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Supported Housing Team Manager Location: Bristol Salary: £36,943 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: Fixed-Term until 31st March 2026 Closing Date: Monday 26 May 2025 Second Step is a leading mental health charity in the South West offering housing, support and hope to thousands of people with mental health and other support needs. Our goal is to inspire hope and deliver change for everybody and every community we work with. The Person Are you well organised with great attention to detail, compassionate and committed to a psychological, adversity and trauma informed approach to service delivery and leadership? Would you thrive in a role that has opportunity for innovation and to work with a skilled and experienced team? We have an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about delivering high quality services to enable clients with complex needs to move towards recovery. Leading our Supported Housing team, you will have knowledge of the support needs of people who have experienced multiple disadvantage and experience of developing and leading high performing teams. You'll work in a psychologically and trauma informed way and be able to develop culture of reflective problem solving and shared learning. Having a background in supported housing or a related field, you will build and develop meaningful relationships with key partners and stakeholders in line with Second Step's values. "I have had an amazing experience with Second Step these past 2 years and if it wasn't for relocating I wouldn't be leaving. The company is so supportive and committed to its staff and service users. Safety and wellbeing comes first and Second Step values are embedded into all we do. I have had the honour and pleasure of working within Supported Housing, a really committed and fantastic staff team." - Previous post holder The Role The aim of the Team Manager is to ensure that our supported housing service runs effectively and to a high standard on a day-to-day basis, meeting targets as agreed with Local Authority Commissioners, Service Manager and the Senior Operations Manager. This includes: <ul> <li>Ensuring clients and staff feel safe and supported</li> <li>Cultivating a culture of hope and courage </li> <li>Ensuring that swift action is taken in the event of incidents or underperformance, with all necessary procedures followed </li> <li>Ensure that robust data collection and monitoring systems are in place and followed by all staff</li> <li>To ensure that an excellent reputation is built for Supported Housing Services - amongst clients, Second Step and wider partners. This includes representing Second Step at wider system meetings</li> <li>Embedding service user involvement across the service</li></ul>Further details of this opportunity can be found in the role profile which you can access from the top of this screen About our Accommodation-based services Second Step provides a variety of accommodation-based services as part of the Bristol City Council commissioned Homelessness Pathways, as well as multiple other housing related services. Currently accommodation-based services are located in Bristol, however, Second Step has services throughout the South West. Second Step is a leading provider of mental health and accommodation services. We offer excellent training and support, and we acknowledge the commitment and dedication of our employees, which is the foundation of our success. We would like to hear from people who share the same belief and values, who are looking for a new challenge and to further develop their skills. '&gt;If you would like an initial informal discussion about the role, please contact Colette Brown (<a href="mailto:colette.brown@second-step.co.uk" target="_blank">colette.brown@second-step.co.uk</a>). Closing date: Monday 26th May, 9am Interview dates: TBC The ability to travel to several appointments daily is essential. For more information and to apply please see our website <a href="http://www.second-step.co.uk" target="_blank">www.second-step.co.uk</a>. Second Step is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community and from people who have personal experience of using mental health services. Unfortunately, Second Step is unable to sponsor applicants from outside the UK.

Supported Housing Team Manager

Job summary An opportunity has arisen for a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join the Mental Health Homeless Team (MHHT) in the role of a Community Psychiatric Nurse. Based in East Brighton Community Mental Health Centre, MHHT is a small multi-disciplinary specialist team providing assessment, treatment and support to homeless or insecurely housed people who have a severe and enduring mental illness and who may have additional substance misuse problems. This post offers the Trust's £2,000 Golden Hello or Relocation Incentive for Band 5-6 Nurses &amp; Practitioners, (pro rata and subject to terms and conditions; please see attached Protocol Document for full details). Main duties of the job You will conduct complex assessments and risk assessments in a variety of settings, and manage a complex caseload as a lead practitioner. We aim to provide a direct and assertive outreach service, working in partnership with other local homeless agencies from both the statutory and voluntary sector. You will require a basic understanding of housing legislation as it relates to Brighton and Hove and be familiar with recent changes in social legislation as it relates to this client group. About us MHHT is a professional team who take great pride in their work. It is a supportive environment with good learning and training opportunities. We would like to encourage professionals who enjoy working in partnership with people who have a complex presentation to achieve their recovery goals to apply. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and person specification document for full details of the role and responsibilities. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and person specification document for full details of the role and responsibilities. Person Specification Qualifications Essential <ul> <li>Registered Nurse with current registration [mental health/LD/Adult], appropriate to the job role</li> <li>Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent</li> </ul> Knowledge/Experience Essential <ul> <li>Significant post qualifying experience in the relevant care group</li> <li>Experience of working alongside people with complex health problems in the designated care group</li> <li>Experience of supervising staff</li> <li>Experience of providing a range of clinical interventions to people in the designated care group with a variety of health problems</li> <li>Experience of conducting clinical assessments including risk assessments</li> <li>Experience of partnership working within and across various statutory and non statutory teams and agencies</li> </ul> Desirable <ul> <li>Experience of supervising staff</li> </ul>Person Specification Qualifications Essential <ul> <li>Registered Nurse with current registration [mental health/LD/Adult], appropriate to the job role</li> <li>Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent</li> </ul> Knowledge/Experience Essential <ul> <li>Significant post qualifying experience in the relevant care group</li> <li>Experience of working alongside people with complex health problems in the designated care group</li> <li>Experience of supervising staff</li> <li>Experience of providing a range of clinical interventions to people in the designated care group with a variety of health problems</li> <li>Experience of conducting clinical assessments including risk assessments</li> <li>Experience of partnership working within and across various statutory and non statutory teams and agencies</li> </ul> Desirable <ul> <li>Experience of supervising staff</li> </ul>Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Employer details Employer name Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Community Mental Health Centre Brighton General Hospital Elm Grove, Brighton BN2 3EW Employer's website

Community Nurse, Mental Health Homeless Team

About the role No day is the same with the variety of responsibilities as a Learning and Development Officer at SSAFA. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring a seamless and enriching learning experience for employees, working closely with the Learning &amp; Organisational Development Manager and the broader People team to foster a culture of continuous learning across the organisation. You will serve as the primary contact for all enquiries, managing the entire lifecycle of learning and development events - from researching external providers to evaluating feedback. Your responsibilities will also include overseeing the Learning Management System (Litmos), maintaining accurate training records, and promoting learning initiatives through internal communication platforms. Additionally, you will support data management and analysis to inform learning strategies and contribute to various development projects. About the team You will join a team of experts in the field of HR, and who believe in working collaboratively to support each other with their goals and priorities. We are advocates for knowledge sharing and open to new ideas or innovative solutions to solve problems or improve processes we have already in place. About you A key attribute we are looking for in you, on top of a passion and drive to learn, is a strong background in managing learning systems and a commitment to driving organisational growth through effective learning initiatives. You will also need to have experience in coordinating and promoting training events. You will be a confident communicator, with excellent literacy and numerical skills in to order to liaise effectively with managers regarding a range of issues or, when required, produce professional documentation to high standards. The team is small so you will need to be able to use your own judgement and initiative to complete day to day tasks. To ensure you can hit the ground running, demonstrable experience of using Microsoft Office products is essential to complete the range of tasks required in this role as well as accurate data/record inputting. About SSAFA SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for the Armed Forces community in their time of need. In 2023 our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 53,000 people, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families. SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. And we are here for that person and their family, any time they need us and in any way they need us. Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business. SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure &amp; Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve. Further information about the role Click here to download the full job description Review the benefits that SSAFA has to offer here If you have any queries or would like to speak to someone about this role, please contact Dominika Sarosiek on <a href="mailto:Dominika.Sarosiek@ssafa.org.uk" target="_blank">Dominika.Sarosiek@ssafa.org.uk</a> for an informal discussion. No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable. How to apply Click on 'Start your application' now. If you need any adjustments to support you with the application process, please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@ssafa.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ssafa.org.uk</a> Closing date: Midnight 18 May 2025. SSAFA reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Interviews: TBC

Learning and Development 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 are currently recruiting a Recovery Coordinator to work as part of the newly implemented Southwest Prisons service delivering psychosocial interventions to service users across HMP Exeter. Our ideal candidate will have 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. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience of substance misuse issues, looking to take the next step in their career with a charity that will support your continued personal and professional development. Where: HMP Exeter - Southwest Prisons Full Time Hours: 37.5hrs per week Full Time Salary Range: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 * Please note: Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours. Responsibilities About the role: <ul><li>Support service users from point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey</li><li>Deliver psychosocial interventions as part of the Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service within the prison estate</li><li>Work in partnership with other healthcare providers as part of an Integrated Health and Wellbeing model</li><li>Advocate on behalf of the service users who are unwilling or unable to engage in treatment</li><li>Proactively follow up with service users that miss appointments to increase opportunity of engagement</li><li>Contribute to risk management processes, including prison ACCT process as appropriate</li><li>Work with service users to support social (re)integration, enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives: promoting recovery, resilience, peer support and self-determination</li></ul>About you: <ul><li>Have a strong understanding of substance misuse issues and experience of working within a similar field ideally within prison/criminal justice </li><li>Be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written with good IT skills</li><li>Proactive and able to work on own initiative with excellent time management and prioritising skills</li><li>Have a good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services, and good practice</li><li>Be a supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in partnership with a wide range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders</li><li>Ability to manage change successfully in a way that prioritises the needs of service users</li><li>Understand the importance of information governance processes and commit to follow and apply all necessary safeguards</li><li>Seek out learning opportunities to improve and broaden your professional knowledge and skills and to contribute and oversee the learning and development of others</li></ul>What we will give to you: <ul><li>25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years' service (capped at 30 days)</li><li>Paid 'Wellness' hour each week along with a 'Wellness' hub and Employee Assist Programme</li><li>Contributory pension scheme</li><li>A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.</li><li>A friendly and supportive team</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'd like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live, then we'd love to talk to you Please note: This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level 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: Dorota Adametz | <a href="mailto:dorota.adametz@cgl.org.uk" target="_blank">dorota.adametz@cgl.org.uk</a> This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

Recovery Coordinator

Overview Do you want to work for an organisation that believes in people? Do you want to use your skills to make a difference to people? As a Dependency &amp; Recovery Coordinator you will help those who use our service to achieve their goals. 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. Due to recently secured funding to work alongside the Ministry of Justice and the Probation Service, supporting adult males within the criminal justice system, we are recruiting for a Dependency &amp; Recovery Coordinator to support the wider team in shaping this new service provision. Our ideal candidate will already be working within the substance misuse/criminal justice field and be looking to move into a more senior role. Empower change within the Criminal Justice System! Are you prepared to make a profound impact on the lives affected by substance misuse? If so, we're seeking an experienced Drug and Alcohol Worker to join our collaboration with Probation in Kent, offering a genuine opportunity to engage in transformative one-to-one therapeutic work with individuals. Step into the heart of Kent and embrace a remarkable opportunity as a Drug and Alcohol Coordinator working closely with Probation. This role isn't just about a position; it's a chance to significantly alter the lives of those seeking support, engaging in impactful one-to-one therapeutic work with each individual. you will carry a small caseload which enables you to undertake real therapeutic work. This role extends beyond its scope; it's about transforming lives and making a lasting impact within our communities. Are you ready to be the driving force behind positive change and build bridges to access treatment. Hours: 37.5 per week - we would consider part time applications. Salary: £27,861.26 - £32,002.30 dependent on experience Where: The postholder will work across East Kent being based in Folkestone or Canterbury. *Please note: Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours. Responsibilities Transform Lives - One Session at a Time! Join us for a truly impactful role that revolves around delivering personalised therapeutic support to referred Adult Males in the National Probation Service region, guiding them through their probation journey. As a dedicated member of our team, you'll create bespoke sessions and activities tailored to individual needs, aligning with an agreed Action Plan to support each person on probation. <ul><li>Crafting Therapeutic Relationships: Engage in transformative one-to-one sessions utilising a tailored suite of interventions from recognised psychosocial interventions to key work, pod sessions, and group work, your approach will foster positive change and promote harm minimisation through your sessions.</li><li>Action Planning Expertise: Strategically devise Person on Probation Action Plans, customising intensity levels based on Low, Medium, or High needs identified by Probation Practitioners. Each contact with individual will be meticulously updated in the National Probation Service Customer Approved System, ensuring seamless tracking and accountability.</li><li>Empowerment Through Engagement: Ensure thorough feedback collection, liaise closely with Probation Practitioners, and report nonattendance, actively contributing to the holistic progress and engagement of individuals. Conduct risk assessments and manage risks, meticulously triage assessments, and facilitate referrals to an array of community support agencies.</li><li>Innovate for Impact: Embrace creativity and innovation in this role, allowing you to adapt and cater to the diverse needs of each individual particularly those from underrepresented communities. Uphold confidentiality while building trusting therapeutic alliances, making consent to share information a cornerstone of your practice.</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, we'd love to hear from you! 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: Geoff King | <a href="mailto:geoff.king@cgl.org.uk" target="_blank">geoff.king@cgl.org.uk</a> | 07717517417 This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

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

Housing Needs Triage Officer

Job Description Would you like to join our support team as an Independent Living Advisor and help us to deliver an excellent service for our residents? This is a great opportunity for anyone who is a customer-focused team player. Reporting to the Independent Living Manager, you will be responsible for providing an intensive housing management service to our customers. This will include developing successful relationships, assisting prospective customers to view properties and settle into their accommodation, assisting in tenancy management matters and ensuring customers understand their rights and responsibilities per their tenancy agreement. The successful candidate will work Monday - Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm and will be working across our sites in Sheffield. You will need to hold a full UK Driving Licence and have access to your own vehicle. Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Accessible service: You will assist customers in accessing housing benefit assistance or financial advice to pay rent/service charges.</li> <li>Promoting independence: You willcomplete referrals for assistive technology, aids and adaptations which will help to maintain customer independence.</li> <li>Health &amp; Safety compliance: You will carry out periodic site inspections and tests to ensure the scheme is fully operational and Health and Safety compliant, as well as monitoring the quality of contractors, such as window cleaning and grounds maintenance.</li> <li>Stakeholder engagement: You will develop and maintain good working relationships with other colleagues across Guinness to ensure a seamless service is delivered to our customers around the general management, maintenance and security of the scheme.</li></ul>Role Criteria: Essential: <ul> <li>Previous experience of working in an advisory role supporting the elderly and vulnerable with a proven ability to foster a spirit of co-operation and a sense of independence within this group.</li> <li>Demonstrable commitment to Equality and Diversity.</li> <li>Ability to adapt communication style to suit individual needs or when explaining technical information.</li> <li>Previous experience in carrying out administrative work including numeracy work.</li> <li>Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.</li> <li>Good verbal and written communication.</li> <li>Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.</li> <li>Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle.</li></ul>If you're interested in joining us and would like to apply for this role, please review the role profile to view all of the key responsibilities and to ensure you meet the essential criteria. TJTGP INDTGP About Us The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for around 140,000 customers nationwide. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our customers, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services. The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Independent Living Advisor

Housing Management Coordinator Cheltenham and Gloucester Permanent, full time (37.5 hpw), Monday to Friday £25,838 to £26,645 per annum and great benefits including Health Cash Plan Home, a place where you belong This is a great opportunity for a Housing Management Coordinator to join our team here in Cheltenham and Gloucester . As our Housing and Property Guru, you'll focus on tenancy support for our customers, ensuring their homes are safe and well maintained. Providing a housing management service, you'll support them to manage and maintain their tenancy and rent accounts with the aim of helping them move on to a secure, long-term accommodation ! Typical day as a Housing Management Coordinator <ul> <li> Making sure that our customers properties are homes they can be proud of, you'll support your customers by engaging and involving them in their tenancies. </li> <li> Help our customers with housing benefit claims, making sure that these are received on their rent account. </li> <li> Where there is a need, you'll also issue and sign warning letters and notices which may lead to attending court. </li> <li> Getting rooms ready for the next customers who needs our help and for maximum occupancy, you'll turn around vacant or vo id rooms / bedsits and flats within set timescales. </li> <li> Ensuring we are health and safety compliant and that maintenance standards are met. </li> </ul>Fancy going home each day knowing that you have helped change our customers lives for the better? You'll do that here, working for one of the top ten Great Place to Work in the UK! You bring <ul> <li> Experience in managing a housing management caseload and overseeing landlord and housing management duties </li> <li> Know-how of re-letting of rooms or units, collecting rents, and taking formal tenancy action when needed. </li> <li> Able to take on a lead role within the team, offering guidance and support to your colleagues </li> <li> The ability to work on your own initiative, positively influencing people from all different backgrounds. </li> <li> A "can do" positive attitude, you're proactive and well organised, and able to work on your initiative. </li> <li> Confident working collaboratively with colleagues in other parts of the business as well as with external partners </li> </ul>Due to limits on our current certificates of sponsorship, we are not able to offer sponsorship to external candidates for this role. This remains under regular review Our team You'll join Debbie Senior Client Service Manager and soon to join our new Client Service Manager and the Cheltenham and Gloucester team, we're super passionate about what we do! We are proud at what we do and great as a team. Looking for a job where you really belong? Where you can be, well you! Bring your uniqueness, brilliant skills and awesome experience to deliver amazing things for our customers. You'll join our team, who come from different walks of life and are here to support you as you make yourself at Home! Job details <ul> <li> Flexible working hours working days Monday - Friday however some flexibility. </li> <li> Based at our service in Gloucester you'll spend your time travelling around the 5 properties within Cheltenham and Gloucester. </li> <li> Able to use technology for creating and updating support plans, making benefit claims and doing tenancy signs ups, </li> <li> To get from A to B, you'll need a vehicle insured for business purposes. The great news is that we'll pay your mileage! </li> <li> You'll need an Enhanced DBS check done and we pay for that. </li> </ul> A place where you belong Great things happen when we can be ourselves at work. We want all our colleagues to be who they truly are here. Our internal diversity networks, peers and allies (Multicultural, LGBTQIA and Disability) support us all to be our best. Together we make Home Group a great place to work ! What's in it for you? <ul> <li> 34 days leave (including bank hols and a "me day" to use for whatever you fancy) increasing to 39, the option to buy 5 more, and time off for volunteering too! </li> <li> Health cash plan saving you from £1140 per annum. We'll cover your costs (and kids if you have them) towards dental, optical, prescriptions, alternative therapies and lots more. </li> <li> Over 800 high street discounts on groceries, holidays and days out. Looking for a new phone, bike or car? Save money with us. </li> <li> We Grow Our Own colleagues (not literally of course!), when you're ready for the next step in your career, you can grow with us! </li> <li> Colleagues really matters to us, that's why we're the 10 th Best place in the UK for Wellbeing. Our tools and support help you when you need them. </li> <li> Learn more about our benefits on our website. </li> </ul> Find out more Click APPLY NOW to see our Housing Management Coordinator Job Description , find out about us and for help to apply . S ometimes we close a job early, so don't delay or you might miss out. Finally, do let us know if there's anything we can do, to help you shine in our process at <a href="mailto:recruitment@homegroup.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@homegroup.org.uk</a>

Housing Management Coordinator

We are currently seeking a Neighbourhood Co-ordinator to join our Neighbourhoods Team in Wakefield. The successful candidate will support the delivery of the 'more than Neighbourhoods' project, helping drive forward change and improvements within the sustainable neighbourhood's service. Working to achieve our service outcomes of delivering high customer and staff satisfaction, ensuring we have effective customer and staff engagement and incremental and sustained improvement in performance. Together Housing Group: We are one of the largest housing associations in the North of England, managing over 38,000 homes across the North of England. We are a non-profit organisation, meaning any money we make is invested back into the company for the benefit of our residents and local communities. As an organisation we are committed to having a Diverse and Inclusive workforce. We would therefore welcome applications from candidates with any of the nine protected characteristics. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident employer. Requirements Outline of key responsibilities for the Neighbourhood Coordinator... <ul> <li>With the Neighbourhood Manager provide effective leadership and management of a neighbourhood management team</li> <li>Responsibility for all operational performance and for the work of front-line staff in the neighbourhood management service to ensure performance targets are met or exceeded and where appropriate, corrective action is taken</li> <li>Working with the lettings, repairs and asset teams ensure that the number of void properties and void loss is kept to a minimum</li> <li>To manage all aspects of tenancy management and ensure action is taken against tenants for breaches of their tenancy conditions such as condition of property and/or garden</li> </ul><ul> <li>To ensure anti-social behaviour cases are recorded and managed appropriately by neighbourhood officers, managing risks and any safeguarding concerns</li> <li>To work with the income teams as appropriate to meet the challenges of welfare reform and minimise rent arrears as well as reduce the incidence former tenant debt</li> <li>To work with the Neighbourhood Manger to achieve continuous improvement culture within the team by developing new ideas and seeking out best practice</li> </ul><ul><li>To be responsible for the appraisal, training, motivation, supervision and performance of all staff for whom the post holder is responsible, through 1:1's, PDR's, coaching and feedback</li></ul>We are looking for someone who has... <ul> <li>A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle</li> <li>Proven experience of managing a front line service </li> <li>Proven experience of managing finance and budgets </li> <li>Experience of working in a customer service environment dealing directly with members of the public in stressful and complex situations</li> <li>Knowledge and understanding of current housing and neighbourhood management issues including legal and statutory regulation</li> <li>Up-to-date knowledge of current housing issues and welfare benefits including the Welfare Reform Act</li> </ul>Benefits In return, we are offering the successful candidate in the Neighbourhood Co-ordinator role... <ul> <li>Starting salary of £39,298</li> <li>27 days holiday (rising to 32 over 5 years' service) + bank holidays </li> <li>A flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies</li> </ul><ul> <li>Your normal working hours will be 37hrs per week Monday-Friday</li> <li>Hybrid Role</li> </ul><ul> <li>Working arrangements are flexible in line with our Smart Working culture so that we deliver an excellent and accessible service for customers. </li> <li>Wide range of technical, professional, and personal development training opportunities </li> <li>Attractive pension scheme </li> <li>Health and wellbeing benefits including access to GPs </li> <li>A range of financial and lifestyle benefits including cycle to work, vehicle leasing and financial advice </li> <li> We have a range of staff support networks, including menopause, culturally diverse, LGBTQ+ and disability. </li> <li>To view the full range of our award winning benefits click on the Employee Benefits Link </li> </ul>THG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient numbers of applicants are received. Therefore, please apply without delay! Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form. INDTHG1

Neighbourhood Co-ordinator

Orbit is a fantastic business and one that's really going places. Orbit was formed in 1967 with the aim of providing good-quality housing for people who would otherwise not be able to afford to buy their own home. Over 50 years later, we're one of the leading housing providers in the UK. Our services have diversified, our housing portfolio has expanded, and our reputation as an innovator within our sector has grown. But one thing that has never changed. Our belief in people and what they can achieve. Your role at Orbit. 6 month contract available - covering schemes across Midlands. We are looking to fill a role within our Independent Living team in the Midlands. Working as relief cover, you will support colleagues across the schemes for short and / or long-term absences. This will involve working at schemes predominantly across Coventry, Warwickshire area, so own transport will be vital. Occasionally you will be asked to cover schemes in Northamptonshire as the Midlands team work together. This will require picking up key aspects of roles at short notice within sheltered and Extra care schemes. You will cover compliance checks, support customers, deal with any issues that come in. This will be a varied role and will involve working at pace. Flexibility will be key to support the Management team to provide solid service to support customers in their homes. What will help you make a difference. <ul><li>Listens and develops a clear understanding of situations/issues/queries, to resolve matters.</li><li>Able to explain detailed information to others to ensure a clear understanding.</li><li>Flexibility to be able to provide relief cover at schemes across a region. Own transport essential. </li><li>Effectively handles disagreements and resolves conflicts in a positive and constructive manner</li><li>Effective problem solving and negotiating skills</li><li>Good understanding and / or housing experience. </li><li>Excellent standard of reading, writing and numeracy.</li><li>Competent user of ICT, with the ability to send emails, compose and print letters, complete online forms and be able to use in-house IT packages such as Microsoft word, outlook and excel.</li><li>Knowledge and/or experience of the issues faced by older people or vulnerable groups.</li><li>Acts professionally in situations which may arouse strong reactions in self or others.</li><li>Experience of working with vulnerable customers and providing support. </li><li>Is self reliant and able to judge when it is appropriate to draw on support.</li><li>Able to have a customer perspective and respond effectively to their needs and expectations.</li></ul>We know that an inclusive environment makes us more accessible and ensures we attract, engage, promote and retain great people. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of background, age, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity/nationality, religious belief, faith or disability. As part of our Armed Forces Covenant commitment, we welcome ex-services professionals to consider career opportunities at Orbit. Why Orbit? Rewarding your contribution. We understand that everyone has different needs when it comes to benefits. That's why we have created an attractive benefits package with the option to select and purchase flexible benefits to suit your individual circumstances. Some of our core benefits include: <ul><li>Group bonus potential up to 15% of salary</li><li>27 days annual leave plus bank holidays and the "Orbit day"</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Excellent contributory pension scheme</li><li>Life assurance</li><li>A great pick and mix of flexible benefits including the option to buy and sell holiday and much more</li></ul>Our culture and purpose. We know that great people are central to achieving our ambitions and as such we want everyone to have a voice and make a positive difference. We are proud to be a Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to work for, this demonstrates we place people at the heart of everything we do. We continue to create a culture that celebrates diversity and an environment where everyone feels able to contribute towards achieving together. We support our colleagues to be at their best through our wellbeing programme #ThisIsMe, our corporate learning programme, opportunities for professional development, our innovative approaches to making the world and our homes a greener place and our leading reward and recognition package. Because of this our people tell us Orbit is a great place to work for. At Orbit, our people are enthusiastic and passionate about making a real difference to our customers and communities. We are one team where everyone is connected and encouraged to have the freedom to think differently. Each year we build many new affordable homes and manage a total portfolio of around 45,000 properties. Over 100,000 people live in an Orbit home and our innovative approach empowers every one of them to grow and thrive. We are commercially driven. The more profit we make, the more we invest into the communities that we work for, improving services and playing a key role in driving UK housing growth. Work for Orbit. Believe in people. We have so much more that we'd like to share with you so please submit your CV demonstrating the value you could bring to Orbit. We put the safeguarding of our customers, colleagues and contractors at the heart of everything we do and as such, certain roles will be subject to a DBS check.

Independent Living Relief Scheme Officer - FTC

Lettings Officer - Secondment Opportunity for 10 months within the Access and Allocations team The current position has arisen following the secondment of the post holder. The Lettings Officer is responsible for the allocation of council and housing association properties that become available in the borough. The post holder must be able to manage a demanding workload and be committed to providing excellent customer care. He/she must be able to respond to written enquiries from Members, MPs, Senior Managers and the public and must have a good understanding of allocations and homelessness legislation and best practice. We are looking for someone who is well organised and can work well under pressure and as part of a very busy lettings team. Closing Date : 23rd May 2025 For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contactElizabeth Osibo; <a href="mailto:elizabeth.osibo@royalgreenwich.gov.uk" target="_blank">elizabeth.osibo@royalgreenwich.gov.uk</a> 020 8921 2941 If you require any assistance in viewing or accessing this opportunity, please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@royalgreenwich.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@royalgreenwich.gov.uk</a> or call 020-8921-8977 Diversity Statement: Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. High Volume Applications: Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should there be a high volume of applications received. Advert Close: All vacancies close at midnight unless otherwise stated. Salary: Salaries advertised are for a standard working week of 35 hours unless otherwise stated. Please use this 'Salary Calculator to help you calculate a pro rata salary. Our Staff Values: Our Staff Values are important to us. Candidates will be continuously assessed against our staff values throughout the recruitment process. Where candidates demonstrate views and behaviours that do not meet the standards of our staff values, we reserve the right to reject their application/ registration.

Lettings Officer

Annual salary: up to £28,917.00 Housing Support Officer Scunthorpe, Grimsby and Cleethorpes Salary up to £28,917 per annum Full time - Permanent, 40hrs per week, Monday to Friday Including company vehicle and fuel card or £3,500 company car allowance Mears provides temporary accommodation to asylum seekers whilst their claim is being assessed in three regions: Northeast, Yorkshire and Humber, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. At the end of May 2021 Mears had over 19000 service users across the three regions. Mears work in partnership with central and local Government, registered providers, tenants, landlords and investors to find solutions to homelessness, provide more social and affordable housing and create specialist housing for people with care needs. About the Role: Due to contract expansion, we are seeking for a Housing Support Officer to join our team. This is an exciting position that works exclusively to support Asylum seekers going through their right to work Asylum application process with the home office. The ideal candidate will be resilient, trustworthy, caring, a people person and extremely empathetic to others. As a Housing Support Officer every day is different, no day is the same. Although this role comes with it challenges it is an extremely rewarding role. As a Housing Support Officer your main duties will include but not limited to ensuring service users are supported at various stages of their Asylum application process including any safeguarding and welfare issues you come across, providing practical and emotional support to service users, monitoring service users' wellbeing and support needs and ensuring all records are updated and accurate for home office audit purposes. It is essential to maintain boundaries and being resilient to ensure a professional and a well-defined service is provided to always meet the needs of the service users. Role Criteria: <ul><li>Experience of working with vulnerable and diverse client groups</li><li>Experience and understanding of safeguarding</li><li>Ability to identify individuals and family need and recognise the required support packages to maintain independence</li><li>Experience working with mental health and or challenging behaviour</li><li>To communicate effectively with colleagues, local authorities, and service users</li><li>Experience with record keeping and risk assessments</li><li>Ability to work under own initiative</li><li>Resilient</li><li>You will be supportive, trustworthy, a good listener, approachable and empathetic to others</li><li>Flexible and happy to travel</li><li>Full UK driving license</li></ul>All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. As part of the recruitment process for this role, we will carry out a DBS &amp; BPSS check, as well as Security Clearance. For these checks to be completed, we will require from you the relevant identification, including Proof of Address, References, a valid passport and proof that you have lived in the UK for the last 5 years. Benefits we can offer you <ul><li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!</li><li>Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.</li><li>Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more</li><li>Family friendly policies</li><li>Company Vehicle and Fuel Card</li><li>Access to EAP Counselling sessions</li></ul>Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact: Beth Dunford (<a href="mailto:beth.dunford@mearsgroup.co.uk" target="_blank">beth.dunford@mearsgroup.co.uk</a>) If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way. At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all. We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers. In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.

Housing Support Officer

Job Description LATIMER PRIMARY SCHOOL PREMISES OFFICER VACANCY Closing Date for applications: Monday 2nd June 2025, 10:00 am Start Date: July 2025 (or as soon as possible) Salary: £27,717 to £30,066 Contract Details: Permanent, full-time role (37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year) Are you looking for a rewarding, interesting, busy and multifaceted role, in a genuinely lovely place to work? At Latimer our vision &amp; values centre around 'Developing Responsibility and Caring About Achievement'. We are a 'happy and harmonious school' with high levels of staff satisfaction and wellbeing. We are seeking to appoint a Premises Officer who has an excellent track record and the ability to lead a highly effective school site and premises team. Due to the retirement of our current Premises Officer, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to work in a Leicestershire LA maintained, large primary school, rated good &amp; largely outstanding by Ofsted and situated between the border of Leicester City and the beautiful Bradgate Park. We are looking for someone who: <ul> <li>can effectively oversee the maintenance and security of our school buildings and grounds.</li> <li>will ensure the cleanliness and safety of all school facilities.</li> <li>can lead our team of cleaning staff.</li> <li>will be able to manage contractors and service providers to ensure high standards of work completed.</li> <li>will conduct regular inspections and address any maintenance issues promptly.</li> <li>can fulfil the full list of duties, skills and knowledge as outlined in the job description and person specification.</li> <li>will work within the required health &amp; safety regulations and in accordance with the school and Local Authority policy &amp; procedures.</li> <li>has good interpersonal and communication skills. </li> <li>embodies a proactive approach to their daily role, enabling our senior leaders and teachers to focus upon delivering the best possible education and care for our pupils.</li> <li>possesses resilience, positivity, drive and energy; a self-motivated team player who leads by example and has a good sense of humour.</li></ul>In return we can offer you: <ul> <li>polite, friendly &amp; well-behaved pupils, who are a joy to serve.</li> <li>a welcoming, caring and hard-working staff team.</li> <li>a highly supportive, ambitious and collaborative leadership team and governing body.</li> <li>a workplace that values work/life balance and staff wellbeing. </li> <li>a degree of flexibility in determining annual leave.</li> <li>a degree of negotiation around shift patterns / working hours.</li> <li>a part-time Premises Assistant to support with some daily tasks and locking up.</li> <li>an external security company employed to respond to alarm call-outs.</li> <li>support from Local Authority and a range of training from external providers.</li> <li>a large, dedicated office &amp; storage space.</li></ul>Latimer is a fantastic place to work and learn. We hope this role attracts individuals who have the skills and experience we need, and who also love working with children and people from all walks of life. If this sounds like you, we warmly welcome your application! SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT: Latimer Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to safeguarding checks including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) before appointment is confirmed. JOB INFORMATION: PAY, WORKING HOURS &amp; HOLIDAY ENTITLEMENT Pay details: Grade 8 (£27,717* to £30,066* per annum) *2024/25 rates - pay award for 2025/26 to be confirmed following national pay agreement Full time role: 37.5 hours per week Please note this role carries an entitlement to 25 days holiday per year (in addition to all public/bank holidays), to be taken during school holiday periods. Staff with above 5 years' service are entitled to 30 days holiday per annum. Shift pattern: Monday to Friday 7am to 11am / 2.00pm to 5:30pm during term time. Please note 'split shifts' are a requirement for this role, however we may be able to consider a degree of flexibility around the working hours and/or offer some days without a split shift (for example 7am to 3pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break). Additional flexibility around shifts may also be built into school holiday periods. We currently have 1 late letting on a Tuesday evening (7:30pm finish), and host a handful of evening sessions each term which require a later finish than usual (parents' evenings, school plays, etc). The premises officer is not required to lock up after governor meetings. APPLICATION PROCESS Start date: July 2024 (or as soon as possible) Closing date for applications: Monday 2nd June 2025 (closes 10:00 am) Shortlisting and invites to interview: Monday 2nd June 2025 (afternoon) Anticipated interview date: Wednesday 4th June 2025 How to apply: Please submit a completed application form alongside a cover letter of no more than 2 sides (minimum font size 12). Applications should be submitted via eteach, emailed to <a href="mailto:office@latimer.leics.sch.uk" target="_blank">office@latimer.leics.sch.uk</a> or posted to Latimer Primary School. Queries or requests to visit the site should be made to our Co-Headteachers, Claire Moran and Michelle Swarbrook, via the school office. Shortlisting will focus on candidates meeting the person specification essentials &amp; desirables and we therefore encourage you to use this document when forming your application and to visit the site before applying. References for short-listed candidates will be requested prior to the formal interviews. Please request our job description, person specification and recruitment pack from our school office 01162362138 / <a href="mailto:office@latimer.leics.sch.uk" target="_blank">office@latimer.leics.sch.uk</a> for more information. THIS IS AN EMSS FEATURED JOB (EMSSFJ)

Premises Officer

Job Description Salary range: £38,934- £40,755 p.a. (plus fantastic benefits) Contract: Permanent Hours of work: 36 hours per week Location: New Horizon Centre other locations from time to time An excellent opportunity... 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 Be a Lifeline for Families Facing Homelessness We're looking for passionate, resilient individuals to join our specialist service, helping families and pregnant people facing homelessness. In this fast-paced and dynamic role, you will: <ul> <li>Assess the circumstances and needs of households facing homelessness </li> <li>Identify practical and sustainable housing solutions </li> <li>Work collaboratively with partners to prevent and relieve homelessness</li></ul>You'll be based at our office in Wembley on a rota basis, with the flexibility to work from home on some days. The Person Compassion, Determination, and Drive Experience in the homelessness sector isn't essential-we provide full training. What matters most is your drive, compassion, and ability to learn quickly. If you thrive under pressure, are eager to learn, and have a strong sense of purpose, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. What we're looking for: <ul> <li>A strong interest in homelessness and housing issues </li> <li>The ability to learn quickly-full training will be provided </li> <li>A customer-focused mindset with excellent communication skills </li> <li>Proactive problem-solving and resilience in a fast-moving environment</li></ul>This is more than just a job-it's an opportunity to change lives, make a difference, and build a meaningful career. Take the first step toward a rewarding future and apply today! Our Offer to You In addition to your salary, you will also get to enjoy the following benefits: <ul> <li>Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home 2 days per week (laptop provided) </li> <li>27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing to 31 days plus 8 bank holidays after 5 years continuous service</li> <li>Very generous employer pension contribution</li> <li>A wide range of family friendly policies such as parental leave</li> <li>Access to our Zipcar scheme </li> <li>Access to our Employee Assistance programme for free confidential counselling</li> <li>Season ticket loan for public transport</li> <li>Cycle to work scheme and good onsite facilities</li> <li>Access to affordable parking nearby</li> <li>Access to My Brent Rewards for big brand discounts, local offers and money off for travel, cinema and shopping vouchers. </li></ul>Closing date for the redeployees: Wednesday 14 May 2025 (23:59) Closing date: Friday 23 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

Homelessness Prevention and Relief Officer

Salary: £27,770.00 per annum Contract type: Permanent Working pattern: Full-time Closing date: 25 May 2025 at midnight Interview date: TBC How to apply: Supported Housing Support Worker | YMCA DownsLink Group 37.5 hours per week / permanent / working onsite on a seven-day rolling rota, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, increasing life skills and self-confidence, and improving emotional wellbeing and mental health. Eastbourne Services provides 24 hour supported accommodation for 50 young people at risk of homelessness across two sites. We adopt a trauma informed and psychologically informed approach to supporting our residents to help them build essential life skills, identify their goals and work towards aspirations so that they can move on to enjoy fully independent futures. We have a dedicated team of Support Workers, Night Workers and additional Bank Workers who provide support, guidance, and signposting around areas such as housing, budgeting, living skills, jobs and relationship building. Each Support Worker holds a caseload of residents and meets with them weekly to build a support plan and help them achieve their goals. We are looking for a Supported Housing Support Worker to join our Eastbourne Foyer team. Main areas of responsibilities are: Housing <ul><li>Coach young people to manage their occupancy agreement and adhere to house rules, in preparation for independent living. </li><li>Promote a credit culture, encouraging young people to keep up to date with all payments for rent.</li><li>Maintain up-to-date knowledge of housing and welfare benefits for young people and be well-informed on significant changes to housing law.</li><li>Deal effectively with non-compliance issues, such as non-payment of rent or damage to room, using restorative practices and working collaboratively with the rest of the team.</li></ul>Coaching and Engagement <ul><li>Coach young people so they can articulate their aspirations and ambitions and take the lead in acquiring the skills they need to live independent and fulfilling lives.</li><li>Ensure young people are encouraged to take responsibility for their own personal development, to engage with the services on offer and build strong networks and connections within the local community. </li><li>Ensure consistent standards of safeguarding and Trauma Informed Practice when supporting young people, observing our safeguarding procedures, and keeping yourself and residents safe by respecting professional boundaries.</li><li>Maintain client records on In-Form (client database) detailing the young person's journey in relation to their strengths and needs, any risks, and any outcomes (to monitor service performance). </li></ul>General <ul><li>Work as part of a team, on a rota shift pattern, ensuring young people at the service have non-judgemental, objective, and supportive staff during the day/evening, along with taking responsibility for personal safety during periods of lone working</li><li>Contribute to a great working environment, with a calm, yet assertive manner, being able to handle potentially difficult situations.</li><li>Participate in relevant continuing professional development and utilise Reflective Practice Supervision as part of leading psychologically informed practice. </li></ul>There will be times when lone working will be a requirement for this role, but you will get to know the team and service, along with an induction and training prior to starting on a rota. Please download the job profile for full role details. If you're enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate. This is a dynamic and varied role; you will be passionate about being involved in the support and growth of young people. Experience and Knowledge <ul><li>Experience relating to housing, support work, and/or working with young people at risk</li><li>Experience of working proactively with a caseload of young people with multiple and complex needs to enable them to achieve independent living. </li><li>Knowledge of statutory and voluntary resources available to young people with multiple and complex needs.</li><li>Knowledge of good safeguarding procedures in relation to young people and the ability to maintain effective professional boundaries.</li><li>Demonstrated confidence and competence in recording notes/actions in service log, incident forms and health and safety check lists.</li></ul>Skills and Abilities <ul><li>Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing for appropriate recording of a resident's progression, and to evidence outcomes achieved.</li><li>Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders, including signposting and advocating for clients as necessary. </li><li>Ability to work autonomously, and use own initiative, as well as being part of a team.</li><li>Clear verbal and written communication skills, good IT, and keyboard skills.</li><li>Ability to de-escalate volatile situations and manage challenging behaviour appropriately.</li></ul>If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact <a href="mailto:Jane.Morgan@ymcadlg.org" target="_blank">Jane.Morgan@ymcadlg.org</a> Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at <a href="mailto:Recruitment@ymcadlg.org" target="_blank">Recruitment@ymcadlg.org</a> CLOSING DATE: Sunday 25 May 2025 at midnight. We reserve the right to close this advert early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible. TO APPLY: Supported Housing Support Worker | YMCA DownsLink Group Additional Information Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

Supported Housing Support Worker

Job description Full Time, Permanent Lead a progressive multi-disciplinary Housing Development Team in providing the development of new homes for the local authority Transforming Bristol's housing. Regularly voted to be one of the best places to live in the UK, Bristol is celebrated as one of the most liveable cities in the country with excellent green credentials, access to open space and a vibrant cultural scene. With a population of nearly 500,000 people and growing, Bristol City Council is determined to make sure this prosperity and the opportunities that come with it benefit everyone, through the provision of new homes and business opportunities in sustainable mixed-use communities. Bristol City Council is currently undertaking its biggest affordable housing delivery drive for decades. We are delivering the <a href="https://www.bristol.gov.uk/files/documents/9040-homes-for-bristol-interim-affordable-housing-delivery-plan-2025-27/file" target="_blank">https://www.bristol.gov.uk/files/documents/9040-homes-for-bristol-inter…</a> which is targeted to deliver over 3000 new council homes over the next 5 years. This is additional to the affordable Homes being delivery through our Registered Provider Partners and own housing development company, Goram Homes. What will I be doing? You'll enjoy a variety of responsibilities leading a housing development team to support the delivery of the Council New Build Housing Programme. Your role will focus leading a small team through the direct delivery of sites through feasibility studies, option appraisals, planning applications, detailed design, procurement, legals, construction, and acquisitions of properties from other providers and the market through to the successful handover of the homes to the client delivering the development of new council homes across the city, ensuring policies, procedures, budgets and timescales are adhered too. This will include producing regular programme and project progress reports. You will be involved in commissioning project work to support the delivery of new affordable housing developments, helping develop policies and procedures that underpin delivery, as well as planning and leading community consultation events. You will create and maintain strong working relationships with a range of internal and external partners including the Council's Development Management, Legal, Highways and Finance teams, other Council services; Homes West Registered Provider Partners; Housing Organisations; Homes England and community anchor organisations and will take relevant reports to senior management and the Policy committees. What do I need to have? If you have a passion for housing development and construction and experience of working in a project delivery environment and leading a development team, we would welcome an application from you. Ideally, you'll have a relevant professional qualification along with the demonstrable housing development, construction, acquisition and project management experience required to successfully manage a multi-million-pound Housing Delivery programme. You will be experienced in preparing, maintaining and updating project documentation such as business cases, development appraisals, cost benefit plans, managing large multi-million-pound budgets, risk logs and highlight reports to successfully support the Housing Development Team in the delivery of capital projects. You will also have experience of managing a small team of technical and non-technical officers and working with external development specialists. Why Bristol City Council? At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working. Join us and you'll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you'll be working in a supportive environment where you'll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future. How do I apply? To apply, please submit your CV along with a supporting statement that details how you meet the criteria within the Person Specification. To be shortlisted for interview you'll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your covering letter. We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career. For further details please contact Martyn Pursey, Lead for the Council House Delivery Programme <a href="mailto:martyn.pursey@bristol.gov.uk" target="_blank">martyn.pursey@bristol.gov.uk</a> At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Black and racially minoritised, Disabled, LGBTQ+ candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.

Senior Housing Development Manager

About the Team This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and professional building maintenance surveyor seeking a new challenge to join our award winning Property Services Building Team. As part of a wider team including building surveyors &amp; M&amp;E engineers, the postholder will coordinate and deliver works through our supply chain, ensuring high standards and conformity to specification throughout. Working predominantly within the county of Warwickshire for a range of customers, the buildings we maintain include office accommodation, schools, fire stations, libraries, heritage and culture property, industrial buildings as well as farms and small holdings. This post offers challenge, stimulation and requires a self-motivated, energetic, enthusiastic and team focused person. The Building Maintenance Surveyor post is key to our continued success and your performance will directly contribute to it. Within the Building Services Team you will be working as part of a professional team of surveyors and engineers responsible for a wide range of revenue and capital projects for clients both within and external to the Council. Working from Warwickshire County Council's property condition data or to external client briefs you will be conducting site surveys, preparing specifications and tender drawings, certifying contractors accounts, instructing contractors, chairing meetings, and managing your own projects through from inception to handover, liaising with stakeholders along the way. You will be assisting the Building Team Manager in providing technical support both within Building Maintenance and to other services within Warwickshire County Council. The role requires an ambitious, qualified, and motivated building maintenance surveyor who will be provided with all the support needed to deliver a quality service. The Role: 37 hours per week Salary £40,476 - £42,708 (pay award pending) Out of hours callout &amp; standby: Approximately one weeks duty, every four to six weeks, paid at 12.5% of hourly rate. Full rate if required to work, or attend site. Generous Annual Leave entitlement - 26 days rising to 31 days after 4 years service, plus bank holidays and an additional Company Day at Christmas. Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme - Access to scheme for car lease from 24-48months with option to purchase on contract completion. Agile Working Hours and Agile Place of Work - Ability to work from home or from one of WCC's office spaces, to suit the needs of the service. Agile working is a fluid working practice, which is about finding the best way for both the individual and the organisation to work. Professional Membership fees - Payment of CIOB, RICS or similar professional membership fees. (Single membership only) Key Requirements The post holder must have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills. The postholder will be required to independently travel to various properties managed by WCC within Warwickshire County. The post holder should be qualified to HNC level or equivalent in construction. For further information please see the Job Description and Person Specification Information &amp; How to Apply For further information about the role please contact the hiring manager: Danny Evans (Team Manager - Building Services) - <a href="mailto:dannyevans@warwickshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">dannyevans@warwickshire.gov.uk</a> Working for Warwickshire - This is the difference you make Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels valued, included, safe, supported, and welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them! At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire's economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure. Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best. Your future matters to us, we provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement. The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants. To find out more please visit: Warwickshire Pension Fund homepage - Warwickshire Pension Fund ' The benefits we offer include agile working, a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform. Click here to view the benefits at Warwickshire County Council. Additional Information Warwickshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Please be advised successful applicants will be subject to a range of pre-engagement checks, including a relevant Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In accordance with the DBS code of practice and our own policy, should an individual have a declared criminal offence an individual assessment will be completed. Warwickshire County Council adheres to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public. An NPPV check is required for individuals who are to be appointed due to frequent and uncontrolled access to government assets. There are multiple positions available on this advertisement, therefore please be aware shortlisting and interviews are taking placing during the advertising period. Closing date: 30 th May 2025 at 12 midnight Interview date: 16 th June 2025 Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact <a href="mailto:hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk</a> and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements. Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce. See more

Building Maintenance Surveyor

The role As Head of Homelessness and Complex Needs, you'll lead the delivery, development and growth of Concrete services, to enable us to achieve our ambition of making homelessness history. You will strategically and operationally lead and coach all teams to deliver a range of services across North Staffordshire and Cheshire East. Job requirements <ul> <li>Lead Concrete's homelessness housing and support services across Staffordshire and Cheshire East.</li> <li>Define and review services to ensure that the needs of customers are met, and develop new and existing services for Concrete's customers, with a focus on preventative measures.</li> <li>Manage property portfolios, acquisitions, and developments.</li> <li>Raise awareness of homelessness and promote the work of Concrete to make homelessness history.</li> <li>Effective leadership and management of people, including maintaining positive team dynamics, ensuring teams and services are well developed, induction and training of staff and coaching and support to ensure further development.</li> <li>Meet legislative and contractual requirements and ensure compliance with the use of systems and collection of data.</li> <li>Be the primary point of contact at a senior level with partners, representing Concrete at local, regional and national forums. Establish and maintain positive working relationships with other relevant agencies.</li> <li>Ensure that customers are involved and embedded in the day-to-day practice of services.</li> <li>Be actively engaged in the promotion of homelessness services, initiatives and campaigns.</li> <li>Act as the spokesperson for publicity opportunities, alongside the Executive Director of Support and Wellbeing.</li></ul>What we're looking for <ul> <li>Good standard of education GCSE in English and Maths or equivalent, with a relevant qualification in housing/social care/support services and with evidence of career progression and self-development.</li> <li>Experience managing supported housing and/or homelessness services.</li> <li>Experience building positive working relationships with commissioners, funding schemes and partners.</li> <li>Experience managing, coaching and developing people at Team Leader level or above, across multiple services and locations.</li> <li>Knowledge and experience of managing contracts and services, with effective management of teams within funded and regulated services.</li> <li>Up to date with current issues, practices and laws within safeguarding, homelessness, mental health and housing.</li> <li>Great written and verbal communication skills and experience working with people at all levels.</li> <li>Self-aware, engaging of others, able to lead change and achieve results.</li> <li>Empathetic and understanding of Concrete's diverse customer group, with a drive to create the best possible services to meet their needs.</li> <li>Enhanced DBS check.</li> <li>Driving licence with access to own vehicle for work.</li></ul>Help us give those without a plan, voice or home to build concrete futures by tackling the issues that keep people from finding their own home. Apply now! We'll be interviewing as we go so might close the application process early if we find the right person. #Homelessness #Staffordshire #CheshireEast #HeadOfHomelessnessAndComplexNeeds #Leadership #FullTime #GreatBenefits #JobsThatGiveBack #ComplexNeeds #HousingCrisis Who we are We're part of Honeycomb Group, a team of social-minded brands championing happy homes in our region by providing services and support that help people across Staffordshire and its surrounding areas feel secure, connected and confident. Homelessness isn't a choice. It can happen to anyone. Concrete is a local charity, support network and campaigner leading the fight to erase homelessness within Staffordshire and its surrounding areas. Through a community-led approach, Concrete helps those without a plan, without a voice and without a home build concrete futures by tackling the underlying issues that keep people from finding and securing a home of their own. Join us on our fight to make homelessness history across Staffordshire and everywhere. Why choose us No matter what brand you're working with across the Honeycomb Group, you can trust us to look after you. Creating a happy home doesn't just apply to our customers, it applies to our staff too. That's why we offer: A range of discounts at many high-street retailers and well-known brands. Discounted gym membership at our head office and access to our cycle to work scheme - save money on bikes and equipment. We offer flexible working, to help you manage your work-life balance. Annual leave purchase scheme with two chances to join and boost your annual leave- you will also be entitled to time off for public holidays or paid days to take flexibly. We also give all staff 'My Day'. Whether it's celebrating a birthday, spending time with family or just taking a day off to relax. You can use your My Day for anything that really matters to you. A commitment to your learning and development with a great onboarding experience, external events, conferences, coaching, training courses and support with professional qualifications. Keep fit and save money with our cycle to work scheme. Purchase bikes and equipment through your salary and save on tax and national insurance contributions. Our Employee Assistance Programme gives you free access to 24-hour phone counselling support, health advice and legal advice, 365 days a year and face-to-face counselling options. Occupational Health services. Access to a range of services, including free eye tests and flu vaccinations. We never shut the door At Honeycomb Group we know that a Group full of people from diverse backgrounds and communities makes us better at what we do. This means building a more inclusive and diverse workplace and promoting equality for all regardless of what you look like, where you come from and who you love. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or belief.

Head of Homelessness, & Complex Needs

Your day might begin with a welcome visit to new tenants who have just moved in, ensuring they feel settled and understand the support available to them. You might then attend a Residents' Association meeting to listen to concerns about local issues and identify potential solutions. Later, you could be showing residents how to use Peabody's self-service tools for managing their accounts, before heading out to support a vulnerable resident in need of your assistance. As a Specialist Housing Officer, no two days will be the same. You'll play a crucial role within your community, supporting residents' practical needs, promoting their wellbeing, and ensuring community safety. With a focus on helping vulnerable residents who have a history of rough sleeping, you'll actively work with them to manage their homes and neighbourhoods, improving Peabody's services and always putting residents' needs first. About you: You are a people person who thrives on solving problems and making a positive difference. Collaborative and resourceful, you build strong relationships across teams to find creative solutions. This role will require you to work in the office for 1 day per week, with the flexibility to work remotely for the remaining days. Your responsibilities will cover all aspects of housing management, including estate, scheme, and property inspections, signing up new residents, identifying and resolving issues including ASB, and capturing feedback to enhance customer satisfaction. If you are driven by a passion for supporting people and helping them thrive, we want to hear from you. This role will require a full UK Driver's license and a full enhanced DBS check. You will also need to participate in an out of hours on call rota. To be successful in this role, you'll need: <ul> <li>A commitment to delivering first-class customer service.</li> <li>Resilience, flexibility, and a positive, compassionate, can-do attitude.</li> <li>Strong organisational skills with the ability to self-manage a diverse and varied workload effectively.</li> <li>Experience in a customer-facing role, ideally within housing management or the social housing sector.</li></ul>Here are just a few of the benefits of working at Peabody: <ul> <li>30 days' annual holiday, plus bank holidays</li> <li>two additional paid volunteering days each year </li> <li>flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal </li> <li>4 x salary life assurance</li> <li>up to 10% pension contribution</li></ul>Are you ready to apply? If you have any questions about this role, please email Talent Specialist, Chloe Singleton at <a href="mailto:chloe.singleton@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">chloe.singleton@peabody.org.uk</a> Interviews will be taking place week commencing 2nd June PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.

Specialist Housing Officer

The role Do you have experience in an advisory role with extensive knowledge of a wide range of benefits, including completing applications for benefits, grants, appeals and funding? Do you have an understanding of the principals of budgeting for low-income families? If so, join us as a Financial Inclusion Officer and deliver a customer-focused financial inclusion service to help customers manage their finances and improve their financial capability avoiding legal action and potential eviction. The Financial Inclusion Team supports all of our Southern Housing residents. We deliver a customer focused service where we help to empower residents to sustain their tenancies, delivering both welfare benefits advice and money guidance support. We inform residents of their welfare rights with the aim to ensure they are receiving all the benefits they are entitled to and support residents with possible grant applications. Working closely with Income/Housing Teams, you will review pre-eviction cases ensuring appropriate support has been offered prior to action. Providing advice and assistance to customers, helping them to find solutions to difficulties with claiming benefits, multiple debts and poverty will also be an important part of this role. You will also ensure good standards of case management are maintained on the relevant Financial Inclusion/Income and CD, computer systems, recording all notes/action clearly, accurately and appropriately. Location We can offer a hybrid working arrangement for this full-time, position - you will be able to split your time between working from home and from our offices in Farringdon or Croydon. What you will need <ul> <li>Extensive knowledge of a wide range of benefits (including welfare reform) together with excellent knowledge of working an advisory role </li> <li>Experience of handling case work and referring to relevant organisations</li> <li>Understanding the principals of budgeting for low-income families</li> <li>Communicate effectively and concisely, displaying good interpersonal skills in multiple modes (phone, face-to-face, emails and in writing) using customer friendly language.</li> <li>Able to build collaborative relationships and work productively with other departments and external bodies.</li> <li>Able to develop partnership working with other agencies to generate effective solutions to problems.</li> <li>Firm knowledge of MRI housing &amp; CRM Systems</li></ul>The role will work with a range of residents and colleagues, so a positive approach to collaborative team working is essential. You'll need to live our one team culture. If this sounds like you, we look forward to receiving your application. In your supporting statement, please address how you meet each of the above criteria providing real examples. Closing Date: Sunday 25th May 2025 Shortlist: W/C 26th May 2025 Interviews: W/C 2nd June 2025 About us At Southern Housing, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we give over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own!We also understand the difference that safe, secure, and affordable homes can make to people's lives. A career at Southern Housing will allow you to make a difference every day you come to work. Working in the housing sector with us will bring fresh challenges and give you the opportunity to grow and develop, too. What's in it for you Pension Life assurance Healthcare cash plan Eyecare &amp; dental Birthday leave Retailers discounts Cycle to work Buy &amp; sell annual leave Season ticket loan In-house academy &amp; career development Flexible working Inclusion &amp; Diversity We work hard to create a diverse and inclusive culture and environment where people are respected for who they are. Encouraging inclusion is not just about protected characteristics, it's about celebrating differences of thought, opinion, experience and perspective of each individual. We're all different in our own way and we want our colleagues to feel comfortable, that they belong, and are safe to be themselves at work, without fear of being judged or excluded, but valued for their contribution to our One Team approach.

Financial Inclusion Officer

Annual salary: up to £28,917.00 Housing Support Officer Wakefield Salary up to £28,917 per annum Full time - Permanent, 40hrs per week, Monday to Friday Including company vehicle and fuel card or £3,500 company car allowance Mears provides temporary accommodation to asylum seekers whilst their claim is being assessed in three regions: Northeast, Yorkshire and Humber, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. At the end of May 2021 Mears had over 19000 service users across the three regions. Mears work in partnership with central and local Government, registered providers, tenants, landlords and investors to find solutions to homelessness, provide more social and affordable housing and create specialist housing for people with care needs. About the Role: Due to contract expansion, we are seeking for a Housing Support Officer to join our team. This is an exciting position that works exclusively to support Asylum seekers going through their right to work Asylum application process with the home office. The ideal candidate will be resilient, trustworthy, caring, a people person and extremely empathetic to others. As a Housing Support Officer every day is different, no day is the same. Although this role comes with it challenges it is an extremely rewarding role. As a Housing Support Officer your main duties will include but not limited to ensuring service users are supported at various stages of their Asylum application process including any safeguarding and welfare issues you come across, providing practical and emotional support to service users, monitoring service users' wellbeing and support needs and ensuring all records are updated and accurate for home office audit purposes. It is essential to maintain boundaries and being resilient to ensure a professional and a well-defined service is provided to always meet the needs of the service users. Role Criteria: <ul><li>Experience of working with vulnerable and diverse client groups</li><li>Experience and understanding of safeguarding</li><li>Ability to identify individuals and family need and recognise the required support packages to maintain independence</li><li>Experience working with mental health and or challenging behaviour</li><li>To communicate effectively with colleagues, local authorities, and service users</li><li>Experience with record keeping and risk assessments</li><li>Ability to work under own initiative</li><li>Resilient</li><li>You will be supportive, trustworthy, a good listener, approachable and empathetic to others</li><li>Flexible and happy to travel</li><li>Full UK driving license</li></ul>All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. As part of the recruitment process for this role, we will carry out a DBS &amp; BPSS check, as well as Security Clearance. For these checks to be completed, we will require from you the relevant identification, including Proof of Address, References, a valid passport and proof that you have lived in the UK for the last 5 years. Benefits we can offer you <ul><li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!</li><li>Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.</li><li>Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more</li><li>Family friendly policies</li><li>Company Vehicle and Fuel Card</li><li>Access to EAP Counselling sessions</li></ul>Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact: Beth Dunford (<a href="mailto:beth.dunford@mearsgroup.co.uk" target="_blank">beth.dunford@mearsgroup.co.uk</a>) If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way. At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all. We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers. In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.

Annual salary: up to £28,917.00 Housing Support Officer Leeds Salary up to £28,917 per annum Full time - Permanent, 40hrs per week, Monday to Friday Including company vehicle and fuel card or £3,500 company car allowance Mears provides temporary accommodation to asylum seekers whilst their claim is being assessed in three regions: Northeast, Yorkshire and Humber, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. At the end of May 2021 Mears had over 19000 service users across the three regions. Mears work in partnership with central and local Government, registered providers, tenants, landlords and investors to find solutions to homelessness, provide more social and affordable housing and create specialist housing for people with care needs. About the Role: Due to contract expansion, we are seeking for a Housing Support Officer to join our team. This is an exciting position that works exclusively to support Asylum seekers going through their right to work Asylum application process with the home office. The ideal candidate will be resilient, trustworthy, caring, a people person and extremely empathetic to others. As a Housing Support Officer every day is different, no day is the same. Although this role comes with it challenges it is an extremely rewarding role. As a Housing Support Officer your main duties will include but not limited to ensuring service users are supported at various stages of their Asylum application process including any safeguarding and welfare issues you come across, providing practical and emotional support to service users, monitoring service users' wellbeing and support needs and ensuring all records are updated and accurate for home office audit purposes. It is essential to maintain boundaries and being resilient to ensure a professional and a well-defined service is provided to always meet the needs of the service users. Role Criteria: <ul><li>Experience of working with vulnerable and diverse client groups</li><li>Experience and understanding of safeguarding</li><li>Ability to identify individuals and family need and recognise the required support packages to maintain independence</li><li>Experience working with mental health and or challenging behaviour</li><li>To communicate effectively with colleagues, local authorities, and service users</li><li>Experience with record keeping and risk assessments</li><li>Ability to work under own initiative</li><li>Resilient</li><li>You will be supportive, trustworthy, a good listener, approachable and empathetic to others</li><li>Flexible and happy to travel</li><li>Full UK driving license</li></ul>All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. As part of the recruitment process for this role, we will carry out a DBS &amp; BPSS check, as well as Security Clearance. For these checks to be completed, we will require from you the relevant identification, including Proof of Address, References, a valid passport and proof that you have lived in the UK for the last 5 years. Benefits we can offer you <ul><li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!</li><li>Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.</li><li>Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more</li><li>Family friendly policies</li><li>Company Vehicle and Fuel Card</li><li>Access to EAP Counselling sessions</li></ul>Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact: Beth Dunford (<a href="mailto:beth.dunford@mearsgroup.co.uk" target="_blank">beth.dunford@mearsgroup.co.uk</a>) If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way. At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all. We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers. In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.

About The Role Role: Housing Options Officer Location: Civic Centre, Leyland Contract: Full time (36.25 hours per week) / Permanent Salary: £33,366 - £36,124 Closing Date: 21 May 2025 Our Housing Options Team is looking to appoint a pro-active, enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to work as a Housing Options Officer in our busy fast paced housing department. Each day is different and if you are the kind of person who relishes a challenge and is focused on achieving the best results for customers then this could be the job for you. What you'll be getting up to <ul> <li>You'll be working with customers who often present with multiple and complex needs and as such you will attend a variety of multi-agency meetings and forums, working in partnership with voluntary and statutory agencies to find the best housing solutions.</li> <li>You will be responsible for a range of functions, primarily relating to the prevention and relief of homelessness.</li></ul>Who we're looking for <ul> <li>You should have a good knowledge of the causes and implications of homelessness and have an understanding of current legislation.</li> <li>The ability to work with a range of partners and have effective communication skills. Someone who can work creatively towards finding housing solutions for our customers is vital.</li> <li>You will need to work at least one full day per week in the office to participate in the duty assessment rota.</li></ul>Other requirements <ul> <li>This role requires some travel around our boroughs. You should have a valid driving licence or the equivalent mobility. </li> <li>Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check (applied and paid for by the Council).</li></ul>Our Benefits <ul> <li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (and Christmas shutdown)</li> <li>Hybrid/agile working</li> <li>Local Government pension</li> <li>Healthcare Cash Plan for cash back on health treatments </li> <li>Cashback website access for savings on brands you love</li> <li>Volunteering days</li> <li>Free parking</li></ul>Many of our colleagues work flexibly for us. We're always open to conversations around different working arrangements. If you're interested in part-time, compressed hours or any other working arrangement, please get in touch with us through the "Contact Us" form on our careers website. About Us At South Ribble Council, our mission is to provide a first-class service and improve the quality of life for our communities. Our staff are our greatest resource in helping us achieve this. They're at the heart of everything we do and are crucial to the delivery of excellent services. Working Together We share a number of our services with Chorley Council. This allows for improved resilience across both councils and provides numerous benefits to our operations. Whilst some staff and back-end processes are shared between the Councils, both Councils still retain sovereignty and have separate strategies and corporate plans. Additional information Applicants are advised to apply early. We reserve the right to close a vacancy prior to the closing date. Equal Opportunities We believe that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to the elimination of unfair and unlawful discrimination and prejudice in all our policies, procedures, and practices. We're committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes making adjustments for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process, please contact us via the "Contact Us" page on our website. If you are disabled or your last employer was the armed forces, and you meet all the essential criteria of a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Housing Options Officer

About The Role Are you passionate about making a positive impact in ourcommunities? Are you a customer focused, dynamic individual looking for thenext step in your housing career? Do you have, or are you willing to worktowards CIH Level 4? If so, this is the opportunity for you! As a Housing Officer, you will be the primary relationship managerfor our customers in one of our Somerset patches.You'll deliver front line customer service, response to tenancy enquiries,manage community standards and address tenancy breaches. There will also beinvolvement in new developments. You will work closely with internal teams, andexternal partners, to maintain safe, welcoming environments and foster strongcommunity ties. Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Provide outstanding service and support for customers, handling queries, permissions and tenancy management.</li> <li>Conduct tenancy sign-ups, viewings and ensure compliance with tenancy agreements.</li> <li>Manage cases of tenancy breaches, including the Safeguarding of our customers</li> <li>Oversee estate standards and service contract to ensure value for money and a high-quality living environment.</li> <li>Lead the delivery of vibrant resident engagement and support community development objectives within your geographical patch to promote business objectives and to support tenancy and neighbourhood sustainability. </li></ul>Why Join LiveWest: You will be part of a forward thinking housing association,focused on collaboration, customer service and community impact. Withopportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment,this role offers you a chance to grow your career whilst making a realdifference. This role is being offered on a full time, permanent basis working 37 per week. This is a field basedrole in the Somerset and Weston-Super-Mare area. This is a unique and exciting opportunity. We are open todifferent working patterns for the right individual and can be flexibleproviding we meet the business needs, ensuring we maintain our high standardsand service offer. Your working hours will cover 37 hours a week. For further information about this role, please view our candidate information pack. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofvulnerable groups. Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check. About The Candidate To be successful in your application for the role of HousingOfficer - Neighbourhoods, you will have the essential skills and experience fora level 1 role (please see candidate information pack) and the following rolespecific skills and experience: <ul> <li>Experience in social housing with experience of tenancy, estate and housing management.</li> <li>Be CIH Level 4 qualified, or be willing to work towards.</li> <li>Strong interpersonal skills.</li> <li>Excellent organisational skills to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.</li> <li>Have an excellent customer focus, with an ability and drive to improve customer satisfaction.</li> <li>Hold a full UK driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle.</li></ul>Please note: we are unable toprovide visa sponsorship for this role; therefore, you must have the right towork 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.

Neighbourhoods Housing Officer

Accommodation Co-ordinator Department: Claims Management Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time Location: Stoke Description This is a 12-month FTC role for External Applicants and a Secondment for Internal StaffDavies Group are looking for an Accommodation Coordinator to join us who will be responsible for sourcing and booking emergency and long term accommodation and removals and storage for policyholders upon instruction from claims handlers, loss adjusters and direct insurance. Maintaining contact with all involved parties and monitoring dates and costs of accommodation in line with ongoing works. You will work from your own diarised WIP of claims, dealing with bookings, extensions, and invoices for each of these. You will work closely with our supplier network, corporate hotel chains, and estate agencies. Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Actioning accommodation instructions from claims teams via email (data entry onto our system)</li><li>Dealing with inbound and outbound calls to policyholders, hotels, estate agencies, and our suppliers</li><li>Sourcing and booking accommodation solutions to fit individual requirements</li><li>Appointing our supplier network to deal with accommodation and removals needs</li><li>Creating and issuing payment requests to Accounts</li><li>Creating and issuing invoices</li><li>Maintaining contact with the instructing party and policyholder throughout the life cycle of the accommodation</li></ul>Skills, Knowledge &amp; Expertise <ul><li>Customer-Centric Approach: As a great communicator, you'll be the voice of Davies. Your empathetic service will leave a lasting impression on our customers. </li><li>Thriving in Fast-Paced Environments: Embrace challenges and deliver swift outcomes</li><li>Attention to Detail: Excellence lies in the little things. </li><li>Proactive Attitude: We love enthusiasm! Be the driving force behind positive change.</li><li>Numeracy, Literacy and IT: You can offer strong numeracy, literacy and IT skills</li><li>Adaptability: Challenging conversations? No problem. You handle them with grace and professionalism.</li></ul>#INDUKI Job Benefits Career &amp; Purpose <ul><li>Davies Innovation Lab</li><li>Leadership training programme</li><li>Funding for professional qualifications </li><li>Thrive at Davies; learning opportunities</li></ul>Environmental &amp; Social <ul><li>The Davies Foundation</li><li>Local charity funding</li><li>Pennies To Heaven</li><li>Employee Resource Groups </li><li>Employee volunteering programme </li></ul>Financial Health <ul><li>Pension, 5% employee and 5% employer contribution</li><li>My Choices at Davies provides; High Street discounts and Financial wellbeing hub</li><li>Life assurance: x4</li><li>Refer a Friend</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme </li><li>Lease car salary sacrifice</li><li>Davies Incentive Plan </li><li>Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay</li></ul>Mental, Physical &amp; Emotional Wellbeing <ul><li>Wellbeing centre; move, munch, money &amp; mind focus</li><li>Discounts with 100's of UK retailers</li><li>EAP; 24/7 confidential helpline </li><li>25 days holiday, increases to 26 days after 5 years and 27 after 10 years</li><li>Flexible working; hybrid, work from home or join a collaborative office space</li><li>Dress for your day </li><li>Inclusive employment policies eg. Menopause, fostering friendly, fertility, sabbatical policy and baby loss and miscarriage</li><li>Flexible benefits include; holiday purchase plan and a opportunity to purchase heath cash plan and BUPA dental plan</li></ul>

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