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Job description Full Time, Fixed Term - 6 months Location: Bristol Youth MAPS, Nelson Street (Bristol City Centre) Fixed term, full time position for 6 months from start date. We will be happy to speak to external applicants about any permanent social work contracts that may be available in conjunction with starting in this role. Pay scale: BG11 - BG13 dependent upon experience / current Bristol Grade (£38,626 - £48,710) Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people in Bristol? We are looking for a talented and motivated social worker (must be registered with Social Work England) to work within our Youth Homelessness Hub (youth maps) with young people aged 16-17 who are affected by or at risk of homelessness. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and developing service at a time when your passion and expertise can make a difference to how we shape services for young people. Within this role, you will work with an existing youth homelessness social worker to provide services and safe pathways for potentially homeless young people. The key aims of the role are: <ul> <li>To provide joint assessment (with housing advisors within the hub) for young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, at the earliest possible time.</li> <li>To work collaboratively with young people and their families to prevent homelessness wherever possible, using strengths based, solution focussed social work. This may include delivery of mediation, family stability plans and family network meetings to find stable and safe solutions for young people.</li> <li>To recommend young people for our youth housing pathway only when all safe options at home and within the network have been exhausted.</li> <li>To support young people to move into independence, under either part 7 (housing duties) or section 20 (as children in care to the local authority).</li> <li>To remain the allocated social worker for Children in Care due to homelessness until transfer to our 16+ Children in Care team.</li> <li>To deliver reunification planning and work for families, moving young people out of care / accommodation at the earliest possible time.</li> </ul>You will have an opportunity to practice innovative and creative social work with a small caseload of young people and their families, with a focus on prevention and reunification. You will be based within a multi-disciplinary team of housing advisors, social workers and third sector providers at a time when we are focussing resource on developing our services for young people affected by housing instability. We are looking for someone who has: <ul> <li>The skills to work collaboratively with families in crisis, de-escalating situations and finding safe solutions for young people.</li> <li>The skills and attitude to undertake responsive duty visits to families where youth homelessness is a risk.</li> <li>The ability to work with looked after young people until a minimum of first review.</li> <li>The desire to support young people through difficult transitions to adulthood, and to make a positive difference to their life chances.</li> </ul>If this sounds like you, please apply for the role via the application form link. This role is initially advertised as a six month fixed term role, with a hope that the role will become permanent within our team (please note, access to a permanent role would require re-application and competitive interview). If you are already employed as a social worker within Bristol City Council, you can apply for this role as a secondment from your substantive post. Information about this can be found on the source. External applicants will receive a fixed term six month contract, or we are happy to talk to you about permanent social work roles within Children's Services that could offer a permanent contract in conjunction with this fixed term role. Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check. Why Bristol City Council? At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working. Join us and you'll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you'll be working in a supportive environment where you'll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future. How do I apply? If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below. To be shortlisted for interview you'll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application. It is Bristol City Council's practice to request references for candidates that have been offered a job. However, if you are applying for a job that requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check then we will request your references once you have been invited to an interview. For permanent Bristol City Council employees, this post will be a secondment. For employees who are currently on a fixed term contract with Bristol City Council, the secondment must not extend beyond the end of the fixed term period to ensure there is a substantive post to return to. If you are currently a casual worker or a member of an employment agency (currently working with Bristol City Council) this post will be a fixed term contract. We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career. Should you wish to discuss this role further, please contact Sophie Gowans (Senior Project lead for Youth Housing and Homelessness) - <a href="mailto:Sophie.gowans@bristol.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sophie.gowans@bristol.gov.uk</a> . Please provide a contact phone number in your email. To accommodate Christmas leave, the vacancy will close at the later time of the 1 st January 2025, shortlisting will take place on 2 nd / 3 rd January 2025 with interviews planned for the week of the 14 th January. At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.

Social Worker - Youth Homelessness

Young Peoples Homelessness Worker - 37 hours Application Deadline: 9 December 2024 Department: Childrens Services Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract Location: Torbay Council Reporting To: Team Manager Compensation: GBP 30,559 - GBP 33,366 / year Description Job Description &amp; Person Specification &gt; As part of Torbay's commitment to young people, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Youth Homeless Prevention Worker. This role has a central part to play in the overall Early Help offer to young people by delivering interventions and activities that contribute towards preventing young people from becoming homeless. The role will involve working closely with young people aged 16 plus and housing providers when homelessness is identified as a risk. The Youth Homeless Prevention Worker will also work with a number of key agencies to ensure a joined-up approach is taken to meeting young people's needs in a holistic manner. The Youth Homeless Prevention Worker will also support with the development of the service by designing and delivering a number of preventative programmes aimed at reducing the risk of young people experiencing homelessness. To succeed in this role, you will need to be a calm, dynamic and systematic worker who is able to develop and maintain relationships with young people and professionals from partner agencies. You must be a good communicator and be able to work under pressure in order to ensure good outcomes for young people. A creative and resourceful approach to problem solving is also a key trait needed within this role. It is essential that any applicant has a good knowledge of homelessness issues and housing issues along with knowledge of the key challenges that young people, including care experienced adults, face as they transition into adulthood. A comprehensive understanding of child and adult safeguarding mechanisms is also essential. Therefore, previous experience of working with cared for children and young people and/or care experienced adults along with experience of housing work is considered essential requirements of applicants. Applicants must be educated to A level standard or equivalent. The Youth Homeless Prevention Service is positioned within the Early Help area of Children's Social Care. The Early Help Service is a stable set of teams consisting of practitioners working across a number of disciplines and delivering various outcome focused interventions. The service works closely with partner agencies and is committed to community engagement and development by forming positive relationships with children, young people and their families. This post meets the requirements for an Enhanced Criminal Record Check. This will show spent and unspent convictions and adult cautions which have not been filtered in line with legislation, plus any information held by local Police that is considered relevant to the role. This position is for a fixed term of 5 months from the start date. If you are viewing this advert on a job board, you can access the full job description by placing the below URL into your browser: <a href="https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/jobs/job-descriptions/young-peoples-homelessness-worker-1/" target="_blank">https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/jobs/job-descriptions/young-peoples-h…</a> For an informal chat please contact Shaun Evans on 07767671152 or <a href="mailto:shaun.evans@torbay.gov.uk" target="_blank">shaun.evans@torbay.gov.uk</a>. Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 16th December 2024. Our adverts do sometimes close early - even where there's a published deadline - so if you're keen, please apply as soon as possible. Skills Essential: <ul><li>Ability to deal with difficult situations in a calm and sympathetic nature.</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and prioritise accordingly.</li><li>Good negotiation skills.</li><li>Ability to engage with young people and families in a support and challenge role.</li><li>Ability to challenge other agencies and hold to account.</li></ul>This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Knowledge Essential: <ul><li>Awareness of Homelessness issues.</li><li>Knowledge of Housing issues.</li><li>Knowledge and awareness of issues facing young people with complex needs. </li><li>Awareness of Child Protection procedures. </li></ul>Experience &amp; Qualifications Essential: <ul><li>Previous experience of working with Young People.</li><li>Experience of giving housing advice.</li></ul>

Young Peoples Homelessness Worker - 37 hours

About Us Job Title- Street Homeless Hub Deputy Manager Salary Range: £44,773 - £54,254 per annum Permanent Fulltime Location: Wandsworth Do you have a particular passion for supporting people who have experienced street homelessness? Are you looking for a new role within a fast-developing sector with a strong focus on innovation and problem solving? If yes, we have the perfect role for you! In Spring 2025, the Council will open the borough's first Assessment Hub for people who have experienced street homelessness and as a result, an exciting new job opportunity is now available within the Housing and Regeneration Directorate for a Deputy Hub Manager in the Council's Street Homeless Service. We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and dynamic individual to support the Hub Manager in the day-to-day management and running the new Service. The successful candidate will also require a strong understanding of the multiple disadvantages this cohort experience in accessing statutory and non-statutory services. The new Hub will not only provide local short-term accommodation to people off the street but see all services supporting this cohort co-located under one roof. Our aim over the next 12 months is to drastically change the way that services work with and support people with a lived experience of street homelessness, with an emphasis on collaboration and placing the service user at the centre of decision-making processes. You will need to be innovative and flexible with a strong belief in/ experience of effective partnership working, as well as excellent inter-personal skills. The role will be based within the Street Homeless Service and line managed by the Street Homeless Hub Manager. However, the successful candidate will be expected to work alongside a variety of professional teams, including the local outreach service, Rough Sleeping Mental Health Team (RAMHP), Drug and Alcohol Service and Social Services, among others. About the role We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and dynamic individual to support the Hub Manager in the day to day management and running the new Service. The successful candidate will also require a strong understanding of the multiple disadvantages this cohort experience in accessing statutory and non-statutory services. The successful candidate will need to be innovative and flexible with a strong belief in/ experience of effective partnership working, as well as excellent inter-personal skills. The overall job purpose is to support the Assessment Hub Manager with overall responsibility of the day to day management and running of the new Street Homeless Assessment Hub in Wandsworth, serving Richmond and Wandsworth boroughs, including: <ul><li>Managing and coordinating the support for residents. </li><li>Ensuring the Hub is a safe and welcoming place for staff to work and clients to reside in. </li><li>Ensuring the service meets contract and best practice requirements </li><li>Maintaining and building on the network of relationships and voluntary agencies, and how they support the Hub and client group. </li></ul>Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience <ul><li>Knowledge and understanding of the housing and support needs of homeless and disadvantaged people and the ability to translate knowledge into good practice.</li><li>Good understanding of health and safety and fire safety requirements within the relevant context of this role.</li><li>Experience of working with challenging client behaviour and supporting staff in doing the same.</li><li>Experience of building constructive working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts to produce positive outcomes.</li><li>Ability to effectively maintain processes, procedures and information systems to support the work of your team.</li></ul>Indicative Recruitment Timeline: Closing Date: Sunday 08th December 2024 Shortlisting Date: Week Commencing 9th December 2024 Interview Date: 17 December 2024 We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Useful Information: Richmond and Wandsworth Better Partnership Services are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan. Richmond and Wandsworth Councils

Street Homeless Hub Deputy Manager

About Us Job Title- Street Homeless Service Deputy Manager Salary Range- £44,773 - £54,254 per annum Permanent Fulltime Location: 90 Putney Bridge Road, SW11 1HR Do you have a particular passion for supporting people who have experienced street homelessness? Are you looking for a new role within a fast-developing sector with a strong focus on innovation and problem solving? If yes, we have the perfect role for you! Objective of role There is an exciting opportunity within the Housing and Regeneration Directorate for a Deputy Manager in the Council's Street Homeless Service. With the borough's first ever Street Homeless Assessment Hub on the horizon, which will not only provide local short-term accommodation to people off the street but see all services supporting this cohort co-located under one roof, this is an exciting career development opportunity for someone who is passionate about innovation and driving change within the sector. Our aim over the next 12 months is to drastically change the way that services work with and support people with a lived experience of street homelessness, with an emphasis on collaboration and placing the service user at the centre of decision-making processes. This role will specifically be responsible for ensuring all service users are assisted into suitable and sustainable long-term accommodation. However, the successful candidate will be expected to work alongside a variety of professional teams, including the local outreach service, Rough Sleeping Mental Health Team (RAMHP), Drug and Alcohol Service and Social Services, among others. The role will be based within the Street Homeless Service and line managed by the Street Homeless Service Manager. About the role We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and dynamic individual to line manage a team of dedicated officers focussed on supporting people into long term accommodation. The successful candidate will need to be innovative and flexible with a strong belief in/ experience of effective partnership working. You will need to have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and be able to manage a team of officers with varying roles and responsibilities. The overall job purpose is: To assist and support the Street Homeless Service Manager in the overall provision, management, development and support of the Council's Street Homeless Service. To manage a team of officers delivering the Council's duties under the Homeless Reduction Act 2017, managing temporary accommodation and sourcing long term accommodation for people who are at risk of or who have experienced street homelessness. Responsible for developing creative and innovative solutions to prevent street homelessness and find appropriate housing solutions for a cohort presenting with multiple disadvantages and often complex support needs. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience Detailed knowledge of relevant Homelessness and Housing Act legislation including security of tenure and private tenants' rights Experience of managing teams providing a front-line service Experience of performance appraisal and staff development Ability to problem solve in a fast-paced environment Ability to manage, supervise and motivate staff Ability to work effectively part of the wider management team, fostering a flexible and results driven culture. Indicative Recruitment Timeline: Closing Date: Sunday 08th December 2024 Shortlisting Date: Week Commencing 9th December 2024 Interview Date: 16 December 2024 We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Useful Information Richmond and Wandsworth Better Partnership Services are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan. Richmond and Wandsworth Councils

Street Homeless Service Deputy Manager

Homeless Centre Support Officer Permanent Grade 3 - £26,409 - £32,654 Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review Working 36.50 hours per week About Us Helping homeless Birmingham families to build more positive futures Combine your empathy with our training to create practical support for homeless people. The challenge Homelessness can happen to anyone - and in Birmingham it's happening to more and more people. It can lead individuals and families into a cycle that can have a profound effect on all aspects of life, from physical and mental wellbeing to sustainable employment. That's why the Council has a homelessness strategy that cuts across different services and agencies. We're focused on preventing people from becoming homeless but, if they do, we aim to intervene as early as possible to limit the impact of homelessness, help people recover and make them more resilient in the future. Your role You'll support households who find themselves homeless in an emergency or crisis situation. Joining one of our homeless centres located across the city, you'll be part of a team providing a 24-hour temporary hostel accommodation service. From helping with housing benefit claim forms and making plans for moving on to new accommodation, to carrying out room inspections and safety checks, it's a varied role, responding to the needs of residents. About you Personal strengths and values are more important than past experience, as we offer full training and plenty of support. We look for compassionate, empathic people with good customer service and communication skills. Happy dealing with a diverse range of people, including some with vulnerabilities and multiple complex needs, you'll be good at building trust and rapport. Basic IT skills are important as we'll ask you to write up brief case notes and work out simple budgets for others to use; that's why we ask you to complete a simple work-based activity at interview. You should also be ready to work shifts, including evenings and weekends, on a rota-based system. If you're passionate about making a difference for households who are homeless, we'd like to hear from you. For any informal enquires please contact: Richard Welch via email at You must upload a Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. This is required for shortlisting; you need to describe how your experience and skills fit the essential criteria for the role as specified in the Person Specification. If you do not attach your Supporting Statement, your application will not be considered. Please do not attach CVs as we do not accept them. Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application. Closing date 9th December 2024 Ref: BCC2654 A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with , before any employment offer can be confirmed. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) would be required to hold a relevant Visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).

Homeless Centre Support Officer

Job Description Homeless Centre Support Officer Permanent Grade 3 - £26,409 - £32,654 Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review Working 36.50 hours per week About Us Helping homeless Birmingham families to build more positive futures Combine your empathy with our training to create practical support for homeless people. The challenge Homelessness can happen to anyone - and in Birmingham it's happening to more and more people. It can lead individuals and families into a cycle that can have a profound effect on all aspects of life, from physical and mental wellbeing to sustainable employment. That's why the Council has a homelessness strategy that cuts across different services and agencies. We're focused on preventing people from becoming homeless but, if they do, we aim to intervene as early as possible to limit the impact of homelessness, help people recover and make them more resilient in the future. Your role You'll support households who find themselves homeless in an emergency or crisis situation. Joining one of our homeless centres located across the city, you'll be part of a team providing a 24-hour temporary hostel accommodation service. From helping with housing benefit claim forms and making plans for moving on to new accommodation, to carrying out room inspections and safety checks, it's a varied role, responding to the needs of residents. About you Personal strengths and values are more important than past experience, as we offer full training and plenty of support. We look for compassionate, empathic people with good customer service and communication skills. Happy dealing with a diverse range of people, including some with vulnerabilities and multiple complex needs, you'll be good at building trust and rapport. Basic IT skills are important as we'll ask you to write up brief case notes and work out simple budgets for others to use; that's why we ask you to complete a simple work-based activity at interview. You should also be ready to work shifts, including evenings and weekends, on a rota-based system. If you're passionate about making a difference for households who are homeless, we'd like to hear from you. For any informal enquires please contact: Richard Welch via email at <a href="mailto:richard.welch@birmingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">richard.welch@birmingham.gov.uk</a> You must upload a Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. This is required for shortlisting; you need to describe how your experience and skills fit the essential criteria for the role as specified in the Person Specification. If you do not attach your Supporting Statement, your application will not be considered. Please do not attach CVs as we do not accept them. Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application. Closing date 9th December 2024 Ref: BCC2654 A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) would be required to hold a relevant Visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). Job Description and Person Specification About Us We are a disability confident employer and we encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. We also welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) may need to apply for a visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and may require a Certificate of Sponsorship from Birmingham City Council for a skilled worker visa (if the job is eligible).

Job Details: Salary range: £41,580 - £55,710 per annum Work location: 190 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London, SW1V 1DX Hours per week: 36 Contract type: Permanent Vetting requirements: Enhanced DBS Check Closing date: 16 December 2024 Contact details for an Informal Discussion: Natasha Persaud-Hinds, Service Manager (EDT and Substance Misuse), via email: <a href="mailto:NATASHA.PERSAUD-HINDS1@RBKC.GOV.UK" target="_blank">NATASHA.PERSAUD-HINDS1@RBKC.GOV.UK</a> About Us: THE EXTRAORDINARY STORY OF MR K's RECOVERY Adult Social Care in Westminster City Council is a world of extraordinary stories, where our passionate, caring and committed professionals do brilliant work every day. A globe-trotting tourist called Mr K had a stroke. Hospitalised and very vulnerable, we put a unique plan together for him. He wanted to travel to Germany, but he wasn't well enough. We placed Mr K in a care home to recover. Initially he didn't like it, but our social worker worked hard to encourage him to stay. And he enjoyed the experience so much, he stayed for a year. As he was recovering, Mr K's social worker got him an iPad and a phone to help him manage his finances and arrange his next trip. This enabled him to book his tickets to Germany. 'Auf wiedersehen' and he was gone! The Role: As a Social Worker in our Joint Homelessness Team, you can make your own powerful contribution in the lives of rough sleepers in Westminster. Losing work, relationship breakdown, traumatic life events, mental ill health, or problems with drugs and alcohol can push people already on the brink into rough sleeping. Together with our charity partners, we work to offer accommodation and support services that help people leave homelessness behind. We offer a wide range of housing and outreach support services to help homeless people regain their independence - from day centres and hostels, to specialist supported housing services for people with mental health problems, learning disabilities and young homeless people. We also offer counselling to help people overcome drug and alcohol addiction, befriending services and employment and skills training. You'll join a social work team that's co-located alongside healthcare staff from our local NHS Trust. In a truly collaborative environment, you'll discover scope to deliver outstanding results faster than you might expect. Especially because you'll also develop strong links with other services, and with service users' families. Working with rough sleepers who have co-morbidities, complex social care needs, enduring mental illness, and in some cases addiction challenges, you will be instrumental to developing packages of care that are tailored to the individual. With responsibilities including statutory social work assessments and the duties of an Approved Mental Health Professional, you'll enjoy a truly fulfilling opportunity to help people live happier, healthier and more secure lives, in which they're more included as part of our community. Please refer to the Job Description for more information. About You: At Westminster you'll have the freedom and autonomy to adapt your interventions to each individual you work with. So you'll need to be a proactive person, with a creative approach to working with service users and their families. Above all, you'll demonstrate a commitment to dignity and respect at the heart of every intervention you propose. Ideally, in addition to being a qualified, registered social worker, you'll be an Approved Mental Health Professional (or willing to train as one). We'd prefer you to have some experience in working with adults who have mental health problems. Naturally, you'll also bring to the role a good knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance. Comfortable working with people from a wide range of ethnic and cultural groups, you've got excellent communication and relationship building skills. What We Offer: Westminster is an amazing place. We are home to more than 200,000 residents from all backgrounds, over 50,000 vibrant and vital businesses and three-quarters-of-a-million people work in Westminster. Westminster City Council's strategy is to work towards a Fairer Westminster. A Fairer Westminster is one in which our communities are at the heart of our decision-making and help to determine the city's future. By working directly with our communities and other partners, we can build a more inclusive city that celebrates our diverse communities, and where residents, workers and visitors from all backgrounds will feel welcome and safe. At Westminster City Council, we pride ourselves on being an inclusive workplace and employer of choice. We encourage and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that, at all levels, represents the communities we serve. We champion equality, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, has a sense of belonging and is empowered to be their best, that is the Westminster Way. To find out more about how we do this visit <a href="https://www.westminster.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/public-health-strategy-policies-and-reports/equality-duties" target="_blank">https://www.westminster.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/public-health-str…</a> As a forward-thinking Council we appreciate that people work in different ways, therefore our staff benefit from working a range of flexible working patterns as well as Agile working. The Council is a Disability Confident Employer. If you have declared a disability in your application, we guarantee an interview if you meet the essential criteria of the job. If you are invited for interview, you will be asked if you need any reasonable adjustments in order to attend, and we will make these wherever possible.

Social Worker - Joint Homeless Team WCC618160

Job description Permanent, Part Time 18.5 hours per week. Are you passionate about housing and homelessness issues? This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative effort focussed on reducing homelessness in Bristol. We are looking for an experienced Commissioner or Project Manager who can deliver strategic service improvements which significantly increase the availability of move on accommodation for people who are homeless and the supply of cost effective, high standard Temporary Accommodation. We are looking for a motivated individual with strategic service improvement experience and ability to identify and project manage the delivery of a range of additional move on accommodation to help reduce homelessness in Bristol. You will work closely with other teams within Housing Options, partner organisations working with homeless households and people sleeping rough, and a wide group of other agencies involved in developing affordable accommodation options. Previous experience working in homelessness or affordable housing delivery services alongside good communication, negotiation and good IT skills are key for this role. You will also need to be able to work flexibly, manage time effectively and co-ordinate a range of interventions to ensure work objectives and deadlines are met. Why Bristol City Council? At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working. Join us and you'll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you'll be working in a supportive environment where you'll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future. How do I apply? If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below. To be shortlisted for interview you'll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application. We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact Hywel Caddy on <a href="mailto:hywel.caddy@bristol.gov.uk" target="_blank">hywel.caddy@bristol.gov.uk</a> At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.

Commissioning Manager (Homelessness & Move on Accommodation)

Homeless Accommodation Officer Hours: 37 hours Salary: £27,852 - £28,371 (+ enhancements for sleep ins / shifts) Location: Carlisle Contract: Temporary About the role: We are seeking to recruit Casual Homeless Accommodation Officers, to work as and when required to cover planned / unplanned absences and periods of increased need. This includes providing cover within a 24-hour service on a fixed rota including working evenings, weekends, and sleep overs (on site). The Homeless Accommodation Service directly manages and provides housing related support to single people and families experiencing homelessness / rough sleeping, across 50 units of emergency accommodation in Carlisle, some of which is staffed 24 hours a day on fixed rotas (this post is one of those roles). This is a statutory service in fulfilment of the Councils statutory duties under the Housing Act 1996, Homeless Reduction Act 2017 and Domestic Abuse Act 2021. The post holder will assist in the delivery of 24-hour direct access emergency accommodation services and providing personalised immediate support to people experiencing homelessness in the fulfilment of Cumberland Councils statutory responsibilities. Note this post provides cover within a 24-hour service, including working evenings, weekends, and sleep overs (on site) based within in a residential men's scheme and a women and families scheme. Experience of working with vulnerable people is preferred but not essential as full training will be given to the right candidate. For an informal discussion please contact Peter Rhodes on 01228 817386. About You: We are looking for someone who is: <ul> <li>Passionate about technology and innovation.</li> <li>An excellent communicator and team player.</li> <li>Experienced in managing technical change projects using ITIL principles.</li> <li>Able to think strategically and solve problems effectively.</li> <li>Committed to delivering high-quality results.</li> </ul>Why Join Us? At Cumberland Council, we believe in the power of change to improve lives. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects that make a real difference. We value our employees and are committed to providing a positive and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. Apply Now! If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and be part of a forward-thinking team, we want to hear from you! Apply today and help us drive the future of Cumberland Council. Safer Recruitment At Cumberland Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Cumberland Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview. Please view the Post Spec

Homeless Accommodation Officer - CMB1439e

The Vacancy Full time 37 hours a week. Working a mix of early (6.30am - 1pm) and late (12.30pm - 7.30pm) shifts. Will include working weekends and bank holidays. £23,775 progressing up to £25,027 Portsmouth Core Homelessness provides support to up to 62 adults, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. This service operates across three locations, each is tailored to the needs of the clients and offer various levels of support. Our aim is to support clients with their individual needs to enable them to gain the life skills to move on to lower or independent supported living. If you are looking for a fast paced, exciting role, where you can make a real difference to the lives of those who you support, then this is the role for you! MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES <ul> <li>You will have your own caseload of clients to manage and will work with them on a one to one basis and will identify their needs by listening to them and put together a support plan which is equally achievable and realistic for them.</li> <li>Encourage their involvement in personal progression in the form of education, training, employment activity or volunteering, where appropriate.</li> <li>Help them improve their practical skills in areas such as budgeting, shopping, cooking, housework, laundry, health &amp; hygiene</li> <li>Offer support to clients to address all issues leading to their homelessness ie, substance use, mental health or debt and access the benefits they are entitled to claim</li> <li>Attend meetings to support your clients, where appropriate and required</li> <li>Work with external partners to maximise the opportunities available to clients so that they can resettle in the community.</li> <li>Be extremely conscientious in areas such as safeguarding and lone working</li> <li>Maintain a welcoming, safe environment, identifying and minimising all potential risks to users of the premises and the organisation and property</li> <li>Update client records using relevant systems to a good standard</li> <li>Work in accordance with the Health and Safety regulations and all policies and procedures</li> <li>Attend supervision, appraisal, training and meetings as directed which may be outside of your normal working pattern</li> <li>Work flexibly across all areas of operation where required and prior notice given</li> <li>Any other reasonable task as requested by a member of staff</li></ul>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE &amp; ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING Previous experience in this type of work is not essential but you will have a real passion for wanting to work with homeless people. Your values will match ours, you will be committed to helping others and enjoy the real job satisfaction that this brings. <ul> <li>Clear verbal and written English</li> <li>Good IT and keyboard skills</li> <li>Polite, assertive manner, ability to self -motivate</li> <li>Passion for working in a client/customer facing role</li> <li>Knowledge of the benefits system and tenancy legislation</li> <li>Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues</li> <li>Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies</li></ul>We reserve the right to close our adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible. About Us We offer support to people who are homeless, vulnerable or at risk of becoming homeless and need help rebuilding their lives for a brighter future. Our services include safe, flexible and reliable client led housing and support with a focus on reducing homelessness, improving health and wellbeing and building on individual's skills and resilience to break the cycle of homelessness, poverty and exclusion. We work in partnership with multiple agencies and authorities to deliver support and accommodation needs across Berkshire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton. We're committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that embodies our values and promotes a tolerant and respectful environment where everyone can feel empowered to succeed. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and will support with any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. Our vision To be a safety net for people in tough times and the springboard to a brighter future. Our mission To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. Our values Everyone matters We know we're stronger together We do the right things, for the right reasons We never give up Our Benefits Annual appraisals Child care vouchers Pension with life cover Extra mile awards Employee assistance programme Shopping vouchers Our Gallery Previous Next

Homeless Support Worker

The Vacancy Full time, 37 hours a week. Working a mix of early (8am to 4pm) and late (2pm to 9.30pm) shifts, and long days (9am to 9pm) every other Saturday and Sunday. £23,775 progressing to £25,027 Portsmouth Young People Services provides supported accommodation for up to 83 young people between the age of 16 and 25, including care leavers and looked after children. The service operates across three locations, each is tailored to the needs of the clients and offer various levels of support. Our aim is to support to young people with their individual needs to enable then to gain life skills to move on to lower or independent supported living. This is a fast paced, energetic service. If you're looking for an exciting role, where you'll be making a difference in the lives of those you support then this is the role for you! MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES <ul> <li>You will have your own caseload of clients to manage and will work with them on a one to one basis. You will identify their needs by listening to them, put together a client needs assessment and manage risks.</li> <li>Carrying out housing management and health and safety tasks as required</li> <li>Support to move clients on from accommodation services to suitable accommodation options</li> <li>You will mediate and or negotiate with existing housing providers to help prevent homelessness</li> <li>You will help and support individuals by providing advice on housing, welfare benefits, rent deposits and household goods via a variety of schemes.</li> <li>You will help clients with the practicalities of moving to new accommodation, such as contacting energy suppliers</li> <li>You will encourage individuals to develop practical skills such as budgeting, shopping, cooking, housework, laundry, personal health and hygiene</li> <li>Carrying out drop in sessions at designated locations.</li> <li>Liaise with colleges, training agencies, employers to help clients to gain access to education, find work or maintain their benefit entitlement</li> <li>Work closely with other agencies involved in the clients' support such as social services or CAMHS to ensure all areas of need are met</li> <li>To build and maintain a good knowledge of local specialist services and opportunities to which clients can be signposted when appropriate such as for debt advice or peer support groups.</li> <li>Be prepared to undertake role across 3 young peoples' services in the local area if needed</li> <li>Any other reasonable duties required in the interest of the organisation</li></ul>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE &amp; ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING Previous experience in this sector is not essential but you will be able to demonstrate a real passion for wanting to work with vulnerable young people in the homeless sector. Our values will be aligned to your own ethics and ideals and you will be committed to changing the life of others for the better. <ul> <li>Clear verbal and written English</li> <li>Good IT and keyboard skills</li> <li>Polite, assertive manner, ability to self -motivate</li> <li>Passion for working in a client/customer facing role</li> <li>Knowledge of the benefits system and tenancy legislation</li> <li>Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues</li> <li>Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies</li> <li>Flexible approach to what is required from the role</li> <li>Access to your own vehicle would be preferable</li></ul>We reserve the right to close our adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible. About Us We offer support to people who are homeless, vulnerable or at risk of becoming homeless and need help rebuilding their lives for a brighter future. Our services include safe, flexible and reliable client led housing and support with a focus on reducing homelessness, improving health and wellbeing and building on individual's skills and resilience to break the cycle of homelessness, poverty and exclusion. We work in partnership with multiple agencies and authorities to deliver support and accommodation needs across Berkshire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton. We're committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that embodies our values and promotes a tolerant and respectful environment where everyone can feel empowered to succeed. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and will support with any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. Our vision To be a safety net for people in tough times and the springboard to a brighter future. Our mission To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. Our values Everyone matters We know we're stronger together We do the right things, for the right reasons We never give up Our Benefits Annual appraisals Child care vouchers Pension with life cover Extra mile awards Employee assistance programme Shopping vouchers Our Gallery Previous Next

Homeless Support Worker (Young People)

Role: Social Worker- Homeless Intervention Team Location: Birmingham Children's Trust Team: Homeless Intervention Team Pay: Up to £33.30 per hour Contract: Full-Time Locum OFSTED: Good In the office: Hybrid Are you a skilled and compassionate Social Worker with a strong background in working with vulnerable young people? Birmingham's local authority is seeking a dedicated professional to join our Homeless Intervention Team, focusing on supporting young people aged 16-17 who are at risk of homelessness or already homeless. Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Conducting Section 17 Assessments and Child in Need (CIN) plans to offer support to young people.</li> <li>Providing Section 17 and Section 20 accommodation to those in need, ensuring all statutory requirements are met.</li> <li>Working closely with families to resolve conflicts and reunite young people with their families where possible.</li> <li>Managing cases where safeguarding concerns arise, conducting strategy discussions and Section 47 investigations when required.</li> <li>Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to support young people and improve their housing and life outcomes.</li> <li>Ensuring all work is compliant with relevant legislation, including the Southwark Judgement and Homelessness Reduction Act.</li></ul>Requirements: <ul> <li>Minimum of 4 years post-qualification experience as a Social Worker.</li> <li>Proven experience completing Section 17 assessments, holding CIN plan, and managing Section 20 processes (including reviews, PEPs, and pathway planning).s</li> <li>Strong background in working with families to prevent breakdowns and support reunification.</li> <li>In-depth understanding of the Southwark Judgement and the Homelessness Reduction Act.</li> <li>Excellent communication, problem-solving, and case management skills.</li></ul>Benefits: <ul> <li>Opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable young people.</li> <li>Work within a supportive and dedicated team environment.</li> <li>Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.</li></ul>Why choose Sheldon Phillips to find your next role? It's simple: we're not pushy or overly persistent. We understand that you want to be heard. Our priority is to proactively seek the roles you desire, not just the ones that benefit us financially.Our success comes from making your job search our top priority.Interested in learning more about the Social Worker-Homeless Intervention Team role in Birmingham? Contact Emily Cooper at 01635 226350.Plus, refer a friend to us, and if we place them, you'll receive a generous £300 referral bonus (terms and conditions apply).

Social Worker- Homeless Intervention Team

About The Role The Support Worker will provide a structured, personalised resettlement service to every service user at Mildmay House. To seek to support service users who have experienced homelessness to move into their own homes in a planned and supported way. To offer advice, training, information and one-to-one/group support to help service users through this process. The support offered very much depends on the individual, but can include advice on housing rights, accompanying individuals to meetings, and practical support to move in, such as obtaining furniture and setting up payment plans for household bills. Ensure that service users who are ready to move on are given the security and support to maximise their independence, dignity and choice, in accordance with the aims and objectives of the project. Please note this is a full time role working on a rota basis - generally a week of day shifts, a week of night shifts and working every other weekend. What you will be doing: <ul> <li>Providing service users with information on housing options, assist them to make applications for accommodation, advocate on their behalf with housing providers and accompany them to interviews and viewings if appropriate</li> <li>Acting as a key-worker to a caseload of residents, enabling them to take ownership of their journey with Salvation Army Homes</li> <li>Ensuring that clients receive the necessary practical help to move in, either directly or through liaison with other support services. This would include, personal and housing benefit claims, assistance with community care grants, domestic fuel connections etc</li> <li>Carrying out a strengths-based assessment with applicants, facilitating the co-production of a person-centred plan, that enables individuals to achieve their goals and aspirations and the opportunity to identify and develop their talents</li> <li>Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with specialists and agencies who might offer resources, funding, or individual services relevant to service user needs, e.g. Registered Social Landlords, Local Authority, Community Psychiatric Services, Benefit Agency and other government agencies, referral agencies, charitable trusts, other voluntary agencies. </li></ul>About the Service: Mildmay House is a 47 bed supported accommodation service for single homeless males and females aged 16 upwards, clients who live at our service come from a variety of backgrounds/circumstances including relationship breakdowns, rough sleeping, mental health, drugs &amp; alcohol use. At Mildmay we seek to provide a warm, respectful and supportive environment for clients. We want every person who walks through the door to feel that Mildmay is their home from Day 1. Staff aim to support and encourage clients throughout their stay/journey with us as they move towards independent living. What our Staff Say: I love working at Mildmay House because there is never a dull moment. The relationships that are developed with the clients are extremely important and I think that it is one of the key things that supports us truly transform lives. This role is known internally as Support Worker About You A Support Worker will instinctively share Salvation Army Homes delivery values and behaviours, loving your work, helping people to thrive and always finding a way to be effective.You will need to: <ul> <li>Have experience of or knowledge related to working with homeless people</li> <li>Have experience of working with clients to overcome the barriers to effective resettlement</li> <li>Proven ability to network with outside agencies and develop partnerships that support effective resettlement.</li> <li>Proven capacity to deal successfully with difficult and complex situations</li> <li>Capacity to understand individual action plans, personal development programmes and need and risk assessment</li> <li>Be a confident and capable communicator, not fazed by difficult situations</li> <li>Be able to build trusting, professional relationships and have a high level of resilience.</li> <li>Take an asset-based approach to empowering people to develop their skills, strengths and talents.</li></ul>Benefits of working as a Support Worker: <ul> <li>26 days annual leave rising to 31 days</li> <li>£100 when you start work, plus £250 at 6 months' service and another £250 at 12 months' service</li> <li>An extra day off on your birthday</li> <li>A High Street discount scheme (great savings both on and off-line)</li> <li>Pension with life assurance</li> <li>Discounted private medical insurance</li> <li>Loans available for financial emergencies</li> <li>Occupational Sick Pay</li> <li>A full Induction package and training relevant to the role</li> <li>Long service awards from 2.5 years</li> <li>Support to learn and develop your career</li></ul>About Us A registered social landlord and one of the leading providers of supported housing in the UK, Salvation Army Homes is dedicated to transforming lives by providing accommodation and support for some of the most vulnerable members of society - mainly people with complex needs and/or experiencing homelessness. Salvation Army Homes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Our aim is to work with individuals to build on their strengths, creating person centred, individualised strategies and plans that transform lives, support recovery and enable positive behaviour. In order to succeed, however, we need the right people in place. Our workforce is one of our greatest assets, but only by recruiting the very best can we continue to deliver comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement. services to our residents. That's where you come in. As an equal opportunities' employer, Salvation Army Homes is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We invite and welcome applications to apply for Salvation Army Homes opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Homelessness Support Worker

Homeless Accommodation Officer - CMB1290e Hours: 0 hours Salary: £31.067 - £31.586 (+ enhancements for sleep ins / shifts) Location: Carlisle About the role: We are seeking to recruit Casual Homeless Accommodation Officers, to work as and when required to cover planned / unplanned absences and periods of increased need. This includes providing cover within a 24-hour service on a fixed rota including working evenings, weekends, and sleep overs (on site). The Homeless Accommodation Service directly manages and provides housing related support to single people and families experiencing homelessness / rough sleeping, across 50 units of emergency accommodation in Carlisle, some of which is staffed 24 hours a day on fixed rotas (this post is one of those roles). This is a statutory service in fulfilment of the Councils statutory duties under the Housing Act 1996, Homeless Reduction Act 2017 and Domestic Abuse Act 2021. The post holder will assist in the delivery of 24-hour direct access emergency accommodation services and providing personalised immediate support to people experiencing homelessness in the fulfilment of Cumberland Councils statutory responsibilities. Note this post provides cover within a 24-hour service, including working evenings, weekends, and sleep overs (on site) based within in a residential men's scheme and a women and families scheme. Experience of working with vulnerable people is preferred but not essential as full training will be given to the right candidate. For an informal discussion please contact Peter Rhodes on 01228 817386. About You: We are looking for someone who is: <ul> <li>Passionate about technology and innovation.</li> <li>An excellent communicator and team player.</li> <li>Experienced in managing technical change projects using ITIL principles.</li> <li>Able to think strategically and solve problems effectively.</li> <li>Committed to delivering high-quality results.</li> </ul>Why Join Us? At Cumberland Council, we believe in the power of change to improve lives. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects that make a real difference. We value our employees and are committed to providing a positive and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. Apply Now! If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and be part of a forward-thinking team, we want to hear from you! Apply today and help us drive the future of Cumberland Council. Safer Recruitment At Cumberland Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Cumberland Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview. Please view the Post Spec

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