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37 hours per week / £37,000 per annum / fixed term until 1 November 2026 / hybrid – based in Hove and regular travel to our sites across Sussex and Guildford / Monday-Thursday 9-5pm; Friday 9-4.30pm.&nbsp;is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, increasing life skills and self-confidence, and improving emotional wellbeing and mental health.We are recruiting for a brand-new role to join our Asset Management Team which works closely with colleagues across housing, compliance, and property management to deliver excellent housing services.As our new Compliance Housing Officer, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality housing services and ensuring property compliance across our sites. You will ensure all statutory and regulatory obligations are met, particularly in relation to health and safety, property standards, and landlord responsibilities. You’ll also oversee responsive mechanical and electrical services, ensuring safe and reliable housing for our residents. For an initial six months, the role will take the lead on coordinating the onboarding of new properties in and around Hove whilst also providing essential support across our property portfolio.In delivering the role, you will be responsible for:<ul><li>Managing onboarding and tenancy processes, including home visits, occupancy checks, and emergency protocols.</li><li> Coordinating repairs and compliance checks, ensuring timely completion</li><li>Monitoring housing regulations and safety standards (e.g. gas, fire, legionella, asbestos).</li><li>Conducting inspections and audits, maintaining regulatory registers, and supporting contractor management.</li><li>Delivering excellent customer service and supporting income collection and tenancy issue resolution.</li><li>Representing YMCA DownsLink Group in meetings with landlords and suppliers and supporting service improvement initiatives.</li></ul>Qualifications, knowledge, and experience<ul><li>Experience in the housing sector, particularly in regulated environments and property compliance. Strong knowledge of housing legislation and safety standards.</li><li> Excellent communication and stakeholder relationship skills.</li><li>Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results.</li><li>Proficiency in digital tools (e.g. Microsoft Office 365, property management systems).</li><li>A CIH Level 3 qualification in Housing Maintenance, Lettings, or Housing Services — or equivalent compliance or health &amp; safety qualifications (City &amp; Guilds/IOSH/NEBOSH).</li><li>A full driving licence and access to a car for travel across service sites within the working day.</li></ul>If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact&nbsp;&nbsp;Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at&nbsp;CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 17 September at midnight. We reserve the right to close this advert early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions.&nbsp;We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this roleAn inclusive workplace&nbsp;We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment.&nbsp;Accessibility&nbsp;If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us.YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns.&nbsp;Successful applicants&nbsp;are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the&nbsp;Children’s and Adults’ barred lists)&nbsp;check, along with a reference and background check carried out by a third-party service provider.&nbsp;

Compliance Housing Officer

As a Lead Building Safety Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety and compliance of Peabody’s high-risk buildings. From leading a team of Building Safety Managers to collaborating with regulators and residents, you’ll be at the forefront of maintaining and enhancing building safety. You will provide strategic oversight for safety initiatives, work closely with senior leadership, and drive continuous improvements across our portfolio.In this role, you will set the standard for building safety within the organisation, aligning with the Building Safety Act 2022 and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. You’ll oversee vital processes, such as preparing Safety Case Reports, maintaining the Golden Thread of information, and managing Mandatory Occurrence Reporting, while fostering a culture of transparency and accountability.What you’ll be doing You’ll take ownership of building safety across Peabody’s high-risk buildings, ensuring robust governance and compliance. Leading a dedicated team of Building Safety Managers, you will provide mentorship and guidance, supporting their development and fostering consistency in service delivery. Acting as a key liaison with regulators and other stakeholders, you’ll drive the implementation of safety policies and risk management strategies. Additionally, you’ll oversee inspections, audits, and resident engagement, ensuring clear communication and swift resolution of concerns. With a focus on innovation and continuous improvement, you’ll keep Peabody at the forefront of building safety best practice.About you To excel in this role, you’ll need to be a strategic thinker, a proactive leader, and an expert in building safety practices. You’ll bring:<ul><li>Extensive knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022 and its practical application.</li><li>Previous senior experience in fire/building safety, with a relevant professional membership and Level 4 qualification in fire safety, structural engineering, or building surveying.</li><li>Demonstrated success in managing safety compliance across complex property portfolios.</li><li>Strong leadership skills, with proven experience leading and mentoring teams.</li><li>Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities, including work with regulators and executive boards.</li><li>A commitment to professional development and continuous improvement.</li><li>Demonstrable experience managing building safety at a senior or strategic level, within housing, property, or construction sectors.</li><li>Proven experience leading teams and managing safety compliance across multiple sites or buildings.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of Safety Case Reports, Golden Thread principles, and Mandatory Occurrence Reporting systems.</li></ul>Here are just a few of the benefits of working at Peabody:&nbsp;<ul><li>30 days’ annual holiday, plus bank holidays </li><li>two additional paid volunteering days each year </li><li>flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal </li><li>4 x salary life assurance</li><li>up to 10% pension contribution</li></ul>This role requires a minimum of two days in the office. &nbsp;&nbsp;Closing date: 23rd September 2025. &nbsp;PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced&nbsp;UK employer.

Peabody

Lead Building Safety Manager

JOB PURPOSEThe Group Manager will have strategic management responsibility for all services delivered within the Housing Service. The Group Manager's role is to ensure that the operation of the housing service is managed professionally and that the Head of Partnerships and Housing is competently supported in the provision of housing related services to residents in Bridgend County Borough Council.&nbsp;PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES:&nbsp;<ul><li>Oversee and manage the Housing and Homelessness Service for the Council and provide advice to the Head of Partnerships and Housing on all Housing related matters. </li><li>Oversee the planning and delivery of the overarching commissioning and planning objectives for Housing and the Housing Support Grant, ensuring they contribute towards targeting those most in need in the community. </li><li>Initiate and develop partnerships and multi-disciplinary working with other local authorities, regional and national bodies and other public/ private/third sector partners necessary to deliver the housing service. </li><li>Manage the delivery of new affordable housing, oversee the monitoring and management of grant to maximise the investment in in Bridgend County Borough Council including but not limited to Social Housing Grant, Transitional Capital Programme, s106, Recycled Capital Grant etc. </li><li>Proactively develop relationships with all departments across the Authority, providing strategic input regarding the delivery of housing related services as part of a wider review of developments across the Authority. </li><li>Oversee and promote the delivery of the Leasing Scheme Wales by working with private householders or landlords to bring properties back into use to support the social housing market. </li><li>Oversee the development of temporary accommodation options in the area including the use of HMO accommodation and modular housing </li><li>Oversee the Disabled Facility Grant service. </li><li>Lead on all aspects of housing and homelessness services working by with Elected Members, corporate managers and service teams to achieve excellence. </li><li>Initiate and develop partnerships and multi-disciplinary working with other local authorities, regional and national bodies and other public/ private/third sector partners as necessary to deliver the housing and community regeneration service. </li><li>Keep up-to-date with best practice in Housing and Homelessness services with the aim of delivering a modern, innovative service ensuring all aspects of the service meet Bridgend County Borough Council’s ambition to provide the best local services in Wales. </li><li>Lead on the creation of all Housing related policies across the Council and to advise the Head of Partnerships and Housing accordingly. </li><li>Implement and manage service level agreements, contracts and negotiations with external suppliers and partners to ensure they meet the appropriate needs of Bridgend County Borough Council. </li><li>Implement performance management within the Housing service to include the production and monitoring of agreed performance and budget information for the Housing and Homelessness Service.&nbsp;</li></ul>GENERAL DUTIES&nbsp;Health and Safety&nbsp;To fulfil the general and specific roles and responsibilities detailed in the Health and Safety Policy&nbsp;Equal Opportunities&nbsp;To ensure that all activities are operated in accordance with Equal Opportunities legislation and best practice.&nbsp;Safeguarding&nbsp;Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all employees. Any concerns should be reported to the Adult Safeguarding Team or Children’s IAA Service within MASH.&nbsp;Review and Right to Vary&nbsp;This Job Description is as currently applies and will be reviewed regularly. You may be required to undertake other tasks that can be reasonably assigned to you, including development activities, which are within your capability and grade.

Group Manager – Housing and Homelessness Services

<h2>Our Vacancy</h2>Please note that we have 2 positions available.Your typical day could start with reviewing updates to asset lifecycle procedures and preparing for a cross-departmental meeting to align operational practices, before working with colleagues to ensure compliance with the Investment Operating Framework.&nbsp;Later, you might be coaching your team member on a new process rollout or reviewing data to support procedural improvements across Peabody’s asset portfolio.As a&nbsp;Senior Manager (Asset Lifecycle Procedures), you’ll be a key link between operational delivery and policy and procedure development.&nbsp;You’ll help shape how Peabody manages its assets, from development through to end-of-life by ensuring our procedures are robust, compliant, and aligned with regulatory expectations.&nbsp;You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders across the Investment Directorate, leading on the implementation of the Golden Thread and overseeing the development and integration of procedures across teams.You’re a strategic thinker with a strong operational background and a passion for improving systems and processes.&nbsp;You’ll be confident working with complex data, managing risks, and presenting information clearly to a range of audiences.&nbsp;You’ll be based in the office for a minimum of 2 days per week, with flexibility to work remotely depending on business needs.Your role covers all aspects of asset lifecycle procedure management, from mapping and aligning frameworks to managing compliance and supporting continuous improvement. If you’re driven by quality, collaboration, and innovation, we’d love to hear from you.To be successful in this role, you’re:<ul><li>experienced in leading teams and coaching others to deliver results</li><li>confident working with financial and operational data to inform decisions</li><li>skilled at managing risk and navigating complex regulatory environments</li><li>able to communicate clearly both in writing and person and influence across departments</li><li>knowledgeable about housing, asset management, and financial systems</li></ul>Are you ready to apply?&nbsp;If you have any questions about this role, please email Talent Specialist Chloe Singleton at <a href="mailto:chloe.singleton@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">chloe.singleton@peabody.org.uk</a>We may close this advert before the advertised closing date, depending on the number of applications received.Interviews will be taking place Monday 15th September&nbsp;PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.

Senior Manager - Asset Lifecycle Procedure

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

About the role: To manage clients &amp; households in temporary accommodation. This involves regular proactive contact with vulnerable clients including visits and meetings. Working with clients to encourage self-help and working with other agencies and accommodation providers to secure support and assistance. Work with clients to recover any charges incurred whilst in temporary accommodation. About you: • Excellent people skills particularly communicating with vulnerable households. • Knowledge of housing services provided by the Council, particularly the homeless. • Knowledge of landlord &amp; tenant law. • Educated to higher education level. • Being a team player is essential. • Able to use a computer and packages confidently. What you will do: • Manage clients &amp; households in temporary accommodation. • Work with other members of the Homeless Team and other organisations to help those who need specialist support and assistance to help them live independently. • Ensure that the appropriate risk assessments are carried out before clients are placed in temporary accommodation. • Work closely with our accommodation team to make sure that the temporary accommodation is always maintained and equipped to a standard the complies with guidance. • Contribute proactively to develop our policies and procedures and to improve the quality of the service offered to people who are homeless or who are threatened with homelessness. If you have any questions about the role, please contact: <a href="mailto:recruitment@powys.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@powys.gov.uk</a> This position has a requirement for an Enhanced DBS Check

Housing Officer (Interim Accommodation)

Housing Support Officer Have you got the passion and resilience to support and empower Transform clients to develop their independence and daily living skills? Housing management activities form part of this role, along with supporting clients daily, to empower them to resolve their problems to reach positive outcomes. If you have relevant experience of working with vulnerable people or have transferable skills, we would like to hear from you. If you'd like to work for us but have no previous experience? That's fine, as training will be provided. Salary - £26,750 per annum + benefits Location - Farnham Full time - 37 hours per week It is essential that you have a full valid driving licence and use of your own car for business purposes. Successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. About you You will be reflecting Transform's values in everything you do, as part of our team you will act as a keyworker to named clients, and support clients to achieve their goals and live as independently as possible, whilst ensuring they are safe and able to manage risks appropriately. A little more about your core tasks as a Housing &amp; Support Officer: <ul><li>Ability to develop non-judgmental professional relationships with clients </li><li>The ability to manage your own time, delivering outcomes, meeting deadlines</li><li>Computer literacy (Excel, Word, Outlook and the Internet) </li></ul>Tick most of the boxes but not all? The best candidate rarely does. So, if you are excited by the role and can do most of what we are looking for, go ahead and apply; you could be exactly who we need. For an informal discussion about the role please email Holly at <a href="mailto:hwright@transfromhousing.org.uk" target="_blank">hwright@transfromhousing.org.uk</a> to arrange a call to discuss the post further or apply directly. About Transform Housing &amp; Support We believe that everyone should be able to live independent and fulfilling lives. We provide housing and support for many socially excluded and vulnerable people across Surrey, parts of Berkshire, West Sussex and the London Borough of Sutton. Why work at Transform Transform is a place where all colleagues are valued. We want to make sure colleagues have the flexibility they need to balance their personal lives and do well at work. We focus on outcomes and are open to different ways of working including flexible hours where possible. Our benefits are great too and include: <ul><li>28 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time) </li><li>An additional 1 day (pro rata) per annum wellbeing day </li><li>A defined contribution pension scheme </li><li>Training and development opportunities </li><li>Interest-free staff loans </li><li>Flexible working options </li><li>The opportunity to buy or sell up to five days annual leave per holiday year </li><li>Life assurance cover </li></ul>Other things you need to know At Transform we celebrate diversity and know that it is critical for our success. We work hard to make sure we're inclusive, so we want to hear from anyone who is great at what they do and who shares our values. If you need any adjustments during the application or selection process so you can do your best, just let us know. We will be happy to help. We review CVs as we receive them and interview as soon as we have applications that look like a good match, so apply as soon as you can to avoid missing out.

Housing & Support Officer

<ul><li>LCC178_Independent_Living_Officer_2025</li></ul>As an Independent Living Officer you will be responsible for the day to day running of a City Council Independent Living scheme, for this role the scheme is at Ripley Court and is a CAT2 scheme , which incorporates 36 flats self-contained flats, communal laundry, communal lounges and gardens. You will be the key point of contact for tenants providing support and guidance on a wide range of housing and health/social related concerns both from the office on site and in tenants homes. Your role will also include offering advice and guidance, acting in the best interests of Lancaster City Council and ensuring our tenants feel heard, valued, and supported throughout the process. You will provide a housing management service for the tenants and support them to sustain their tenancies as required. You must be capable of demonstrating a sincere commitment to the support of older adults, possess exceptional organisational skills, be customer focused and have good social skills. You must have a calm, patient disposition with the ability to respond quickly and efficiently in an emergency situation, whilst under pressure. An understanding of community care and the ability to deal with any situation, as and when it arises, in an efficient and effective way, is essential. The Independent Living team is a large, dispersed team, when required, you will be expected to provide cover for any of our other Lancaster City Council independent living schemes within the area. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to always delivering outstanding customer service, a high level of attention to detail, excellent record keeping and proven ability to manage workload whist being a lone worker and work well in a dispersed team. About You You will identify with our organisational values of Pride, Ownership, Working Together and Ambition. Our Benefits Lancaster is a great place to work, as well as being part of something special you will also benefit from: <ul><li>Generous annual leave allowance</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>A range of employee benefits including discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, the opportunity to purchase extra time off, as well as discounts on days out, activities and retail.</li></ul>Lancaster City Council has unanimously declared a climate emergency and will therefore work towards reducing carbon emissions to net-zero by 2030. As part of this role, you will be expected to participate and work towards reducing both carbon emissions and the impacts of climate change. We are an Investor in People, Forces Friendly employer, and an Armed Forces Covenant committed organisation. We welcome applications from defence reserves and other members of our armed forces community. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all parts of our community. At Lancaster City Council we aim to have a diverse workforce that is representative of the district that we serve and provide a working environment where each employee feels able to bring their whole self to work. We welcome applications from all sections of our community and provide several supportive and inclusive workplace networks and safe spaces for employees to feel connected. Our workplace wellbeing strategy drives our commitment to staff wellbeing initiatives and ensuring that our organisation is a great place to work for all. We are a disability confident committed employer. Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to update all applicants individually. If you do not receive a response from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, then your application will have unfortunately been unsuccessful in progressing to interview. Interview date: TBC Salary range <ul><li>£26,403 - £31,022 per year</li></ul>

Independent Living Officer

Vacancy Name Recovery Coordinator Vacancy No VN5492 Employment Type Permanent Hours Per Week 37.00 Work Pattern Monday to Friday Location 96 Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 1RD Location Region Cumbria Location City Barrow-in-Furness Location Postal Code LA14 1RD Interview Date 30 Sep 2025 Job Details Recovery Coordinator Location: Barrow-in-Furness Contract: Permanent, Full-time An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our South Cumbria RSC Team as a Recovery Co-ordinator. This is a diverse and rewarding role where you'll play a vital part in helping people move forward in their recovery journey. About the role You'll be part of our multi-disciplinary South Cumbria RSC Team, which includes Recovery Coordinators, Positive Change Workers, Prescribers, Outreach Workers, Individual Placement Specialists, and Volunteers. We're a supportive and welcoming team, passionate about promoting recovery for those we work with and making a positive difference in our local community. For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Rachel Armstrong, Service Manager at <a href="mailto:Rachel.Armstrong@recoverystepscumbria.org.uk" target="_blank">Rachel.Armstrong@recoverystepscumbria.org.uk</a> or call 01900 512300. Key responsibilities include: <ul><li>Managing a caseload and developing personalised recovery and treatment plans.</li><li>Supporting individuals from first engagement through structured treatment to self-sustained recovery.</li><li>Reducing substance-related harm to individuals and the wider community.</li><li>Working collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies to achieve the best possible health and wellbeing outcomes.</li></ul>We're looking for someone who:<ul><li>Has a genuine passion for making a difference and believes in fair chances for all.</li><li>Holds (or is willing to work towards) NVQ Level 3 in Health &amp; Social Care or equivalent.</li><li>Has experience of delivering interventions, such as brief interventions, MI, PSIs, CBT, or ITEP.</li><li>Is confident delivering 1-to-1 and group therapeutic interventions.</li></ul>Please be advised, if you are viewing this role on Indeed, the link to the job description will not work. Please click the 'Apply via Company Website' button to be redirected to our careers page, where you will be able to view the job description in full. 'The salary advertised above demonstrates the full earning potential for this role, starting salaries will allow for pay progression within the pay band' Please read the full Job Description and Person Specification prior to applying for this position. For full person specifications and job details, please visit this link. Who are we... Waythrough (formerly Humankind) launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support. We have almost 200 services around England - and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people. Bringing together two big organisations is not a small task and it'll take a while to fully integrate our systems, processes and approaches. That's why you will notice the jobs here are still branded 'Humankind'. Next year we'll be fully integrating our recruitment systems but for now they are separate. Thanks for bearing with us - and don't forget to check out the Waythrough (formerly Humankind) jobs on the Richmond Fellowship and Aquarius job site <a href="https://recoveryfocus.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Recovery_Focus_Careers" target="_blank">https://recoveryfocus.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Recovery_Focus_Careers</a>. What can Waythrough (formerly Humankind) offer you...🏖Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years' service)📅Annual leave purchase scheme💰Enhanced occupational sick pay %Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension👪Death in service benefitFree Will writing👓Eyecare vouchers🛍Blue light card discount💡Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses🏠Work-life balance- flexible working and family friendly policies🏃 Happy, Healthy You! - our wellbeing offers for our workforce🤝Employee Assist Programme and Waythrough Support Networks Waythrough (formerly Humankind) is an equal opportunities employer We value unique perspectives and experiences that everyone can bring, and fully understand the strength in diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. If you have a genuine passion for working for us, we want to hear for you. We also welcome applications from people with lived experience with substance use. If you require support with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at <a href="mailto:people.recruitment@waythrough.org.uk" target="_blank">people.recruitment@waythrough.org.uk</a> Salary Period Per Annum Vacancy Salary Range £24,500 - £30,790 DBS Requirement Volunteer Enhanced Adult &amp; Child Barred Does role require Police/Prison vetting? Not Applicable Driving licence required for role? No Applications Close Date 21 Sep 2025

Recovery Coordinator

Housing Support Worker We are recruiting for a full time position Salary Starts at £25,715, rises to £27025 after 12 months and to £27,955 after 24 months (pro rata) Job Purpose To provide intensive housing management support to vulnerable individuals with the intention of delivering a high-quality support programme that promotes client independence; providing a successful and sustainable move on and other measurable outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and expanding supported accommodation project in Sheffield. Duties and responsibilities Housing Management <ul><li> Engage with referral agencies to generate referrals for the service</li><li> To undertake all appropriate assessments for all potential and actual residents and to review and update these as required.</li><li> To complete all documentation including tenure agreements, property inventory, disclosure forms and an application for housing benefit with residents to support and sustain a successful tenancy.</li><li> Maximise rent collection, ensuring successful housing and other welfare benefit claims are submitted and maintained</li></ul>Support <ul><li> Maintain contact with tenants in accordance with the requirements of the service.</li><li> Design and deliver an effective support plan that meets tenants needs and results in a successful move on into independent living.</li><li> Actively engage with tenants in issues and decisions that affect them.</li><li> Develop professional relationships with a range of external agencies that supports the on-going needs of tenants.</li><li> Develop a move-on plan for residents at the earliest opportunity, identifying realistic options for independent or more appropriate housing.</li></ul>Qualifications and Experience <ul><li> Experience of providing support to vulnerable people in a housing environment</li><li> Experience of working with individuals who have multiple and complex needs, in prison and on release</li><li> The ability to develop constructive relationships with offenders</li><li> Knowledge of the Welfare Benefits System</li><li> An understanding of the Judiciary System in the UK</li><li> Experience in risk assessment and support planning</li><li> Basic IT skills suitable for an office environment</li></ul>Essential Requirements - Enhanced DBS - A full UK driving licence and access to a road-worthy vehicle - The right to work in the UK There are many great reasons to join our team! <ul><li>Great opportunities for career development</li><li>Mileage Compensation</li><li>Membership to Westfield Health</li><li>Access to Lifetime Financial</li><li>28 days annual leave (plus statutory bank holidays), increasing to 33 after 5 years continuous employment</li><li>Company pension scheme</li><li>Free Parking</li><li>Paid for Enhanced DBS check</li><li>A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted</li></ul>Don't meet every single requirement? We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can't tick every box but we realise the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist. So, if you can do most of what we're looking for, go ahead and apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles! 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 Diversity &amp; Inclusion Ambassadors 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 employer. 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. Get in touch If you have any questions about the role, please get in touch with <a href="mailto:Katie.machin@targethousing.org.uk" target="_blank">Katie.machin@targethousing.org.uk</a> We look forward to speaking with you soon! Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies early if sufficient applications are received. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible! Closing Date: 03/10/2025

Housing Support Worker

Job summary To work in a clinical capacity providing mental health interventions - including assessments and treatment to clients at risk of experiencing homelessness or with a history of experiencing homelessness, as identified by Test Valley Borough Council's Housing Options Team, or Hampshire and IOW NHS Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust's community mental health or the inpatient flow teams outside of established pathways. To contribute to breaking down the barriers to accessing and sustaining health care and suitable settled accommodation for the identified client group. To actively work with other agencies to provide wider support and address underlying causes of homelessness, developing referral routes between the Council and partner organisations across the wider system (including statutory and voluntary sector services). This is a 12 month fixed term contract. Main duties of the job To work with single people who are at risk of or have a history of, experiencing homelessness and or rough sleeping known as the client group in various settings. To identify and assess mental health needs of the client group, outside of the normal established mental health provisions and pathways. Undertake comprehensive assessments, over a period of time, including risk assessments and risk management of the client group. Utilise advanced clinical skills in assessment to formulate a treatment plan, including monitoring the response to medication and assess critically and re-evaluate the clinical situation as the patient's condition changes, reporting back to the prescriber as appropriate. To support patients of the client group to make changes to support recovery from mental health illness, substance misuse and maladaptive coping strategies. To take the lead in multi-agency meetings in support of those affected by poor mental health. This includes arranging and chairing multi-agency professional and risk management meetings. To raise safeguarding concerns where appropriate To ensure confidentiality and data protection are observed at all times in compliance with the Data Protection Act. NB The particular duties and responsibilities attached to posts are of necessity in many cases difficult to define in detail and may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. About us Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve. Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time. Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working. Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. Person Specification Qualifications Essential <ul> <li>Registered practitioner (mental health nurse, social worker, occupational therapist or equivalent) and registered with the relevant professional body</li> <li>Diploma or degree level qualification in mental health</li> <li>Must hold a valid UK driver's license and have access to a vehicle for work use. .</li> </ul> Desirable <ul> <li>Experience of working with clients/patients who have experienced homelessness or rough sleeping</li> </ul> Experience Essential <ul> <li>At least 5 years' experience of working with patients in a clinical capacity, delivering mental health interventions.</li> <li>Experience of working with service users who present in crisis and can demonstrate sound knowledge of safety planning and risk management strategies and approaches.</li> <li>Experience of conducting an assessment of mental health.</li> <li>Experience of working with patients with mental health conditions as well as substance misuse concerns (dual diagnosis).</li> <li>Leadership and management experience whilst providing clinical supervision.</li> <li>Experience of working in partnership with either statutory and/or non-statutory agencies.</li> <li>Experience of working with multiple partner agencies demonstrating skills to co-ordinate care and advocate on behalf of service users where appropriate.</li> </ul>Person Specification Qualifications Essential <ul> <li>Registered practitioner (mental health nurse, social worker, occupational therapist or equivalent) and registered with the relevant professional body</li> <li>Diploma or degree level qualification in mental health</li> <li>Must hold a valid UK driver's license and have access to a vehicle for work use. .</li> </ul> Desirable <ul> <li>Experience of working with clients/patients who have experienced homelessness or rough sleeping</li> </ul> Experience Essential <ul> <li>At least 5 years' experience of working with patients in a clinical capacity, delivering mental health interventions.</li> <li>Experience of working with service users who present in crisis and can demonstrate sound knowledge of safety planning and risk management strategies and approaches.</li> <li>Experience of conducting an assessment of mental health.</li> <li>Experience of working with patients with mental health conditions as well as substance misuse concerns (dual diagnosis).</li> <li>Leadership and management experience whilst providing clinical supervision.</li> <li>Experience of working in partnership with either statutory and/or non-statutory agencies.</li> <li>Experience of working with multiple partner agencies demonstrating skills to co-ordinate care and advocate on behalf of service users where appropriate.</li> </ul>Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Employer details Employer name Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address 68b Junction Road 68b Junction Road Andover Hampshire SP10 3QX Employer's website

Housing Manager

Job description Full Time, Permanent This is an exciting opportunity for a housing officer to join the Tenancy Management team at Bristol City Council. You will be managing a patch in Bristol supporting residents to maintain their tenancies, effectively dealing with cases of antisocial behaviour and breaches of tenancy and helping to ensure estates are places where tenants feel proud to live. This is a full time position that will suit someone with experience of housing or public sector services and an understanding of issues affecting social housing tenants. It would particularly suit someone who is ambitious and looking to develop their career in social housing, working in a challenging and rewarding role. You should have good inter-personal skills and be able to work with a broad range of people to ensure tenants are supported to successfully maintain a tenancy. You will collaborate with partner agencies, support services and the police and demonstrate experience of equalities and diversity issues. The Housing Officer role is rewarding, varied and complex; no two days will be the same. You could be attending a case conference in the morning to discuss serious criminal activity to visiting vulnerable tenants with support workers in the afternoon. You are dealing with different customers and their specific support needs each day. Bristol City Council is a vibrant local authority responsible for providing services to the 450,000-strong population of Bristol. At Bristol City Council we pride ourselves on growing a workforce that is talented, diverse and motivated and represents the community it serves. Only then can we provide an appropriate and outstanding service to all Bristol citizens. We aim to have a diverse workforce where creativity thrives. Our handling of equality and inclusion will reach the high standards we expect of ourselves and others will look to us as a source of good practice. Please note that this role is subject to a Basic DBS Check. Why Bristol City Council? At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working. Join us and you'll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you'll be working in a supportive environment where you'll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future. How do I apply? If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below. To be shortlisted for interview you'll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application. It is Bristol City Council's practice to request references for candidates that have been offered a job. However, if you are applying for a job that requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check then we will request your references once you have been invited to an interview. We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career. For informal enquiries, please contact <a href="mailto:hilary.quaynor@bristol.gov.uk" target="_blank">hilary.quaynor@bristol.gov.uk</a> At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit. The personal information section (including your name) you'll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.

Housing Officer

Overview Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options. Our core values are 'Be open, be compassionate and be bold' and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential. We have an exciting opportunity for a Recovery Coordinator to join our Walsall Team, who has the skills and experience to assess and engage with our service users, ensuring that they access the right intervention at the right time, in a way that best meets their needs. With this role you'll be working as part of the Alcohol and Non-opiate team at CGL Walsall, The Beacon. The team supports people with their or their loved ones' drug and/or alcohol issues. No two days are the same and we treat every person who comes into our service as an individual, so being flexible, curious and a good listener are key. Where: Walsall Part Time Hours: 30 per week Full Time Salary Range: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 (based on full time hours, pro rata for part time) *Please note: Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours. Responsibilities About the Role: <ul><li>Provide unwavering support to service users from their initial contact with our service throughout their treatment and recovery journey.</li><li>Implement tailored interventions aimed at reducing the harm caused by substance use, either through group sessions or one-on-one engagement.</li><li>Ensure service users receive a comprehensive, recovery-focused detoxification plan, including pre-detox preparation and post-care support.</li><li>Collaborate with other organisations and the community to enhance the recovery resources available to service users by referring them to mutual aid groups and other networks.</li><li>Advocate for the involvement of family members, service users, and the community.</li><li>Serve as a voice for service users in accessing partnership services.</li><li>Work closely with service users to facilitate their social (re)integration, enabling them to lead fulfilling and purpose-driven lives. This includes promoting recovery, resilience, peer support, and self-determination.</li></ul>About You: <ul><li>Possess knowledge and experience in delivering interventions for service users affected by substance use.</li><li>Excel in both verbal and written communication, with proficient IT skills.</li><li>Demonstrate proactive qualities, working independently with excellent time management and prioritisation skills.</li><li>Hold a strong understanding of mental health interventions, services, and best practices.</li><li>Thrive as a supportive team player with exceptional interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating with a diverse range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders.</li><li>Exhibit the ability to navigate change effectively, always prioritising the needs of service users.</li><li>Recognise the significance of information governance processes and commit to adhering to all necessary safeguards.</li><li>Pursue continuous learning opportunities to enhance your professional knowledge and skills, while also contributing to the growth and development of your colleagues.</li></ul>What We Offer: <ul><li>25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Additionally, you'll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years, therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us.</li><li>A dedicated 'Wellness' hour each week, access to a 'Wellness' hub, and an Employee Assistance Programme.</li><li>Participation in a contributory pension scheme.</li><li>A wide range of benefits, including discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, and more.</li><li>A warm and supportive team environment.</li><li>Extensive training, career development, and progression opportunities.</li><li>Refer a Friend Scheme.</li></ul>Please reflect the attached Job Description and Person Specifications in your application. Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35) ILW / OLW /Fringe N/A - Outside London Weighting Area If you have any questions or concerns on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Cathy Paul | <a href="mailto:cathy.paul@cgl.org.uk" target="_blank">cathy.paul@cgl.org.uk</a> | 07350415382 This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

About the role Are you looking to take your first steps in a career in housing and community development? Do you want to gain hands-on experience while making a real difference in your community? This exciting opportunity will see you working closely with both the Housing Management and Community Investment &amp; Engagement teams. You will support the delivery of community-focused projects and gain insight into the day-to-day operations of housing services. Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Supporting the promotion of community investment projects</li><li>Assisting with the creation and distribution of newsletters</li><li>Helping to maintain and update the team's website content</li><li>Working with local teams to deliver community-based initiatives</li></ul>This role is ideal for someone keen, proactive, and eager to learn. You'll be supported throughout your journey and encouraged to develop your professional skills in a dynamic and supportive environment. As part of the apprenticeship, you will also be supported to complete a recognised qualification inBusiness Administration, helping to build a strong foundation for your future career. You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to the team'ssocial media communications, helping to promote community projects and engage with residents online. Pay Details Apprenticeship Rate Hours of Work / Working Pattern:37 Main Place of Work:Hybrid working, The Alps Office, The Hub and Home Temporary Reason: Fixed Term Contract 12 months or on completion of the qualification, whichever is first. Additional information Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.

Community Investment and Housing Support Apprentice

The Vacancy Are you passionate about delivering exceptional housing services and leading teams to success? We're looking for a dynamic, assertive and proactive Senior Sheltered Housing Officer, who is experienced and used to working in a challenging site-based large residential building environment to join our Customer Service team within Housing C&amp;C. The role is split between 2 over 55s sheltered housing schemes in Westminster, one of which is a high-risk building and your working week will be based in one of those offices. The interviews will initially be done via Teams on the 9th and 10th October and those shortlisted will be invited to a second stage interview in person at one of the schemes on 14th October. About the Role As a Senior Service Officer, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality tenancy and building management services. Working closely with the Portfolio Manager, you'll lead a team of Service Officers and Caretakers, ensuring compliance with procedures, driving performance, and fostering a culture of safety, innovation, and customer focus. You'll be a visible presence in your patch, responding to health and safety concerns, managing complex tenancy issues, and collaborating with external agencies to support our customers. Key Responsibilities <ul> <li>Lead operational delivery of housing and tenancy management services.</li> <li>Promote a "safety first, rent first" culture.</li> <li>Empower Service Officers to deliver innovative solutions and improve customer satisfaction.</li> <li>Manage inspections, audits, and risk-based activities.</li> <li>Support and coach your team to achieve KPIs and service excellence.</li> <li>Handle complaints and tenancy breaches with empathy and professionalism.</li> <li>Build strong relationships with partner agencies and stakeholders.</li> <li>Drive continuous improvement and contribute to strategic decision-making.</li></ul>What We're Looking For <ul> <li>GCSEs (or equivalent), including English.</li> <li>Strong communication skills and emotional intelligence.</li> <li>Experience in housing management and customer service.</li> <li>Proven ability to lead and develop teams.</li> <li>Confident decision-maker with problem-solving skills.</li> <li>Comfortable managing challenging conversations and complex cases.</li> <li>Knowledge of safeguarding, tenancy law, and multi-agency working.</li></ul>Why Join Us? You'll be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values fairness, inclusion, and continuous development. We offer a supportive environment where your leadership will make a real impact on our communities and customers. What's in it for me We invest in our colleagues because we know if they have a better day at work, the service our customers receive will be better. The Aster Offer is our offer to our colleagues to ensure they have a great day at work and includes things like: <ul> <li>Flexible working - whilst some roles need to be carried out in a specific place at a specific time, where possible we encourage our colleagues to work to their own schedule at a location that suits them, their team and our business' needs</li> <li>A focus on colleague wellbeing - workshops, an employee assistance programme offering counselling and support, mental health training and a health cash plan</li> <li>We invest in colleagues' careers and development through our leader and colleague development frameworks</li> <li>Defined Contribution Pension and attached life assurance</li> <li>Volunteering hours available to all colleagues to enable them to give back</li> <li>Savings at cinemas, gyms, holidays, days out, various shops and eateries and lots more</li> <li>Enhanced leave</li> <li>We celebrate colleagues who go above and beyond with a range of personalised recognition initiatives</li></ul>Ready to apply? To apply, please use information provided in the advert and role profile to let us know why you'd be good for the job. Please submit a copy of your up-to-date CV along with a supporting statement. We create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and believe that creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work is the right thing to do. Aster is not a sponsorship organisation, and all candidates will be required to verify their right to work in the UK prior to commencement of employment with the Aster Group &amp; it's subsidiary brands. The Company The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.

Senior Sheltered Housing Officer

The role Are you seeking a new challenge where you can truly make a difference? If so, Southern Housing has an exciting opportunity for a Scheme Housing Officer to join our team atCheyham Park, Surrey. With occasional travel to schemes across South West London. Reporting to a Team Manager, you will play a crucial role in providing support to our Independent Living Sheltered Schemes. Your responsibilities will include offering a front line service while ensuring the safety and well-management of our schemes to support residents in living independently within active communities. To excel in this role, you must possess a full clean UK driving license with access to your own vehicle, and be willing to work 5 days a week on schemes, demonstrating an understanding of the diverse needs of older people, exceptional customer service skills, and the ability to work collaboratively under pressure. If you are a proactive, self-motivated individual who thrives on delivering outstanding customer care and can meet deadlines with minimal supervision, we want to hear from you. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of our dynamic team. What you'll be doing <ul> <li>Deliver an effective customer focused housing management and support service working with multi-agency partners which embraces Southern Housing culture, current and future legislation, policy, procedure and best practice. </li> <li>Deliver the service in line with agreed parameters for the role. </li> <li>Conduct assessments of risk and need and provide personalised support to residents. - replace with - Providing a customer facing service to residents, have regularly contact with them, including making daily welfare calls.</li> <li>Understand the housing management performance targets relevant to your scheme(s) and take action to contribute to their achievement. </li> <li>Work closely with other agencies to ensure residents are able to access a full range of services and support. </li> <li>Maintain administration systems and databases, processes and accurate records and provide monthly performance reports and information for other reports, as required. </li></ul>What you'll need <ul> <li>Understanding of the diverse needs of older people </li> <li>Able to develop partnership working internally and with other agencies to generate effective solutions to problems </li> <li>Ability to manage time &amp; tasks effectively, work well under pressure both individually and in a team </li> <li>Customer-focused and experience of providing excellent customer care </li> <li>Able to take responsibility for a scheme, the residents who live there and the service provided to them.</li> <li>Willingness to learn housing management tasks as required e.g. rent arrears, ASB, Fire safety</li> <li>Able to receive and respond to customer feedback and complaints professionally at all times </li> <li>A commitment to taking personal responsibility for sharing information and an understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries.</li></ul>In your supporting statement, it is important that you address how you meet each of the above criteria, providing real examples. Closing Date: 7th October 2025 Applying for roles with us About us At Southern Housing, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we give over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own!We also understand the difference that safe, secure, and affordable homes can make to people's lives. A career at Southern Housing will allow you to make a difference every day you come to work. Working in the housing sector with us will bring fresh challenges and give you the opportunity to grow and develop, too. What's in it for you Pension Life assurance Healthcare cash plan Eyecare &amp; dental Birthday leave Retailers discounts Cycle to work Buy &amp; sell annual leave Season ticket loan In-house academy &amp; career development Flexible working Inclusion &amp; Diversity We work hard to create a diverse and inclusive culture and environment where people are respected for who they are. Encouraging inclusion is not just about protected characteristics, it's about celebrating differences of thought, opinion, experience and perspective of each individual. We're all different in our own way and we want our colleagues to feel comfortable, that they belong, and are safe to be themselves at work, without fear of being judged or excluded, but valued for their contribution to our One Team approach.

Scheme Housing Officer

Job Description Proposed Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 29 September Closing Date: Sunday 21 September 2025 Contract Type: 3 x Permanent Salary: FC6 £30,691.29 to £33,732.26 Working Pattern: 36 Hours per week Location: Inverkeithing High School Supporting Statement As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked 'upload resumé'. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at <a href="http://www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement" target="_blank">www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement</a> Job Details As a Technical Officer you will form a generic role within the wider Housing Condition &amp; Supply team, working alongside colleagues in Housing, Building Services and Property Services to support and provide technical advice, guidance and support in relation to their requirements by applying specialist knowledge and skills. The role will involve carrying out property inspections, diagnose repairs, obtain or create specifications for work required and obtain competitive prices. Order works by use of appropriate systems. Carry out post inspections, confirm satisfactory completion of works and provide updates to our colleagues ensuring that Health and Safety Standards, Building Regulations and CDM regulations are adhered to. Housing Condition &amp; Supply Workstreams Projects and Major Works - Fire, flood, and structural repairs, responsible for the 1st stage recharge appeal process. Property Acquisitions - Search properties on the open market, purchasing to increase housing stock. Repairs - carry out repair and maintenance inspections in tenanted properties across Fife, raise work orders required on the handset and record rechargeable repairs. Damp and Condensation - visit properties throughout Fife from tenants reporting issues with damp and condensation, raise relevant works required on handset. Provide guidance and refer to internal or external agencies to support tenants where required. HRA budgets and projects - review monthly reports ensuring correct budgets and codes are being used. Complex Projects including high- and low-rise buildings. New builds - Supporting the delivery of new Build Housing Projects Fife Wide including 12-month post-handover repairs/defect support. Climate team - Delivery of insulation works internally and externally, delivery on Net Zero (previously EESSH2), dampness works and gas safety checks. EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) - Survey to identify elements requiring replacement along with ensuring Energy Performance Certificate Component Replacement and No Access) - ensure compliance with the Scottish Housing Quality Standard (SHQS) of the Component Replacement Programme This role is field based with the use of total mobile technology through a handset or tablet which will be provided. A significant part of the role is mainly lone working; the successful candidate will be required to travel to on-site visits and attend office buildings throughout Fife as required. The Person You should have a knowledge of Housing policies and practices to provide a regular and effective service. You should be able to demonstrate communication skills and be customer focussed, a well organised individual to manage competing demands. Educated to SVQ 3 in a Housing or Health &amp; Social Care or an equivalent recognised qualification. Experience with systems - Office 365, Oracle, SharePoint, CPM, CX and Microsoft packages. Provided with training and shadowing opportunities to learn new skills. Ability to travel throughout Fife, travel expenses will be paid in line with Fife Council policy. Before confirming to your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme. Further Information <ul><li>Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile</li><li>How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters behaviour framework for more information.</li><li>Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services</li><li>Directorate Information - Council Department Information </li><li>Social Media - Search for more 'Fife Council Jobs' on Facebook or follow us on X @FCJobsOfficial.</li><li>Alternative Formats - Job information can be made available in alternative formats, to make a request please email: <a href="mailto:transactions.recruitment@fife.gov.uk" target="_blank">transactions.recruitment@fife.gov.uk</a></li></ul>For Further Information Contact: Ian Dawson - <a href="mailto:Ian.Dawson@fife.gov.uk" target="_blank">Ian.Dawson@fife.gov.uk</a> We are holding a Fife Council jobs fair on Wednesday 8th October from 10am - 2pm at the Glen Pavilion in Dunfermline. This is a great opportunity to meet face to face with Hiring Managers and learn more about the type of vacancies that are available and what it's like to work in local government. There will also be a chance to get support from our job clubs and employability teams who can offer help with our online application process. Please pop along on the day to find out more.e.

Housing Management Officer

Job Description Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 29 September 2025 Closing Date: Sunday 21 September 2025 Contract Type: Permanent Salary: FC7 £33,732.26 to £41,972.91 Working Pattern: 36 hours per week Location: Based at Kirkcaldy Town House Supporting Statement As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked 'upload resumé'. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at <a href="http://www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement" target="_blank">www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement</a> Job Details To deliver enhanced housing options advice and provide case management support to prevent homelessness. You will assess needs, make statutory decisions in relation to potentially homeless customers and work with applicants to secure rehousing which meets their requirements To undertake housing allocations, housing list management, voids management and deliver devolved, high quality landlord services by engaging with customers and partners to minimise void loss and ensure best use is made of the council's housing stock and voids management. This role will particularly focus on providing support to customers with complex needs and sourcing support from various services and external providers. You will make a real and sustainable difference to people's lives. For families and individuals who are affected by poverty, you will adopt a single point of contact, case management approach. The Person You will be expected to provide prevention led accredited housing options advice, including initiating early intervention actions to prevent homelessness if required. Liaising with a wide range of partners and stakeholders as appropriate. Providing ongoing case management support throughout the customer journey including completing comprehensive housing and support needs assessments, coproducing Personal Housing Plans, and undertaking activity to identify and progress appropriate housing options. This role would suit any individual who would like to see the customer journey from beginning to end, helping them navigate and access supports which could have life changing consequences. You will be required to have a flexible, holistic approach and a willingness to adopt new ways of working and find creative solutions to need. You may be required to obtain a Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Membership or Disclosure Check for this role. Further Information <ul><li>Role profiles - when preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria. Role Profile</li><li>How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters behaviour framework for more information.</li><li>Directorate Information - Council Department Information </li><li>Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services</li><li>Social Media - Search for more 'Fife Council Jobs' on Facebook or follow us on X @FCJobsOfficial.</li><li>Alternative Formats - Job information can be made available in alternative formats, to make a request please email: <a href="mailto:transactions.recruitment@fife.gov.uk" target="_blank">transactions.recruitment@fife.gov.uk</a></li></ul>For Further Information Please Contact: Elaine Campbell - <a href="mailto:Elaine.Campbell@fife.gov.uk" target="_blank">Elaine.Campbell@fife.gov.uk</a> "We are holding a Fife Council jobs fair on Wednesday 8th October from 10am - 2pm at the Glen Pavilion in Dunfermline. This is a great opportunity to meet face to face with Hiring Managers and learn more about the type of vacancies that are available and what it's like to work in local government. There will also be a chance to get support from our job clubs and employability teams who can offer help with our online application process. Please pop along on the day to find out more."

Housing Options Officer

Overview Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options. Our core values are 'Be open, be compassionate and be bold' and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential. We have an exciting opportunity for a Recovery Coordinator to join our Sussex Team, who has the skills and experience to assess and engage with our service users, ensuring that they access the right intervention at the right time, in a way that best meets their needs. Where: Hove Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week Full Time Salary Range: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 (based on full time hours, pro rata for part time) *Please note: Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours. Responsibilities About the Role: <ul><li>Provide unwavering support to service users from their initial contact with our service throughout their treatment and recovery journey.</li><li>Implement tailored interventions aimed at reducing the harm caused by substance use, either through group sessions or one-on-one engagement.</li><li>Ensure service users receive a comprehensive, recovery-focused detoxification plan, including pre-detox preparation and post-care support.</li><li>Collaborate with other organisations and the community to enhance the recovery resources available to service users by referring them to mutual aid groups and other networks.</li><li>Advocate for the involvement of family members, service users, and the community.</li><li>Serve as a voice for service users in accessing partnership services.</li><li>Work closely with service users to facilitate their social (re)integration, enabling them to lead fulfilling and purpose-driven lives. This includes promoting recovery, resilience, peer support, and self-determination.</li></ul>About You: <ul><li>Possess knowledge and experience in delivering interventions for service users affected by substance use.</li><li>Excel in both verbal and written communication, with proficient IT skills.</li><li>Demonstrate proactive qualities, working independently with excellent time management and prioritisation skills.</li><li>Hold a strong understanding of mental health interventions, services, and best practices.</li><li>Thrive as a supportive team player with exceptional interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating with a diverse range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders.</li><li>Exhibit the ability to navigate change effectively, always prioritising the needs of service users.</li><li>Recognise the significance of information governance processes and commit to adhering to all necessary safeguards.</li><li>Pursue continuous learning opportunities to enhance your professional knowledge and skills, while also contributing to the growth and development of your colleagues.</li></ul>What We Offer: <ul><li>25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Additionally, you'll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years, therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us.</li><li>A dedicated 'Wellness' hour each week, access to a 'Wellness' hub, and an Employee Assistance Programme.</li><li>Participation in a contributory pension scheme.</li><li>A wide range of benefits, including discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, and more.</li><li>A warm and supportive team environment.</li><li>Extensive training, career development, and progression opportunities.</li><li>Refer a Friend Scheme.</li></ul>Please reflect the attached Job Description and Person Specifications in your application. Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35) ILW / OLW /Fringe N/A - Outside London Weighting Area If you have any questions or concerns on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Georgina | <a href="mailto:georgina.burbidge@cgl.org.uk" target="_blank">georgina.burbidge@cgl.org.uk</a> | 07435791280 This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

Location: Travel Between Burnley and Rochdale Salary: £28,000 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 to cover a patch of accomadation between Burnley and Rochdale. 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 - Rossendale

Job Description #internal Please note this vacancy is only available to Birmingham City Council employees. Voids and Lettings Assistant Housing Officer Permanent Grade 3 - £27,254 - £33,699 Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review Working 36.5 hours per week Birmingham City Council is looking to appoint dedicated and motivated Assistant Housing Officers to support the delivery of our Voids &amp; Lettings service. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team working across Voids, Lettings, and providing wrap around support for Temporary Accommodation voids. Helping to minimise rent loss, improve turnaround times, and provide wraparound support to households moving in and out of council homes. You will play an essential role in ensuring properties are let efficiently, safely and in line with policy. This includes working directly with applicants and tenants, coordinating property viewings, supporting sign-ups, and ensuring the right support is in place for successful and sustainable tenancies. Key responsibilities include: <ul> <li>Supporting the efficient letting of council homes, including viewings, tenancy sign-ups.</li> <li>Assisting with moving out visits and property inspections to minimise void turnaround times.</li> <li>Liaising with contractors, repair teams and other services to ensure homes are re-let to the required standard within the KPI timeframes.</li> <li>Providing clear advice to housing applicants and tenants on lettings, housing options and related services.</li> <li>Identifying and supporting vulnerable applicants, ensuring safeguarding duties are upheld.</li> <li>Maintaining accurate case records using Housing IT Systems and ensuring compliance with policies, procedures and performance targets.</li></ul>What we're looking for: <ul> <li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidently and empathetically with tenants, applicants and partner agencies.</li> <li>Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, able to balance competing priorities and meet deadlines.</li> <li>A flexible, proactive approach - able to work across Voids, Lettings and Temporary Accommodation services depending on business need.</li> <li>Good IT skills and ability to maintain accurate records across multiple systems.</li> <li>Previous experience in housing, property services or customer service is desirable but not essential - training and support will be provided.</li> <li>A strong commitment to equality, diversity, safeguarding and delivering excellent customer service.</li> <li>Full driving licence with business use (essential).</li></ul>Why join us? <ul> <li>Be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of Birmingham residents.</li> <li>Gain valuable experience across both voids and lettings services, with opportunities to develop your career in housing management.</li> <li>Contribute to improving communities by ensuring council homes are let quickly, safely and to those in greatest need.</li></ul>Please upload an up-to-date CV and Personal Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Personal Statement should outline how you meet the essential criteria for the role through your personal qualities, skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached. Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application. For any informal enquires please contact: <a href="mailto:Resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk</a> We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Job Description and Person Specification We strive to advertise all roles for a minimum of two weeks. However, due to high application volumes vacancies may close earlier than the stated deadline. We encourage you to submit your application without delay to ensure consideration. About Us We are a disability confident employer and we encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. We also welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) may need to apply for a visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and may require a Certificate of Sponsorship from Birmingham City Council for a skilled worker visa (if the job is eligible).

Assistant Housing Officer

Housing Manager Wigton and surrounding areas plys hybrid working Permanent, part time 30 hours per week Salary £32,000 pa to £38,000 pa [pro rata] (depending on skills and experience) Home, a place where you belong Join us as a Housing Manager at Home Group, in our awesome housing team in Wigton. You'll be our face to face customer support to our estates, ensuring we provide safe homes and communities where people choose to live, while also ensuring our income is maximised. You'll provide first class customer service, delivering our customer promise every day! 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>Colleagues really matter to us, that's why we're the 10 th Best place in the UK for Wellbeing. Typical day as a Housing Manager <ul><li> Through visibility, engagement with customers and proactivity on our estates, you'll really get to get to know our communities. </li></ul><ul><li> You'll look after a number of patches and neighbourhoods (ably supported by our Community Housing Assistants). </li></ul><ul><li> Through visibility, engagement with customers and proactivity on our estates, you'll really get to get to know our communities. This will help us to improve our local neighbourhoods. </li></ul><ul><li> Proactively managing anti-social behaviours in our estates, responding to customer queries and complaints. </li></ul><ul><li> Managing our voids process including liaising with local authorities. </li></ul><ul><li> Carry out estate inspections, engaging and meeting with contractors on site, as well as carrying out and recording the routine safety and compliance checks in our buildings and communities. </li></ul>Fancy going home each day knowing that you have helped change our customers lives for the better? You'll do that here, working for one of the Top Ten Great Places to Work in the UK! Our team You'll join Manager Hayley and our team, we're super passionate about what we do! We're really proud of insert current project or recent team achievement. We're a supportive bunch and like to insert social or work fun. Job details <ul><li>This is a hybrid role and in an average week, you'll spend 2 or 3 days working from our community patches of Wigton and surrounding areas.</li><li> Although you'll spend time in our neighbourhoods, we do get together regularly, we spend 1 days in the office at Burnside and the remainder of the week working from home catching up on admin. </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. You Bring </li><li> You are experienced in the housing sector and understand housing management, housing law and in an ideal world, universal credit too! </li><li> You have, or are willing to work towards Chartered Institute of Housing Level 3 </li></ul><ul><li> Super organised and methodical in your approach, you're also a proactive self-starter with a "can do" positive attitude </li></ul><ul><li> Passionate about delivering excellent customer service and have a genuine desire to help your customers. </li></ul><ul><li> This job can challenge, especially when we're dealing with complaints but your resilience will help you through. </li></ul><ul><li> Confident working with external partners and stakeholders such as local authorities, MP's etc </li></ul><ul><li>Like being part of a team but appreciate that this is a role where you'll spend most of your time working in our local estates. We are unable to sponsor you for this role.</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 ! Find out more Click APPLY NOW to see our Housing Manager 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 at <a href="mailto:recruitment@homegroup.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@homegroup.org.uk</a>

Job Description Job Title: Homeless Prevention &amp; Resettlement Worker Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £26,549.63 (£27,722.51 is achieved after 18 months successful performance in the role) Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm Location: Liverpool 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 Homeless Prevention &amp; Resettlement Worker In this role you will be required to work in the community and visit customers in their own homes. Support vulnerable adults, families and young people (from 16years) to prevent them losing their accommodation as the customers you work with will be facing challenges and may be at risk of becoming homeless. Ideally in this role you will resettlement support to those moving into independent living from either commissioned temporary accommodation services and/or those placed in emergency temporary accommodation by Housing Options Service About you We are looking for someone with: • Knowledge of Psychological or Trauma Informed approaches to support • An understanding of the barriers faced by vulnerable and diverse customer groups and individuals with complex needs. • An understanding of the current UK Benefit System and working knowledge of Universal Credit • Team player with a caring, empathetic, flexible and have a resilient, can-do attitude. • Excellent time management and communication skills • The ability to demonstrate initiative and the confidence to make and act on decisions. • Competent administrative and IT skills and ability to produce reports and other communications. 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 be considered. Role Profile Job purpose To work collaboratively as part of a committed team to deliver an outstanding service and a range of personalised support that puts customers first, empowering them to achieve their goals and aspirations. You will be required to work in the community and visit customers in their own homes. Support vulnerable adults, families and young people (from 16years) to prevent them losing their accommodation as the customers you work with will be facing challenges and may be at risk of becoming homeless. Resettlement support to those moving into independent living from either commissioned temporary accommodation services and/or those placed in emergency temporary accommodation by Housing Options Service. Role requires you to: Support Customers Use psychologically informed approaches and Trauma Informed Care principles - supporting customers to develop new ways of thinking and make steps towards independence, by: • Co-producing bespoke support plans that enable customers to sustain their own tenancies, involving key stakeholders (e.g. family/other support providers) where appropriate. • Leading on the organisation and delivery of scheduled reviews of support and risk plans or following an incident/significant change in a customer's circumstances as per contract specification. • Support customers at the start of tenancy commencement to understand their tenancy, manage rent payments, help to organise utilities and bills. • Engaging customers to meet agreed outcomes and develop independent living skills using motivational techniques. • Assisting customers with day-to-day support and tenancy-related matters. • Identifying and promoting opportunities for employment, education and training and supporting customers to remove barriers to accessing these opportunities working alongside colleagues in the team. • Supporting customers who may be living in temporary accommodation to be 'tenancy ready' enabling successful move on and tenancy sustainment. • Signposting customers to appropriate external support services, including interventions such as food banks and other community resources. • Supporting customers to maintain financial independence through budgeting plans and maximising income. • Assisting customers with signposting for specific debt advice, financial statements and negotiating with third parties where necessary. • Supporting and monitoring customers' healthcare needs, proactively encouraging appropriate contact with healthcare professionals. • Ensuring the safety of our customers by following local safeguarding procedures, recognizing and acting on any significant risk, and escalating appropriately. • Recording and updating clear, factual and accurate strengths-based customer information on the local or appropriate digital platform. • Deliver a non-judgmental and inclusive service which treats customers with dignity, respecting gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental health ability, religion, culture, social background and lifestyle choice. Service Delivery: • Work in partnership with local authority, social and private rented housing to identify suitable accommodation for customers who are living in temporary accommodation or at risk of homelessness too set up and maintain a tenancy either virtual or face to face support • Carrying out housing support assessments for vulnerable customers and ensuring they are linked into relevant support and health services as indicated by assessment. • Provide initial tenancy related support, advice and assistance directly to tenants as required, to prevent escalation of issues and sustain the tenancy. • Provide practical interventions during the transition to settled accommodation to ensure that customers have access to furniture, including applying for appropriate grants. • Meet Key Performance targets as outlined in the contract specification, alongside KPIs set by Riverside • Support the collation of statistical information for the service. • Advise and advocate on behalf of the customers. • Develop and maintain local partnerships to provide a holistic range of support for customers, liaising with them to facilitate access to support. • Record and update clear, factual, accurate, strengths-based customer and statistical information on the local or appropriate digital platform. You will be required to: • Work flexible hours to meet customer and business needs, which may not include normal office hours. • Travel to customers' homes within an identified geographical area. • Use the Lone Worker system as and when necessary. • Ensure customers are safe at all times - carrying out all of your duties within Riverside's Policy and Procedure framework e.g. health &amp; safety, safeguarding, dignity at work, GDPR, cash handling, etc. • Deliver your role in line with the Riverside company values - "Our Riverside Way". • Participate in team meetings, regular supervisions and reflective practice sessions. • Undertake regular training and take responsibility for your own continuous development to enable you to deliver your role safely. • From time to time you may be required to undertake additional duties and responsibilities in consultation with your Line Manager Person specification Essential: • Knowledge of Psychological or Trauma Informed approaches to support • An understanding of the barriers faced by vulnerable and diverse customer groups and individuals with complex needs. • An understanding of the current UK Benefit System and working knowledge of Universal Credit • Team player with a caring, empathetic, flexible and have a resilient, can-do attitude. • Excellent time management and communication skills • The ability to demonstrate initiative and the confidence to make and act on decisions. • Competent administrative and IT skills and ability to produce reports and other communications. Desirable: • Experience of working in challenging environments with the ability to plan, prioritise and organise tasks to achieve results. • Knowledge of current benefit systems. • Experience of working in a care and support environment. 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 Values and Behaviours Creating an Inclusive Environment

Homeless Prevention & Resettlement Worker

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

Housing Support Officer

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 are looking for Relief House Managers to join the team to cover ad hoc shifts at some of our development across York and the surrounding areas. Hours: Flexible hours to be agreed with Operations Manager Hourly rate: £13.77 per hour Mileage will be paid. Benefits: Group personal pension, life assurance, medical screening, full induction and training, excellent career progression and in addition you will work in the most beautiful surroundings. About the Role of a Relief House Manager: We are seeking a customer centric House Manager to exemplify the high-quality customer standards that we are renowned for. A House Manager is a diverse role encompassing front of house management, facilities, event coordination and customer service. Some of the Relief House Manager duties within this role include: <ul> <li>Helping Homeowners settle into their new home.</li> <li>Providing a professional front of house service and welcome all visitors in a friendly manner.</li> <li>Being available to all Homeowners to offer help, support and advice as necessary.</li> <li>Promoting good communications between the Homeowners and their families, and our partners and suppliers who provide support and other services.</li> <li>Managing the development -, gardens and grounds - in an efficient and effective manner such that a safe, secure, well maintained and pleasant environment is provided for our Homeowners.</li> <li>Dealing with emergency situations as they arise in a professional way.</li> <li>Facilitating social interaction and helping Homeowners to enjoy retirement living to the full.</li></ul>The successful candidate will have the following key competencies: <ul> <li>Excellent communication skills with a real "can do" attitude.</li> <li>Extensive experience in a professional customer service orientated position.</li> <li>A professional approach with high quality standards.</li> <li>To be reliable and flexible to deal with out of hour's calls and emergencies on the development.</li> <li>Thrives in a busy a varied role, where every day will be different.</li> <li>Be resilient and can problem solve effectively.</li> <li>An awareness of basic Health and Safety will be a distinct advantage.</li> <li>A good level of computer literacy including Microsoft Word and Outlook.</li> <li>Previous/current work based first aid qualifications will be an advantage.</li></ul>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 is officially recognised as a 'Great Place to Work!' We 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

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