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Are you an experienced leader with a passion for making a positive impact in the social housing sector?Loreburn Housing Association is seeking a dynamic Head of Housing who is passionate about making a difference to join the association to provide strong leadership to a newly shaped housing team.&nbsp;Employment Type:&nbsp; Full time, permanentLocation:&nbsp;Dumfries &amp; Galloway (regular travel required).&nbsp;Salary range:&nbsp;£50,798 - £62,049 + competitive benefits package + on call rota payments&nbsp;Hours:&nbsp; 35 hours each week, with general working pattern of Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>About the Role</h2>Working alongside a welcoming and supportive management team, you’ll lead our mission to create and sustain GREAT places to live across southwest Scotland.&nbsp; &nbsp;As Head of Housing you will be responsible for delivering high quality, tenant focussed housing services.&nbsp; You will shape strategy, ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement and service improvement across tenancy and neighbourhood management, community development and tenant engagement.&nbsp;&nbsp;As a visible and collaborative leader, you will embody our GREAT values and inspire a culture of integrity, accountability and performance.&nbsp; You will build partnerships to enhance community impact while ensuring that your teams deliver services that truly place tenants first.&nbsp;<h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Provide strategic and operational leadership across all housing services, ensuring compliance with the Scottish Social Housing Charter, regulatory standards and legislative requirements.</li><li>Champion a tenant-first culture, embedding co-production and tenant voice into service design, delivery, and scrutiny.</li><li>Lead the development and implementation of housing strategies, policies, and performance frameworks aligned to Loreburn’s corporate priorities.</li><li>Oversee all aspects of housing service delivery, using data and insight to drive performance, mitigate risks, and achieve/exceed KPIs.</li><li>Take accountability for housing budgets, ensuring financial sustainability and value for money.</li><li>Drive service transformation and embed new systems and working practices that improve tenant experience.</li><li>Represent Loreburn externally, influencing policy and building strong partnerships that benefit tenants and communities.</li></ul><h2>Key Requirements</h2>We are looking for an experienced and principled housing leader who brings:<ul><li>Proven success in leading progressive housing teams, delivering service improvements and achieving performance targets. </li><li>Infrastructure to accommodate home working with access to broadband.</li><li>Participation in the on call rota </li><li>A track record of embedding tenant voice and co-production in service delivery.</li><li>Experience in budget management, risk management and performance monitoring.</li><li>Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire, collaborate and drive transformation.</li><li>Excellent judgement, professional integrity, and the ability to balance strategic priorities with operational delivery.</li><li>Proficiency in data analysis and ICT, with the ability to use information to make clear, evidence-based decisions.</li><li>Strong resilience and organisational skills.</li><li>Knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance standards.</li></ul><h2>Benefits</h2>We know our people are key to our success.&nbsp; In return for your leadership and expertise, we offer:&nbsp;<ul><li>Competitive pay and rewards</li><li>Employer pension contributions of 8%, life cover of 3 x salary and options for salary sacrifice</li><li>40 days holiday which includes 12 fixed days including a Christmas closure</li><li>Wellbeing Time – Alternative to a 34-hour week. Staff have 49 hours to take throughout the year to offer greater flexibility and to support health and work/life balance. </li><li>Westfield Health Plan – contributions towards a range of services including dental, optical, therapy treatment, counselling and wellbeing services</li><li>Employee discounts including cashback and high street retail and gym discounts</li><li>Enhanced family friendly policies</li><li>Flexible working and a Hub, Home and Roam working model.</li><li>Professional development</li><li>Strong values-based culture and a chance to make a real difference to tenants and communities across the region.</li></ul>Please take a look through the <a href="https://loreburn.org.uk/data/Head_of_Housing_Recruitment_Pack_Aug_2025_2025_09_01_10_35_44.pdf" target="_blank">Recruitment Pack</a> for more information about the role, what’s required, and the skills and competencies we’re looking for.If you’d like to discuss the opportunity confidentially and to find out more about the role please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:peopleandculturehr@loreburn.org.uk" target="_blank">peopleandculturehr@loreburn.org.uk</a><h2>How To Apply</h2>Apply by completing the online Recruitment Application Form.Closing date for applications: Friday 3rd October 2025Interview date: 23rd and 27th October 2025We’re committed to making our recruitment practices as accessible as possible for everyone, this includes making any necessary adjustments. If you need us to do anything differently as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Head of Housing

Location: Dumfries &amp; Galloway (regular travel within the region required) Salary range: £32,372 - £40,347 FTE (£12,948 - £16,138 pro-rata) + competitive benefits package + on call rota payments Hours: 14 hours each week (0.4 FTE) worked Thursday and Friday About Us Loreburn is a registered social landlord (RSL) and Scottish Charity, with 2,700 homes across Dumfries &amp; Galloway. Established more than 40 years ago, our vision and mission is to 'create great places to live' by providing good quality, well maintained, and affordable homes. As a community-based association, we place our tenant facing services at the heart of the communities we serve. Our 'Hub, Home &amp; Roam' working model allows our team to work flexibly, ensuring they can be where they're most needed, supported by the right tools and resources to deliver on our commitments to tenants and communities. The Role Housing Officers are at the heart of our communities, delivering high quality housing management services within a defined 'patch' area within the East of the region. This is a generic role, covering tenancy and estate management, voids and lettings, income collection, tenancy enforcement and tenant and community engagement. Housing Officers maintain a visible and responsive presence in our communities, building strong relationships with tenants and addressing a range of housing matters. The role involves regular home visits and requires resilience, empathy and professionalism when working with tenants who may be experiencing a range of complex circumstances. Our Housing Officers embody our 'tenant first' ethos - listening to tenants, responding with empathy and professionalism and working in partnership to deliver services that make a lasting, positive impact. While this role is home based there is a requirement to regularly attend patches, in person meetings and training events at locations across the region we therefore have a business need for the post holder to be within close proximity of the patch which is within the East of the region which will cover Dumfries and surrounding area. What We're Looking For What's really important is that you have a strong commitment to delivering an exceptional service experience, are an effective communicator and able to work autonomously and independently. The ideal candidate will: <ul><li><ul><li>Have housing sector knowledge and experience.</li><li>CIH Level 2 or 3 qualification or appropriate experience and willingness to work towards. </li><li>Be able to build strong professional relations with tenants.</li><li>Possess strong customer service skills.</li><li>Be highly organised with excellent time management skills.</li><li>Be ICT proficient, particularly across Microsoft packages.</li><li>Be confident to take ownership of issues and proactively seek solutions.</li><li>Participate in the on call rota</li></ul></li></ul>As a home-based role, the ability to work from home in a suitable space, along with access to broadband is required. A driving licence and access to a vehicle will also be necessary. Please take a look through the role profile for more information about the role, what's required, and the skills and competencies we're looking for. Working With Us: Along with a supportive work environment and a collaborative culture, we offer generous benefits and a great work/life balance. <ul><li><ul><li>Competitive pay and rewards </li><li>Matched pension contributions up to 8% and life cover of 3 x salary </li><li>Salary sacrifice options for pension contributions</li><li>8 weeks paid holiday (pro-rata) which includes 12 fixed public holidays and a Christmas closure</li><li>Wellbeing Time - Alternative to a 34-hour week. Staff have 49 hours (pro-rata) throughout the year to offer greater flexibility and support to health and work/life balance. </li><li>Westfield Health Plan - contributions towards a range of services including dental, optical, therapies, counselling and wellbeing services.</li><li>Employee discounts including cashback and high street retail and gym discounts</li><li>Family friendly policies </li><li>Flexible working and a Hub, Home and Roam working model </li><li>Support for continuous professional development and protected learning time</li><li>Strong values-based culture offering autonomy and empowerment </li></ul></li></ul>For a confidential chat about the role, please contact Karen Duncan, Community Team Manager (East) on 07872126983 or [email protected] How to Apply Apply by completing the online Recruitment Application Form Closing date for applications: 9am Thursday 18th September 2025 Interview date: Thursday 25th September 2025 We're committed to making our recruitment practices as accessible as possible for everyone, this includes making any necessary adjustments. If you need us to do anything differently as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.

Housing Officer (East)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker (Older People) to join our team at Ramillies Court, Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire G81 2QA. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment as a Supported Housing Worker we will offer you: - <ul> <li>16.75 contracted hours per week on 4-weekly rotas which will involve a mixture of days in a given week</li> <li>Competitive hourly rate of £13.00 per hour</li> <li>Generous Holiday Entitlement</li> <li>Paid PVG check &amp; Professional Membership including SSSC</li> <li>Access to paid training and a vocational qualification</li> </ul>What we're looking for in our Support Workers: You'll be working with our tenants to make sure they receive the support identified in their personal plan ensuring they continue to enjoy as much independence as possible. You will assist with meal delivery and provide support in the dining room, there may also be very occasional kitchen duties. It'll be rewarding looking after those who rely on the support and dedication you'll bring to this important role. Support Worker Skills and Experience: Ideally, you will have an appropriate qualification in Health &amp; Social Care and previous experience of working with older people or other vulnerable members of a community, so you will understand their needs and know how to meet these. If you are successful in joining our team we can provide you with fantastic opportunities to develop your experience or enhance your career in social care and assist with your ongoing continued personal development. To Apply: Please complete and submit our online application form no later than 12 noon on Monday 15th September 2025. For an informal chat about this opportunity please contact Jacqui Ryan, Supported Housing Co-ordinator, on 0141 952 7869 or email at <a href="mailto:jacquir@trustha.org.uk" target="_blank">jacquir@trustha.org.uk</a>. We can only accept candidates residing in the UK who already have the right to work documents. All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorships for international applicants, or candidates currently working in the UK on a sponsored visa as we are unable to assist with renewal upon expiry. Click here for Job Description

ID3843-345 - Supported Housing Worker - Clydebank (RC)

Sanctuary manages rented and shared ownership homes and supports community initiatives for thousands of customers across England. Our staff help make a real difference to the quality of people's lives. Housing Officer Glasgow £35,839 - £37,726 per year plus £600 car allowance 37.5 hours per week An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Housing Officer to join our team based in Glasgow. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for ensuring that high quality housing management services are delivered to our residents with a focus on making a real difference to their lives. This is a varied opportunity that will see you managing a range of situations and helping to build key relationships with internal and external stakeholders, working in a professional manner to resolve problems and improve services. The role of Housing Officer will include: <ul><li>Delivering a high-quality housing management service to tenants, partners and key stakeholders</li><li>Ensuring arrears targets are met, and allocating void and new let properties</li><li>Investigating and resolving anti-social behaviour cases</li><li>Completing estate management weekly inspections</li><li>Identifying shortfalls in service delivery and putting plans of resolution into place</li><li>Managing the recruitment, performance and development of staff to ensure business needs are met</li><li>Ensuring compliance with all legislative and regulatory requirements for all housing management activities</li></ul>Skills and experiences: <ul><li>Proven experience of undertaking a similar role within housing</li><li>Knowledge of relevant housing regulations and legislation </li><li>Proven experience of delivery high quality tenancy services</li><li>Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to implement solutions</li><li>Ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external customers </li><li>Basic understanding of Microsoft Office packages is essential </li><li>SVQ3 in relevant area or equivalent qualification </li><li>Travel is a requirement of the role, therefore a full valid driving licence is essential</li></ul>Why work for us? We provide housing nationwide, from social rentals to private and shared ownership options. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture, and nurture and reward talent. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and our colleagues help make a real difference to people's lives. Our Benefits As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering: <ul><li>25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays</li></ul><ul><li>A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary</li><li>Life Assurance</li><li>Employee Advice Service including counselling</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Voluntary health plans </li><li>Employee discounts </li><li>Wellbeing support and tools</li><li>Employee recognition scheme</li><li>Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues</li><li>£35,839 per annum (rising to £37,726 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)</li></ul>View the job profile (if the link is unavailable please visit the Sanctuary careers website) Closing Date: 14 September 2025 If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you - <a href="mailto:housing.recruitment@sanctuary.co.uk" target="_blank">housing.recruitment@sanctuary.co.uk</a> We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application. View more detail about what it's like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at - <a href="http://www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team" target="_blank">http://www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team</a> 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. A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Housing Services Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.

Housing Officer

We have exciting opportunities for a Support Worker (Older People) to join our team at Whitelaw Court, Dunfermline, Fife KY11 4SJ. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment as a Supported Housing Worker we will offer you: - <ul> <li>Mixture of shifts on a 4-weekly rota</li> <li>Competitive hourly rate of £13.00 per hour</li> <li>Generous Holiday Entitlement</li> <li>Paid PVG check &amp; Professional Membership including SSSC</li> <li>Access to paid training and a vocational qualification</li> </ul>What we're looking for in our Support Workers: You'll be working with our tenants to make sure they receive the support identified in their personal plan ensuring they continue to enjoy as much independence as possible. You will assist with meal delivery and provide support in the dining room, there may also be very occasional kitchen duties. It'll be rewarding looking after those who rely on the support and dedication you'll bring to this important role. Support Worker Skills and Experience: Ideally, you will have an appropriate qualification in Health &amp; Social Care and previous experience of working with older people or other vulnerable members of a community, so you will understand their needs and know how to meet these. If you are successful in joining our team we can provide you with fantastic opportunities to develop your experience or enhance your career in social care and assist with your ongoing continued personal development. To Apply: Please complete and submit our online application form no later than 12 noon on Monday 8th September 2025. For an informal chat about this opportunity please contact Carolyn Fisher, Care &amp; Support Partner, on 0131 444 4930 or email at <a href="mailto:carolynf@trustha.org.uk" target="_blank">carolynf@trustha.org.uk</a>, or Lynne Winski, Supported Housing Co-ordinator, on 01383 739486 or email at <a href="mailto:lynnew@trustha.org.uk" target="_blank">lynnew@trustha.org.uk</a>. We can only accept candidates residing in the UK who already have the right to work documents. All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorships for international applicants, or candidates currently working in the UK on a sponsored visa as we are unable to assist with renewal upon expiry. Click here for Job Description

ID3763-BW0056 - Bank Supported Housing Worker (Support Worker) - Dunfermline (WC)

Are you an experienced leader with a passion for making a positive impact in the social housing sector? Loreburn Housing Association is seeking a dynamic Head of Housing who is passionate about making a difference to join the association to provide strong leadership to a newly shaped housing team. Employment Type: Full time, permanent Location: Dumfries &amp; Galloway (regular travel required). Salary range: £50,798 - £62,049 + competitive benefits package + on call rota payments Hours: 35 hours each week, with general working pattern of Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. About the Role Working alongside a welcoming and supportive management team, you'll lead our mission to create and sustain GREAT places to live across southwest Scotland. As Head of Housing you will be responsible for delivering high quality, tenant focussed housing services. You will shape strategy, ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement and service improvement across tenancy and neighbourhood management, community development and tenant engagement. As a visible and collaborative leader, you will embody our GREAT values and inspire a culture of integrity, accountability and performance. You will build partnerships to enhance community impact while ensuring that your teams deliver services that truly place tenants first. Responsibilities <ul><li>Provide strategic and operational leadership across all housing services, ensuring compliance with the Scottish Social Housing Charter, regulatory standards and legislative requirements.</li><li>Champion a tenant-first culture, embedding co-production and tenant voice into service design, delivery, and scrutiny.</li><li>Lead the development and implementation of housing strategies, policies, and performance frameworks aligned to Loreburn's corporate priorities.</li><li>Oversee all aspects of housing service delivery, using data and insight to drive performance, mitigate risks, and achieve/exceed KPIs.</li><li>Take accountability for housing budgets, ensuring financial sustainability and value for money.</li><li>Drive service transformation and embed new systems and working practices that improve tenant experience.</li><li>Represent Loreburn externally, influencing policy and building strong partnerships that benefit tenants and communities.Key Requirements We are looking for an experienced and principled housing leader who brings:</li><li>Proven success in leading progressive housing teams, delivering service improvements and achieving performance targets. </li><li>Infrastructure to accommodate home working with access to broadband.</li><li>Participation in the on call rota </li><li>A track record of embedding tenant voice and co-production in service delivery.</li><li>Experience in budget management, risk management and performance monitoring.</li><li>Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire, collaborate and drive transformation.</li><li>Excellent judgement, professional integrity, and the ability to balance strategic priorities with operational delivery.</li><li>Proficiency in data analysis and ICT, with the ability to use information to make clear, evidence-based decisions.</li><li>Strong resilience and organisational skills.</li><li>Knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance standards.</li></ul>Benefits We know our people are key to our success. In return for your leadership and expertise, we offer: <ul><li>Competitive pay and rewards </li><li>Employer pension contributions of 8%, life cover of 3 x salary and options for salary sacrifice</li><li>40 days holiday which includes 12 fixed days including a Christmas closure</li><li>Wellbeing Time - Alternative to a 34-hour week. Staff have 49 hours to take throughout the year to offer greater flexibility and to support health and work/life balance</li><li>Westfield Health Plan - contributions towards a range of services including dental, optical, therapy treatment, counselling and wellbeing services</li><li>Employee discounts including cashback and high street retail and gym discounts</li><li>Enhanced family friendly policies</li><li>Flexible working and a Hub, Home and Roam working model</li><li>Professional development </li><li>Strong values-based culture and a chance to make a real difference to tenants and communities across the region. </li></ul>Please take a look through the role profile for more information about the role, what's required, and the skills and competencies we're looking for. If you'd like to discuss the opportunity confidentially and to find out more about the role please contact [email protected] How To Apply Apply by completing the online Recruitment Application Form. Closing date for applications: Friday 3rd October 2025 Interview date: 23rd and 27th October 2025 We're committed to making our recruitment practices as accessible as possible for everyone, this includes making any necessary adjustments. If you need us to do anything differently as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.

Job Description Salary: £25,500 per annum, Location: Haddington and Edinburgh Contract/Hours: Permanent / Full Time - 37 hours per week (rota pattern including some weekends). Benefits: <ul><li>29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave </li><li>Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities </li><li>Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages </li><li>Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover </li><li>Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailers discounts. </li></ul>We are one of the largest children's charities in the UK and have been making a difference to the lives of the UK's vulnerable children for over 150 years. A bit about the role Our housing support and care at home service is all about empowering young individuals to live independently within their own homes and communities. We currently provide full-time, 2:1 care and support for two young people, a young man and a young woman. Both our young people have a learning disability and can at times present with behaviours that challenge. They live individually in their own tenancies and our aim is to promote and develop their skills and advocate on their behalf. Our approach is centred on assisting them with daily routines, personal care, and medication, all while nurturing their zest for life and activity. We keep them engaged with exciting adventures, walks, swimming, surfing, park visits, and exploring new experiences. As a Housing Support Worker in our team, you'll play a crucial role in creating and implementing personalised care plans. You'll have the rewarding opportunity to support our young people in their journey towards greater independence, helping them achieve milestones, make informed decisions, and actively engage with their community. At the heart of our philosophy is the belief that behaviour is a form of communication. We strive to understand the messages behind challenging behaviours and guide individuals to express themselves in positive and effective ways. How you'll help to create brighter futures Working in this environment can be so rewarding when you see the difference you're truly making. Our aim is to give every young person we work with the support and guidance to reach their potential and support their aspirations for a positive future, and this is a vital part of our work. Some key responsibilities of a Housing Support Worker are; <ul><li>Helping young people in all aspects of their daily lives.</li><li>Maintaining effective working relationships and communication with colleagues, young people and families.</li><li>Being alert to child protection and safeguarding policies and procedures.</li><li>Helping young people transition in to happy and healthy adults.</li><li>Being solution focused and building on strengths.</li><li>Achieving the highest standards of safeguarding, whether through direct care provision or support activities to the young people who come into contact with our services, or by appropriately reporting concerns.</li></ul>Let's talk about you You don't need a lot of previous experience or qualifications for this role - we're looking for someone with a positive attitude, and the desire and commitment to giving the best care to children and young people. <ul><li>A positive approach, providing a fun environment for the young people in our care.</li><li>Ideally, a HNC and SVQ 3 in a social care discipline (or a qualification which would meet the registration requirements) or a commitment to working towards these.</li><li>Ability to manage difficult situations.</li><li>Willingness to participate in relevant on the job or off site training </li><li>Providing support and care</li><li>A commitment to working on rota pattern, which includes weekends and some bank holidays.</li></ul>Good to know Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. If, for any reason, you need support with your application, please contact Jessica Jarvis at <a href="mailto:recruitmentservice@actionforchildren.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitmentservice@actionforchildren.org.uk</a> quoting reference 11817 Diversity, equality, and inclusion At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian &amp; Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children. Male staff are under-represented within our Children Service roles. We would like to encourage more male applicants for our Children Service roles Please click on the below links to find out more about this role and Action for Children; Job Description Action for Children Employee Benefits AfC Commitment Statement Make a Difference - A Career in Residential Services Find us on X, Linkedin, Facebook or YouTube to get to know us better.

Housing Support Practitioner

Job Description Salary: £29,000 per annum + £1200 on call allowance Location: Haddington and Edinburgh Contract/Hours: Permanent / Full Time - 37 hours per week (including evenings and weekends) Benefits: <ul><li>29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave </li><li>Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities </li><li>Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages </li><li>Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover </li><li>Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailers discounts. </li></ul>Vulnerable children in the UK need your help Wherever you work in the Action for Children family, you'll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK. Last year, we helped more than 670,000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning, we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive. Why Action for Children? Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It's the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives. A bit about the role Our housing support and care at home service is dedicated to ensuring the independence of a young person within their community. We offer round-the-clock care and support on a 2:1 ratio for a young lady with learning disabilities. We're looking for a Team Leader who'll be a positive role model, while providing line management to a small team of staff, to deliver high standards of care across our Edinburgh and Haddington services. You'll be responsible for rota management, lead on shifts, support staff in their personal development and assist the Registered Manager with the day to day running of the service. You'll work to achieve positive outcomes for the Young Person and will be the go-to person when the Registered Manager is not available. You'll be part of an exceptional team who work together to develop and deliver person-centred care plans. You'll proactively help the young person on her journey to lead a more independent life by supporting her in achieving outcomes, making informed choices, and promoting participation in her community. We strongly believe that behaviour is communication and work to identify what the young people are trying to tell us through their behaviour and support them to communicate that in a positive way. How you'll help to create brighter futures Some key responsibilities of a Team Leader role are; <ul><li>Leading shifts and working with the Registered Manager to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organisational policy and procedure.</li><li>Provide leadership by example to ensure that records, paper and electronic, are maintained and duly uploaded into the appropriate database.</li><li>Support staff team development through training opportunities, staff supervision, and multidisciplinary working.</li><li>Work to achieve positive outcomes for individual children and young people and contributing to the achievement of an outstanding, good or equivalent rating in external inspection including deputising in the absence of the Registered Manager.</li></ul>Let's talk about you <ul><li>Must possess SVQ 3 in Social Services &amp; Healthcare, or HNC Social Services or equivalent / SVQ4 in Social Services or Healthcare or willing to work towards / SSSC registered.</li><li>Previous experience of supervising staff.</li><li>Significant experience of working with children and young people with Learning Disabilities.</li><li>Confident in all aspects of MS Office.</li><li>Experience of coaching and supporting staff to reach a competent standard.</li><li>Ability to work under pressure while maintaining drive and enthusiasm and to be able to deal with children and young people effectively and safely with challenging behaviour.</li></ul>Good to know Application Process Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Contact: Jessica Jarvis at <a href="mailto:recruitmentservice@actionforchildren.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitmentservice@actionforchildren.org.uk</a> quoting reference 11819 Diversity, equality and inclusion At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian &amp; Minority Ethnic and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children. Male staff are under-represented within our Children Service roles. We would like to encourage more male applicants for our Children Service roles. Please click on the below links to find out more about this role and Action for Children; Job Description Action for Children Employee Benefits AfC Commitment Statement Management Competency Framework Make a Difference - A Career in Residential Services Action for Children's story or find us on X, Linkedin, Facebook or YouTube to get to know us better.

Team Leader Housing Support

The Vacancy Join McCarthy Stone as a Relief House Manager - Make a Difference Every Day! Are you passionate about delivering outstanding customer service? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where multitasking and problem-solving are key? If you enjoy organising social events and helping others, we have the perfect opportunity for you! McCarthy Stone is seeking a Relief House Manager to join our dedicated team, covering ad hoc shifts at our beautiful estates in and around the West and East of Scotland. This role offers flexible hours to be agreed upon with the Operations Manager, with an hourly rate of £13.77. Plus, you'll receive mileage reimbursement for your travel! Why Work with Us? At McCarthy Stone, we offer a range of fantastic benefits, including: <ul> <li>Group personal pension</li> <li>Life assurance</li> <li>Medical screening</li> <li>Comprehensive induction and training</li> <li>Excellent career progression opportunities</li> <li>The chance to work in stunning surroundings</li></ul>About the Role As a Relief House Manager, you will play a vital role in maintaining the high-quality service our residents expect. Your responsibilities will include: <ul> <li>Welcoming new homeowners and helping them settle in</li> <li>Providing a friendly front-of-house service and assisting visitors</li> <li>Offering support, guidance, and communication between homeowners, families, and service partners</li> <li>Managing the estate, ensuring it is safe, secure, and well-maintained</li> <li>Responding to emergencies with professionalism</li> <li>Facilitating social interactions and helping homeowners enjoy their retirement</li></ul>Who You Are The ideal candidate will have: <ul> <li>Excellent communication skills and a "can-do" attitude</li> <li>Extensive experience in a customer service role</li> <li>A professional approach with high standards</li> <li>Flexibility and reliability for out-of-hours calls</li> <li>Resilience and effective problem-solving skills</li> <li>Basic health and safety awareness (preferred)</li> <li>Good computer literacy, including Microsoft Word and Outlook</li> <li>First aid qualifications (preferred)</li></ul>Why McCarthy Stone? Recognised as a great place to work, this role is not just a job-it's a chance to make a positive impact on the lives of older people. If this sounds like the perfect role for you, apply today! We review applications as they come in and may fill the position before the closing date. At McCarthy Stone, we celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. About Us As the UK's leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of January 2025, McCarthy Stone operates over 545 developments across the UK for more than 24,200 people. We believe in championing the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life, so they feel more connected, recognised, and valued than ever. In late 2020 we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain. We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list! Our Customers The Benefits 24 days annual leave Pension plan Life assurance Employee assistance helpline Health screening Eyecare voucher scheme Long service award Testimonials "I enjoy working for McCarthy and Stone as a House Manager because I am very well supported in my Role by my manager. I am able to make the day to day decisions but always have immediate support on the rare times I need help. It's a breath of Fresh Air working for a focused dynamic company who know what they are trying to achieve as a team." Linda Diamond - House Manager "Only at McCarthy Stone can you start in the middle of a pandemic and feel at home within a couple of weeks ... it's all about our great people and how welcome they make you feel ... even if it was through a screen!" Andrea Waldron - Senior HR Business Partner "From my first week I felt like part of the team, everyone is helpful and pro-active, which is crucial in a fast paced environment. I've had the opportunity to work on some exciting projects, it's a very 'hands-on' approach here with plenty of opportunity to be involved and play a part in delivering developments." Emily Bishop - Principal Planning Associate "Working for McCarthy Stone is a very fulfilling experience. The staff here are all empathetic and professional. Guiding people in purchasing an apartment, watching them settle in and make friends, and then watching them lead a happy and carefree retirement is very rewarding." Caroline Craig-cordel - Sales Consultant "I found it inspiring how working in McCarthy Stone gives you a chance to make so many people happier, every day. And what we do is so important to our homeowners! In my marketing career before I couldn't dream about customers sharing their thoughts about my campaigns, but here it happens all the time." Stan Smolyar - Head of Brand Previous Next

Relief House Manager

The Vacancy Do you take pride in delivering excellent customer service? Do you get satisfaction from a role that involves multi-tasking and finding solutions? Do you enjoy organising and facilitating social events? McCarthy Stone is the leading UK's retirement living providers. We are looking for a House Manager to join our team at Beeches Gate in Aberdeen. Beeches Gate consists of 44 stylish one an two bedroom retirement properties, exclusive to the over 60s. Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday. We can be flexible around school hours. Pay: £21,490.34 per year Benefits: Group personal pension, life assurance, Employee Assist Scheme, and flexible working hours working in the most beautiful surroundings, generous annual leave entitlement. About the Role of a House Manager We are seeking a customer centric House Manager to exemplify the high-quality customer standards that we are renowned for. Our House Manager's key role is to enhance our Homeowner's quality of life and enable them to maintain their independence. This is a diverse role encompassing high level customer service and front of house and facilities management. The successful candidate will be responsible for building a strong community with our homeowners through event coordination, and regular meetings to report company updates and address the priorities of our residents. Some of the House Manager duties within this role include: <ul> <li>Welcoming new Homeowners and supporting them to settle into their apartments.</li></ul><ul> <li>Providing a professional front of house service and dealing all visitors in a friendly manner.</li></ul><ul> <li>Being the first point of contact for all our Homeowners and offering them help, support and advice as necessary.</li></ul><ul> <li>Working in collaboration with our partners and suppliers to ensure the smooth running of the estate</li></ul><ul> <li>Being the 'face' of McCarthy Stone for the families and friends of our Homeowners.</li></ul><ul> <li>Dealing with Homeowners issues with sensitivity and understand the need for confidentiality and respect their privacy.</li></ul><ul> <li>Managing the development -gardens and grounds - in an efficient and effective manner, providing our Homeowners with a safe, secure, well maintained, and pleasant environment</li></ul><ul> <li>Facilitating social interaction and helping Homeowners to enjoy retirement living to the full.</li></ul><ul> <li>Ensuring that all Health and Safety requirements are adhered to.</li></ul>The successful candidate will have the following key competencies: <ul> <li>Excellent communication skills with a real "can do" attitude.</li></ul><ul> <li>Extensive experience in a professional customer service orientated position.</li></ul><ul> <li>A professional approach with high quality standards.</li></ul><ul> <li>Thrives in a busy a varied role, where every day will be different.</li></ul><ul> <li>Be resilient and can problem solve effectively.</li></ul><ul> <li>An awareness of basic Health and Safety will be a distinct advantage.</li></ul><ul> <li>A good level of computer literacy including Microsoft Word and Outlook.</li></ul><ul> <li>Previous/current work based first aid qualifications will be an advantage although successful candidates will receive all the necessary training on commencement of the role.</li></ul>As part of Your McCarthy Stone, a successful and fast expanding national company, you'll get all the training and support you need to help you meet your career goals from our internal experts. This includes courses such as basic first aid, working safely in the workspace, Dementia Friends training and many more. Could this role be the perfect job for you? Apply now! All applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we hold the right to appoint before the closing date. McCarthy Stone celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst our colleagues. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background. About Us As the UK's leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of January 2025, McCarthy Stone operates over 545 developments across the UK for more than 24,200 people. We believe in championing the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life, so they feel more connected, recognised, and valued than ever. In late 2020 we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain. We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list! Our Customers The Benefits 24 days annual leave Pension plan Life assurance Employee assistance helpline Health screening Eyecare voucher scheme Long service award Testimonials "I enjoy working for McCarthy and Stone as a House Manager because I am very well supported in my Role by my manager. I am able to make the day to day decisions but always have immediate support on the rare times I need help. It's a breath of Fresh Air working for a focused dynamic company who know what they are trying to achieve as a team." Linda Diamond - House Manager "Only at McCarthy Stone can you start in the middle of a pandemic and feel at home within a couple of weeks ... it's all about our great people and how welcome they make you feel ... even if it was through a screen!" Andrea Waldron - Senior HR Business Partner "From my first week I felt like part of the team, everyone is helpful and pro-active, which is crucial in a fast paced environment. I've had the opportunity to work on some exciting projects, it's a very 'hands-on' approach here with plenty of opportunity to be involved and play a part in delivering developments." Emily Bishop - Principal Planning Associate "Working for McCarthy Stone is a very fulfilling experience. The staff here are all empathetic and professional. Guiding people in purchasing an apartment, watching them settle in and make friends, and then watching them lead a happy and carefree retirement is very rewarding." Caroline Craig-cordel - Sales Consultant "I found it inspiring how working in McCarthy Stone gives you a chance to make so many people happier, every day. And what we do is so important to our homeowners! In my marketing career before I couldn't dream about customers sharing their thoughts about my campaigns, but here it happens all the time." Stan Smolyar - Head of Brand Previous Next

House Manager

Housing Assistant - Private Sector Based in either Edinburgh or Glasgow, with travel throughout Scotland Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hpw) Salary circa £24,638 negotiable based on skills and experience Home, a place where you belong This is a great job opportunity for a Housing Assistant to join Home Groups awesome housing team in Glasgow and Edinburgh. As our Housing Assistant you're the face-to-face customer support to our communities. If you like variety, meeting and supporting customers, and want to develop a career in housing, then this is the perfect job for you! What's in it for you? <ul><li> 34 days leave, pro-rated (including bank holidays and a "me day") </li><li> Paid time off for volunteering </li><li> Matching Pension contributions (up to 7%, with life assurance of 3x Basic Salary) </li><li> Save up to £1140 yearly with our health cash plan, covering dental, optical, and therapies </li><li> Career path with development and an excellent training package </li><li> Excellent benefits and rewards including supermarket discounts and travel expenses </li></ul>Due to limits on our current certificates of sponsorship, we are not able to offer sponsorship to external candidates for this role. This remains under regular review. Typical day as our Mid-Market Rent Housing Assistant <ul><li> Through visibility, engagement with customers and pro-activity on our estates, you'll really get to get to know our communities. </li><li> You'll support our housing managers to look after their patches helping us to improve our local neighbourhoods. </li><li> Supporting with tasks such as managing our voids processes which includes liaising with local authorities, estate inspections, engaging and meeting with contractors on site. </li><li> You'll carry out and record the routine safety and compliance checks in our buildings and communities. </li><li> You'll also manage the admin updating records, ordering, and arranging payment for works to be done. </li></ul>You'll go home each day knowing that you have helped change our customers lives for the better, here, working for one of the top ten Great Place to Work in the UK! You bring <ul><li> A "can do" positive attitude, you're proactive and well organised, able to work on your initiative. </li><li> A real passion for delivering excellent customer service and a genuine desire to help your customers. </li><li> Confidence working collaboratively with colleagues in other parts of the business and external partners </li><li> An understanding of housing management, housing law and universal credit would be ideal, but they're not deal breakers! </li><li> The ability to use technology to navigate our systems and update customer records </li></ul>Our team You'll join Wendy and our Private Sector Team for Mid Market and Factoring services, we're super passionate about what we do! We're really proud of the recent new build projects at the Meat Market and Kennyhill Square in Glasgow. We're a supportive bunch and like to achieve goals together. Job details <ul><li> This is a hybrid role </li><li> There may be some flexibility to adapt your working hours, do let us know about this when you meet us at the interview </li><li> We mainly work Monday to Friday and work occasional evenings to meet with customers. The great news is that you'll be able to shape your own diary. </li><li> To get from A to B, you'll need a vehicle insured for business purposes. The great news is that we'll pay your mileage! </li><li> You'll need a Standard DBS check done and we pay for that. </li></ul>A place where you belong Great things happen when we can be ourselves at work. We want all our colleagues to be who they truly are here. Our internal diversity networks, peers and allies (Multicultural, LGBTQIA and Disability) support us all to be our best. Together we make Home Group a great place to work ! Click APPLY NOW to see our Housing Assistant job description , find out about us and for help to apply . Sometimes we close a job early, so don't delay or you might miss out. Finally, do let us know if there's anything we can do, to help you shine in our process by making reasonable adjustments at <a href="mailto:recruitment@homegroup.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@homegroup.org.uk</a>

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