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Investigators£45,960.25 plus excellent benefits<a>Home-based with some attendance at staff meetings and events</a>With increasing numbers of residents requesting our support to investigate and help resolve their complaints, we’re substantially adding to our team of Investigators.The Investigator role sits within the Dispute Resolution function which is responsible for conducting fair, impartial and independent investigations into complaints brought to the Ombudsman by residents.Using attention to detail, logical and inquisitorial thinking, Investigators assess landlord responses to complaints against policy, procedure, legislation and any relevant good practice and make decisions about the landlord’s handling of the substantive issue of complaint and its complaint handling.&nbsp;With clear, concise and plain language skills Investigators communicate the outcome of decisions, orders and recommendations to all involved parties within an appropriate timescale, ensuring that work is of a high quality and meets our casework standards.Working independently and using your own initiative,&nbsp;you will use your investigative skills and excellent customer care skills to investigate housing complaints within the jurisdiction of the Housing Ombudsman.&nbsp; You will define the outstanding issues of complaint and write clear and concise investigation reports. A proportion of our residents are vulnerable and you will be responsible for guiding them through the process.On completion of the investigation, you will use guidance and insight to make appropriate recommendations that put things right for the resident where there has been a failure. You will also use your insights and experience to make creative but reasonable recommendations to influence the future of the landlord’s complaint handling where improvements are identified. In addition, Investigators are responsible for sharing knowledge and insight gathered from their caseload to ensure that best practice and areas for improvement are identified and addressed.For this key remit, you will offer the proven ability to analyse large volumes of complex information at pace in order to reach fair and balanced decisions. This skill may stem from your experience within the social housing sector, an ombudsman, legal and / or regulatory body. You’ll need excellent communication skills, including experience in producing high quality written reports, as well as the proven ability to actively listen to customers, including those that are vulnerable.Housing law knowledge will be an asset, though it is your ability to reach fair findings within a high volume, fast-paced and target driven environment that is essential.In addition to the salary offered, we also offer a range of other benefits including a commitment to a healthy work / life balance, including a 35-hour working week. Roles available on a full-time or a part-time (17.5 hours per week) basis.It’s an exciting time to join us and to contribute your skills to improving residents’ lives and landlords’ services.For further details, please click apply and download the information pack.&nbsp;CLOSING DATE: 23.59 on Monday 20th January 2025.We are committed to providing equality of opportunity. We have an environment that is inclusive and recognises the value of difference in the workplace.

Investigators

Job description Post Ref: CC178 Calderdale Council, are pleased to offer the opportunity to undertake the role of Independent Living Officer (ILO) within the Reablement Team. The role has been redesigned and regraded to encourage people who are thinking about a career in Health and Social Care, combining elements of Occupational Therapy, modern approaches to community rehabilitation, reablement and the innovative use of Assistive Technology to support impendence and community inclusion. These roles have been regraded to reflect the new approaches we are developing and can be the first step in a rewarding career, covering a variety of professional roles in health and local government. If you are at the beginning of your career and exploring different options before you make the decision about your future, or if you have the life experience, thinking about a career change and willing to learn new skills that will take you into areas of work you didn't know existed, please contact us for a further conversation. The new team will need to be highly professional, committed to continuous improvement, outcome driven, quality focused with the prospect of future career opportunities? We embrace innovation and encourage performance. We are keen to recruit Independent Living Officers with shared values and behaviours that remain at the heart of everything we do. The reablement team consists of a range of health and social care professionals and supports a Home First pathway and aims to: • Provide reablement to people in their own homes - including assessment and provision of equipment, aids and adaptations, assistive technology. • Reduce preventable admissions to hospital. • Reduce length of stays in hospital by supporting safe and timely discharges using a Home First model. • Provide a person-centred approach to optimise independence and confidence, enable recovery and prevent a decline in functional ability. • Undertake assessment for longer term care for those requiring on-going support. The role of ILO will be to support people to live as independently as possible through engagement, assessment and provision of equipment and aids to support independent living. You will assess, provide and install aids, equipment, adaptations, personal care, medicines management, rehabilitation exercises and support for carers to meet identified needs to support people to live safely at home and maximise independence. Closing Date: 12th February 2025 Interview Date: 18th Feb 2025 As part of our Vision (<a href="https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/" target="_blank">https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/</a>) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a varie-ty of flexible working / job share opportunities. On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change. Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised be-fore being seen by the selection panel. For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub | Calderdale Council We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, an early submission is advised.

Independent Living Officer (Reablement Service)

The Role Our Independent Living Advisors provide high quality information, advice and support to both referring Health &amp; Social Care professionals and vulnerable eligible customers who are considering participating in Self Directed Support Schemes, Independent Living Schemes, Personal Health Budgets and self-funded/private clients, over a designated area. We are looking for individuals with a background in social care who can support adults with disabilities to live independently in their local communities. This is a remote working position for 21.75 hours a week, however, you need to be based in the Cheshire East area due to the requirement to travel for community engagement. Please follow the link for further details - Independent Living Advisor Who We Are Here at PeoplePlus, our health and social care support services enable thousands of people to live independently across England and Wales each year. These trusted services and our dedicated teams empower people - at whatever stages of their life - to live more independent, happier lives. We work closely with people to understand their needs, make sure their voices are heard and provide well-rounded and tailored support to help them thrive. Our current services include <ul> <li>Independent Living Services across England and Wales</li> <li>Gloucestershire Carers' Hub</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Our unique trademarked wellbeing 'YouCan' programme</li> </ul>Today, we deliver independent living and care support services across England and Wales and help to shape future services by sharing our expertise and the thoughts of the people we help with local and central governments. We are extremely proud to be a Silver accredited Investors in People organisation. This means that at PeoplePlus, the right principles are in place but more than that, it means our people and leaders are making active efforts to make sure that there's real consistency and everyone in the organisation can feel the effects. Please follow the link for further details - Independent Living Advisor

PeoplePlus Current Vacancy - Independent Living Adviser

We are currently recruiting an experienced Neighbourhood Housing Officer to join us on a permanent part time basis. You will deliver a high quality housing management service and making a real difference to our customers and the communities that they live in. Hours: Wednesday afternoon, Thursday &amp; Friday full day You will cover: Huddersfield, Sheffield &amp; Rotherham and will be expected to cover at the Huddersfield hub every Thursday. About us We are social housing landlord and think our vision of Improving Lives Incommunities says it all! Working to provide great homes in great neighbourhoods, we manage more than 22,600 homes across Yorkshire and are proud to collaborate with our customers, communities, local and national stakeholders to achieve this. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, inspiring our thinking and guiding our plans and actions. This year will see us continue to focus on our 2 year plan to 2024. Our plan puts customers at the heart of what we do, providing great places to live and work, with homes that they are proud to live in. Duties <ul> <li>Deliver a high-quality housing management service that helps customers to live well and enjoy their home and neighbourhood by offering assistance and ensuring that Incommunities duties as a landlord are fulfilled.</li> <li>Co-ordinate a full range of housing services, to ensure that our neighbourhoods are clean, safe, welcoming places where people want to live.</li> <li>Spend 80% of your time out in our neighbourhoods.</li> <li>Take ownership for your neighbourhood patch, ensuring services are delivered to a high standard and identifying where works are required on properties and common areas.</li> <li>Complete property inspections and tenancy checks to ensure tenancy obligations are being adhered to and tenancy records are up to date.</li> <li>Identify when customers are not meeting their tenancy obligations and put in place action plans to resolve, including the management of ASB and tenancy breaches.</li> <li>Identify any support needs for individual customers and refer internally or externally as necessary, including making safeguarding referrals.</li> <li>Ensure that risks, including gas and electrical compliance and fire safety are identified and managed in accordance with regulatory requirements. </li> <li>Develop and co-ordinate neighbourhood action plans, with the wider business and in consultation with customers</li> <li>Proactively develop and sustain positive working relationships with key stakeholders to deliver safe and clean neighbourhoods, this includes partnerships with local police, local authorities and other agencies/organisations . </li> <li>Work and contribute to investment/other projects when required.</li> <li>Proactively and effectively respond to and reduce complaints, ensuring a focus on de-escalation and an improvement in customer satisfaction.</li> <li>Ensure all services are delivered in a tailored manner taking into account our customers diverse needs.</li> <li>Make a positive contribution to your neighbourhoods by identifying where local investment could contribute to the prevention of crime and ASB or where adult and youth enrichment activities could improve the lives of residents. </li> <li>Develop knowledge and awareness of social housing and community issues including case law, best practice, current legislation and national initiatives</li> <li>Ensure all records both digital and manual are updated promptly and accurately. </li> </ul>Requirements <ul> <li>Experience of dealing with customers face to face in a housing related role</li> <li>Experience of working with customers and stakeholders to deliver sustainable improvements and positive outcomes for communities.</li> <li>Previous experience of taking ownership of, dealing with and de-escalating complaints.</li> <li>Knowledge of dealing with anti-social behavior complaints </li> <li>A passion for delivering excellent customer service and making a difference to the peoples lives.</li> <li>Experience in a customer service environment and resolving complex customer cases and challenging situations, demonstrating empathy, professionalism and diplomacy.</li> <li>Awareness of customers diverse needs </li> <li>Flexible and adaptable approach to a changing and varied workload</li> <li>Demonstrable experience in the ability to write and communicate clearly and appropriately to different audiences. </li> <li>Ability to gather, record and analyse data, using manual and electronic systems including microsoft packages.</li> <li>Excellent organisation, project management and time management skills </li> <li>Ability to prioritise, manage your own workload and to meet deadlines </li> <li>Self-motivated, driven and skilled at taking ownership </li> </ul>Benefits <ul> <li>Salary of £15,075 up to £16,799 per year dependant on experience </li> <li>Essential car user allowance plus mileage </li> <li>West Yorkshire Pension Fund membership - Current employer contribution is 15.5%</li> <li>28 days annual leave that increases with service plus bank holidays (pro rata)</li> <li>Option to buy and sell annual leave </li> <li>Training, development, and qualification opportunities</li> <li>Our Hub: our wellbeing and benefits site, with exclusive access to discounts and savings (at over 800 retailers)</li> <li>Corporate health scheme membership </li> <li>Access to an Employee Assistance Programme</li> <li>Cycle to work scheme</li> <li>Local gym membership discounts.</li> <li>A team of trained Mental Health First Aiders who are available for colleagues to contact for support</li> </ul>If you have applied for a Neighbourhood Housing Officer role at Incommunities in the last 6 months, you need not re-apply. We are an equal opportunity employer but beyond characteristics protected by law, we welcome and value applicants from diverse backgrounds, abilities and perspectives. Incommunities is also recognised as 'Committed' to being Menopause Friendly. The Menopause Friendly Accreditation recognises inclusive employers that build awareness and understanding of how menopause can have an effect at work and shows we take the wellbeing of our colleagues seriously. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Neighbourhood Housing Officer - 17.5 hours

The vacancy 35 hours per week Monday - Friday (wherever possible we are open to suggestion on the working hours and are happy to consider flexible job requirements such as job share, reduced hours, compressed hours etc., just let us know as part of your application) Enhanced DBS check working with Adults Closing date: 12.00 noon Friday 24th January 2024 Interview date: Wednesday 29th January 2024 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 an agile, flexible culture which supports people to do this. As a not-for-profit housing association, we provide 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. This role will help us to do this by providing monitoring and support in connection with tenants well-being and housing management needs. In this role, you will be responsible for: <ul> <li>Delivering a brilliant service to customers living in our older people's independent living schemes</li></ul><ul> <li>Provide intensive 'on scheme' housing management and support services to customers living in our buildings, ensuring provision of excellent services and safeguarding.</li></ul><ul> <li>Ensure that the building is compliant with health and safety and that all repairs and planned works are carried out to an appropriate standard.</li></ul>We need people who have: <ul> <li>excellent communication skills;</li></ul><ul> <li>an understanding of professional boundaries and safeguarding;</li></ul><ul> <li>experience of working in a fast-paced environment and able to meet deadlines;</li></ul><ul> <li>strong organisational skills;</li></ul><ul> <li>resilience and compassion, as you'll work with people with complex needs;</li></ul><ul> <li>a flexible attitude towards your working hours (in the event of an emergency situation);</li></ul>An enhanced DBS Disclosure check is required for this role and the ability to drive and have access to a car; 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. So, if you have a great rapport with people and can make a difference - we'd love you to join our team! #ServicesandSupportCoordinator #IndependentLiving #ManchesterJobs #housingjobs #Recruiting 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 ICL team Our Independent &amp; Community Living team pride themselves on delivering a fantastic service to our customers, providing accommodation-based services to adults and young people across Greater Manchester, and striving to make a real difference in people's lives! Forging positive and supportive relationships with our customers is central to what we do, none more than in our Community &amp; Independent Living team, where we provide supported housing and independent living schemes for customers of all ages and with a variety of support needs. Whether our team are on-site 24-hours a day supporting young people living with Autism and ADHD, working at one of our fantastic independent living schemes for older people, or based at our specialist service for people with memory loss and dementia, we ensure our customers are at the heart of the services we provide, supporting them to develop and maintain their independence. As well as working to support our customers, our team also makes sure the services we run are great places to live and really call 'home'. Safety is always a priority, and our teams take a proactive role in making sure homes are always safe, secure and well managed. It's a great feeling for the team knowing they can help to make services better for our customers! Stats: <ul> <li>We provide over 300 places for people with additional support needs to live well</li> <li>We have homes and services in eight local authorities across Greater Manchester</li> <li>We provide nearly 500 homes across 12 schemes for older people in our Independent Living service</li> <li>We work with over 20 different partners to provide specialist support services in our communities</li></ul>"Thank you for your interest in joining our Independent &amp; Community Living team. For us, the Independent &amp; Community Living team is all about being reliable, respectful and proactive in the way that we interact with our customer's and other colleagues. The team is dedicated to providing the best support services to our customers, understanding their needs and building trusting professional relationships that really make the difference. We are 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!" Andrew White, Head of Independent &amp; Community Living 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: Training and coaching 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 Occupational Health Employee Assistant Program Financial education Loans scheme for travel season tickets Cycle to work scheme Accreditations Good Employment Charter Disability Confident Armed Forces Covenant Living Wage Employer Houseproud

Housing and Support Coordinators (Independent Living / Sheltered Housing) X2

Vacancy Name Recovery Coordinator Vacancy No VN4774 Employment Type Permanent Hours Per Week 37.00 Work Pattern Monday to Friday Location Unity Building 30 Location Region West Yorkshire Location City Bradford Location Postal Code BD1 3DN Interview Date Job Details Recovery Coordinator Location: 30 Manningham Lane, Bradford BD1 3DN Join our successful New Vision Bradford service as a Recovery Co-ordinator and become a part of a team committed to helping individuals achieve and maintain abstinence from issues with alcohol and other drugs. New Vision Bradford is a collaborative service, including key partners Waythrough, Bridge, Project 6 and Create Strength Group, who provides a safe environment for people to develop life skills and confidence, ultimately enabling them to rebuild their lives and become active, contributing members of the Bradford community. About the role... The role of a Recovery Coordinator is to manage a caseload, devising, implementing, and reviewing ongoing recovery plans and treatment. liaising with the full range of workers and skills within the team, including family members and significant others as appropriate. You will help set goals in recovery and help people achieve their goals, in a safe and supportive way. Recovery coordination is a diverse and rewarding role, which includes key duties such as:<ul><li>Facilitate and promote individuals progression from initial engagement, through structured treatment, to self-sustained recovery.</li><li>Manage an adult caseload of alcohol dependent clients.</li><li>Devising, implementing and reviewing ongoing recovery and treatment plans.</li><li>Reduce alcohol-related harm to individuals and to the wider community. </li><li>Working collaboratively with key partners and colleagues to achieve the best health and wellbeing outcomes for individuals.</li><li>Scripting.</li></ul>To view the full job description and person specification, please click here. Please be advised, if you are viewing this role on Indeed, the link to the job description will not work. Please click the 'Apply via Company Website' button to be redirected to our careers page, where you will be able to view the job description in full. The salary advertised below demonstrates the full earning potential for this role, starting salaries will allow for pay progression within the pay band. Who we are... Waythrough (Formerly Humankind) launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support. We have almost 200 services around England - and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people. Bringing together two big organisations is not a small task and it'll take a while to fully integrate our systems, processes and approaches. That's why you will notice the jobs here are still branded 'Humankind'. Next year we'll be fully integrating our recruitment systems but for now they are separate. Thanks for bearing with us - and don't forget to check out the Waythrough (Formerly Humankind) jobs on the Richmond Fellowship and Aquarius job site <a href="https://recoveryfocus.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Recovery_Focus_Careers" target="_blank">https://recoveryfocus.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Recovery_Focus_Careers</a>. What can Waythrough (Formerly Humankind) offer you? 🎁 A rewarding role that allows you to make a tangible impact in your community. 🌲 Opportunity for professional growth and development in the field of substance misuse and criminal justice. 🤝🏽 Collaborative and supportive work environment. 🏖 Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years' service) 📅 Annual leave purchase scheme 💰 Enhanced occupational sick pay % Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension 👪 Death in service benefit Free Will writing 👓 Eyecare vouchers 🛍 Blue light card discount 💡 Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses 🏠 Work-life balance- flexible working and family-friendly policies 🏃 Happy, Healthy You! - our wellbeing offers for our workforce 🤝Employee Assist Programme and Waythrough Support Networks Waythrough (Formerly Humankind) is an equal-opportunity employer. If you feel that you would fit with our values &amp; ethos, are passionate about supporting people, but maybe don't feel you have the experience required, talk to us about your transferrable skills. For the right people, we can provide development to help you to realise your potential. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit. If you require support with your application or would like to request a paper application, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01325 731 160, alternatively you can email us at <a href="mailto:people.recruitment@waythrough.org.uk" target="_blank">people.recruitment@waythrough.org.uk</a> Salary Period Per Annum Vacancy Salary Range £24,020-£30,790 DBS Requirement Enhanced Adult Barred Does role require Police/Prison vetting? Not Applicable Driving licence required for role? No Applications Close Date 31 Jan 2025

Recovery Coordinator

Are you an experienced Health &amp; Safety professional with a keen interest in Residential Building Safety? Are you ready for a new challenge in 2025 and would you like to be working with a diverse portfolio of prestigious properties mainly across the North West supporting an experienced and dynamic team of property managers? This fantastic Manchester based employer offer a great package and an interesting opportunity for you to shape and develop their already robust compliance strategy of building safety regulations. This is a real chance to drive change and continuous improvement in all things health and safety What you will be doing as a Building Health &amp; Safety Manager: <ul><li>Providing guidance and support to the Property Management team, in respect of general building and fire safety</li><li>Managing consultant and client relationships in preparation of Building Safety Case documentation</li><li>Handling submissions of documentation under Building Safety Act 2022 and Fire Safety (England) Regulations</li><li>Supporting Property Management team with Fire Risk Assessment matters, working with Building Safety Coordinator to ensure annual reviews are booked and attended on time, with correct documentation prepared in advance</li><li>Taking a pro-active approach to managing risk across a diverse portfolio of residential buildings</li><li>Ensuring compliance with company policies</li><li>Continuous development and improvement of company H&amp;S procedures and policies</li><li>Offering technical guidance to colleagues, training and support, to ensure a culture of safety</li><li>Managing and responding to incidents on site as required</li><li>Responsibility for mandatory reporting under RRFSO and Building Safety Act</li><li>Managing relationships with regional Fire Services and Regulatory bodies</li><li>Maintaining up to date Resident Engagement Strategies</li><li>Maintain a regime of Fire Door inspections across the PM team</li><li>Maintain an excellent standard of knowledge of Building Safety issues across the business</li></ul>What is required for the role of Building Health &amp; Safety Manager: <ul><li>Experience managing H&amp;S within residential buildings</li><li>In-depth knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act 2021, RRFSO and supporting guidance</li><li>Experience in working with, developing or maintaining Building Safety Cases and Safety Case Reports for high-rise buildings</li><li>NEBOSH / IOSH Qualification or working towards is desirable</li><li>An understanding of internal communications, reporting to and advising senior colleagues and ability to guide key clients</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written organisational skills</li><li>Financial acumen</li><li>Ability to produce reports and maintain accurate records</li><li>Problem solving and decision-making skills</li><li>IT Literate (experience of using Microsoft products and bespoke systems)</li></ul>What you will LOVE about the role of Building Health &amp; Safety Manager: <ul><li>Salary up to GBP50000 dependant on experience</li><li>Working hours Monday-Friday 08:30 to 17:00</li><li>Based in their central office in Manchester</li><li>Great career development opportunities</li><li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>Contributary pension scheme</li><li>Employee life assurance</li><li>Office lunches</li><li>Birthday day off!</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Discount scheme</li><li>Casual Fridays</li><li>Length of service rewards and employee of the month</li><li>Social events including Summer and Winter parties</li></ul>If you would like to apply please send you CV to us today! Apply now by sending your CV. We aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 days. If you haven't been contacted within 2 days your application has been unsuccessful. Please check our website and apply directly for any other suitable positions you see. We apologise that we are unable to contact everyone in person and thank you for your interest. Jobwise Ltd is an employment agency and the details sent in your application may be stored on our secure database.

Building Safety Manager

The Vacancy We are looking for: 1 x Permanent, Full Time role (37 hours per week) 2 x Permanent, Part Time roles (18.5 hours per week) We are a values driven organisation committed to achieving our mission of 'One team, transforming lives'. Working for us means you can make a difference to the lives of vulnerable people in Stockport every day. It's also means you get to be part of a thriving and forward-looking Organisation that prides itself on being a great place to work Are you passionate about promoting health and wellbeing? Do you want to make a positive difference in the lives of older adults? We are seeking a dedicated Independent Living Assistant to join our team and support customers aged 50+ in Stockport. The Independent Living Assistant will provide a varied and appropriate programme of physical / health and wellbeing promotion activities based around the needs and wishes of customers aged around 50+ living within a designated geographical area of Stockport. You will assist customers in arranging outings and events, supporting them to take the lead to ensure sustainability moving forward. A key priority of this role will be to provide a clear, obvious, and familiar avenue of support to the customers living within the allocated geographical area. You will generate and maintain regular contact, signposting any queries and support needs as appropriate. In addition to the above, you will assist Independent Living Officers and Seniors in the provision of a comprehensive housing management service by delivering excellent Intensive Housing Management support to all our customers. Your visibility will be maximised via your additional responsibility to monitor, inspect, and report issues sighted within the geographical area allocated to you. If you would like to find out more, for an informal chat contact Nerys Carpenter 07815476984 <a href="mailto:Nerys.carpenter@stockporthomes.org" target="_blank">Nerys.carpenter@stockporthomes.org</a>. The SHG "Be You" approach sums up our belief that everyone has the right to be who they are, and to be that person at work, in line with SHG's Values. We're always looking to improve diversity within our teams to enhance this culture and to be truly representative of the communities we work in. This role will be on Stockport Homes Limited terms and conditions. The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory enhanced clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service. We understand that if you don't meet every requirement, you may be hesitant to apply but we still want to hear from you and encourage you to submit an application detailing your experiences, achievements, and the value you can bring to our team. We encourage you to apply early! We may close the vacancy sooner if we find the right candidate. Closing date: 16th January 2025 About Us Stockport Homes is Stockport's largest landlord and a management organisation which acts as landlord for both Stockport Council's social housing and our own property portfolio. But we're more than just so-called rent collectors. We're an award-winning, trailblazing public sector company that strives to transform lives by offering tenants advice and support on health and wellbeing, finance, youth engagement, employment and education opportunities as well as help in the home. At Stockport Homes we believe in being ambitious, making a difference in our local communities, and serving our customers with passion. We believe in approaching problems with innovation, in respecting our partners, colleagues and customers and in striving for excellence. We are an equal opportunities employer and we positively encourage 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. The SHG "Be You" approach sums up our belief that everyone has the right to be who they are, and to be that person at work, in line with SHG's Values. We appreciate the strength we gain from having and supporting our diverse teams. Diversity contributes to our inclusive culture and allows us to be truly representative of the communities we work in. Our Benefits Personal Development Work/Life Balance Embrace Diversity Our Community Previous Next

Independent Living Assistant

The Vacancy Do you take pride in delivering excellent customer service? Do you get satisfaction from a role that involves multi-tasking and finding solutions? Do you enjoy organising and facilitating social events? McCarthy Stone is the leading UK's retirement living providers. We are looking for a House Manager to lead their estate at our Mallory Court development in Skipton, North Yorkshire. Hours: 25 hours per week Monday to Friday, working throughout the year. Salary: ACTUAL £ 17, 908.61 plus benefits and bonus. Benefits: Group personal pension, life assurance, Employee Assist Scheme, and flexible working hours working in the most beautiful surroundings, generous annual leave (starts at 25 days and will rise to 28 days max (1 additional day per year) plus bank holidays), entitlement access to benefits platform offering discounted Gift Cards and eGifts and offers for leading brands including restaurants and supermarkets. About the Role of a House Manager We are seeking a customer centric House Manager to exemplify the high-quality customer standards that we are renowned for. Our House Manager's key role is to enhance our Homeowner's quality of life and enable them to maintain their independence. This is a diverse role encompassing high level customer service and front of house and facilities management. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a strong community with our homeowners through event coordination, and regular meetings to report company updates and address the priorities of our residents. We welcome applications from candidates who have experience of working in front line services, or customer service management roles. Some of the House Manager duties within this role include: <ul> <li>Welcoming new Homeowners and supporting them to settle into their apartments.</li> <li>Providing a professional front of house service and dealing all visitors in a friendly manner.</li> <li>Being the first point of contact for all our Homeowners and offering them help, support and advice as necessary.</li> <li>Working in collaboration with our partners and suppliers to ensure the smooth running of the estate</li> <li>Being the 'face' of McCarthy Stone for the families and friends of our Homeowners.</li> <li>Dealing with Homeowners issues with sensitivity and understand the need for confidentiality and respect their privacy.</li> <li>Managing the development -gardens and grounds - in an efficient and effective manner, providing our Homeowners with a safe, secure, well maintained, and pleasant environment</li> <li>Facilitating social interaction and helping Homeowners to enjoy retirement living to the full.</li> <li>Ensuring that all Health and Safety requirements are adhered to.</li></ul>The successful candidate will have the following key competencies: <ul> <li>Excellent communication skills with a real "can do" attitude.</li> <li>Extensive experience in a professional customer service orientated position.</li> <li>A professional approach with high quality standards.</li> <li>Thrives in a busy a varied role, where every day will be different.</li> <li>Be resilient and can problem solve effectively.</li> <li>An awareness of basic Health and Safety will be a distinct advantage.</li> <li>A good level of computer literacy including Microsoft Word and Outlook.</li> <li>Previous/current work based first aid qualifications will be an advantage although successful candidates will receive all the necessary training on commencement of the role.</li></ul>As part of McCarthy &amp; Stone Management Service, a successful and fast expanding national company, you'll get all the training and support you need to help you meet your career goals from our internal experts. This includes courses such as basic first aid, working safely in the workspace, Dementia Friends training and many more. Could this role be the perfect job for you? Apply now! All applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we hold the right to appoint before the closing date. McCarthy Stone celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst our colleagues. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background. McCarthy Stone does not currently offer sponsorship. We are only able to consider those that have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship. About Us As the UK's leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of May 2024, McCarthy Stone operates 538 developments across the UK for more than 24,200 people. We believe in championing the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life, so they feel more connected, recognised, and valued than ever. In late 2020 we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain. We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2024 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list! Our Customers The Benefits 24 days annual leave Pension plan Life assurance Employee assistance helpline Health screening Eyecare voucher scheme Long service award Testimonials "I enjoy working for McCarthy and Stone as a House Manager because I am very well supported in my Role by my manager. I am able to make the day to day decisions but always have immediate support on the rare times I need help. It's a breath of Fresh Air working for a focused dynamic company who know what they are trying to achieve as a team." Linda Diamond - House Manager "Only at McCarthy Stone can you start in the middle of a pandemic and feel at home within a couple of weeks ... it's all about our great people and how welcome they make you feel ... even if it was through a screen!" Andrea Waldron - Senior HR Business Partner "From my first week I felt like part of the team, everyone is helpful and pro-active, which is crucial in a fast paced environment. I've had the opportunity to work on some exciting projects, it's a very 'hands-on' approach here with plenty of opportunity to be involved and play a part in delivering developments." Emily Bishop - Principal Planning Associate "Working for McCarthy Stone is a very fulfilling experience. The staff here are all empathetic and professional. Guiding people in purchasing an apartment, watching them settle in and make friends, and then watching them lead a happy and carefree retirement is very rewarding." Caroline Craig-cordel - Sales Consultant "I found it inspiring how working in McCarthy Stone gives you a chance to make so many people happier, every day. And what we do is so important to our homeowners! In my marketing career before I couldn't dream about customers sharing their thoughts about my campaigns, but here it happens all the time." Stan Smolyar - Head of Brand Previous Next

House Manager

Job Description About the role We have a new opportunity for a full-time permanent Customer Liaison Officer which will be based in the Manchester region. The Customer Liaison Team consists of a dedicated team of Customer Liaison Officers, all working hard to provide an amazing customer focused service. As a Customer Liaison Officer, you will provide a friendly Housing Management Service to your customers in a defined area. You will be the face of Guinness and your key responsibility will be to provide an accessible face-to-face service to both our homeowners and rental customers. You will work in a mobile way, out in the area meeting customers. You will work closely with Estate Services and other Guinness teams to get things done quickly and efficiently to achieve positive outcomes for both Guinness and our customers. What we are looking for We are a customer-focussed organisation, so we know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. You will not only be an experienced housing professional, but you'll also have great customer service skills and a willingness to go the extra mile to get the job done. You will also be able to demonstrate: <ul> <li>Excellent customer service delivery, demonstrating good communication and relationship building skills.</li> <li>Highly self-motivated with the ability to plan and work effectively without high levels of supervision.</li> <li>Ability to work 'on the go' using mobile technology.</li> <li>Strong resource and time management, and the ability to prioritise, delivering value for money.</li> <li>Experience of working in a climate of legislative and organisational change.</li> <li>Proven problem-solving and decision-making skills.</li> <li>Resilient and able to deal with challenging situations and deliver sustainable outcomes.</li> <li>Comfortable analysing data and drawing conclusions. Ability to work with IT systems on the go.</li> <li>Able to demonstrate Guinness behavioural competencies.</li></ul>Desirable Experience: <ul> <li>Experience of working in the housing or property sector.</li> <li>Academic qualifications in Housing and/or Tenancy Management.</li> <li>Knowledge of regulatory legislation for social housing.</li> <li>Previous budget management experience.</li></ul>If you are interested in joining us and would like to apply for this role, please review the role profile to ensure you meet the essential criteria. This position will require a basic DBS check which will be paid for by The Guinness Partnership. About Us The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing and care services in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for around 140,000 customers nationwide. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our customers, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services. 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.

Customer Liaison Officer

Sanctuary manages rented and shared ownership homes and supports community initiatives for thousands of customers across England. Our staff help make a real difference to the quality of people's lives. Housing Officer Leeds £32,242 - £33,939 per year 37.5 hours per week We are looking for a Housing Officer to join our Housing team, based in Leeds. You will be responsible for the tenancy management of a patch of social housing and homeownership properties within the local area. This will involve making sure that our properties are safe and attractive places to live and ensuring that tenancies are being conducted in a satisfactory way. The role includes tenancy sign ups, void management, compliance responsibilities, anti-social behaviour management and the full range of housing management. If you have experience in property or tenancy management and providing high quality customer service, then this could be the role for you. It is essential you hold a full driving licence and have use of a car for business use. The role of Housing Officer will include: <ul> <li>Delivering high quality housing management services meeting the needs and expectations of current and future residents and the wider community</li> <li>Providing an effective tenancy and resident customer service which is in line with policies and procedures</li> <li>Managing tenant expectations regarding repairs and escalating any property maintenance issues affecting resident welfare via appropriate channels</li> <li>Dealing with complaints about service delivery focusing on first contact resolution and learning from this to help to develop an excellent customer service</li> <li>Working with colleagues in other service areas to help the organisation meet its compliance obligations (fire safety, water hygiene, gas safety and data protection)</li> <li>Delivering general advice on all aspects of tenancy to enable sustainability</li> <li>Working with a range of external agencies to resolve a range of issues affecting resident welfare including Domestic Abuse, Anti-Social Behaviour and Safeguarding</li></ul>Skills and experiences: <ul> <li>NVQ3 in relevant area</li> <li>Proven experience of undertaking a similar role delivering high quality tenancy services within property or tenancy management</li> <li>Excellent skills in analysing and diagnosing problems and implementing solutions</li> <li>Excellent customer service and customer care skills</li> <li>Proven experience of good practice resident involvement activities</li> <li>An understanding of Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel and Outlook</li> <li>Excellent communication skills both verbal and written</li> <li>Working knowledge of relevant regulations and good practice</li> <li>Travel is a requirement of the role, therefore a full valid driving licence is essential</li></ul>Why work for us? Sanctuary Housing is one of the UK's leading social landlords, providing around 70,000 homes across England. We give our residents good quality, affordable homes in communities that they can be proud of. As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we reinvest any surplus we make back into the local communities we serve. Our Benefits As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering: <ul> <li>25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays</li> <li>A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary</li> <li>Life Assurance</li> <li>Employee Advice Service including counselling</li> <li>Cycle to Work scheme</li> <li>Voluntary health plans </li> <li>Employee discounts </li> <li>Wellbeing support and tools</li> <li>Employee recognition scheme</li> <li>Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues</li> <li>£32,242 per annum (rising to £33,939 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)</li></ul>View the job profile (if the link is unavailable please visit the Sanctuary careers website) Closing Date: 31 January 2025 If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you - <a href="mailto:housing.recruitment@sanctuary.co.uk" target="_blank">housing.recruitment@sanctuary.co.uk</a> We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application. For an insight into what it's like to work for us, take a look at our company page on Linkedin Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers' needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary's commitment to our Disability Confident employer status. Building Equality and Diversity Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working. A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Housing Services Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.

Housing Officer

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated Supported Housing and Welfare Rights Officer to our Housing and Welfare Rights Team based in Stockport. The Supported Housing and Welfare Rights Team provide a warm, friendly and responsive service to all clients supported by Creative Support offering support and guidance to clients, staff and partner agencies on matters relating to tenancies, housing law, welfare benefits advice and budgeting. Creative Support own and manage a portfolio of supported accommodation across the country for the purpose of enabling vulnerable adults with different needs to maintain a tenancy within the community. You will be responsible for a caseload of tenants residing in our supported accommodation, managing all tenancy related tasks including sign ups, Housing Benefit claims, arrears management, tenancy enforcement action and voids monitoring. You will take prompt, appropriate action to resolve cases and support our tenants to maintain their tenancies. You will be friendly, approachable and confident and able to communicate clearly with clients, staff and other partner agencies. You should not be averse to dealing with sometimes challenging and / or emotional cases and will demonstrate professionalism and empathy as necessary. You will ideally have some knowledge of the current Housing Benefit system. You will need to be self-motivated with a keen interest in rules and regulations and how we can use this knowledge to better achieve positive outcomes for our tenants and maximise Creative Support's income from its housing stock. This role also involves regular, regional travel. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Catherine Reilly-Cooper, Head of Supported Housing on 0161 238 7654. Vacancy Reference Number: 80958 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, 33 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 award. 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

Supported Housing Officer

Vacancy Name Recovery Coordinator Vacancy No VN4635 Employment Type Permanent Hours Per Week 37.00 Work Pattern Monday to Friday Location Kirkgate - Leeds LS2 7DJ Location Region West Yorkshire Location City Leeds Location Postal Code LS2 7DJ Interview Date 07 Feb 2025 Job Details Recovery Coordinator - Full Time, Permanent York Street Health Practice, Kirkgate - Leeds LS2 7DJ - Accessible via all public Transport links. Working Hours - Monday to Friday 9am until 5pm ( you may be required to work a late clinic dependant on the services needs, 11am until 7pm or time taken back in Toil) About the role... An exciting opportunity has become available to join the Forward Leeds Active Recovery Team based at the York Street Health Practice, which is a GP who support highly vulnerable groups of people, including homeless individuals, which this role will work closely with supporting. In this role your main focus would be supporting the service users within your caseload and in close partnership with the Forward Leeds Street Support Team, existing Recovery Coordinators, York Street health Practice health care workers and clinical Prescribers to build recovery capital for those who are register at York Street Health Practice and present with substance misuse issues are homeless or have no fixed abode. The primary focus of the role is to support vulnerable adults to build stability and work towards recovery from substance misuse issues and all related concerns. As stated above the role is primary based at York Street Health Practice but is also closely linked and integrated with our Active recovery Team based at the Forward Leeds Kirkgate Hub. The person...<ul><li>Experience working within a similar role or experienced within the sector (Desirable) </li><li>Confident with lone working at times</li><li>Working outreach within the community </li><li>Managing a caseload of service users and confident speaking to third parties such as housing associations, probations etc. </li><li>Ability to use your initiative and be proactive</li></ul>For full person specification and job details, please visit this link. Please note the salary banding indicates the full earning potential for this position. We are committed to fair chances for all and making sure everyone can access the help and support they need to realise their potential. By joining our teams of passionate individuals, you will be contributing to making this happen. You can really make a difference by believing in our service users and their ability to make positive changes when they don't always believe in themselves. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address you provide on your application form. We will contact shortlisted candidates by email to confirm the arrangements for interview. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notification as you will not be notified by any other means. Please remember to check your junk folder. Who are we... Waythrough (formerly Humankind) launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support. We have almost 200 services around England - and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people. Bringing together two big organisations is not a small task and it'll take a while to fully integrate our systems, processes and approaches. That's why you will notice the jobs here are still branded 'Humankind'. Next year we'll be fully integrating our recruitment systems but for now they are separate. Thanks for bearing with us - and don't forget to check out the Waythrough (formerly Humankind) jobs on the Richmond Fellowship and Aquarius job site <a href="https://recoveryfocus.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Recovery_Focus_Careers" target="_blank">https://recoveryfocus.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Recovery_Focus_Careers</a>. What can Waythrough (formerly Humankind) offer you...🏖Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years' service)📅Annual leave purchase scheme💰Enhanced occupational sick pay %Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension👪Death in service benefitFree Will writing👓Eyecare vouchers🛍Blue light card discount💡Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses🏠Work-life balance- flexible working and family friendly policies🏃 Happy, Healthy You! - our wellbeing offers for our workforce🤝Employee Assist Programme and Waythrough Support Networks Waythrough (formerly Humankind) is an equal opportunities employer We value unique perspectives and experiences that everyone can bring, and fully understand the strength in diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. If you have a genuine passion for working for us, we want to hear for you. We also welcome applications from people with lived experience with substance use. If you require support with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at <a href="mailto:people.recruitment@waythrough.org.uk" target="_blank">people.recruitment@waythrough.org.uk</a> Salary Period Per Annum Vacancy Salary Range £24,020 - £30,790 DBS Requirement Enhanced Does role require Police/Prison vetting? Not Applicable Driving licence required for role? No Applications Close Date 29 Jan 2025

Housing Assistant Yorkshire area (base Leeds office / Hybrid ) £24,372 per annum 37.5 hours per week We're looking for a Housing Support Assistant to help deliver an effective enhanced housing management service that meets the needs of our customers and assist with tenancy and voids management to help maintain occupancy levels across our supported housing services in Yorkshire area. This is an exciting role to ensure front line service delivery to our customers who may receive support from partner agencies. Each day will be different, from compliance actions, welcoming new customers, resolving anti-social behaviour, to working with colleagues to support rental payments and repair delivery. We value our team and encourage learning and progression through our comprehensive induction programme, as well as ongoing training to develop new and existing skills and encourage progression. We have our own Learning and Development Academy, who provide a wide range of training courses, open to all. Sanctuary also has a great employee rewards scheme, where you will be able to receive a variety of discounts from major retailers. The role of Housing Support Assistant will include: <ul> <li>Providing onsite management and supervision of the supported housing service ensuring the delivery of an effective, enhanced, housing management service</li></ul><ul> <li>Assisting with tenancy and voids management and maintaining occupancy levels</li> <li>Supporting and promoting compliance with safeguarding policies and procedures</li> <li>Building and maintaining relationships with customers and internal and external key stakeholders</li> <li>Managing the procurement and availability of supplies, furniture, and equipment</li> <li>Recording and updating relevant data, maintaining effective filing systems</li> <li>Contributing to special projects and change programmes as appropriate</li> <li>A flexible approach with some weekend and evening work required</li></ul>Skills and experiences: <ul> <li>Previous experience delivering tenancy services</li> <li>Experience working to deadlines and prioritising workload</li> <li>Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office packages</li> <li>Literacy and numeracy to the equivalent of Grade C English and Maths GCSE</li> <li>NVQ2 or equivalent in relevant area</li> <li>Ability to extract and interrogate data</li> <li>Some experience in the use of housing management systems or similar is desirable</li> <li>Significant travel is a requirement of the role; therefore, a full valid driving licence and use of a car is essential</li></ul>Why work for us? We're united in working together to help customers on their pathways for independence, and our people are the single, biggest influence on our success. No matter your job - delivering support directly or working in our offices to support our frontline teams - your work makes a difference every day. We won the West Midlands Care Employer Award 2022-23, in recognition of our commitment to our staff and supporting our teams to be their best. We've also been awarded Investors in People Gold status for the second time - because we value our people and have a strong focus on inclusion, teamwork, and empowerment. We're committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where you can grow and thrive. And like our customers, we know everyone is different, and we'll support you to be your best self. We'll develop your skills and experiences, celebrate success, and turn any setbacks into motivation. 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>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: 222926 Closing Date: 26 January 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 Assistant

Vacancy Name Recovery Co-ordinator Vacancy No VN4741 Employment Type Permanent Hours Per Week 37.00 Work Pattern Monday to Friday Location Unity Building 30 Location Region West Yorkshire Location City Bradford Location Postal Code BD1 3DN Interview Date 23 Jan 2025 Job Details Recovery Co-ordinator Location: 30 Manningham Lane, Bradford BD1 3DN Working hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm with a late night on a Tuesday 12pm-8pm. About the service... New Vision Bradford was launched on 1 April 2023. This is a partnership between Waythrough, the Bridge Project, Project 6 and Creative Strength. Under this umbrella, the partnership delivers an adult substance misuse service for the Bradford District. We provides a safe environment for people to develop life skills and confidence, ultimately enabling them to rebuild their lives and become active, contributing members of the Bradford community. About the role... You will work as an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team delivering high quality substance misuse treatment provision by supporting service users from point of entry into the service and throughout their treatment and recovery journey. You will play a crucial role acting as the care coordinator for an assigned group of service users. There will also be a requirement to work one late night a week. Key Duties: <ul><li>Manage an adult caseload of a variety of substance use issues, opiate/non opiate and alcohol</li><li>Devising, implementing, and reviewing ongoing recovery and treatment plans.</li><li>Facilitate and promote individuals' progression from initial engagement, through structured treatment, to self-sustained recovery.</li><li>Reduce substance-related harm to individuals and the wider community.</li><li>Working collaboratively with key partners and colleagues to achieve the best health and well-being outcomes for individuals. </li><li>Scripting.</li><li>Support the evening clinics. </li></ul>About you... We are looking to appoint a full-time Recovery Coordinator on a permanent basis, under the New Vision Bradford umbrella, based at Unity. In order to be considered for this role you will need:<ul><li>2 years' full time experience of working with people with alcohol and/or drug problems and/or people with complex and multiple needs. </li><li>A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle would be desirable but not essential. </li></ul>We are open to offer this role as a job share if needed and this can be discussed at interview stage, if you are interested. To view the full job description, please click here. Please be advised, if you are viewing this role on Indeed, the link to the job description will not work. Please click the 'Apply via Company Website' button to be redirected to our careers page, where you will be able to view the job description in full. The salary advertised below demonstrates the full earning potential for this role, starting salaries will allow for pay progression within the pay band. Who we are... Waythrough (Formerly Humankind) launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support. We have almost 200 services around England - and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people. Bringing together two big organisations is not a small task and it'll take a while to fully integrate our systems, processes and approaches. That's why you will notice the jobs here are still branded 'Humankind'. Next year we'll be fully integrating our recruitment systems but for now they are separate. Thanks for bearing with us - and don't forget to check out the Waythrough (Formerly Humankind) jobs on the Richmond Fellowship and Aquarius job site <a href="https://recoveryfocus.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Recovery_Focus_Careers" target="_blank">https://recoveryfocus.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Recovery_Focus_Careers</a>. What can Waythrough (Formerly Humankind) offer you? 🎁 A rewarding role that allows you to make a tangible impact in your community. 🌲 Opportunity for professional growth and development in the field of substance misuse and criminal justice. 🤝🏽 Collaborative and supportive work environment. 🏖 Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years' service) 📅 Annual leave purchase scheme 💰 Enhanced occupational sick pay % Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension 👪 Death in service benefit Free Will writing 👓 Eyecare vouchers 🛍 Blue light card discount 💡 Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses 🏠 Work-life balance- flexible working and family-friendly policies 🏃 Happy, Healthy You! - our wellbeing offers for our workforce 🤝Employee Assist Programme and Waythrough Support Networks Waythrough (Formerly Humankind) is an equal-opportunity employer. If you feel that you would fit with our values &amp; ethos, are passionate about supporting people, but maybe don't feel you have the experience required, talk to us about your transferrable skills. For the right people, we can provide development to help you to realise your potential. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit. If you require support with your application or would like to request a paper application, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01325 731 160, alternatively you can email us at <a href="mailto:people.recruitment@waythrough.org.uk" target="_blank">people.recruitment@waythrough.org.uk</a> Salary Period Per Annum Vacancy Salary Range £24,020-£30,790 DBS Requirement Enhanced Does role require Police/Prison vetting? Not Applicable Driving licence required for role? No Applications Close Date 17 Jan 2025

Recovery Co-ordinator

We are currently recruiting for a Sales Executive for new homes based in Manchester on a temporary contract.The pay rates for this role are £16.90 PAYE / £20.88 Umbrella –The ideal candidate must be an experienced sales exec from either new homes or shared ownership (preferably experience in both) working hours will be Sunday to Thursday 10am-6pm.To be responsible for front line sales performance for Shared Ownership and any other sales related products offered.– Deliver sales performance to individual targets to ensure reservations achieved from plan and stock– Close liaison with the Customer Service Team, Marketing team, Sales Progression team, After Sales team, independent mortgage advisers, solicitors, Service Charge team and Housing Management on all sales related matters.– Close and efficient management of sales leads ensuing high levels of customer satisfaction.– Excellent conversion rates from sales lead to reservation– The ability to keep sales to tight time frames for processing– To be expert in the sites and locations to inform and promote our developments, locations and wider communities– To be expert in our specification and product to inform and sell to customers with the ability to understand plans and property technical information and be able to sell accurately from plan– Ensure customers are assessed for eligibility and affordability in line with Homes England’s Capital Funding Guide/s and all compliance and regulatory requirements are met to audit standard for shared ownership, or any other products.– To ensure all sales pack and legal requirements are in place prior to launch– The ability to explain to customers – service charges, estate charges, ground rents, stamp duty and the responsibilities and obligations associated with different products– The ability to be able to explain freehold and leasehold terms and conditions and talk through the conveyancing process and guide buyers through the customer journey– An ability to assess applicants and qualify their eligibility on different terms depending on the sales product– To be responsible for all delivering sales in line with industry regulations such as fraud, money laundering, GDPR and property miss-descriptions– In some cases to be responsible for negotiating the optimum price within pre-set marginsIf this role is of interest to you please apply today or get in touch!

New Homes Sales Executive

Job description £22010.56 FTE or £11.44 an hour Norse Commercial Services is working in partnership with our clients, Wakefield District Housing, to deliver a comprehensive range of first-class cleaning services across the local areas. We have a successful partnership with Carlton Court (part of WDH Independent Living Scheme) ad we are looking to recruit a Cleaner on a part time basis, you'll be required to work 10 hours a week, on Mon,Weds,Fri (cleaning times to be discussed at interview). . In this role you will carry out basic cleaning duties which may include; <ul> <li>Cleaning floors and rooms including dusting, mopping, sweeping, and vacuuming.</li> <li>Emptying bins, cleaning restrooms, and ensuring sanities stations are full.</li> <li>Building relationships with clients on site.</li> <li>Following health and safety at all times.</li> <li>Report any defects or damages.</li> </ul>Our Successful Candidate: We will ideally be looking for you to demonstrate previous cleaning or caretaking experience in a previous role, alongside; <ul> <li>Knowledge of basic site health &amp; safety</li> <li>Excellent communication skills, capable of building relationships with our clients on-site</li> <li>Confident working independently to your own initiative</li> <li>Good organisational skills, with attention to detail</li> </ul>Our Offer: Alongside the opportunity to undertake full training for the role, we offer annual leave entitlement, pension scheme and sickness scheme for all our staff. ***An enhanced DBS check will be required for our successful candidate, payment will be met by the employer. Please ******click here *** for details of our DBS policy relating to the recruitment of ex-offenders. We are committed to employment practices and behaviours which encourage diversity, promote equality of treatment and eliminate unlawful and or unfair discrimination. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications. If you have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful and will not be progressed to the next stage.

Cleaner - Carlton Court (Independent Living Scheme, WDH)

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 over $315 billion of real estate in 250 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 1,000,000 units/beds globally, and has a robust institutional investment management platform comprised of more than $78 billion of assets under management, including over $36 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>Key Relationships <ul><li>Regional Operations Managers, Investors &amp; Portfolio Management Team. </li><li>Corporate Support Teams including HR, Finance, Systems, Sales &amp; Marketing, Health &amp; Safety &amp; Capital Projects. </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 recognized training i.e. IOSH or NEBOSH. </li></ul>Experience &amp; Skills Essential <ul><li>Experience of successfully driving leasing performance and managing operations within the property sector or similar environment. </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 organization skills with the ability to multi task and prioritize </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>

Community Manager

Social Housing Solicitor - Leeds Job Description: Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): Regulated by the Solicitor's Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers &amp; Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas - "a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients". A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos. Choosing a career with Duncan Lewis is choosing a law firm that is the largest provider of publicly funded (legal aid) legal services in the country and has a growing private client practice. We have been Investors in People Gold Standard accredited for over 15 years and are continuously applauded nationally for the work that we do. Having demonstrated unparalleled legal expertise and a commitment to justice, we were awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards. We are named as one of the Times 200 Best Law Firms. In 2021 we were celebrated by the Chambers Europe Award as an 'outstanding firm' for diversity and inclusion. In previous years we have been awarded a number of awards, including the Law Society Excellence Award for Large Law Firm of the Year in 2020, Access to Justice at the UK Legal Diversity Awards in 2019 and the Family Law Firm of the Year at the 2015 Family Law Awards, to name just a few. Duncan Lewis is Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 Information Management accredited. We look to recruit dedicated and talented employees in both legal and non-legal capacities, and we are always interested to receive applications from quality candidates. Training and diversity are at the heart of Duncan Lewis, and we remain proud of our diverse and inclusive workforce. If you can demonstrate a strong commitment to the areas of law provided by the firm, and you are keen to build a career with us, please apply online with your details and CV. Housing Department Background: Noted for its "sustained legal conviction combined with outstanding advocacy" our Housing team, is ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 and Chambers &amp; Partners UK for its services in social housing UK-wide, providing assistance to both landlords and tenants on all housing issues. We handle both publicly funded (legal aid) and privately funded legal services in homelessness, disrepair, eviction, succession for tenants, neighborhood problems, debt issues and possession proceedings. Our solicitors are highly experienced in finding solutions to housing disputes and aim to address the issues quickly and effectively. The department regularly represents clients at all court levels (including the Higher Courts) and is extensively experienced at handling all housing related judicial review claimant matters at the High Court. Main Responsibilities of the Role <ul> <li>Report directly to Department Director</li> <li>Responsible for all aspects of Social Housing work and on occasions, where appropriate providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members</li> <li>Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities</li> <li>Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of public and private housing cases including Homelessness; Disrepair; Eviction; Possession; Property Ownership Disputes; Succession for Tenants; Neighbourhood Problems matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy</li> <li>Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases</li> <li>Dealing with correspondence</li> <li>Maintaining accurate time costing procedures</li> <li>Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly</li> <li>Ensuring compliance with file management</li> </ul>Key Skills Required: <ul> <li>Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying</li> <li>Strong management skills</li> <li>Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals</li> <li>Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators</li> <li>Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Housing issues</li> <li>Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business</li> <li>Excellent analytical and organisational skills</li> <li>Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment</li> <li>Working knowledge of the publicly funded Housing work including legal representation and legal help and have the ability to service privately funded cases</li> <li>Have extensive experience in dealing with all Housing related work</li> <li>Experience in own advocacy is an advantage</li> <li>Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills</li> </ul>What we offer <ul> <li>Competitive salary</li> <li>In addition to the base salary, Housing Law supervisors will be offered a bolt on payment for each paralegal they supervise</li> <li>A fantastic supportive team</li> <li>Excellent progression opportunities</li> <li>Support for appropriate legal awards/recognition</li> </ul>The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. Equal Opportunities: Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce. We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THE ABOVE VACANCY

Social Housing Solicitor - Leeds

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>

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