss any adjustments that you may require to support you to application process, <a href="mailto:support.talent@poblgroup.co.uk" target="_blank">support.talent@poblgroup.co.uk</a> or 0300 3735262 What do you need to do now? If you have the skills, experience and enthusiasm required to be our next difference maker, please follow the prompts to apply now. We occasionally close a vacancy before the end date as we actively review our applications and will sometimes progress to interview very quickly, we would love to hear from you so please apply now to start your Pobl journey. Further information on the role can also be found on the Job Description. Advertised: 23 Apr 2025 GMT Daylight Time Applications close: 07 May 2025 GMT Daylight Time Whatsapp Facebook LinkedIn Email App

Manager - Supported Housing

#internal Please note this vacancy is only available for Birmingham City Council employees that are under a S188 (Priority Movers and Lateral Movers). VOIDS &amp; LETTINGS ASSISTANT HOUSING OFFICER Lateral Move Permanent Grade 3 - £26,409 - £32,654 We are a Living Wage Employer, and all our roles will be paid as such where the pay scales are below the Living Wage rate. Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review Working 36.5 hours per week The VOIDS &amp; Lettings Assistant Housing Officer will assist the Housing Officer in providing a quality Void management Service. All duties to be undertaken in accordance with the Department's desire to treat its residents and the public as valued customers. Main Responsibilities <ul><li>To view Birmingham City Council empty properties with customers and explain the empty property repairs standard and gather information to prove identification of the customers pending the letting of the property.</li> <li>Prepare information to enable a letting of a property to take place.</li> <li>To support the Voids Service business needs to roll out / develop and allow growth for the need to expand the moving out service within the 3 local Voids teams. To answer telephone enquiries and resolve the problems raised.</li> <li>To deal with problems and queries as they arise in the team. To assess and determine appropriate action in the handling of any housing problem.</li> <li>Liaise between other teams and sections of the Department to ensure the smooth running of the local team.</li> <li>To have sufficient knowledge of computerised systems in order to: - interrogate computer system - input using visual display units - produce management information in the form of computer documents as required by Housing Officers.</li> <li>Where necessary training will be provided.</li> <li>To visit customers where there is no apparent risk to staff.</li> </ul>Other duties <ul><li>Contributing to deliver the provision of a multi agency /partnership problem solving service around people, property, place and sustaining tenancies.</li> <li>Maintaining accurate records and case management in accordance with the required standards using appropriate I.T systems.</li> <li>Investigating and responding to complaints and service requests in accordance with key performance indicators. Managing customer expectations to resolve issues whilst delivering a high quality service.</li> <li>Assisting the Housing Officer to deliver a consistent and reliable Housing Management Service Meeting all relevant key performance indicators and individual targets and objectives</li> <li>Engaging with tenants and internal and external stakeholders to provide advice education and where appropriate making connections with other services and agencies.</li> <li>Ensuring all work is carried out in compliance with the Data Protection Act and Human Right and the Equality Act</li> <li>Ensuring the Safeguarding of vulnerable adults and children making the necessary referrals. Carrying out scheduled and responsive visits gathering relevant evidence and information.</li> <li>Collating data, completing reports and recording accurate information on case management systems in line with corporate and legal timescales.</li> <li>Providing advice and assistance on all aspects of Housing Management. Utilising a range of communication methods including face to face home visits, telephone calls, written correspondence and social media platforms</li> <li>Ensuring compliance with all safe working practices, and following health and safety legislation</li> </ul>Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application. For any informal enquires please contact: Ian Hegarty We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with , before any employment offer can be confirmed. We strive to advertise all roles for a minimum of two weeks. However, due to high application volumes vacancies may close earlier than the stated deadline. We encourage you to submit your application without delay to ensure consideration.

Assistant Housing Officer Lateral Move

JOB DESCRIPTION Title: Housing Support Officer Salary: £12.59 per hour Working Hours: 18.75 hours per week. Due to the nature of the post evenings and Bank Holidays work may be necessary. Working pattern: Wednesday 3pm - 9pm, Thursday 2.30pm - 9pm, Friday 8am - 3.15pm Responsible to: Housing Services Manager Location: YMCA Black Country Housing projects as agreed Background: YMCA Black Country Group (YMCA BCG) is the branch of the YMCA global movement in the Black Country. YMCA BCG operates charitable companies &amp; associated trading subsidiaries in the Black Country boroughs and South Staffordshire area. The combined turnover of the group is in excess of £6M, delivering a wide range of community services including supported housing, youth work, childcare and family support, drug and alcohol counselling, skills and employment training, health and well-being services. YMCA BCG employs over 200 staff and also works with around 50 volunteers and voluntary trustees. Job role: To support the Housing Services Manager to ensure the provision of high-quality day-to-day housing management and tenancy sustainment functions of the YMCA's housing stock in Black Country. This includes, but not exclusively, the letting, management, maintenance, administration, rent collection and provision of housing services on all allocated Black Country housing properties. In addition, monitoring and reviewing the progress of residents within the schemes using various tenancy sustainment assessment tool, enabling them to Belong, Contribute and Thrive. Duties: Access to Housing &amp; Tenancy Sustainment 1. To be involved in interviewing applicants and carrying out the appropriate needs and risk assessments and reference checks before offering accommodation. 2. To carry out an appropriate induction to the allocated Black Country housing property once an offer has been made to an applicant. 3. To coordinate or signpost any additional support a resident may require during their time at the YMCA by liaising with internal and external agencies in relation to maintaining their accommodation. 4. To promote the services provided by YMCA Black Country Housing Services ensuring referral agencies and applicants have the appropriate information about the schemes. 5. To keep voids to a minimum on allocated properties by ensuring they are cleaned, prepared and ready to let in the quickest time possible. 6. To complete and record property checks at least monthly (more frequent if required) to ensure residents are adhering to the licence agreement and the property is being kept in a good condition, reporting any property defects in a timely manner. Financial Accountability 7. To be responsible for managing the rent arrears of allocated properties maximising all income, reducing arrears, and ensuring all records are accurate and up to date. Monitoring any rent agreements that may be agreed by the Housing Services Manager. 8. To ensure the Housing Services Manager is aware of any rent accounts that are risky and take proactive action to address in line with the rent arrears policy. 9. Ensure residents claim all entitled benefits including Housing Benefit and other applicable benefits / grants to ensure recovery of rent and service charges. 10. Liaise with Housing Benefit staff to ensure the residents account is active and the resident is aware of their responsibility of providing any information to ensure the housing benefit is paid and reduce all arrears. Housing Management Services 11. Liaise with Housing Benefit Office, Employment Services, Social Services, Probation Services and other authorities as necessary in relation to housing management. 12. Ensure that residents are compliant with and kept fully informed and consulted on matters affecting their Licence Agreement/Tenancy and they understand their rights and responsibilities. 13. Liaise with Housing Service Manager concerning breaches of the Licence Agreement/Tenancy at an early stage and help seek positive resolutions. 14. Make regular visits to the residents in their property to ensure safety and security of the accommodation and deliver and monitor management and support services. 15. Deliver housing services including arranging the servicing of appliances and advice on safe use of equipment and appliances where applicable. 16. Maintain information relevant to the client group including information on issues and organisations relevant to the welfare of vulnerable people. 17. Ensure incidents / issues arising are fully reported and investigated and take action to resolve problem or take holding action until a permanent solution is found. Tenancy Sustainment Support 18. Deliver person centred support to residents living in our supported housing units enabling them to sustain their tenancy whilst working in a Trauma Informed way and deliver services that are culturally sensitive, safe services that people trust and want to use. 19. Ensure that resident's needs are monitored appropriately, and that personal progression is recorded utilising the outcomes star, wellbeing assessment and other tools as required. 20. Proactively engage residents in a range of 1-1 and group interventions enabling them to address their needs and sustain their tenancy. 21. Ensure that all safeguarding concerns are recorded, and action taken where required. 22. To support residents to move on from our supported accommodation when we feel they have the skills to live independently. Enable them to bid on properties as required or consider other suitable housing options for resettlement. Maintenance Tasks 23. Undertake regular visits to the housing properties including communal areas to inspect the accommodation and get resident feedback to ensure that repairs and cleaning of the buildings are carried out promptly to a high standard and that safety and security is maintained. 24. Support residents to raise repairs and maintenance issues or do so on their behalf. 25. Carry out an end of licence visit with the resident to ensure the property is left in a good condition. 26. Complete a void report when the property becomes vacant and submit to the Housing Services Manager / or their representative to minimise void periods. 27. Work to ensure the general security of the buildings including the testing of the alarm systems, CCTV, door entry and communications systems where applicable. General 28. Prepare statistical and other reports as required by stakeholders or as requested by the Housing Services Manager ensuring all administrative functions (including updating rent accounts, the Client Record Management system, Outcome Star, Wellbeing Assessments etc) are carried out efficiency as necessary for the post. 29. Contribute to the review of paperwork, policies and procedures and systems used with the housing services to improve services and ensuring best practice. 30. Promote the aims and purposes of the YMCA. 31. Participate in Housing Staff meetings and other housing related meetings with residents and stakeholders as required. 32. To represent the association at agreed external meetings and report back to the Housing Services Manager. 33. Carry out work responsibilities in line with the Association's policies and procedures including safeguarding, equality and diversity, staff development and ensuring the health and safety of self and others at all times. 34. To carry out any other reasonable duty as requested by the Housing Services Manager or Head of Housing. Person Specification Job role: Housing Support Officer Experience / Qualifications Essential Desirable Current in-depth knowledge of housing issues and legislation, particularly pertaining to homelessness √ Knowledge of the benefits and welfare system √ Knowledge of external bodies associated with and or affiliated to supported housing √ Experience of working in a supported housing environment with young people or vulnerable adults √ Experience of completing reports, support plans, action plans, and tracking progression √ Experience of delivering Trauma Informed Care √ Excellent level of education (literacy, IT and numeracy) √ Training relevant to supported housing and the client group √ NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Housing or Support related field √ Skills / Abilities Essential Desirable Ability to demonstrate an empathetic and person-centred approach √ Ability to demonstrate and understand the importance of effective team working √ Ability to work with minimal or no supervision and to use initiative √ Ability to multitask and prioritise using effective organisation and planning skills √ Ability to solve problems √ Ability to understand and represent service users' rights and best interests whilst liaising with other professionals on the service user's behalf √ Ability to assess changes in service users' needs, health, mood etc and alert others to any potential risks or safeguarding issues √ Ability to build appropriate relationships with young people and vulnerable adults, listen actively and respond appropriately to service users' needs √ Ability to work with discretion, integrity and confidentially in a nonjudgmental way √ Personal Attributes Essential Desirable Can understand the needs of people from diverse cultural, social, and racial backgrounds. √ Can build relationships based on trust and respect and maintain them. √ Can work under pressure, be patient and remain calm in stressful situations. √ Can set boundaries and challenge inappropriate behaviour. √ Is caring, calm, compassionate and approachable. √ Can provide appropriate guidance, support, and advice. √ Is confident, assertive, enthusiastic, motivated, resilient, and committed. √ Can inspire and motivate young people and vulnerable adults. √ Is flexible and can adapt to change. √ Other Essential Desirable Ability to respect the YMCA's Christian ethos √ Willingness to undergo a satisfactory DBS check. √ Have a clean valid driving licence √ THE POST HOLDER MUST AGREE TO AUTHORISE A FULL CRIMINAL RECORDS BUREAU CHECK. √

Housing Support Officer

Trust Housing Association has an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker (Older People) to join our team at Whitelaw Court, Dunfermline, Fife KY11 4SJ. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment as a Supported Housing Worker we will offer you: - <ul> <li>16.75 contracted hours per week worked over average 3 days on a rolling 4-week rota:</li> <li><ul> <li>Week 1: Wed 8.30am-3.00pm; Thurs 2.30pm-9.00pm</li> </ul> </li> <li><ul> <li>Week 2: Wed 2.30pm-9.00pm; Sat and Sun 2.30pm-9.00pm</li> </ul> </li> <li><ul> <li>Week 3: Tues 2.30pm-9.00pm; Friday 1.30pm-9.00pm</li> </ul> </li> <li><ul> <li>Week 4: Mon 2.30pm-9.00pm: Sat and Sun 8.00am-3.00pm</li> </ul> </li> <li>Working every second weekend</li> <li>Competitive hourly rate of £13.00 per hour</li> <li>Generous Holiday Entitlement</li> <li>Paid PVG check &amp; Professional Membership including SSSC</li> <li>Access to paid training and a vocational qualification</li> <li>Option to work additional bank cover hours via our agency</li> </ul>What we're looking for in our Support Workers: You'll be working with our tenants to make sure they receive the support identified in their personal plan ensuring they continue to enjoy as much independence as possible. You will assist with meal delivery and provide support in the dining room, there may also be very occasional kitchen duties. It'll be rewarding looking after those who rely on the support and dedication you'll bring to this important role. Support Worker Skills and Experience: Ideally, you will have an appropriate qualification in Health &amp; Social Care and previous experience of working with older people or other vulnerable members of a community, so you will understand their needs and know how to meet these. If you are successful in joining our team we can provide you with fantastic opportunities to develop your experience or enhance your career in social care and assist with your ongoing continued personal development. To Apply: Please complete and submit our online application form no later than 12 noon on Wednesday 7th May 2025. For an informal chat about this opportunity please contact Carolyn Fisher, Care &amp; Support Partner, on 0131 444 4930 or email at <a href="mailto:CarolynF@trustha.org.uk" target="_blank">CarolynF@trustha.org.uk</a>. We can only accept candidates residing in the UK who already have the right to work documents. All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorships for international applicants, or candidates currently working in the UK on a sponsored visa as we are unable to assist with renewal upon expiry. Click here for Job Description

Supported Housing Worker - ID2843-1277 - Dunfermline (WC)

Housing Officer - Children Services - Croydon Council Salary: Grade 9 £40,755 - £42,324 Fixed Term until April 2026 - 36 hours per week Job Purpose Croydon Council Young People's Service is recruiting for a newly created interim Housing Officer role to develop housing support team for our Care Experienced Young People. About You The post holders will provide additional support whilst working in collaboration with existing services to provide bespoke support arrangements tailored to the needs of our Care Experienced Young People. The post holders will help to enable and empower Care Experienced Young People towards independent living in sustained tenancies within the community. It is essential for post holders to be able to navigate difficult situations relating to housing matters effectively and sensitively, taking into consideration the needs of Care Experienced Young People. The team will be located within the Young People's Service which contains social workers and personal advisors who are the allocated workers Care Experienced Young People. The role will involve working directly with Care Experienced Young People, the Young People's Service teams, Croydon's housing and benefits departments and other relevant partner agencies to provide creative and solution focussed support to address a wide range of housing related needs. This is an exciting opportunity to work in newly created team. Benefits You will be valued for your skills and expertise, supported by the team of experienced professionals, as well as the management at Croydon Council, one of the largest employers in the borough. We also offer: Highly competitive compensation package 29-31 days (grade equivalent) annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays and option to purchase more A pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 20% Continuing Professional Development - genuine opportunities to grow, develop and specialise in your career Management development programmes Investment into your wellbeing Access to Employee Discount scheme with a range of programmes (Cycle Benefit Scheme, GymFlex, Retail Discounts and more) We promote flexible &amp; hybrid working arrangements where possible to support a healthy work-life balance To view the role profile please click here Closing date Sunday, 11th May 2025 @ 11:59pm Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Statement Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role. Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check

Housing Officer - Grade 9 £40,755 - £42,324

Salary: £34,000 per annum pro rata Hours: 37.5 hours per week Location: Hybrid working, with attendance at DAA sites and community events as required The Role We have a new and exciting opportunity for an organised and engaging person to join DAA. The role of Community Engagement Officer focuses on promoting and coordinating a programme of activities that support our prevention aims and improve health outcomes in our communities. The post holder will deliver the "Help With all Your Heart" Community CPR and Defibrillator Training programme to schools, community groups, and organisations across Devon, and support the development of future community training programmes. Key responsibilities include creating networks and liaising with internal and external stakeholders, presenting information and training in an engaging way, and collaborating with various teams to build and maintain good working relationships and deliver joint initiatives. The Candidate The ideal candidate will have experience in first aid or health training, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently. They will also be responsible for planning and organising training programmes and supporting the development of new community training initiatives. Additionally, the role requires occasional physical effort for event setup, and due to the public-facing role, the postholder may be exposed to distressing conversations or circumstances. If you are looking for a new challenge that makes a real difference to the local community, we want to hear from you! The Package Salary: £34,000 per annum pro rata. As a valued member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: - 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata) - Maternity/Paternity &amp; Adoption leave - Pension scheme - Occupational sick pay scheme - Free counselling and financial wellbeing services Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career. More Information and How to Apply To apply, please visit our careers page here, scroll down to 'Community Engagement Officer' and click 'Apply for this job'. The closing date for applications is 9am on Wednesday 7th May 2025. First Interviews will be held in person at HQ, Exeter, on Thursday 15th May 2025. Second Interviews will be held in person at HQ, Exeter, on Wednesday 28th May 2025. If you would like to find out more information about the role, or speak to Louise Raymond, Head of Communications, please contact us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@daat.org" target="_blank">recruitment@daat.org</a>. What's the recruiting process like at DAA? Learn about your experience as a candidate here. Due to the nature of this role, offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check and references. Disclaimer: Devon Air Ambulance reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if a high number of applications are received. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unfortunately unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Community Engagement Officer

Adferiad Recovery delivers a flexible and coordinated response to the exceptional circumstances faced by people with co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions and related issues. Vulnerable people facing complex life challenges need consistent and seamless support to ensure they remain engaged with vital health and wellbeing services - and to prevent them becoming disenfranchised and isolated. Adferiad Recovery harnesses the talents and experience of long-established and leading Welsh charities CAIS, Hafal and WCADA. Our combined expertise in the fields of substance use, mental health, housing, criminal justice, and employment support enables Adferiad Recovery to meet the needs of our most vulnerable with a single, unified, and comprehensive approach. Housing Support Mentor Candidate Pack How to Complete an Application Form If you think you might have these skills, but are not 100% sure, please do still apply and let us decide. We know that certain groups rule themselves out of interesting opportunities assuming that others will be more successful, but please don't be that person. We want to hear from the widest cross section of the community. If you have difficulty accessing this information or would like it in a different format, please contact our recruitment team at [email protected] or 01792 816600 Os credwch fod gennych y sgiliau hyn, ond nad ydych 100% yn siŵr, gwnewch gais o hyd a gadewch i ni benderfynu. Gwyddom fod rhai grwpiau yn diystyru eu hunain o gyfleoedd diddorol gan gymryd y bydd eraill yn fwy llwyddiannus, ond peidiwch â bod y person hwnnw. Rydym am glywed gan y trawstoriad ehangaf o'r gymuned. Os ydych chi'n cael trafferth cael mynediad i'r wybodaeth hon neu os hoffech chi ei chael mewn fformat gwahanol, cysylltwch â'n tîm recriwtio yn [email protected] neu 01792 816600

Housing Support Mentor

About this job An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Business Support Officers to support the Business and Quality Performance Team in delivering our new private rented property licensing schemes. This entails: Providing financial, administrative and support services to meet the requirements of Enforcement Services. This includes processing and monitoring payments, income and expenditure relating to Enforcement Services. Providing these services in an effective and efficient manner will ensure that a flexible, modern, and effective service is provided that meets the needs of managers and promotes a positive image of the council. Validating and processing applications in respect of licences in accordance with legislation. Developing systems that will monitor that statutory timescales are met with regards to complex legislation, reporting any deficits to and providing monitoring information for the Head of Quality &amp; Business Performance. Providing accurate statistical information for service management and scrutiny. Contributing to the maintenance of accurate and up to date service user records. Supporting the undertaking of daily reconciliations to ensure all monetary values are accounted for and report any discrepancies. Ensuring all documentation and reports are fully auditable and in line with new legislation. About you The successful candidate will have experience of administrative work dealing with a high volume of data and will have a clear desire to undertake on the job learning. They will have the ability to work as part of a team and will be confident in assisting managers, staff and members of the public to resolve their queries.

Business Support Officer

About Us Job Title - Community Engagement Officer (Richmond) Salary - £36,432 - £44,147 per annum Permanent - Full Time Richmond Civic Centre, Twickenham, London Objective of role Are you enthusiastic and do you believe in the power of communities to effect change? Would you like to create positive change in the local communities of Richmond and Wandsworth borough through the role of working for local government and wider partners to listen and respond to residents? If so, this exciting and demanding role may be for you. This role sits within the corporate centre of Richmond Council, to play a key role to deliver the community engagement programme that seeks to inform, involve and engage residents. As a part of the approach towards a 'localised' engagement programme, action has already been taken to ensure that engagement with residents in their local area is genuine, meaningful and ongoing. The role will deliver on the Council's Community Conversation and Outreach Programme, which includes the co-ordination of up to nine in-person Community Conversation events which will be hosted by Ward Members and provide an opportunity for local residents to meet with them to discuss local issues. About the role This role will also focus on engaging residents who are less heard or are covered by the nine protected characteristics as set out in the Equality Act, 2010 and additionally those who are financially insecure. This work will be focused with the priorities being agreed with colleagues in Adults Social Services, Public Health and Achieving for Children. You would be joining an established team which has led some high-profile engagement events and outreach activities. You will build on these foundations and our highly regarded track record and as part of a growing and dynamic team we will together continue to make an impact in the local community and work together to hear from underrepresented groups. You will work alongside officers from across the council and build on existing partnerships, bringing an innovative approach to draw interest into your projects. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience This role co-ordinates engagement and partnership activity with Richmond's communities. You will need to be able to articulate key messages from the Council's engagement strategies, reaching out to wide audiences and encouraging involvement in reaching residents across the borough. This will involve the co-ordination of public events (both in person and online), seminars, and sharing communications, as well as evaluating the same. You will be strong at developing and delivering engagement plans on multiple priorities, with skills in stakeholder engagement, event co-ordination and administration will be key to this role. You will be confident making arrangements in person, by phone and online. You will present to groups and attend events, sometimes in the evening or at weekends. You will also work with elected councillors. This role is in the Community and Partnerships Department working closely with the Voluntary Sector and Partnership teams. The Community and Partnerships Department works across Richmond and Wandsworth borough to engage with residents, voluntary groups and key stakeholders, building relationships and developing strategies to tackle key issues. You will need to be flexible in how you work and regularly re-prioritise what you work on. You need to have good analytical skills and be a strong report writer. You will also be able to translate complex issues into short, community focused messages which you can communicate both in writing and by presenting to groups. Indicative Recruitment Timeline: Closing Date: Monday 12th May 2025 Shortlisting Date: week commencing 19th May 2025 Interview Date: weeks commencing 26th May and 2nd June 2025 Useful Information: Richmond &amp; Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This campaign is anonymised. We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan. Richmond and Wandsworth Councils

Salary and grade: £32,367 per year, Grade 4 (subject to grade evaluation) Contract type: Permanent Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Hybrid/Abbey House, Abingdon Closing Date: Sunday 11 May 2025 (midnight) About the role and what we're looking for The community safety officer is a key role in the community safety team, working with partners to support the South and Vale Community Safety Partnership (CSP) and keep our communities safe. Main duties and responsibilities • Lead on anti-social behaviour (ASB) case management: o act as the first point of contact for residents who report ASB and hate crime to the councils, manage the response and record reports on the appropriate council systems; o utilise the district council/CSP tools set out in the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 to respond to ASB in South and Vale; o organise, support and participate in ASB case conferences and action planning, including chairing meetings; o co-ordinate and chair regular neighbourhood ASB meetings, record and monitor actions and ensure they link effectively with wider partnership working; o provide information relating to ASB for the CSP, councils and other interested parties. • Lead on local community safety projects that support the CSP's priorities (e.g. ASB, serious violence, violence against women and girls): o carrying out Environmental Visual Audits (EVAs) with partners; o analysing crime data and other sources of relevant information (including outcomes from EVAs) to identify relevant projects; o researching best practice both locally and nationally to inform projects; o delivering projects with partners within local communities; • Co-ordinate CSP subgroups (including producing papers, minute taking, chairing meetings and monitoring delivery of actions). • Promote the performance of the community safety team to a wide range of stakeholders through a variety of channels including social media. • Provide advice to council teams and partner agencies on community safety matters. • Undertake such other projects and duties as may be required from time to time. Your essential skills, knowledge, and experience • strong analytical and problem-solving skills • good report writing skills • experience of project management • good IT skills including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet and email • ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines • proven team working skills excellent interpersonal and communication skills - the ability to work with a wide variety or people • able to chair meetings • full driving licence and access to a vehicle You will be required to live within a reasonable commuting distance to the districts. (Although the councils are offering hybrid working arrangements, due to the nature of this role living within a reasonable commuting distance of the districts is an essential requirement.) Your essential qualifications • educated to A level or equivalent standard If you have the following experience or qualifications - it's a bonus • an understanding of community safety work and legislation • experience of partnership working • experience of dealing with ASB cases The benefits we offer • A basic 25 day annual leave per annum, rising to 29 days after five years. You also have all the bank holidays to look forward to and time off between Christmas and New Year. • Flexible working and annualised hours - a flexible approach to work that our employees love! • Salary pay awards - most jobs give scope for a pay increase after six months or the following April (depending on your start date) and we also review salaries each April. • A generous career average pension scheme which includes life insurance of three times your salary • No car park costs as there's ample free parking available • The opportunity to purchase a bike through Cyclescheme (cheaper than directly through a store) so that you can cycle to work • Various schemes to keep you healthy (reduced gym membership, free swims, contributory medical schemes, wellbeing appointments, free eye tests for DSE users, after work sports clubs and more) • We give you two days per year to volunteer within the local community. Interview dates: 19 &amp; 21 May 2025

Community Safety Officer

Vacancy Name Housing support coordinator Vacancy No VN5057 Employment Type Permanent Hours Per Week 37.00 Work Pattern Monday to Friday Location Unit 9 Houndgate, Darlington, DL1 5RF Location Region County Durham Location City Darlington Location Postal Code DL1 5RF Interview Date 13 May 2025 Job Details In partnership with Waythrough, Darlington Borough Council have been successful in their application for funding from Homes England and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) from the Single Homeless Accommodation Programme (SHAP). The funding is to secure 12 properties that will be ringfenced for this project as well as 2 full-time Support Workers. <ul><li>To work as part of a team to deliver support packages for YP in our dispersed accommodation and support YP to maintain their accommodation.</li><li>Complete robust support plans and risk assessment to work towards independent living in the community.</li><li>Working closely with our stakeholders and commissioners and adopting a multi agency approach to provide wrap around support.</li></ul>Please read the full Job Description and Person Specification prior to applying for this position. For full person specifications and job details, please visit this link. Who are we... Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support. We have almost 200 services around England - and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people. Bringing together two big organisations is not a small task and it'll take a while to fully integrate our systems, processes and approaches. That's why you will notice the jobs here are still branded 'Humankind'. Next year we'll be fully integrating our recruitment systems but for now they are separate. Thanks for bearing with us - and don't forget to check out the Waythrough jobs on the Richmond Fellowship and Aquarius job site <a href="https://recoveryfocus.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Recovery_Focus_Careers" target="_blank">https://recoveryfocus.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Recovery_Focus_Careers</a>. What can Waythrough offer you... 🏖 Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years' service) 📅 Annual leave purchase scheme 💰 Enhanced occupational sick pay Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension 👪 Death in service benefit Free Will writing 👓 Eyecare vouchers 🛍 Blue light card discount 💡 Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses 🏠 Work-life balance- flexible working and family friendly policies 🏃 Happy, Healthy You! - our wellbeing offers for our workforce 🤝 Employee Assist Programme and Waythrough Support Networks Waythrough is an equal opportunities employer We value unique perspectives and experiences that everyone can bring, and fully understand the strength in diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. If you have a genuine passion for working for us, we want to hear for you. We also welcome applications from people with lived experience with substance use. If you require support with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at <a href="mailto:people.recruitment@waythrough.org.uk" target="_blank">people.recruitment@waythrough.org.uk</a> Salary Period Vacancy Salary Range 24,020-30,790 DBS Requirement Enhanced Adult/Child Barred Does role require Police/Prison vetting? Not Applicable Driving licence required for role? Yes Applications Close Date 06 May 2025

Housing support coordinator

We are a values-led, charitable organisation that provides more than 60,000 people in Sunderland with a place they can call home. We have a clear vision and a social purpose. We believe that everyone has the right to live in a good quality home that they can afford. We invest millions of ponds every year to keep our existing homes safe and descent. We also play our part in helping to deal with the UK housing crisis by building hundreds of new, modern homes to rent in Sunderland. We'd love for you to join us achieve our vision. Salary : £32,976.00 Job Description: What we are looking for: A full UK drivers' licence is essential, access to a vehicle is highly desirable. A detailed understanding of housing issues, policies and procedures, including Regulatory Standards and Tenant Satisfaction Measures. An understanding of the current issues surrounding social housing and how these affect our customers' lives and needs. Adaptable to meet the travel requirements of the post with the needs of the business, including working remotely or from any of the Group's offices. Highly developed communication, negotiation and mediation and active listening skills. Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly build rapport with customers and external partner agencies while working as an integral part of a team are essential. Demonstrable administration skills including knowledge of Microsoft packages and inhouse systems with proven ability to interpret data, effectively plan workload, adapt to changing priorities, and meet targets and deadlines. We would also love you to have the following, however these are not essential: A housing-related qualification Housing sector work experience Good luck with your application. Some of our great benefits include; <ul><li>31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with an option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year.</li><li>Early finish on Fridays</li><li>Flexible and hybrid working.</li><li>Free Health Cash Plan, with cashback for dental, optical, physio, wellbeing therapies and more, with some free child cover.</li><li>Access to private healthcare through the Health Cash Plan.</li><li>Competitive Aviva pension scheme - Gentoo will contribute up to 10% based on your personal contribution.</li><li>Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme</li><li>Enhanced family-friendly leave</li><li>Car mileage allowance if you use your personal vehicle for business purposes.</li><li>Life assurance cover to the value of 3 times your annual salary</li></ul>

Neighbourhood Coordinator

The role Housing with Support Manager Derby £26,663 This role We are seeking an experienced Housing with Support Manager to provide on-site housing management, which enables people to live as independently with as much choice and control over their lives as possible. You will be part of a team responsible for day to day running of the service providing an excellent level of customer service and ensuring that all regulatory and contractual commitments are met. This should all be evidenced on your CV. What you'll need to succeed<ul><li>To be successful in the role you will need expert knowledge of providing services to older persons, and a good understanding of housing management</li><li>You will be delivering advice and support to customers with a wide variety of needs, and will need to be able to work effectively in partnership with external agencies including the local authority</li><li>As an expert in the area it is essential that you can demonstrate significant knowledge of this customer group and type of service, including a good understanding of safeguarding. You will need to have good administration skills, including the use of IT reporting and procurement systems</li><li>You will work with customers to provide a range of stimulating and interesting activities to support customers' wellbeing and promote a sense of community. Above all you will need to be able to provide a supportive and reassuring presence to our customers, and to be able to respond flexibly during these challenging times.</li><li>Full Driving Licence required</li></ul>To meet our commitment to providing safe, high-quality services to our customers we will complete an enhanced background check with the Disclosure and Barring Service, which will include a check of the Adult Barred list, once an offer employment is made. A new check will be completed every three years. What you need to do now If you`re interested in this role, take a look at the attached Job Description for more details and if it`s the ideal job for you, click `apply now` to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Please can you all ensure that you complete the supporting statement to highlight the qualities that you can bring to the role. Please note :- we do not currently offer visa sponsorship. What's in it for you? Our benefits include:-<ul><li>28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time) per year </li><li>2 volunteering days per year for things like helping out in local communities</li><li>An additional 'Beliefs day' once a year to have an extra a day off</li><li>Supported family friendly approach with extended parental leave</li><li>Enhanced pension with matched contributions of up to 9%</li><li>Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave per year</li><li>Life assurance cover 3 x your salary</li><li>Cycle2work scheme</li><li>Hybrid Working - Dependent on job role and department</li><li>Health cash plan scheme for your everyday healthcare needs which you can add your family members too</li><li>Tenancy deposit - interest free loan to help with rental deposits and season Ticket loan</li><li>Access to extensive learning and training opportunities with Wisebox platform</li><li>Colleague virtual social platform with our workplace pages where you can keep up to date with the organisational activity and link in with colleagues</li><li>Career progression across the organisation with our mentoring/coaching programmes, apprenticeships and career planning support</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme- We are committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues and support this as an organisation</li></ul>About us We are committed to developing and implementing or maintaining sustainability initiatives to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable practices within MTVH. Learn more about our benefits and organisation by viewing our attached document Our promise Here at Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH) we want to capture the value that difference brings and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We work collaboratively 'Serving people better every day' to educate, support and develop all of our diverse employees and the communities that we serve. We are also part of the disability confident employer scheme. We want every employee and every customer to feel comfortable enough to be their true self and are working tirelessly in the background to create an environment that encourages our employees to challenge non-inclusive behaviours and to be mindful of their own and other's wellbeing. We provide a platform of Network groups for employees to share views, tell us what we're doing well and recommend improvements. We want to create a real sense of community and a workforce who feel that their opinions are valued. Our Networks groups are:-<ul><li>Gender</li><li>Ethnicity</li><li>LGBTQ+</li><li>Disability</li></ul>Our core values of Dare, Care and Collaborate demonstrate that we are a people focused business, solving social issues by working together! We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found so we do encourage you to complete the application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Housing with Support Manager

About The Role Are you passionate about maintaining beautiful, well-kept environments? Do you take pride in ensuring communal areas are clean, safe, and welcoming? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! LiveWest is looking for a dedicated and proactive Estate Officer to join our team. This role focuses on cleaning communal areas and undertaking grounds maintenance as a lone worker on our schemes across the Bristol/South Gloucestershire area. Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Maintain Communal Areas: Ensure that stairwells, walkways, laundry areas, and communal rooms are cleaned, kept tidy, and well-maintained.</li> <li>Grounds Maintenance: Keep communal garden areas neat and well-kept using appropriate tools and equipment.</li> <li>Area Upkeep: Regularly clean and disinfect bin areas to maintain hygiene standards.</li> <li>Minor Maintenance: Perform minor repairs in communal areas and report any issues requiring specialist attention.</li> <li>Customer Interaction: Act as the first point of contact for residents, addressing their concerns and directing them to the appropriate teams.</li> </ul> Why Join LiveWest? At LiveWest, we believe in creating vibrant, well-maintained communities where people love to live. As an Estate Officer, you will play a crucial role in achieving this vision. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of our residents. Join us and be part of a team that values dedication, quality, and community spirit. Apply today and help us keep our estates beautiful and welcoming for all! This role is being offered on a full time, permanent basis and will be based in the Bristol/South Gloucestershire area. For further information about this opportunity, please click here to view our candidate information pack. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups, and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. Appointment to the post will be subject to a satisfactory basic check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. About The Candidate To be a successful Estate Officer, you should have the skills, knowledge and experience for a Level 1 role (please see our candidate information pack) and the following: <ul> <li>Ability to carry out cleaning, grounds maintenance and caretaking duties to a high standard.</li> <li>Confident with simple IT such as MS Office, and willing to learn and use repairs reporting systems and other necessary IT packages.</li> <li>Ability to work with minimal supervision.</li> <li>Ability to make decisions confidently in order to resolve issues and deliver excellent customer service.</li> <li>Applies a practical approach to problem solving taking practical steps where required in order to achieve successful outcomes for estate and customers.</li> <li>Ability to handle difficult situations calmly, professionally at all times taking proactive approach to avoiding confrontation.</li> <li>Demonstrable practical skills either in a work or home environment.</li> <li>Desirable: Previous experience of communal cleaning and the use of grounds maintenance machinery.</li> </ul>Other organisations may call this role: Caretaker, Estate Supervisor. Please note: we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role; therefore, you must have the right to work in the UK to submit an application for this role. About The Company Our Reward and Benefits: <ul> <li>Working Style: Hybrid working with 2 - 3 days in the office to support your work/life balance. </li> <li>Generous Annual Leave: Start with 26 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with length of service - and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days (pro rated for part time roles).</li> <li>Pension Contributions: Enjoy up to 9% employer contributions with our Defined Contribution scheme.</li> <li>Health Benefits and Perks: Access to a health care cash plan (worth up to £1,100 annually), virtual GP services, discounted gym memberships, and retail discounts including access to a Blue Light Card.</li> <li>Learning and Development: Invest in your future with ongoing personal and professional growth opportunities.</li> <li>Family Support: Policies designed to help you balance work and family life, including a new child payment.</li> <li>Wellbeing Matters: Priorities your health with mental health support, enhanced sick pay, wellness campaigns, and free flu jabs.</li> <li>Smarter Travel: Save with our Cycle to Work and Car Benefit schemes.</li> <li>Giving Back: Up to four paid volunteering days a year to support our communities. </li></ul>About Us: At LiveWest, we are united by a shared mission: to create a home for everyone. Each of us takes pride in playing our part in achieving this goal. Our values guide everything we do - from how we work together to how we deliver exceptional services to our customers. Collaboration is at the heart of LiveWest, and we believe that we achieve more when we deliver together. As one of the largest employers in the South West, our team of 1,800 talented colleagues provides a wide range of services to our 80,000 customers. We are passionate about nurturing local talent and creating opportunities for people within the communities we serve. We are committed to supporting our colleagues, giving them the autonomy and encouragement they need to thrive and reach their full potential. Together, we are building brighter futures for everyone. Inclusion at LiveWest: At LiveWest, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We believe that our differences drive innovation, creativity, and excellent, and we strive to create an environment where all colleagues can thrive. As a proud member of Inclusive Employers, a Disability Confident Employer, and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we are dedicated to supporting all our colleagues and ensuring that our workplace is welcoming and accessible to all. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our team. LiveWest is dedicated to equal opportunity and actively works to eliminate discrimination and promote diversity at all levels. Join us in our mission to create vibrant and inclusive communities. Make a difference with LiveWest, where every voice is heard, and every contribution is valued. You can read more about Inclusion at LiveWest by visiting our website.

Estate Officer

Overview Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options. Our core values are 'Be open, be compassionate and be bold' and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential. We have an exciting opportunity for a Recovery Coordinator at our South Birmingham Service who has the skills and experience to assess and engage with our service users, ensuring that they access the right intervention at the right time, in a way that best meets their needs. No two days are the same and we treat every person who comes into our service as an individual, so being flexible, curious and a good listener are key. Where: Birmingham - South Birmingham Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week Full Time Salary: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 (depending one experience, pro rata for part time hours) Responsibilities About the role: <ul><li>Supporting service users from point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey </li><li>Provide flexible assertive outreach support to engage service users into treatment across the South Birmingham Service.The key role will be to increase the number of Service Users from within the community who at present do not enter treatment services</li><li>Providing screening, assessment, and recovery planning and onward referral </li><li>Reducing drug and alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community</li><li>Be prepared to work assertively visiting local hostels, community venues, and partners</li><li>Support the daily delivery of an open access/walk in assessment service as well as structured appointment system </li><li>Providing advocacy for access to partnership services </li><li>Working with service users to support social (re)integration, enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives: promoting recovery, resilience, peer support and self-determination</li><li>Support the collation and allocation of incoming referrals and appointments for those requiring an assessment </li><li>Deliver structured content within group settings to service users at various stages of recovery</li></ul>About you: <ul><li>Have a strong understanding of substance misuse issues and experience of working within a similar field</li><li>Experience in delivering substance misuse interventions </li><li>Experience in carrying out assessments of need and risk </li><li>Be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written with good IT skills </li><li>Have a good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services, and good practice </li><li>Be a supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in partnership with a wide range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders </li><li>Ability to manage change successfully in a way that prioritises the needs of service users </li><li>Understand the importance of information governance processes and commit to follow and apply all necessary safeguards </li><li>Seek out learning opportunities to improve and broaden your professional knowledge and skills and to contribute and oversee the learning and development of others </li></ul>What we will give to you: <ul><li>25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Additionally, you'll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years, therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us</li><li>Paid 'Wellness' hour each week along with a 'Wellness' hub and Employee Assist Programme </li><li>Contributory pension scheme </li><li>Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc. </li><li>A friendly and supportive team </li><li>Generous Refer-a-Friend scheme</li><li>Training, career development &amp; progression opportunities </li></ul>Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role. 'If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more here Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (<a href="http://www.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.gov.uk</a>) If this sounds like you and you would like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live, then we would love to talk to you. Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours. Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35) ILW / OLW /Fringe N/A - Outside London Weighting Area If you have any questions or concerns on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Nicola McAlister | <a href="mailto:nicola.mcalister@cgl.org.uk" target="_blank">nicola.mcalister@cgl.org.uk</a> | 07469355964 This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

Recovery Coordinator

Job Description Salary range: £33,912 - £35,982 p.a. inc. London weighting Contract: Fixed term - 12 Months Hours of work: 36 hours per week Location: Civic centre and Remote working Help support a vibrant housing management service. Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent's diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here. The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us. The Post This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic housing support team &amp; help drive forward the services of the housing management department at Brent Council. The post holder will be working closely with other service teams within the Housing department to deliver core administrative functions such as, processing invoices, raising purchase orders, triaging customer requests &amp; complaints and managing subject access requests from residents. The Person We are looking for a very organised individual with excellent time management skills. The successful candidate will be able to show they have the ability to manage multiple workstreams, think outside the box to resolve enquires &amp; requests and confidently show capability of working both within a team and independently. Desirably you would have experience of using Oracle to manage purchase orders &amp; invoices with an understanding of Account payables processes but these are not essential. Closing date: Sunday 4 May 2025 (23:59) Additional Information If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement. Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application. We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances. The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found here. Brent has a positive approach to flexible working. As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including "non-visible" disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on <a href="mailto:recruitment@brent.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@brent.gov.uk</a> Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION Title: Housing Support Officer Salary: £12.59 per hour Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Due to the nature of the post evenings and Bank Holidays work may be necessary. Responsible to: Housing Services Manager Location: YMCA Black Country Housing projects as agreed Background: YMCA Black Country Group (YMCA BCG) is the branch of the YMCA global movement in the Black Country. YMCA BCG operates charitable companies &amp; associated trading subsidiaries in the Black Country boroughs and South Staffordshire area. The combined turnover of the group is in excess of £6M, delivering a wide range of community services including supported housing, youth work, childcare and family support, drug and alcohol counselling, skills and employment training, health and well-being services. YMCA BCG employs over 200 staff and also works with around 50 volunteers and voluntary trustees. Job role: To support the Housing Services Manager to ensure the provision of high-quality day-to-day housing management and tenancy sustainment functions of the YMCA's housing stock in Black Country. This includes, but not exclusively, the letting, management, maintenance, administration, rent collection and provision of housing services on all allocated Black Country housing properties. In addition, monitoring and reviewing the progress of residents within the schemes using various tenancy sustainment assessment tool, enabling them to Belong, Contribute and Thrive. Duties: Access to Housing &amp; Tenancy Sustainment 1. To be involved in interviewing applicants and carrying out the appropriate needs and risk assessments and reference checks before offering accommodation. 2. To carry out an appropriate induction to the allocated Black Country housing property once an offer has been made to an applicant. 3. To coordinate or signpost any additional support a resident may require during their time at the YMCA by liaising with internal and external agencies in relation to maintaining their accommodation. 4. To promote the services provided by YMCA Black Country Housing Services ensuring referral agencies and applicants have the appropriate information about the schemes. 5. To keep voids to a minimum on allocated properties by ensuring they are cleaned, prepared and ready to let in the quickest time possible. 6. To complete and record property checks at least monthly (more frequent if required) to ensure residents are adhering to the licence agreement and the property is being kept in a good condition, reporting any property defects in a timely manner. Financial Accountability 7. To be responsible for managing the rent arrears of allocated properties maximising all income, reducing arrears, and ensuring all records are accurate and up to date. Monitoring any rent agreements that may be agreed by the Housing Services Manager. 8. To ensure the Housing Services Manager is aware of any rent accounts that are risky and take proactive action to address in line with the rent arrears policy. 9. Ensure residents claim all entitled benefits including Housing Benefit and other applicable benefits / grants to ensure recovery of rent and service charges. 10. Liaise with Housing Benefit staff to ensure the residents account is active and the resident is aware of their responsibility of providing any information to ensure the housing benefit is paid and reduce all arrears. Housing Management Services 11. Liaise with Housing Benefit Office, Employment Services, Social Services, Probation Services and other authorities as necessary in relation to housing management. 12. Ensure that residents are compliant with and kept fully informed and consulted on matters affecting their Licence Agreement/Tenancy and they understand their rights and responsibilities. 13. Liaise with Housing Service Manager concerning breaches of the Licence Agreement/Tenancy at an early stage and help seek positive resolutions. 14. Make regular visits to the residents in their property to ensure safety and security of the accommodation and deliver and monitor management and support services. 15. Deliver housing services including arranging the servicing of appliances and advice on safe use of equipment and appliances where applicable. 16. Maintain information relevant to the client group including information on issues and organisations relevant to the welfare of vulnerable people. 17. Ensure incidents / issues arising are fully reported and investigated and take action to resolve problem or take holding action until a permanent solution is found. Tenancy Sustainment Support 18. Deliver person centred support to residents living in our supported housing units enabling them to sustain their tenancy whilst working in a Trauma Informed way and deliver services that are culturally sensitive, safe services that people trust and want to use. 19. Ensure that resident's needs are monitored appropriately, and that personal progression is recorded utilising the outcomes star, wellbeing assessment and other tools as required. 20. Proactively engage residents in a range of 1-1 and group interventions enabling them to address their needs and sustain their tenancy. 21. Ensure that all safeguarding concerns are recorded, and action taken where required. 22. To support residents to move on from our supported accommodation when we feel they have the skills to live independently. Enable them to bid on properties as required or consider other suitable housing options for resettlement. Maintenance Tasks 23. Undertake regular visits to the housing properties including communal areas to inspect the accommodation and get resident feedback to ensure that repairs and cleaning of the buildings are carried out promptly to a high standard and that safety and security is maintained. 24. Support residents to raise repairs and maintenance issues or do so on their behalf. 25. Carry out an end of licence visit with the resident to ensure the property is left in a good condition. 26. Complete a void report when the property becomes vacant and submit to the Housing Services Manager / or their representative to minimise void periods. 27. Work to ensure the general security of the buildings including the testing of the alarm systems, CCTV, door entry and communications systems where applicable. General 28. Prepare statistical and other reports as required by stakeholders or as requested by the Housing Services Manager ensuring all administrative functions (including updating rent accounts, the Client Record Management system, Outcome Star, Wellbeing Assessments etc) are carried out efficiency as necessary for the post. 29. Contribute to the review of paperwork, policies and procedures and systems used with the housing services to improve services and ensuring best practice. 30. Promote the aims and purposes of the YMCA. 31. Participate in Housing Staff meetings and other housing related meetings with residents and stakeholders as required. 32. To represent the association at agreed external meetings and report back to the Housing Services Manager. 33. Carry out work responsibilities in line with the Association's policies and procedures including safeguarding, equality and diversity, staff development and ensuring the health and safety of self and others at all times. 34. To carry out any other reasonable duty as requested by the Housing Services Manager or Head of Housing. Person Specification Job role: Housing Support Officer Experience / Qualifications Essential Desirable Current in-depth knowledge of housing issues and legislation, particularly pertaining to homelessness √ Knowledge of the benefits and welfare system √ Knowledge of external bodies associated with and or affiliated to supported housing √ Experience of working in a supported housing environment with young people or vulnerable adults √ Experience of completing reports, support plans, action plans, and tracking progression √ Experience of delivering Trauma Informed Care √ Excellent level of education (literacy, IT and numeracy) √ Training relevant to supported housing and the client group √ NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Housing or Support related field √ Skills / Abilities Essential Desirable Ability to demonstrate an empathetic and person-centred approach √ Ability to demonstrate and understand the importance of effective team working √ Ability to work with minimal or no supervision and to use initiative √ Ability to multitask and prioritise using effective organisation and planning skills √ Ability to solve problems √ Ability to understand and represent service users' rights and best interests whilst liaising with other professionals on the service user's behalf √ Ability to assess changes in service users' needs, health, mood etc and alert others to any potential risks or safeguarding issues √ Ability to build appropriate relationships with young people and vulnerable adults, listen actively and respond appropriately to service users' needs √ Ability to work with discretion, integrity and confidentially in a nonjudgmental way √ Personal Attributes Essential Desirable Can understand the needs of people from diverse cultural, social, and racial backgrounds. √ Can build relationships based on trust and respect and maintain them. √ Can work under pressure, be patient and remain calm in stressful situations. √ Can set boundaries and challenge inappropriate behaviour. √ Is caring, calm, compassionate and approachable. √ Can provide appropriate guidance, support, and advice. √ Is confident, assertive, enthusiastic, motivated, resilient, and committed. √ Can inspire and motivate young people and vulnerable adults. √ Is flexible and can adapt to change. √ Other Essential Desirable Ability to respect the YMCA's Christian ethos √ Willingness to undergo a satisfactory DBS check. √ Have a clean valid driving licence √ THE POST HOLDER MUST AGREE TO AUTHORISE A FULL CRIMINAL RECORDS BUREAU CHECK. √

Who is Warlord Games Warlord Games is the World's leading historical wargames company, with a mission to bring the joys of wargaming to the world. Our games are evocative and fun, capturing the pageantry and drama of warfare, and our miniatures are both historically faithful and packed with character and dynamism. We are looking for Community Managers to grow our wonderful hobby both locally and globally. What will the job involve? Building hobby communities by creating inspirational content - running painting and modelling demonstrations, organising inspiring gaming events that embrace all styles of play from competitive tournaments to narrative campaigns and acting as an ambassador for the hobby and the Warlord Games brand. You'll be doing this in-person at events and in stores, as well as posting online regularly to gain a highly engaged following, including livestreamed content. Who are we looking for? You'll need to be passionate about wargaming, though you don't need an encyclopedic knowledge of history or wargames rules - a desire to learn, explore and share your passion is far more important. You're the kind of person who never gets tired of demonstrating the joys of wargaming to a diverse audience. You'll be encouraged to contribute your own ideas and to try new initiatives, so you'll need to be entrepreneurial to succeed. What support will you get? We're a small company so you'll need to be pretty self reliant. What you will have is practical support from some of the most experienced people in wargaming, and more importantly every single person in Warlord Games cheering you on and helping however they can. We'll pay you fairly and ensure you share in the value of the community you build. How to apply. Send your CV along with a letter telling us about why this is the perfect job for you. Hours: 37.5 Location: UK based Contract: Permenent Salary: Depending on experience

Community Manager

Community Manager - Deceit 2 Location: Remote / Hybrid (UK Preferred) Type: Full-time | Permanent WHO WE ARE At WorldMakers, we build deeply social, multiplayer games, and Deceit 2 is our flagship title. It's a blend of trust, betrayal, strategy, and jump scares: built on the power of community. We're now looking for an experienced Community Manager who can lead our efforts to retain, grow, and reignite our player base. You'll be the connection between our studio and the players - the voice, the vibe, and the firestarter. THE MISSION Your job is to make sure the Deceit 2 community feels: <ul><li>Heard</li><li>Hyped</li><li>Hungry to come back for more</li></ul>This means developing strategy, managing day-to-day community ops, running events, reporting on sentiment and retention, and helping shape the future of the game alongside the dev team. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING Day-to-Day <ul><li>Run daily engagement across Discord, Reddit, and social media</li><li>React to community trends, memes, and moments</li><li>Moderate conversations and keep the tone fun but constructive</li></ul> Weekly <ul><li>Create and publish community content (spotlights, memes, videos)</li><li>Share a sentiment/feedback snapshot with the team</li><li>Drop sneak peeks or dev Q&amp;As to keep things buzzing</li></ul> Monthly <ul><li>Build community reports - what players love, what's frustrating, and how sentiment is shifting</li><li>Host themed events like "Liar's Weekend" , fan art contests, or Discord challenges</li><li>Manage winback campaigns that target lapsed players with "Here's what's new!" moments</li></ul> Quarterly <ul><li>Coordinate live AMAs or Fireside Chats with the dev team</li><li>Run community roadmap voting or feedback sessions</li><li>Collaborate with creators for in-game or content-based events</li></ul> WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR <ul><li>2-4 years experience as a Community Manager in games</li><li>Comfortable running Discord communities and Reddit threads at scale</li><li>Great writer - can switch tone from patch notes to memes to crisis comms</li><li>Strategic thinker: knows how to tie community actions to player retention/growth goals</li><li>A people person - approachable, honest, and fun to engage with</li><li>Bonus: Some hands-on content creation skills (TikToks, Shorts, graphic tools, etc.)</li></ul>

Neighbourhood Officer Brent &amp; Harrow Up to £37,000 plus paid business mileage Own Vehicle Required Hyde is looking to recruit a Neighbourhood Officer. As part of Hyde's commitment to improving customer service, Building Safety &amp; improving neighbourhoods, the Neighbourhood Officers goal is to create a secure and comfortable living environment for customers, foster positive relationships with the community and ensure that Hyde meets its legal and regulatory obligations related to customer safety and security. Responsibilities <ul><li>Undertake property inspections across neighbourhoods to ensure Hyde is adhering to regulatory requirements and improving standards.</li><li>Complete welfare and vulnerability checks with customers and produce personal centred risk assessments where applicable.</li><li>Provide a proactive front-line service to customers.</li><li>Foster strong relationships with residents, community groups, and local authorities, promoting a sense of security and trust within our housing communities.</li><li>Responsible for the delivery of operational tasks from the fire safety and building safety legislation across in-scope buildings.</li><li>Monitor and assess potential safety risks and hazards, conducting regular inspections and risk assessments to identify areas for improvement.</li><li>Ensure properties meet all relevant regulatory and compliance standards, including health and safety regulations, fire safety standards, building codes, and any other applicable legislation.</li><li>Maintain accurate records, documentation, and databases related to property management activities.</li><li>Monitor and evaluate the performance of safety-related contracts and service providers, ensuring high standards of service delivery.</li></ul>Essential Qualifications and Skills <ul><li>Previous experience within a site-based Neighbourhood or Housing position.</li><li>Strong organisational and time management skills to effectively prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder engagement.</li><li>Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation.</li><li>Problem-solving skills to address maintenance and tenancy issues.</li></ul> Benefits <ul><li>A fantastic pension</li><li>Life assurance</li><li>Great holidays</li><li>An award-winning flexible benefits package.</li><li>Volunteering days</li></ul>At Hyde, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where inclusivity is embedded in our ways of working, not just a standalone initiative. We believe that the best ideas and solutions arise from a rich mix of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Our commitment is to create a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve, where everyone feels valued, respected, and proud to bring their authentic selves to work. Hyde is a disability confident employer and we are here to support you with any reasonable adjustments that you need throughout the recruitment process. We reserve the right to close this advert as soon as a suitable candidate has been identified.

Neighbourhood Officer

Are you passionate about delivering excellent resident engagement and first-class communication? An exciting opportunity awaits an enthusiastic, professional team player to join the Data and Insight Team as a Resident Engagement Officer. In this role, you will lead resident engagement initiatives, design programs to enhance engagement and support both existing and new resident groups through the development and facilitation of participation and consultation activities. With a strong understanding of regulatory changes and legal requirements for landlords, you will ensure resident involvement is meaningful and impactful. Using data and insights, you'll tailor activities to meet the needs of residents across all tenures and encourage participation from under-represented groups. A strong team ethic, empathy for residents, and flexibility are essential, as you will need to travel to meet residents and attend evening and occasional weekend meetings. If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Katherine Bishop on <a href="mailto:katherine.bishop@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">katherine.bishop@medway.gov.uk</a> In return we offer you:<ul> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li> <li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li> <li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li> <li>Flexible working scheme</li> <li>Travel plan discounts</li> <li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li> <li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li> <li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li> <li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a></li> </ul>We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency. Our declaration fits into our Council Plan priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day's paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. Our organisation: Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula. Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London. We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively. Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction. For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date. Apply Online (External Website)

Resident Engagement Officer

Job Details: Salary range: £39,150 - £40,344 per annum Work location: 145 King Street, Hammersmith, London, W6 9XY Hours per week: 36 Contract type: Permanent Vetting requirements: Enhanced DBS Check Closing date: 4 May 2025 Interview date: Week commencing 19 May 2025 Contact details for informal discussion: Marianne Duffield, Sheltered Housing Manager via email on <a href="mailto:MARIANNE.DUFFIELD@LBHF.GOV.UK" target="_blank">MARIANNE.DUFFIELD@LBHF.GOV.UK</a> About the role At Hammersmith &amp; Fulham, we are ambitious in reforming the council to ensure this is a place for everybody. Within the Economy department, we aim to be efficient in everything that we do. We believe our residents deserve a place that is safe, clean and green, with high quality services they can rely on. We are now recruiting to vacant posts to ensure we are organised in the best way to deliver the Council's vision and ambitions to make Hammersmith and Fulham the best place to live and work. We have redesigned roles to provide a new customer focused service that delivers high quality services to all residents and businesses. In the role of Specialist Housing Officer, you'll have responsibility for ensuring residents receive the support and advice they need. It's a busy, varied role, with no 2 days the same, so if you enjoy variety and the opportunity to work across a broad range of areas, including, welfare, anti-social behaviour, vulnerability, void property management and fire safety. You'll be a problem solver as well as an excellent communicator who enjoys working independently but also as part of a team dedicated to providing a customer focused service. You'll be based at various sheltered housing locations across the borough so you need to be flexible and organised in your approach. Our mission is to be the best council. To do this we need the best people to help build our vision. If you're looking to develop your career in a fast-paced, professional environment whilst making a difference, then we look forward to hearing from you. Please refer to the Role Profile for more information. Our People Values: How we act defines who we are. At the heart of our organisation is a common approach to defining 'who we are'. We are looking for people who can build this into everything they do. We are fair We treat everyone with compassion, dignity and fairness. We value the views and opinion of others, and promote benefits and opportunities for all. We are caring We care about our borough and doing things well. We focus on standards and continuous improvement; learning from our mistakes and celebrating success. We are collaborators We work together for a better society. We work with our residents, businesses, schools, third sector and others for better outcomes for everyone. We are driven We will only settle for the very best. We seek to continually improve and put our residents, customers and businesses at the heart of everything we do. Our commitment to you: At H&amp;F you will have access to a comprehensive total reward package as well as joining a flexible working employer and as such all staff can request flexible working Click HERE to find out more. We believe an inclusive workplace is about the visibility and representation of our local diverse community - it is about open and transparent decision making co-produced with staff and residents. It is about respect for diversity and a shared identity that seeks to encourage fair and transparent recruitment, retention, and career progression. We take a proactive approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion so that it is part of the fabric of the Council with a shared understanding of the role all colleagues play in realising the inclusivity of the workplace. At H&amp;F, our workplace ensures that everybody has equitable access to opportunities. In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equitable access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. To explore more about the work we do towards being an inclusive employer and our commitments to achieve this please click HERE. Asking for Adjustments We are committed to removing barriers in the workplace and this includes adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss any adjustments or request the application form in a different format, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing-peopleandtalent@lbhf.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing-peopleandtalent@lbhf.gov.uk</a> or by post to The Town Hall, King Street, Hammersmith W6 9JU Hammersmith &amp; Fulham Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Corporate Equalities Employment Policy: In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies. We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.

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