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Overview Believe in People? The best people have one thing in common. They care. At Change Grow Live, our commitment to making a difference in the lives of those who use our services is unwavering. We provide support, respect, and a safe environment, where we tailor our approach to each individual's needs to find the best treatment and support options. Guided by our core values of being open, compassionate and bold, our team embodies these principles daily, striving to empower individuals to reshape their lives, foster personal growth, and embrace life to its fullest. Are you wanting to develop your career in positively impacting the lives of individuals who use our services? If you are a team player genuinely interested in making a difference, we invite you to join our vibrant team. We have an exciting opportunity for a Recovery Coordinator to join our team who have the skills and experience to assess and engage with our service users, ensuring that they access the right intervention at the right time, in a way that best meets their needs. Location: Hull Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week Full time Salary Range: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35* Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2026. Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours. Responsibilities About the role: <ul><li>Supporting service users from point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey </li></ul><ul><li>Providing screening, assessment, and recovery planning and onward referral </li></ul><ul><li>Reducing drug and alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community </li></ul><ul><li>Promoting carer, service user and community involvement </li></ul><ul><li>Providing advocacy for access to partnership services </li></ul><ul><li>Working with service users to support social (re)integration, enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives: promoting recovery, resilience, peer support and self-determination </li></ul><ul><li>Research, design and prepare subject matter and materials for groups / pods. </li></ul><ul><li>Deliver structured content within group settings to service users at various stages of recovery </li></ul><ul><li>Engage with debriefing and evaluations with co-facilitators after groups/pods have taken place, reviewing progress and identifying concerns with service users </li></ul><ul><li>Tailor specific workshops around the needs of the service users, such as: anger management, sleep disorders, relationships, etc </li></ul>About you: <ul><li>Have a strong understanding of substance misuse issues and experience of working within a similar field </li></ul><ul><li>Experience of working with groups/pods and managing group dynamics, such as conflict or challenging behaviour. </li></ul><ul><li>Be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written with good IT skills </li></ul><ul><li>Proactive and able to work on own initiative with excellent time management and prioritising skills </li></ul><ul><li>Have a good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services, and good practice </li></ul><ul><li>Be a supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in partnership with a wide range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to manage change successfully in a way that prioritises the needs of service users </li></ul><ul><li>Understand the importance of information governance processes and commit to follow and apply all necessary safeguards </li></ul><ul><li>Seek out learning opportunities to improve and broaden your professional knowledge and skills and to contribute and oversee the learning and development of others </li><li>Knowledge of local services and geography.</li><li>A full driving licence and access to own transport is desirable</li></ul>What we will give to you: <ul><li>25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years' service "Capped at 30 days" </li></ul><ul><li>Paid 'Wellness' hour each week along with a 'Wellness' hub and Employee Assist Programme </li></ul><ul><li>Contributory pension scheme </li></ul><ul><li>Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc. </li></ul><ul><li>A friendly and supportive team </li></ul><ul><li>Training, career development &amp; progression opportunities </li></ul><ul><li>Generous Refer-a-Friend Scheme </li></ul>Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role. Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35) ILW / OLW /Fringe N/A - Outside London Weighting Area If you have any questions or concerns on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Dawn Lanham | <a href="mailto:Dawn.lanham@cgl.org.uk" target="_blank">Dawn.lanham@cgl.org.uk</a> | 01482620013 This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

Recovery Coordinator

Job title: Housing Officer Salary: C3 £32,061 - £33,699 Hours: Full Time and Part Time hours available Contract: Permanent Location: City Wide Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions . About you As a Housing Officer, you will bring to the role: <ul> <li> Able to objectively investigate and clearly report (in writing or verbally) on a range of issues. </li> <li> Experience of working to deadlines and adapting to competing priorities </li> <li> Able to adapt behaviours to achieve positive outcomes </li> <li> Experience of working with a range of computer software packages including Microsoft Office </li> <li> To work within Council policies and procedures including data protection and financial regulations. </li> </ul>About the role Colleagues who provide vital customer contact to some 54,000 council tenants. This is an income generating service as Housing Officers have responsibility for rent collection of our tenancies. They are also responsible for the tenancy management of properties, management of estates, and raising repairs within tenancies which ensures the safety of residents and our compliance with the Social Housing Regulator. What we offer you We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including: <ul> <li> a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays </li> <li> membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions </li> <li> flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements </li> <li> a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities </li> <li> a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further </li> </ul>How to apply Please complete the online application form. Read our guidance for further advice. Please check your information carefully and ensure you complete all sections before submitting your application. If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please contact David Tooley Area Housing Manager call 0113 3785060] or email <a href="mailto:david.tooley@leeds.gov.uk" target="_blank">david.tooley@leeds.gov.uk</a> . We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people. 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, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying. Job Description Job Purpose: To provide quality housing management services to meet the needs of customers, making a positive contribution to the social and physical environment of the area managed. Customer focused and motivated to give the best possible service in the communities we serve. To deliver an efficient customer focused service, ensuring maximum performance levels and continuous improvements in all areas of housing management services. Principal Responsibilities: <ul> <li> To take ownership and responsibility for the social and physical environment of a defined geographical service area. </li> <li> To ensure that the estate environment is maintained to a high standard. </li> <li> To be responsible for the achievement of performance targets within a defined geographical area. </li> <li> To be responsible for maximising various income streams to the authority and our tenants, including housing and other benefits. </li> <li> To deal with issues of anti-social behaviour, nuisance and work with other agencies to help create safe and sustainable communities. </li> <li> To enforce tenancy conditions where appropriate. </li> <li> Supervise and manage staff as required </li> <li> Provide appropriate advice and support to customers. </li> <li> To ensure the Councils safeguarding procedures are followed where appropriate. </li> <li> To actively develop and promote tenant engagement and involvement through a variety of different approaches. </li> <li> To work with partner services, elected members and local communities to deliver and develop services and improvements in a defined area. </li> <li> To work within Council policies and procedures including data protection and financial regulations. </li> <li> To ensure the Council's health and safety policies and legal requirements are adhered to. </li> <li> To contribute to the development, review and improvement of policies and strategies in line with current legislation and best practice. </li> <li> To support the achievement of equality and diversity in both employment and service delivery including the promotion of equality of opportunity </li> <li> Promote and deliver the priorities, values and objectives of Leeds City Council at all times </li> </ul>PERSONAL SPECIFICATION ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:It is essential that the Candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post within the context of the specific role duties and responsibilities: Candidates will only be shortlisted for interview if they can demonstrate on the application form that they meet all the essential requirements. Method of Assessment will be through one or more of the following Application Form, Test, Interview or Certificate. Qualifications and Knowledge <ul> <li> Knowledge of the role of the Council Housing Service and its responsibilities in managing homes and communities. </li> <li> Knowledge of current housing issues, legislation, policies and local strategies and initiatives. </li> <li> Awareness of customer engagement opportunities, enabling customers to help design and evaluate services. </li> <li> A good understanding of equality issues in the day to day delivery of services. </li> <li> Knowledge of the Council's Allocations and Lettings procedures. </li> <li> Knowledge of effective income management practices. </li> <li> Knowledge of effective anti-social behaviour remedies and best practice. </li> <li> Awareness of how social and environmental conditions affect quality of life. </li> </ul>Specific Skills and Competencies <ul> <li> To be able to communicate effectively with customers, colleagues, elected members and all other partners </li> <li> Able to supervise and manage colleagues Able to use a wide range of communication tools appropriate to the customers preferred method. </li> <li> Able to show empathy, act tactfully and sympathetically with customers over a range of issues </li> <li> Able to manage competing demands and priorities to meet deadlines. </li> <li> Able to make objective decisions in the interests of achieving local priorities. </li> <li> Able to input, maintain and retrieve information accurately from a variety of sources. </li> <li> Able to objectively investigate and clearly report (in writing or verbally) on a range of issues. </li> <li> To work within budgets. </li> <li> Able to adapt behaviours to achieve positive outcomes </li> </ul>Experience <ul> <li> Experience of working with other agencies to achieve positive outcomes for customers. </li> <li> Experience of supervising colleagues </li> <li> Experience of taking and responding to a broad range of customer enquiries. </li> <li> Experience of playing a key role within a community. </li> <li> Experience of the working with the public. </li> <li> Experience of working to deadlines and adapting to competing priorities </li> <li> Experience of working in a busy customer focused team. </li> <li> Experience of working with a range of computer software packages including Microsoft Office </li> </ul>Behavioural <ul> <li> Demonstrate a commitment to Council Values </li> <li> Positive and flexible approach to change </li> <li> Commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe environment </li> <li> Willing to support and promote equality and diversity </li> <li> Commitment to providing excellent service to customers </li> <li> Commitment to personal learning and development </li> </ul>

Housing Officer

We have an excellent oppportunity for someone who shares our enthusiasm and passion about delivering a service to our tenants, making them feel front and centre of our services and at the forefront of what we do. This is a role where you have a genuine opportunity to improve the lives of our customers - a deeply reward and fulfilling role for the right individual. Your role is key to the continued improvement of customer satisfaction and safety in the neighborhood and buildings in which they live. Being an integral part of the Customer Excellence team opens the door on a whole range of future options and career progression. As a Housing officer, a typical day might include: <ul><li>Proactively managing tenancies and taking the necessary enforcement action.</li><li>Dealing with all aspects of the allocation and letting process.</li></ul><ul><li>Coordinating mutual exchanges, successions, or other tenancy changes.</li><li>Carrying out regular neighbourhood audits and developing neighbourhood plans to improve the communities we work.</li><li>Working closely with other departments including Income Management, Safer Communities and Asset Management. </li><li>Ensuring that safeguarding and support concerns are identified, reported and actioned.</li><li>Assisting in ensuring we are compliant with our heating and electrical servicing activity, and following relevant processes and protocols.</li><li>Health and safety inspections and checks of our schemes and blocks.</li><li>Engaging with customers to improve the area they live, and the services we offer.</li><li>Liaising with partners, agencies and stakeholders.</li><li>Accurately updating the housing management system, along with the systems and portals of our partners.</li><li>Playing an active role in corporate projects or groups.</li></ul>Some of the experience/skills we need to consider you: <ul><li>Proven housing experience, with a well-developed knowledge of housing management practice and legislation.</li><li>Computer literate with a good working knowledge of software such as word and excel - you will need to use these to do the job. </li><li>A strong customer focussed approach both externally and internally. </li><li>Be committed to working as part of our team. </li><li>Be motivated, adaptable, determined, and able to work on your own initiative to resolve problems and achieve positive solutions. </li><li>Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills. </li><li>Resilience. Working in social housing is a challenging but rewarding career, you'll be helping to bring real change to our customer's lives. </li></ul><ul><li>What will make you stand out from the crowd:</li><li>Enthusiasm and passion for delivering outstanding customer service. </li><li>New ideas to challenge the way of doing things.</li><li>Positivity and the ability to embrace change.</li><li>A drive to achieve excellent results.</li><li>Solution driven with the ability to analyse complex issues and develop and deliver effective and positive outcomes. </li></ul>Being part of the Acis team, you'll get: <ul><li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays </li><li>Pension contributions up to 10%</li><li>The opportunity to undertake professional training, funded by us.</li><li>One days paid leave a year for volunteering work (in addition to your Annual leave entitlement)</li><li>Staff benefits with Paycare - A health and benefits scheme giving you support and contributions towards various health benefits such as counselling, eye tests, vaccinations and much more</li><li>Benefits with Acis Perkz - a discount scheme giving you savings off hundreds of schemes including discounts on your coffee, weekly shop, days out and much more!</li><li>Employee recognition scheme, where we celebrate and award our Stars within Acis, including gift vouchers</li><li>Long service awards for our loyal employees</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme to give you confidential advice and support, when you need it</li><li>Professional membership subscription to support your continuous professional development</li><li>Death in service benefit as part of our pension scheme</li></ul>As soon as a suitable candidate is found for this role we reserve the right to close the job advert ahead of the closing date, so please do not delay in submitting your application. Acis are committed to equality and diversity, are a proud member of disability confident and welcome applications from any applicant who feel they hold the essential skills to fulfil the role. We recognise that people need flexibility in their role and we're happy to discuss flexible working options with the successful candidate in addition to any aid with interviewing that you might need

Housing Support Worker Doncaster About us Target Housing is a charity and registered social landlord. Over the past 30 years we have shown that stable accommodation and support can help transform lives. We work in a psychologically and trauma informed way to empower people to achieve independence. Target delivers the highest standard of housing and support to enable vulnerable people to live independently, fulfil their potential and contribute to their communities and wider society. In a typical week... You will have an allocated caseload of tenants who you will support for the agreed contractual hours within their accommodation with the aim of supporting them to eventually move onto independent living. This is achieved by completing a support plan and risk assessment with the service user which consists of achievable goals within a realistic timeframe. The service users we support have multiple complex needs and reside in shared and single occupancy accommodation. We take a multi-agency approach to ensure the most comprehensive amount of support is provided for the tenants needs. Our priority is to build a positive working relationship with the individual, this is the foundation of working within a psychologically informed environment (PIE) and Trauma Informed way. Target is a collaborative organisation and have several office locations where you can access additional guidance from colleagues and management. Working hours are generally 9am to 5pm with a 20-minute unpaid lunch break. JOB DESCRIPTION Main Purpose To provide high quality housing and support services to residents in order to assist them to sustain their tenancies. Specific tasks <ul><li>Assist residents when moving in, or out of Target accommodation.</li><li>Assess the circumstances, aspirations and needs of each resident in order to make a support plan that is relevant to the resident and realistic in its achievement.</li><li>Act as residents' keyworker offering advice and support to negotiated and agreed support planning to enable them to develop their skills for independent living.</li><li>Assist residents to maximise their income and to manage their personal budgets.</li><li>Support residents to understand their rights and responsibilities under their occupancy agreements.</li><li>Support and motivation to residents encouraging them to achieve personal goals.</li><li>Carry out regular resident risk assessment and ensure it is properly recorded and copied to relevant officers in the organisation.</li><li>Review support plans periodically and adapt them according to changing needs</li><li>Make sure residents pay the rent due to Target Housing as required by the occupancy agreement. Assist residents with their benefit claims where necessary.</li><li>Monitor residents' handling of Target Housing property and consumption of gas &amp; electricity.</li><li>Monitor residents' compliance with their occupancy agreements. Inform Service Manager who will then act to resolve non-compliance issues.</li><li>Monitor occupancy to ensure that properties have not been abandoned or damaged and take prompt action when it happens to avoid unnecessary costs to TH.</li><li>Where appropriate, help residents with budgeting. Negotiate with other bodies on behalf of the resident on the repayment of arrears such as rent owed to the Local Authority Housing Department.</li><li>Liaise with the Probation Service and any other appropriate bodies to ensure that all are aware of relevant information.</li><li>Enable and support the service user to deal with conflict and disputes amongst service users and between service users and neighbours.</li><li>Assist in the delivery and development of resident activities.</li><li>Keep all prescribed records in order that the value of the tenant support service can be audited and comply with confidentiality policy.</li><li> Build links with external organisations, to maintain constructive working relations and to ensure resident's needs are met.</li><li>Participate in office duty arrangements.</li><li>Provide cover for absent Housing Support Assistants &amp; Supported Housing Assistant.</li><li>Accompany a colleague to an appointment or visit where dual attendance is required.</li></ul>General tasks <ul><li>Attend and participate in training sessions or activities as required.</li><li>Participate in team meetings and supervision as required,</li><li>Perform other such duties as may be required to further the aims of Target Housing within the Health and Safety requirements.</li><li>Adhere to all of Target Housing's policies and procedures in particular our Equal Opportunities, Confidentiality and Health and Safety policies.</li><li>Carry out other such duties as directed by senior managers as appropriate to the aims of Target Housing.</li></ul>Person specifications <ul><li>Understanding of services provided to vulnerable groups</li><li>Understanding of delivering supported housing services.</li><li>Understanding of delivering services to residents in housing and supported accommodation</li><li>Basic knowledge of Welfare Benefits System. </li><li>An understanding of risk assessments and support planning</li><li>Understanding of the Judiciary System in the UK</li></ul>Competencies Customer Focus (Critical) Integrity (Critical) Team Working (Critical) Confidence &amp; Judgment (Very Important) Communication and Influence (Very Important) Planning &amp; Organising (Important) Technical (Important) You must have your own vehicle and a full UK driving licence for the purpose of this role. There are many great reasons to join our team! <ul><li>Great opportunities for career development</li><li>Allocated training</li><li>Mileage Compensation</li><li>Access Membership to Westfield Health &amp; Lifetime Financial</li><li>Ability to apply for the Blue Light card</li><li>Employer Contributory Company pension scheme (4%)</li><li>A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted.</li></ul>Target welcomes applications from all members of the community. If you have any questions about the role, please get in touch with <a href="mailto:abby.hadfield@targethousing.org.uk" target="_blank">abby.hadfield@targethousing.org.uk</a> Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies early if sufficient applications are received. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible! This role is subject to Enhanced DBS clearance to which we will accommodate, a full valid driving licence, access to a road worthy vehicle and two satisfactory reference checks

Housing Support Worker - Doncaster

AST Housing Support Worker at Target Housing About Us: Target Housing is a charity and registered social landlord. Over the past 30 years we have shown that stable accommodation and support can help transform lives. We work in a psychologically and trauma informed way to empower people to achieve independence. Target delivers the highest standard of housing and support to enable vulnerable people to live independently, fulfil their potential and contribute to their communities and wider society. Main Purpose: To provide high quality housing and support services to residents in order to assist them to sustain their tenancies. Successful candidate must have a Full UK Driving Licence with access to their own car for work purposes. Specific Tasks: <ul><li>Assist residents when moving in, or out of Target accommodation. </li></ul><ul><li>Assess the circumstances, aspirations and needs of each resident in order to make a support plan that is relevant to the resident and realistic in its achievement.</li></ul><ul><li>Act as residents' keyworker offering advice and support to negotiated and agreed support planning to enable them to develop their skills for independent living.</li></ul><ul><li>Assist residents to maximise their income and to manage their personal budgets.</li></ul><ul><li>Support residents to understand their rights and responsibilities under their occupancy agreements.</li></ul><ul><li>Support and motivation to residents encouraging them to achieve personal goals.</li></ul><ul><li>Carry out regular resident risk assessment and ensure it is properly recorded and copied to relevant officers in the organisation.</li></ul><ul><li>Review support plans periodically and adapt them according to changing needs</li></ul><ul><li>Make sure residents pay the rent due to Target Housing as required by the occupancy agreement. Assist residents with their benefit claims where necessary.</li></ul><ul><li>Monitor residents' handling of Target Housing property and consumption of gas &amp; electricity.</li></ul><ul><li>Monitor residents' compliance with their occupancy agreements. Inform Service Manager who will then act to resolve non-compliance issues.</li></ul><ul><li>Monitor occupancy to ensure that properties have not been abandoned or damaged and take prompt action when it happens to avoid unnecessary costs to TH.</li><li>Where appropriate, help residents with budgeting. Negotiate with other bodies on behalf of the resident on the repayment of arrears such as rent owed to the Local Authority Housing Department.</li><li>Liaise with the Probation Service and any other appropriate bodies to ensure that all are aware of relevant information.</li><li>Enable and support the service user to deal with conflict and disputes amongst service users and between service users and neighbours.</li></ul><ul><li>Assist in the delivery and development of resident activities.</li></ul><ul><li>Keep all prescribed records in order that the value of the tenant support service can be audited and comply with confidentiality policy.</li></ul><ul><li>Build links with external organisations, to maintain constructive working relations and to ensure resident's needs are met.</li></ul><ul><li>Participate in office duty arrangements.</li></ul><ul><li>Provide cover for absent Housing Support Assistants &amp; Supported Housing Assistant.</li></ul><ul><li>Accompany a colleague to an appointment or visit where dual attendance is required.</li></ul>General Tasks: <ul><li>Attend and participate in training sessions or activities as required.</li></ul><ul><li>Participate in team meetings and supervision as required,</li></ul><ul><li>Perform other such duties as may be required to further the aims of Target Housing within the Health and Safety requirements.</li></ul><ul><li>Adhere to all of Target Housing's policies and procedures in particular our Equal Opportunities, Confidentiality and Health and Safety policies.</li></ul><ul><li>Carry out other such duties as directed by senior managers as appropriate to the aims of Target Housing.</li></ul>Person Specifications: <ul><li>MUST have a Full UK Driving Licence and access to their own car</li></ul><ul><li>Understanding of services provided to vulnerable groups</li></ul><ul><li>Understanding of delivering supported housing services</li></ul><ul><li>Understanding of delivering services to residents in housing and supported accommodation</li></ul><ul><li>Basic knowledge of Welfare Benefits System</li></ul><ul><li>An understanding of risk assessments and support planning</li></ul><ul><li>Understanding of the Judiciary System in the UK</li></ul>Competencies: Customer Focus (Critical) Integrity (Critical) Team Working (Critical) Confidence &amp; Judgment (Very Important) Communication and Influence (Very Important) Planning &amp; Organising (Important) Technical (Important) We Offer: A starting salary of £25,715, rising to £27,025 after 1 years' service. You will get an initial 28 days Annual Leave with an additional day a year up to 33 days leave, PLUS 8 Bank Holidays. There are many great reasons to join Target: <ul><li>Great opportunities for career development</li><li>Allocated training</li><li>Mileage Compensation</li><li>Access Membership to Westfield Health &amp; Lifetime Financial</li><li>Ability to apply for the Blue Light card</li><li>Employer Contributory Company pension scheme (4%)</li><li>A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted</li></ul>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. Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies early if sufficient applications are received. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible! This role is subject to Enhanced DBS clearance, a full valid driving licence, access to a road worthy vehicle and two satisfactory reference checks.

Housing Support Worker AST - HULL

Job title: Residential Practitioner Salary: C1 £28,598 - £31,022 (pro rata) plus weekend enhancements and sleep in allowance where appropriate Hours: Various Contract: Permanent Location: Leeds (city wide) 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 vulnerable children and young people, guiding them towards adulthood and independence. Your support will be instrumental in helping them overcome significant challenges and achieve their full potential. There are a range of exciting opportunities available across the city: <ul> <li> We're recruiting part time (18.5hrs) and waking nights (17.5hrs) colleagues to support in homes for young people with complex needs. </li> <li> We're also recruiting for full time colleagues (37hrs) in our mainstream homes as we continually develop our residential estate. </li> </ul>Please indicate on your application which post/service you are interested in. Shifts vary to meet service needs, and all posts include alternative weekends. Posts can include sleep-ins. Additional payments apply for sleep-ins, waking night hours and weekend work. 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. This is your chance to join us and support our Child Friendly Leeds ambition. About you As a Residential Practitioner you will bring to the role: <ul> <li> a good standard of literacy and numeracy, with basic computer literacy </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) </li> <li> recent experience supporting children or young people with additional emotional/behavioural issues - this may be from employment, volunteering, student placements or personal life </li> <li> excellent communication and listening skills, teamwork and emotional intelligence </li> <li> flexibility to work shifts including weekends, bank holidays and nights </li> </ul>About the role 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 disadvantaged children and young people daily. You'll also be making a positive impact to your community by working for a local authority. Enhancements are paid for unsocial hours and sleeping in duties. Time and a half is paid for weekend working (if applicable). What we offer We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including: <ul> <li> a competitive salary plus enhancements for nights and weekends </li> <li> generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holiday allowance </li> <li> a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities, including support to study for relevant qualifications </li> <li> membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions </li> <li> a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further </li> </ul>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. We're looking for passionate individuals who are ready to embark on their childcare vocation. If you're ready to bring your empathy, passion, and emotional resilience to this vital role, we'd love to hear from you. How to apply Please complete the online application form. Read our guidance for further advice. Please check your information carefully and ensure you complete all sections before submitting your application. 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 or Adults' barred list as applicable will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people. 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, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. 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> </ul>The council has adopted a flexibility protocol, and the role will be expected to work within these parameters.

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