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About The Service This is an exciting time to join the Development and Regeneration team. We are working hard to deliver a significant programme of local regeneration schemes and new build housing projects. We are delivering innovative solutions to help tackle our current housing crisis, deliver mixed use schemes and to deliver local regeneration improvements where they are most needed across the city. We work collaboratively with our local communities, local Councillors and local stakeholders such as the Cardiff &amp; Vale Health Board, and as a team we are passionate about what we do. About the job Due to progression within the team, we are now recruiting into a number of Project Officer roles. This is an exciting and varied role, responsible for supporting the delivery of new build council housing projects, mixed use developments and local regeneration projects across Cardiff. You w ill be involved in all stages of project delivery from consultation, design and planning to implementation, construction management and evaluation. Involvement in funding bids and project finances will also be required. We believe in investing in our team members and we have a proven track record in enabling progression through the team. With this in mind we will consider supporting officers through relevant external courses (such as construction management) or professional development to complement the in-job training and experience the post gives. What We Are Looking For From You You should have demonstrable experience in housing development and/or regeneration, share our passion for delivering high-quality housing development and regeneration projects, making a positive impact within our communities. Have a desire and the personal drive to gain further hands-on experience of project management and development, possess good communication and customer care skills, be well organised and be able to work on your own initiative. Additional information This vacancy is suitable for post share. We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications. If you have any concerns around your ability to participate in a virtual interview process or after reading the Job Description, if you would like an informal discussion about the post please contact David Jaques, Assistant Director, 07779 314071 We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own. Please note the Council does not accept CV's. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website : Important information you need read in order to complete your application:- Application Guidance Applying for jobs with us Behavioural Competency Framework Additional Information:- Employee Charter Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Privacy Notice Attachments<ul> <li> JD PS </li> </ul>

PROJECT OFFICER

Homeless Hostel Coordinator (Specialist Project Worker) Maple Court, Waddelow Road, Waterbeach, Cambridge, CB25 9GF £13.95 per hour 37.5 hours per week Sanctuary Supported Living is delighted to be recruiting for a Specialist Project Worker at our Homelessness Service at Maple Court, Cambridge. At Sanctuary Supported Living, we specialise in delivering a wide range of personalised housing, care, and support services to help people across England to live as independently as possible. We're a national organisation, but we're not-for-profit and we think locally by putting our customers at the heart of what we do. We're committed to being our best and helping customers to be their best, as we support them on their pathways for independence. No matter your job - delivering support directly or working in our offices to support our frontline teams - your work makes a difference every day. And working with us isn't just another job. It's rewarding, inspiring, exciting and it provides an opportunity to make a real, positive impact on people's lives. Plus, we'll support youin reaching your aspirations and career goals, through comprehensive training and benefits. The role of Specialist Project Worker will include: <ul> <li>Providing support to encourage our customers who have faced homelessness to maximise their own potential and independence</li> <li>Ensuring the smooth running of the service, promoting the service effectively to others</li> <li>Working closely with staff and customers to deliver a high quality, intensive support service</li> <li>Managing a team of Project Workers</li> <li>Recruiting, developing, and training staff within appropriate legislative or NVQ frameworks and devising effective and well-run staff rotas</li> <li>Overseeing and monitoring the quality of risk tools, assessments, and personalised support plans</li> <li>Liaising with staff to ensure positive outcomes, with a focus on maintaining tenancies and move on objectives</li> <li>Promoting safe working practices by undertaking risk assessments to support, reduce or eliminate risks</li> <li>Completing and monitoring health and safety checks within the service</li></ul>Skills and experiences: <ul> <li>NVQ3 in Health &amp; Social Care, or willing to work towards</li> <li>Proven experience of working with a similar customer group is essential</li> <li>Previous housing related support is desirable Sound knowledge of housing management including rents, tenancies and health and safety</li> <li>Good understanding of occupancy agreements</li> <li>The ability to work on your own initiative and to react effectively under pressure</li></ul>Are you ready to be your best? Brilliant work deserves brilliant benefits! As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary Supported Living a great place to work, here are just some of the ways we'll reward you: <ul> <li>At least 25 days paid holiday, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus public holidays)</li> <li>A pension scheme with employer contribution </li> <li>A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers</li> <li>Health and well-being plans</li> <li>Life assurance</li> <li>Family friendly arrangements, including opportunities for flexible working</li> <li>Tax efficient savings through our Cycle to Work scheme</li> <li>A wide range of learning and development opportunities</li></ul>Job Reference: 223929 #SancSLiving We are only currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK. If you are applying internally, don't forget to use your internal careers account to submit your application. We might get a lot of applications so reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Don't miss out, please apply early. Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers' needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary's commitment to our Disability Confident employer status. Building Equality and Diversity Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities.

Homeless Hostel Coordinator

Job Description Salary: £30,559 - £32,654 Hours per week: 37 hours Temporary/Fixed term: 12 Months Rolling advert: We're continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received. Homeless Early Intervention - Taking an Upstream Approach to Preventing Homelessness Join us as a Homeless Early Intervention Officer and make a huge difference in your community. Wiltshire Council have recently created a new and exciting Homeless Early Intervention team focusing on supporting households identified as being at high risk of becoming threatened with homeless by providing upstream and pre-preventative holistic support. You'll have the chance to work from one of our hubs located in Trowbridge, Chippenham, or Salisbury as well as being expected to provide outreach advice and support in our communities across the county. There will be opportunities to work in a variety of environments such as hospitals, community drop-in centres and customer's homes to target the support to the hardest to reach households in our community. As a Homeless Early Intervention Officer, you will provide vital advice and support to our clients, empowering them to understand their tenure right, maintain their housing, and preventing homelessness. From supporting with maximising income and budgeting, to preventing family exclusion by mediation, to connecting them with essential services. You'll adopt a trauma informed approach and play a crucial role in navigating our customers through the challenges the current cost-of-living and housing crisis. We're seeking candidates with an innovative and creative approach, capable of effectively handling challenging customers resistant to change. Why us? Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That's why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here! Please download and read the role description and person specificationcarefully before you apply as well asOur Identity. The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework. For more details, contact Ashley Byers, Housing Property and Support Service Manager, at <a href="mailto:Ashley.byers@wiltshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Ashley.byers@wiltshire.gov.uk</a>. This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information. We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion. Disability Confident Employer Application process Please ensure to regularly check your spam/junk folder for any communication from us regarding your application status. We wouldn't want you to miss out on any important updates or interview invitations. Thank you!

Homeless Early Intervention Officer

Your mission As our Community Manager you will drive the sustainable expansion of a community while fostering meaningful engagement and satisfaction among its members. This requires a combination of strategic thinking , creativity , analytical skills, and a deep understanding of the target audience and community dynamics. Here at Intigriti having an Online Community with the vision of expansion, it is crucial to have a person dedicated to all initiatives and projects related to nurture, engage and expand our hacking community. What you'll be doing <ul><li> Community Engagement: Actively engage with community members through various channels such as social media, forums, events, and in-person meetings. This involves responding to inquiries, addressing concerns and fostering positive relationships. </li><li> Content Creation: Develop engaging content tailored to the interests and needs of the community. This might include writing blog posts, creating social media updates, designing graphics, or producing videos. </li><li> Reporting: Track relevant metrics and analyze data to measure the effectiveness of community engagement efforts. Generate regular reports outlining key insights and recommendations for improvement. </li><li> Event Planning: Organize and coordinate community events, meetups, workshops, or webinars to facilitate connections among community members and promote the organization's goals or initiatives. </li><li> Swagstore Management: Responsible for managing all aspects of the swag store, including inventory management, product selection, marketing campaigns, customer service, and fulfilment to ensure a seamless and engaging experience for customers that make the hackers actually want to wear/use our cool items. </li><li> Feedback Collection: Gather feedback from community members to understand their needs, preferences, and concerns. Relay this information to relevant internal stakeholders to inform decision-making and improve services and programs. </li><li> Moderation: Monitor community discussions and interactions to ensure they align with the organization's guidelines and standards. Address any inappropriate behavior or conflicts in a timely and respectful manner. </li><li> Networking: Build relationships with key stakeholders, influencers, and partners within the community to enhance collaboration opportunities and expand the organization's reach and impact. </li></ul>What you'll bring <ul><li> Has experience in Cyber Security/IT/Tech Community by working close with the users of the platform. </li><li> Has worked in the past as a Social Media Manger /Community Manager/ Marketing Growth Associate/Community Growth Associate. </li><li> Strong experience working with Marketing and Designer Teams. </li><li> Excellent Skills in written and spoken English. </li><li> Excellent Skills in Social Media Management: Content Creation, Copy Writing, Replying, engaging people, understanding trends and translating them to our audience - required to manage the Intigriti social accounts. </li><li> Worked on creating engaging meet-ups with clear goals and ROI. </li><li> Strong proficiency in KPI reporting, including tracking, analyzing , and interpreting key performance metrics. </li><li> Experience with Power BI and automating KPI reporting to drive data-informed decision-making and operational efficiency. </li><li> Project management skills &amp; familiar with Asana/Trello or similar tools. </li><li> Strong Experience with Discord Management. </li><li> Content Writing for Blogs/Articles/Knowledge base. </li><li> Excellent G-Suite / Office Experience. </li><li> Team Player. </li><li> Excellent Communication Skills. </li></ul>What is in it for you? Competitive salary and uncapped commission. 26 days of annual leave and Bank Holidays ☆ Top-notch Private Healthcare and Health Cash Plan Hybrid working model Initial home office budget 2-month work abroad policy Great training and yearly learning budget Employer pension scheme Enhanced maternity pay Social activities and team outings Referral bonus Employee Assistance Program Great hardware and access to the best tools to be successful in your role Mobile subscription contribution Why join us? Here are some great benefits of joining our team: <ul><li>Cybersecurity is a great place to be!The security industry is fast-paced and continues to grow even during times of economic uncertainty.</li><li>We provide a clear career path and learning budget to help set you up for success.</li><li>Join a company that's making a real impact. In addition to our sustainability goals, we empower ethical hackers from all backgrounds to earn a living.</li><li>Be yourself! Our international team celebrates individuality and places a strong focus on diversity and inclusion.</li><li>We are theproud winners of the Deloitte Rising Star awardin 2020 and theDeloitte Fast 50 awardin 2021.</li><li>We're backed by top investors who are enabling us togrow internationally.</li></ul>

Community Manager

Location: Liverpool Salary: £26,250 per annum Contract: Permanent Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) At Serco, we are proud to work on behalf of the Home Office to manage the Asylum Accommodation and Support Services Contract (AASC) in the North West. Our mission is to support vulnerable asylum seekers by providing safe, high-quality accommodation and essential services as they navigate the asylum process. We are looking for a housing officer to join our dedicated team in Liverpool. This is a static role, meaning you'll be based in a specific area, ensuring that properties are safe, well-maintained, and compliant with AASC standards. What You'll Be Doing As a housing officer, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the well-being and safety of our service users. Your responsibilities will include: <ul> <li>Conducting monthly property inspections to ensure compliance with AASC standards.</li> <li>Managing on-boarding and withdrawal of properties in line with local operating procedures.</li> <li>Identifying and reporting property faults, ensuring they are categorised correctly for appropriate action.</li> <li>Performing minor property repairs, using the tools and training provided.</li> <li>Handling operational cash administration, such as topping up utility meters and processing emergency payments.</li> <li>Responding to and resolving customer complaints in a professional manner.</li></ul>What We're Looking For We value people skills just as much as property experience. If you have a strong background in face-to-face roles, excel in a fast-paced environment, and can stay calm under pressure, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. While experience as a Housing Officer is preferred, we also welcome applications from candidates who have worked with vulnerable people. Strong communication skills are essential, as well as confidence in handling challenging situations such as anti-social behaviour, safeguarding concerns, and medical needs. Due to the nature of the role, successful candidates will need to undergo Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) security clearance and a Criminal Record Bureau (CRB) check (subject to Home Office approval). To be considered, you must hold a full, clean driving license Why Serco A place you can make an impact: The nature of our business means you will do interesting work that matters - delivering essential services that touch people's lives A place you can count on: Working for a globally operating business delivering essential services across 5 vital sectors, your next opportunity and challenge won't be hard to find. A place for you: You'll become an integral member of a well-defined and supportive team, who believe passionately in the value of our work. What we offer Pension upto - 6% Employee Assistance Programme Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services A company passionate about diversity and inclusion Serco Benefits package A safe and supportive culture A company passionate about diversity and inclusion All Serco employees must ensure that their current line manager is aware of their application. For confidential enquiries please contact MyHR. Serco are Disability Confident Leader employers and are committed to employing and retaining people with disabilities. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000. #aasccareers About Serco At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone. By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks - SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT &amp; Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging. Apply Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000. At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the 'Ban the Box' pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.

Housing Officer

Salary: £26,250.00 Location: Ashfield Vehicle &amp; Fuel card included + Excellent Serco Benefits Working hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week (typical working hours Mon - Fri 08:00 - 18:00. You will be required to be on call rota on average every 10 weeks) You are required to have a valid UK driving licence for this role. You will be provided with a company car. On behalf of the Home Office, Serco manages the Asylum Accommodation and Support Services Contract (AASC) for the Midlands and East of England. We focus on assisting individuals through the asylum system, ensuring that vulnerable asylum seekers have access to the support they need along with a high standard of accommodation. Our Housing Officers (HO's) are responsible for ensuring compliance with the AASC Contract, company policies, processes, and procedures through their liaison with Staff, Service Users, Landlords, External Agencies and Partners. You will be covering multiple areas in the Midlands region and ensuring that all properties within the allocated portfolio are safe, habitable, fit for purpose and fully equipped in accordance with AASC Standards. There is a requirement to operate an Emergency On-Call system outside of normal working hours amongst all Housing Officers on a rota basis. This role is suited to someone with a solid work history dealing with people face to face and enjoys a demanding workload where you get to utilise your organisations skills whilst remaining calm under pressure and supporting our service users. You will be expected to travel between properties in Nottinghamshire so you must hold a valid UK drivers' licence and be enthusiastic about taking on a range of accountabilities such as: <ul> <li>Complete a Monthly Inspection of all Properties within the allocated portfolio in accordance with the standard defined within the AASC Contract and property standards guide.</li> <li>Manage on-boarding and withdrawal of properties within allocated portfolio in accordance with the Housing Officer Local Operating Procedures (LOP).</li> <li>Report all property faults identified, correctly categorising them for appropriate response.</li> <li>Complete all minor Property repairs within the scope enabled by training, experience and the toolkit and spares provided.</li> <li>Administration of operational cash to enable the completion of tasks such as topping up of utility meters &amp; emergency cash payments.</li> <li>Respond to customer complaints</li></ul>What you'll need to do the role Due to the nature of the role, Criminal Record Bureau checks are required (all offers of employment are subject to security clearance checks and approval by the Home Office). Whilst experience in a previous property related role is beneficial, this isn't a requirement, more importantly is your desire and enthusiasm to make a difference. You will be expected to take on a variety of tasks to support our service users and some may be challenging - dealing with anti-social behaviours, medical needs, management of child safeguarding needs etc. You will have strong communication skills and be confident managing conflict. Why Serco A place you can make an impact - The nature of our business means you will do interesting work that matters - delivering essential services that touch people's lives. A place you can count on - Our diverse UK-wide operations offer unrivalled opportunities to learn and develop. You'll be able to broaden your experience and apply your skills in new ways. A place for you - We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed within a supportive and safe culture. What we offer <ul> <li>Pension up to - 6%</li> <li>Vehicle &amp; Fuel card</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme</li> <li>Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services</li> <li>A company passionate about diversity and inclusion</li> <li>Serco Benefits package safe and supportive culture</li> <li>A company passionate about diversity and inclusion</li></ul>#aasccareers About Serco At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone. By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks - SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT &amp; Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging. Apply Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000. At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the 'Ban the Box' pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.

Our people are what makes Severn Trent a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. We're a team of over 9,000 people with a purpose to deliver one of life's essentials, and we do it all while thriving in our unique culture. At Severn Trent, we're embarking on an exciting £415m project to replace 870 miles of old water pipes across the Midlands - and we want you to be part of it. The new pipes we're installing will last for up to 100 years. This is the biggest investment in water infrastructure in the region in a decade, and it's set to improve water quality, reduce leaks, and make our water supply more reliable for millions of people. We're looking for a Community Liaison Officer to join our Chief Engineer team on this exciting Mains Renewal programme. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW As our Community Liaison Officer, you'll be responsible for all stakeholder management or mains renewal programmes, managing escalated stakeholder &amp; customer complaints, creating and delivering a proactive plan. Upon working on a plan, you will ensure renewal work can proceed in line with planned time scales whilst balancing competing demands to provide the best outcomes for customers. You'll provide end-to-end communication to customers, ensuring customers &amp; stakeholders have the most up to date information. Key Accountabilities: <ul> <li>Accountable for managing escalated customer complaints relating to the mains renewal programme. Empowered to make decisions for the best outcome for customer satisfaction, limiting disruption and negative perceptions of the mains renewal programme.</li> <li>Provide hyper care to customers who escalate complaints, ensuring they are reacted to in an efficient manner, and a resolution is sought swiftly.</li> <li>Liaise and manage the relationship with local councils to ensure they are fully informed &amp; brought into the renewal programme, enabling a smooth project.</li> <li>Influencing key external stakeholders to ensure that queries are responded to in a timely and efficient manner.</li> <li>Responsible for all rebates relating to customers who are significantly impacted by the programme.</li> <li>Organising and facilitating townhalls with local customers, business &amp; organisations to provide detail to gain stakeholder buy in in advance &amp; during the planning phase.</li></ul>WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE ROLE To be successful in this role, it is expected that you will be able to: <ul> <li>Work in a role managing multiple stakeholder relationships with competing interests.</li> <li>Handle challenging conversations and circumstances which require clear communication to maintain strong customer relations and improve customer satisfaction.</li> <li>Exhibit strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex customer complaints, with lots of innovative thinking required to resolve sometimes unique problems.</li> <li>Be expected to carry out standby duties and may need to cover the entire Severn Trent region while carrying out these duties.</li> <li>Having prior experience working within the utility sector or water industry is beneficial.</li> <li>Full UK driving license is essential</li></ul>The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity, and a caring attitude we want to talk to you, too. We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involve. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you? WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Working here isn't just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We'll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we'll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live. With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite's perks that you'll get being part of the Seven Trent family: <ul> <li>28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year) </li> <li>Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance) </li> <li>Leading pension scheme - we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%) </li> <li>Sharesave - the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate </li> <li>Dedicated training and development with our 'Academy' </li> <li>Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers </li> <li>Family friendly policies </li> <li>Two volunteering days per year </li></ul>WHAT'S NEXT We can't wait to hear from you. Before you apply, you'll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. If your curiosity has been piqued and you're wanting to find out even more, search #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media. Ps. we'll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date - so keep an eye on your phone and emails!

Community Liaison Officer

Salary: £30,559 to £33,366 Working Arrangements: Full time Hours of Work: 37 hours a week, Core Hours: Monday to Thursday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Friday 9.00 am to 4.30 pm Status of Employment: Permanent This post closes at 11.59 pm on the date specified. At Berneslai Homes, we strive to be an ambitious, forward-thinking social housing provider and employer. Working for us offers you a chance to play a real part in improving homes and communities throughout Barnsley. Managing around 18,000 homes on behalf of Barnsley Council, our '3 Cs' values are at the heart of all we do here - we promise to always put the Customer first, have a Can do attitude to make change happen, and stay Curious to make sure we get things right. We're proud to announce that we are the first local authority to achieve the highest C1 grading from the Regulator of Social Housing following our recent inspection. This outcome means that we meet consumer standards as a landlord, identify when issues occur, and implement plans to prevent recurrence-demonstrating our commitment to providing high-quality homes and prioritising tenant safety, needs, and well-being. The Mental Health Housing Support Worker role: We have an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Housing Support Worker to join us! As our Mental Health Housing Support Worker you will work collaboratively with tenants, to provide a range of practical and emotional support and interventions in order to manage their tenancy. This support aims to reduce the risk of tenancy failure, reduce the risk of anti-social behaviour, and improve a tenant's ability to maintain their tenancy long term. You'll also use creative and empowering interventions to support people they are working with around their multiple needs which are impacting on their ability to maintain a tenancy Key duties and responsibilities of our Mental Health Housing Support Worker: <ul> <li> Support customers presenting with low level mental health issues to address multiple needs which are impacting on their ability to maintain and sustain a tenancy. </li> <li>Undertake assessments with tenants and offer a package of support, by developing support plans with tenants, carrying out effective review of these plans, and giving clear goals and directions.</li> <li>Provide emotional support through face-to-face visits and offer a range of various interventions to the tenant to address their needs, ensuring they are meaningful, respectful and promotes self determination and confidence. </li> <li>Provide a point of contact for the Neighbourhood teams and other relevant officers who have identified tenants they feel may have unmet low level mental health needs. </li> </ul>Please refer to the full Job Description and Employee Specification upon completing your application. What we're looking for in our Mental Health Housing Support Worker: <ul> <li> NVQ Level 3 in Housing, Social Work, Health or equivalent; or relevant experience in a similar role. </li> <li>Commitment to enabling and empowering service users to become fully engaged with the service.</li> <li>Be self-motivated, enterprising and able to use own initiative working under own supervision and organising own workload.</li> <li>Ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines and work in a highly pressurised environment with sometimes conflicting demands. </li> <li>Experience of working with / supporting tenants with low level mental health issues and complex needs, and having the ability to be creative, flexible and imaginative in your approach. </li> </ul>What you might be asking is, why work for us? We are proud to put our people first! By joining Berneslai Homes, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: <ul> <li>Agile Working Packages </li> <li>Excellent Pension Scheme </li> <li>Discounted Gym Membership </li> <li>Health &amp; Wellbeing Checks </li> <li>Fantastic Training and Development Opportunities </li> </ul>Job Description and Employee Specification: Mental Health Housing Support Worker.pdf Key Dates Shortlisting is due to take place Monday, 7 April and interviews are due to take place week commencing Monday, 21 April. Please note these dates are subject to change. Further Information For an informal chat about this role, please email Dominic Dimanna, Tenants First Team Leader, <a href="mailto:DominicDimanna@berneslaihomes.co.uk" target="_blank">DominicDimanna@berneslaihomes.co.uk</a>. This post requires a Basic Criminal Record Check. Berneslai Homes values diversity in its workforce and encourages applications from all sectors of the community. CVs will not be accepted. Previous applicants need not apply.

Mental Health Housing Support Worker - 202504

Adferiad Recovery delivers a flexible and coordinated response to the exceptional circumstances faced by people with co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions and related issues. Vulnerable people facing complex life challenges need consistent and seamless support to ensure they remain engaged with vital health and wellbeing services - and to prevent them becoming disenfranchised and isolated. Adferiad Recovery harnesses the talents and experience of long-established and leading Welsh charities CAIS, Hafal and WCADA. Our combined expertise in the fields of substance use, mental health, housing, criminal justice, and employment support enables Adferiad Recovery to meet the needs of our most vulnerable with a single, unified, and comprehensive approach. Housing Management Officer Candidate Pack How to Complete an Application Form If you think you might have these skills, but are not 100% sure, please do still apply and let us decide. We know that certain groups rule themselves out of interesting opportunities assuming that others will be more successful, but please don't be that person. We want to hear from the widest cross section of the community. If you have difficulty accessing this information or would like it in a different format, please contact our recruitment team at [email protected] or 01792 816600 Mae Adferiad Recovery yn darparu ymateb hyblyg a chydgysylltiedig i'r amgylchiadau eithriadol a wynebir gan bobl â chyflyrau iechyd meddwl a defnyddio sylweddau sy'n cyd-ddigwydd a materion cysylltiedig. Mae angen cymorth cyson a di-dor ar bobl agored i niwed sy'n wynebu heriau bywyd cymhleth i sicrhau eu bod yn parhau i ymgysylltu â gwasanaethau iechyd a llesiant hanfodol - ac i'w hatal rhag mynd yn ddifreinio ac yn ynysig. Mae Adferiad Recovery yn harneisio doniau a phrofiad yr elusennau Cymreig sydd wedi hen ennill eu plwyf, CAIS, Hafal a WCADA. Mae ein harbenigedd cyfun ym meysydd defnyddio sylweddau, iechyd meddwl, tai, cyfiawnder troseddol, a chymorth cyflogaeth yn galluogi Adferiad Recovery i ddiwallu anghenion ein rhai mwyaf agored i niwed gydag un dull gweithredu unedig a chynhwysfawr. Os credwch fod gennych y sgiliau hyn, ond nad ydych 100% yn siŵr, gwnewch gais o hyd a gadewch i ni benderfynu. Gwyddom fod rhai grwpiau yn diystyru eu hunain o gyfleoedd diddorol gan gymryd y bydd eraill yn fwy llwyddiannus, ond peidiwch â bod y person hwnnw. Rydym am glywed gan y trawstoriad ehangaf o'r gymuned. Os ydych chi'n cael trafferth cael mynediad i'r wybodaeth hon neu os hoffech chi ei chael mewn fformat gwahanol, cysylltwch â'n tîm recriwtio yn [email protected] neu 01792 816600

Housing Management Officer

Vacancy Name Trainee Vocational Skills Coach - Social Housing Vacancy No VN4726 Location City Field Based Contract Type Permanent Hours per week 37.50 Working Days &amp; Times Monday - Friday 9-5 Salary Minimum Pounds £33000 Salary Maximum Pounds £35000 Description Learning Curve Group is a national training and education specialist we work with further education providers, employers, and learners to help them achieve success. We have strong values which are all centred around our learners - and that is how we believe it should be, as we impact on over 100,000 of them every year. Our 'Purple People', the dedicated and passionate people of LCG, help us to deliver success no matter what, to achieve our vision to 'transform lives through learning'. So where do our Vocational Skills Coaches fit in? Role Information Our Vocational Skills Coaches, known internally as VSC's, are key to inspiring and coaching learners in their industry field, inspiring the next generation through passion and sharing of lived experience. Working closely with the employer, they will support your learners through both theory and practical based work. This happens through monthly progress review meetings held between them and the learner. For this area of apprenticeships, learning takes place mostly online using Microsoft Teams. However, from time to time there may be the need to see your learner / employer in person. We are looking for a Vocational Skills Coach to deliver up to L4 in Housing and Property nationwide. Excited by this prospect of transforming lives? You will need these important qualities to apply: <ul><li>Passion for learning and coaching</li><li>Focused on developing the potential in people</li><li>Personable and engaging </li><li>Organised and self-reliant</li><li>Enthusiastic and professional </li></ul>KEY DUTIES<ul><li>Plan and deliver a training programme that ensures a robust ILP and regular review of learner progress</li><li>Ensure all learner records and reporting are kept up to date and provided in a timely manner to support management reporting and audit requirement</li><li>Facilitate the teaching of any functional skills qualifications required by apprentices as part of your caseload, providing meaningful and specific feedback to learners to support progression. Liaising with specialist functional skills tutors where applicable.</li><li>Provide robust exit advice to learners as they set personal goals for career progression ( recognising IAG across the learning journey as well as at the end)</li><li>Facilitate learning and adhere to the standards of the apprenticeship programme to ensure consistency and fairness throughout all teaching, learning and assessment delivery techniques, and provide meaningful and specific feedback to learners to support progression.</li><li>Deliver balanced KPI's in line with company expectations</li><li>Operate within the delivery framework to maintain operational consistency and ensure learner progress</li><li>Ensure all learners receive the highest quality experience in line with company expectations and external requirements. </li><li>Maintain and enhance relationships with business support teams to support the delivery of the sector plan</li><li>Participate in quality assurance activities working closely with the quality team. </li><li>Drive self - generation across the area you operate within</li><li>Maintain and enhance relationships with existing learner and clients assuring the Learning Curve Group brand is synonymous with and recognised for quality of service</li><li>Ensure CPD is planned and reflects Company and stakeholder requirements as guided by the quality team.</li><li>Ensure any CPD updates are added to Purple People</li><li>To be a vocational expert within the designated sector</li><li>Contribute to ad hoc cross sector/function projects to support the delivery of Learning Curve Group's strategic plan</li><li>Demonstrate the organisation's values and behaviours</li><li>Conduct your role in line with the company values and expected behaviours</li><li>Promote equal opportunities and recognition of diversity throughout the company</li><li>Comply with the Safeguarding, Prevent and Health and Safety Policies and be vigilant to potential concerns and risks at all times</li><li>Ensure confidentiality and professionalism at all times.</li><li>Provide learners, customers and colleagues with support, advice guidance as part of your everyday role</li></ul>Key Performance Indicators<ul><li>Maintain a caseload level of up to 42 learners </li><li>Retention and achievement rates</li><li>Less than 5% pass planned end date learners</li><li>Regular contact with learners and employers</li></ul>Although delivery is our passion, it's important you are comfortable using e-portfolios for the following: <ul><li>Comprehensive planning - Intent of the session and what teaching strategies</li><li>Resources - What resources you will use during the session e.g Powerpoints</li><li>Feedback - Feedback on the session, how the learner approached the session and what they gained</li><li>Marking - Mapping and giving feedback on work</li><li>OTJ - Recording OTJ on learners profiles</li><li>Diary Management - Booking sessions through our e-portfolio system</li><li>Audit trail - For learners not participating, recording an audit trail is important </li></ul>If you would like to discuss this role in more detail or need support in applying for this role, please contact our recruitment team on 01388 777129 or <a href="mailto:Workforus@Learningcurvegroup.co.uk" target="_blank">Workforus@Learningcurvegroup.co.uk</a> Working Flexibly If the working hours, days or times don't quite meet your needs please contact us to see if we can accommodate working flexibly. Essentia Criteria EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL / DESIRABLEVocational experience in the area in which you are applying forEProven track record of meeting targetsEKNOWLEDGE &amp; SKILLS Good level of IT Skills EExcellent communication and coaching skills EEnthusiastic to support learnersEPassionate about transforming people's lives through learningESelf-reliant and able to manage own workloadEGood organisational and planning skillsEAbility to work effectively as a member of a teamEQUALIFICATIONS Sector qualification in the area in which you will be delivering EMaths &amp; English at Level 2 or aboveETeaching Qualification at Level 3 (AET, PTTLS) DAssessors Qualification at Level 3 (CAVA) D Why work for Learning Curve group? There are many reasons that make Learning Curve Group a fantastic place to work! Although we have some great benefits, we know that one of our biggest perks is the incredible People &amp; Culture we have been lucky enough to create. Don't just take our word for it though, you can hear from some of our Purple People here: Click me In addition to working for a company that has been listed as the top 100 companies to work for, for the last fives years you'll have access to below benefits:<ul><li>26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays </li><li>Buy &amp; Sell an additional 5 days each year</li><li>Length of service annual leave increments starting at 2 years</li><li>Healthcare Scheme </li><li>Tech Scheme</li><li>Ikea Scheme</li><li>Cycle to work Scheme</li><li>Paid Volunteer day each year</li><li>Early Finish Fridays on the last Friday of every month </li><li>Student / Teacher Discount</li><li>Uniform </li></ul>HEAD OFFICE PERKS We wish we could provide these to all, but as a national company its not always possible. However these perks are available to all staff when they attend our incredible Head Office space. <ul><li>Electric Car charging points</li><li>Free fruit, Coffee and Tea</li><li>Onsite Shower</li><li>Prayer room on request or list of nearest available places of worship</li></ul>EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES You're unique - and we love that about you. As an equal opportunity employer, we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. Don't just take our word for it though! Our commitment to a number of covenants and pledges will show you just how serious we are about equal opportunities for all. Halo Code Learning Curve Group stand against hair discrimination in the workplace and champion the right for our Purple People to embrace Afro-Hairstyles including including, but not limited to, afros, locs, twists, braids, cornrows, fades, hair straightened through the application of heat or chemicals, weaves, wigs, headscarves, and wraps. Disability Confident Leader Disability Confident Leader status is the highest level of the scheme. It is awarded to organisations that act as champions for the rights of disabled people within their networks and who lead the way to help other businesses to become disability confident. At LCG we understand the need to remove barriers to create a level playing field. That's why if you require any reasonable adjustments to the interview and/or workplace, we welcome a discussion. Armed Forces Covenant Gold 12% of our entire workforce are veterans of the armed forces and as such as its only right we show our support by pledging to the Armed Forces Covenant. It is a promise to those who serve or who have served, and their families, which says we will do all we can to ensure they are treated fairly and not disadvantaged in their day-to-day lives. As part of this promise, Reservists will receive an additional 10 days paid leave to attend training. <ul><li>Domestic Abuse Covenant</li><li>Care Leaver Covenant</li><li>Working Chance </li><li>Ban the box </li></ul>Recruitment Checks Learners are at the centre of everything we do so we are committed to safeguarding and promoting their welfare. The successful applicant will be required to provide satisfactory references and prove their eligibility to work in the UK. For this role, we will also carry out adverse media checks and also need to carry out a DBS check and will ask information related to previous convictions if you are shortlisted for interview. Please be assured that a previous conviction does not automatically rule you out of a role, unless you are barred from working with children or adults. We will follow our risk assessment process to understand age of, context and relevance to the conviction(s). Education Level Vocational Level of Vocational Experience 5 years Applications Close Date 04 Apr 2025

Trainee Vocational Skills Coach - Social Housing

About Us Supported Housing Lead £55,399 - £69,974 Fixed Term Contract 12 Months/Internal Secondment Full Time Twickenham Richmond and Wandsworth Councils have a exciting opportunity for experienced Senior Manager to join the Adult Social Care and Public Health Commissioning team. We are recruiting a Supported Housing Lead to develop and implement a comprehensive commissioning strategy that will transform the accommodation based care services available locally. This position is well suited to someone who is innovative, motivated and passionate about ensuring people receive high quality housing and support. This is a 12-month fixed term contract. About the Role <ul><li>You will be responsible for co-designing innovative new service models and shaping the local provider market in a way that promotes the aspirations and ambitions of the people we support. </li><li>You will have in depth knowledge of the Supported Housing Regulations and expectations and demonstrable experience in developing new schemes and repurposing existing schemes in accordance with local need. </li><li>You will be highly motivated, creative, and persistent in seeking solutions and be open to learning from and with others and working with people to effect positive change. </li><li>The post holder will need to be confident in working with a range of internal and external partners to shape and deliver the local priorities including social landlords, care and support providers and local communities. </li><li>You will be able to negotiate and resolve complex problems and the ability to manage change well is a necessity. </li><li>You will be highly organised, able to manage multiple strands of work within deadlines and enjoy being involved in a variety of activities and projects. </li><li>You will have good communication and presentation skills, enjoy working with people and be able to lead and inspire your team. </li></ul>Launching our new Values - YouTube In return, you will be part of a wider Division with extremely supportive, collaborative and committed team members working together to improve the lives of local residents through innovation, learning together and new ideas. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience <ul><li>Educated to degree level or equivalent experience</li><li>You will be required to provide your work history and a supporting statement.</li><li>Evidence of continuous professional development</li><li>Proven experience of commissioning major contracts and making changes to service provision to improve quality and standards</li><li>Excellent literacy and the ability to prepare clear concise written reports (e.g. strategies, business cases, service reviews, specifications, bids) A/I Well-developed analytical, data analysis, problem solving skills</li></ul>Indicative Recruitment Timeline Closing Date: Monday 14th April 2025 Shortlisting Date: W/C 22nd April 2025 Interview Date: W/C 28th April 2025 For a discussion, please contact Elizabeth Pepper, Assistant Director of Specialist Commissioning, Learning via Disabilities: <a href="mailto:elizabeth.pepper@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk" target="_blank">elizabeth.pepper@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk</a> We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Richmond &amp; Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan. Richmond and Wandsworth Councils

Supported Housing Lead

Company Description United Living is a leading infrastructure, construction, and property services company in the UK. We help our customers and the communities they serve benefit from resilient infrastructure, affordable homes, and improved living spaces that are fit for the future. Our mission is to be the partner and employer of choice for designing, building, maintaining, and connecting communities and critical infrastructure, to create a more sustainable and inclusive society. United Living Group is comprised of four complementary businesses, all dedicated to realising our vision of creating a connected, sustainable future: Property Services - We revitalise homes and communities through the regeneration of living spaces, breathing new life into neighbourhoods. From delivering large programmes of work for social housing providers, to ensuring the highest building safety standards, we provide a range of services for public sector clients. Job Description As a vital member of our team, you will make a genuine difference to the lives of the people we work with, and can seize the opportunity to develop your career in property services. As an experienced Resident Liaison Officer you will be a visible point of contact for customers, engaging through newsletters, meetings, visits and open days. You will ensure residents are aware of the works processes and communicate updates / changes accordingly. In addition you will coordinate handover of keys to site teams and provide a high standard of customer aftercare, ensuring works are completed satisfactorily and managing expectations between residents, the client and our operations teams. Qualifications With the confidence to manage sometimes difficult situations, as Resident Liaison Officer you will be a naturally excellent communicator who can work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders. We are ideally looking for somebody who has worked for a Contractor or in a client-side resident liaison / community engagement role, preferably within planned / reactive maintenance or asset management. You will be resilient under pressure and understand the need for discretion and respect in a public facing role. You must have a UK driving licence, and own your car. Additional Information If you are a Resident Liaison Officer seeking a dynamic and diverse work environment, we're offering: <ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits package</li><li>Opportunities for career progression aligned with the company's growth</li><li>Immediate interview for qualified candidates</li></ul>How to Apply: If you are ready to be part of our expanding team and contribute to our success, apply today for immediate consideration. Join us on this exciting journey of growth and innovation! As a business United Living prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if we require support. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable.

Resident Liaison Officer

The Vacancy Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week) Flexible working hours between 8.00am - 6.00pm Monday - Friday We're seeking a motivated and compassionate Independent Living Buildings Manager to oversee the day to day operational management of the sheltered accommodation at Cascades. In this key role, you will play a crucial part in supporting residents by ensuring their safety and security, and addressing any concerns related to repairs and maintenance. You will be responsible for managing potential risks and maintaining a safe living environment for the residents. <ul> <li>You will carry out well-being checks and respond to emerging changes in circumstances, identify and manage risk including safeguarding, taking accountability for ensuring that appropriate actions are taken.</li></ul><ul> <li>Ensuring close collaboration with residents, families, colleagues and external agencies to build strong, supportive relationships. You will need to possess exceptional communication skills to effectively engage with residents, colleagues, and external partners.</li> <li>Your role will require active listening and empathetic communication to understand the specific needs of each resident, promote the use of the communal lounge and to stimulate the social life and well-being of the residents by facilitating and running community events. </li> <li>You will routinely carry out health &amp; safety, fire safety and call system checks ensuring both compliance and achievement of consistently high service standards.</li></ul>To be successful in this role you must have: <ul> <li>Experience of working in a housing environment or recent experience of frontline customer service.</li> <li>Good IT skills including Microsoft Office applications and a willingness and aptitude to learn our in-house systems.</li> <li> Excellent record-keeping skills, ensuring that all information is clearly represented and accurately captured.</li> <li>Delivers excellent customer service, including response and resolution of customer feedback and complaints with support from managers as required.</li></ul>Due to the nature of the post, a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure is required. Our services do require 24-hour support and staff are expected to work some bank holidays and weekends in line with the services needs. Closing date: Thursday 3rd April 2025. However, please apply as soon as possible as you may be contacted sooner for an interview. Rewards &amp; Benefits We offer a range of benefits including an excellent pension scheme, healthcare cash plan, Cyclescheme and season ticket loans. Further to this you can expect generous holiday and paid leave allowances, tailored induction programme and fantastic ongoing training and development opportunities. Values-Based Recruitment Estuary has a value-based recruitment policy which means our selection process is aligned with our core values of Respect, One Estuary, Accountable and Responsible. Safeguarding &amp; Recruitment Estuary is committed to safeguarding and practices safer recruitment standards and expects all staff to share the commitment to safeguarding children and people with care and support needs. The successful applicants will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK. Please note that at this time, we're unable to accept applications from candidates who require visa/work permit sponsorship. We appreciate your understanding and we welcome applications from all candidates who are eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship. Estuary is Inclusive At Estuary, we're committed to embedding equality and diversity at the heart of our work. We aim to be an inclusive organisation, where individual differences are respected, where staff, people who use services, as well as their families and carers, are treated with dignity and on the basis of their merits, abilities and needs, and where everyone has a fair opportunity to fulfil their potential without suffering discrimination or disadvantage. We always strive to recruit the person most suited to the job, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Anonymous Shortlisting To further support our aim to be an inclusive employer, we use specific software to remove all person-identifiable information from CVs, including name and dates of employment/education, also date of birth, age and gender where a candidate has included these details in their CV. Your personal details will only be made available to hiring managers if you are selected for interview. Estuary is Disability Confident We're also a certified Disability Confident Employer, which means we are committed to employing people with disabilities, and that we will: <ul> <li>Actively seek to attract and recruit people with disabilities</li> <li>Provide a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process</li> <li>Offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy</li> <li>Be flexible with our assessment process to ensure applicants with disabilities have the best opportunity to demonstrate their ability to do the job</li> <li>Make reasonable adjustments to support people with disabilities as needed.</li></ul>Accessibility If you are unable to use the online process to apply, please call us on 0300 3045000 to request an application pack in an alternative format. About Estuary Estuary is a Housing Association with a strong and clear regional commitment within Essex. We work very successfully within every district in Essex, the three outer East London Boroughs and in the Suffolk Coastal District. We currently own and manage over 4600 properties. We are always looking at ways to increase the number of homes we can offer and believe it is important to build communities, not just homes. We are committed to the provision of good-quality housing, care and support services to meet local needs and to contribute to the development of sustainable communities. Our residents are at the heart of everything we do, their views are important to us in helping shaping future services. We employ just over 300 people, two thirds of whom work providing care and support to people with learning disabilities. We also have an army of dedicated people behind the scenes providing a variety of services including rent collection, gardening, estate management and working on projects to build new houses. Estuary Benefits Flexible and Hybrid Working Pension Scheme Generous Holiday and Additional Paid Leave Allowances Mental Health Support Portal Healthcare Cash Plan

Independent Living Buildings Manager

Julian House is a charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. We run several projects and every year we help thousands of people out of homelessness, into employment, away from domestic abuse, and more. If you'd like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we're looking for! Job Role: Supported Housing Worker Salary: £25,235 per year Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract type: Permanent Location: Somerset East &amp; Somerset (mainly Frome &amp; Shepton Mallet) Additional information: <ul><li>Although this role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing the working hours to suit your needs</li><li>Valid driver's license and access to a car business purposes</li><li>Participation in an on-call, out of hours rota (£100 per week when on-call)</li><li>Occasional weekend work may be required </li></ul>The Role: As a Support Worker, you'll provide personalised, high-quality support to individuals who have experienced rough sleeping and have high support needs. You'll work across four small housing units, building strong relationships with residents to help them gain stability, overcome challenges, and move towards greater independence. With an average caseload of just four clients, you'll have the time to provide meaningful, one-to-one support. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact, helping people maintain their tenancies, access the right services, and take steps towards a brighter future. If you're compassionate, proactive, and ready to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you! Responsibilities include: <ul><li>Progress and track referrals into the service and outcomes for clients moving on from the service</li><li>Complete holistic assessments for clients, leading to the development of support plans which meet individual client goals</li><li>Give clients advice, and information and provide an enabling service so that they can be signposted to and access appropriate services to develop independence</li><li>Embed client involvement in all aspects of the support we provide and create a culture within service delivery which ensures the clients voice and feedback is encouraged, and heard</li><li>Maintain client records that they are accurate and fully updated using our client record system</li><li>Since job descriptions cannot be exhaustive; the post holder may be required to undertake other duties, which are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities</li></ul>Qualifications / Requirements: <ul><li>A valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle - business insurance will be required for roles involving travel for work</li><li>Experience working with vulnerable adults and/or people with complex needs and challenging behaviours</li></ul>There are many great reasons to join our team! <ul><li>Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators</li><li>Sliding salary scale with salary increases every year for the first 3 years</li><li>Wellbeing related support and advice and up to 6 free counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment</li><li>30% staff discount at Julian House charity shops</li><li>20% staff discount at Julian House bike workshops</li><li>For all the fantastic and valuable work you'll be doing makes you eligible for the Blue Light Card which offers amazing discounts on thousands of brands</li><li>A generous and competitive pension scheme</li><li>Instant access to healthcare professionals and discounts on a variety of health treatments through our Simply Health Scheme</li><li>A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted</li><li>6 weekly Reflective Practice sessions from objective, external facilitators</li></ul>Our Ethos As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion &amp; Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter. If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. DBS Checks We welcome applications from people with lived experience. All applicants working with our clients will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from becoming an employee, the decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role. If you would like to discuss any convictions you may have, please contact the person named in the advert. All information will be dealt with according to our Data Protection Policy. Get in touch If you have any questions about Supported Housing Worker role, please get in touch with the team at <a href="mailto:recruitment@julianhouse.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@julianhouse.org.uk</a>. We look forward to speaking with you soon! Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies once the perfect candidate has been found. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible so that you don't miss out!

Supported Housing Worker

Learning and Development Advisor Department: Human Resources Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: London Description Title: Learning and Development Advisor. Discipline: Business Services Location: London (With Hybrid Working) Why RLB? We value your skills, talents and unique perspectives - we think they are priceless. Bring them to RLB and you'll be empowered to shape our future and your career in new and meaningful ways. We'll give you opportunities to work on some of the most ambitious and exciting projects currently being designed and developed in the built environment sector. You'll continue to learn and advance as everyone who works for us is provided with a tailored training programme. Our mentoring and reverse mentoring schemes will enable you to share your expertise while gaining fresh insights. What makes RLB unique is our inclusive culture. As an independent, employee-owned business, teamwork and collaboration lies at the heart of everything we do. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies are just some of the ways we invest in employee wellbeing. Join us and you will thrive personally as well as professionally. Role Overview: It is an exciting time to join the Learning &amp; Development team as we support our employees in their technical and professional learning journeys. This role is pivotal to the growth of our business, supporting the professional development of our future professionals community. Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Working closely with the Talent Acquisition team and senior stakeholders to identify and place graduate recruits.</li><li>Managing the graduate 'pool' to ensure that graduates are provided with meaningful career development whilst meeting business needs.</li><li>Management of the apprenticeship levy and working with the L&amp;D Manager to ensure that RLB get best value from the levy.</li><li>Liaison with professional institutions, apprenticeship providers and external providers to ensure alignment with external competencies and development schemes.Management of the work experience process.</li><li>Work with the L&amp;D Manager to define and roll out the process.</li></ul>Candidate Profile Experience: <ul><li>Experience of working with professional institutions and understands the routes to Chartership.</li><li>Experience of working with apprentices, including knowledge of how the levy and apprenticeship providers work.</li><li>Previous experience of HR and Learning Management Systems, preferably Cascade.</li></ul>Behaviours <ul><li>Recognised as a client focused, positive collaborator who shares knowledge freely and offers support to their peers and seniors. Recognised as a team player with a strong willingness to learn. </li><li>Demonstrates a positive and proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results. </li></ul>Employee Benefits RLB Employee Benefits: Our culture is built around enabling you to fulfil your potential, so you can look forward to benefits that include: Hybrid Working - Working patterns to support your work-life balance. As well as competitive maternity and paternity packages. Well-Rewarded - A competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement. As well as the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days. Focus On Wellbeing - We offer a number of health and wellness options, including gym membership and cycle to work schemes. Healthcare Packages - Private healthcare insurance and medical support, including dental insurance and eyecare vouchers. Personal Development - A continuous learning and development programme, including established APC and in-house mentoring schemes. Additional Benefits - We offer a wide range of benefits including a season ticket loan and professional membership subscriptions. Exceptional Exposure - You'll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects across different sectors and regions. Social Responsibility - We hold team and social events as well as charity fundraising and volunteering activities. Diversity, Equity &amp; Inclusion Promise We believe in building a diverse and inclusive environment where each person can be themselves, feel valued for their contribution and be challenged and supported to reach their full potential. We have a responsibility to support the communities in which we live and work, and that our workforce should reflect these communities and our clients. Our talent strategy should enable us to overcome bias in the construction industry by recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce. Find out more here: Diversity, Equity &amp; Inclusion - RLB | Europe If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during any stage of the application or interview process, please contact our recruitment team at: <a href="mailto:recruitment@uk.rlb.com" target="_blank">recruitment@uk.rlb.com</a>

Learning and Development Advisor

Learning and Development Advisor Department: Human Resources Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Birmingham Description Title: Learning and Development Advisor. Discipline: Business Services Location: Birmingham (With Hybrid Working) Why RLB? We value your skills, talents and unique perspectives - we think they are priceless. Bring them to RLB and you'll be empowered to shape our future and your career in new and meaningful ways. We'll give you opportunities to work on some of the most ambitious and exciting projects currently being designed and developed in the built environment sector. You'll continue to learn and advance as everyone who works for us is provided with a tailored training programme. Our mentoring and reverse mentoring schemes will enable you to share your expertise while gaining fresh insights. What makes RLB unique is our inclusive culture. As an independent, employee-owned business, teamwork and collaboration lies at the heart of everything we do. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies are just some of the ways we invest in employee wellbeing. Join us and you will thrive personally as well as professionally. Role Overview: It is an exciting time to join the Learning &amp; Development team as we support our employees in their technical and professional learning journeys. This role is pivotal to the growth of our business, supporting the professional development of our future professionals community. Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Working closely with the Talent Acquisition team and senior stakeholders to identify and place graduate recruits.</li><li>Managing the graduate 'pool' to ensure that graduates are provided with meaningful career development whilst meeting business needs.</li><li>Management of the apprenticeship levy and working with the L&amp;D Manager to ensure that RLB get best value from the levy.</li><li>Liaison with professional institutions, apprenticeship providers and external providers to ensure alignment with external competencies and development schemes.Management of the work experience process.</li><li>Work with the L&amp;D Manager to define and roll out the process.</li></ul>Candidate Profile Experience: <ul><li>Experience of working with professional institutions and understands the routes to Chartership.</li><li>Experience of working with apprentices, including knowledge of how the levy and apprenticeship providers work.</li><li>Previous experience of HR and Learning Management Systems, preferably Cascade.</li></ul>Behaviours <ul><li>Recognised as a client focused, positive collaborator who shares knowledge freely and offers support to their peers and seniors. Recognised as a team player with a strong willingness to learn. </li><li>Demonstrates a positive and proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results. </li></ul>Employee Benefits RLB Employee Benefits: Our culture is built around enabling you to fulfil your potential, so you can look forward to benefits that include: Hybrid Working - Working patterns to support your work-life balance. As well as competitive maternity and paternity packages. Well-Rewarded - A competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement. As well as the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days. Focus On Wellbeing - We offer a number of health and wellness options, including gym membership and cycle to work schemes. Healthcare Packages - Private healthcare insurance and medical support, including dental insurance and eyecare vouchers. Personal Development - A continuous learning and development programme, including established APC and in-house mentoring schemes. Additional Benefits - We offer a wide range of benefits including a season ticket loan and professional membership subscriptions. Exceptional Exposure - You'll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects across different sectors and regions. Social Responsibility - We hold team and social events as well as charity fundraising and volunteering activities. Diversity, Equity &amp; Inclusion Promise We believe in building a diverse and inclusive environment where each person can be themselves, feel valued for their contribution and be challenged and supported to reach their full potential. We have a responsibility to support the communities in which we live and work, and that our workforce should reflect these communities and our clients. Our talent strategy should enable us to overcome bias in the construction industry by recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce. Find out more here: Diversity, Equity &amp; Inclusion - RLB | Europe If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during any stage of the application or interview process, please contact our recruitment team at: <a href="mailto:recruitment@uk.rlb.com" target="_blank">recruitment@uk.rlb.com</a>

Job Description Job Title: Housing Officer Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £33,487.46 (£35,168.63 is achieved after 12 months successful performance in the role) Working Hours: Full time 35 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday to Friday/ Hybrid Location: Colshaw Farm - Cheshire East If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description. The difference you will make as a Housing Officer This post will give an opportunity for the successful candidate to gain valuable experience working as a Housing Officer to cover a busy Housing Patch based in Cheshire Covering the Colshaw Farm Estate along with a small, dispersed area in the Greater Manchester and Trafford area. This role will require someone to maximise the economic viability, social sustainability, and self-sufficiency of the tenancies in their patch through targeted support, services, and action, establishing and maintaining strong relationships with customers, acting as an 'Account Manager', advocating for the customer to ensure that other teams are providing services to the expected level. This will be delivered through flexible, self-led and resourceful processes that enables the front-line worker to put customer first. About you We are looking for someone with a proven track record of delivering a high-quality customer service function, preferably in the housing sector including effective stakeholder management, both internally and external to the organisation. We require someone who also has a proven track record of successfully solving difficult problems and demonstrating initiative to proven activities. Why Riverside? At Riverside, we're a housing association with a difference - enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we've been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us. Working with us, you'll enjoy: <ul> <li>Competitive pay &amp; generous pension </li> <li>28 days holidays plus bank holidays</li> <li>Flexible working options available</li> <li>Investment in your learning, personal development and technology</li> <li>A wide range of benefits</li></ul>Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside: We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Role Profile <ul> <li>Pro-actively manage, maintain and improve designated social housing neighbourhoods; dealing with all aspects of tenancy conditions, including service failures, creating, promoting and adopting a culture of customer care in accordance with agreed processes, standards, timescales and targets.</li> <li>Accountable for maximising and increasing income collection, working in partnership with Shared Service colleagues to ensure good payment practices are established from tenancy start, support customers with benefit claims, signposting for advice and carrying out home visits during arrears pursuance process. </li> <li>Represent the Group in Court for all cases brought against customers in your designated area, ensuring cases are progressed effectively and efficiently and relevant stakeholders are kept up to date with developments and outcomes. </li> <li>As an "Account Manager" for the customer and property, be responsible for identifying issues which can be resolved with early intervention, be responsible for liaising with internal &amp; external stakeholders to ensure services and actions are effective and efficient to build lasting, satisfactory and sustainable tenancies. </li> <li>Accountable for 'patch profitability', minimising void rent loss, identify cash leakage, working in partnership with Shared Service colleagues to carry out inspections, property viewings and managing tenancy sign ups and new tenancy visits. </li> <li>Manage a delegated discretionary budget, making decisions regarding the allocation of your budget, ensuring Group financial controls are adhered to robustly and effectively. </li> <li>Provide quality assurance for all communal areas in your patch, escalating contracted service failures to the relevant contract owner for resolution, and resolving other issues using the relevant procedure.</li> <li>Other Information</li> <li>You will be required to work a range of shifts on a 24 hour, 7 days per week rota basis.</li> <li>You will undertake regular training to enable you to deliver your role safely.</li> <li>From time to time you may be required to undertake additional duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature, in consultation with your Line Manager.</li> <li>Commission, direct and influence other teams as appropriate to resolve low level anti-social behaviour issues, hate crimes, domestic abuse and issues impacting community cohesion, escalating complex cases to the Community Safety Team as appropriate. </li> <li>Maximise the use of mobile technology to ensure the provision of an efficient and proactive customer service to customers. </li> <li>Champion and promote usage of the online self-service facility, to contribute to ongoing financial efficiencies across the Group by reducing the demand on front line resources. </li> <li>Work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders to deliver customer involvement objectives and stakeholder management within a specified area, attending community meetings where relevant to the Group and its customers. </li> <li>Build effective and strong relationships with customers, identify customer's needs and aspirations, provide targeted support and use of customer intelligence to drive tenancy sustainability. </li> <li>Provide clear, supportive and accurate social housing advice to customers, colleagues and other stakeholders, including signposting where appropriate, to ensure awareness of the service and the effective progression and resolution of cases. </li> <li>Act as an advocate for customers, both internally and externally where appropriate to ensure their expectations are maintained and they are receiving the appropriate levels of service. </li> <li>Work with customers to minimise and resolve issues and complaints, liaising with the Customer Complaints Team to resolve escalated complaints as required.</li> <li>Promote opportunities for customers to engage with and be involved in key decision making through our customer involvement function, to ensure the delivery of a service that meets their needs. </li> <li>Work with regional colleagues, providing local intelligence on neighbourhood level issues to contribute to the regional planning process. </li> <li>Ensure internal business processes are followed in line with the Group's policy, procedures and statutory requirements. </li> <li>Maintain accurate records using appropriate systems, ensuring the integrity and quality of Social Housing service data, to enable regular analysis to be carried out and reporting to be completed as required. </li> <li>Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and procedures.</li> <li>Accountable for organising your own work, priorities and objectives to meet the organisational goals, with the focus being "self-led" with customers need and requirements at the forefront to improve the areas for which you are responsible for. </li> <li>Respond flexibly to any necessary changes in work priorities and undertake other duties when required to support the effective operation of the service. </li> <li>Build relationships with local stakeholders in order to foster partnership working to deliver shared neighbourhood improvement. </li> <li>Ensure that all data protection requirements are met in accordance with the Group's policy, procedures and statutory requirements. </li> <li>Ensure that health and safety requirements are met in accordance with the Group's policy, procedures and statutory requirements</li></ul>Person specification Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential <ul> <li>Proven track record of delivering a high quality customer service function, preferably in the housing sector. </li> <li>Effective stakeholder management, both internally and external to the organisation. </li> <li>Customer focused with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to work at all levels within the business. </li> <li>Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure, deliver to strict deadlines and manage conflicting priorities. </li> <li>Proven track record of successfully solving difficult problems. </li> <li>Proven track record of demonstrating initiative to proven activities. </li> <li>Ability to remain calm in a pressurised environment. </li> <li>Proficient use of a range of IT packages including Microsoft Office. </li> <li>Excellent team player who can work flexibly to meet business requirements.</li></ul>Desirable <ul> <li>Experience of agile/flexible working. </li> <li>Experience of forecasting and managing a budget. </li> <li>Experience of setting work priorities and arrangements, being self-led and working with minimal supervision.</li></ul>About Us Riverside is one of the UK's leading not-for-profit social housing and regeneration organisations, owning or managing around 75,000 homes from Irvine to Kent. We are a leading provider of supported housing services, particularly for those affected by homelessness, and our track record of transforming lives and revitalising neighbourhoods dates back over 90 years. We have plans to build over 15,000 affordable homes over the next decade. Our ways of working Commitment to Diversity

The vacancy Permanent Full time (37 hours week) We are looking for an experienced, self-motivated individual, preferably with Housing Management experience, to provide an excellent level of tenancy and neighbourhood management services to our local neighbourhoods, ensuring a strong customer focus at all times. This is a home-based role, visiting customers as required, with the occasional need to attend Head Office based in Bedford Heights to meet with colleagues and for team meetings. What you will be doing: <ul> <li>Maximising rent and void loss and ensuring tenancy sustainment</li></ul><ul> <li>Managing lower level ASB cases to a high standard and be safeguarding aware</li></ul><ul> <li>Working alongside the Complex Case team Housing Officers to ensure that comprehensive, consistent services are provided to our customers, ensuring they are at the heart of everything we do.</li></ul><ul> <li>Undertake regular estate inspections, monitoring estate services and completing fire safety inspections.</li></ul><ul> <li>Working closely with internal and external partners to ensure a seamless and wholistic offering to customers.</li></ul><ul> <li>Ensuring that tenancies are managed appropriately according to the circumstances of the household, making referrals and signposting for support as necessary.</li></ul>We'd love to meet someone with: <ul> <li>Excellent customer service skills putting the customer at the heart of what we do</li></ul><ul> <li>Good problem-solving, negotiation and influencing skills</li></ul><ul> <li>Strong communication skills, both written and verbal</li></ul><ul> <li>Excellent time management and organisational skills</li></ul><ul> <li>Experience of working in partnership with internal teams and external organisations to achieve shared goals</li></ul>Amongst what we offer you is: <ul> <li>A competitive salary of £33,500 per annum including car allowance</li></ul><ul> <li>28 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays</li></ul><ul> <li>A generous contributory pension scheme</li></ul><ul> <li>Private health care</li></ul><ul> <li>Free life assurance</li></ul><ul> <li>Access to an extensive suite of wellbeing services and tools including a digital gym</li></ul><ul> <li>Opportunities for learning and development</li></ul><ul> <li>Discounted gym membership</li></ul><ul> <li>Retail discount scheme</li></ul>Please note the successful candidate will need to complete a Basic DBS application. Closing date: 12th April 2025 Interview date: To be confirmed We reserve the right to close this recruitment if it is deemed that we have received a suitable number of applications. On this basis we would advise that applications are submitted as soon as possible About us bpha is a Housing Association located in the Oxford to Cambridge arc, which is committed to providing its customers with high quality, value for money services whilst continuing to develop energy efficient, sustainable and affordable housing. We are a leading provider and developer of affordable homes - for rent, sheltered, residential care and shared ownership. We work together with communities - to improve opportunities, independence and quality of life for our residents, and to benefit the wider community. We bring people together, and run and support a wide range of community activities. All the money we make is used to invest in existing homes, to enable us to build new homes, and to deliver new and improved services. We own or manage over 19,500 homes and over 500 staff. Our vision and values To build communities where people can live happily in a home they can afford. Our values underpin the work that we do and are ingrained in our culture at bpha. We are looking for people who can share these values and translate them into day-to-day practices for the benefit of our communities, customers and fellow colleagues. So that we can realise our vision, together. We are ambitious We are better together We show empathy We take responsibility Benefits We believe that benefits should be more than just perks. For us, they aren't simply little extras added on at the end, they're fundamental parts of what we stand for, from the very beginning. As standard. That's why at bpha, we reward our employees by making sure we give them a supportive and caring environment, that empowers them to be happy, healthy and inspired, every day. Money &amp; Time <ul> <li>Holiday entitlement of 28-33 days a year, plus public holidays</li> <li>Contributory pension scheme</li> <li>Competitive pay</li> <li>Life assurance cover</li></ul>Health &amp; Wellbeing <ul> <li>Private healthcare</li> <li>Mental Health First Aid</li> <li>Counselling service</li> <li>Eye tests</li> <li>Discounted gym membership</li> <li>Cycle to Work scheme</li> <li>Free annual flu jabs</li> <li>Wellbeing activities and events</li> <li>Free fruit and refreshments</li></ul>Recognition <ul> <li>Long service award</li> <li>Annual staff recognition awards</li> <li>Discretionary reward scheme</li></ul>Lifestyle <ul> <li>Annual volunteering day</li> <li>Social events, clubs and activities</li> <li>Breakout areas</li> <li>Onsite cafe/restaurant at headquarters</li></ul>Development <ul> <li>Opportunities for professional training and qualifications</li> <li>Workshops and training sessions for new skills</li> <li>A fresh and modern eLearning platform</li></ul>

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

Senior Social Worker - Advice and Wellbeing Hub (Homelessness)

The Vacancy FULL TIME - 37hrs To lead on the case management of clients and be part of a team that supports them in keeping them safe and helping them achieve their goals. To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES <ul> <li>To assess the needs of each client, helping to develop their individual support plan to achieve their goals</li> <li>To produce and regularly review comprehensive client-based risk assessments</li> <li>To manage a caseload of clients on a one-to-one basis </li> <li>To support clients to gain and/or maintain accommodation or achieve outcomes defined by the service specification</li> <li>To engage with local authorities, health providers and other agencies, creating and maintaining constructive working relationships to maximise the opportunities available to clients</li> <li>To lead on client activities to help them gain practical life skills and encourage their engagement with the running of the service</li> <li>To support clients with managing their finances, paying rent, managing arrears and accessing benefits</li> <li>To encourage and signpost clients to the local community and to resources relevant to their aspirations including education, training, employment activity or volunteering </li> <li>To support clients in trauma informed and psychologically informed ways</li> <li>To adhere to safeguarding responsibilities, following our safeguarding policy and procedure</li> <li>To help maintain health and safety, ensuring clients, visitors and buildings are safe in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, policy and procedures</li> <li>To provide basic first aid assistance until help arrives (full training is provided)</li> <li>To work confidently and efficiently when lone working</li> <li>To maintain accurate records on our client management system and ensure these are stored in line with GDPR</li> <li>To maintain confidentiality</li> <li>To represent the organisation in a professional manner </li> <li>To carry out any other reasonable duties required in the interest of the organisation</li></ul>ROLE REQUIREMENTS <ul> <li>This role will require an Enhanced with Barred List(s) disclosure and barring service check is a requirement for this role. This would be completed on appointment of the role</li> <li>This role will require a full drivers' licence and access to a vehicle</li> <li>This role will require you to work flexibly across several sites </li> <li>This role will require you to work with clients on a one-to-one basis</li> <li>This role will require you to work nights and/or weekends</li> <li>This role will require you to lone work</li></ul>ESSENTIAL CRITERIA <ul> <li>Strong communication skills, both verbal and written</li> <li>Clear verbal and written English </li> <li>Good keyboard skills for data inputting</li> <li>Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word</li> <li>Confident and assertive manner</li> <li>Ability to self-motivate as you will work on your own</li> <li>Effective team working </li> <li>Ability to respond calmly to crisis</li> <li>Deal promptly with and effectively react to challenging situations</li> <li>Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues</li></ul>DESIRABLE CRITERIA <ul> <li>Experience of managing a caseload of clients </li> <li>Understanding of risk assessment and person-centred, outcomes-based delivery</li> <li>Understanding of the support needs of people experiencing homelessness or those with complex needs</li> <li>Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies, housing regulations and the benefits system</li></ul>We reserve the right to close our adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible. About Us We offer support to people who are homeless, vulnerable or at risk of becoming homeless and need help rebuilding their lives for a brighter future. Our services include safe, flexible and reliable client led housing and support with a focus on reducing homelessness, improving health and wellbeing and building on individual's skills and resilience to break the cycle of homelessness, poverty and exclusion. We work in partnership with multiple agencies and authorities to deliver support and accommodation needs across Berkshire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Dorset. We are dedicated to safeguarding all young people and adults with our services. We follow safer recruitment practices for all our vacancies to assure that all successful candidates are suitable to work with our clients. We're committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that embodies our values and promotes a tolerant and respectful environment where everyone can feel empowered to succeed. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and will support with any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. Our vision To be a safety net for people in tough times and the springboard to a brighter future. Our mission To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. Our values Everyone matters We know we're stronger together We do the right things, for the right reasons We never give up Our Gallery Previous Next Our Benefits Extra mile awards Pension with life cover Blue Light Card Champions of equality Employee assistance programme Staff discounts via Wider Wallet Dedication to wellbeing GP helpline Length of service awards Generous and flexible holiday Refer a friend scheme

Homeless Support Worker

Summary We are looking for a Premises Officer to ensure the provision of a safe, clean, attractive learning environment, as part of a team undertaking responsibility for the maintenance, security, health and safety of the Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park site. About Us Our academy is a member of the Harris Federation , a group of 55 primary and secondary academies in and around London educating some 44,000 young people. The Harris Federation Teaching School Alliance enables us not only to train and develop teachers and leaders in our own academies, but also to do so for other schools. Each academy is led and run by its Principal and other senior leaders: we are deliberately a federation rather than a chain. What unites us is a culture that ensures the children and teenagers in our schools get an excellent education within a happy, caring and supportive environment. Main Areas of Responsibility Your responsibilities will include: <ul> <li>Ensuring adherence to the academy health and safety policy, being vigilant for any hazards, mitigating risk immediately and appropriately and reporting as soon as possible</li> <li>Carrying out servicing, cleaning and checking of academy vehicles within your capabilities</li> <li>Providing technical and craft support to teaching staff</li> <li>Providing site security as required</li> <li>Reporting poor or dangerous behaviour by students or any potentially hazardous actions by staff</li> <li>Maintaining, decorating and repairing the academy premises where appropriate;</li> <li>Liaising with and supporting external contractors on site, ensuring supervision at all times</li> <li>Maintaining the academy grounds, keeping the site clear of litter and emptying bins regularly</li> <li>Monitoring the toilets for cleanliness and replenishing supplies as necessary</li> <li>Regularly touring the academy, keeping corridors free from litter</li> <li>Assisting in maintaining the academy grounds</li> <li>Locking and securing gates as required</li> <li>Assisting in the removal of furniture e.g. for exams and academy events</li> <li>Reporting any lights that need replacing, graffiti or any broken fixtures and fittings</li> </ul>Qualifications &amp; Experience We would like to hear from you if you have: <ul> <li>Basic knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and requirements</li> <li>Basic training in one or more of plumbing, general and ground maintenance, electrical/building maintenance, heating systems (or sound experience of same)</li> <li>Basic knowledge of the operation of heating, ventilating systems and common causes of malfunctions</li> <li>Knowledge of maintenance and security systems and procedures</li> <li>Knowledge of supervisory skills</li> <li>Understanding of appropriate cleaning methods and standards</li> <li>Experience of working in an inner city school or educational establishment with children and young people</li> <li>Considerable DIY experience and skills</li> <li>Ability for some heavy lifting, with physical fitness appropriate to tasks required</li> <li>Ability to monitor and report on structural faults/repairs</li> <li>Ability to monitor and order stocks of material</li> <li>Ability to work evenings and weekends on a regular basis</li> <li>Ability to deal with emergencies occurring outside normal working hours</li> </ul>For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. Next Steps If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation. Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website. Professional Development &amp; Benefits Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website. Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. See all the benefits we offer Join our talent network Recruitment of ex-offenders statement Diversity and equality notice Before you start your application... Email communication Please remember to check your junk mail folders for our email communications. You will receive a confirmation email once you submit, or save the progress, of your application. Please check your junk/spam folder and add us to your safe senders list to ensure all future email communication is received. This is important to ensure you are kept up to date on the status of your application and to avoid delays in the recruitment process. Applying online We strongly advise that you complete the personal information section first and then save the progress of your application. You can return at any time to update and complete the rest of the application. Please ensure you regularly save the progress of your application to avoid losing any data. Once saved, you will receive an email with instruction on how to retrieve your application using a unique code. To submit an application, you'll need to have ready: <ul> <li>Personal information about you</li> <li>Details of your education and employment history</li> <li>Details of any qualifications and training gained</li> <li>A CV and/or supporting statement to upload</li> </ul>Using your CV or LinkedIn profile to apply: To reduce the application time, you will have the option to upload a CV or use your LinkedIn profile when applying for the job. The information in your CV or LinkedIn profile will auto populate the relevant sections of the online application, but please ensure you check this before submitting. If you have applied to work with us before, you can reuse and update an existing application. Need any help and support? Visit our Applying page for FAQs and support with completing your application. We look forward to receiving your application.

Premises Officer

Housing Officer - £39,039 pa Hybrid Working - 3 Days onsite in Hemel Hempstead An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Housing Department for an experienced Housing Officer to join our dynamic team. The role involves managing a geographical patch of properties and duties will include: <ul><li>Carrying out tenancy reviews and tenancy audits with residents in their homes</li><li>Housing management casework including Anti-Social behaviour, domestic abuse, abandonment and hoarding</li><li>Taking appropriate action regarding breaches of tenancies</li><li>Working collaboratively with the other teams and services to ensure appropriate action is taken to deal with breaches of tenancies</li></ul><ul><li>Assisting with Court processes and representing Hightown in court where necessary.</li><li>Resident involvement throughout the week travelling across your geographical patch</li></ul>Each Housing Officer in the team has a lead role, enabling staff to specialise in an area of Housing Management (we're flexible if you have an interest in a specific lead). This may include: <ul><li>Anti-Social Behaviour</li><li>Domestic Abuse</li><li>Tenancy Fraud</li></ul>As part of your lead role, you will be expected to keep up to date with legislation, regulatory requirements and best practice in your key area as well as providing guidance to other team members when needed. Due to the nature of the role, you must have a driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes. About Us Hightown is a charitable housing association operating principally in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire. We believe everyone should have a home and the support they need, so our aim is to build new homes and to provide excellent housingandsupport. We currently manage over 9,000 homes and employ over 1100 Permanent and Bank staff in our Care and Supported Housing Schemes and from our head office in Hemel Hempstead. We have an annual turnover of £121 million and a development programme that will deliver over 350 new affordable homes each year . The Benefits We offer a range of benefits which include: <ul><li>33 days of annual leave including Bank Holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li><li>£39,039 pa for 35 hours a week contract</li><li>Monthly attendance bonus</li><li>Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support</li><li>Access to favourable discounts and savings at high street retailers, gyms, restaurants, and cinemas</li><li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li><li>Employee support and health &amp; wellbeing services</li><li>Well-equipped on-site gym</li></ul>If you are interested in joining our friendly team, please apply below. Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and therefore we may close the vacancy early. Interested applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure they are considered. We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

Support Worker - Homelessness Services 1 Year Fixed Term Contract This role is 8am - 4pm Monday to Friday Hightown offer a trauma-informed, safe environment that is person-centred and supports homeless individuals to access the help they need. This could include support to find accommodation, claim benefits, counselling or signposting to specialist agencies for support with things like drug and alcohol addictions. About the role As a Support Worker, you will be working independently and as part of a team to provide support to people in 3 homelessness schemes in Hemel Hempstead. <ul><li> Queensway is a 5-bedroom house of multiple occupancy. All rooms have an ensuite and there are shared facilities including lounge and kitchen. </li><li> The Mews is made up of 4 self-contained bungalows. </li><li> Alexandra Road is made up of 9 x self-contained flats and a staff office which is where the successful applicant will be based. </li></ul>We are looking for someone who: <ul><li>Has experience of providing support to vulnerable people</li><li>Has experience of providing advice, guidance and support to homeless individuals</li><li>Positively engages with and sustains appropriate relationships with individuals who are often unwilling to engage with services</li><li>Can deliver practical housing related support through structured link work</li><li>Can work on own initiative and as a part of a team</li><li>Can act calmly and respond professionally in stressful and difficult situations</li></ul>We welcome applications from people who have experienced homelessness. The Benefits In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a considerable benefits package which includes: <ul><li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li><li>£25,350 pa for a 37.5 hour a week contract</li><li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li><li>Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary</li><li>Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing</li><li>Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support</li><li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li><li>Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a £130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us</li><li>Employee assistance helpline</li></ul>Interview Date: 4th April 2025 We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer. Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and therefore we may close the vacancy early. Interested applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure they are considered.

Support Worker - Homelessness Services

Job Description Job Title: Housing Officer (Car Required) Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £25,965.41 (£27,112.48 is achieved after 18 months successful performance in the role) Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. Location: Chevin House, Belper If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description. The difference you will make as a Housing Officer This role is based at Chevin House. Working collaboratively as part of a committed team that puts the customer first by delivering an outstanding housing management service across several defined properties, you will contribute to the day-to-day service by undertaking a range of tasks to ensure the safe operational management of our care and support services. Travel is required to the dispersed properties in Amber Valley therefore we are looking for someone with access to a vehicle. About you We are looking for someone with: <ul> <li>Experience of working within housing management</li> <li>An understanding of the barriers faced by vulnerable and diverse customer groups and individuals with complex needs </li> <li>Previous experience in positively resolving incidents</li></ul>Why Riverside? At Riverside, we're a housing association with a difference - enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we've been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us. Working with us, you'll enjoy: <ul> <li>Competitive pay &amp; generous pension </li> <li>28 days holidays plus bank holidays</li> <li>Flexible working options available</li> <li>Investment in your learning, personal development and technology</li> <li>A wide range of benefits</li></ul>Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside: We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview. Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Role Profile Deliver an Allocation &amp; Letting Service: <ul> <li>Liaise with external stakeholders to deliver an effective referral pathway into the service/properties</li> <li>Ensure occupancy targets are met, through lettings and refurbishment of empty properties in line with the scheme's re-allocation procedures</li> <li>Allocate properties ensuring customers meet the criteria, affordability and required landlord checks</li> <li>Meet with customers to provide practical support with setting up a new tenancy, ensuring all documents are complete and liaising with external stakeholders if required</li> <li>Show new customers the accommodation and communal amenities, clearly communicating tenant responsibilities and compliance to enable them to fulfil and maximise their tenancy</li> <li>Visit new customers to make sure they are settling into their accommodation and are being supported to follow their tenancy agreement</li></ul>Deliver a Housing Management Service: <ul> <li>Be responsible for ensuring empty properties are referred to Asset colleagues for void works, following the void procedure to ensure rooms are ready-to-let</li> <li>Report and monitor the delivery of reactive repairs within properties to ensure they are maintained and health and safety compliant</li> <li>Liaise with contractors and colleagues around planned maintenance programmes, ensuring that on-site delivery is well co-ordinated and in line with customer requirements</li> <li>Undertake day-to-day housing management duties, ensuring high standards of cleanliness are maintained within services and that rooms are prepared, ready for site inspections</li> <li>Proactively support customers experiencing issues that may put their accommodation at risk; where appropriate issuing warnings and Notices to Determine (NTDs) in consultation with Service Managers</li> <li>Prepare files and case notes in readiness for court</li> <li>Deliver a tenancy sustainment advice service to support customers to maintain their accommodation, e.g. claiming correct benefits</li> <li>Work directly with customers to monitor or reduce issues of anti-social behaviour within the service</li> <li>Meet regularly with customers to discuss ways to improve their accommodation, promoting involvement and consultation on matters impacting their housing</li> <li>Ensure the safety of our customers by recognizing and acting on any risk by following local safeguarding procedures and escalating appropriately</li> <li>Monitor and assist in maintaining health and safety requirements standards</li></ul>Deliver an Administration Service: <ul> <li>Carryout administrative tasks to support efficient running of the service</li> <li>Produce reports and other written documentation as required to support housing management delivery</li> <li>Maintain and update clear, accurate and strength-based records on the appropriate digital platform</li> <li>Assist schemes in daily operational tasks, including answering phones and working on Reception, as required</li></ul>Other Information <ul> <li>You will be required to work flexible hours to meet customer and business needs, which may not include normal office hours</li> <li>You will be required to travel to different properties within the defined area as and when required</li> <li>Use the Lone Worker system as and when necessary</li> <li>Ensure customers are safe at all times - carrying out all of your duties within Riverside's Policy and Procedure Policy and Procedure framework e.g. health &amp; safety, safeguarding, dignity at work, GDPR opportunities, cash handling, etc</li> <li>Deliver your role in line with Riverside company values - "Our Riverside Way"</li> <li>Participate in team meetings, attend regular supervisions and reflecting practice sessions</li> <li>Undertake regular training and take responsibility for continuous development to enable you to deliver your role safely</li> <li>From time to time you may be required to undertake additional duties and responsibilities in consultation with your Line Manager</li></ul>Person specification Essential <ul> <li>An understanding of the barriers faced by vulnerable and diverse customer groups and individuals with complex needs</li> <li>Experience of working within house management</li> <li>Be a team player with a caring, empathetic, flexible and have a resilient, can-do attitude.</li> <li>Previous experience in positively resolving incidents</li> <li>Demonstrate initiative and confidence to make and act on decisions</li> <li>Competent administrative and IT skills (to be able to produce reports and other communications)</li></ul>Desirable <ul> <li>Knowledge of current benefit systems</li> <li>Knowledge of Housing regulations</li> <li>Experience of working in challenging environments with the ability to plan, prioritise, organise tasks to achieve results </li> <li>Experience of working within a care &amp; support environment</li></ul>About Us Riverside is one of the UK's leading not-for-profit social housing and regeneration organisations, owning or managing around 75,000 homes from Irvine to Kent. We are a leading provider of supported housing services, particularly for those affected by homelessness, and our track record of transforming lives and revitalising neighbourhoods dates back over 90 years. We have plans to build over 15,000 affordable homes over the next decade. Our ways of working Commitment to Diversity

Housing Officer (Car Required)

The Vacancy FULL TIME - 37hrs To be part of a team that supports our clients, keeping them safe and helping them achieve their goals. To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES <ul> <li>To support clients by helping them to gain practical life skills, and encourage their engagement with the running of the service</li> <li>To assist clients with managing their finances, paying rent, managing arrears and accessing benefits</li> <li>To carry out daily checks, for example, on clients and the property, and ad hoc housekeeping tasks</li> <li>To support individuals to achieve their desired goals</li> <li>To encourage and signpost clients to the local community and to resources relevant to their aspirations including education, training, employment activity or volunteering </li> <li>To support clients in trauma informed and psychologically informed ways</li> <li>To adhere to safeguarding responsibilities, following our safeguarding policy and procedure</li> <li>To help maintain health and safety, ensuring clients, visitors and buildings are safe in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, policy and procedures</li> <li>To provide basic first aid assistance until help arrives (full training is provided)</li> <li>To work confidently and efficiently when lone working</li> <li>To maintain accurate records on our client management system and ensure these are stored in line with GDPR </li> <li>To maintain confidentiality </li> <li>To represent the organisation in a professional manner</li> <li>To carry out any other reasonable duties required in the interest of the organisation</li></ul>ROLE REQUIREMENTS <ul> <li>This role will require an Enhanced with Barred List(s) disclosure and barring service check is a requirement for this role. This would be completed on appointment of the role.</li> <li>This role will require a full drivers' licence and access to a vehicle This role will require you to work flexibly across several sites This role will require you to work with clients on a one-to-one basis This role will require you to work nights and/or weekends This role will require you to lone work</li></ul>DESIRABLE CRITERIA <ul> <li>Experience in similar sectors</li> <li>Experience in customer service roles</li></ul>ESSENTIAL CRITERIA <ul> <li>Good communication skills</li> <li>Clear verbal and written English </li> <li>Good keyboard skills for data inputting</li> <li>Basic knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word</li> <li>Polite and assertive manner</li> <li>Ability to self-motivate as you will work on your own</li> <li>Collaborate well in a team</li> <li>Ability to respond calmly in a crisis</li> <li>Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues</li></ul>We reserve the right to close our adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible. About Us We offer support to people who are homeless, vulnerable or at risk of becoming homeless and need help rebuilding their lives for a brighter future. Our services include safe, flexible and reliable client led housing and support with a focus on reducing homelessness, improving health and wellbeing and building on individual's skills and resilience to break the cycle of homelessness, poverty and exclusion. We work in partnership with multiple agencies and authorities to deliver support and accommodation needs across Berkshire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Dorset. We are dedicated to safeguarding all young people and adults with our services. We follow safer recruitment practices for all our vacancies to assure that all successful candidates are suitable to work with our clients. We're committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that embodies our values and promotes a tolerant and respectful environment where everyone can feel empowered to succeed. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and will support with any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. Our vision To be a safety net for people in tough times and the springboard to a brighter future. Our mission To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. Our values Everyone matters We know we're stronger together We do the right things, for the right reasons We never give up Our Gallery Previous Next Our Benefits Extra mile awards Pension with life cover Blue Light Card Champions of equality Employee assistance programme Staff discounts via Wider Wallet Dedication to wellbeing GP helpline Length of service awards Generous and flexible holiday Refer a friend scheme

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