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Income Recovery Officer - £34,107.00 pa Hybrid Working - Minimum 3 Days onsite in Hemel Hempstead We have a new exciting opening for an Income Recovery Officer. The successful candidate will accurately record-keep, engage with tenants and assist in developing monitoring systems. This role includes staying updated on legislation, attending meetings, and performing duties in line with policies and best practices. Key Responsibilities: <ul><li>Manage and monitor rent accounts, ensuring regular reviews and appropriate actions in line with policies.</li><li>Prepare and serve legal notices and represent Hightown in possession cases as necessary.</li><li>Conduct home visits to tenants as required by tenancy conduct or procedures.</li><li>Coordinate responses to welfare reform, ensuring policies reflect legislative changes and effective data collection.</li><li>Liaise with Housing Benefit departments and the Department of Work and Pensions for prompt payment and issue resolution.</li><li>Maintain up-to-date knowledge of housing and welfare benefits, providing advice and signposting tenants to relevant agencies.</li></ul>Experience and Qualifications Required: <ul><li>Relevant experience as an Income Recovery Officer or in credit control and debt/arrears recovery.</li><li>Educated to GCSE with a grade C or above in English and Maths.</li><li>Proficient in using computer systems, including spreadsheets and various software packages.</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of Housing and Welfare benefits.</li><li>Previous experience engaging with customers or service users.</li></ul>About Us Hightown is a charitable housing association operating principally in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire. We believe everyone should have a home and the support they need, so our aim is to build new homes and to provide excellent housing and support. We currently manage over 9,000 homes and employ over 1100 Permanent and Bank staff in our Care and Supported Housing Schemes and from our head office in Hemel Hempstead. We have an annual turnover of £121 million and a development programme that will deliver over 350 new affordable homes each year . The Benefits We offer a range of benefits which include: <ul><li>33 days of annual leave including Bank Holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li><li>34,107.00 pa for 35 hours a week contract</li><li>Monthly attendance bonus</li><li>Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support</li><li>Access to favourable discounts and savings at high street retailers, gyms, restaurants, and cinemas</li><li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li><li>Employee support and health &amp; wellbeing services</li><li>Well-equipped on-site gym</li></ul>We will be reviewing and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply early to avoid missing out. Hightown is an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer

Income Recovery Officer

Swindon Borough Council are on an exciting journey to transform service delivery and have been shortlisted for the 'Most Improved Council' at the Local Government Awards (LGA). We want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision in the new Swindon Plan is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because that's who we're doing it for - the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, you'll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. It's all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you. Apply Do you have passion to make a difference to people's lives by supporting those that are experiencing homelessness? In this role, you will be working in a high quality Support Service and your responsibility will be supporting residents who live in Swindon Borough Council owned/managed supported temporary accommodation, assisting residents to develop their knowledge, skills and ability to live independently. Your next role We are looking for an individual who can excel their skills with supporting individuals with various complex needs including substance misuse, mental health and offending or challenging behaviour in our temporary accommodation buildings, with the aim to prepare them to live and sustain permanent accommodation, becoming 'Tenancy Ready' in order to successfully move on to their next tenancy, at the correct time. As part of this role you will be based at one of the Swindon Borough Council's supported housing schemes. Working with a case load of homeless clients, following assessment of suitability. You will be providing meaningful emotional and practical support to produce positive outcomes. The support ranges from basic benefit advice and assistance to challenging behaviours. You will provide a trauma informed approach, understanding the impacts of homelessness whilst building a positive relationship with the customer. We are looking for someone that can remain calm, professional and resilient to challenging behaviour, at all times. You will need to carry out a strength-based assessment with the customer, making a plan and enact support actions/interventions, which will assist clients to achieve their goals and move towards a sustainable life. You will need to identify the complex needs of often highly vulnerable and high risk clients, which will include, substance misuse, alcohol dependence, mental health issues, offending and violent behaviour, anti-social behaviour and individuals involved in the sex trade, and making appropriate referrals to services You will need to have a good understanding of health and safety and welfare benefit system, as well as understanding of safeguarding issues, and acting upon these, including participation and contributions to multi agency meetings. We aim to break the cycle of tenancy failure and your job will be to equip residents with the necessary skills to sustain a future tenancy. You will be based and responsible for the daily management of one of our supported housing schemes between 8.00am - 16:00pm Monday to Thursday and 08:00am - 15:30pm Friday for the full time vacancy. The part time vacancy hours of work, will be discussed and agreed with the line manager. Candidates are invited to either apply for one or both posts. Please use the supporting statement to highlight which post or posts you are applying for. You will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act "for the effective performance of a customer-facing role"). Your next package Please see our Rewards and Benefits offer for more details. As an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work life balance. For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It's why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you'll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We'll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we'll achieve our vision of a prosperous, re-vitalised Swindon together. And you'll be proud to say it was made better with you. Please see our Vision and Values page for more details and our new Swindon Plan . Your next steps Read the role profile and select the Apply button where you will be redirected to the Swindon Borough Council website to complete our online application process. Clicking the 'Apply' button on this job website is not an application, you must register on the Swindon Borough Council website in order to be considered for the role. Potential applicants are sometimes put off if they don't meet 100% of the requirements. We think individual experience, skills and passion make all the difference, so if you meet the majority of the criteria, we'd love to hear from you. For further information about the role, please contact Jon Keating, Neighbourhood Housing Manager at <a href="mailto:jonkeating@swindon.gov.uk" target="_blank">jonkeating@swindon.gov.uk</a> . As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of communities, and in particular disabled people and people from ethnic minorities. Read our statement of commitment to equality &amp; inclusion . If you are experiencing technical issues submitting your application please email <a href="mailto:resourcing@swindon.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@swindon.gov.uk</a>

Supported Housing Officer

£23,400 pro rata per annum Penrith, Cumbria You're caring, flexible and creative, thrive under pressure, know how to connect with people at all levels and really enjoy helping others to live as independently as possible. You'd also like to be part of an organisation that counts on the professionalism, insight, expertise and passion of its staff to inspire individual recovery for the people they work with. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship's Abbots Bank as a Recovery Worker. Abbots Bank is a mental health, supported housing and community based service, working to a recovery model. We provide a range of support services for people with mental ill health to access in their local community, including outreach support, peer support and supported housing. We have been operating in the area for a number of years and offer a staffed service to our residents aged 18 and upwards. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone. That's where you come in. Responsible for helping and inspiring the people who use our services to maintain their tenancy and independence in the community, we'll rely on you to work with them to come up with a personal support plan that will see them achieve their goals and aspirations. Whether it's developing their domestic and finance management skills or accessing work, leisure or educational opportunities, one thing's for sure - you will have every chance to shine. No relevant experience is required as full training will be provided, although candidates with an understanding of mental health issues and/or lived experience would be welcomed. More important is your caring and compassionate nature and empathy and enthusiasm for helping others. Whatever your background, you'll need to be happy to work both independently and within a team and willing to be part of a weekly rota system. In return for your skills and enthusiasm, this role comes with some really great benefits and excellent training and development opportunities. Due to the nature of the role, a driving licence and access to a car is essential. We have one permanent part-time role available requiring the post holder to work 22.5 hours per week on a rota, including weekends and evenings. To review the Job Description please click here We are committed to increasing our diversity and welcome applications from those with Lived Experience. This is a rolling recruitment process. Candidates will be interviewed as and when they are shortlisted. To apply, please send a CV and covering letter explaining why you feel you are right for the role. On 1st June 2024, Richmond Fellowship, part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence merged with Humankind to form a single organisation that provides the joined-up mental health, housing and drug and alcohol support we've all known has been needed for decades. In October 2024, Humankind will be renamed to reflect the new organisation.

Recovery Worker - Community & Supported Housing (Penrith)

Salary: £37,035 - £41,511per annum Grade: JK Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: Permanent Location: Richmond, Harrogate, and Selby Our Service At North Yorkshire Council, we take pride in maintaining our social housing portfolio of approximately 8,500 homes to the highest standards. The purpose of our Service is to provide quality, affordable, healthy, and sustainable homes that meet the present and future needs of all our tenants and government guidelines in terms of energy performance. The Housing Standards team consists of five closely linked areas of housing expertise: construction, repairs, improvements, contract management, and safety. Each team consists of suitably qualified, skilled, and experienced trade operatives, surveyors, contract supervisors, and Team Leaders, all managed by Housing Standards Managers for each work area. The role As a Level 3 Surveyor working on our Retrofit Programmes within the Improvement Team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the council's housing assets are maintained and brought up to the council's energy performance of a C to meet all current statutory, regularity, and legislative standards. We are hiring for senior-level positions and are predominantly experienced around the retrofitting of domestic dwellings or coordination of Capital Works programmes to a high level of engagement and customer care, offering opportunities to contribute to meaningful work and advance your career. The core focus of this job is to assist in the delivery of our housing retrofit programmes to help the Council achieve its goals of bringing its housing stock up to energy performance of C by 2030. The job will require the successful applicant to work within a small team under the Housing Standards Team Leader, Carrying out Retrofit Surveys, working with the council's Retrofit coordinators and trade workforce, along with managing the customer's expectations with excellent communication in the successful delivery of energy efficiency installation measures to ensure that the council's housing stock is brought up to a minimum of EPC C, alongside taking a fabric first approach to ensuring that all properties are free of defects making them a comfortable, affordable and of a decent homes standard. The core focus of this job is the development and delivery of new construction via a lar What you will bring. • You will know current best practices in social housing relating to tenant safety and decent home standards, along with a good solid knowledge and proven background in the construction industry. • Experience in delivering quality housing repair works, a good knowledge and experience of surveying within retrofit or coordination of capital works programmes, along with the current requirements around the delivery of a successful programme. • Excellent communication and IT skills are essential for this role, both written and oral, with the ability to problem solve and find pragmatic solutions., Tenant liaison is a key essential for this role, along with having an empathetic attitude and good customer service skills. Essential: • IOSH Managing Safely, Level 4 qualification in Surveying or compliance, e.g. Quantity Surveyor, HHSRS, and Retrofit Accredited. • Understanding of Building Control and Planning Legislation. Experienced in specifying routine works in domestic properties. Desirable: • CAD user, NEBOHS, Prince2, HNC Construction and the Built Environment, MCIOB. Knowledge in housing management, project management, disrepair claims, and use of asset management systems. • Personal Attributes: Proactive, a strong problem solver, and able to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively. High levels of customer care. Able to maintain confidentiality. Working for us When you join us, you are entitled to our outstanding benefits and well-being plan as part of your position. Our holiday entitlement starts at 28 days, rising to 34 days (pro-rata) per year with continued service, plus public holidays. Pension: Save for your retirement with our generous local government pension scheme with a 22.6% contribution. Fitness &amp; Rewards: Fitness discounts with various Gyms across the county. Stay on top of your game and save £££. Lifestyle Savings: Explore a huge range of discounts to help you save money across hundreds of the UK's favourite high-street and online retailers. Plus lots more... Contact and apply. If you would like to learn more about our role, please contact <a href="mailto:Paul.Cole@northyorks.gov.uk" target="_blank">Paul.Cole@northyorks.gov.uk</a> for an informal conversation. Key Documents Job Description Total Rewards Brochure Key dates: Closing date: 30 April 2025 Interview date: To Be Confirmed NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies. We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party. North Yorkshire Councils' purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other's contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. North Yorkshire Council are committed to the health and safety of our employees and of others including the general public. It has a responsibility to ensure employees who hold a position that is deemed to be safety critical as it requires the performance of duties which are directly related to the safe operation or security of a facility, piece of equipment or vehicle, handling of chemicals or work at height or in confined spaces and which, if not performed properly, could result in a serious safety risk or environmental hazard to employees, a facility or the general public , do not attend work whilst under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Individuals offered employment with North Yorkshire Council will be subject to the Workplace Substance Misuse policy. For safety critical roles as detailed above, random alcohol and drug testing may take place during the course of employment. Apply now

Housing Standards Surveyor

Salary: £30,559 to £33,366 per annum pro rata Grad: H Contract Type: Permanent Hours/working pattern: Part time, 18 hours. Mon to Fri (days of work to be determined by candidate and management) Location: Ryedale/Selby Weekend Working: No Interview Date: 5th May or 12th May Venue for Interview: Ryedale House, Malton If you are a self-motivated, compassionate, and resilient individual who want to play a role in transforming the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in society, we want to hear from you. As a Homeless Accommodation and Support Officer you will be working with clients in the locality to progress in resettlement accommodation. This client group will have a history of recurrent homelessness and need support to build on their skills to manage in their tenancy. You will carry a caseload of up to 15 people with multiple needs (some of which will be entrenched rough sleepers). You will provide a holistic and coordinated support for all customers, from first contact when they sign up for their accommodation, through to them move on into a long-term settled tenancy. You will be part of the Council's Housing Options team working alongside the Community Safety HUB, commissioned services, and local charities. The role will involve you working in a multi-agency setting, co-ordinating support on behalf of this client group to help them succeed in their accommodation. The ideal candidates will have the ability to work using a supportive person-centred approach, with individuals who have been rough sleeping and the trauma associated with that. You will also have experience of working with people with multiple needs, knowledge of the current welfare system, private rented sector and understand the barriers to engagement. Additionally, you will be able to work flexibly and creatively according to the needs and patterns of the clients. You need to be available to support the wider rough sleeper team to meet the needs of the client group. This may include working on tenancy readiness skills with small groups or offering one to one coaching for other clients open to the team. For further information about this please contact Emily Crowe at <a href="mailto:emily.crowe@northyorks.gov.uk" target="_blank">emily.crowe@northyorks.gov.uk</a>. Key Dates: Closing Date: 27 April 2025 Interview Date: 5th May or 12th May Key Documents: Job Description Total Rewards Postholders are subject to employment clearances to meet Baseline Personnel Security Standards ( link ) which includes identity, employment history, right to work, time spent abroad and unspent criminal record (basic DBS) vetting. ***DBS*** Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post. NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies. We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. North Yorkshire Councils' purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other's contributions, we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party. North Yorkshire Council are committed to the health and safety of our employees and of others including the general public. It has a responsibility to ensure employees who hold a position that is deemed to be safety critical as it requires the performance of duties which are directly related to the safe operation or security of a facility, piece of equipment or vehicle, handling of chemicals or work at height or in confined spaces and which, if not performed properly, could result in a serious safety risk or environmental hazard to employees, a facility or the general public , do not attend work whilst under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Individuals offered employment with North Yorkshire Council will be subject to the Workplace Substance Misuse policy. For safety critical roles as detailed above, random alcohol and drug testing may take place during the course of employment. It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults at risk. We are committed to the inclusion, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk* Apply now

Homeless Accommodation and Support Officer

Pendleton Together are a part of the Together Housing Group. We're a social landlord in Salford working to give everyone a safe, and comfortable place to live. We are a non-profit organisation, meaning any money we make is invested back into the company for the benefit of our residents and local communities. As an organisation we are committed to having a Diverse and Inclusive workforce. We would therefore welcome applications from candidates with any of the nine protected characteristics. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident employer. We are looking for a Neighbourhood Officer to join the team here at Pendleton Together in this exciting role. This is an exciting prospect that involves the responsibility of overseeing the surrounding communities of Salford. This role is located in our Salford office. There are opportunities for flexible working to support a healthy work-life balance. This role is field based; you will balance your time between working on your designated patch, office and home. Please note that this is a temporary position consisting of 12 weeks, with possibility of extension. Requirements Outline of Key responsibilities for the Neighbourhood Officer. ... <ul> <li>To be responsible for the monitoring of the level of vacant dwellings on schemes/estates and to ensure that properties are inspected and re-let with a minimum delay by following our lettings and void management policies and ensuring contract compliance</li> <li>You will provide advice and assistance to our residents on all housing matters so they can successfully maintain their tenancy. This includes information on legal rights, responsibilities of their tenancy agreement and managing any welfare and safeguarding concerns.</li> <li>You will be the point of contact for housing management services on a patch, including the enforcement of the Association's conditions of tenancy, particularly in relation to the condition of property and/or garden.</li> <li>To liaise with colleagues and other agencies over any specific customer problems relating to e.g. complaints, rent arrears, anti social behaviour or repair requests.</li> </ul>We are looking for someone who has... <ul> <li>Full UK drivers licence and access to a car as the role is field based</li> <li>Experience and knowledge of housing/ lettings or ideally social housing </li> <li>Experience of working with a diverse range of customers and dealing with a variety of situations. </li> <li>Experienced in faced to face customer service </li> <li>Solution focused and experience in working with customers and stakeholders.</li> <li>An ability to manage confidential and personal information appropriately and sensitively.</li> <li>Personal resilience to deal with a fast paced, demanding role juggling a number of tasks at once</li> </ul>Benefits In return, we are offering the successful candidate in the Neighbourhood Officer role... <ul> <li>Salary of £31,166 per annum </li> <li>Annual pay scale increase</li> <li> 27 days holiday (rising to 32 over 5 years' service) + bank holidays (pro-rata)</li> <li>You will be working 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday (occasional evening or weekend working depending on business needs). Working arrangements are flexible in line with our Smart Working culture so that we deliver an excellent and accessible service for customers.</li> <li>Wide range of technical, professional, and personal development training opportunities </li> <li>Attractive pension scheme</li> <li> Health and wellbeing benefits including access to GPs</li> <li>A range of financial and lifestyle benefits including cycle to work, vehicle leasing and financial advice</li> <li>We have a range of staff support networks, including menopause, culturally diverse, LGBTQ+ and disability.</li> <li>To view the full range of our award winning benefits click on the Employee Benefits Link </li> </ul>THG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient numbers of applicants are received. Therefore, please apply without delay! Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form. Due to the nature of the role involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post is subject to a Basic Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer INDTHG1

Neighbourhood Officer

<h1>Senior Asset Investment Manager</h1>ZK6Posted: 04/09/2025<ul><li>£67,494 per annum</li><li>Midlands</li><li>Full Time</li></ul>Are you an experienced asset management professional with a strong track record in contract management, financial control, and compliance? Do you have the leadership skills to drive high-quality planned maintenance programs while ensuring cost-effectiveness, tenant satisfaction, and safety? If so, we want you as our Senior Asset Investment Manager (Planned Maintenance) on a 12 month fixed-term basis.As a Senior Asset Investment Manager, you'll lead the efficient delivery of multiple planned works programs, ensuring contracts are well-managed and compliant with financial, regulatory, and performance standards. You will oversee a team of Contract Managers, driving service improvements and operational excellence.Responsibilities will include, but aren't limited to:<ul><li>Team Leadership &amp;&nbsp;Development – Leading&nbsp;and&nbsp;motivating&nbsp;Contract&nbsp;Managers, providing coaching and&nbsp;development&nbsp;opportunities&nbsp;to enhance performance.</li><li>Planned Maintenance &amp; Contract Management – Overseeing multiple contracts within our planned maintenance portfolio, ensuring compliance, cost control, and effective performance monitoring.</li><li>Budget &amp; Financial Control – Managing financial administration and ensuring expenditure is robustly controlled, reporting variances, and implementing corrective actions.</li><li>Ensuring all Health &amp; Safety requirements are met in line with the organisations policies and legal regulations.</li><li>Tenant-Focussed&nbsp;Service Delivery – Engaging tenants in service improvement initiatives and ensuring high levels of tenant&nbsp;satisfaction.</li><li>Performance Reporting &amp; Continuous Improvement – Ensuring service standards are consistently met through rigorous KPI monitoring and lessons learned from service failures.</li></ul>Your CV and covering letter will highlight that you:&nbsp;<ul><li>Hold a relevant HNC or equivalent and/or possess significant technical experience in construction or maintenance related contract management.</li><li>Have proven experience of leading procurements both above and below thresholds of Tenders Electronic Daily / Official Journal of the European Union / Find a Tender.</li><li>Have experience and understanding of compliance legislation and strong knowledge of contract law.</li><li>Are an experienced people manager, with a proven ability to lead and motivate your team to achieve challenging targets and objectives, using your excellent communication skills and ability to build strong professional relationships.</li></ul><a href="https://www.greenacre-recruitment.com/about-us/meet-the-team/profile/zaragreenacre-recruitmentcom-22/" target="_blank">Zarafshan Kelly</a>Recruitment Consultant

Senior Asset Investment Manager

Salary: £28,163 - £30,559 Grade: G Contract: Permanent Hours: 30 hours per week Location: Fern House, Harrogate Weekend working: No Do you have experience in the housing, homelessness or support sector or do you have the personality and skills to support someone in their time of need? Are you looking for a role that is challenging but offers lots of job satisfaction? As our Homelessness Prevention Support Officer, you will assist staff in the delivery of the housing options and advice service, developing support plans for each client's individually assessed support needs. You will provide tenancy support for clients in temporary and move on accommodation and will liaise with external agencies, client's families and carers as required. What will you bring? This is a very challenging role that requires someone who is resilient, has empathy and patience to deal with clients with complex support needs. You will also have: <ul> <li> Experience in good customer focus and building good relationships </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Excellent communication skills both verbal and written </li> </ul> <ul> <li> The ability to empower and enable clients to make informed choices </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Be able to work under pressure and manage your time effectively </li> </ul> <ul> <li> The desire to learn </li> </ul>Ideally, we are looking for someone who has experience in housing, homelessness, or the support sector, although this is not essential as full training will be provided. If you would like to learn more about our opportunity, we recommend contacting Tracey Thomas by email <a href="mailto:tracey.thomas@northyorks.gov.uk" target="_blank">tracey.thomas@northyorks.gov.uk</a> prior to applying. We specifically want to know about you and your motivation for applying so please complete the supporting evidence section of the application form, giving details of what your motivation is for applying, what skills you can bring to the role, and how you meet the following criteria: <ul> <li> Good customer focus and building relationships </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Excellent communication skills </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Empowering people and/or clients to make informed choices </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Working under pressure </li> </ul> Key Dates: Closing date: 27 th April 2025 Interview date: W/C 12 th May 2025 at Fern House, Spa Lane, Harrogate, HG2 7JF Key Documents: Job Description.pdf Total Rewards Brochure.pdf ***DBS*** Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post. NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies. We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. North Yorkshire Councils' purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other's contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party. North Yorkshire Council are committed to the health and safety of our employees and of others including the general public. It has a responsibility to ensure employees who hold a position that is deemed to be safety critical as it requires the performance of duties which are directly related to the safe operation or security of a facility, piece of equipment or vehicle, handling of chemicals or work at height or in confined spaces and which, if not performed properly, could result in a serious safety risk or environmental hazard to employees, a facility or the general public , do not attend work whilst under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Individuals offered employment with North Yorkshire Council will be subject to the Workplace Substance Misuse policy. For safety critical roles as detailed above, random alcohol and drug testing may take place during the course of employment. It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults at risk. We are committed to the inclusion, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk* Apply now

Homeless Prevention Support Officer

Job title: Residential Practitioner Salary: C1 £27,711 - £30,060 (pro rata) plus weekend enhancements and sleep in allowance where appropriate. Hours: Various Contract: Permanent Leeds City Council is seeking compassionate and dedicated Residential Practitioners to join our outstanding children's services. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a profound impact on the lives of children and young people, guiding them towards adulthood and independence. Your support will be instrumental in helping them overcome challenges and achieve their full potential. There are a range of opportunities available across the city including full-time, part-time and waking nights working. We want Leeds to be a city where all children are safe, happy and healthy, do well at school, fulfil their potential and grow up to be active citizens with voice and influence.â€ This is your chance to join us and support our Child Friendly Leeds ambition. We are proud to align our work with the council's values and ambitions , placing children and families at the heart of everything we do. If you're ready to bring your empathy, energy, and dedication to this vital role, we'd love to hear from you. About youâ€ As a Residential Practitioner you will bring to the role:â€ <ul> <li>a good standard of literacy and numeracy, with basic computer literacyâ€</li> <li>Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care (or equivalent), or commitment to achieving the qualification within a reasonable period (we pay the course fees)â€</li> <li>recent experience supporting children or young people with additional emotional/behavioural issues - this may be from employment, volunteering, student placements or personal lifeâ€</li> <li>excellent communication and listening skills, teamwork and emotional intelligenceâ€â€</li> <li>flexibility to work shifts including weekends, bank holidays and nightsâ€</li> </ul>About the roleâ€â€ Based in one of our children's homes, you'll be part of a supportive team at that prioritises your well-being and personal development. Your responsibilities will include: <ul> <li>Creating a safe, caring living environment.</li> <li>Building positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.</li> <li>Nurturing each child's personal development, education and wider learning.</li> </ul>This role offers immense job satisfaction as you witness the positive changes you facilitate in the lives of children and young people daily. Basic salary £27,711 rising incrementally to £30,060 (pro rata for part time) In addition, enhancements are paid for unsocial hours and sleeping in duties. Time and a half is paid for weekend working (if applicable). What we offerâ€ We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:â€ <ul> <li>a competitive salary plus enhancements for nights and weekendsâ€â€</li> <li>generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holiday allowanceâ€</li> <li>a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities, including support to study for relevant qualificationsâ€</li> <li>membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributionsâ€</li> <li>a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go furtherâ€</li> </ul>How to applyâ€ Please complete the online application formâ€. Read our guidance for further advice. Please check your information carefully and ensure you complete all sections before submitting your application. â€ If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please email <a href="mailto:workinginchildrenshomes@leeds.gov.uk" target="_blank">workinginchildrenshomes@leeds.gov.uk</a> . A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children's barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy .â€ We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.â€ We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds. Leeds City Council is ranked 70 on the Stonewall Equality Index 2022. We are also an Age friendly employer, a Mindful employer and a Disability Confident leader.â€ All new Leeds City Council appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period.â€ This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance, states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, candidates must consider their own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker route before applying.â€To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. For more information visit Skilled Worker visa on the government website. Please ensure you are eligible before applying. Job description Job purpose The Residential Practitioner's role is to support, encourage and safeguard children and young people in their development, enabling them to make positive contributions to their families, society and local communities. You will do this by fostering positive relationships and maintaining strong bonds between children and staff based on shared daily life and routines, joint activities and established boundaries of acceptable behaviour. Special conditions This post is subject to a higher level check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please note that a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining employment; this will depend on the circumstances and background to any offence. Responsibilities <ul> <li>Undertake key worker role, implement care plans, conduct risk assessments and devise support and health plans</li> <li>Provide and maintain a safe, stimulating and secure living and learning environment supporting day-to-day physical and emotional needs</li> <li>Work with professionals and communities of origin to sustain links and understand past problems</li> <li>Nurture children's ambitions for their future and their learning, both in and out of school</li> <li>Support children and young people's emotional, mental and physical health needs to build self-esteem</li> <li>Respect privacy whilst maintaining a duty of care ensuring that living spaces are clean and safe</li> <li>Provide appropriate levels of personal care for children and young people with disabilities and complex needs, including bathing, toileting, dressing, changing and feeding as appropriate</li> <li>Ensure that all records are accurate, up to date and GDPR compliant</li> <li>Manage complex and challenging behaviour in an assertive, restorative and sensitive manner</li> <li>Work to reduce the likelihood that a child/young person becomes criminalised, encouraging restorative approaches and outcomes</li> <li>Hours of work are primarily determined by the needs of the service and are worked on a rota basis including undertaking sleep-ins, early mornings, late evenings, weekends and bank holidays</li> <li>Maintain a close working relationship with colleagues, external agencies, families and the wider public</li> <li>Be flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required, commensurate to grade</li> <li>Participate in appraisal, training and development activities to ensure up-to-date knowledge and skills Improve own practice through observation, evaluation, discussion and development programmes</li> <li>Work collaboratively with colleagues, knowing when to seek help and advice</li> <li>Contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the service by attending relevant meetings, training days and events as requested</li> <li>Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures such as child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person</li> <li>Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all by working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding and promoting the values, standards and equal opportunities of Leeds City Council</li> <li>Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment or victimisation and any form of abuse of equal opportunities, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures</li> <li>The council has adopted a flexibility protocol and this role will be expected to work within these parameters</li> <li>The duties outlined are not meant as an exhaustive list and will also comprise any other duties within the spirit of the post commensurate with the job evaluation outcome for this post</li> </ul>Qualifications <ul> <li>To work in this role you must hold the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care or equivalent. If you do not hold the diploma we will fund you to study for the qualification. You must complete the diploma within a reasonable period, normally 2 years after starting work. Failure to achieve the Level 3 Diploma will prevent you from continuing in this post.</li> <li>You must demonstrate good literacy and numeracy, through qualifications or a skills test completed at interview.</li> </ul>Essential requirements It is essential that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post. Candidates will only be shortlisted for interview if they can demonstrate that they meet all the essential requirements: <ul> <li>Flexibility to travel and work across different work locations including providing support to children living within family settings as appropriate</li> <li>Availability to work on a rota basis and change work patterns as reasonably required, including undertaking sleep-ins, early mornings, late evenings, weekends and bank holidays</li> <li>Ability to build relationships and actively engage with individual and groups of children and young people</li> <li>Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with a wide range of people</li> <li>Maintenance of accurate manual and digital records in accordance with GDPR</li> <li>Use of initiative to adapt to changing circumstances and develop solutions to issues</li> <li>Skills in managing conflict and aggression using de-escalation techniques</li> <li>Good standards of literacy and numeracy, demonstrated through qualifications or skills test</li> <li>Understanding of responsibilities in terms of health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection</li> <li>Understanding of the needs of looked after children and the importance of advocacy for children and young people</li> <li>Basic computer literacy and of the use of Microsoft packages</li> <li>Recent experience of working with young people or vulnerable adults who may have emotional or behavioural difficulties, in either a paid or voluntary capacity</li> <li>Be physically fit enough to carry out all requirements of the role including the use of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) to manage challenging behaviour as required</li> <li>Essential behavioural and other characteristics</li> <li>Committed to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering the Best City Ambition of Health and Wellbeing, Inclusive Growth and Zero Carbon.</li> <li>Able to understand and observe Leeds City Council equality and diversity policies.</li> <li>Carry out all duties having regard to an employee's responsibility under Health and Safety Policies.</li> <li>Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities.</li> <li>Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.</li> <li>Participate in appraisal, training, and development activities.</li> <li>Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures.</li> <li>Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding, equality &amp; diversity policies of Leeds City Council.</li> <li>Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person.</li> <li>The council has adopted a flexibility protocol and the role will be expected to work within these parameters. </li> </ul>

Residential Practitioner

Job Description Localities Housing Manager Permanent Grade 5 - £41,511 - £49,764 Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review Working 36.50 hours per week Birmingham City Council Housing Directorate is a Social landlord committed to providing high-quality housing services to our tenants in our neighbourhoods. We are dedicated to improving the lives of our residents through the provision of excellent housing services in our neighbourhoods. City Housing has just launched its new Housing Management structure that will see us developing even better relationships with our tenants by focusing on People, Place and Partnerships. We are seeking experienced and dynamic Housing Managers to join our team, to help drive and support the implementation of new ways of working across our stock profile of approximately 60000 homes. We're looking for a dynamic leader to manage a team dedicated to Tenancy Management, Antisocial Behaviour Investigation, and Enforcement. This is a crucial role where you'll guide your team through an exciting service redesign, ensuring smooth transitions and effective operations. As a key player, you'll directly and indirectly manage staff in accordance with BCC HR Policies and Procedures. Reporting to a Senior Service Manager, you'll be part of a collaborative team committed to excellence. Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Lead and Inspire: Manage and motivate your team to deliver excellent services.</li> <li>Navigate Change: Support your team through the ongoing service redesign.</li> <li>Effective Time Management: Juggle conflicting priorities and enquiries with ease.</li> <li>Problem Solving: Resolve issues swiftly and efficiently.</li></ul>In this role you will be accountable for ensuring that services meet our legal and regulatory responsibilities, achieve key performance indicators, drive continuous improvement, and ensure effective collaboration across the organisation and externally with partners to achieve our aims and objectives. You will need to have <ul> <li>Knowledge of Statutory and Regulatory requirements, relevant to housing management.</li> <li>A proven track record of delivering value for money, delivering cost reductions whilst improving service delivery.</li> <li>Proven leadership skills that get the best out of colleagues.</li> <li>Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively.</li> <li>Strong influencing, advocacy and negotiation skills.</li> <li>Self-awareness, empathy, respect and integrity.</li> <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li> <li>Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities</li></ul>If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, apply now and be part of a team that truly makes a difference. For any informal enquires please contact: <a href="mailto:rachel.fulwell@birmingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">rachel.fulwell@birmingham.gov.uk</a> 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 are dedicated to supporting internal mobility and the development of our people. As such, applications from internal employees and those under S118 will be given priority and reviewed before external applications are considered. 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:Natalie.p.smith@birmingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Natalie.p.smith@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).

Housing Manager

<ul><li>£600 to £650 per day INSIDE of IR35</li><li>Norfolk</li><li>Interim</li></ul>Position: Interim Fire Safety Manager Location:&nbsp;Norfolk Day Rate: £600 to £650 per day INSIDE of IR35 We are seeking an Interim Fire Safety Manager to join our Compliance Safety Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven individual from a Fire Safety background to join an industry leading team in ensuring our tenants properties are safe places they are proud to call home. Role Profile<ul><li>Manage FRA programmes, ensuring plans are in place to meet compliance. Ensure that resulting fire remedial actions are managed, assigned within the business and completed to timescales.</li><li>Manage the fire safety servicing contracts, ensuring the regulatory compliance is met and maintained. &nbsp;</li><li>Ensure contracts are procured and managed to provide excellent customer service. Dealing with or escalating performance issues where necessary.</li><li>Keep abreast of regulatory developments and industry best practice.</li><li>Manage day to day contract works on site, pre and post inspecting and advising where necessary.</li><li>Work with colleagues across the business to aid access for compliance inspections. &nbsp; Signposting any vulnerability or safeguarding issues.</li><li>Have an excellent understanding of Fire Safety and Building regulations alongside the </li><li>Prepare specifications, designs, contract and tender documentation to procure works and services.</li><li>Ensure that resident consultation is carried out where required and our residents are kept fully informed of works planned and happening within their homes.</li></ul>This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Greenacre Recruitment Limited who are operating as an employment agency and business

Interim Fire Safety Manager

<ul><li>£4,500 plus expenses</li><li>Stoke-on-Trent</li><li>Permanent</li></ul>Would you like to join the Board of a dynamic business with a strong social purpose, focussed on providing affordable homes, Building Supportive Communities, Inspiring Hope?&nbsp;&nbsp;Can you bring skills, knowledge, expertise, and a strategic approach to governing to help us achieve our goals?We are seeking to strengthen and expand our skilled Board and with experienced professionals who share our vision and passion for truly putting customers first, and making a lasting difference to lives and communities. &nbsp;A background in the social housing sector is highly desirable, however we will consider experienced NEDs from a range of regulated business sectors, particularly private and commercial. You will be familiar with the new regulatory framework/or be able to quickly understand these challenges, enabling you to effectively govern the organisation, particularly around customer service and accountability to residents.&nbsp;&nbsp;You will be an experienced NED and/or have senior management experience looking for your first NED role.&nbsp;&nbsp;Diversity of thought is especially important around our Board table. We welcome applications particularly from under-represented groups.&nbsp;&nbsp;We are particularly keen to strengthen our Board with the following knowledge, skills and experience:<ul><li>Property / asset management/Strategic Health Safety (Corporate and/or Building Safety) </li><li>Safeguarding</li><li>Finance and Treasury</li><li>IT and Data/Knowledge and Information Management&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;A connection and understanding of social, economic, and the political environment of Stoke on Trent and surrounding regions (eg West Midlands, the North West) is highly desirable, but a willingness to learn and understand &nbsp;the wider context for our core operating and potential growth areas will be welcome.You will bring:<ul><li>Vision and ambition to contribute to &nbsp;an ambitious plan for growth and a dynamic future in a time of both challenge and opportunity</li><li>A genuine commitment to our Corporate Values and organisations culture</li><li>A commitment to the highest quality of governance in challenging regulatory environment, and working Board colleagues and Executive/Senior Teams to drive forward positive change</li><li>A commitment to supporting continuous improvement and providing high quality services</li><li>A genuine commitment to collaboration and co-production, both within and outside of the organisation</li></ul>&nbsp;Who are we?Brighter Futures is are a registered provider of social housing, providing supported accommodation, outreach support. Together with our partners, we deliver a wide range of other community-based support services. We provide innovative and effective solutions in our work with people who have complex needs supporting and enabling through a person centred pathway.We want everyone to have a place to call home, where a person can live safely and be supported to promote their own health, wellbeing and fulfil their potential.&nbsp;In 2024 we celebrated our 50-year milestone, and in that time the organisation has established itself as a leading voice in its field as a specialist provider of housing and other services to those with more complex needs. We have reflected on this history, and the positive differences we have made to many people in Stoke-on-Trent and wider communities. We know that our work and skills continue to be needed and that they have to evolve to meet current and new challenges. With a new Corporate Plan and clear direction of travel, this is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future and take us forwards.&nbsp;If you are passionate about providing good quality and affordable housing and related services to make a difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;If you'd like more information regarding these opportunities, you can access the Recruitment Pack via this link-&nbsp;<a href="https://www.greenacre-recruitment.com/uploads/brighterfuturesrecruitmentpack-final1.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.greenacre-recruitment.com/uploads/brighterfuturesrecruitmentpack-final1.pdf</a>For an informal discussion regarding this role – please call or email Barry Forsythe on 07715 409001 or <a href="mailto:barry@greenacre-executive.com" target="_blank">barry@greenacre-executive.com</a>Closing Date:&nbsp; 25th April 2025Interview dates: &nbsp;15th and 16th May 2025We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups and people with lived experience. Brighter Futures is an equal opportunities employer. &nbsp;

Board Member/Non-Executive Director

<ul><li>£19.05 PAYE</li><li>Croydon</li><li>Temporary</li></ul>Property Services Officer (Responsive Repairs)Location: LondonSalary: £19.05 PAYEDuration: Until June 2025Greenacre are pleased to be supporting a social housing organisation, based in South London with their recruitment of a Property Services Officer, within the responsive repairs team.The Property Services Officer - RR (Responsive Repairs) is responsible for providing strong administrative support and customer service within the Property Services team, ensuring the effective scheduling and management of repairs and maintenance for the associationshousing stock.What will you do in the role?<ul><li>Acting as the first point of contact for customers</li><li>Raising and scheduling work orders</li><li>Monitoring contractor performance</li><li>Managing CRM cases</li><li>Assisting with invoice processing and data management</li></ul>Who would excel in this role?<ul><li>Excellent organisation and communication skills</li><li>Experience of a range of IT systems</li><li>Experience of liaison with internal and external stakeholders to maintain high service standards</li></ul>To discuss this role in more depth, please phone Kelly Power on 07715658150This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Greenacre Recruitment Ltd who are operating as a recruitment agency and business.

Property Services Officer/Repairs Officer

Location: MidlandsSalary: £30.00 per hourDuration: 3 months interimGreenacre are pleased to be supporting a social housing organisation, based in the Midlands, with their recruitment of a Housing Services Manager.&nbsp;Leading the tenancy services team, you’ll have a high level of technical and professional competence and the ability to provide an effective and responsive housing management service.&nbsp;The successful candidate will take a pro-active approach to managing the team ensuring tenancies are in line with tenancy conditions and where necessary are risk assessed. Using your drive and proven ability to lead, you will ensure safeguarding risks are fully assessed and manage complex cases of tenancy breach in a decisive manner.You will have a practical approach to problem solving and be an effective multitasker with the proven ability in analysing statistics and producing reports. You will also have a proven history of coaching staff and demonstrate strong people management skillsWhat will you do in the role?<ul><li>Ensure that tenancies are managed in line with tenancy conditions and best practice.</li><li>Enable regular case reviews, ensuring that complex and unusual issues are dealt with proactively, and in accordance with best practice</li><li>Be responsible for appropriate and proactive action being taken in all cases of tenancy breach (ASB, property condition, failure to allow access, etc), balancing enforcement action against the need to support vulnerable customers to sustain their tenancies</li><li>Develop and review tenancy management reporting ensuring that maximum use is made of technology and that there is expertise within your team</li></ul>Who would excel in this role?<ul><li>Knowledge of consumer standards and how best to apply these to the service</li><li>Experience of reviewing and updating of policies and procedures and their successful implementation</li><li>Experience of managing performance and service reviews</li></ul>To discuss this role in more depth, please phone Kelly Power on 07715658150This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Greenacre Recruitment Ltd who are operating as a recruitment agency and business.

Housing Services Manager

£25,089 - £27,069 per annum Permanent, 37 hours per week Solihull Do you have an understanding of homelessness, alcohol and substance health related issues, and experience of working with adults in an addictions, housing or social care setting? All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Aquarius as a Floating Housing Support Practitioner. Right now, Aquarius Action Projects, is looking for a Floating Housing Support Practitioner to join their team. Your challenge? Working across the borough of Solihull, as a Floating Housing Support Practitioner you will be working with clients who are vulnerably housed or homeless, working in clients' homes and various locations to support clients. Ensuring a person-centred approach, you will be supporting those who use our service to maintain their tenancy and reduce the risk of homelessness, building support networks, independence and overall wellbeing in the community. Providing a more structured longer term floating support service to enable clients to maintain their tenancies, you will understand the barriers clients face to accessing services. We are looking for an energetic and confident self-starter, you have a qualification in health/social care, youth or community work (e.g. NVQ Level 3 or above, DipSW, Mental Health Nursing, Counselling, Addiction Studies). Alternatively, we'll consider candidates with experience of working in the substance misuse and housing and homeless field with a commitment to complete NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care. As well as good knowledge of alcohol/drug and health related issues, you're used to liaising with voluntary and statutory agencies and health professionals and comfortable engaging with clients in a variety of service delivery settings. What's more, you have a flexible approach, a commitment to the principles of confidentiality and excellent record keeping and Microsoft Office. You will need to be able to work flexibly in terms of working hours to support your clients. Due to the nature of the role, a driving licence and access to a car is desirable. In return, you can expect some great benefits, including 32 days' holiday, contributory pension scheme, employee assistance programme and childcare vouchers, plus exceptional professional development and training opportunities. There are two roles available. To review the job description please click here. We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or who are from a Black, Asian and those in Minority Ethnic background. This is a rolling recruitment process; shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply. When applying, please upload a CV and supporting statement which should clearly outline your skills and experience. Aquarius Action Projects is a long-established charity (since 1982) based in Birmingham with a national reach of contracts and Partnerships. Aquarius is a subsidiary of Waythrough - a large charity that specialises in mental health, alcohol, drugs and related areas.

Floating Housing Support Practitioner - 2 (Solihull)

The Community Engagement Manager is central to our efforts to support the communities we serve, beyond our core broadband network. A key role in devising and executing the Highland Broadband Go To Market (GTM) strategy. The role handles both planning, covering settlement level geo-targeting and sales and marketing strategy as well as being a key part in execution. Covering both residential and business, the role identifies key targets for sponsorships, community engagement and 'lighthouse' businesses and sets timelines across the year against which the sales and marketing teams execute. Success is measured by install penetration, project by project. <ul><li>Manage local community engagements including sponsorship opportunities, community hubs, schools, sports clubs and community groups.</li><li>Establish and manage skills training programs with local education providers, with the objective of sourcing employees from within region.</li><li>Increase Highland Broadband awareness and positive sentiment within target communities, identifying projects where our support adds real local value.</li><li>Engage with communities proactively, in person and through online community groups.</li><li>Manage affiliate programs, ensuring local activity supports further uptake of Highland broadband services.</li><li>Review and report on activity, building a knowledge bank of programs and success rates.</li><li>Create PR value through local partnerships and positive news stories.</li></ul>To succeed you will need to be a community-focussed leader with a desire to build strong partnerships and have: <ul><li>Experience managing community engagement and outreach activity.</li><li>Strong verbal / written communication skills.</li><li>Leadership skills with ability to motivate and mentor a field based team.</li><li>Ability to communicate with all levels within a community from MPs to group admins.</li><li>Strong planning skills to manage resources effectively across the regions.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen and good analytical skills to be able to measure success.</li><li>Full Drivers licence</li></ul>

Community Engagement Manager

Trust Housing Association has an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker (Older People) to join our team at Parkhead Court, Dumfries, Dumfries &amp; Galloway DG1 3JF. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment as a Supported Housing Worker we will offer you: - <ul> <li>16.75 contracted hours per week worked over average 3 days on a rolling 4-week rota.</li> <li>Competitive hourly rate of £13.00 per hour</li> <li>Generous Holiday Entitlement</li> <li>Paid PVG check &amp; Professional Membership including SSSC</li> <li>Access to paid training and a vocational qualification</li> <li>Option to work additional bank cover hours via our agency</li> </ul>What we're looking for in our Support Workers: You'll be working with our tenants to make sure they receive the support identified in their personal plan ensuring they continue to enjoy as much independence as possible. You will assist with meal delivery and provide support in the dining room, there may also be very occasional kitchen duties. It'll be rewarding looking after those who rely on the support and dedication you'll bring to this important role. Support Worker Skills and Experience: Ideally, you will have an appropriate qualification in Health &amp; Social Care and previous experience of working with older people or other vulnerable members of a community, so you will understand their needs and know how to meet these. If you are successful in joining our team we can provide you with fantastic opportunities to develop your experience or enhance your career in social care and assist with your ongoing continued personal development. To Apply: Please complete and submit our online application form no later than 12 noon on Friday 2nd May 2025. For an informal chat about this opportunity please contact Marion MacAskill, Care &amp; Support Partner, on 0141 227 8539 or email at <a href="mailto:marionma@trustha.org.uk" target="_blank">marionma@trustha.org.uk</a>. We can only accept candidates residing in the UK who already have the right to work documents. All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorships for international applicants, or candidates currently working in the UK on a sponsored visa as we are unable to assist with renewal upon expiry. Click here for Job Description

Supported Housing Worker - ID2684-582 - Dumfries (PC)

Leasehold Management Officer Job description We are seeking an enthusiastic, customer focused individual to join our Leasehold Management team and be part of the further development of the Council's Leasehold, Right to Buy, Shared Ownership and other asset functions. With over 600 leasehold properties and an ever increasing portfolio of shared ownership properties, this is an exciting opportunity to join our multi-disciplinary team. You will be committed to personal and professional development and this role is an opportunity to further develop your skills in providing a key supporting role within a busy housing management environment. Using your knowledge and skills, you will contribute to developing and shaping service delivery and would suit someone with experience in these areas who enjoys challenges of a complex yet rewarding subject matter. The Main Responsibilities of this role are: <ul> <li>To be the first point of contact for leaseholders and to investigate and respond to complex queries regarding annual service charges and major works.</li> <li>To maximise the Council's income through effective monitoring and management of leasehold service charge accounts.</li> <li>To investigate and respond to leaseholders' queries regarding service charges and their service charge accounts.</li> <li>Management of shared ownership properties and associated lease and service charge issues.</li> <li>To administer the Right to Buy function.</li> </ul>Allocation of garage tenancies and management of rent accounts. This post is suitable as a job share opportunity. The duties of this post require the postholder to undertake a basic Criminal Record check (unspent convictions only) via the Disclosure and Barring Service. As this role is public facing, applicants will need to demonstrate, at interview, their competency to converse and provide advice and guidance to members of the public, in spoken English to CEFR level C2: Can express themselves spontaneously at length with a natural conversational flow, avoiding or backtracking around any difficulty so smoothly that the person with whom they are conversing is hardly aware of it. Hybrid working arrangements are available for this role. Each role at CYC is different and your working arrangements will be determined based on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you and your needs as part of the recruitment process. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team. The Council is committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health &amp; Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning &amp; Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings. For further information or an informal discussion please contact <a href="mailto:kate.grandfield@york.gov.uk" target="_blank">kate.grandfield@york.gov.uk</a> or on 01904 554067 up to 17 April and Faith Elsegood from 22 April at <a href="mailto:faith.elsegood@york.gov.uk" target="_blank">faith.elsegood@york.gov.uk</a> or on 01904 555344. Closing date: Sunday 27 April 2025 at 12 midnight Interview date: Week commencing Monday 5 May 2025

Leasehold Management 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 is the leading UK's retirement living providers. We are recruiting a permanent House Manager to join the team at our Wykeham Court development based in Wickham, Hampshire. Built in 2015, Wykeham Court is a Retirement Living development that consists of 31 apartments with the over 60's in mind, providing excellent on-site facilities and set within beautiful grounds. Hours: 25 hours per week - Monday to Friday. (We can be flexible around school hours) Hourly rate: £17,908.61 per annum Benefits: Group personal pension, life assurance, Employee Assist Scheme, and flexible working hours working in the most beautiful surroundings, generous annual leave entitlement. About the Role of a House Manager We are seeking a customer centric House Manager to exemplify the high-quality customer standards that we are renowned for. Our House Manager's key role is to enhance our Homeowner's quality of life and enable them to maintain their independence. This is a diverse role encompassing high level customer service and front of house and facilities management. The successful candidate will be responsible for building a strong community with our homeowners through event coordination, and regular meetings to report company updates and address the priorities of our residents. Some of the House Manager duties within this role include: <ul> <li>Welcoming new Homeowners and supporting them to settle into their apartments.</li> <li>Providing a professional front of house service and dealing all visitors in a friendly manner.</li> <li>Being the first point of contact for all our Homeowners and offering them help, support and advice as necessary.</li> <li>Working in collaboration with our partners and suppliers to ensure the smooth running of the estate</li> <li>Being the 'face' of McCarthy Stone for the families and friends of our Homeowners.</li> <li>Dealing with Homeowners issues with sensitivity and understand the need for confidentiality and respect their privacy.</li> <li>Managing the development -gardens and grounds - in an efficient and effective manner, providing our Homeowners with a safe, secure, well maintained, and pleasant environment</li> <li>Facilitating social interaction and helping Homeowners to enjoy retirement living to the full.</li> <li>Ensuring that all Health and Safety requirements are adhered to.</li></ul>The successful candidate will have the following key competencies: <ul> <li>Excellent communication skills with a real "can do" attitude.</li> <li>Extensive experience in a professional customer service orientated position.</li> <li>A professional approach with high quality standards.</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 although successful candidates will receive all the necessary training on commencement of the role.</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 celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst our colleagues. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background. We do not offer sponsorship; we will only be considering UK based applications. About Us As the UK's leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of January 2025, McCarthy Stone operates over 545 developments across the UK for more than 24,200 people. We believe in championing the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life, so they feel more connected, recognised, and valued than ever. In late 2020 we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain. We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list! Our Customers The Benefits 24 days annual leave Pension plan Life assurance Employee assistance helpline Health screening Eyecare voucher scheme Long service award Testimonials "I enjoy working for McCarthy and Stone as a House Manager because I am very well supported in my Role by my manager. I am able to make the day to day decisions but always have immediate support on the rare times I need help. It's a breath of Fresh Air working for a focused dynamic company who know what they are trying to achieve as a team." Linda Diamond - House Manager "Only at McCarthy Stone can you start in the middle of a pandemic and feel at home within a couple of weeks ... it's all about our great people and how welcome they make you feel ... even if it was through a screen!" Andrea Waldron - Senior HR Business Partner "From my first week I felt like part of the team, everyone is helpful and pro-active, which is crucial in a fast paced environment. I've had the opportunity to work on some exciting projects, it's a very 'hands-on' approach here with plenty of opportunity to be involved and play a part in delivering developments." Emily Bishop - Principal Planning Associate "Working for McCarthy Stone is a very fulfilling experience. The staff here are all empathetic and professional. Guiding people in purchasing an apartment, watching them settle in and make friends, and then watching them lead a happy and carefree retirement is very rewarding." Caroline Craig-cordel - Sales Consultant "I found it inspiring how working in McCarthy Stone gives you a chance to make so many people happier, every day. And what we do is so important to our homeowners! In my marketing career before I couldn't dream about customers sharing their thoughts about my campaigns, but here it happens all the time." Stan Smolyar - Head of Brand Previous Next

House Manager

Housing 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

The Vacancy Portsmouth Core Homelessness provides support to up to 62 adults, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. This service operates across three locations, each is tailored to the needs of the clients and offer various levels of support. Our aim is to support clients with their individual needs to enable them to gain the life skills to move on to lower or independent supported living. If you are looking for a fast paced, exciting role, where you can make a real difference to the lives of those who you support, then this is the role for you! JOB PURPOSE To lead on the case management of clients and be part of a team that supports them in keeping them safe and helping them achieve their goals. To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES <ul> <li>To assess the needs of each client, helping to develop their individual support plan to achieve their goals</li> <li>To produce and regularly review comprehensive client-based risk assessments</li> <li>To manage a caseload of clients on a one-to-one basis </li> <li>To support clients to gain and/or maintain accommodation or achieve outcomes defined by the service specification</li> <li>To engage with local authorities, health providers and other agencies, creating and maintaining constructive working relationships to maximise the opportunities available to clients</li> <li>To lead on client activities to help them gain practical life skills and encourage their engagement with the running of the service</li> <li>To support clients with managing their finances, paying rent, managing arrears and accessing benefits</li> <li>To encourage and signpost clients to the local community and to resources relevant to their aspirations including education, training, employment activity or volunteering </li> <li>To support clients in trauma informed and psychologically informed ways</li> <li>To adhere to safeguarding responsibilities, following our safeguarding policy and procedure</li> <li>To help maintain health and safety, ensuring clients, visitors and buildings are safe in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, policy and procedures</li> <li>To provide basic first aid assistance until help arrives (full training is provided)</li> <li>To work confidently and efficiently when lone working</li> <li>To maintain accurate records on our client management system and ensure these are stored in line with GDPR</li> <li>To maintain confidentiality</li> <li>To represent the organisation in a professional manner </li> <li>To carry out any other reasonable duties required in the interest of the organisation</li></ul>ROLE REQUIREMENTS <ul> <li>This role will require an Enhanced with Barred List(s) disclosure and barring service check is a requirement for this role. This would be completed on appointment of the role</li> <li>This role will require a full drivers' licence and access to a vehicle </li> <li>This role will require you to work flexibly across several sites</li> <li>This role will require you to work with clients on a one-to-one basis</li> <li>This role will require you to work nights and/or weekends </li> <li>This role will require you to lone work</li></ul>ESSENTIAL CRITERIA <ul> <li>Strong communication skills, both verbal and written</li> <li>Clear verbal and written English </li> <li>Good keyboard skills for data inputting</li> <li>Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word</li> <li>Confident and assertive manner</li> <li>Ability to self-motivate as you will work on your own</li> <li>Effective team working </li> <li>Ability to respond calmly to crisis</li> <li>Deal promptly with and effectively react to challenging situations</li> <li>Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues</li></ul>DESIRABLE CRITERIA <ul> <li>Experience of managing a caseload of clients </li> <li>Understanding of risk assessment and person-centred, outcomes-based delivery</li> <li>Understanding of the support needs of people experiencing homelessness or those with complex needs</li> <li>Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies, housing regulations and the benefits system</li></ul>We reserve the right to close our adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible. About Us We offer support to people who are homeless, vulnerable or at risk of becoming homeless and need help rebuilding their lives for a brighter future. Our services include safe, flexible and reliable client led housing and support with a focus on reducing homelessness, improving health and wellbeing and building on individual's skills and resilience to break the cycle of homelessness, poverty and exclusion. We work in partnership with multiple agencies and authorities to deliver support and accommodation needs across Berkshire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Dorset. We are dedicated to safeguarding all young people and adults with our services. We follow safer recruitment practices for all our vacancies to assure that all successful candidates are suitable to work with our clients. We're committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that embodies our values and promotes a tolerant and respectful environment where everyone can feel empowered to succeed. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and will support with any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. Our vision To be a safety net for people in tough times and the springboard to a brighter future. Our mission To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. Our values Everyone matters We know we're stronger together We do the right things, for the right reasons We never give up Our Gallery Previous Next Our Benefits Extra mile awards Pension with life cover Blue Light Card Champions of equality Employee assistance programme Staff discounts via Wider Wallet Dedication to wellbeing GP helpline Length of service awards Generous and flexible holiday Refer a friend scheme

Homeless Recovery Worker

The Vacancy PART TIME - 28hrs Four days on / Four days off rolling shift pattern. A rotation of four early shifts, four days off and then four late shifts. To include weekends and bank holidays. Early shifts: 08:00 - 16:30 Late shifts: 13:30 - 22:00 Wokingham Young People Services provides 24/7 support for up to seven young people aged 16-21 care leavers and looked after children. Our aim is to support to young people with their individual needs to enable them to gain life skills to move on to lower or independent supported living. This is a fast paced, energetic service. If you are looking for an exciting role, where you'll be making a difference in the lives of those you support, then this is the role for you! The support worker role is to come alongside vulnerable young people and to assist them to learn independence, maintain education or support with getting into work, help the young people learn every day valuable life skills like budgeting, cooking, property maintenance, tenancy skills. The ideal candidate will have a good knowledge and understanding or ACE's and working in a trauma informed way. They will know about safeguarding and when to safeguard an adult or child and how to do this. The ideal candidate will be able to keep up to date records, case notes and to work with a young adult to develop a individualised support plan that is personalised to their support needs requirements. Experience in working with young adults in a professional capacity is a preference and working to company policies and procedures is an essential JOB PURPOSE To lead on the case management of clients and be part of a team that supports them in keeping them safe and helping them achieve their goals. To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES <ul> <li>To assess the needs of each client, helping to develop their individual support plan to achieve their goals</li> <li>To produce and regularly review comprehensive client-based risk assessments</li> <li>To manage a caseload of clients on a one-to-one basis </li> <li>To support clients to gain and/or maintain accommodation or achieve outcomes defined by the service specification</li> <li>To engage with local authorities, health providers and other agencies, creating and maintaining constructive working relationships to maximise the opportunities available to clients</li> <li>To lead on client activities to help them gain practical life skills and encourage their engagement with the running of the service</li> <li>To support clients with managing their finances, paying rent, managing arrears and accessing benefits</li> <li>To encourage and signpost clients to the local community and to resources relevant to their aspirations including education, training, employment activity or volunteering </li> <li>To support clients in trauma informed and psychologically informed ways</li> <li>To adhere to safeguarding responsibilities, following our safeguarding policy and procedure</li> <li>To help maintain health and safety, ensuring clients, visitors and buildings are safe in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, policy and procedures</li> <li>To provide basic first aid assistance until help arrives (full training is provided)</li> <li>To work confidently and efficiently when lone working</li> <li>To maintain accurate records on our client management system and ensure these are stored in line with GDPR</li> <li>To maintain confidentiality</li> <li>To represent the organisation in a professional manner </li> <li>To carry out any other reasonable duties required in the interest of the organisation</li></ul>ROLE REQUIREMENTS <ul> <li>This role will require an Enhanced with Barred List(s) disclosure and barring service check is a requirement for this role. This would be completed on appointment of the role</li> <li>This role will require a full drivers' licence and access to a vehicle</li> <li>This role will require you to work flexibly across several sites </li> <li>This role will require you to work with clients on a one-to-one basis</li> <li>This role will require you to work nights and/or weekends This role will require you to lone work</li></ul>ESSENTIAL CRITERIA <ul> <li>Strong communication skills, both verbal and written</li> <li>Clear verbal and written English </li> <li>Good keyboard skills for data inputting</li> <li>Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word</li> <li>Confident and assertive manner</li> <li>Ability to self-motivate as you will work on your own</li> <li>Effective team working </li> <li>Ability to respond calmly to crisis</li> <li>Deal promptly with and effectively react to challenging situations</li> <li>Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues</li></ul>DESIRABLE CRITERIA <ul> <li>Experience of managing a caseload of clients </li> <li>Understanding of risk assessment and person-centred, outcomes-based delivery</li> <li>Understanding of the support needs of people experiencing homelessness or those with complex needs</li> <li>Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies, housing regulations and the benefits system</li></ul>We reserve the right to close our adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible. About Us We offer support to people who are homeless, vulnerable or at risk of becoming homeless and need help rebuilding their lives for a brighter future. Our services include safe, flexible and reliable client led housing and support with a focus on reducing homelessness, improving health and wellbeing and building on individual's skills and resilience to break the cycle of homelessness, poverty and exclusion. We work in partnership with multiple agencies and authorities to deliver support and accommodation needs across Berkshire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Dorset. We are dedicated to safeguarding all young people and adults with our services. We follow safer recruitment practices for all our vacancies to assure that all successful candidates are suitable to work with our clients. We're committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that embodies our values and promotes a tolerant and respectful environment where everyone can feel empowered to succeed. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and will support with any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. Our vision To be a safety net for people in tough times and the springboard to a brighter future. Our mission To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. Our values Everyone matters We know we're stronger together We do the right things, for the right reasons We never give up Our Gallery Previous Next Our Benefits Extra mile awards Pension with life cover Blue Light Card Champions of equality Employee assistance programme Staff discounts via Wider Wallet Dedication to wellbeing GP helpline Length of service awards Generous and flexible holiday Refer a friend scheme

Homeless Recovery Worker (Young People)

The Vacancy We're VIVID! -We offer a vibrant, friendly, inclusive culture that supports, develops and attracts the best people! We're looking for Activity Volunteers age 18+ to join our teams working with older people across Hampshire. You can volunteer as much or as little as you like and are able to commit to. As a volunteer, you'll benefit from: <ul> <li>Enhanced DBS Certificate - subject to status</li> <li>VIVID training and development in your role</li> <li>Support from the Independent Living and Customer Engagement teams throughout your volunteering journey</li> <li>Expenses for travel</li></ul>As an Activities Volunteer, you'll work with our Independent Living Activities Officer to support in preparing and delivering activities to our customers living in extra care and sheltered housing schemes, ensuring that customers' wants and needs are at the heart of what we do. Previous experience of working with vulnerable people is desirable, as well as a good understanding of the needs of older people in general, but we will provide all of the training you need. If you're applying to volunteer somewhere further away from home, you will need your own form of transport, but travel expenses will be provided. The Company We're a leading provider of affordable homes and extensive support services in the south of England. We believe that everyone has the right to a safe and secure place to call home, and from the moment customers move into their VIVID home we're here to help with that and more. Our customers have access to a wide range of tailored advice to sustain their tenancies and look after their wellbeing. We invest in our homes and communities for the long-term, and this means in the quality, safety and energy efficiency of existing homes and neighbourhoods, with a firm focus on improving services so they're easy to use and access by our customers. We're addressing the shortage of affordable housing in the south, building the right type of homes to meet the needs of our local communities. We're the fifth largest developer of new homes amongst housing associations in England, having built over 1,500 last year. This is summed up in our vision "More homes, bright futures". Living VIVID We're ranked 91 in the Top 100 Best Companies to Work For and ranked 12 amongst housing associations. As a 'people' business, we work hard to create a high-performing and fun working environment. We invest in our people's development, whilst looking after their wellbeing with our award-winning initiatives. Buy / sell annual leave Pension scheme Smart working From 26 days holiday per year Private medical / medicash benefits Enhanced paternity / maternity leave Qualification funding support Electric car scheme Previous Next We're committed to diversity and inclusion, and want people from all walks of life to apply for our vacancies. We're a disability confident leader with disabled-friendly offices and we'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to help you; please note your needs on your application form. If you need additional support with your application, please get in touch with us on 02392 896758 or email <a href="mailto:HRrecruitment@vividhomes.co.uk" target="_blank">HRrecruitment@vividhomes.co.uk</a>. We'll be happy to help.

Independent Living Activities Volunteer

About The Role A very exciting opportunity for an individual to join our team to help provide support to our residents across our 3 sites in Weston Super Mare and Clevedon. Do you want a job that is rewarding and enables you to make a real difference whilst utilising your excellent organisational skills? Do you want a job that is varied where no day is the same? Do you want to be part of a great and dedicated team? If so, this is the job for you! Our Housing Management Officer provides an efficient, responsive and sensitive housing management service for new and existing residents within our North Somerset Services to include: <ul> <li>Overseeing repairs and maintenance to the buildings;</li> <li>Overseeing health &amp; safety and compliance;</li> <li>Providing general administrative support to the Management team to include financial transactions, invoicing, stock control and ordering supplies.</li> <li>Overseeing the management of residents rent arrears</li></ul>About You You will: <ul> <li>Instinctively work in a manner that aligns fully with Salvation Army Homes values; demonstrating energy and passion, along with a positive, can-do attitude in your daily contribution to transforming lives. </li> <li>Have experience in a similar role or within administration with excellent organisational skills and IT skills.</li> <li>Have knowledge of Health &amp; Safety in the Workplace and GDPR regulations.</li> <li>Be a great communicator, building trusting and professional relationships. </li> <li>Be passionate about making a difference and thrive in a fast paced environment. </li> <li>Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people.</li> <li>Be able to participate in our on-call rota.</li> <li>Possess a full driving license and access to a vehicle to use to travel between sites in North Somerset. </li></ul>We really want you to be able to succeed in your work with Salvation Army Homes, so in return for helping to transform lives, we want to help you to transform your lifestyle by giving you access to some great benefits in addition to the above salary package. This includes: <ul> <li>£100 when you start work, plus £250 at 6 months' service and another £250 at 12 months' service</li> <li>26 days annual leave rising to 31 days</li> <li>An extra day off on your birthday</li> <li>A High Street discount scheme (great savings both on and off-line)</li> <li>Pension with life assurance</li> <li>Discounted private medical insurance</li> <li>Loans available for financial emergencies</li> <li>Occupational Sick Pay</li> <li>A full Induction package and training relevant to the role</li> <li>Long service awards from 2.5 years</li> <li>Support to learn and develop your career</li></ul>About Us A registered social landlord and one of the leading providers of supported housing in the UK, Salvation Army Homes is dedicated to transforming lives by providing accommodation and support for some of the most vulnerable members of society - mainly people with complex needs and/or experiencing homelessness. Our aim is to work with individuals to build on their strengths, creating person centred, individualised strategies and plans that transform lives, support recovery and enable positive behaviour. In order to succeed, however, we need the right people in place. Our workforce is one of our greatest assets, but only by recruiting the very best can we continue to deliver comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement. services to our residents. That's where you come in. As an equal opportunities' employer, Salvation Army Homes is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We invite and welcome applications to apply for Salvation Army Homes opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Housing Management Officer

JH Bristol is a trading name of the charity Julian House, a well-established provider of accommodation and support services for people affected by homelessness across the South West of England. We have chosen to operate under the name JH Bristol in this area to avoid confusion with Julian Trust, another charity providing support for homeless people in Bristol. If you are successful in your application, you will be employed by Julian House but working under the sub brand of JH Bristol. Job Role: Supported Housing Case Coordinator (Bristol Framework) Salary: £25,235 per year Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week Contract type: Permanent Location: Bristol Additional information: <ul><li>On-call (1 in 4 weeks), £105/week when on-call</li></ul>The Role: As a Case Coordinator, you are required to work with the clients to maintain units of accommodation to a high standard of health and safety and work closely with them to establish effective management of personal finances for example, supporting the client to complete benefit claims and budgeting. The Case Coordinator is responsible for maintaining accurate and timely records of all client interactions and where necessary supporting the Service Manager and Regional manager in reporting to partners and funders. Responsibilities include: <ul><li>Progress and track referrals made into the service and outcomes for service users moving on from service via our case management system and the Bristol HSR (housing support register) </li><li>Complete needs assessment/risk assessment for clients leading to the delivery of key elements of support plans which meet individual client need </li><li>Ensure all new clients moving into the service understand their rights and responsibilities and the conditions of their licence agreement and have a valid Housing Benefit claim in place. </li><li>Ensure that all clients are provided with a high-quality person-centred service which takes a strength-based and trauma-informed approach. </li></ul>Qualifications / Requirements: <ul><li>A valid UK driving license and access to own vehicle - business insurance will be required for roles involving travel to work</li><li>Understanding of the causes of offending, homelessness and social exclusion and approaches which seek to address these </li><li>Empathy and understanding of the needs of JH Bristol Service Users. </li><li>Working with people with complex needs and challenging behavior </li></ul>There are many great reasons to join our team! <ul><li>Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators</li><li>Sliding salary scale with salary increases every year for the first 3 years</li><li>Wellbeing related support and advice and up to 6 free counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment. Plus bank holidays</li><li>30% staff discount at Julian House charity shops</li><li>20% staff discount at Julian House bike workshops</li><li>A generous and competitive pension scheme</li><li>Instant access to healthcare professionals and discounts on a variety of health treatments through our Simply Health Scheme</li><li>A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted</li><li>6 weekly Reflective Practice sessions from objective, external facilitators</li><li>For all the fantastic and valuable work you'll be doing makes you eligible for the Blue Light Card which offers amazing discounts on thousands of brands</li></ul>Our Ethos As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion &amp; Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter. If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. We accept CVs and applications in all formats. DBS Checks We welcome applications from people with lived experience. All applicants working with our clients will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from becoming an employee, the decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role. If you would like to discuss any convictions you may have, please contact the person named in the advert. All information will be dealt with according to our Data Protection Policy. Get in touch If you have any questions about this role, please get in touch with George (Recruitment Specialist) on <a href="mailto:recruitment@julianhouse.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@julianhouse.org.uk</a>. We look forward to speaking with you soon! Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies once the perfect candidate has been found. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible so that you don't miss out!

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