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At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees. More about your role Want a career where you can really make a difference? As a Customer Support Coordinator, you will be supporting our Communities, adding value by helping vulnerable young people make the transition to adulthood and living independently. We have a rewarding opportunities available for those passionate about supported housing. The roles involve 12-hour shifts (7am-7pm) on a rota basis across 7 days, offering a consistent and structured pattern to support the needs of our residents. This role requires you to provide high quality support and guidance to our young Customers, providing the help they need to develop their independence, keep themselves safe, access training/education/employment and move confidently to permanent housing. This will involve working effectively as a team with external agencies and creating person centred support plans with goals that are achievable for our young people. You also deliver intensive and effective housing management support, ensuring our young customers maintain and thrive in their tenancies. This a building based supported accommodation service but support to access the community will be needed in one of our services in Blackpool. Your day-to-day tasks will include: <ul> <li>Undertaking needs assessments </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Developing person centred support plans </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Building caring professional relationships with young people </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Providing advice, guidance and support to Young People to assist them in meeting their goals </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Daily Safeguarding and risk management </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Accurate record keeping and liaising with other professionals </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Planning transition and moves to permanent housing </li> </ul>Want to know more? Download the full job profile. Or hear what one of our current colleagues has to say about their role here Supporting young people with care and compassion - Places for People Please note you will work 36.25 hours per week over a 7-day rota period. This post is subject to a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and two satisfactory references. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA (MUST-HAVES) <ul> <li>Experience in a similar support-based role </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Knowledge of tenancy and support management </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Excellent communication skills </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Team player who can also work independently </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Strong IT and administrative skills </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Effective record keeping skills </li> </ul>More about you Supportive. Resilient. Organised. If you're those three things, this is the role for you! In a nutshell, here's who we're looking for: <ul> <li>You have experience of working with young people </li> </ul> <ul> <li>'Can't' isn't in your vocabulary. You radiate positivity and get things done with a smile. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>You're passionate about helping young people and always willing to rise to the challenge </li> </ul> <ul> <li>You're super calm in a crisis, dealing with challenges quickly and appropriately. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>You're efficient with a brilliant eye for detail. You love a system and recognise the importance of record keeping. </li> </ul>Commitment to Trauma Informed Practice At Places for People, we are committed to creating safe and supportive environments for individuals who have experienced trauma. We understand that trauma can have a profound impact on individuals, and we are dedicated to recognising the signs and symptoms of trauma, practicing empathy and respect, and using trauma-informed language. We are also committed to providing individuals with choice and autonomy, and to working collaboratively to empower them to re-establish control of their lives. Benefits We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include: <ul> <li>Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Pension with matched contributions up to 7% </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Excellent holiday package - up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Cashback plan for healthcare costs - up to £500 saving per year </li> </ul> <ul> <li>A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2% </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Training and development </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more </li> </ul>

Young persons homeless support worker

About Us North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community. The Role We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Homeless Prevention Officer to join our Homeless Prevention Team. The Homeless Prevention Team provides help and advice to North Somerset households who are either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Working in partnership with other organisations we ensure that vulnerable people and families are provided with appropriate advice, accommodation and support In this role, you will be responsible for carrying out assessments with individuals and families who are either already homeless or who are threatened with homelessness for a variety of reasons including domestic abuse, financial struggles or those who have been served a notice requiring them to leave their private rented property. All decisions are made in accordance with the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. You will need to be able to problem solve and seek out innovative homeless prevention solutions according to each households unique circumstances. You will also be expected to work in partnership with key frontline partner services such as rough sleeper outreach, Registered Providers, Adults and Childrens social care teams, hospital services and other community based statutory and voluntary agencies as part of a multi-agency solutions focussed homelessness prevention service Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Hold and prioritise your own caseload of homeless households</li> <li>Have an in-depth understanding of the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and related legislation</li> <li>Develop a Personal Housing Plan according to the households circumstances</li> <li>Carry out homelessness investigations and make formal decisions within legislative frameworks</li> <li>Liaise and negotiate with landlords and excluders</li> <li>Have a sound understanding of the possession proceedings process</li> <li>Provide in depth advice regarding housing options</li> <li>Represent the client at multi agency meetings including safeguarding</li> <li>Recognise safeguarding concerns and make relevant referrals</li> <li>Make referrals for emergency and temporary accommodation</li> <li>Write legally sound homeless decision letters</li> <li>Make referrals to other agencies to support clients and to prevent or relieve their homelessness</li> </ul>Work Style At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated. This role falls into the category of Select Workstyle Type which means you can expect to work in the following way: Flexible Worker <ul> <li>2-3 days in the office</li> <li>Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.</li> <li>Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.</li> </ul>About You You must be a confident and resilient person, with excellent communications skills who is able to prioritise a busy and complex case load of homeless applicants. You should have a strong background of homelessness and other housing related work e.g. advice/welfare benefits and experience working in a multi-agency environment. You should also be able to use Microsoft Office packages and a bespoke inhouse system to enable you to keep clear and accurate client records What We Offer At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer: <ul> <li>Competitive salary and benefits</li> <li>Flexible working arrangements</li> <li>Local Government Pension</li> <li>Opportunities for professional development</li> <li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li> <li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li> <li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li> <li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li> </ul>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet . How to Apply If you share our vision and values and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role. Contact Information For further information about the role, please contact Lynn Trigg - Homeless prevention Manager, at <a href="mailto:lynn.trigg@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">lynn.trigg@n-somerset.gov.uk</a> or 01934 426150. Important Information As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role. Interview Date: TBA Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role. Equal Opportunities At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.

Homeless Prevention Officer

Job Description Role: Senior Homelessness Analyst Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: 37 hours per week Worker Type: Hybrid Worker Salary: Grade H - Starting Salary is £39,513 (Level one) rising to £42,708 (Level four) per annum Location: Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham, NG2 3NG We've got an exciting opportunity available for a talented individual to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you've been looking for? Read on to find out more... Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best. In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you. * You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here. About the Role This post fulfils a critical role of supporting the strategic understanding of homelessness in Nottingham and informs how to develop local systems and services aimed at preventing and responding to homelessness. Key to this role is the generation of rich intelligence through research, analysis, and reporting complex data from a variety of sources to produce regular high quality data and intelligence reports which will be used to inform corporate and political leadership teams about homelessness demand, temporary accommodation usage and supply and budget impact. As a Senior Homelessness Analyst, you will liaise with and communicate complex concepts, information and data to a wide range of both internal and external stakeholders, and as such excellent communication and stakeholder management skills will be essential to this role. About You The ideal candidate will: <ol> <li>Understanding of homelessness legislation and how it is applied, causes and reasons for homelessness, homelessness issues and impact, ways to prevent and relieve homelessness.</li> <li>Advanced skills in IT, business intelligence and data reporting (e.g. GIS, Microsoft, Power BI, Jigsaw, Delta, Business Objects or equivalent).</li> <li>Ability to research, collate, organise and analyse qualitative and quantitative data and insight using a range of different appropriate methodologies, and construct rich and clearly articulated business intelligence.</li> <li>Ability to draw conclusions from data and insight, and develop concise and understandable briefings on complex topics for different audiences.</li> <li>Evidence of working successfully in partnership across different sectors, building and maintaining good working relationships.</li> <li>Good interpersonal skills and an ability to engage, communicate and negotiate with different modes of delivery as appropriate to a diverse range of internal and partnership colleagues (including external partners, councillors, senior management, colleagues) to specify needs, develop understanding and deliver projects.</li></ol> You can find the job description for this post here. Please ensure you demonstrate clearly how you meet the 6 requirements outlined above in your CV &amp; supporting document. At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional information for applicants page. Closing Date: 7th August 2025 (midnight) - Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date, and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Interview date: 19th August 2025 - Please note this is subject to change If you have any queries about the role or the recruitment process, please contact us via email: <a href="mailto:recruitment@nottinghamcity.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@nottinghamcity.gov.uk</a> If you have any technical issues when completing your application, please contact our Employee Service Centre: <a href="https://emss.org.uk/support" target="_blank">https://emss.org.uk/support</a> By applying to this job, you agree to our Terms &amp; Conditions. About Us Thank you for your interest in working for Nottingham City Council. As one of the largest employers in Nottingham we offer a wide range of roles across a range of services. In return for your skill, drive and commitment to serving the people of Nottingham, we can help you to develop an exciting and rewarding career, with access to the following benefits. In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to: <ul> <li>26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years' service) + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually </li> <li>Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.9%</li> <li>Smart Working - to support your work life balance </li> <li>Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme</li> <li>Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more!</li></ul>Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and with different abilities. We recruit for diversity and value difference. We particularly want to hear from you if you are from Minority Ethnic communities, identify within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer+ community (LGBTQ+) and if you are Disabled - these groups of people are underrepresented in our workforce, and we'd like to reflect our local population more through our recruitment processes. We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and we would encourage you to discuss this with us during the selection process, should this be something you are interested in.

Senior Homelessness Analyst

Homelessness Strategy and Delivery Officer - 37 Hours Application Deadline: 26 August 2025 Department: Adults &amp; Community Services Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract Location: Torbay Council Reporting To: Head of Service Compensation: GBP 41,511 - GBP 44,711 / year Description Job Description &amp; Person Specification &gt; Are you passionate about tackling homelessness and driving real change? Torbay Council is seeking a strategic, motivated individual to lead the development and delivery of our Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy. What You'll Do: <ul><li>Shape and implement homelessness strategy across Torbay.</li><li>Coordinate multi-agency responses and partnerships.</li><li>Use data to drive effective, evidence-based solutions.</li><li>Ensure lived experience informs service design.</li></ul>What You'll Bring: <ul><li>Strong understanding of housing and homelessness issues.</li><li>Experience in strategy, project delivery, and partnership working.</li><li>Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.</li></ul>Why Join Us? <ul><li>Make a meaningful impact in your community.</li><li>Work in a supportive, forward-thinking team.</li><li>Enjoy flexible working and development opportunities.</li></ul>Ready to be a catalyst for change? Help us build a Torbay where everyone has a place to call home. This position is for a fixed term of 18 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/jobs/job-descriptions/homelessness-strategy-and-delivery-officer-37-hours/" target="_blank">https://www.torbay.gov.uk/jobs/job-descriptions/homelessness-strategy-a…</a> For an informal chat please contact Lianne Hancock on 07789 650442 or <a href="mailto:lianne.hancock@torbay.gov.uk" target="_blank">lianne.hancock@torbay.gov.uk</a>, or Tara Harris on 07771 631521 or <a href="mailto:tara.harris@torbay.gov.uk" target="_blank">tara.harris@torbay.gov.uk</a>. Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 11th September 2025. 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 use negotiation and influencing skills. </li><li>Ability to analyse and present information clearly, along with presenting complex ideas to a wide range of audiences. </li><li>Ability to identify and solve complex problems in a practical way. </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>Knowledge of the range of support services and accommodation for homeless households. </li><li>To have knowledge of what good practice is and how you would develop strategies, policies and plans in relation to current local and national issues. </li></ul>Experience &amp; Qualifications Essential: <ul><li>Educated to degree level or the equivalent experience and knowledge of strategic planning, housing delivery, improving existing housing and homelessness prevention within a local housing authority. </li></ul>

Homelessness Strategy and Delivery Officer - 37 Hours

The Vacancy FULL TIME - 37hrs Rolling rota - will be required to work some weekends and some bank holidays Southampton Accommodation Services provides supported accommodation to adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness across various locations in Southampton. Our aim is to provide person-centred support to our clients, empowering them to gain the life skills they require to move on to more independent living. We work with a range of agencies to maximise the support and opportunities for clients. Although this can be a challenging role, it's also very rewarding. This is an exciting role, where no two days will be the same, you will take part in various tasks, such as running client activities and life skills projects. If you love working with people and want to make a difference in the lives of those you support, then please apply. JOB PURPOSE To be part of a team that supports our clients, keeping them safe and helping them achieve their goals. To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES <ul> <li>To support clients by helping them to gain practical life skills, and encourage their engagement with the running of the service</li> <li>To assist clients with managing their finances, paying rent, managing arrears and accessing benefits</li> <li>To carry out daily checks, for example, on clients and the property, and ad hoc housekeeping tasks</li> <li>To support individuals to achieve their desired goals</li> <li>To encourage and signpost clients to the local community and to resources relevant to their aspirations including education, training, employment activity or volunteering </li> <li>To support clients in trauma informed and psychologically informed ways</li> <li>To adhere to safeguarding responsibilities, following our safeguarding policy and procedure</li> <li>To help maintain health and safety, ensuring clients, visitors and buildings are safe in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, policy and procedures</li> <li>To provide basic first aid assistance until help arrives (full training is provided)</li> <li>To work confidently and efficiently when lone working</li> <li>To maintain accurate records on our client management system and ensure these are stored in line with GDPR </li> <li>To maintain confidentiality </li> <li>To represent the organisation in a professional manner</li> <li>To carry out any other reasonable duties required in the interest of the organisation</li></ul>ROLE REQUIREMENTS <ul> <li>This role will require an Enhanced with Barred List(s) disclosure and barring service check is a requirement for this role. This would be completed on appointment of the role.</li> <li>This role may require a full drivers' licence and access to a vehicle</li> <li>This role will require you to work flexibly across several sites</li> <li>This role will require you to work with clients on a one-to-one basis</li> <li>This role will require you to work weekends</li> <li>This role will require you to lone work</li></ul>DESIRABLE CRITERIA <ul> <li>Experience in similar sectors</li> <li>Experience in customer service roles</li></ul>ESSENTIAL CRITERIA <ul> <li>Good communication skills</li> <li>Clear verbal and written English </li> <li>Good keyboard skills for data inputting</li> <li>Basic knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word</li> <li>Polite and assertive manner</li> <li>Ability to self-motivate as you will work on your own</li> <li>Collaborate well in a team</li> <li>Ability to respond calmly in a crisis</li> <li>Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues</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 and Dorset. We are dedicated to safeguarding all young people and adults with our services. We follow safer recruitment practices for all our vacancies to assure that all successful candidates are suitable to work with our clients. 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 Gallery Previous Next Our Benefits Extra mile awards Pension with life cover Blue Light Card Champions of equality Employee assistance programme Staff discounts via Wider Wallet Dedication to wellbeing GP helpline Length of service awards Generous and flexible holiday Refer a friend scheme

Homeless Recovery Worker Assistant

The Vacancy FULL TIME - 37hrs Rolling rota - will need to work some weekends and some bank holidays Southampton Accommodation Services provides supported accommodation to adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness across various locations in Southampton. Our aim is to provide person-centred support to our clients, empowering them to gain the life skills they require to move on to more independent living. We work with a range of agencies to maximise the support and opportunities for clients. Although this can be a challenging role, it's also very rewarding. This is an exciting role, where no two days will be the same, you will take part in various tasks, such as running client activities and life skills projects. If you love working with people and want to make a difference in the lives of those you support, then please apply. JOB PURPOSE To be part of a team that supports our clients, keeping them safe and helping them achieve their goals. To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES <ul> <li>To support clients by helping them to gain practical life skills, and encourage their engagement with the running of the service</li> <li>To assist clients with managing their finances, paying rent, managing arrears and accessing benefits</li> <li>To carry out daily checks, for example, on clients and the property, and ad hoc housekeeping tasks</li> <li>To support individuals to achieve their desired goals</li> <li>To encourage and signpost clients to the local community and to resources relevant to their aspirations including education, training, employment activity or volunteering </li> <li>To support clients in trauma informed and psychologically informed ways</li> <li>To adhere to safeguarding responsibilities, following our safeguarding policy and procedure</li> <li>To help maintain health and safety, ensuring clients, visitors and buildings are safe in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, policy and procedures</li> <li>To provide basic first aid assistance until help arrives (full training is provided)</li> <li>To work confidently and efficiently when lone working</li> <li>To maintain accurate records on our client management system and ensure these are stored in line with GDPR </li> <li>To maintain confidentiality </li> <li>To represent the organisation in a professional manner</li> <li>To carry out any other reasonable duties required in the interest of the organisation</li></ul>ROLE REQUIREMENTS <ul> <li>This role will require an Enhanced with Barred List(s) disclosure and barring service check is a requirement for this role. This would be completed on appointment of the role.</li> <li>This role will require a full drivers' licence and access to a vehicle</li> <li>This role will require you to work flexibly across several sites </li> <li>This role may require you to work with clients on a one-to-one basis</li> <li>This role may require you to work nights and/or weekends</li> <li>This role may require you to lone work</li></ul>DESIRABLE CRITERIA <ul> <li>Experience in similar sectors</li> <li>Experience in customer service roles</li></ul>ESSENTIAL CRITERIA <ul> <li>Good communication skills</li> <li>Clear verbal and written English </li> <li>Good keyboard skills for data inputting</li> <li>Basic knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word</li> <li>Polite and assertive manner</li> <li>Ability to self-motivate as you will work on your own</li> <li>Collaborate well in a team</li> <li>Ability to respond calmly in a crisis</li> <li>Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues</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 and Dorset. We are dedicated to safeguarding all young people and adults with our services. We follow safer recruitment practices for all our vacancies to assure that all successful candidates are suitable to work with our clients. 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 Gallery Previous Next Our Benefits Extra mile awards Pension with life cover Blue Light Card Champions of equality Employee assistance programme Staff discounts via Wider Wallet Dedication to wellbeing GP helpline Length of service awards Generous and flexible holiday Refer a friend scheme

Join Our Team as a Women's Homelessness Keyworker! Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of women facing complex challenges? The Nelson Trust is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Women's Accommodation Worker to join our team. The Nelson Trust, in partnership with Horizons, is dedicated to providing comprehensive community support to women facing substance use and homelessness. Our holistic and gender-responsive approach ensures that women receive the highest quality of care, advice, and intervention. As a Women's Homelessness Keyworker, you'll play a crucial role in delivering high-quality, gender-responsive support to women experiencing substance use and complex housing and homelessness issues. You'll manage a caseload of 15-20 women, providing holistic, person-centred care and interventions to help them achieve their recovery goals and sustain safe, appropriate housing. Key responsibilities: <ul> <li>Provide one-on-one support with practical issues such as finances, housing, benefits and debt.</li> <li>Develop and implement comprehensive, strength-based recovery plans.</li> <li>Conduct thorough assessments of client needs across various domains.</li> <li>Collaborate with partner agencies to ensure effective multi-agency working.</li> <li>Offer bespoke interventions in both group and individual settings.</li> </ul>What we are looking for: <ul> <li>At least 2 years of experience working with women facing multiple disadvantage.</li> <li>Strong organisational and time management skills.</li> <li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li> <li>Knowledge of substance use interventions.</li> <li>Knowledge and experience of Bristol`s homelessness and housing sectors.</li> <li>Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.</li> </ul> Due to the nature of the work carried out in our Women`s Centres this role is restricted to female applicants only in accordance with the provisions of the occupational requirement (Equality Act 2010, pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1). The Nelson Trust is committed to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced Children &amp; Adults DBS check We have become known for the quality of our work and ability to provide bespoke care and support services. While we are proud of our achievements so far, we are ambitious and want to continue to grow and diversify our workforce. We recognise that employees from different backgrounds bring unique knowledge, perspectives and experiences and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from individuals across all sectors of society. This is an opportunity for new, challenging and highly rewarding experiences. Our staff make a real difference to people`s lives and in return for your commitment and enthusiasm, we offer a comprehensive training and development programme, a generous pension scheme and a positive working environment. Anticipated recruitment timeline: Closing date for applications: Midday Monday 4th August 2025 Interviews: Tuesday 12th August 2025, Bristol If you're ready to make a real impact and be part of a team that values your contributions, apply now to become our next Women`s Homelessness Keyworker!

Women`s Homelessness Keyworker

Salary: £30,559-£33,366 per annum Grade: H Contract: Permanent Hours: Full-time Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire Do you have the energy, drive and compassion to support young people at risk of homelessness? We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Homelessness Prevention Officer to join our Young People's Pathway Team. This is a rewarding opportunity to work directly with young people aged 16-25 across North Yorkshire, helping them to avoid homelessness and build brighter futures. About the Role As a Homelessness Prevention Officer, you will: • Work with young people and their families or carers to prevent homelessness through early intervention, including mediation. • Carry out timely assessments and develop tailored support plans. • Collaborate with Housing Options Officers and Children's Services to ensure statutory duties are met. • Support the delivery of the Young People's Accommodation Pathway through joint working with internal and external partners. • Be based primarily in the Scarborough, Whitby and Filey area, with flexibility to support the wider North Yorkshire team as needed. Key Responsibilities • Manage a caseload of young people at risk of homelessness. • Complete and record screening assessments for all 16 and 17-year-olds. • Assess and monitor risk levels, referring to specialist services where appropriate. • Coordinate and monitor the implementation of support needs. • Maintain accurate records and contribute to service development. What We're Looking For We are looking for someone who: • Has a genuine passion for supporting young people. • Possesses excellent communication and problem-solving skills. • Can work effectively with a range of professionals and agencies. • Is organised, resilient, and committed to making a difference. Training will be provided to support the hybrid nature of this role, which bridges housing and children's social care. ***DBS*** Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post. For further information about this role, please contact Becci Whitmore at <a href="mailto:Becci.whitmore@northyorks.gov.uk" target="_blank">Becci.whitmore@northyorks.gov.uk</a> . Key Dates: Closing date - 3rd August 2025 Interview - 13th August 2025 Key Documents: Job Description.docx Total Rewards NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies. We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. North Yorkshire Councils' purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other's contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Apply now

Homelessness Prevention Officer

Diolch am eich diddordeb yn y swydd uchod. Mae Grŵp Cynefin wedi bod yn darparu tai o ansawdd, sy'n ddiogel a fforddiadwy dros chwe sir gogledd Cymru a gogledd Powys i dros 8,000 o bobl ers 2014. Rydym yn gweithio'n galed i ddarparu tai a gwasanaethau rhagorol, i gyfrannu i ddatblygiad cymunedau cynaliadwy a gwarchod a hybu'r iaith Gymraeg gyda balchder. Rydyn ni am gynyddu iechyd a lles ein cymunedau i'r eithaf, creu cyfleoedd i newid bywydau a siapio lleoedd sy'n sicrhau dyfodol cynaliadwy. Mae Gorwel yn uned fusnes o fewn Grŵp Cynefin sy'n darparu gwasanaethau o safon i: <ul><li>gefnogi pobl sy'n dioddef trais yn y cartref</li><li>gefnogi pobl rhag colli ei cartref ac atal digartrefedd</li></ul>Rydym yn gweithio gydag unigolion a theuluoedd, rhai ohonynt yn denantiaid Grŵp Cynefin, o fewn pedair sir gogledd Cymru: Ynys Môn, Gwynedd, Sir Conwy a Sir Ddinbych. Mae ein prosiectau'n cynnwys llochesi, cynlluniau tai â chefnogaeth, gwasanaethau plant a phobl ifanc, cefnogaeth yn y gymuned a gwasanaeth ymgynghorwyr annibynnol trais yn y cartref. Ar gyfartaledd rydym yn cefnogi hyd at 650 o bobl yr wythnos ac mae gennym dros 70 o staff cyflogedig proffesiynol. Mae gennym staff profiadol a phroffesiynol yn gweithio o swyddfeydd ym Mhenygroes, Caernarfon, Llangefni, Pwllheli, Dinbych, Dolgellau a Blaenau Ffestiniog. Gwasanaethau Atal Digartrefedd yng Ngwynedd, Sir Ddinbych ac Ynys Môn Gwynedd - Llys Seion Mae Cynllun Llys Seion yn safle gyda 6 o fflatiau ym Mhwllheli ar gyfer unigolion a theuluoedd digartref er mwyn cynnig cefnogaeth a chyngor i fyw yn annibynnol. Mae'r Cynllun Cefnogaeth Symudol yn wasanaeth ar gyfer trigolion Gwynedd er mwyn cefnogi teuluoedd ac unigolion i fyw yn eu cartref yn llwyddiannus ac annibynnol. Cynllun Cydgysylltydd Digartrefedd Gwynedd Nod y gwasanaeth yw darparu gwasanaeth cefnogi o ansawdd uchel mewn perthynas â thai ar gyfer pobl sengl a theuluoedd 16 oed a throsodd, sydd ag anghenion aml gefnogaeth a allai gynnwys cyfuniad o faterion megis digartrefedd, camddefnyddio sylweddau, cefndir o droseddu, iechyd meddwl a phroblemau anabledd dysgu lefel isel. Bydd y gwasanaeth yn targedu'r bobl hynny sydd ag anghenion cefnogaeth uchel. Sir Ddinbych Yr Hafod Prosiect tai â chefnogaeth ar gyfer pobl ifanc rhwng 16-25 oed ac sydd wedi ei leoli yn Ninbych yw'r Hafod. Bydd staff yn gweithio gyda phobl ifanc er mwyn cynllunio ar gyfer eu dyfodol drwy gynorthwyo ac annog sgiliau i reoli tenantiaeth ac i feithrin sgiliau er mwyn cael mynediad i waith. Mae'r Hafod yn cydweithio'n agos gyda'r HWB sydd yn rhan o'r un adeilad. Eto yn yr Hafod, mae Cynllun Cefnogaeth Symudol ar gael i bobl ifanc 16-25 oed sydd angen cefnogaeth i sefydlu a chynnal eu tenantiaeth yn lleol. Gwasanaethau Trais yn y Cartref Gwynedd ac Ynys Môn Llochesi a chefnogaeth mewn argyfwng Mae Gorwel yn darparu Gwasanaeth Trais yn y Cartref yng Ngwynedd ac Ynys Môn gan gynnwys pedair lloches mewn pedwar lleoliad cyfrinachol sydd yn llety argyfwng 24 awr, 7 diwrnod yr wythnos i ferched a'u plant sydd yn dianc oddi wrth trais yn y cartref. Cynllun Cefnogaeth Symudol Mae'r Cynllun Cefnogaeth Symudol gennym yn cefnogi merched, dynion a'u teuluoedd yng Ngwynedd ac Ynys Môn. Byddwch yn cefnogi ac ysgogi defnyddwyr gwasanaeth er mwyn llwyddo i fyw bywyd di-drais a'u helpu i adennill rheolaeth dros eu bywydau er mwyn hybu annibyniaeth. Os oes gennych yr ysfa a'r angerdd i fod yn allweddol wrth wneud gwahaniaeth i ddyfodol pobl, hon yw'r swydd i chi. Y Pecyn Math o gytundeb: Tymor penodol hyd 31/12/2025 Cyflog: £24,493 y flwyddyn pro rata Gwyliau: 36 diwrnod y flwyddyn yn cynnwys gwyliau banc statudol pro rata Teithio: Defnyddiwr Car Achlysurol Pensiwn: Mae Grŵp Cynefin yn cynnig darpariaeth pensiwn trwy Gynllun Social Housing Pension Scheme (SHPS) Buddiannau Pecyn Buddion.pdf Benefits Package.pdf Sut i Ymgeisio am y swydd Canllawiau cwblhau cais.pdf Disgrifiad Swydd: DS Gweithiwr Cefnogi Atal Digartrefedd Gwynedd 07.2025.pdf Job description: JD Gwynedd Support Worker Homeless Prevention 07.25.pdf Gwiriad y Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd (DBS) Byddwn yn gofyn i'r ymgeisydd llwyddiannus gwblhau gwiriad Manwl gyda rhestrau gwahardd ar gyfer y swydd hon. Mae'r gallu i gyfathrebu yn y Gymraeg ar Saesneg yn hanfodol ar gyfer y swydd hon.

Gweithiwr Cefnogi Atal Digartrefedd Gwynedd / Homelessness Prevention Support Worker Gwynedd

Job Description Closing Date: 1st August 2025 Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £25,449 - £26,583 Hours: 35 hours Please note - this job is Currently Under Review The homeless Service is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper/Cleaner to support the delivery of high-quality cleaning services across all our buildings. This role is looking for individuals who take pride in maintaining high standards of cleaning and provide safe and hygienic environments in both homeless and mainstream properties. <ul> <li>You will perform routine and deep cleaning tasks </li> <li>Be able to adapt promptly to changing work schedules</li> <li>Be able to work to tight deadlines</li> <li>Be able to work independently and as part of a busy team</li> <li>Ensure commitment to the Councils Health &amp; Safety standards</li> <li>Maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism at all times</li></ul>The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Adults. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified. If you've got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race. Job Description Salary Additional Information Stirling Information February The Benefits <ul> <li>30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service) </li> <li>Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements. Our colleagues are encouraged to work flexibly as we know that busy lives don't always fit around a traditional working pattern, if you need flexibility to complete your role just let us know and we will do our upmost to help you to invest in your career with us while balancing other aspects of your life. </li> <li>Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached </li> <li>Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit <a href="https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/" target="_blank">https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/</a> </li> <li>Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service </li> <li>Carers Leave </li> <li>Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave </li> <li>Access to Health &amp; Wellbeing support </li> <li>Ongoing opportunities for Learning &amp; Development </li> <li>Cycle to Work Scheme </li> <li>Lift share Scheme </li> <li>Car Lease Scheme </li> <li>Technology Benefit Scheme</li></ul>

Homeless Facilities Assistant

About the role 2 x Full Time Homeless Assessment Officer (Fixed term contract 2 years) Grade 10 £34,314 - £37,035 PA An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Homeless Assessment and support services by for a Full time Homeless Assessment Officer. The Homeless Assessment and support services team are a dynamic and focused team who seek to provide comprehensive housing advice and interventions to prevent and alleviate homelessness. The post holder will be required to be the first point of contact for customers accessing the service in several different ways, this can by direct presentation to the service over the telephone in writing or via our online access portal. A key area of the role is assisting customers with self help and where necessary identifying solutions to housing problems, sourcing and providing Positive prevention outcomes and helping people to secure and sustain suitable accommodation. Homeless Assessment Officers are also required to fulfil the councils Legal Obligations in relation to statutory responsibilities in line with current Legislation and Guidance along with the Councils policy and procedures. This role requires someone who has: <ul><li>The ability to interpret and apply homeless legislation</li></ul><ul><li>Experience of providing housing and homelessness advice along with preventing homelessness. </li><li>Knowledge of the different types of housing options available</li><li>Ability to work flexibly and place the customer at the centre of service delivery</li><li>Working knowledge of Information Technology</li></ul>The post holder will be required to work from various locations across the Borough (subject to change) and undertake visits as and when required by the service plus participate in the out of hour's rota. About Bury The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service. In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted. Please note we are unable to support with sponsorship at this time. As a Corporate Parent, ensure that the work and services you deliver considers our care experienced young people, promotes their life chances empowers them to influence the policies, services, and decisions that affect them, champions their rights, and ensure they grow up in the best possible way Benefits of working for Bury Council To hear about the benefits for working with Bury Council, please visit Bury - Home | greater.jobs We support employees to work with agility, where appropriate for the post and service requirements. We are committed to Bury being an equal society that recognises values and embraces all people, regardless of any difference, for the skills, abilities and experiences they bring into the workforce and the wider community. Therefore we guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked after children/ care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans) and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria.

Homeless Officer

Grade: Grade 9 (£49,186-£53,355) Reporting line: Strategy Principal - Asylum, Migration &amp; Integration 1 year fixed-term role, with intention to extend subject to funding. Interviews: 13 &amp; 14 August 2025 The Role The postholder will play a pivotal role in commissioning, leading and learning from our programmes and policy work designed to tackle migrant homelessness and rough sleeping in Greater Manchester. Acting as programme lead on interventions like the Restricted Eligibility Support Service (RESS) and GMCA's services targeting refugee homelessness, the postholder will be committed to the continuous improvement of our offer for non-UK nationals experiencing homelessness, whilst ensuring that the insight and learning from our responses contribute towards our wider aims for Public Service Reform in Greater Manchester. This role will also be responsible for driving relevant parts of the GMCA's Migration and Inclusion Strategy, embedding the migration programme within GM's Live Well and Housing First ambitions. This will include working to identify strategic, policy and practice opportunities to improve how non-UK national residents of Greater Manchester are supported to navigate vulnerability and find stable homes that enable them to live well and thrive. For this role it is essential that you have a comprehensive understanding of homelessness and rough sleeping, as well as the specific risks and complexities that make non-UK nationals more likely to experience it. You must have an understanding of how the immigration and asylum systems affect people's lives and impact on local systems. You must be able to think strategically across a range of policy areas, manage and continuously improve commissioned programmes, and engage with a wide range of stakeholders - including communities - to develop policy and deliver system change. You will be able to inspire confidence, provide credible leadership, work in a highly politicized environment, build and maintain relationships, motivate and drive delivery of changes at pace. You must be used to finding solutions and making decisions autonomously on difficult issues, working to tight and often changing timescales. You will be highly organized, able to prioritise your own work and work well across mixed teams. We encourage applications from people with migrant backgrounds and relevant lived experience. If you think you meet the essential criteria but have questions about the job, you can get in touch with Jennie. About us: As an employer, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is made up of a number of key Greater Manchester strategic functions and service providers including; Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS); Waste and Resources; Environment; Work and Skills; Research; Public Sector Reform; Police, Crime and Criminal Justice; Homelessness; the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub and the Commissioning Hub. We value the diversity of our employees, and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across Greater Manchester. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, Trans status and Non-binary identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability. To find out more about working for us please click here: <a href="https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/</a> Our offer: In return for your hard work, we offer our employees a competitive package as part of our offer that you can find out more about here: Greater Manchester Combined Authority - Home | greater.jobs Mandatory Information: Artificial Intelligence (AI) We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. However, we value human talent and are looking for passionate individuals to join our organisation. Please ensure you personally complete your application and read all the instructions carefully to maximise your chances of success. Applications that rely too heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting, however we understand that AI may be used as a reasonable adjustment, if using AI to support your application, please give a brief explanation why to help ensure fair selection process. Privacy Notice (Click here) Employees on the redeployment register will be given priority for any vacancies in the first instance. If employees are identified as a match from the register then the vacancy may be withdrawn or put on hold pending an outcome. For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK - if in doubt please visit the following link Employers' right to work checklist - GOV.UK (<a href="http://www.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.gov.uk</a>). Please note we are not a licenced sponsor. Hybrid working This role is part of GMCA's hybrid working scheme. As part of our commitment to 'Build Back Fairer' in Greater Manchester following the Covid-19 pandemic, we have evolved our management methods by trusting and empowering staff to deliver their work in the best way that suits the business and their individual needs, and supports health and wellbeing. Our hybrid working policy sets out a flexible approach, combining attendance at our [Manchester city centre office / Fire and Rescue service HQ in Swinton / other location] with remote working, typically from home; the location of work is primarily dictated by the needs of the business: 'Do what is right for you and the business on that day'. If appointed to the role you will work with your manager to agree and regularly review the best working pattern for you, your team and your work.

Migrant Homelessness Principal

Are you ready to kickstart your career, earn while you learn, and make a real difference in your community? At Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, we're not just offering you an apprenticeship - we're offering a launchpad for your future. We are a bold, brave, and innovative council, united by our values - working as one team, embracing diversity, delivering on our promises, striving for excellence, and putting our community at the heart of everything we do. Whether you're just starting out or looking for a fresh direction, our apprenticeships are designed to help you thrive. Every task you take on, every skill you learn, and every idea you share contributes to something bigger - creating better lives for our community <ul><li>Do you have an interest to work within a homeless / housing environment?</li><li>Are you enthusiastic and driven with a can-do attitude?</li><li>Do you want to work in a varied and rewarding role that helps families and individuals facing homelessness?</li></ul>If this sounds like you, then we'd love to welcome you to our friendly, supportive, positive team. Please note this is a fixed term apprenticeship for up to 18 months. What skills and experience do you need? We are looking for someone who is passionate about working for our community and has the following qualifications / experience: <ul><li>Minimum qualifications of English and Maths at Level 2 (equivalent to GCSE grade 4/C or above / Functional Skills Level 2)</li><li>Good communication and teamwork skills</li><li>Commitment to the full duration of the apprenticeship - showing reliability, motivation, and readiness to balance work and study responsibilities</li><li>Willingness to learn and develop new skills - apprenticeships are designed for those ready to grow through hands-on experience and training.Please outline in your personal statement how you meet this criteria.</li></ul>What can we offer you? We offer our apprentices an excellent reward package including: <ul><li>A competitive salary while gaining a nationally recognised qualification - Housing and Property Management Level 3.</li></ul>We pay our apprentices National Minimum Wage for Age: Age 21 and over = £12.21 per hour Age 18 to 20 = £10.00 per hour Under 18 = £7.55 per hour <ul><li>27 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays).</li><li>Learn from experienced professionals who are passionate about public service</li><li>Access to mentoring, training, and personal development opportunities</li><li>Discounts at high street and online retailers</li><li>FREE Physiotherapy and Counselling services plus many other Wellbeing benefits.</li><li>A modern office environment to , along with Hybrid Working options to work part of your week from home following completion of a 6-month probationary period .</li></ul>For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification included in the Supporting Documents section. If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Julie Lathan, Service Lead on [<a href="mailto:julie.lathan@stockton.gov.uk" target="_blank">julie.lathan@stockton.gov.uk</a> or 01642 528670 Apply Now! Be bold. Be brave. Be the future of public service. You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs, including your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email after the closing date for notification from '<a href="mailto:DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK" target="_blank">DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK</a>'. All communication will also appear in the 'My Messages' section of your North East Jobs account.

Apprentice Homelessness Prevention Officer

P544383 - Homeless Support Worker Job des'ription Homeless Support Worker 1 x Fixed Term for 12 months role available. Do you want a role where you're re'ognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive and have the 'han'e to be the best version of yourself? Do you want to work with us in helping to 'reate spa'es that are great to work and/or live in? If so, please keep reading as you're just what we're looking for! We have an ex'iting opportunity for a full time Homeless Support Worker to join our brilliant team whose ambition is to deliver on the promises we make to our 'ustomers. Interested in joining a great organisation with an employee offer and experien'e that rivals others, then this 'ould be an opportunity you just don't want to miss. Please take a look at the full job profile via this link JOB PROFILE. It's important that you read it in full and 'he'k that you meet the essential 'riteria. About the role.... Opportunities have arisen in the Housing Solutions Team for the role of Homeless Support Worker. We have one full time role available. This is available on a permanent 'ontra't. Reporting to the Housing Solutions Team leader you will be responsible for the day-to-day support of homeless households in temporary a''ommodation. You will be required to provide pra'ti'al help and advi'e to homeless households with 'omplex needs. We are seeking a dynami', self-motivated individual with a passion and 'ommitment to support homeless households. You will have a wealth of experien'e in assisting 'ustomers in a wide range of situations, a strong 'ommitment to ex'ellent 'ustomer 'are, equality, diversity and in'lusion. You will be an ex'ellent 'ommuni'ator both verbally, in writing and be able to present 'onfidently to groups of 'ustomers. It is vital that you 'an demonstrate that you have ex'ellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to empathise and help others and 'an demonstrate 'ompeten'e to work on your own initiative. It is essential that you have a minimum of 5 G'SEs or equivalent. You will need to be able to demonstrate experien'e of working with and supporting vulnerable households. A bit about Gateshead 'oun'il... We're truly 'ommitted to providing our 'ustomers with the highest quality of servi'e and we need like-minded people who 'an help us deliver a se'tor leading servi'e. We need people who want to make a differen'e, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the 'han'e to demonstrate how good they are. What's in it for you? Well, there's so mu'h on offer and here's just a few of the highlights! <ul> <li>You'll be paid a 'ompetitive salary plus additional allowan'es where relevant.</li> <li>We'll help you save for your future with an outstanding employer 'ontribution to your pension of approximately 18.9% per year.</li> <li>You'll get a generous annual leave pa'kage of 27 days annual leave for new employees, rising to 31 days after 5 years 'ontinuous lo'al government servi'e.</li> <li>You have the 'han'e to buy up to 10 additional holidays per year.</li> <li>You'll have a''ess to great health and wellbeing support, in'luding dis'ounted membership to GO Gateshead Leisure Servi'es and ability to use our 'y'le to work s'heme.</li> <li>We'll give you the 'han'e to take advantage of various offers and dis'ounts on shopping and household spend, in'luding O2, Virgin Media and Dell</li> </ul>It's time to apply! We're delighted that you want to 'ome and work with us. It's important that you read the job profile in full and 'he'k that you meet the essential 'riteria, be'ause when we start 'hoosing people to 'ome and meet us, we'll be 'he'king to ensure that they meet the essential 'riteria as set out in the job profile. All we need from you is a 'ompleted appli'ation form whi'h you 'an do online at <a href="http://www.gateshead.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.gateshead.gov.uk</a> t o demonstrate you meet the essential 'riteria of the role. Please submit your appli'ation form ele'troni'ally by no later than midnight on Wednesday 30th July 2025. For an informal dis'ussion or if you need any assistan'e, please 'onta't Gra'e Downey on 07562435747 or by email at gra'<a href="mailto:edowney@gateshead.gov.uk" target="_blank">edowney@gateshead.gov.uk</a> .

P544383 - Homeless Support Worker

Organisation: Derby Homes Hours: 37 hours per week Contract type: Permanent Location: The Council House / Home Working TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY, YOU MUST DO SO THROUGH THE DERBY HOMES WEBSITE, BY CREATING AN ACCOUNT USING THE "APPLY ONLINE" LINK. The Role You will work within a call centre environment receiving enquiries from customers made by phone, face to face and via electronic media providing clear, consistent, and high-quality housing and homelessness advice. At Derby Homes we embrace a culture that puts our customers first, adopting a practical and innovative approach to delivering our services. The role sits within our Housing Options service who are committed to supporting customers that are facing homelessness and enabling access to affordable housing. What will I be doing in this role? The role is key within the Housing Options service, as you will be the first point of contact for the wider team. As a Housing Options and Homelessness Access Advisor you will be taking calls and answering queries received electronically to those seeking housing and homelessness assistance. You will maintain accurate customer records and refer customers for further support and advice, if needed. The work is fast paced and demanding; you must be passionate about delivering excellent customer service, be a great communicator and show enthusiasm and professionalism. What skills are we looking for? We are looking to recruit someone who can demonstrate the following key skills and experience: <ul> <li>A customer-focused approach and the ability to build rapport quickly with customers.</li> <li>A positive attitude and the desire to want to continually improve our service.</li> <li>The flexibility and willingness to adapt to changing demand and customer need.</li> <li>Resilience.</li> <li>Enthusiastic and friendly attitude.</li> <li>Ability to remain calm and professional.</li> </ul>Above all, you will need to be a team player, have empathy in working with customers in distress, along with a passion and determination to deliver an excellent service. Does this sound like you? Then we'd very much like to receive an application from you. Please remember to evidence how you meet all the essential criteria on your application form. Any applications that do not evidence all the essential criteria will not be shortlisted. If you would like to speak to us about this role and what it entails before you apply, please call either 01332 888690 and we will be happy to assist you. Derby Homes has a national reputation for its excellent services which we know are down to our valued workforce. In return for their hard work we strive to be an employer of choice. We have a range of excellent terms and conditions, including flexible working, work life balance, local government pension scheme, employee health initiatives and green travel options. Please use the links below to download supporting information. Before you fill in the application form please read the guidelines on filling in the application form Remember to align your personal statement to the essential criteria in the Person Specification. Job description Person specification Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We recruit for diversity and value difference. As many of our roles can now be home-based, we are able to offer more opportunities for people who need this facility. We are also proud to have Derbyshire LGBT+ Rainbow Partnership Accreditation and encourage applications from candidates of all genders. We are a Disability Confident Leader. If you are a disabled person, you have the choice to apply under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme so long as you demonstrate that you meet the essential requirements for the job. We feel it is essential that we recruit a talented workforce that is as diverse as the community we work for. Please let us know of any individual requirements or reasonable adjustments you may have during the application, interview, or onboarding process and we'll do all we can to help. We strongly believe in social understanding of disability and for us it's all about removing barriers to equality. If you have any questions regarding this vacancy or are having difficulty applying, please contact our Recruitment Team on 01332 640844 (Relay UK - 18001 01332 640 844) or at <a href="mailto:recruitmentteam@derby.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitmentteam@derby.gov.uk</a> . <a href="https://www.derby.gov.uk/signing-service/" target="_blank">https://www.derby.gov.uk/signing-service/</a> The closing date for this vacancy is Thursday 31 st July 2025 at midnight. Any application forms received after the closing date will not be accepted. If you have been selected for interview you will hear from us prior to the interview date. Interviews will be held on or around Tuesday 12 th August.

Housing Options and Homelessness Access Advisor

The Vacancy FULL TIME - 37hrs BCP Housing First supports individuals aged 18 and over, who have high support needs and a history of long term rough sleeping and homelessness. Our aim is to give them a home of their own, where they can regain stability, safety, and support. We work in partnership with BCP council and all support services within BCP, this helps us deliver a strength based, person-centred approach, creating a positive environment to help them sustain a home. Our dedicated team provides intensive one to one support to help our clients achieve their goals, everything we do is to coach and empower our clients to eventually achieve independent living. If you love working with people and are looking for a role where you can make a real difference in the lives of those you support, then this is the role for you! JOB PURPOSE To lead on the case management of clients and be part of a team that supports them in keeping them safe and helping them achieve their goals. To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES <ul> <li>To assess the needs of each client, helping to develop their individual support plan to achieve their goals</li> <li>To produce and regularly review comprehensive client-based risk assessments</li> <li>To manage a caseload of clients on a one-to-one basis </li> <li>To support clients to gain and/or maintain accommodation or achieve outcomes defined by the service specification</li> <li>To engage with local authorities, health providers and other agencies, creating and maintaining constructive working relationships to maximise the opportunities available to clients</li> <li>To lead on client activities to help them gain practical life skills and encourage their engagement with the running of the service</li> <li>To support clients with managing their finances, paying rent, managing arrears and accessing benefits</li> <li>To encourage and signpost clients to the local community and to resources relevant to their aspirations including education, training, employment activity or volunteering </li> <li>To support clients in trauma informed and psychologically informed ways</li> <li>To adhere to safeguarding responsibilities, following our safeguarding policy and procedure</li> <li>To help maintain health and safety, ensuring clients, visitors and buildings are safe in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, policy and procedures</li> <li>To provide basic first aid assistance until help arrives (full training is provided)</li> <li>To work confidently and efficiently when lone working</li> <li>To maintain accurate records on our client management system and ensure these are stored in line with GDPR</li> <li>To maintain confidentiality</li> <li>To represent the organisation in a professional manner </li> <li>To carry out any other reasonable duties required in the interest of the organisation</li></ul>ROLE REQUIREMENTS <ul> <li>This role will require an Enhanced with Barred List(s) disclosure and barring service check is a requirement for this role. This would be completed on appointment of the role</li> <li>This role will require a full drivers' licence and access to a vehicle</li> <li>This role will require you to work flexibly across several sites</li> <li>This role will require you to work with clients on a one-to-one basis</li> <li>This role will require you to work nights and/or weekends</li> <li>This role will require you to lone work</li></ul>ESSENTIAL CRITERIA <ul> <li>Strong communication skills, both verbal and written</li> <li>Clear verbal and written English </li> <li>Good keyboard skills for data inputting</li> <li>Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word</li> <li>Confident and assertive manner</li> <li>Ability to self-motivate as you will work on your own</li> <li>Effective team working </li> <li>Ability to respond calmly to crisis</li> <li>Deal promptly with and effectively react to challenging situations</li> <li>Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues</li></ul>DESIRABLE CRITERIA <ul> <li>Experience of managing a caseload of clients </li> <li>Understanding of risk assessment and person-centred, outcomes-based delivery</li> <li>Understanding of the support needs of people experiencing homelessness or those with complex needs</li> <li>Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies, housing regulations and the benefits system</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 and Dorset. We are dedicated to safeguarding all young people and adults with our services. We follow safer recruitment practices for all our vacancies to assure that all successful candidates are suitable to work with our clients. 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 Gallery Previous Next Our Benefits Extra mile awards Pension with life cover Blue Light Card Champions of equality Employee assistance programme Staff discounts via Wider Wallet Dedication to wellbeing GP helpline Length of service awards Generous and flexible holiday Refer a friend scheme

Homeless Recovery Worker

The Vacancy FULL TIME - 37hrs Mon-Thurs: 09:00-17:00 Fri: 09:00-16:30 JOB PURPOSE To lead on the case management of clients and be part of a team that supports them in keeping them safe and helping them achieve their goals. To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES <ul> <li>To assess the needs of each client, helping to develop their individual support plan to achieve their goals</li> <li>To produce and regularly review comprehensive client-based risk assessments</li> <li>To manage a caseload of clients on a one-to-one basis </li> <li>To support clients to gain and/or maintain accommodation or achieve outcomes defined by the service specification</li> <li>To engage with local authorities, health providers and other agencies, creating and maintaining constructive working relationships to maximise the opportunities available to clients</li> <li>To lead on client activities to help them gain practical life skills and encourage their engagement with the running of the service</li> <li>To support clients with managing their finances, paying rent, managing arrears and accessing benefits</li> <li>To encourage and signpost clients to the local community and to resources relevant to their aspirations including education, training, employment activity or volunteering </li> <li>To support clients in trauma informed and psychologically informed ways</li> <li>To adhere to safeguarding responsibilities, following our safeguarding policy and procedure</li> <li>To help maintain health and safety, ensuring clients, visitors and buildings are safe in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, policy and procedures</li> <li>To provide basic first aid assistance until help arrives (full training is provided)</li> <li>To work confidently and efficiently when lone working</li> <li>To maintain accurate records on our client management system and ensure these are stored in line with GDPR</li> <li>To maintain confidentiality</li> <li>To represent the organisation in a professional manner </li> <li>To carry out any other reasonable duties required in the interest of the organisation</li></ul>ROLE REQUIREMENTS <ul> <li>This role will require an Enhanced with Barred List(s) disclosure and barring service check is a requirement for this role. This would be completed on appointment of the role</li> <li>This role will require a full drivers' licence and access to a vehicle</li> <li>This role will require you to work flexibly across several sites</li> <li>This role will require you to work with clients on a one-to-one basis</li> <li>This role will require you to work nights and/or weekends</li> <li>This role will require you to lone work</li></ul>ESSENTIAL CRITERIA <ul> <li>Strong communication skills, both verbal and written</li> <li>Clear verbal and written English </li> <li>Good keyboard skills for data inputting</li> <li>Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word</li> <li>Confident and assertive manner</li> <li>Ability to self-motivate as you will work on your own</li> <li>Effective team working </li> <li>Ability to respond calmly to crisis</li> <li>Deal promptly with and effectively react to challenging situations</li> <li>Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues</li></ul>DESIRABLE CRITERIA <ul> <li>Experience of managing a caseload of clients </li> <li>Understanding of risk assessment and person-centred, outcomes-based delivery</li> <li>Understanding of the support needs of people experiencing homelessness or those with complex needs</li> <li>Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies, housing regulations and the benefits system</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 and Dorset. We are dedicated to safeguarding all young people and adults with our services. We follow safer recruitment practices for all our vacancies to assure that all successful candidates are suitable to work with our clients. 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 Gallery Previous Next Our Benefits Extra mile awards Pension with life cover Blue Light Card Champions of equality Employee assistance programme Staff discounts via Wider Wallet Dedication to wellbeing GP helpline Length of service awards Generous and flexible holiday Refer a friend scheme

Night Concierge Canterbury House, Canterbury Way, Thetford, IP24 1EA £12.39 per hour 42 hours per week Sanctuary Supported Living is delighted to be recruiting for a Night Concierge at our Homelessness Service, Canterbury House in Thetford. At Sanctuary Supported Living, we specialise in delivering a wide range of personalised housing, care, and support services to help people across England to live as independently as possible. We're a national organisation, but we're not-for-profit and we think locally by putting our customers at the heart of what we do. We're committed to being our best and helping customers to be their best, as we support them on their pathways for independence. No matter your job - delivering support directly or working in our offices to support our frontline teams - your work makes a difference every day. And working with us isn't just another job. It's rewarding, inspiring, exciting and it provides an opportunity to make a real, positive impact on people's lives. Plus, we'll support you in reaching your aspirations and career goals, through comprehensive training and benefits. The role of Night Concierge will include: <ul><li>Being a first point of call to receive and direct all customer queries</li><li>Developing good relationships with customers, helping them develop life skills</li><li>Handling occasional emergency/challenging situations</li><li>Going above and beyond to ensure an excellent service is provided to our customers</li><li>Occasionally organising and running social activities</li><li>Some health and safety responsibilities e.g. fire safety checks</li><li>Ensuring the security of the service is maintained</li><li>Writing and updating customer notes</li><li>This role will require lone working role for the majority of the shift</li></ul>Skills and experiences: <ul><li>Experience of working with young people or vulnerable adults, people with mental health needs or substance misuse</li><li>Previous experience working under challenging circumstances</li><li>Good communication skills</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to use IT systems confidently</li></ul>Are you ready to be your best? Brilliant work deserves brilliant benefits! As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary Supported Living a great place to work, here are just some of the ways we'll reward you: <ul><li>At least 25 days paid holiday, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus public holidays) pro rata</li><li>A pension scheme with employer contributions</li><li>A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers</li><li>Health and well-being plans</li><li>Life assurance</li><li>Family friendly arrangements, including opportunities for flexible working</li><li>Tax efficient savings through our Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>A wide range of learning and development opportunities</li></ul>Job Reference: 223873 We are only currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK. If you are applying internally, don't forget to use your internal careers account to submit your application. We might get a lot of applications so reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Don't miss out, please apply early. Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers' needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary's commitment to our Disability Confident employer status. Building Equality and Diversity Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities.

Homeless Service Night Cover

Job Description Homeless Outreach Support Worker Location: Guildford HOST Salary £26,549.63 per annum, (£27,722.51per annum is achieved after 18 months successful performance in the role) Apply by 06/06/2025 Introduction This is a brilliant and unique opportunity to join our very dynamic and enthusiastic Homeless Outreach Support Team (HOST) in Guildford. Together, we will be able to transform the lives of people who has been affected by the trauma of homelessness in this area. So, we are looking for a person who needs to be resilient, empathetic and with positive attitude to support people to move away from homelessness and settle into the community. What will you do? Our aim is having tailored Support in place for vulnerable people who has been suffering from or at Risk of Homelessness using the Trauma Informed Care principles through the Psychologically Informed Environment model. The Homeless Outreach Worker post holder will be responsible for the delivery of a knowledgeable, creative, and highly personalised support service to people who are rough sleeping or at risk of rough sleeping. You will work flexibly, on your own and as part of the team to support each client, negotiating solutions to access suitable housing and offering opportunities to engage with a range of other services to promote good health and wellbeing and reduce the risk of future homelessness. Riverside are looking to recruit for this post a full time Outreach Worker in Guildford working 37.5 hours per week. Working hours Mon to Fri, shifts are during business core hours of 7am - 6pm with occasional early outreach. Working Pattern: as per rota You will work through challenging barriers, but you will be rewarding when you are knowing that your support is making a difference in people's lives by transforming them into more resilient and independent lives. Job responsibilities <ul> <li>You'll be working from one of our supported services and you'll support a number of different people. </li> <li>Provide a housing related support service to clients who are homeless and are in need of temporary accommodation.</li> <li>Attend meetings within the local partnership focussed on problem solving and information sharing.</li> <li>Feeding back relevant information to the team related to the support of our customers</li> <li>Ensuring the delivery of individual personalised support packages, reflective of different client needs, including culture and diversity issues.</li> <li>Undertake assertive outreach, visiting known sleep sites, searching for new rough sleepers in response to reports and carrying out regular early morning/late evening checks to maintain an overview of the current rough sleeping situation in Guildford.</li></ul>(This involves walking up hills, flights of stairs and occasionally rough terrain) <ul> <li>Take steps to form positive and supportive relationships with clients from first point of contact, adapting your approach as necessary to maintain good relations for the duration of their time with the service. </li> <li>Carry out assessments of need with sensitivity, asking questions to clarify understanding and listening carefully to find out what is important to your clients. </li> <li>Work with clients to agree next steps and develop a plan to support the client to find the accommodation and other help. The ability to have open and frank discussions with people and manage expectations is essential. </li> <li>Make referrals to a wide range of specialist services e.g. mental health, substance misuse, housing etc. to address the wider needs of the client and do what is needed to help clients maintain engagement. E.g. texting reminders, attending appointments, discussing concerns.</li> <li>Providing ongoing practical help, advice, information, support and encouragement to clients throughout their involvement with the service, keeping in daily contact (or as otherwise agreed) to update on progress.</li> <li>You'll support our customers in a variety of ways. For example, linking them in with employability coaches and other support agencies, helping them manage their money, signing up for benefits or to move on to a more permanent home.</li> <li>It'll be your job to help boost their confidence and support them on their journey as they rebuild their lives.</li> <li>Through all of this you'll need to keep records of everything, so there is some admin to do. </li></ul>As a minimum requirement you'll need: • An understanding of the challenges, traumas and barriers faced by people at risk of homelessness. • An understanding diverse customers group and vulnerable individual with complex needs. • Team player with a caring, empathetic, flexible approach and a resilient, can-do attitude. • Excellent time management with the ability to prioritise on a daily basis to do your work effectively. • Effective communication skills • The ability to demonstrate initiative and the confidence to make and act on decisions. • Competent administrative and IT skills and ability to produce reports and other communications. Ideally you'll also have: • An understanding of supporting vulnerable people • Knowledge of Psychological or Trauma Informed approaches to support. • Experience of working in challenging environments with the ability to plan, prioritise and organise tasks to achieve results. • Knowledge of current benefit systems particularly Universal Credit. • Knowledge of processes involve in accessing Rent deposit accommodation and Private rent. • Clean driving licence and access to their own car Does this describe you? You demonstrate an optimistic, flexible and non-judgemental approach and have excellent verbal and written communication skills with individuals from a variety of different backgrounds. You have an understanding of the barriers faced by vulnerable customer groups and experience working with individuals with complex needs as well as from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds. You are experienced in delivering structured support and risk management in a supported environment. You are not only able to work independently and use own initiative but within a multi-disciplinary team. You are proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programmes and comfortable with learning additional company specific systems where required. While by no means compulsory, it would be to your advantage if you have knowledge of the current benefit systems, housing regulations and how these impact locally as well as Trauma Informed Care with psychologically informed approaches to support our customers. Click on the job description linked below to see a full list of our essential requirements. What's in it for you? In return for your hard work and dedication, we offer you: • Access to ongoing personal career development opportunities through Learning Zone • Pension Scheme • Eye tests, glasses and lenses • Riverside Rewards scheme and app, providing valuable access to discounted benefits including high street and online savings • 25 days holiday per year Who are Riverside? We are one of the UK's leading social housing and regeneration organisations. We are a group of not-for-profit and commercial companies with a charitable housing association at our core. Operating across 150+ local authorities in England and Scotland and housing 90,000+ people, we are fully committed to improving the lives of thousands of individuals and families. We seek to transform lives and revitalise neighbourhoods. Is Riverside for you? We want you to feel empowered and that your voice is truly heard. Being a company focused on people, we treat our customers with this same respect. We trust you to protect our customers, our people and our business and we see outstanding worth in those with the courage to take responsibility, innovate and find solutions. Your focus on performance and ambition is rewarded with development opportunities. With Riverside, you can achieve. If you're thinking of joining us as a Support Worker, we'd love to hear from you. We encourage applicants from all sections of the community so that we can truly reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Please Note: Riverside are putting in measures to protect candidates and our colleagues from Covid-19. Whilst we are still continuing to recruit for this position and other roles in the organisation we will be implementing virtual interviews. About Us Riverside is one of the UK's leading not-for-profit social housing and regeneration organisations, owning or managing around 75,000 homes from Irvine to Kent. We are a leading provider of supported housing services, particularly for those affected by homelessness, and our track record of transforming lives and revitalising neighbourhoods dates back over 90 years. We have plans to build over 15,000 affordable homes over the next decade. Our Values and Behaviours Creating an Inclusive Environment

Homeless Outreach Support Worker

Job Title: Homeless/ Ex Offender Support Worker Job Location: West Bromwich Salary: £13.24 per hour Contract type: Permanent Working hours: 35 hours per week Shift Patterns - 7am-3pm or 1pm -9pm. Working 5 days out of 7 which include bank holidays and weekends. About the role Chapter House is a 24-hour supported housing project. Our supported housing project is based in West Bromwich and is temporary accommodation, for single homeless people who have support needs. Each person`s stay is for up to one year. This is a residential scheme which offers choices and chances to those who are homeless and may be ex-offenders. To do this you need to be enthusiastic, confident and non-judgemental. To ensure the health and well-being of clients through managing health &amp; safety, fire safety, safeguarding issues, managing risk effectively and working in partnership with the county council`s preferred support provider. The keyworker assists each Client in identifying their support needs and empowering them to acquire the skills to achieve their objectives as set out within the support plan which is reviewed monthly with their key worker. Please note that if you are successful in this role, we will require a DBS check to be completed. Further details will be sent following offer. About you We are currently looking to recruit a full-time support worker who has previous experience working knowledge of the criminal justice system and services for homeless and ex-offenders. Must have excellent communication skills when working with vulnerable people and want to make a difference. A good team player who can work well under pressure. Ideally have 1 years` experience supporting vulnerable people within a housing or community setting, knowledge of the criminal justice system, knowledge of housing sector, in particular supported housing, and housing benefits. Clear understanding of managing risk of harm and risk of re-offending, the ability to offer advice and guidance, ability to provide practical support that meets clients` needs and the ability to respond to a crisis whist remaining calm. About us We are GSA, we provide affordable homes and services that create a foundation from which people in our communities can thrive. We own and manage 25,000 homes in diverse communities across the West Midlands and Southwest. Everyone deserves a home, it`s a place from which we build our future, we thrive at home. We are proud to play an active role in dealing with the consequences of the housing crisis, by providing affordable homes for people in our communities who need them most. Often a home is all someone needs, but when our customers need more, we offer a range of services, including care, money advice and coaching to support them. We also provide care and support to some of the most vulnerable people in society. This includes support for people who are homeless, experiencing domestic violence or are part of the criminal justice system. The GSA Way We know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. To help us make a difference, together, we created the GSA Way. A culture we commit to, aspire to, and live and breathe. Commitments and behaviours which together make our organisation what it is. Our five core commitments are: <ul><li>We believe our customer is everything</li><li>We are one team</li><li>We are supportive and caring</li><li>We are business-minded for social purpose</li><li>We are curious and ambitious.</li></ul>You can read more about the GSA Way in our recruitment pack. Benefits In support and recognition of our colleagues who will help us deliver our employer strategy, we offer a fantastic benefits package. This includes: <ul><li>Trust based flexible working and supportive and friendly teams</li><li>20 days annual holiday entitlement, increasing to 22 days</li><li>Opportunity to buy or sell annual leave</li><li>A defined contribution pension scheme GSA matches up to 6% contributions</li><li>We offer a service which provides 24/7 online GP appointments, second medical opinions, health checks, mental health support, 24/7 medical health helpline, wellbeing app, nutrition advice and fitness plans and legal and financial support.</li><li>Access to Blue Light discount card membership</li><li>Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).</li><li>Cycle to work Scheme</li><li>Eligible for occupational sick pay</li></ul>How to apply If this sounds like the exciting new challenge you`ve been waiting for, we`d love to hear from you. Email your Cv to [email protected] or click apply now. All individuals who apply to work at GreenSquareAccord are considered on their merits in line with our Diversity and Inclusion strategy and policy. GreenSquareAccord are a Disability Confident Employer therefore we actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and try to provide access, adjustments, equipment or other practical support where required. All applicants with a disability who meet the `essential eligibility criteria` for the role, as detailed in the job description, are guaranteed an interview. If you need any assistance, adjustments or adaptations throughout our selection processes please let us know.

Homeless/ Ex offender Support Worker

37 hours per week - Fixed term for 23 months Are you a Senior Social Worker with experience working with rough sleepers or the homeless? We are seeking a dedicated and creative Senior Social Worker to join our team, focused on providing assertive outreach and tailored support to individuals facing homelessness. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. About the Role: This Senior Social Worker roles involves working to support individuals with complex needs, including those who are rough sleeping or residing in homelessness support services. You will be part of the Advice and Wellbeing Hub team but working in partnership with the Homelessness Teams. This role plays a crucial part in breaking the cycle of rough sleeping, where individuals are placed in 24/7 supported accommodation (such as the Pods or Salvation Army) only to be evicted due to unmanaged behaviours like hoarding, poor personal care, aggression, or mental health issues. By providing the right interventions, non-statutory commissioned services are able to manage these behaviours and support individuals in making progress towards a positive move-on, helping them sustain housing and work towards long-term stability. You will need to be based within commuting distance of Reading due to the nature of the role, which involves regular outreach, in-reach, and collaboration with local homelessness support services and housing providers. The role involves you undertaking work using the Conversation Counts model, working on prevention and early support. Using your social work expertise, you will conduct Care Act assessments, safeguarding investigations, risk assessments and Mental Capacity assessments, as well as facilitate best interest meetings. Key Responsibilities:<ul> <li>Manage a smaller, targeted caseload to offer more responsive support to individuals with complex needs.</li> <li>Conduct outreach shifts to build relationships with clients, encouraging engagement with assessments and support.</li> <li>Work in-reach within homelessness support services (Pods, Nova, Salvation Army, Launchpad, YMCA) to engage clients and build partnerships, while also upskilling staff.</li> <li>Co-locate with rough sleeping outreach services and commissioned homelessness support teams to assess and offer tailored support to clients who struggle with traditional service models.</li> <li>Explore innovative ways to assess and offer ASC support, focusing on sustaining tenancies and avoiding unnecessary reliance on ASC alternatives.</li> <li>Ensure that assessments are not closed prematurely and help clients move away from complex lifestyles by implementing appropriate ASC interventions.</li> </ul>This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and experience in Adult Social Care, delivering high-quality, person-centred interventions to individuals in their own homes. You will be part of a friendly and supportive team committed to making a meaningful difference in people's lives. About You:<ul> <li>A Social Work England registration and a recognised Social Work qualification.</li> <li>You'll have a strong background in social work or related fields, with a deep understanding of homelessness, mental health, and substance use challenges.</li> <li>You'll be comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced environments and will use your creativity and problem-solving skills to engage with clients who have traditionally struggled to access services.</li> <li>Your communication and relationship-building skills will be key to success, as you work alongside housing providers, support services, and healthcare professionals to achieve the best outcomes for vulnerable individuals.</li> </ul>You will work within the legal framework provided by the statute, guidance, policies and procedures. We offer excellent support, supervision and induction. You will need to have:<ul> <li>A degree or equivalent in Social Work</li> <li>Registration with Social work England</li> <li>Understanding of the Care Act 2014</li> </ul>You will have access to our Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth with opportunities to learn and develop new clinical skills, helping you to build your Continuing Professional Development portfolio, extending your skills and supporting you to grow as a social worker. We work closely with our colleagues in Reading Borough Council, Health Professionals, Voluntary and Charity colleagues to facilitate the best possible outcomes for those people we support. You'll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you'll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this: Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance - striving to be even better - and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed Our offer A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:<ul> <li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li> <li>Maternity, adoption, parental and sick pay</li> <li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities </li> <li>Access to a range of training and learning opportunities to help you develop</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li> <li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted,</li> <li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li> <li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li> <li>Salary sacrifice scheme for Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) to help you save for your retirement.</li> </ul>If you would like to find out more about this role please contact Caroline Marsh - Team Manager on 0118 937 3672, <a href="mailto:caroline.marsh@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">caroline.marsh@reading.gov.uk</a> Closing date: Applications will be reviewed upon submission Interview date: TBA Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Visit: <a href="http://www.moretoreading.co.uk" target="_blank">www.moretoreading.co.uk</a> to find out more about Reading's Community &amp; Adult Social Care Services. It's a chance to hear from the people who already work here and why they have chosen Reading as their professional destination.

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