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Job Description Housing Support Leads | temporary contracts/secondment opportunities until March 2027 | 37 hours per week | £30,559 to £32,654 per annum | Grade G | Countywide This is an exciting opportunity to join a new team which will be able to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people in Norfolk. We are looking for two Housing Support Leads (fixed term or secondment to 31/03/27 in the first instance) who will work in partnership with social care professionals and housing providers to prevent homelessness and improve housing outcomes for children and young people unsuitably housed or approaching a planned transition. This will include: <ul> <li>Provide thorough, professional and timely housing advice to parents/carers, young people and practitioners </li> <li>Build good working relationship with local landlords, registered providers and housing authorities. </li> <li>Providing outreach tenancy support for young people and families identified as 'at risk' of losing their tenancy </li> <li>Reducing the number of children and young people in unsuitable and temporary accommodation </li></ul>The Housing Support team aims to: <ul> <li>Reduce the number of children and young people in unsuitable/insecure accommodation. </li> <li>Reduce the section 17 spend on Homelessness related activities. </li></ul>The role can include travel within Norfolk, and you will need to be responsible for your own travel arrangements (mileage paid in accordance with the expenses procedure). Your work will include direct work with young people and families, including working in family homes. If you wish to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Sharon Matthews, Team Manager Projects, at <a href="mailto:sharon.matthews@norfolk.gov.uk" target="_blank">sharon.matthews@norfolk.gov.uk</a> These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council: <ul> <li>Competitive salary</li> <li>Generous holiday entitlement </li> <li>Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service</li> <li>Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working - dependant on your job role and business need. </li> <li>Financial benefits such as: <ul> <li>'Norfolk Rewards' our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out. </li> <li>A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers</li> <li>Relocation expenses (where applicable)</li> <li>An advance of your expenses if you travel for work</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants' pensions.</li> <li>Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes</li> <li>Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)</li> <li>A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job</li> </ul></li></ul>Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job description and person specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here. Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for internal and external vacancies in myOracle using your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email. Closing date: 21 July 2025 About Us We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate. We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county. We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation. We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.

Housing Support Lead (8461)

The Vacancy The Vacancy Fulltime: 37hrs per week. Fixed Term (6 Months) We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Officer (Independent Living) to play a crucial role in supporting the Head of Independent Living by overseeing delivery, coordination and administration of projects across the Independent Living Service, with a focus on resident engagement, community partnerships, and effective project tracking. Key Responsibilities Include: <ul> <li>Assist in the planning and delivery of multiple service improvement projects</li> <li>Work with residents to gather feedback promote initiatives and codesign services where possible</li> <li>Coordinate with local agencies health and well-being services and voluntary organisations to support joint initiatives</li> <li>Help ensure projects stay on track and meet intended outcomes</li></ul>For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached Role Profile. Our Ideal Candidate Will Have: Experience <ul> <li>Experience in administrative or project support role</li> <li>Level 3 Diploma in Project Management, Business Administration or a related field (Desirable)</li> <li>Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent experience</li></ul>Skills, Knowledge and Abilities • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail • Collection of data understanding data performance and risk management • Comfortable engaging with older residents in a respectful inclusive way • Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities • Proficient IT skills and digital tools (MS Office, Project tracking tools) • Project management certification or equivalent experience Personal Attributes <ul> <li>Confident communicator with a positive people first approach</li> <li>Full, current, valid driving licence.</li></ul>This role is subject to a Basic DBS check. The Company We are a housing association based in Norfolk providing quality homes and services to people across the county and in Suffolk. We manage over 6,000 homes including affordable homes for those in housing need who cannot afford to rent or buy in the open market. We offer specialist homes for older and vulnerable adults and are committed to providing new homes to help solve the housing crisis. At Saffron We have a huge commitment to our employees. We want the team at Saffron to be happy, empowered, motivated and feel proud to be part of the Saffron community. We know by having great people we can do a great job for our tenants. We trust our staff to do the right thing and we are looking for people whose values are aligned with ours (PACE - Professional, Accountable, Collaborative and Evolving). You will have the freedom to learn and grow. We are passionate about investing in our people, providing them with the skills they need now, and for their future aspirations. We do this by offering a blend of learning opportunities, including our innovative e-learning platform where learning is self-directed allowing people to learn what they want, when they want to. We work with and support our people to work in an agile way to ensure that have the right work/life balance. They have the choice to work in the office, work from home, coffee shop, park or a combination of all. We have recently refurbished our offices to encourage collaborative, agile working. As an inclusive employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and have a zero tolerance policy relating to discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Saffron Community. Our Strategy Inspiring Trust Tenants have told us earning their trust is vital. Through our Saffron Community Membership we are committed to both understand and transform the way our tenants and their communities feel about Saffron. We intend to do this by delivering reliable demand-led services and openly involving tenants and their communities in our work. Inspiring Community Saffron exists for the benefit of the community. We are committed to people being able to live independently in warm and affordable homes and see the climate challenge as a great opportunity to renew homes and communities across Norfolk and Suffolk. By 2030 all our tenants will live in homes that are at least EPC category C and the average SAP rating of their homes will be higher than 80. We intend to be carbon neutral by 2045. Inspiring Organisation A place where colleagues can flourish. To make the biggest impact we need to be an inclusive organisation to work with and work for, motivated by delivering great value for tenants. By 2050 we intend to become one of the best 10 housing associations to work for, work in partnership with others and before 2030 double our investment in improving homes and communities. Governance We will operate in a culture where strong governance, compliance and risk assessment is business as usual. Homes We will actively manage our existing homes, and deliver new affordable housing to provide quality homes for current and future customers. Our Benefits Generous holiday entitlement A cycle to work scheme Private medical insurance Salary sacrifice car scheme Shopping discounts Access to our Employee Assistance Programme staff recognition awards Support for your qualifications Pension Access to our mental health first aiders

Project Officer (Independent Living)

Job Description Independent Living Support Worker - Level 1 | 8544 | permanent contract | 37 hours per week | £25,584 to £27,269 per annum plus weekend/bank holiday pay enhancements and sleep in payments | Grade E | Costessey, Norwich Children's Services, Supported Accommodation Service Young people are at the heart of our practice at Norfolk County Council. They have established key principles for their ideal worker to help them flourish. Please ensure you read these requirements carefully and apply only if you can fully commit to them. To apply, please download an application form and attach it to your online application instead of your CV. Our Supported Accommodation service works to create and promote a positive environment for each young person in the independent living scheme. In this role, you will support young people, helping them to develop positive and effective independent living skills. You will contribute to making plans to support them and assist with their implementation, attending statutory reviews as required. As a positive role model to the young people engaged in the independent living scheme, you will be excellent at forming effective relationships with young people and their families to ensure that their emotional and physical needs are met and opportunities for their development are maximised. With previous experience of support work, you will have the ability to communicate clearly and engage with young people. Your organisational skills will enable you to plan and prioritise your workload effectively, and your eagerness to learn will develop new skills and learning. We offer a host of employee benefits, such as our excellent local government pension scheme and you can receive corporate savings through our Norfolk Rewards scheme. Additionally, there are a multitude of opportunities for personal and professional development via various training and education routes. You will be required to attain your Level 3 Children's Workforce Diploma; this is fully funded. The role will include evenings, weekends, bank holidays and "sleep-ins" as required. If you would like to find out more about the role please call Matt Canning, Senior Independent Living Support Worker on 01603 742368 or email <a href="mailto:matt.canning@norfolk.gov.uk" target="_blank">matt.canning@norfolk.gov.uk</a> To apply, please download an application form and attach it to your online application instead of your CV. Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council: <ul> <li>Competitive salary</li> <li>Generous holiday entitlement </li> <li>Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service</li> <li>Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working - dependent on your job role and business need. </li> <li>Financial benefits such as: <ul> <li>'Norfolk Rewards' our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out. </li> <li>A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers</li> <li>Relocation expenses (where applicable)</li> <li>An advance of your expenses if you travel for work</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants' pensions.</li> <li>Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes</li> <li>Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)</li> <li>A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job</li> </ul></li></ul>You can find information on our Terms and Conditions here. Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for internal and external vacancies in myOracle using your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email. We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position. Redeployment closing date: 09 July 2025 All other applicants closing date: 16 July 2025 About Us We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate. We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county. We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation. We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.

Independent Living Support Worker (8544)

Job Description Independent Living Support Worker - Level 2 | 8541 | permanent contract | 37 hours per week | £30,559 to £32,654 per annum plus sleep-in payments | Grade G | Countywide Young people are at the heart of our practice at Norfolk County Council. They have established key principles for their ideal worker to help them flourish. Please ensure you read these requirements carefully and apply only if you can fully commit to them. To apply, please download an application form and attach it to your online application instead of your CV. In Norfolk we have exciting and ambitious plans to enhance the way we work with young people and their families. Our Supported Accommodation service works to create and promote a positive environment for each young person in the independent living scheme. In this role, you will support young people, helping them to develop positive and effective independent living skills. You will contribute to making plans to support them and assist with their implementation, attending statutory reviews as required. As a positive role model to the young people engaged in the independent living scheme, you will be excellent at forming effective relationships with young people and their families to ensure that their emotional and physical needs are met and opportunities for their development are maximised. With previous experience of support work, you will have the ability to communicate clearly and engage with young people. Your organisational skills will enable you to plan and prioritise your workload effectively, and your eagerness to learn will develop new skills and learning. You will support the Team Managers, Assistant Team Managers, and Senior Support Workers with some management tasks, such as inducting new staff members and completing relevant paperwork and documents. Ideally you will have a background in Supported Accommodation or be experienced in working with children. You will be required to have good levels of literacy and numeracy and hold an NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or similar qualification. We offer a host of employee benefits, such as our excellent local government pension scheme and you can receive corporate savings through our Norfolk Rewards scheme. Additionally, there are a multitude of opportunities for personal and professional development via various training and education routes. The role will include evenings, weekends, bank holidays, "sleep-ins" as required and to be part of the on-call out of hours rota. We currently have permanent full-time positions available across the county. To apply, please download an application form and attach it to your online application instead of your CV. Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. If you would like to find out more about the role please call the Service Manager, Maria Gronborg, on 07884 699588 or email<a href="mailto:maria.gronborg@norfolk.gov.uk" target="_blank">maria.gronborg@norfolk.gov.uk</a> These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council: <ul> <li>Competitive salary</li> <li>Generous holiday entitlement </li> <li>Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service</li> <li>Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working - dependent on your job role and business need. </li> <li>Financial benefits such as: <ul> <li>'Norfolk Rewards' our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out. </li> <li>A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers</li> <li>Relocation expenses (where applicable)</li> <li>An advance of your expenses if you travel for work</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants' pensions.</li> <li>Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes</li> <li>Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)</li> <li>A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job</li> </ul></li></ul>You can find information on our Terms and Conditions here. Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for internal and external vacancies in myOracle using your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email. We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position. Redeployment closing date: 09 July 2025 All other applicants closing date: 16 July 2025 Applications will be considered as they are received so don't wait until the closing date. Apply today!

Independent Living Support Worker - Level 2 (8541)

The Vacancy McCarthy Stone is the leading UK's retirement living providers. We are looking for a House Manager (FTC 9 months) to lead their estate at Waveney Place, Harleston, Suffolk. This role is all about exceptional customer service for our retired residents, whether helping to ensure they are living in a safe and pleasant environment, or supporting them to organise community events and activities, you will help them make the best of their independent living. Hours: 30 hours per week Monday to Friday, working throughout the year. Salary: £21,490.34 ACTUAL 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 <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. #LI-GM1 About Us As the UK's leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of January 2025, McCarthy Stone operates over 545 developments across the UK for more than 24,200 people. We believe in championing the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life, so they feel more connected, recognised, and valued than ever. In late 2020 we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain. We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list! Our Customers The Benefits 24 days annual leave Pension plan Life assurance Employee assistance helpline Health screening Eyecare voucher scheme Long service award Testimonials "I enjoy working for McCarthy and Stone as a House Manager because I am very well supported in my Role by my manager. I am able to make the day to day decisions but always have immediate support on the rare times I need help. It's a breath of Fresh Air working for a focused dynamic company who know what they are trying to achieve as a team." Linda Diamond - House Manager "Only at McCarthy Stone can you start in the middle of a pandemic and feel at home within a couple of weeks ... it's all about our great people and how welcome they make you feel ... even if it was through a screen!" Andrea Waldron - Senior HR Business Partner "From my first week I felt like part of the team, everyone is helpful and pro-active, which is crucial in a fast paced environment. I've had the opportunity to work on some exciting projects, it's a very 'hands-on' approach here with plenty of opportunity to be involved and play a part in delivering developments." Emily Bishop - Principal Planning Associate "Working for McCarthy Stone is a very fulfilling experience. The staff here are all empathetic and professional. Guiding people in purchasing an apartment, watching them settle in and make friends, and then watching them lead a happy and carefree retirement is very rewarding." Caroline Craig-cordel - Sales Consultant "I found it inspiring how working in McCarthy Stone gives you a chance to make so many people happier, every day. And what we do is so important to our homeowners! In my marketing career before I couldn't dream about customers sharing their thoughts about my campaigns, but here it happens all the time." Stan Smolyar - Head of Brand Previous Next

House Manager

Job Description Casual work | £13.26 per hour plus sleep in allowances, weekend and bank holiday enhancements (Grade E) | various locations in Norfolk Independent Living Support Worker - Casual To apply, please download an application form and attach it to your online application instead of your CV. Would you like to make a difference to the most vulnerable children in care and help them flourish and achieve their potential? Our Supported Accommodation service works to create and promote a positive environment for each young person in the independent living scheme. We are passionate about the provision of creative and ambitious opportunities for our young people, supporting them to thrive and develop in a nurturing and safe environment which promotes the emotional and physical well-being of children. Our services are well regarded, and we are proud of our reputation for not giving up on children with very complex backgrounds. Our team works hard to improve the lives of the young people in our care. Our environment is unique, and the pressure is always on to keep ourselves and those in our care safe and successful. We need highly motivated, resilient and positive team members with humour, tenacity, and empathy to help our young people thrive. You may be new to the care profession or experienced and want a change. We value your life experiences, energy, personal strength, and positive mental attitude. Our team work across the whole week (including weekends and bank holidays) and normally work a sleep-in shift (from 9:30 until 24:00 and then 07:00 until 10:00 the following morning), although other hours of work are also available. We need people who can join our team on a casual basis to help cover any staffing needs. There is always plenty of work if you want it. Following a thorough induction and training programme, your duties will include: <ul> <li>Developing personal and practical skills to enhance independent living skills.</li> <li>Positive engagement to encourage our young people in their development.</li> <li>Reporting and recording key aspects of care and developing your professional skills as part of on-going development.</li> <li>Managing complex behaviour that can be challenging.</li></ul>We offer you: <ul> <li>Induction and regular training and supervision</li> <li>Career progression and personal development</li> <li>NCC pension scheme</li> <li>Blue light card</li> <li>Fantastic opportunity to achieve the Level 3 Diploma for Residential Child Care</li></ul>To apply, please download an application form and attach it to your online application instead of your CV. For an informal discussion please contact Team Managers, Neil Marjoram (<a href="mailto:neil.marjoram@norfolk.gov.uk" target="_blank">neil.marjoram@norfolk.gov.uk</a>) or Zoe Howarth (<a href="mailto:zoe.howarth@norfolk.gov.uk" target="_blank">zoe.howarth@norfolk.gov.uk</a>) Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria we are looking for. You can find information on our Terms and Conditions here. Already a Norfolk County Council employee? please apply using your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email.

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