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Company Description There's never been a better time to join United Living Connected; we are a tenacious, fast-paced business with a huge contract pipeline and ambitious growth plans. Part of the United Living Group, our turnover will double in the next 5 years to top £1 billion. We are a growing telecommunications company based in Warrington part of the United Living Group. Job Description Role Purpose: We have an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Learning &amp; Development Advisor to join our Learning &amp; Development team. As the Learning &amp; Development Advisor you will interface with defined groups to identify, develop, deliver and evaluate blended learning and development solutions that support the business objectives of these groups, as well as contribute to the HR and L&amp;D strategic plans and projects <ul><li>Coordinate training for the Central Services and wider business where needed PDR support and any ad-hoc training requirements. </li><li>Liaise with stakeholders across the Group to ensure systems support business and people development activities, including SHEQ compliance requirements.</li><li>Become a super user of existing learning and development systems including the database, LMS and PDR.</li><li>Coordinate the PDR process, including implementing any amendments to the existing system and process, including the provision and maintenance of user guides.</li><li>Ensure accuracy of reports, including regular liaison with HR to check input data.</li><li>Produce reports as per the agreed Pillar schedule, including for the Central Services/ EXCO Review.</li><li>Support Group L&amp;D Manager to Coordinate the production of training matrices for both compliance and staff development purposes.</li><li>Provide effective support to the Learning and Development function to achieve and maintain compliance in all areas of training.</li></ul><ul><li>Advise on ongoing capabilities of, and enhancements to, the systems to support Learning and Development initiatives including Talent Management, Careers Pathways, training matrices and PDRs.</li><li>Process invoices, liaising with suppliers and accounts as required.</li><li>Deliver other ad-hoc administration support as required by the Group L&amp;D Manager.</li><li>Support the link between training and G-Tec for compliance/ development training</li><li>Support on roll out of Leaderships and Management training / Talent training and other adhoc training required via Pillar MDs.</li><li>Support Early Careers manager with adhoc admin and task with in system and grant applications with CITB</li></ul>Qualifications <ul><li>Excellent interpersonal and internal customer facing skills.</li><li>Experience of learning and development systems, including e learning.</li><li>Experience of working in a learning and development function,</li><li>Ability to be flexible and prioritise workload effectively.</li><li>The ability to work accurately, with attention to detail.</li><li>A high level of discretion and confidentiality.</li><li>IT literate Excel/ Word / PowerPoint</li></ul>Additional Information <ul><li>Experience of working with a learning experience platform.</li><li>Administering a staff appraisal/PDR system.</li><li>Knowledge of iTrent as an administrator and user.</li></ul><ul><li>Construction/Energy/Telecoms industry experience.</li></ul>

Learning and Development Advisor

Here at Cheshire West and Chester Council, we are committed to providing excellent Adult Social Care services to residents. We are one team, putting what matters to people first and are investing in a number of roles, across our service areas to grow our dynamic, solution focused team. So, wherever you are in your life, there is something to suit you in Adult Social Care, whether that be meaningful work, feeling valued in your role, career progression, pay progression or a great work life balance, this is where you will find it. If you want to be a part of our welcoming, values driven service and are passionate about being part of a team that can make a real difference for local people, please take a look at the roles we have available. An exciting opportunity has arisen during our Adult Social Care team's transformation journey to create a new statutory care and accommodation team, to ensure that we can enable the residents of Cheshire West and Chester to live great lives within thriving communities. The council is looking to recruit full-time temporary for 12 months Health and Housing Officer into our Statutory Care and Accommodation Team. This innovative team will work with the local care and housing providers, alongside the council's housing, strategic commissioners and adult social care teams who support people with learning disabilities, autism, neurodivergence and mental ill health to oversee and manage delivery of innovative housing solutions to help people find them a home for life, that can maximise their independence and enable them to live great lives. This new team will be responsible for the delivery of accommodation solutions for people with statutory care and accommodation needs. They will support social care, commissioning, and health colleagues to develop innovative housing solutions to better meet the accommodation needs of people with statutory care needs, or those at risk of admission or unable to be discharged from a healthcare setting due to a housing need. The team will project manage delivery plans for 'properties' once care providers have been commissioned overseeing &amp; supporting providers to ensure that property developments are feasible and monitoring progress against plan; helping to navigate through councils' requirements - acting as point of contact for any questions from providers and supporting projects through housing benefits; planning; environmental assessments etc. liaising between council teams and navigating internal and external management structures to ensure that projects are delivered smoothly. Proactively work with colleagues from across council directorates and traditional organisational boundaries to understand all potential routes to identification and matching with appropriate accommodation solutions. The council is currently looking to recruit a Health and Housing Officer on a temporary 12-month contract. This post will be hosted by Cheshire West and Chester's complex housing options team, which is an NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board funded role. The funding for this role was secured by Liverpool City Region Combined Authority as a pilot opportunity to ensure that assessments are completed under the Homelessness Reduction Act. This new development role provides a unique opportunity to innovate and create genuinely integrated ways of working across health, housing and social care to help people with statutory care and accommodation needs to find a 'home for life'. The purpose of these roles is to better understand the current capacity of specialist supported housing across Cheshire West and Chester. To support forecasting and identify systematic issues and common barriers that hamper statutory care and accommodation provision and feed this back, making recommendations to the Adult Social Care Operational/Strategic Commissioning, Quality and Market management teams regarding Policy, practice and procedural changes. Produce and maintain records to capture housing with statutory care needs analysis; support development of robust toolkits and processes to manage the Accommodation with Care Needs to ensure accurate capacity/demand and forecasting. Ensure that practice informs commissioning intentions to address gaps in services. Our values are important to all of us, we live and breathe them, and they shape how we work together to create positive environments where both colleagues and people who use our services can be inspired to reach their potential. If you share our values and commitment, then you're our kind of person. You will have the opportunity to; <ul> <li>Work in a forward-thinking Council and within teams that have clear, shared values</li> <li>Work with local people to understand their care and support needs and help to identify options available to them.</li> <li>Be pivotal to ensuring people are connected to the support services and community assets they need to live great lives.</li> <li>Receive great support from our proactive and knowledgeable management team.</li> <li>Develop and progress in your career through training and development opportunities in a variety of pathways, including the opportunity to train as a Social Worker through our fully funded apprenticeship programme.</li> </ul>You will have: <ul> <li>5 GCSE's (or equivalent) Grade C or above (Essential) </li> <li>Knowledge of information management and governance protocols including General Data Protection Principles (GDPR)</li> <li>Experience working with vulnerable people (Essential)</li> <li>Experience of managing a caseload and working with complex clients.</li> <li>Have experience of identifying risk levels, vulnerability and needs.</li> <li>Knowledge and understanding of the current Homelessness Legislation (Essential)</li> <li>Ability to develop a good working relationship with colleagues and partners to deliver a co-ordinated response.</li> <li>Knowledge of Trauma Informed and Strengths Based practices and a person-centred approach. (Desirable)</li> <li>Have the ability to manage time and prioritise work to meet deadlines and organise your own workload.</li> </ul>This is a hybrid role where you will be based at our offices across the borough as well as the opportunity to work at other locations, complete visits and work from home. Come and join us, working in an authority that has an excellent reputation, great working culture and is an inclusive and dynamic place to work. We consider our workforce to be of high value, placing wellbeing at the forefront. The benefits of working for the Council go well beyond making a difference to people's lives, as well as working within a supportive environment with people who share your values you will have access to a huge range of benefits including discounts on: <ul> <li>High street and supermarket shopping</li> <li>Gym membership</li> <li>Holidays</li> <li>Days out</li> <li>Cinemas</li> <li>Childcare vouchers</li> <li>Cash back scheme on any medical treatment that you may require via Medicash</li> <li>Car lease scheme (Brand new fully maintained and insured car for 3 years in return for a fixed monthly payment via salary sacrifice)</li> <li>Cycle Scheme (Save up to £320 on the cost of a brand-new bike and equipment)</li> </ul>We also offer: <ul> <li>Competitive salary</li> <li>A generous holiday allowance starting at 26 days pro rata (plus bank holidays) increasing with length of service to 31 days and the ability to purchase additional leave.</li> <li>An excellent career average pension scheme with employer contributions of 22.3%. (Employer contributions elsewhere are typically 3%)</li> <li>The opportunity to develop your skills and career</li> <li>Rewards and Recognition for going above and beyond such as additional annual leave and shopping vouchers</li> <li>Supportive team and culture</li> <li>Opportunity to purchase up to 10 days additional annual leave</li> <li>An Employee Assistance Programme, which offers free 24/7 confidential assistance, practical information, and emotional support.</li> </ul>For further information please contact <a href="mailto:ascrecruitment@cheshirewest.gov.uk" target="_blank">ascrecruitment@cheshirewest.gov.uk</a>

Health and Housing Officer

Job Role Housing Officer Are you passionate about helping people? Join our team as an Housing Officer and support our participants with their housing needs. You'll oversee a caseload of adult males in either a custodial or community environment. You'll work alongside probation practitioners and perform initial assessments to determine their specific needs and create customised accommodation plans through a series of agreed interventions. This process includes keeping participants informed about decisions that affect them and ensuring they understand their rights. Our successful candidate will ideally has knowledge of homelessness or experience in the criminal justice sector. However, we recognise that not everyone will meet all criteria. If you are engaging, compassionate, resilient, and comfortable working with a diverse range of people from various backgrounds then this is the job for you. We provide on-site training and support to help you develop your knowledge and skills throughout your position. This is a rewarding opportunity by making a change to someone's life, you can create a significant impact on their future. In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we're offering a competitive salary of £25,500 - £29,000 per annum pro rata (dependent on experience) with these great benefits: • 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy an additional 5 days) • 2 Volunteer Days • Pension - 5% Employee 5% Employer • Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance • Annual salary review • Refer a friend scheme • Free access to Benefit Hub - an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, cycle to work scheme, and additional voluntary benefits Interested? There's an easy to apply route below to upload your CV! If you need any further information, talk to our experienced Internal Recruitment Team on 01702 595200. Communities and Education Division is part of an employee-owned organisation and we continually pride ourselves on our sense of community, both in the incredible work we do throughout UK and Ireland, and internally with our employee owners. People are at the front, centre and heart of every service we provide and each decision we make. What it means to be employee-owned. What our people say. Location: Managing cases from Merseyside Prisons Hours: Part Time 18.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 26 November 2024 Key Responsibilities <ul> <li>Manage a caseload of participants, producing personalised accommodation plans</li> <li>Carry out initial assessments, considering risk, situation and need</li> <li>Record progress and outcomes timely and accurately using case management system</li> <li>Maintain contact with participants, identifying any emerging risks and concerns For full job description, follow the link: Housing Officer</li></ul>Skills and Experience <ul> <li>Experience or knowledge of Accommodation (incl. legislation) - desirable</li> <li>Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills both verbally and in writing</li> <li>Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships</li> <li>Experience or knowledge of the work of the Criminal Justice System</li> <li>Good organisation skills and ability to meet deadlines</li></ul>Additional Information Communities and Education Division is the Justice and Social Care division of Seetec, delivering tailored support to participants across a range of contracts, including as CFO Activity Hubs, Accommodation, Personal Wellbeing and Approved Premises. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to build a better future, regardless their past choices or the challenges they face. We are committed to combining our knowledge, skills and talents across the justice and social care sectors to deliver services and interventions that overcome the barriers that hold people back from living more fulfilled lives. Ultimately, our aim is to equip individuals with the necessary skills needed to desist from offending, successfully reintegrate into to their local communities and address barriers to work. Seetec is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share and uphold this commitment in conjunction with the requirements of the Prevent Duty and the positive promotion of modern British values. You will be required to process a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Seetec support the recruitment of ex- offenders and will not discriminate in anyway. Our full policy statement of "Ex-Offenders" can be found on our website under" About us" Seetec is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Housing Officer - Part Time - (Merseyside)

Job Role Housing Officer Are you passionate about helping people? Join our team as an Housing Officer and support our participants with their housing needs. You'll oversee a caseload of adult males in either a custodial or community environment. You'll work alongside probation practitioners as well as perform initial assessments to determine their specific needs and create customised accommodation plans through a series of agreed interventions. This process includes keeping participants informed about decisions that affect them and ensuring they understand their rights. Our successful candidate will ideally has knowledge of homelessness or experience in the criminal justice sector. However, we recognise that not everyone will meet all criteria. If you are engaging, compassionate, resilient, and comfortable working with a diverse range of people from various backgrounds then this is the job for you. We provide on-site training and support to help you develop your knowledge and skills throughout your position. This is a rewarding opportunity by making a change to someone's life, you can create a significant impact on their future. In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we're offering a competitive salary of £25,500 - £29,000 per annum (dependent on experience) with these great benefits: • 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy an additional 5 days) • 2 Volunteer Days • Pension - 5% Employee 5% Employer • Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance • Annual salary review • Refer a friend scheme • Free access to Benefit Hub - an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, cycle to work scheme, and additional voluntary benefits Interested? There's an easy to apply route below to upload your CV! If you need any further information, talk to our experienced Internal Recruitment Team on 01702 595200. Communities and Education Division is part of an employee-owned organisation and we continually pride ourselves on our sense of community, both in the incredible work we do throughout UK and Ireland, and internally with our employee owners. People are at the front, centre and heart of every service we provide and each decision we make. What it means to be employee-owned. What our people say. Location: Merseyside Prisons You will be required to work from home for one to two days each week. Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week. Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 27 November 2024 Key Responsibilities <ul> <li>Manage a caseload of participants, producing personalised accommodation plans</li> <li>Carry out initial assessments, considering risk, situation and need</li> <li>Record progress and outcomes timely and accurately using case management system</li> <li>Maintain contact with participants, identifying any emerging risks and concerns For full job description, follow the link: Housing Officer</li></ul>Skills and Experience <ul> <li>Experience or knowledge of Accommodation (incl. legislation) - desirable</li> <li>Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills both verbally and in writing</li> <li>Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships</li> <li>Experience or knowledge of the work of the Criminal Justice System</li> <li>Good organisation skills and ability to meet deadlines</li></ul>Additional Information Communities and Education Division is the Justice and Social Care division of Seetec, delivering tailored support to participants across a range of contracts, including as CFO Activity Hubs, Accommodation, Personal Wellbeing and Approved Premises. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to build a better future, regardless their past choices or the challenges they face. We are committed to combining our knowledge, skills and talents across the justice and social care sectors to deliver services and interventions that overcome the barriers that hold people back from living more fulfilled lives. Ultimately, our aim is to equip individuals with the necessary skills needed to desist from offending, successfully reintegrate into to their local communities and address barriers to work. Seetec is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share and uphold this commitment in conjunction with the requirements of the Prevent Duty and the positive promotion of modern British values. You will be required to process a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Seetec support the recruitment of ex- offenders and will not discriminate in anyway. Our full policy statement of "Ex-Offenders" can be found on our website under" About us" Seetec is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Housing Officer - (Merseyside)

Job Description About the Role We have a permanent opportunity for full-time Independent Living Advisor to join our team in Cherwell Court and Roeacre Court in Heywood. Reporting to the Independent Living Manager, you will be responsible for providing an intensive housing management service to Guinness customers. This will include developing successful customer relationships, assisting prospective customers to view properties and settle into their accommodation, assisting in tenancy management matters and ensuring customers understand their rights and responsibilities in accordance with their tenancy agreement. You will also assist customers to access correct housing benefit assistance or financial advice to pay rent/service charges, complete referrals for assistive technology, aids and adaptations which will help to maintain customer independence. You will carry out periodic site inspections and tests to ensure scheme is fully operational and Health and Safety compliant, as well as monitoring the quality of contractors, such as window cleaning and grounds maintenance. A full UK driving licence and access to your vehicle is required as you will be travelling between our schemes in the area. Please note, the successful individual will require business insurance for their vehicle. What we're looking for: <ul> <li>Previous experience of working with the elderly and proven ability to foster a spirit of co-operation and sense of independence within this group.</li> <li>Demonstrable commitment to Equality and Diversity.</li> <li>Ability to adapt communication style to suit individual needs or when explaining technical information.</li> <li>Previous experience of carrying out administrative work including numeracy work.</li> <li>Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.</li> <li>Good verbal and written communication.</li> <li>Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.</li> <li>Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle.</li></ul>What you will get in return: <ul> <li>A competitive salary - £25,521 per annum.</li> <li>35 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm.</li> <li>Work mobile.</li> <li>Free enhanced DBS.</li> <li>Company sick pay after a qualifying period and life insurance.</li> <li>Helping to save for your future! Guinness will contribute up to 9% towards your pension a matched basis.</li> <li>Career development.</li> <li>Excellent lifestyle benefits portal including cycle to work scheme and fantastic discounts at supermarkets and many other shops, on-line retailers &amp; leisure activities.</li> <li>Simply Health cashback scheme.</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme, plus more!</li></ul>If you're interested in joining us and would like to apply for this role, we would love to hear from you! INDTGP TJTGP About Us The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing and care services in England. Our Care &amp; Support Service helps vulnerable people live as independently, happily, and healthily as possible, specialising in services for older people and people with learning and physical disabilities. Our aim is to improve people's lives and create possibilities for them. We make a difference by listening and responding to our customers' needs. We strive to be a great place to work, with employees who are passionate about what they do. The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Independent Living Advisor

An exciting and diverse opportunity has become available to deliver support to people in tenancies and temporary homelessness accommodation across Cheshire East through a supportive structure. This will be achieved by supporting individuals and families affected by homelessness to achieve and sustain accommodation. Focusing on barriers to housing such as domestic abuse, substance misuse. mental health issues and offending. ABOUT THE ROLE There is 1 permanent role for Housing Support Officer, this is Monday - Friday 37 hrs (9am-5pm) This role requires someone who drives and has access to their own vehicle. Do you enjoy supporting people to overcome barriers? Do you have excellent people skills? Can you work in a fast paced enviroment with complex people? If yes and you would you like to use your skills to support homeless people and families then we would welcome your application. This role is varied and exciting, although the majority of the time you will be a support worker you will have a caseload of homeless households that are in our temporary accommodation, there will be a requirement to be cover our floating support service. This would require supporting tenants/ residents with initial sign up, support planning, set up of bills and benefits and overcoming barriers to sustained accommodation. You will be required to work with other support agencies, accommodation providers and other relevant persons to enable them to settle in, to sustain and where required to promptly move on from accommodation. The households will be based in Cheshire East's temporary accommodation, private tenancies and/ or in social housing tenancies. The role will be focused on promoting independence through support and a multi-agency approach, ensure that households are enabled to achieve independence and receive a good level of physical, emotional, social, and intellectual support. Whilst continually assessing and reviewing risks to yourself, other agencies, other people in the household. WHAT WE GIVE IN RETURN <ul> <li>ENHANCED ANNUAL LEAVE - 34 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) from day 1, increasing to 39 days after only 5 years` service</li> <li>ENHANCED PUBLIC PENSION - A career average pension (contributions built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay</li> <li>EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME - A completely free to use and confidential assistance service for all employees to help staff manage, reduce, and overcome the impact of life issues which they may experience from time to time, both withing work and their personal life.</li> <li>VIRGIN MEDIA AND O2 DISCOUNTS - Exclusive discounts on Virgin Media Broadband and O1 pay monthly plans.</li> <li>DISCOUNTED GYM MEMBERSHIPS - Access to corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure which includes:</li> <ul> <li>Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities</li> <li>Off-Peak Racket Sports</li> <li>Athletics Tracks</li> <li>Sauna/Steam/Spa</li> </ul> </ul>To find out more about our rewards and benefits package, please click here (insert this hyperlink <a href="https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/pdf/jobs-and-careers/ce-reward-brochure-digital-6970.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/pdf/jobs-and-careers/ce-reward-brochure…</a> ) HOW TO APPLY To apply for the role please click apply for this job at the bottom of the page, or, for an informal chat about the role please contact Rachael shaw - Homeless Support Services Team Leader on 07741176633 or email: <a href="mailto:rachael.shaw@cheshireeast.gov.uk" target="_blank">rachael.shaw@cheshireeast.gov.uk</a> For any technical enquiries please email <a href="mailto:sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk" target="_blank">sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk</a> Please quote job reference number in all correspondence.

Housing Support Officer

Project Worker Victoria House, Victoria Street, Manchester, M11 2LY £12.50 37.5 hours per week Sanctuary Supported Living is delighted to be recruiting for a Project Worker at our Homelessness Service, Victoria House, Manchester At Sanctuary Supported Living, we specialise in delivering a wide range of personalised housing, care, and support services to help people across England to live as independently as possible. We're a national organisation, but we're not-for-profit and we think locally by putting our customers at the heart of what we do. We're committed to being our best and helping customers to be their best, as we support them on their pathways for independence. No matter your job - delivering support directly or working in our offices to support our frontline teams - your work makes a difference every day. And working with us isn't just another job. It's rewarding, inspiring, exciting and it provides an opportunity to make a real, positive impact on people's lives. Plus, we'll support you in reaching your aspirations and career goals, through comprehensive training and benefits. The role of Project Worker will include: <ul> <li>Providing support to encourage our customers who have faced homelessness to maximise their own potential and independence</li> <li>Assessing customers' needs by writing and updating support plans</li> <li>Being a first point of call to receive and direct all customer queries</li> <li>Developing relationships with customers, ensuring that customers maintain personal choice, privacy, and dignity</li> <li>Liaising with external support links to improve customers' confidence, health and wellbeing and offer training and encouragement towards employment and education</li> <li>Handling occasional emergency situations</li> <li>Keeping accurate and high-quality written records</li></ul>Skills and experiences: <ul> <li>Experience of working with adults who have experienced homelessness</li> <li>Enthusiastic and flexible with a strong "can-do" attitude</li> <li>Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative</li> <li>Strong organisational skills as well as functional literacy and numeracy</li> <li>Ability to react quickly to changing priorities whilst working to deadlines and targets</li> <li>NVQ3 in Health and Social Care, or willingness to work towards is essential</li></ul>Are you ready to be your best? Brilliant work deserves brilliant benefits! As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary Supported Living a great place to work, here are just some of the ways we'll reward you: <ul> <li>£12.50 per hour</li> <li>At least 25 days paid holiday, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus public holidays)</li> <li>A pension scheme with employer contributions</li> <li>A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers</li> <li>Health and well-being plans</li> <li>Life assurance</li> <li>Family friendly arrangements, including opportunities for flexible working</li> <li>Tax efficient savings through our Cycle to Work scheme</li> <li>A wide range of learning and development opportunities</li></ul>Job Reference: 222125 - #SSL Closing Date: 8 December 2024 We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application. Building Equality and Diversity Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities.

Housing Support Worker

The Strategic Housing Team are seeking an experienced and knowledgeable individual to join the Homeless Relief Team as a Senior Homeless Relief Officer. This position is for 1 permanent full time officer, working 37 hours per week over a Monday - Friday working pattern. The team are currently working on a hybrid basis, 50/50 split between the office and remote working. The team work from both the Macclesfield and Crewe offices, the ability to travel within the borough is essential. ABOUT THE ROLE This is a rare opportunity to join at a senior officer position, working within an experienced &amp; evolving team. We are looking for an applicant who possesses a strong working knowledge of the Homeless Legislation, preferably an applicant who has worked within a local authority Housing Options team previously or within a similar role and can demonstrate a transferrable skills set. You will work within the Homeless Relief Team, part of the wider Housing Options service at Cheshire East Council, and provide day to day supervision and support to the Homeless Relief Officers in providing a quality comprehensive and pro-active housing advice and homelessness assessment service for all customers in order to prevent and relieve homelessness. Within your role you will manage a caseload of complex homeless cases and you will need excellent interviewing, evidence gathering and decision making skills. You will need to be able to communicate with the public confidently both verbally and in writing. You will be expected to represent Cheshire East at multi-agency meetings and have the ability to work with other agencies to find solutions to homelessness. As an organisation we continue to develop ways in which to improve our services and you will support The Homeless Relief Team Leader on service improvement, investigating, developing and implementing new initiatives to enhance the Housing Options and Homelessness Service. You will be responsible for robust recording of homeless prevention and relief cases for the purposes of data protection, audit, statistical analysis and government returns. This is a diverse role, with no one day the same, for more information on the role please view the "in this job you will" section within the attached JDPS document. ABOUT YOU You will have: <ul> <li>A solid understanding of the the Housing Act 1996 as amended by Homelessness Reduction Act 2017</li> <li>The ability to evidence confident application of the legislation and the ability to defend legislative challenges</li> <li>Experience of staff supervision</li> <li>Experience of complex case management</li> <li>Experience of delivering complex advice</li> <li>Experience of gathering statistics and analytical data </li> <li>An understanding of public sector work</li> <li>Experience of working with people face to face and over the phone</li> <li>Excellent computer literacy and IT skills</li> <li>Excellent organisational skills</li> <li>The flexibility to travel across Cheshire East where required</li> </ul>To find out more about our essential and desirable criteria for the role please view the "in this job you will need" section within the attached JDPS document. WHAT WE GIVE IN RETURN <ul> <li>ENHANCED ANNUAL LEAVE - 26 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) from day 1, increasing up to 31 days after 5 years' service</li> </ul> <ul> <li>ENHANCED PUBLIC PENSION - A career average pension (contributions built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay</li> </ul> <ul> <li>FLEXIBLE WORKING PATTERN - 37-hour standard full time working week with flexi time and hybrid/remote working arrangements </li> </ul> <ul> <li>PURCHASE OF ANNUAL LEAVE - The ability to purchase up to 10 days' extra annual leave each year in addition to your normal annual leave entitlements (this is pro-rata for part time staff)</li> </ul> <ul> <li>CYCLE TO WORK SCHEME - Receive up Income Tax and National Insurance savings of up to 25-39% off the retail price of the bike and safety equipment package (savings dependent on the value of your chosen package and your tax status</li> </ul> <ul> <li>EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME - A completely free to use and confidential assistance service for all employees to help staff manage, reduce and overcome the impact of life issues which they may experience from time to time, both within work and their personal life</li> </ul> <ul> <li>PAID VOLUNTEER LEAVE - Up to two days paid leave per year to volunteer for local organisations in the borough of Cheshire East</li> </ul> <ul> <li>VIRGIN MEDIA AND O2 DISCOUNTS - Exclusive discounts on Virgin Media Broadband and O2 pay monthly plans.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>DISCOUNTED GYM MEMBERSHIPS -Access to corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure </li> </ul>To find out more about our rewards and benefit package follow this link Employee benefits (cheshireeast.gov.uk) ABOUT US Cheshire East is an amazing place to live and work. As one of the largest employers in the borough, we can offer you a wide range of challenging and rewarding career opportunities. At Cheshire East Council we are working for a brighter future - together and our commitment to you is that our workplace culture will provide a shared purpose, a well-led organisation with valued people succeeding together as one team and one council to deliver the best service for our customers and communities. HOW TO APPLY If you want to be part of our award-winning council and contribute to our ongoing success, have the flexibility and drive to enable us to innovate, are committed to working as part of a team and striving to deliver exceptional service wherever you can, we would especially like to hear from you. To apply for the role please click apply for this job at the bottom of the page, or, for or an informal chat about the role please contact Katie Cooper FURTHER INFORMATION For further information please contact Katie Cooper via email <a href="mailto:Katie.cooper@cheshireeast.gov.uk" target="_blank">Katie.cooper@cheshireeast.gov.uk</a> Internet Explorer is no longer supported so please use a different browser when you submit your application - for example Google Chrome or Microsoft edge. You will also need to ensure pop ups are enabled. Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date then it is likely that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion, however please do not be discouraged from applying again. For any technical enquiries please email <a href="mailto:sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk" target="_blank">sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk</a> Please quote job reference number in all correspondence.

Senior Homeless Relief Officer

Overview Believe in People? The best people have one thing in common. They care. At Change Grow Live, we're driven by the belief that we can truly impact the lives of our service users. We offer a safe, supportive environment, honouring each individual and working collaboratively to identify the best treatment and care options. Our core values - 'Be open, be compassionate, and be bold' - guide us daily as we help people reshape their lives, grow as individuals, and embrace life to the fullest. Are you experienced, skilled, and passionate about making a meaningful difference? We're seeking a dedicated Recovery Coordinator to engage and assess our service users, ensuring they receive timely, personalised interventions that cater to their unique needs. With this role you'll be working as part of a busy community alcohol team. CGL Knowsley is an innovative and forward-thinking project with a proven track record of effectively engaging people with complex lives. Our ethos is centred around the principles of harm reduction, providing non-judgmental, fact-based information and advice surrounding drug and alcohol use and the associated risks. Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) Salary: £27,449.53 - £31,529.41 dependent on experience (based on full time hours, pro rata if part time) Responsibilities About the Role: <ul><li>Hold a caseload and deliver specific interventions designed to reduce the harm caused by use of alcohol to clients that have disengaged in service and at risk of being discharged from treatment. </li><li>Follow CGL prescription policies, procedures and governance when facilitating service users access to appropriate alcohol detox were appropriate.</li><li>Collaborate with other organisations and the community to enhance the recovery resources available to service users by referring them to mutual aid groups and other networks.</li><li>Advocate for the involvement of family members, service users, and the community.</li><li>Serve as a voice for service users in accessing partnership services.</li><li>Work closely with service users to facilitate their social (re)integration, enabling them to lead fulfilling and purpose-driven lives. This includes promoting recovery, resilience, peer support, and self-determination.</li></ul>What we are looking for: <ul><li>Possess knowledge and experience in delivering interventions for service users affected by substances and mainly opiate use.</li><li>Excel in both verbal and written communication, with proficient IT skills.</li><li>Demonstrate proactive qualities, working independently with excellent time management and prioritisation skills.</li><li>Hold a strong understanding of mental health interventions, services, and best practices.</li><li>Thrive as a supportive team player with exceptional interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating with a diverse range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders.</li><li>Exhibit the ability to navigate change effectively, always prioritising the needs of service users.</li><li>Recognise the significance of information governance processes and commit to adhering to all necessary safeguards.</li><li>Pursue continuous learning opportunities to enhance your professional knowledge and skills, while also contributing to the growth and development of your colleagues.</li></ul>What We Offer: <ul><li>25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing yearly for the first 5 years.</li><li>A dedicated 'Wellness' hour each week, access to a 'Wellness' hub, and an Employee Assistance Programme.</li><li>Participation in a contributory pension scheme.</li><li>A wide range of benefits, including discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, and more.</li><li>A warm and supportive team environment.</li><li>Extensive training, career development, and progression opportunities.</li><li>Generous refer a friend scheme.</li></ul>If this resonates with you and you're eager to embark on a fulfilling journey with Change Grow Live, we'd be delighted to connect with you. 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. If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more here Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (<a href="http://www.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.gov.uk</a>) Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,449.52 - £31,529.41) 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: Bryony McCulloch | <a href="mailto:bryony.mcculloch@cgl.org.uk" target="_blank">bryony.mcculloch@cgl.org.uk</a> | 0151 482 6291 This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

Recovery Coordinator

As part of our ongoing growth, we are excited to announce a brand new Resident Liaison Officer vacancy, to join our Repairs Team on a permanent basis! This role is essential in ensuring clear, effective, and empathetic communication, particularly when issues arise that go beyond the typical interactions between residents and our repairs team. The RLO will manage escalated concerns, ensure resident satisfaction, and contribute to the overall success of our repairs service. We own and manage c.7,500 homes in the east of England, working closely with other agencies and stakeholders within our communities. We build on the good foundations we have in place in being a customer-centric organisation, investing in our existing homes - including our zero-carbon journey - as well as building new homes. We've also concluded a review of how we work in the future, with options around home and office flexible working, as well as a generous annual leave allowance and other benefits. Please note that this role is mainly based in the office or out visiting our customers. Requirements Outline of Key Responsibilities... <ul> <li>Act as the primary point of contact for residents regarding any escalated repair issues.</li> <li>Handle complaints, concerns, and queries in a professional and empathetic manner, ensuring resolution or escalation where necessary.</li> <li>Coordinate communication between residents, back-office staff, and field-based technicians to facilitate efficient repair service delivery.</li> <li>Manage escalations from residents that go beyond routine repair requests, ensuring swift and appropriate responses.</li> <li>Foster positive relationships with residents, demonstrating a commitment to high standards of customer care.</li> <li>Provide feedback to the repairs team on common concerns or areas for improvement based on resident interactions.</li> </ul>We are looking for someone who has... <ul> <li>Previous experience of dealing with customers in any sector.</li> <li>Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines. </li> <li>The ability to ask the right questions to be able to understand the reason for the customer's call/visit. </li> <li>Have good communication skills with the ability to tailor the response to suit the customer or situation. </li> <li>Be able to multi-task and be able to work under pressure in a busy environment. </li> <li>Ability to deal with conflict situations. </li> <li>Experience of using IT systems, including Microsoft office software Outlook, Word, Excel, and other databases.</li> </ul>Benefits In return, we are offering... <ul> <li>An annual salary of £27,818.00 plus a car allowance of £1,545 per annum</li> <li>We are committed to providing a healthy work-life balance for employees and their families, as such we operate full hybrid working conditions from home and our office in Bury St Edmunds</li> <li>Flexible working around a 37 hour week</li> <li>Annual Leave - 28 days per year, (plus bank holidays) increasing to 32 days when you reach your 3rd year with us. To give greater flexibility around your holidays you can also buy, sell or carry over up to 5 days of annual leave each year</li> <li>Pension - between 7% - 12% dependant on individual contribution</li> <li>Life assurance - a payment of X3 your salary.</li> <li>Annual Flu Jab - provided each winter to all employees.</li> <li>Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme - plus we currently have free electric charging points</li> <li>Competitive medical cashback plan</li> </ul>"At Havebury we operate a no closing date policy and evaluate candidates upon application. Therefore please apply without delay." Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a Basic Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made. Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.

Resident Liaison Officer

This is a part-time (18.5 Hours per week) business support role based within the Housing Options Team, it is a small team of two officers who will be responsible for raising purchase order numbers, processing payments, chasing payment and cross referencing financial reports to reconcile accounts. Applicants will be required to ensure compliance with financial policies. procedures and regulatory requirements. They will also have an eye for service improvements and efficiencies to ensure best value for money is attained. As a small team the officers must be able to build rapport, and good communications for good quality hand over as both officers will be part time and full service commitment must be maintained for holiday cover. About the job This is a unique opportunity to join an experienced team, there will be a supportive senior business support officer in post already who will be able to provide guidance and assurance for the use of internal systems. Initially there will be a requirement to attend the Crewe office but in time the role will become primarily homebased with the requirement to attend the office no more than 50% of the time. The hours and days worked can be flexible around the applicant, although the preference would be someone who could work short days every day of the week. Whilst the primary office base will be Crewe applicants will need to have the flexibility to travel around the borough for meetings. About you A strong knowledge of purchase ledger processes, procedures and best practices would be beneficial. The successful applicant will understand credit control or or have a strong general accountancy administration background. Attention to detail is crucial as there will be a requirement to ensure accurate recording and processing of invoices, payments and expenses. Please read the attached job description and person specification for full details Additional benefits ENHANCED ANNUAL LEAVE - 26 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) from day 1, increasing up to 31 days after only 5 years' service ENHANCED PUBLIC PENSION - A career average pension (contributions built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay FLEXIBLE WORKING PATTERN - flexi time and hybrid/remote working arrangements PURCHASE OF ANNUAL LEAVE - The ability to purchase up to 10 days' extra annual leave each year in addition to your normal annual leave entitlements (this is pro-rata for part time staff) CYCLE TO WORK SCHEME - Receive up Income Tax and National Insurance savings of up to 25-39% off the retail price of the bike and safety equipment package (savings dependent on the value of your chosen package and your tax status EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME - A completely free to use and confidential assistance service for all employees to help staff manage, reduce and overcome the impact of life issues which they may experience from time to time, both within work and their personal life PAID VOLUNTEER LEAVE - Up to two days paid leave per year to volunteer for local organisations in the borough of Cheshire East VIRGIN MEDIA AND O2 DISCOUNTS - Exclusive discounts on Virgin Media Broadband and O2 pay monthly plans. For any questions not answered by the advert, the job description or the person specification, please email <a href="mailto:jannette.isherwood@cheshireeast.gov.uk" target="_blank">jannette.isherwood@cheshireeast.gov.uk</a>

Business Support Officer - Housing

The vacancy Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday agile working arrangements in place (we're open to suggestion on the working hours and are happy to consider flexible job requirements further as part of your application) Closing date: 26th November 29024 Interview date: TBC Our organisation is all about people - the people who live in our homes, the communities we serve, and those we work with. So, it's no surprise that we recruit for attitude and behaviour which are central to us building relationships and delivering great experiences for these people. We employ colleagues who are passionate about making a difference who will take responsibility to get things done. As a not-for-profit housing association, we provide homes and services to over 20,000 people across Greater Manchester. We build more affordable new homes, make a difference in the communities we serve, and support our colleagues to enjoy work, learn and grow. We're looking for a Rents Support Officer to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of all Income Management related operational duties to ensure excellent rent collection and arrears management for all current and former customers. You'll provide early intervention, guidance and assistance to customers who are struggling to meet their rent and/or arrears payments working collaboratively with colleagues across Communities to ensure the prompt and comprehensive resolution of arrears cases for both current and former customers. Further to this you'll ensure all formal arrears action is justified, proportionate, and is acted on appropriately in accordance with current policies and procedures in line with wider legislation. We're looking for those that can champion, promote, and adhere to our Customer Service Standards working with all relevant teams to ensure the delivery of a customer focused service thereby attaining excellent performance standards and outcomes. We need people who are / have: <ul> <li>Experience in a similar role</li></ul><ul> <li>Knowledge of social housing, housing legislation and welfare benefits</li></ul><ul> <li>Experience of implementing arrears recovery procedures and of enforcing tenancy conditions</li></ul><ul> <li>Good IT abilities including Microsoft Office 365</li></ul>A valid driving license, access to own vehicle, full MOT with insurance for business use is required for the role. Everyone's welcome here. Our culture is inclusive, and we are committed to increasing diversity. We enable everyone to be themselves at work, so that they feel at home with us. And we trust and support people to do their best, in a role that is fulfilling and rewarding because we know that this helps us to deliver better outcomes for our customers and our colleagues. If you want to be part of our team and help us, make a difference, we'd love to hear from you. #RentOfficer #RentsOfficer #housingofficer #housingjobs #recruiting #Manchesterjobs The company Irwell Valley Homes is a housing association providing affordable homes and services to over 16,000 people across Greater Manchester and employing over 280 colleagues. We are a charitable, registered provider of social housing and offer homes mainly for social rent, with a small number for affordable rent, market rent and shared ownership. We also provide homes with support for people with dementia, mental health issues, learning and physical disabilities, those who have been made homeless and people affected by domestic abuse. As well as providing homes, we deliver services and support to customers and work in partnership with specialist organisations to help them sustain their tenancies and get on in life. And we engage with customers to shape services and review our effectiveness. How we work Accreditations Good Employment Charter Disability Confident Armed Forces Covenant Living Wage Employer Houseproud

Rent Support Officer

The vacancy Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 35 hours per week / Monday to Friday (agile working arrangements in place) Closing date: 26th November 2024 Interview date: Tuesday 26th November 2024 onwards Interview location: Soapworks, Salford Quays, Manchester Are you an experienced Housing/Neighbourhood professional with a passion for making a difference in our communities? Do you want to make a real difference to peoples lives? Our organisation is all about people - the people who live in our homes, the communities we serve, and those we work with. So, it's no surprise that we recruit for attitude and behaviour which are central to us building relationships and delivering great experiences for these people. We employ colleagues who are passionate about making a difference who will take responsibility to get things done. As a not-for-profit housing association, providing affordable homes and services to more than 20,000 people across Greater Manchester. We have a strong social purpose and make it our mission to enable people to live well in their home and community. This role will help us to do this by providing effective tenancy and neighbourhoods services within the communities we serve. You will help customers achieve and maintain a successful tenancy by providing a home that's right for them and offering tailored support if and when needed. In this role, you will be responsible for <ul> <li>Managing the operational day to day running of the Neighbourhoods Team, ensuring our customer service standards are met</li> <li>Developing, delivering, and monitoring a customer focused and consistent approach to the delivery of Tenancy Management, and neighbourhood management across the locality areas.</li> <li>Promoting collaborative working and agile working practices to ensure all areas of the service are considered and supported as needed.</li> <li>Using system thinking, customer journey mapping and other relevant methods to own your service area and improve the systems and processes to be more efficient and improve the customer experience.</li> <li>Ensuring excellent case management and joint working is delivered by the team across IVH and external partnerships.</li> <li>Attending tenants and residents' association meetings, arranging and facilitating focus groups and open meetings with residents as required.</li> <li>Ensuring compliance with the Housing Acts, ASB, Crime and Policing Act and Health &amp; Safety legislation and all related statutory guidance.</li></ul>We need people who have <ul> <li> Experience of working in a similar role dealing with Tenancy Management </li> <li>Previously dealt with challenging situations and complex lifestyles </li> <li>Knowledge of Tenancy Management and Lettings processes in Social Housing </li> <li>The ability to develop positive and successful working relationships with other agencies and partnerships internal and external customers; </li> <li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; </li> <li>Strong problem solving and decision making skills </li> <li>An exceptionally high standard of customer care and service </li> <li>The ability to make a difference with aspirations to make positive impacts on people's lives and celebrate success. </li> <li>Good written, verbal, numeracy, telephone manners and IT skills (including Microsoft Office 365 ) </li> <li>Willingness to work towards a CIH level 4 qualification</li></ul>Everyone's welcome here. Our culture is inclusive, and we are committed to increasing diversity. We enable everyone to be themselves at work, so that they feel at home with us. And we trust and support people to do their best, in a role that is fulfilling and rewarding because we know that this helps us to deliver better outcomes for our customers and our colleagues. If you want to be part of our team and help us make a difference, we'd love to hear from you. #NeighbourhoodJobs #CommunityDevelopmentJobs #HousingJobs #Recruiting #ManchesterJobs About us We are a not-for-profit housing association, providing affordable homes and services to over 16,000 people across Greater Manchester. We build affordable new homes, work with partners to reduce homelessness, and support people to reach their potential. Our organisation is all about people - the people who live in our homes, the people in the communities we serve, and the people we work with. So, it's no surprise that we recruit for attitude and behaviour which are central to us delivering great experiences for everyone! We employ people who are passionate about making a difference who can take responsibility and get things done. And we have developed a culture that supports people to do this. Everyone's welcome here. Our culture is inclusive, and we are committed to increasing diversity. We enable everyone to be themselves at work so that they feel at home with us. And we trust and support people to do their best, in a role that is fulfilling and rewarding because we know that this helps us to deliver better outcomes for our customers and our colleagues. The Communities team Our Communities team pride themselves on delivering a fantastic service to our customers, representing the customer voice throughout the organisation and striving to make a real difference in people's lives! Forging strong relationships with our customers is central to what we do, none more than in our Customer Service and Support Team who assist customers with all aspects of housing, they really are a clued-up bunch! They also manage a full range of digital contact channels including live chat, social media, our app and of course the telephone so are skilled as well as knowledgeable! Our customers are important to us, and we want them to feel that way, which is why our Communities Team support residents to manage their tenancy and make sure neighbourhoods are clean, safe and places you're proud to live. It's a great feeling for the team knowing they can help to make services better for our customers! We are constantly striving to find innovative solutions to support customers and focus improve our customer experience. Whether it's developing an app, streamlining process or finding service improvements, they always have the customer at the centre of what they do! We're committed to doing what we say we'll do, keeping customers updated, building rapport and problem solving. Stats: <ul> <li>483 people moved into one of our homes last year!</li> <li>We engaged with 3,400 customers, on everything from our new cleaning contractor to building safety measures.</li> <li>90% of customers were happy with how they were treated last year!</li> <li>80% of customers were happy with their last contact with us</li> <li>We handled over 75,000 customer contacts last year!</li> <li>We continuously work with customers across the organisation including our Resident Scrutiny Panel, Customer Offer Panel and Community Champions.</li></ul>"Thank you for your interest in joining our Communities Team. For us, the Communities team is all about being reliable and respectful in the way that we interact with customer's and colleagues. The team is a tight-knit bunch who all share the same ethos, to deliver excellent customer service and have fun doing so! We are genuinely passionate about helping customers and delivering a great service to them. To do this, we give our colleagues the right training and support, offer some great benefits, and promote a positive, inclusive culture where everyone is able to deliver their best service by being their best self. If you share our goal in ensuring Customers can live well in their homes and Communities, I'd love to welcome you into the team!" Ross Powell, Head of Customers and Communities Previous Next Working here Irwell Valley Homes is a great place to work, but don't just take our word for it... find out what it's like to work here from our colleagues... Rewards we offer We offer a fantastic range of benefits which include: Refer a friend scheme Stakeholder pension scheme Up to 30 days holiday a year Two days every year to volunteer in the local community A medical cash plan Get your birthday off! £150 Perkbox allowance - plus access to hundreds of discounts and freebies Cycle to work scheme Professional membership fees paid Financial education Loans scheme for travel season tickets Savings clubs Training and coaching Counselling and well-being programme Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Accreditations Good Employment Charter Disability Confident Armed Forces Covenant Living Wage Employer Houseproud

Neighbourhood Manager

The Vacancy Full Time, Permanent Closing Date: 22nd November 2024 Support our communities. See the difference you can make in our city. At One Manchester we are passionate about providing good quality homes, great services and real opportunities for customers and communities. We are more than just a landlord. We invest in new and existing homes, provide money advice and wellbeing, employment and training support and build strong partnerships to support inclusive growth. We have an exciting position available for a Building Safety Manager to join us! You'll support the Head of Compliance to ensure compliance with Building Safety legislation. With the responsibility of managing in-scope building, ensuring policies, procedures and the relevant management systems are implemented and adhered to, to ensure regulatory compliance. As the single point of contact, you will be responsible for leasing and engaging with residence on any concerns they may have with the safety and integrity of their building. What we're looking for: <ul> <li>A relevant Fire Safety qualification accredited by the IFE or IFSM or equivalent.</li></ul><ul> <li>NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management</li></ul><ul> <li>Chartered Membership of CIH or CIOB or a degree in the construction or housing management sector (or equivalent).</li></ul><ul> <li>Experience working in a similar role</li></ul><ul> <li>Extensive Project Management experience</li></ul><ul> <li>Previously managed a team and can demonstrate change management experience.</li></ul><ul> <li>Management of external contractors consultants, customers and stakeholders</li></ul>Why take up the challenge with One Manchester? This really is a great place to work. We've bags of potential and have huge opportunities waiting to be unlocked. Supportive and flexible, we're rightly proud of our work and excited about the future. So, challenge yourself to be creative and ambitious and see the difference you can make in our great city. If this sounds like you then apply today, we'd love to hear from you! We own and manage over 12,000 homes in central, south and east Manchester. We have one purpose: to provide good quality homes, great services, and real opportunities for our customers and communities. Our role as a trusted Registered Provider of Social Housing goes well beyond putting people in safe and secure homes. That's not to say it's not one our key priorities, it's simply one of the many things we do to help our customers live happy and fulfilled lives. We put people at the heart of everything we do. We're constantly evolving as a business to ensure we're supporting our customers and communities. We focus on improving our communities by offering a range of services, including employment opportunities, building new developments, and ensuring our customers have safe homes to live in. In accordance with the aims of our Equality and Diversity strategy and organisational commitment to address the employment of underrepresented groups, One Manchester is operating 'the Rooney Rule'. This means that we aim to interview at least one ethnically diverse candidate for all roles. We will also interview at least one female candidate for all our roles within our trades and facilities teams where we experience an under representation. One Manchester strives for equality, diversity and inclusion in all that we do. We positively encourage applications for employment from eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We are transitioning to a culture where agile working will be a feature of many of our roles. We also try to support and promote a culture of flexible working where possible and practical. If you are interested in a role but require flexibility or part time hours please give us a call and we can let you know if this can be considered for a particular role. The Company We own and manage over 12,000 homes in central, south and east Manchester. We have one purpose: to provide good quality homes, great services, and real opportunities for our customers and communities. Our role as a trusted Registered Provider of Social Housing goes well beyond putting people in safe and secure homes. That's not to say it's not one our key priorities, it's simply one of the many things we do to help our customers live happy and fulfilled lives. We put people at the heart of everything we do. We're constantly evolving as a business to ensure we're supporting our customers and communities. We focus on improving our communities by offering a range of services, including employment opportunities, building new developments, and ensuring our customers have safe homes to live in. The Benefits Not only do we offer fulfilling jobs where you can see the difference our work makes in our communities, but we also offer great rewards. Visit our site for more details. Career development 27 day annual holiday Pension scheme Healthcare cash plan

Building Safety Manager

Job Description Job Title: Support Worker (Supported Housing) Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £25,965.41 (£27,112.48 is achieved after 18 months successful performance in the role) Working Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week Working Pattern: 7-day rota including some weekends and bank holidays (shifts between 8am-4pm and 2pm-10pm) Location: Newbury House, Manchester If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description. The difference you will make as a Support Worker (Supported Housing) This role is based at Newbury House. This service provides supported accommodation for entrenched rough sleepers in the Manchester area. Customers are referred through the complex needs pathway and may have complex needs such as mental health, substance misuse, addiction, and experiencing homelessness. You will provide support to our customers in a variety of ways. For example, connecting them with employability coaches and other support agencies, helping them manage their money, signing up for benefits or to move on to a more permanent home. It will be your job to help boost their confidence and support them on their journey as they rebuild their lives. Through all of this you will need to keep records of everything, so there is some admin to do. At times this role is tough, but most of the time it can be incredibly rewarding. You will need to be resilient, empathetic, and able to leave your work at work and not take it home with you. About you We are looking for someone with: <ul> <li>Experience of working with vulnerable people</li> <li>Experience of delivering structured support and risk management</li> <li>To be a team player with a caring and empathetic nature with a resilient, can-do attitude, able to work as part of a team</li> <li>An understanding of supporting vulnerable people - this could include having your own lived experience of homelessness or drug or alcohol addiction.</li> <li>Ability to work flexible hours to meet customer and business needs, which may not include normal office hours and may include lone working</li></ul>Why Riverside? At Riverside, we're a housing association with a difference - enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we've been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us. Working with us, you'll enjoy: <ul> <li>Competitive pay &amp; generous pension </li> <li>28 days holidays plus bank holidays </li> <li>Flexible working options available</li> <li>Investment in your learning, personal development and technology</li> <li>A wide range of benefits</li></ul>Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside: We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview. Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Role Profile Supporting Customers: We use Psychologically Informed approaches and Trauma Informed Care principles to support our customers to develop new ways of thinking and to make steps towards independence, by: <ul> <li>Leading on Co-producing bespoke support and move-on plans, involving key stakeholders (e.g. family/other support providers), where appropriate</li> <li>Organising and carrying out regular planned reviews of support and risk plans, or following an incident/significant change in a customer's circumstances</li> <li>Engaging customers to meet agreed outcomes and develop life skills</li> <li>Assisting customers with day-to-day support and tenancy-related matters</li> <li>Identifying and promoting opportunities for employment, education and training and supporting customers to remove barriers to accessing these opportunities</li> <li>Signposting customers to appropriate external support services, including interventions such as food banks and other community resources</li> <li>Supporting customers to be 'tenancy ready' to enable successful move on</li> <li>Supporting customers to be financially independent through budgeting plans and maximising income</li> <li>Supporting and monitoring customers' healthcare needs, ensuring appropriate contact with healthcare professionals</li> <li>Empowering customers to move towards self-management of their medication by following the medication procedure</li> <li>Leading on support initiatives including Group Work</li> <li>Ensure the safety of our customers by following local safeguarding procedures, recognizing and acting on any significant risk, and escalating appropriately</li> <li>Record and update clear, factual, accurate, strengths based customer information on the local or appropriate digital platform</li></ul>Service Delivery: <ul> <li>Facilitate the referral process into the service and assess potential new customers</li> <li>Contribute to the delivery of a housing management service, including income collection and providing customers with tenancy-related support</li> <li>Work with customers to maintain a safe environment by reporting repairs and health and safety concerns</li> <li>Clean and prepare rooms as appropriate</li> <li>Resolve difficult and challenging situations in a sensitive and informed way, balancing the needs of the individual with responsibilities for the safety of the service</li> <li>Develop and maintain local partnerships to provide a holistic range of support for customer</li> <li>Carry out day-to-day administration and operational duties</li> <li>Other Information:</li> <li>You will be required to work flexible hours to meet customer and business needs, which may not include normal office hours</li> <li>You will be required to travel to different properties within the defined area as and when required</li> <li>Use the Lone Worker system as and when necessary</li> <li>Ensure customers are safe at all times - carrying out all of your duties within Riverside's Policy and Procedure Policy and Procedure framework e.g. health &amp; safety, safeguarding, dignity at work, GDPR opportunities, cash handling, etc</li> <li>Deliver your role in line with Riverside company values - "Our Riverside Way"</li> <li>Participate in team meetings, attend regular supervisions and reflecting practice sessions</li> <li>Undertake regular training and take responsibility for continuous development to enable you to deliver your role safely</li> <li>From time to time you may be required to undertake additional duties and responsibilities in consultation with your Line Manager</li></ul>Person specification Essential <ul> <li>An understanding of the barriers faced by vulnerable and diverse customer groups and individuals with complex needs</li> <li>Experience of delivering structured support and risk management</li> <li>Be a team player with a caring, empathetic, flexible and have a resilient, can-do attitude</li> <li>Previous experience in positively resolving incidents</li> <li>Demonstrate initiative and confidence to make and act on decisions</li> <li>Competent administrative and IT skills (to be able to produce reports and other communications)</li></ul>Desirable <ul> <li>Knowledge of Psychological or Trauma Informed approaches to support</li> <li>Experience of working in challenging environments with the ability to plan, prioritise, organise tasks to achieve results</li> <li>Knowledge of current benefit systems</li> <li>Experience of working in a care and support environment</li></ul>About Us Riverside is one of the UK's leading not-for-profit social housing and regeneration organisations, owning or managing around 75,000 homes from Irvine to Kent. We are a leading provider of supported housing services, particularly for those affected by homelessness, and our track record of transforming lives and revitalising neighbourhoods dates back over 90 years. We have plans to build over 15,000 affordable homes over the next decade. Our ways of working Commitment to Diversity

Support Worker (Supported Housing)

Overview Believe in People? The best people have one thing in common. They care. At Change Grow Live, we're driven by the belief that we can truly impact the lives of our service users. We offer a safe, supportive environment, honoring each individual and working collaboratively to identify the best treatment and care options. Our core values - 'Be open, be compassionate, and be bold' - guide us daily as we help people reshape their lives, grow as individuals, and embrace life to the fullest. Are you experienced, skilled, and passionate about making a meaningful difference? We're seeking a dedicated Recovery Coordinator to engage and assess our service users, ensuring they receive timely, personalised interventions that cater to their unique needs. With this role you'll be working as part of Alcohol team, based in Tameside. CGL Tameside is an innovative and forward-thinking service with a proven track record of effectively engaging people with complex lives. Our work is centred around the principles of harm reduction, providing non-judgmental, fact-based information and advice surrounding drug and alcohol use and the associated risks. Hours: Full-time (37.5 per week) Salary: £27,449.53 - £31,529.41 dependent on experience (Based on full time hours - pro rata for part time) Responsibilities About the Role: <ul><li>Provide unwavering support to service users from their initial contact with our service throughout their treatment and recovery journey.</li><li>Implement tailored interventions aimed at reducing the harm caused by opiate use, either through group sessions or one-on-one engagement.</li><li>Ensure service users receive a comprehensive, recovery-focused detoxification plan, including pre-detox preparation and post-care support.</li><li>Collaborate with other organisations and the community to enhance the recovery resources available to service users by referring them to mutual aid groups and other networks.</li><li>Advocate for the involvement of family members, service users, and the community.</li><li>Serve as a voice for service users in accessing partnership services.</li><li>Work closely with service users to facilitate their social (re)integration, enabling them to lead fulfilling and purpose-driven lives. This includes promoting recovery, resilience, peer support, and self-determination.</li><li>Working collaboratively with our partner agencies to reach the best outcomes for our clients, including GP's and pharmacists.</li><li>Offering community based clinics for our clients</li></ul>What we are looking for: <ul><li>Possess knowledge and experience in delivering interventions for service users affected by substances and mainly opiate use.</li><li>Excel in both verbal and written communication, with proficient IT skills.</li><li>Demonstrate proactive qualities, working independently with excellent time management and prioritisation skills.</li><li>Hold a strong understanding of mental health interventions, services, and best practices.</li><li>Thrive as a supportive team player with exceptional interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating with a diverse range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders.</li><li>Exhibit the ability to navigate change effectively, always prioritising the needs of service users.</li><li>Recognise the significance of information governance processes and commit to adhering to all necessary safeguards.</li><li>Pursue continuous learning opportunities to enhance your professional knowledge and skills, while also contributing to the growth and development of your colleagues.</li><li>Have business insurance if driving. </li></ul>What We Offer: <ul><li>25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing by one day for each year of service for the first 5 years.</li><li>A dedicated 'Wellness' hour each week, access to a 'Wellness' hub, and an Employee Assistance Programme.</li><li>Participation in a contributory pension scheme.</li><li>A wide range of benefits, including discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, and more.</li><li>A warm and supportive team environment.</li><li>Extensive training, career development, and progression opportunities.</li><li>Generous refer a friend scheme.</li></ul>If this resonates with you and you're eager to embark on a fulfilling journey with Change Grow Live, we'd be delighted to connect with you. 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. If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more here Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (<a href="http://www.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.gov.uk</a>) Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,449.52 - £31,529.41) ILW / OLW /Fringe N/A - Outside London Weighting Area Interview Date 9/12/2024 Closing Date 4/12/2024 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Gemma Wainwright | <a href="mailto:Gemma.Wainwright@cgl.org.uk" target="_blank">Gemma.Wainwright@cgl.org.uk</a> | 07435845264 This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

We are looking for someone who is approachable and warm and able to connect with the young adults we support at our mental health service in South Manchester. This person will support service users to develop their skills and knowledge so that they can go on to live more independently in the community. This individual will also support the young people at the service to sustain their tenancies through encouraging them to develop their independent living skills and helping them to navigate any tenancy related issues. The successful candidate will have the ability to identify areas that a service user needs support with, work with them to devise an individual support plan for their placement, and support the young person to implement this plan. This person will be comfortable working collaboratively and creatively with tenants. They will also be non-judgemental, able to relate to the issues that young people face, have a laid back approach, be a good listener, be able to use their initiative, and be comfortable lone working and alongside others. This opportunity is perfect for someone who is interested in an exciting career in mental health, where you are assisted in developing your skills as a support worker through close supervision, corporate training, and working as part of an experienced staff team. Our Housing Support Workers help young people to: <ul> <li>Understand their tenancy responsibilities</li> <li>Live alongside others and accept the differences in people</li> <li>Develop their own awareness and skills</li> <li>Reflect on their lives and plan for the future</li> <li>Find positive move on in housing and in life</li> <li>Improve their relationships</li> <li>Achieve their potential</li> </ul>The service is situated in Wythenshawe South Manchester, with good transport links and a range of local amenities close to the service. Bus services and metro links are within a few minutes waking distance. Experience of providing care and support to individuals with mental health needs is desirable but not essential. We value a desire and commitment to work alongside young people, promoting positive change in their lives and helping them to achieve their aspirations. Vacancy Reference Number: 73952 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. - This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme. Application Instructions: To apply, candidates must complete the online application form located on our company website via the listing for the above reference numbered role. We do not accept CV's as a method of application. A list of all roles available can be located at: <a href="http://www.creativesupport.co.uk" target="_blank">www.creativesupport.co.uk</a> Completed Application Forms must be submitted to our Head Office address (below) or emailed to be considered for the vacancy. If you have not received a response to your application within 10 working days of the closing date please accept this as notification of an unsuccessful application. Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying. We do not provide outcomes for unsuccessful applications. For role or application queries please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@creativesupport.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@creativesupport.co.uk</a> Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS

Young People's Housing Support Worker

Overview When you join Hines, you will embark on a career journey fueled by vision and guided by leaders who set the standards of our industry. Our legacy is rooted in innovation and excellence, earning us a spot on Fast Company's esteemed annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies, as well as recognition as one of U.S. News &amp; World Report's Best Companies to Work For in 2024. Discover endless opportunities to grow and make your mark at Hines. Responsibilities The role of the Community Manager is to lead, coordinate, support and facilitate all site events and be the point of contact for the client, site teams and their customers. The Community Manager is responsible for creating and nurturing a culture of excellence that delivers on the provision of a best-in-class service for the account. The individual will work closely with site staff and their customers, as well as other service partners in the business, and as this role is highly visible. The role is hands on as required with the role holder being involved and supporting all aspects of events, whilst being proactive, adaptable and flexible. <ul><li>Manage the marketing strategy and annual budget</li><li>Manage social media channels and provide monthly content</li><li>Attend industry relevant networking</li><li>Attend monthly marketing update calls with the Client</li><li>Provide monthly marketing reports including social media updates, digital marketing performance, tenant liaison updates, events, PR and communication updates</li><li>Work with 3rd party suppliers to raise the building's profile</li><li>Dealing with press releases</li><li>Responsible for events management in the building</li><li>First point of contact for all events</li><li>Building relationships with event providers</li><li>To build a highly trusted relationship with the site teams and their customers ensuring our delivery is proactive and engaging. Listen and promptly act appropriately and constantly collaborate</li></ul>Qualifications Minimum Requirements include: <ul><li>Experience in an events environment and marketing</li><li>Experience in event coordination</li><li>The ideal candidate will thrive in a quick moving, ambiguous environment, have an extraordinary attention to detail, while still working under tight deadlines. They will be collaborative, supportive, and skilled in handling multiple, complex, concurrent events</li><li>Outstanding customer service skills and orientation</li><li>Proficient in MS Office and Outlook, and possess excellent written and verbal communication and people skills</li><li>Must be able to demonstrate flexibility in relation to type of works carried out and availability with events often operating out of hours</li><li>An excellent customer focused manner at all times</li><li>Ability to be proactive and to possess strategic thinking and planning skills</li><li>Strong communication skills, leadership, teamwork, analysis, judgment, and customer focus</li><li>Able to evaluate priorities and re-juggle as appropriate</li><li>Able to resolve conflict and communicate intentions clearly</li><li>Deliver on time and with high quality results</li><li>A proven team player at ease with sleeves rolled up approach</li><li>Experience being involved with Workplace or Facilities operations at an event level</li><li>Excellent PC skills, proficient in Microsoft office</li><li>Customer focused</li><li>Good communicator - both written and verbal</li><li>Assertive, proud, positive</li><li>Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity</li><li>Fluent or first language English is required (written and oral)</li></ul>Closing At Hines, we strive for excellence as a leading global real estate investment manager, driven by our by our belief that real estate is fundamentally about people. Our diverse portfolio spans $93.2 billion¹ of assets across such property types as living, office, retail, mixed-use, logistics and life science projects - all designed to enhance value, connection and inspiration. Our strategic approach integrates local expertise with global knowledge, taking calculated risks aligned with our convictions to exceed expectations and tailor solutions to our clients' needs. While our projects are renowned for enhancing cities and pioneering sustainable practices, we recognize that the true driving force behind Hines' success is our 5,000 dedicated employees in 30 countries who draw on our 65-year history to build the world forward. This is why we prioritize investing in our people, offering comprehensive training, competitive compensation, robust benefits and generous vacation packages. By centering our focus on the growth and wellbeing of our team, we cultivate an inclusive environment where everyone, including our clients, can thrive. Hines is proud to be named to Fast Company's prestigious annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2024. ¹Includes both the global Hines organization and RIA AUM as of December 31, 2023. We are an equal opportunity employer and support workforce diversity. No calls or emails from third parties at this time please.

Community Manager

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. 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 £29,582 per annum </li> <li>Annual pay scale increase</li> <li> 27 days holiday (rising to 32 over 5 years' service) + bank holidays</li> <li>Hybrid working</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 is made.

Neighbourhood Officer

Salary: £26,250 Contract:Permanent Location: Liverpool Hours: Full Time 37.5 hours You are required to have a valid UK driving licence for this role. On behalf of the Home Office, Serco manages the Asylum Accommodation and Support Services Contract (AASC) for the North West. We focus on assisting individuals through the asylum system, ensuring that vulnerable asylum seekers have access to the support they need along with a high standard of accommodation. Our Housing Officers (HO's) are responsible for ensuring compliance with the AASC Contract, company policies, processes, and procedures through their liaison with Staff, Service Users, Landlords, External Agencies and Partners. This is a static role within the Liverpool area ensuring that the property within the allocated location is safe, habitable, fit for purpose and fully equipped in accordance with AASC Standards. This role is suited to someone with a solid work history dealing with people face to face and enjoys a demanding workload where you get to utilise your organisations skills whilst remaining calm under pressure and supporting our service users. You will be expected to take on a range of responsibilities such as: Complete a Monthly Inspection of all Properties within the allocated portfolio in accordance with the standard defined within the AASC Contract and property standards guide. Manage on-boarding and withdrawal of properties within allocated portfolio in accordance with the Housing Officer Local Operating Procedures (LOP). Report all property faults identified, correctly categorising them for appropriate response. Complete all minor Property repairs within the scope enabled by training, experience and the toolkit and spares provided. Administration of operational cash to enable the completion of tasks such as topping up of utility meters &amp; emergency cash payments. Respond to customer complaints What you'll need to do the role Due to the nature of the role Security clearance at Counter Terrorism Check level and Criminal Record Bureau checks are required (all offers of employment are subject to security clearance checks and approval by the Home Office). Whilst experience in a previous property related role is beneficial, this isn't a requirement, more importantly is your desire and enthusiasm to make a difference. You will be expected to take on a variety of tasks to support our service users and some may be challenging - dealing with anti-social behaviours, medical needs, management of child safeguarding needs etc. You will have strong communication skills and be confident managing conflict. Why Serco A place you can make an impact: The nature of our business means you will do interesting work that matters - delivering essential services that touch people's lives A place you can count on: Working for a globally operating business delivering essential services across 5 vital sectors, your next opportunity and challenge won't be hard to find. A place for you: You'll become an integral member of a well-defined and supportive team, who believe passionately in the value of our work. What we offer Pension upto - 6% Employee Assistance Programme Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services A company passionate about diversity and inclusion Serco Benefits package A safe and supportive culture A company passionate about diversity and inclusion All Serco employees must ensure that their current line manager is aware of their application. For confidential enquiries please contact MyHR. Serco are Disability Confident Leader employers and are committed to employing and retaining people with disabilities. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000. #aasccareers About Serco At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone. By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks - SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT &amp; Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging. Apply Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000. At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the 'Ban the Box' pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.

Housing officer

Location: Chester inc Ellesmere Port Salary: £26,250.00 Working hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week (typical working hours Mon - Fri 08:00 - 18:00. You will be required to be on call rota on average every 10 weeks) You are required to have a valid UK driving licence for this role. You will be provided with a company car. On behalf of the Home Office, Serco manages the Asylum Accommodation and Support Services Contract (AASC) for the North West of England. We focus on assisting individuals through the asylum system, ensuring that vulnerable asylum seekers have access to the support they need along with a high standard of accommodation. Our Housing Officers (HO's) are responsible for ensuring compliance with the AASC Contract, company policies, processes, and procedures through their liaison with Staff, Service Users, Landlords, External Agencies and Partners. You will be covering multiple areas in the North West region Inc Chester &amp; Ellesmere Port. Ensuring that all properties within the allocated portfolio are safe, habitable, fit for purpose and fully equipped in accordance with AASC Standards. There is a requirement to operate an Emergency On-Call system outside of normal working hours amongst all Housing Officers on a rota basis. This role is suited to someone with a solid work history dealing with people face to face and enjoys a demanding workload where you get to utilise your organisations skills whilst remaining calm under pressure and supporting our service users. You will be expected to travel between properties in the Chester &amp; Elesmere Port areas so you must hold a valid UK drivers' licence and be enthusiastic about taking on a range of accountabilities such as: <ul> <li>Complete a Monthly Inspection of all Properties within the allocated portfolio in accordance with the standard defined within the AASC Contract and property standards guide.</li> <li>Manage on-boarding and withdrawal of properties within allocated portfolio in accordance with the Housing Officer Local Operating Procedures (LOP).</li> <li>Report all property faults identified, correctly categorising them for appropriate response.</li> <li>Complete all minor Property repairs within the scope enabled by training, experience and the toolkit and spares provided.</li> <li>Administration of operational cash to enable the completion of tasks such as topping up of utility meters &amp; emergency cash payments.</li> <li>Respond to customer complaints</li></ul>What you'll need to do the role Due to the nature of the role, Criminal Record Bureau checks are required (all offers of employment are subject to security clearance checks and approval by the Home Office). Whilst experience in a previous property related role is beneficial, this isn't a requirement, more importantly is your desire and enthusiasm to make a difference. You will be expected to take on a variety of tasks to support our service users and some may be challenging - dealing with anti-social behaviours, medical needs, management of child safeguarding needs etc. You will have strong communication skills and be confident managing conflict. Why Serco Meaningful and vital work: As part of a highly collaborative team, you'll be able to strongly influence hiring managers efforts that help us deliver vital services. A world of opportunity: Working for a globally operating business delivering essential services across 5 vital sectors, your next opportunity and challenge won't be hard to find. Great people: You'll become an integral member of a well-defined and supportive team, who believe passionately in the value of our work. What we offer <ul> <li>Pension Upto - 6%</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme</li> <li>Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services</li> <li>A company passionate about diversity and inclusion</li> <li>Serco Benefits package</li> <li>A safe and supportive culture</li> <li>A company passionate about diversity and inclusion</li></ul>#aasccareers About Serco At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone. By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks - SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT &amp; Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging. Apply Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000. At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the 'Ban the Box' pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.

Housing Officer

Job Title: Senior Residential Practitioner - Children's Home Where you will be based: Walkden, Greater Manchester The Service Users: Children aged 7 to 17 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and Mild Learning Difficulties The Company: <ul><li>Size of company: Medium-sized</li><li>Type: Private</li><li>Number of children's homes in the group: 5+</li><li>Other services they offer: Residential care, Educational support, Therapeutic services, Support Living </li><li>Company Ofsted track record: Good across all homes and striving for Outstanding</li><li>Growth Plans: Currently expanding their services to support more children and young people across The North East and North West</li><li>Ethos / Values: Dedicated to providing the best possible outcomes for children, promoting a nurturing and supportive environment</li></ul>What does Progression look like: Opportunities for career advancement within the company, including roles such as Deputy Manager and Registered Manager and Regional Managers Working Week and Pay: <ul><li>Hours: Condensed shifts of two days on, four days off.</li><li>Sleeps: Included in the condensed shift pattern Approx 6 to 8 Sleeps per Month paid at £52 per sleep</li><li>Salary: £14.50 per hours Total take-home upto £41,184pa</li></ul>Other benefits: <ul><li>Excellent health and wellbeing benefits</li><li>Discounted gym memberships</li><li>Auto-enrolment into the Company pension scheme</li><li>Additional leave at 2 years and 5 years of service</li></ul>Induction: An in-depth induction, welcome program, and fully supported development opportunities. Training: Access to a comprehensive Training Academy for ongoing professional development. What you will need/None-Negotiables: <ul><li>Qualifications: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or Level 3 Children &amp; Young People Workforce Diploma with social care pathway. (Level 3 Diploma in Adult social care may be considered if work experience with children can be demonstrated)</li><li>Experience: Ideally experience in the Residential Children's Services sector or similar setting working with children with challenging behaviour.</li><li>Driving Licence: Required </li><li>Fluent in English: Speaking and also the ability to understand different UK dialects.</li><li>Min Age: 22/23</li></ul>How to Apply: If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client's professional and dedicated team, they encourage you to apply today. To apply for this rewarding opportunity, click the apply button or contact us for more information. For more information or a confidential chat, please contact Sam at: Phone: 01423 393 019 Email: <a href="mailto:samuel@sgscare.co.uk" target="_blank">samuel@sgscare.co.uk</a>

Senior Residential Practitioner

About The Role The Support Worker will provide a structured, personalised resettlement service to every service user at Mildmay House. To seek to support service users who have experienced homelessness to move into their own homes in a planned and supported way. To offer advice, training, information and one-to-one/group support to help service users through this process. The support offered very much depends on the individual, but can include advice on housing rights, accompanying individuals to meetings, and practical support to move in, such as obtaining furniture and setting up payment plans for household bills. Ensure that service users who are ready to move on are given the security and support to maximise their independence, dignity and choice, in accordance with the aims and objectives of the project. Please note this is a full time role working on a rota basis - generally a week of day shifts, a week of night shifts and working every other weekend. What you will be doing: <ul> <li>Providing service users with information on housing options, assist them to make applications for accommodation, advocate on their behalf with housing providers and accompany them to interviews and viewings if appropriate</li> <li>Acting as a key-worker to a caseload of residents, enabling them to take ownership of their journey with Salvation Army Homes</li> <li>Ensuring that clients receive the necessary practical help to move in, either directly or through liaison with other support services. This would include, personal and housing benefit claims, assistance with community care grants, domestic fuel connections etc</li> <li>Carrying out a strengths-based assessment with applicants, facilitating the co-production of a person-centred plan, that enables individuals to achieve their goals and aspirations and the opportunity to identify and develop their talents</li> <li>Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with specialists and agencies who might offer resources, funding, or individual services relevant to service user needs, e.g. Registered Social Landlords, Local Authority, Community Psychiatric Services, Benefit Agency and other government agencies, referral agencies, charitable trusts, other voluntary agencies. </li></ul>About the Service: Mildmay House is a 47 bed supported accommodation service for single homeless males and females aged 16 upwards, clients who live at our service come from a variety of backgrounds/circumstances including relationship breakdowns, rough sleeping, mental health, drugs &amp; alcohol use. At Mildmay we seek to provide a warm, respectful and supportive environment for clients. We want every person who walks through the door to feel that Mildmay is their home from Day 1. Staff aim to support and encourage clients throughout their stay/journey with us as they move towards independent living. What our Staff Say: I love working at Mildmay House because there is never a dull moment. The relationships that are developed with the clients are extremely important and I think that it is one of the key things that supports us truly transform lives. This role is known internally as Support Worker About You A Support Worker will instinctively share Salvation Army Homes delivery values and behaviours, loving your work, helping people to thrive and always finding a way to be effective.You will need to: <ul> <li>Have experience of or knowledge related to working with homeless people</li> <li>Have experience of working with clients to overcome the barriers to effective resettlement</li> <li>Proven ability to network with outside agencies and develop partnerships that support effective resettlement.</li> <li>Proven capacity to deal successfully with difficult and complex situations</li> <li>Capacity to understand individual action plans, personal development programmes and need and risk assessment</li> <li>Be a confident and capable communicator, not fazed by difficult situations</li> <li>Be able to build trusting, professional relationships and have a high level of resilience.</li> <li>Take an asset-based approach to empowering people to develop their skills, strengths and talents.</li></ul>Benefits of working as a Support Worker: <ul> <li>26 days annual leave rising to 31 days</li> <li>£100 when you start work, plus £250 at 6 months' service and another £250 at 12 months' service</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. Salvation Army Homes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. 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.

Homelessness Support Worker

About the job PIA Co-Ordinator We are going through a fantastic period of growth and to support this growth we are looking to hire a PIA Coordinator to join our organisation. What were looking for? We are looking for an organised, self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Manchester Build Team. This hybrid role would suit someone who has previous experience with Openreach PIA processes. Sitting within the Project Management function the role will involve co-ordination of PIA activities between the planning, management and delivery functions and will play an integral part in the success of the PIA product deployment. As the department develops, opportunities for progression will arise. What will you be doing? <ul><li>Collaborating with our internal teams as point of contact for all aspects of the PIA journey.</li><li>Translate survey and design information to facilitate creation of NOIs</li><li>Undertake administration of the Openreach PIA CP portal along with and Joint User Pole agreements</li><li>Be responsible for the tracking and wider distribution of all NOIs, NAs, SPOs, MIs, Whereabouts</li><li>Communicate between multiple teams to ensure a coherent and efficient PIA journey is in place</li><li>Responding to queries and requests from across the business to support delivery</li><li>Supporting the development of project processes, workflows, and efficiency improvements in relation to PIA</li><li>General PIA Administration duties</li><li>Communication of updates/new releases to the wider business and maintenance of internal systems</li></ul>What is in it for you? <ul><li>28 days holidays per annum including bank holidays</li><li>Pension.</li><li>Life and disability cover</li><li>Were a young, dynamic and fast-growing business with excellent career progression opportunities on offer.</li></ul>

PIA Co-Ordinator

ABOUT GREYSTAR Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate company offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing, logistics, and life sciences sectors. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates more than $290 billion of real estate in 247 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, manages more than 857,400 units/beds globally, and has a robust institutional investment management platform comprised of more than $76 billion of assets under management, including over $34 billion of development assets. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit <a href="http://www.greystar.com" target="_blank">www.greystar.com</a>. JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY You will run an autonomous business unit taking overall responsibility and accountability for the operations including team members, daily activities, and the resources of the property to achieve established budgeted financial and operational goals. Leading the team by example your focus will be to build a vibrant, safe and welcoming community our residents enjoy being part of. JOB DESCRIPTION Key Role Responsibilities <ul><li>Acts as a role model at all times by demonstrating the core values</li><li>Leads the team to create positive memorable experiences by exceeding expectations for all residents.</li><li>Works in partnership with marketing to shape local marketing and leasing strategies based on relevant market data to achieve the property's occupancy and revenue goals</li><li>Ensures marketing campaigns, advertising and promotional activities are effectively implemented</li><li>Establishes relationships with internal and external stakeholders (sales, marketing, groups, universities) communicating regularly with representatives, ensuring the community's compliance with pertinent regulations and providing performance data and reporting</li><li>Actively seeks interaction and contact with residents to proactively seek to improve service delivery and ensure community events enhance the overall resident experience.</li><li>Meets targeted revenues by making rate recommendations based on market data and monitors payments.</li><li>Prepares and forecasts annual budgets by analyzing financial statements, reviewing marketing information, and accessing operational reports.</li><li>Manages the financial performance; attending regular P&amp;L reviews with stakeholders.</li><li>Promotes investor satisfaction and retention through timely variance reporting in respect of budgeted and actual spending and on-going communication about the performance of the properties, and responds with urgency to client/owner concerns, questions, issues, and requests.</li><li>Promotes resident satisfaction and retention by ensuring a timely response to questions, requests and complaints in a timely manner, and taking appropriate action to resolve and address service issues. </li><li>Assesses team member training needs and ensure thorough understanding of systems and adherence to policies</li><li>Develops capability of team members in order to meet key performance goals and future succession requirements.</li><li>Originates, approves and submits purchase orders and processes invoices from vendors, contractors and service providers for payment and manages communication with finance team members and other stakeholders as required.</li><li>Oversees the tenancy management process by coordinating periodic apartment inspections, evicting residents, and imposing and collecting late fees and other charges within the terms of the agreement.</li><li>Works hand in hand with Health &amp; Safety to drive a safety culture by managing and monitoring the appropriate health &amp; safety and compliance activities including the incident reporting system and ensures that the community operates in a safe and risk free environment.</li><li>Ensures the operation of the community complies with Company policies and procedures and any laws and regulations governing housing operations and residential lettings.</li><li>Manages planned and reactive maintenance and refurbishments engaging marketing and capital projects teams to ensure timely resident communication and completion to a high standard within agreed budgets and timescales.</li><li>Conducts regular community walkabouts and inspections and takes appropriate actions to ensure that the physical aspects of the property, grounds, buildings, and amenities meet established standards for safety, cleanliness, and general appearance and appeal. </li></ul>About You Knowledge &amp; Qualifications <ul><li>Good level of general education</li><li>Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel and Outlook.</li><li>Proficiency in using property management software. Training will however, be provided.</li><li>A knowledge and understanding of UK Health and Safety policies preferably with some form of recognised training i.e. IOSH or NEBOSH.</li></ul>Experience &amp; Skills <ul><li>Experience of successfully driving leasing performance and managing operations within the property sector or similar environment.</li><li>Proven experience in managing site financials, including but not limited to budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.</li><li>Experience of leading a team and a proven track record in delivering service excellence in a similar management role/ environment.</li><li>Detailed knowledge of Landlord/Tenant Legislation.</li><li>A strong team player but capable of working autonomously and taking ownership.</li><li>Excellent organisation skills with the ability to multi task and prioritise, with a focus on ensuring time delivery of results in all facets of the role.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Numerical skills necessary to complete the above activities.</li><li>Demonstrated management and leadership skills sufficient to recruit, lead, direct, evaluate and manage team members to achieve high performance, including maintenance specialists.</li><li>Self and culturally aware and able to adapt relationship building, communications and negotiation skills to suit audience.</li><li>Flexible approach to working in a fast-paced environment and adaptable to thriving in a changing environment.</li><li>Enthusiasm to deliver an exceptional experience to stakeholders and continuously improve knowledge of self and others.</li></ul>

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