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The Vacancy FULL TIME - 37hrs Portsmouth Core Homelessness provides support to up to 62 adults, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. This service operates across three locations, each is tailored to the needs of the clients and offer various levels of support. Our aim is to support clients with their individual needs to enable them to gain the life skills to move on to lower or independent supported living. If you are looking for a fast paced, exciting role, where you can make a real difference to the lives of those who you support, then this is the role for you! 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. Two Saints is committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment. We carry out pre--employment checks such as DBS checks, Overseas police checks (where appropriate), reference checks, and CV gap querying for all new staff members. 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

About this job We're seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Social Worker - Homelessness Specialist to join our Assessment Service, working with 16- and 17-year-olds facing homelessness and complex safeguarding concerns. In this specialist role, you will lead on assessments and interventions that ensure young people receive the support, protection, and stability they need. You will work closely with housing services, education providers, health professionals, and other key partners to deliver child-centred, trauma-informed practice that promotes safety and positive outcomes. In this post, you will also contribute to service development through monthly reporting to stakeholders and senior leaders, focusing on improvement and compliance in line with Ofsted recommendations. Your insight will help shape practice and drive continuous improvement across the service. This is an opportunity to bring your expertise, leadership, and compassion to a dynamic Service that values innovation, collaboration, and impact. About you You will need to be passionate about striving for best outcomes for children, young people and their families and demonstrate creative and relational approaches to achieving these outcomes, working respectfully and taking account of their views, wishes and feelings. You will have extensive social work experience and have demonstrated the skill to use this knowledge to enhance the practice of others including the use of coaching, mentoring skills and the ability to motivate others. You will have proven expertise in working alongside management teams to drive and maintain excellent service delivery for children, young people and their families. About Us We are putting the heart back into social work, supported by our relational practice model, we ensure the child's lived experience takes centre stage. Ours is a culture of high expectations, high challenge, and high support. This is an exciting time to join the London Borough of Barking &amp; Dagenham. We have been on a journey over the last few years, that has seen us transform the council and the way we deliver our services. At the heart of this transformation is our community. We need committed individuals to support us in the delivery of these aims and to become part of our team to make a difference to our children and families.

(Fixed Term) Senior Social Worker - Homelessness Specialist (Assessment Service - 16/17-Year-Olds) Maternity Cover

Organisation: Derby Homes Hours: 37 hours per week Contract type: Permanent Location: Home / Office and visiting properties/customers TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY, YOU MUST DO SO THROUGH THE DERBY HOMES WEBSITE, BY CREATING AN ACCOUNT USING THE "APPLY ONLINE" LINK. An exciting opportunity has arisen within Housing Options to be part of a team that provides high quality, customer focused advice and assistance to vulnerable families and single people in Derby who are homeless or threatened with homelessness. You will be providing a front-line advice service to customers, managing a caseload of your own with an aim to prevent homelessness wherever possible. This is a demanding role where you will need to assess individual situations with efficiency and precision. An investigative approach will be essential to probe and understand everyone's set of circumstances, making decisions within a legal framework. You will need to have an eye for detail, strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to work closely with colleagues and customers ensuring a high-quality customer service is delivered. We are seeking an enthusiastic person who is able to work intensively within a demanding area of work. Knowledge of relevant housing legislation including the Housing Act 1996 Part 7, as amended by the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 is desirable. 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 28th December 2026 at midnight. Any application forms received after the closing date will not be accepted. Please note that interviews are likely to take place in the New Year. If you have been selected for interview you will hear from us prior to the interview date.

Homelessness Advisor

Job summary The post is part of an initiative to improve the quality and culture of care provided, and to enhance the therapeutic offer available, to people who are street homelessin boroughs of Barnet, Enfield and Haringey through: <ul> <li>Providing a responsive service that will identify mental and physical health problems.</li> <li>Working in collaboration with other services to deliver care and interventions, based on clinical need, at the right time.</li> <li>Providing interventions to support people to move off the streets and to facilitate them to sustain a more settled lifestyle.</li> <li>Referring patients on to the most appropriate service and to support them until accepted.</li> <li>Ensuring that all service users are registered with a GP.</li> <li>Undertaking health assessments, administering medication and treatments, and performing diagnostic tests.</li> <li>Providing and evaluating a range of health interventions to ensure that patients health and social care needs are met.</li> <li>Delivering a high standard of patient care, using advanced autonomous clinical skills, and a broad and in- depth theoretical knowledge base.</li> <li>Assessing, diagnosing and treating patients conditions, initiating direct referrals as appropriate.</li> <li>As a vital part of our MDT team, you will be supporting and caring for a diverse patient group.</li> </ul>Key elements of our work will be: <ul> <li>Early detection, support and management of long-term conditions</li> <li>Annual health checks/screening programmes</li> <li>Health promotion</li> <li>Healthy lifestyles</li> <li>Physical activities / social prescribing</li> </ul>Main duties of the job <ol> <li>Provide high quality care to patients with both physical and mental health difficulties</li> <li>Independently manage a caseload of patients who may have long term or complex multiple physical health needs</li> <li>Support the delivery of physical healthcare training in collaboration with the head of physical health team</li> <li>Take charge on a regular basis and assist in the supervision and/or development of junior staff, nurses, support workers and students, as well as support the development of evidence-based practice.</li> <li>Work collaboratively across disciplines, and partners to enhance the impact and sustainability of the health and wellbeing</li> </ol> <ul> <li>See attached document for further details</li> </ul>About us Why choose to join the North London NHS Foundation Trust? We believe that by working together, our Trust can achieve more for the residents of North Central London and our patients than we can by working apart. Our Five-Year Strategy: 1. We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home. 2. With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all 3. We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care. 4. We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology. Why NLFT? Transforming and creating a positive environment for our service users, staff and visitors. <ul> <li>We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities. </li> <li>We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.</li> <li>NHS Discounts, generous annual leave allowance and NHS pension scheme </li> <li>We have excellent internal staff network support groups. </li> </ul>Job description Job responsibilities Qualifications Essential <ul><li>RGN qualification</li><li>Current NMC registration</li></ul>Desirable <ul><li>Prescribing qualification</li></ul>Experience <ul><li>Minimum of 12 months practice experience at Band 6</li><li>Professional development</li><li>Audit</li></ul>Please kindly refer to the entire job description and person specification by clicking on the JD/PS attachment in the advert. Job description Job responsibilities Qualifications Essential <ul><li>RGN qualification</li><li>Current NMC registration</li></ul>Desirable <ul><li>Prescribing qualification</li></ul>Experience <ul><li>Minimum of 12 months practice experience at Band 6</li><li>Professional development</li><li>Audit</li></ul>Please kindly refer to the entire job description and person specification by clicking on the JD/PS attachment in the advert. Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS Essential <ul> <li>Degree or equivalent in health studies (BSc)</li> <li>Relevant post registration experience, for minimum 12 months</li> <li>Registered Nurse- RGN</li> </ul> Desirable <ul> <li>Evidence of ongoing professional development</li> <li>Post graduate qualification in health promotion.</li> </ul> EXPERIENCE Essential <ul> <li>Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team with service users with complex care plans</li> <li>Experience of working with carers, families and service users in ward based/community settings.</li> <li>Experience in delivery within Homeless health/ sexual health clinics, A&amp;E, service Experience of providing clinical supervision. Extensive experience working within secure / forensic care</li> <li>A minimum of 12 months experience in Band 6 nursing role in acute or general physical health settings</li> </ul> Desirable <ul> <li>Experience working within MH/Nurse prescriber</li> </ul> KNOWLEDGE &amp; SKILLS Essential <ul> <li>Clinical skills</li> <li>Excellent communication skills and extensive experience of delivery therapeutic groups/sessions</li> <li>Ability to work on autonomously and meet clinical and managerial deadlines</li> </ul> PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Essential <ul> <li>Flexible and adaptable Ability to motivate and engage service users and colleagues</li> </ul> OTHER Essential <ul> <li>Ongoing post-qualification development.</li> </ul> Skills and Abilities Essential <ul> <li>Knowledge of change management and how to apply.</li> <li>Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making</li> <li>Experience in clinical audit / effectiveness / service evaluation</li> <li>Ability to work on autonomously and meet clinical and managerial deadlines</li> </ul> Desirable <ul> <li>Clinical and managerial leadership skills</li> </ul>Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS Essential <ul> <li>Degree or equivalent in health studies (BSc)</li> <li>Relevant post registration experience, for minimum 12 months</li> <li>Registered Nurse- RGN</li> </ul> Desirable <ul> <li>Evidence of ongoing professional development</li> <li>Post graduate qualification in health promotion.</li> </ul> EXPERIENCE Essential <ul> <li>Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team with service users with complex care plans</li> <li>Experience of working with carers, families and service users in ward based/community settings.</li> <li>Experience in delivery within Homeless health/ sexual health clinics, A&amp;E, service Experience of providing clinical supervision. Extensive experience working within secure / forensic care</li> <li>A minimum of 12 months experience in Band 6 nursing role in acute or general physical health settings</li> </ul> Desirable <ul> <li>Experience working within MH/Nurse prescriber</li> </ul> KNOWLEDGE &amp; SKILLS Essential <ul> <li>Clinical skills</li> <li>Excellent communication skills and extensive experience of delivery therapeutic groups/sessions</li> <li>Ability to work on autonomously and meet clinical and managerial deadlines</li> </ul> PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Essential <ul> <li>Flexible and adaptable Ability to motivate and engage service users and colleagues</li> </ul> OTHER Essential <ul> <li>Ongoing post-qualification development.</li> </ul> Skills and Abilities Essential <ul> <li>Knowledge of change management and how to apply.</li> <li>Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making</li> <li>Experience in clinical audit / effectiveness / service evaluation</li> <li>Ability to work on autonomously and meet clinical and managerial deadlines</li> </ul> Desirable <ul> <li>Clinical and managerial leadership skills</li> </ul>Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Employer details Employer name North London NHS Foundation Trust Address St Ann's Hospital Ash Building Haringey N15 3TH Employer's website

Homeless Health Outreach Nurse: RGN

Job Description Role: Intern - Homelessness Prevention Programme Grade and Salary: Grade 3 (£23,350 - £24,215) per annum FTE and working pattern: Full Time (1FTE/35hrs per week), Monday - Friday Holiday Entitlement: 28 days annual leave plus 9 buildings closed days (and Christmas Eve when it falls on a weekday) About our Team - I-SPHERE The Institute for Social Policy, Housing, Equalities Research (I-SPHERE) at Heriot-Watt University uses world-class research to help drive change for people affected by extreme disadvantage. I-SPHERE is among the UK's top social and housing policy research centres, recognised with a Queen's Anniversary Prize for excellence, innovation and public benefit. This internship is part of the Homelessness Prevention in the UK research programme. This major UK-wide programme, which is made possible thanks to the support of Oak Foundation, aims to deliver cross-sectoral research and capacity building on homelessness prevention, and facilitate policy and practice mobility across the four UK jurisdictions. This role is based in Edinburgh, however remote working from anywhere within the UK is possible. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. The programme seeks to: <ul> <li>Deliver comparative research on homelessness prevention across the UK. </li> </ul><ul> <li>Promote policy and practice learning between governments, local authorities, and service providers. </li> </ul><ul> <li>Support a new cohort of early career researchers trained in high-impact, mixed-methods research. </li> </ul>Within this research programme we will seek to answer the following six questions. 1. How well are the four UK jurisdictions performing on homelessness prevention at each of the five stages of prevention (universal, upstream, crisis, emergency, and repeat)? 2. How much ideas mobility is there between them at the legal, policy and practice levels? What barriers/enablers exist to/for ideas mobility and mutual learning? 3. How successful has each jurisdiction been in engaging wider partners beyond housing and homelessness services in prevention efforts? 4. What impact have new legal developments made/are likely to make to overall prevention performance and to the contribution of wider partners? 5. How well are frontline workers in each jurisdiction being supported to contribute to the prevention agenda? 6. What can each of the four jurisdictions learn from each other about how to maximise homelessness prevention, effectively engage wider partners, and support frontline workers to deliver successful preventative interventions? As part of this programme we are delighted to be offering a paid 9 month research internship to design and lead in-depth research on an area of homelessness prevention in the UK. We are particularly interested in candidates with front-line experience supporting people at risk of homelessness or working in allied fields. Key Duties &amp; Responsibilities This internship provides a unique opportunity for an early career researcher to join an award-winning social research institute, working on an innovative partnership project which aims to bring about positive change by generating evidence and insights into homelessness prevention strategies across the UK. The intern will: <ul> <li>Develop and implement their own individual research project relevant to the aims of the Homelessness Prevention programme. This will involve designing research tools, conducting primary research, undertaking data analysis, writing up a research report and presenting findings. </li> </ul><ul> <li>Engage with stakeholders across sectors including homelessness, housing, health, education, social services, and criminal justice. </li> </ul><ul> <li>Contribute to the programme's capacity-building activities, including research dissemination and stakeholder engagement. </li> </ul><ul> <li>Participate in relevant events such as seminars, conferences, and training sessions. </li> </ul>As part of the application process, candidates are asked to provide a short research proposal. The proposal should be to conduct a piece of research relevant to homelessness prevention. Proposals should be for a focused piece of research relevant to a particular target group or groups in the UK at risk of homelessness (see further details below). Education, Qualifications and Experience (Person Specification) Essential <ul> <li>Excellent undergraduate degree (1st or 2:1) in a relevant discipline. </li> </ul><ul> <li>Experience working with disadvantaged or vulnerable groups in the UK. </li> </ul><ul> <li>Passion for social justice and homelessness prevention. </li> </ul><ul> <li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team. </li> </ul><ul> <li>Strong communication skills - written and oral. </li> </ul><ul> <li>Willingness to travel across the UK for research fieldwork and meetings. </li> </ul>Desirable <ul> <li>Frontline work experience in an area relevant to homelessness prevention in the UK. </li> </ul><ul> <li>A relevant Masters or PhD degree. </li> </ul><ul> <li>Understanding of UK homelessness policy and legal frameworks. </li> </ul><ul> <li>Experience conducting research with range of stakeholders. </li> </ul><ul> <li>Knowledge of mixed-methods research approaches. </li> </ul>Research Proposal Candidates are invited to submit an independent research proposal related to the programme aims, which drills into a specific area of interest in terms of improving homelessness prevention for particular target group(s) in the UK. The proposal should be no more than 2 pages and set out: rationale for the research topic; research questions to be answered; and proposed research methodology. Contact for Enquiries Informal enquiries about this position can be made to Jill McIntyre <a href="mailto:j.mcintyre@hw.ac.uk" target="_blank">j.mcintyre@hw.ac.uk</a> How to Apply Please submit via the Heriot-Watt on-line recruitment system (1) Covering letter outlining how you meet the job criteria, and research proposal (2) Full CV. Although the post is contractually based in Edinburgh, the role can be performed remotely from anywhere in the UK. Please note that candidates must already hold the right to work in the UK; the University is unable to sponsor visas for this position. Applications must be submitted by midnight on 12th January 2026. Shortlisting will commence straight away, with interviews expected to take place w/c 26th January 2026. At Heriot Watt we are passionate about our values and look to them to connect our people globally and to help us collaborate and celebrate our success through working together. Our research programmes can deliver real world impact which is achieved through the diversity of our international community and the recognition of creative talent that connects our global team. Our flourishing community will give you the freedom to challenge and to bring your enterprising mind and to help our partners with solutions that can be applied now and in the future. Join us and Heriot Watt will provide you with a platform to thrive and work in a way that also helps you live your life in balance with well-being and inclusiveness at the heart of our global community. Heriot-Watt University is committed to securing equality of opportunity in employment and to the creation of an environment in which individuals are selected, trained, promoted, appraised and otherwise treated on the sole basis of their relevant merits and abilities. Equality and diversity are all about maximising potential and creating a culture of inclusion for all. Heriot-Watt University values diversity across our university community and welcomes applications from all sectors of society, particularly from underrepresented groups. For more information, please see our website <a href="https://www.hw.ac.uk/uk/services/equality-diversity.htm" target="_blank">https://www.hw.ac.uk/uk/services/equality-diversity.htm</a> and also our award-winning work in Disability Inclusive Science Careers <a href="https://disc.hw.ac.uk/" target="_blank">https://disc.hw.ac.uk/</a> We welcome and will consider flexible working patterns e.g. part-time working and job share options.

Research Intern - Homelessness Prevention Programme

Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Practice Nurse to work with the Cornwall Health for Homeless team. Cornwall Health for Homeless is a GP Practice &amp; we aim to provide a range of healthcare services to people without homes in Cornwall. The service runs regular clinics in Truro, Camborne and Penzance that are open to people who are either street homeless or in temporary accommodation. To achieve this, we work with other organisations which include St Petroc's and Coastline Homeless Service as well as other local and national statutory groups. Part of our role is to help people live more stable lives and gain access to suitable accommodation. Over the last two years we have expanded our service from our three clinic sites to include outreach clinics countywide and we are seeking a Practice Nurse (Band 6) to join the team in an extended role, supporting &amp; working collaboratively with the GPs. This is a full-time post, working agreed hours Monday to Friday, with the possibility of doing outreach work some of the time. Compassion are flexibility are key to this varied role. We are a small friendly team &amp; you will be well supported. For further information please contact Michelle McTernan via email <a href="mailto:michelle.mcternan@nhs.net" target="_blank">michelle.mcternan@nhs.net</a> or call our office on 01872 221240. Main duties of the job To provide primary care tailored to people experiencing homelessness, including health assessments, chronic disease management, vaccinations, wound care, and sexual/reproductive health services. Deliver health education, screening for infectious diseases, and support lifestyle and wellbeing advice. Engage patients flexibly, building trust with those who may face barriers to care, irregular attendance, or trauma histories. Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, outreach services, and social care to coordinate care, advocate for patients, and ensure continuity, aiming to reduce health inequalities and improve overall health outcomes. About us We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK. Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff. We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner. Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services. Job description Job responsibilities To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents. Job description Job responsibilities To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents. Person Specification Education &amp; relevant experience Essential <ul> <li>RGN level 1 registration</li> <li>Diploma level specialist training, experience, short courses (or equivalent experience</li> <li>Substantial post registration experience in Acute, General Practice or Community Team</li> <li>Working without direct supervision, yet as a team member through experience and education</li> <li>Experience of a wide range of medical conditions</li> <li>Evidence of autonomous practice</li> </ul> Desirable <ul> <li>Prescribing qualification</li> <li>Teaching qualification, eg City &amp; Guilds, HEA Mentorship Module (or working towards)</li> <li>Triage/minor illness- injury/community nursing/long term conditions</li> </ul> Skills &amp; Knowledge Essential <ul> <li>Ability to provide specialist skilled, evidence-based nursing care to a wide range of patients</li> <li>Leadership and management skills</li> <li>Ability to provide specialist skilled, evidence-based nursing care to a wide range of patients</li> </ul>Person Specification Education &amp; relevant experience Essential <ul> <li>RGN level 1 registration</li> <li>Diploma level specialist training, experience, short courses (or equivalent experience</li> <li>Substantial post registration experience in Acute, General Practice or Community Team</li> <li>Working without direct supervision, yet as a team member through experience and education</li> <li>Experience of a wide range of medical conditions</li> <li>Evidence of autonomous practice</li> </ul> Desirable <ul> <li>Prescribing qualification</li> <li>Teaching qualification, eg City &amp; Guilds, HEA Mentorship Module (or working towards)</li> <li>Triage/minor illness- injury/community nursing/long term conditions</li> </ul> Skills &amp; Knowledge Essential <ul> <li>Ability to provide specialist skilled, evidence-based nursing care to a wide range of patients</li> <li>Leadership and management skills</li> <li>Ability to provide specialist skilled, evidence-based nursing care to a wide range of patients</li> </ul>Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Employer details Employer name Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Cornwall Health for Homeless 8 City Road Truro TR1 2JJ Employer's website

Practice Nurse with Health for Homeless

Thank you for your interest in the North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT). This is an exciting time to join us and be part of our journey to improve mental health care across North London and deliver excellent services to our local people. We will achieve this through the North London Way, as we: <ul><li>Collaborate at every level by living our values to create the right conditions for us all to work together.</li><li>Develop our new Trust culture, to help make our new Trust a great place to work and to receive great care.</li><li>Empower our teams to lead the planned improvements in our services, by skilling them and giving them the tools to make the changes.</li><li>Focus on delivering excellence at every level to improve our performance and ensure consistently high-quality care across all our services.</li><li>Ensure that research, quality improvement, and technology lead the way and are embedded in our services.</li><li>Take a trauma informed approach to everything we do</li></ul>We proactively welcome diversity in our workforce and pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer. We aim to recruit from our local communities and provide opportunities to all including apprenticeships, veterans, care leavers and more. The North London Way to deliver: Better Mental Health, Better Lives, Better Communities. Our trust website is: <a href="https://www.northlondonmentalhealth.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.northlondonmentalhealth.nhs.uk/</a> Job overview The post is part of an initiative to improve the quality and culture of care provided, and to enhance the therapeutic offer available, to people who are street homeless in boroughs of Barnet, Enfield and Haringey through: <ul><li>Providing a responsive service that will identify mental and physical health problems. </li><li>Working in collaboration with other services to deliver care and interventions, based on clinical need, at the right time.</li><li>Providing interventions to support people to move off the streets and to facilitate them to sustain a more settled lifestyle.</li><li>Referring patients on to the most appropriate service and to support them until accepted.</li><li> Ensuring that all service users are registered with a GP.</li><li>Undertaking health assessments, administering medication and treatments, and performing diagnostic tests.</li><li>Providing and evaluating a range of health interventions to ensure that patients health and social care needs are met.</li><li>Delivering a high standard of patient care, using advanced autonomous clinical skills, and a broad and in- depth theoretical knowledge base.</li><li>Assessing, diagnosing and treating patients conditions, initiating direct referrals as appropriate.</li><li> As a vital part of our MDT team, you will be supporting and caring for a diverse patient group.</li></ul>Key elements of our work will be: <ul><li>Early detection, support and management of long-term conditions</li><li>Annual health checks/screening programmes</li><li>Health promotion</li><li>Healthy lifestyles</li><li>Physical activities / social prescribing</li></ul>Main duties of the job <ol><li>Provide high quality care to patients with both physical and mental health difficulties</li><li>Independently manage a caseload of patients who may have long term or complex multiple physical health needs</li><li>Support the delivery of physical healthcare training in collaboration with the head of physical health team</li><li>Take charge on a regular basis and assist in the supervision and/or development of junior staff, nurses, support workers and students, as well as support the development of evidence-based practice.</li><li>Work collaboratively across disciplines, and partners to enhance the impact and sustainability of the health and wellbeing</li></ol><ul><li>See attached document for further details</li></ul>Working for our organisation Why choose to join the North London NHS Foundation Trust? We believe that by working together, our Trust can achieve more for the residents of North Central London and our patients than we can by working apart. Our Five-Year Strategy: 1. We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home. 2. With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all 3. We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care. 4. We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology. Why NLFT? • Transforming and creating a positive environment for our service users, staff and visitors. <ul><li>We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities. </li><li>We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.</li><li>NHS Discounts, generous annual leave allowance and NHS pension scheme </li><li>We have excellent internal staff network support groups. </li></ul>Detailed job description and main responsibilities Qualifications Essential <ul><li>RGN qualification</li><li>Current NMC registration</li></ul>Desirable <ul><li>Prescribing qualification</li></ul>Experience <ul><li>Minimum of 12 months practice experience at Band 6</li><li>Professional development</li><li>Audit</li></ul>Please kindly refer to the entire job description and person specification by clicking on the JD/PS attachment in the advert. Person specification QUALIFICATIONS Essential criteria <ul><li>Degree or equivalent in health studies (BSc)</li><li>Relevant post registration experience, for minimum 12 months</li><li>Registered Nurse- RGN</li></ul>Desirable criteria <ul><li>Evidence of ongoing professional development</li><li>Post graduate qualification in health promotion.</li></ul>EXPERIENCE Essential criteria <ul><li>Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team with service users with complex care plans</li><li>Experience of working with carers, families and service users in ward based/community settings.</li><li>Experience in delivery within Homeless health/ sexual health clinics, A&amp;E, service Experience of providing clinical supervision. Extensive experience working within secure / forensic care</li><li>A minimum of 12 months experience in Band 6 nursing role in acute or general physical health settings</li></ul>Desirable criteria <ul><li>Experience working within MH/Nurse prescriber</li></ul>KNOWLEDGE &amp; SKILLS Essential criteria <ul><li>Clinical skills</li><li>Excellent communication skills and extensive experience of delivery therapeutic groups/sessions</li><li>Ability to work on autonomously and meet clinical and managerial deadlines</li></ul>PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Essential criteria <ul><li>Flexible and adaptable Ability to motivate and engage service users and colleagues</li></ul>OTHER Essential criteria <ul><li>Ongoing post-qualification development.</li></ul>Skills and Abilities Essential criteria <ul><li>Knowledge of change management and how to apply.</li><li>Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making</li><li>Experience in clinical audit / effectiveness / service evaluation</li><li>Ability to work on autonomously and meet clinical and managerial deadlines</li></ul>Desirable criteria <ul><li>Clinical and managerial leadership skills</li></ul>References will be required to cover your last 3 years of employment/training. One has to be from your current or most recent employer and the others from your previous employer. The references should be from persons with management responsibility or HR. If you have been unemployed for a period of four years or more, please give the details of your last employer and one character referee of your choice (not members of your family). If more applicable, references will be requested from your teacher or head of faculty. Please ensure you provide full contact details. Vacancies that are advertised as Fixed Term Contracts will also be available as secondment opportunities for substantive internal staff. Please be aware that your documents eg. Passport/NI Card, will be electronically scanned using Home Office accredited Verification System. Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts, we will close vacancies before the stated closing date once the first 50 applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. All non-medical posts with the Trust are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the Trust's satisfaction, your suitability for the position in which you will be employed. Should you not hear from us within three working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted. By applying for this role, you accept in the event you are successful that your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which is aimed at improving efficiencies within the NHS both to make costs savings for NHS organisations but also to save you time when your employment transfers. Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Documents to download <ul> <li> Job description and person specification (PDF, 520.3KB) </li> <li> Functional Requirement (PDF, 261.8KB) </li> <li> A comprehensive guide for candidates (PDF, 875.7KB) </li> </ul>

The Vacancy FULL TIME - 37hrs Car driver desirable as will need to move across accommodation which is spread throughout the city 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 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 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>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

Roles That Matter St Helens Borough Council are looking for an ambitious, dynamic candidate with relevant experience to lead on the data management and reporting to join the busy Housing Options team as a Homelessness Data Officer. Responding to the issue of homelessness is a key Council priority and statutory duty. With an announcement of long-term funding and a new national homelessness strategy expected shortly, there has never been a more exciting time to join our dedicated and experienced team. The successful applicant will be responsible for maintaining data systems, ensuring accuracy, and producing Government returns, performance data and responding to Freedom of Information requests. The applicant will also provide data to and liaise with senior managers around this vital area of work. Applicants will need to demonstrate that they are able to work as part of a team and establish strong working relationships with internal and external colleagues. You will show a drive and commitment and a willingness to learn and adapt. In return, we offer flexible working from both office and home. This post is fixed term for 2 years. For an informal discussion, please contact Donna Birch, Team Manager - Housing Options, on 07926076449. If you feel you are the right person for the job, and want to make a difference, we would love to hear from you. Full Job Description &amp; Person Specification Documents are included with this advert. We reserve the right to close the advert early, with sufficient applications. Apply early to avoid disappointment. Share this vacancy with friends and family via your socials below! St Helens Council is officially recognised as one of the region's leading fair employers, achieving accredited status under the Liverpool City Combined Authority Fair Employment Charter. The Charter recognises the ongoing commitment to fair pay, secure work, training &amp; progression &amp; staff well-being whilst celebrating employers who go above and beyond for their workforce providing an inclusive and supportive environment. Making a Difference Whatever stage of your career, working in the public sector puts you at the heart of communities. Our workforce provides services to our resident's day in and day out, making a positive impact on people's lives. We could not do this without the dedication, professionalism and strength of our workforce. There are so many reasons to choose to work at St Helens Council including the fantastic range of employee benefits and rewards on offer.. St Helens Borough Council | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career - Home Page St Helens Council is a Disability Confident Leader. This means that the Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within the interview/selection process. Equality &amp; Diversity St Helens Borough Council respects and values the individuality that every employee brings. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. Further information about Equality &amp; Diversity at St Helens Borough Council can be found here <a href="https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/equality" target="_blank">https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/equality</a> St Helens Borough Council is a Disability Confident Leader. Disability Confident Leader lead the way in helping to take action that changes attitudes, behaviours, and cultures for the better.

Homelessness Data Officer - 2 years fixed term

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in the London Borough of Bromley. We encourage all our staff to have a healthy work/life balance. In doing so, you can apply for flexible working from the beginning of your employment. We offer a range of options which are designed to suit different circumstances and priorities in line with service requirements. flexible-working Job overview The KHP Homeless Health team works across the Kings Health Partner in-patient and Accident Emergency Services to provide advocacy, support and quality discharge interventions for patients experiencing homelessness who are attending or admitted to any of the Kings Health Partner hospitals. The team currently operates within the Kings College, PRUH, St. Thomas and Guys Hospitals. Kings College Hospital NHS foundation Trust will be the host for this position The KHP Homeless Health team works to ensure that patients experiencing homelessness have discharges from hospital that are as safe as possible and effective in a way that prevents re-admissions and improves long term health outcomes. The team connects patients with primary care services, mental health services and addictions support, medication concordance support, screening and vaccination services. The post holder will be engaged in partnership working including primary care NHS services, GP's and practice nurses, Local Authority housing departments, Drug/alcohol and mental health services, Social Care and Voluntary Sector organisations. This post is open to individuals from nursing, social work and allied health professional backgrounds, with specialist knowledge in homeless health. They will be required to provide expert advice and education drawing from their professional skillset for other members of the team and wider hospital colleagues. Main duties of the job To work as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, aiming to improve housing and health outcomes for patients experiencing homelessness. To support the KHP Homeless Health Service (PRUH) in building successful relationships between key professionals and outside agencies. To implement the delivery of quality holistic assessment, planning and interventions to contribute to the physical, psychological and social wellbeing of patients. Provide tailored, specialist advice for both patients and hospital colleagues around issues associated with homelessness. To communicate effectively and efficiently whilst liaising with other members of the multi-disciplinary and wider hospital team, ensuring that patients receive seamless care within the trust. Ensure robust risk assessment and care planning processes are undertaken by the team. Supporting the trust in its compliance with completing the 'Duty to Refer' referrals to Local Authorities' as per the Housing Act 2018. Ensure that patients are valued as individuals, and their respect and dignity is maintained at all times and that the care provided respects equality and diversity. To develop and maintain effective channels of communication with the Transfer of Care Bureau and wider PRUH services Working for our organisation The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level. We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people. King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Quality Facilitate a high-quality, cost-effective specialist service through monitoring and audit and other quality initiatives agreed by the Trust. participate in key developments, policies and guidance relating to homeless health to promote the service Identify gaps in knowledge and provide teaching and training for junior staff, students and wider hospital teams to improve the quality of care delivered for patients experiencing homelessness. Work within the Trust's HR policies on all staffing matters, including sickness, capability and disciplinary issues. Participate in appraisals and the setting of objectives for junior staff in the department to enable them to achieve optimal effectiveness and to understand their contribution to the directorate. To ensure the head of service/line manager is informed when changes to circumstances may affect safe competent practice. Service Delivery and improvement Ensure that the delivery of care to all patients is in line with best practice Support innovative methods to gain patient and public involvement to inform service direction, improvement, user satisfaction and as a tool for performance management. Contribute to the development of Directorate and Trust policies, procedures and clinical guidelines and ensure adherence by self and ward team. Be proactive in the risk assessment, management, clinical incident reporting and management of complaints. To record and report all incidents, accidents and complaints involving staff, patients and visitors in accordance with the Trust policies and initiate investigations as required. To participate in, and comply with, the Trust's framework for clinical governance within the department area. Administrative Monitor and maintain project information management systems Maintain data collection systems that will provide accurate and timely data, including quantitative and qualitative data. Interpret policies and protocols that are consistent with Trust standards. Maintain up to date knowledge of a range of skills including service improvement techniques and be responsible for developing and maintaining own CPD programme. General The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post. To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations. We want to be an organisation where everyone shares a commitment to delivering the very best care and feels like their contribution is valuable and valued. At King's we are a kind, respectful team: Kind. We show compassion and understanding and bring a positive attitude to our work Respectful. We promote equality, are inclusive and honest, speaking up when needed Team. We support each other, communicate openly, and are reassuringly professional To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff. To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues. This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder. All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication. Everyone is responsible for promoting inclusion no matter their role or team. At King's, we want to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and welcomed Safeguarding The Trust takes the issues of Safeguarding Children, Adults and addressing Domestic Abuse very seriously. All employees have a responsibility to support the organisation in our duties by; <ul><li>attending mandatory training on safeguarding children and adults</li><li>familiarising themselves with the Trust's processes for reporting concerns </li><li>reporting any safeguarding child or adult concerns appropriately</li></ul>Infection Control Statement The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene procedures and requirements when in clinical areas. The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role. These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times. Person specification Education and Qualifications Essential criteria <ul><li>Bachelors Degree in appropriate healthcare profession or substantial and equivalent knowledge, skills and experience within the homelessness/housing sector</li><li>Evidence of on-going professional development in relevant area of speciality</li></ul>Desirable criteria <ul><li>Certificated speciality courses in mental health, substance misuse or Trauma informed care.</li><li>Membership of appropriate special interest groups within homeless health and health inclusion</li></ul>Knowledge and Experience Essential criteria <ul><li>Experience of working with people experiencing homelessness combined with tri-morbid health conditions</li><li>Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment and knowledge of methods to develop culturally sensitive practice</li><li>Knowledge of relevant legislation associated with adults at risk and homelessness</li></ul>Desirable criteria <ul><li>Understanding of the role and function of other organisations providing services to people with complex health issues and experiencing homelessness</li></ul>Skills and competencies Essential criteria <ul><li>Excellent interpersonal communication (Written, oral, presentation, facilitation), networking and negotiation skills</li><li>Excellent organisational skills and the ability the ability to meet deadlines and delegate effectively</li><li>Work flexibly and an ability to prioritise workload to ensure risk is appropriately mitigated and responsive to changing demands</li><li>Demonstrate an awareness of clinical governance and risk management and how this affects changing demands and requirements</li></ul>Desirable criteria <ul><li>Ability to deliver training and presentations to internal and external stakeholders</li></ul>IMPORTANT <ul><li>Check your email account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you</li><li>If you delete the job from any of your accounts, you may be prevented from accessing further communications</li><li>To enquire about your application or inform us of any changes in your circumstances, please contact the named person on this advert</li><li>Please provide email addresses for referees where possible</li><li>Click here to see the range of benefits we offer</li><li>Please review the documentation on our recruitment microsite, particularly the Trust's criminal records checking policy</li><li>All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.</li><li>Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.</li></ul>King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Annual Reports and Other Corporate Publications King's Health Partners Academic Health Science Centre Website King's College Hospital is part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre (AHSC), a pioneering collaboration between King's College London, and Guy's and St Thomas', King's College Hospital and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trusts. Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Documents to download <ul> <li> Homeless Health Liaison Officer JD (PRUH) (PDF, 328.4KB) </li> <li> Denmark Hill Site Map (PDF, 1.2MB) </li> <li> Princess Royal (PRUH) Site map (PDF, 1.4MB) </li> <li> Visa and Sponsorship Information (PDF, 344.6KB) </li> <li> Pay bands and pay points from 1 April 2025 (PDF, 44.6KB) </li> </ul>

Homeless Health Liaison Officer

Roles That Matter St Helens Borough Council are looking for an experienced officer with the skills and knowledge to lead on the delivery of statutory homelessness duties and jointly supervise the caseloads of a small team of officers. You will join the busy Housing Options team as a Senior Homelessness Officer . Responding to the issue of homelessness is a key Council priority and statutory duty. With an announcement of long-term funding and a new national homelessness strategy expected shortly, there has never been a more exciting time to join our dedicated and experienced team. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing a homelessness prevention, relief and main duty response and ensuring customers receive a high-quality service. The applicant will be responsible for supervising team members and ensuring procedures are followed and full and accurate records are maintained. The successful applicant will also lead on the response to the more complex homeless cases. Applicants will need to demonstrate that they are able to work as part of a team and establish strong working relationships with internal and external colleagues. You will show a drive and commitment and a willingness to continuous professional development. In return, we offer flexible working from both office and home. For an informal discussion, please contact Donna Birch, Team Manager - Housing Options, on 07926076449. If you feel you are the right person for the job, and want to make a difference, we would love to hear from you. Full Job Description &amp; Person Specification Documents are included with this advert. We reserve the right to close the advert early, with sufficient applications. Apply early to avoid disappointment. Share this vacancy with friends and family via your socials below! St Helens Council is officially recognised as one of the region's leading fair employers, achieving accredited status under the Liverpool City Combined Authority Fair Employment Charter. The Charter recognises the ongoing commitment to fair pay, secure work, training &amp; progression &amp; staff well-being whilst celebrating employers who go above and beyond for their workforce providing an inclusive and supportive environment. Making a Difference Whatever stage of your career, working in the public sector puts you at the heart of communities. Our workforce provides services to our resident's day in and day out, making a positive impact on people's lives. We could not do this without the dedication, professionalism and strength of our workforce. There are so many reasons to choose to work at St Helens Council including the fantastic range of employee benefits and rewards on offer.. St Helens Borough Council | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career - Home Page St Helens Council is a Disability Confident Leader. This means that the Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within the interview/selection process. Equality &amp; Diversity St Helens Borough Council respects and values the individuality that every employee brings. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. Further information about Equality &amp; Diversity at St Helens Borough Council can be found here <a href="https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/equality" target="_blank">https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/equality</a> St Helens Borough Council is a Disability Confident Leader. Disability Confident Leader lead the way in helping to take action that changes attitudes, behaviours, and cultures for the better.

Senior Homelessness Officer

Do you have a passion for helping to prevent and end single homelessness and rough sleeping? If yes, the post we're seeking to fill could be for you. We're looking to recruit a full time Single Homeless Pathway Worker, on a 12 month fixed term contract (any extension dependent on future funding), to support a caseload of clients who are rough sleeping, or are at risk of rough sleeping, helping them to access appropriate services and accommodation. Main Responsibilities: <ul><li>Agree support plans with clients on the key areas they need support with and monitor this across time to ensure progress is being made</li><li>To support the commissioned assertive Outreach Service to identify and respond to reports of newly identified rough sleepers to begin support away from the streets of Tunbridge Wells</li><li>Prevent rough sleeping by engaging with people who have accommodation and a 'street lifestyle' i.e. begging, street drinking etc and liaise with relevant housing support services to ensure their accommodation is sustained.</li><li>Complete referrals to supported accommodation schemes and support client to attend assessments and signups for accommodation where required.</li><li>Assist clients with identifying private rentals and contacting landlords/agents.</li><li>Provide intensive in-reach support to single homeless clients in various forms of temporary accommodation, including support for those clients with complex needs in housing first/housing led accommodation.</li><li>Help clients to become tenancy ready, ensuring they are able to manage their property and rent/bills to minimise temporary accommodation charge arrears.</li><li>When ready, support and encourage clients to access employment to increase their independence.</li></ul>About you: We are seeking someone with experience of working with single/homeless and/or vulnerable people that have multiple and complex support needs, such as substance misuse and mental health issues. You must have excellent communication skills including the ability to positively influence, negotiate and problem solve, for example, to engage with new rough sleepers who may not want to engage with services and help overcome the challenges which may be barriers to securing accommodation You must also be able to effectively manage a caseload of clients and their support plans, using your own initiative, and be able to prioritise your own workload and plan ahead effectively. This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS check What we offer: <ul><li>Financial: An attractive basic salary within a clear pay structure that offers further increases at 1 years' and 2 years'. As well as an annual cost of living review. </li><li>Holiday Entitlement: 22 days annual leave (increasing to 27 days after 5 years continuous Local Government service) plus three additional days in December and bank holidays.</li><li>Free staff parking</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme: The Council has partnered with Health Assured to provide staff with access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) to assist in balancing everyday life with the requirement of work and home.</li><li>Pensions: Membership of the Local Government (CARE - Career Average (Revalued Earnings) Pension Scheme - Employer contribution of 19.7%.</li><li>This is a front line role operating Mon-Fri, 9am to 5pm, in supportive and friendly team of 3.</li><li>Development; with this will come opportunities for progression and development.</li><li>Take a look here at all the additional benefits that we offer.</li></ul>Equal Opportunities Tunbridge Wells - Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Safeguarding The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment. Advert closing: 7 December 2025 Interviews to be held: 12 December 2025 Salary range <ul><li>£30,689 per year</li></ul>

Single homeless pathway worker

Job Description #internal #LI-DNI Please note this vacancy is only available to Birmingham City Council employees. Homeless Centre Manager Permanent Grade D - £45,091 - £53,460 Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review Working 36.5 hours per week About the Role We are seeking a committed and resilient leader to manage the day-to-day operations of Birmingham's Temporary Accommodation centres. You will play a crucial role in ensuring safe, supportive and well-run environments for residents experiencing homelessness, while delivering a customer-focused service that helps households sustain their TA tenancy and move on to secure accommodation. You will lead staff, oversee building operations, manage risk, and work closely with colleagues across the Housing Solutions &amp; Support Service to improve outcomes for some of the city's most vulnerable residents. What You'll Be Doing <ul> <li>Manage daily operations across designated homeless centres, ensuring safe, compliant and well-maintained environments.</li> <li>Lead and develop staff, providing supervision, performance management, rota oversight and on-call cover where required.</li> <li>Ensure void units are allocated fairly and efficiently, maintaining capacity for emergency placements.</li> <li>Oversee safeguarding, health &amp; safety, building compliance and incident response, including breaches and evictions.</li> <li>Manage budgets, expenditure, rent collection, income maximisation and accurate financial record-keeping.</li> <li>Work collaboratively with Housing Solutions &amp; Support and external agencies to coordinate tenancy support and move-on activity.</li> <li>Monitor service performance, analyse data, produce reports and implement service improvements.</li></ul>About You You will have strong operational leadership experience, excellent judgement, and the ability to manage complex situations with sensitivity. You will thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment and be committed to improving the experiences and outcomes of homeless households. You Will Have: <ul> <li>Experience managing frontline services, including staff supervision, performance management and decision-making in complex situations.</li> <li>Strong knowledge of homelessness legislation, TA provision, safeguarding practices, tenancy management and property safety regulations.</li> <li>Experience supporting vulnerable customers, managing difficult behaviour and navigating sensitive or contentious issues.</li> <li>Proven ability to analyse data, write complex reports and use performance measures to improve service delivery.</li> <li>Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills with partners, stakeholders and residents.</li> <li>Ability to manage budgets, projects, operational processes and building-related compliance.</li> <li>Resilience, sound judgement and the ability to work independently under pressure.</li></ul>Why Join Us? <ul> <li>Make a direct and meaningful difference to households experiencing homelessness in Birmingham.</li> <li>Lead the operational running of key TA centres supporting residents with diverse and complex needs.</li> <li>Play a central role in improving move-on pathways and reducing reliance on B&amp;B accommodation.</li> <li>Work closely with partners, statutory services and voluntary organisations to deliver joined-up support.</li> <li>Influence service development, policies and practice improvements across TA operations.</li> <li>Represent the Council at multi-agency meetings and contribute to strategic decision-making.</li> <li>Be part of a dedicated and supportive team working to deliver safe, effective and compassionate services.</li></ul>Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application. For any informal enquires please contact: <a href="mailto:Resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk</a> A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Job Description and Person Specification - GR5 - Homeless Centre Manager - Final JD.pdf About Us We are a disability confident employer and we encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. We also welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) may need to apply for a visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and may require a Certificate of Sponsorship from Birmingham City Council for a skilled worker visa (if the job is eligible).

Homeless Centre Manager

We are St Helens Borough Council Located in the heart of the Northwest close to Liverpool, Manchester and Lancashire, St Helens is a transformational Council which is passionate and ambitious for the communities we support. We provide a wide range of local authority services to the residents, businesses, schools, and visitors to the borough. We can only do this because of our highly valued, highly skilled workforce. Working together, our workplace vision and values guide our organisation, and the contribution of our workforce is key to our culture journey. Employees with us receive a wide range of benefits including well-being in work, financial benefits, ways of working and learning and development support. Roles That Matter St Helens Council are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Homelessness Assessment Officer to join this busy service. You will be the first point of contact for clients experiencing accommodation issues and you will be responsible for assessing their needs and deciding on the most appropriate course of action, including assisting people into temporary and permanent accommodation. We are looking for an excellent communicator who has the ability to deal sensitively with customers and the ability to signpost correctly within the team. This role is fixed term until 31 March 2026, extension of contract subject to future funding. Interested to Find Out More? You are welcome to contact us for a chat before applying by emailing us at <a href="mailto:HousingAdviceOptions@sthelens.gov.uk" target="_blank">HousingAdviceOptions@sthelens.gov.uk</a> . Full Job Description &amp; Person Specification Documents are included with this advert. We reserve the right to close the advert early, with sufficient applications. Apply early to avoid disappointment. Share this vacancy with friends and family via your socials below! St Helens Council is a Disability Confident Leader. This means that the Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within the interview/selection process. Equality &amp; Diversity St Helens Borough Council respects and values the individuality that every employee brings. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. Further information about Equality &amp; Diversity at St Helens Borough Council can be found here <a href="https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/equality" target="_blank">https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/equality</a> St Helens Borough Council is a Disability Confident Leader. Disability Confident Leader lead the way in helping to take action that changes attitudes, behaviours, and cultures for the better. St Helens Council is officially recognised as one of the region's leading fair employers, achieving accredited status under the Liverpool City Combined Authority Fair Employment Charter. The Charter recognises the ongoing commitment to fair pay, secure work, training &amp; progression &amp; staff well-being whilst celebrating employers who go above and beyond for their workforce providing an inclusive and supportive environment.

Homelessness Assessment Officer- fixed term until 31 March 2026

Join Eliot - A Place to Belong, Grow, and Inspire Change At Eliot, your work has purpose. You'll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. We foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued, creating a culture of belonging and professional growth. Benefits at Eliot We prioritize your well-being, work-life balance, and career growth. Benefit eligible positions include: <ul><li>Generous Paid Time Off - Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays</li><li>Comprehensive Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision plans</li><li>Retirement Savings - 401(k) with employer match</li><li>Wellness &amp; Family Support - Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources</li><li>Financial Security - 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance</li><li>Professional Growth - Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development</li></ul>Eliot's Homeless Services Division is seeking a dedicated Engagement Counselor to join our PATH (Project for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness) Team which offers a wide range of services, including outreach, case management, mental health treatment, housing assistance, and referrals to other resources for adults with serious mental illness, including those with co-occurring substance use disorders. In this role you will provide street outreach, engagement activities, crisis intervention, clinical assessment. You will work closely with other team members, service providers and local homeless service providers in an effort to connect individuals to treatment, housing and other resources. Responsibilities: <ul><li>Perform outreach and engagement activities to identify homeless individuals with mental health and co-occurring substance use needs that are living in public places, drop in centers, meal sites and shelters.</li><li>Provide clinical services such as crisis intervention and counseling, as well as concrete services such as providing warm clothing, blankets, and food to reduce risk of harm on the streets.</li><li>Encourage use of housing resources, meal sites, shelters and other services/ entitlements, facilitating linkage. .</li><li>Maintain a thorough, current knowledge of local public and private resources including housing, residential programs, and other community organizations. Maintain positive working relationships with representatives of these organizations.</li><li>Engage in client-centered/harm-reduction/Housing First framework.</li><li>Familiarity with the challenges related to homelessness, substance use, mental illness and trauma is a must.</li></ul>Qualifications: <ul><li>Master's degree in the Healing Arts or Education </li><li>1 year experience working with adults with mental illness and knowledge of homelessness.</li><li>Valid Massachusetts drivers license</li><li>Independent licensure a plus</li><li>Bilingual candidates fluent in a needed language may be eligible for a 6% salary increase</li></ul>Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm Annual Salary $55,000-$55,000 USD At Eliot, we are committed to supporting you at every stage of your career, providing opportunities for growth, purpose, and community. We foster belonging in the workplace by identifying and removing barriers that may prevent individuals of all backgrounds from reaching their full potential, advancing into leadership roles, and fully engaging at all levels of the organization. Apply today and make a difference.

Master's Level Counselor - Homeless Services

Job Description This Job posting is only open to Internal Applicants at Brent Council Salary range: £58,461 - £65,181 p.a. inc. London weighting Contract: Permanent Hours of work: 36 hours per week Location: Civic centre and other locations from time to time An Excellent Opportunity... Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent's diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here. The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us. The Post In our Housing Litigation Team, we are looking for a Senior Homelessness/Civil Litigation Lawyer: <ul> <li>To actively support the management of the department.</li> <li>To provide high level and proactive expert legal advice on homelessness to the Council, its members and officers and to be a point of contact for members and senior officers on legal matters pertaining to homelessness.</li> <li>To attend court or tribunals or public inquiries as a Senior Homelessness Lawyer and in particular, conduct high quality advocacy in the County Court, including all hearings up to trial and including complex hearings.</li> <li>Advising the Council and senior officers on Housing Law and related matters</li> <li>Allocation of work to appropriate members of staff</li> <li>Monitoring the quality of work undertaken by the team</li> <li>Managing a team of around 4 and ensuring adequate training and development</li></ul>The Person The successful Senior Homelessness/civil litigation Lawyer will possess: <ul> <li>A current practising certificate (either as a Barrister, Solicitor or FCILEX (with litigation Practice rights). </li> <li>A can-do attitude with the confidence to lead a team.</li> <li>Strong experience in all matters relating to housing law/Civil Litigation</li> <li>Ability to anticipate problems and solve them accordingly.</li> <li>Must be dependable and self-reliant.</li></ul>Why join us? We know people achieve their best when they feed valued. At Brent, you'll benefit from: <ul> <li>Up to 33 days annual leave (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays</li> <li>Excellent pension with generous employer contributions (LGPS)</li> <li>Hybrid and flexible working options available for most roles</li> <li>Supportive family-friendly policies for parent, guardians, and carers</li> <li>Health and wellbeing support, including access to eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme</li> <li>Financial support such as education sessions, childcare deposit loans, and season ticket loans</li> <li>Travel perks including Zipcar access, affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme, and great onsite facilities</li> <li>Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career</li> <li>Access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure, and entertainment</li> </ul>Closing date: 7 December 2025 (23:59) Additional Information If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement. This position is only open to current employees of Brent Council or Temporary Agency Workers currently working in Brent Council. External candidates are not permitted to apply for internal only roles. Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application. We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances. Brent has a positive approach to flexible working. As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including "non-visible" disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on <a href="mailto:recruitment@brent.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@brent.gov.uk</a> Job Description

Senior Lawyer Civil Litigation/Homelessness

The Vacancy Part Time - 24hrs Hampshire Social Inclusion Test Valley and Eastleigh provides supported accommodation to adults, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, across two locations. 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 also work with a range of agencies to maximise the support and opportunities for clients. We also provide community support to individuals who are or have been rough sleeping to access and maintain emergency accommodation. 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 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 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 Support Worker

The Vacancy FULL TIME - 37hrs Hampshire Social Inclusion Test Valley and Eastleigh provides supported accommodation to adults, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, across two locations. 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 also work with a range of agencies to maximise the support and opportunities for clients. We also provide community support to individuals who are or have been rough sleeping to access and maintain emergency accommodation. 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 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 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

Drug and Alcohol Worker (Engagement) Job Description Role Drug and Alcohol Worker (Engagement) Helping End Homelessness Service Swansea Barod Location: Swansea/NPT Barod Base The Wallich Hub Orchard Street, Swansea Hours: 37 Salary: £26,265 per annum Reports to: Barod Team Leader Swansea and HEH Manager. Team Members Reporting to Job Holder: Volunteers and peers Contract: Fixed term until 31st October 2026 The Service The service aims to put people experiencing homelessnes who have the most complex needs in the middle of the picture. Our philosophy is simple. If we can support the individuals who have the most challenging circumstances to remain safely and happily in housing, then we will make significant strides in system change to help reduce the risks of homelessness for everyone. Our Approach 1. Helping People with Multiple Overlapping Unmet Needs (MOUN) - who need support right now (immediate need/ turning off the tap) 2. Putting mechanisms in place to support connectivity across services so that we can evidence the effectiveness of early intervention so multiple needs do not overlap/become 'complex' (evidence for systems change) 3. Changing systems to enable People with MOUN to receive the support they need HOW and WHEN they need (long term systems change). Role Purpose The drug and alcohol workers main objective are to enhance the work currently undertaken by Homelessness Strategy and partnership agencies to provide a multi-agency service focused on addressing the needs of the homelessness cohort of people with complex and multiple needs in the Swansea Bay area. The Engagement Worker roles will provide intensive case management support to people identified as members of the target cohort, which were highlighted by the Swansea. This proposal requests that this service be awarded funding to allow it to become a more visible function within the wider homelessness service provision for people who use substances and are homeless or vulnerably housed. Main Duties and Responsibilities <ul><li>Raise awareness of substance misuse and related issues in communities</li><li>Deliver mobile needle exchange services</li><li>Promote an outreach approach </li><li>Promote services and interventions and provide supported referrals to appropriate services</li><li>Deliver evidence-based and manualised brief interventions in group-work settings and on a one-to-one basis to stance users and concerned others</li><li>Conduct high level assessments including risk assessment</li><li>Deliver harm reduction initiatives including Naloxone training</li><li>Dried Blood Spot Testing Services</li><li>Refer to onto appropriate services</li><li>Devise, with service users and concerned others, individually tailored time-limited support plans, based on a clear assessment of need that assist individuals in building social capital</li><li>Actively influence and support service users and concerned others in co-production and service user involvement in shaping service provision</li><li>Encourage active participation in mutual aid groups including SMART recovery, 12-step fellowship groups (NA/AA) and peer-led recovery hubs and service user groups</li><li>Research, develop and implement online recovery resources </li><li>Promote and encourage service user and concerned other participation in local, regional, and national recovery events</li><li>Research and produce information for publications, leaflets, and web pages</li><li>Mediate on a service users' behalf, for example, by writing letters, making phone calls, or attending meetings and providing supported referrals to related agencies</li><li>Enter data onto the case management system, and use the system effectively to inform work with service users and concerned others</li><li>Take up Barod's arrangements for support and supervision and participate in all relevant internal meetings</li><li>Co-operate with requests from management and administration</li><li>Undertake other reasonable duties as requested, but which may not be specified within the job description</li></ul>Person Specification Ideally all these requirements must be met by the candidate on appointment. However, in certain circumstances a candidate may be appointed who does not meet a particular requirement. This is providing that the shortfall can be made good in a reasonable time, and the candidate brings other skills, knowledge or experience which are valuable to the role and the Organisation. Essential Desirable Qualifications and training Full, current driving licence and use of a vehicle which is insured for business use. Level 3 in Advice and Guidance (or equivalent). Degree in a Health and Social Care related topic (or equivalent). Training in any of the following areas: <ul><li>Safeguarding</li><li>Boundaries</li><li>Substance Awareness</li><li>Harm Reduction</li><li>Safer Injecting</li><li>Psychosocial Interventions </li></ul>Role-related knowledge, experience and skills Time management skills. Literacy and numeracy skills. Excellent IT skills: competency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva and Internet Explorer. Ability to problem solve, work under own initiative and able to work under pressure. Ability to work flexibly as part of a collaborative team. Effective interpersonal and networking skills. Good communication and presentation skills. Ability to adapt to working with people irrespective of their role, background or experience. Commitment to Barod values and mission. Previous experience of working within the substance use sector or similar field. Understanding of substance use treatment pathways. Welsh language speaker. Understanding/knowledge of ACEs and their impact. Experience of a trauma-informed approach.

Drug and Alcohol Worker (Engagement/Helping End Homelessness)

Guy's and St Thomas' is among the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and community services for people in south London and as well as specialist care for patients from further afield including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory and cardiovascular services. Guy's is home to the largest dental school in Europe and a £160 million Cancer Centre opened in 2016. As part of our commitment to provide care closer to home, in 2017 we also opened a cancer centre and a kidney treatment centre at Queen Mary's Hospital in Sidcup. St Thomas' has one of the largest critical care units in the UK and one of the busiest emergency departments in London. It is also home to Evelina London Children's Hospital. Evelina London cares for local children in Lambeth and Southwark and provides specialist services across south east England including cardiac, renal and critical care services. We lead a number of specialist service networks aiming to ensure children are treated locally where possible, but have access to specialist expertise when they need it. Our community services include health visiting, school nursing and support for families of children with long-term conditions. Our adult community services teams deliver care at the heart of the local communities we serve, working in partnership with GPs, local authorities and other healthcare and voluntary sector organisations. Working with our partners in Lambeth and Southwark, we are focusing on new ways of working to improve care for local patients. In February 2021 the Royal Brompton and Harefield joined Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, bringing together world-leading expertise in the care and research of heart and lung disease. Our merger provides a once in a generation opportunity to build a lasting, world-renowned heart and lung centre, providing the highest quality care for patients and conducting world-leading research. We have a reputation for clinical excellence and high quality teaching and research. We are part of King's Health Partners, one of eight accredited UK academic health sciences centres. In partnership with King's College London we have dedicated clinical research facilities including an MHRA accredited Phase I clinical trials unit. Patients are at the heart of everything we do and we pride ourselves on ensuring the best possible patient experience as well as safe, high quality care. We are proud to have one of the lowest mortality rates in the NHS. Following a comprehensive Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection in 2019 we maintained our overall rating of 'good'. Our adult community services achieved a rating of 'outstanding'. The commitment of our 23,500 staff is key to our success. We are one of the largest local employers and we aim to develop and support all our staff so they are able to deliver high quality, safe and efficient care. The 2019 NHS staff survey results show that we have one of the most engaged and motivated workforces in the NHS. We know this has a positive impact on the care provided to our patients. We have one of the most ambitious capital investment programmes anywhere in the NHS. Job overview The Homeless Service is an excellent award-winning service (MBE award, two-time Winner of Lammy Award, Regional Winner of Health and Social Care Award for Improving Health and Reducing Inequalities, Winner of GSTT Care Award, Winner of Ab Fab Award) and friendly team delivering services to those experiencing homelessness. You will work in non-NHS sites such as hostels, day centres and street nursing when required and will be expected to travel to the Gracefield Gardens office when needed and we offer hybrid working and flexible working opportunities. We are currently recruiting to a Band 7 Nurse Practitioner Sexual Health Trained (Adult) post - Maternity Leave cover ending December 15 2026. External secondments or fixed term contracts will be considered. The post holder will provide an outreach model of sexual health care and lead a sexual health Homeless service Closing date: 07/12/2025 Main duties of the job Leading the sexual health service - attending meetings and holding a case load of clients. Running sexual health in-reach clinics at hostels for the homeless and providing street outreach services in Lambeth, Southwark &amp; Lewisham Sexual health treatment - administration of PGD medications Referral into main stream services Safeguarding referrals - high risk client group. Vaccine administration Advocating for individuals Liaising with accommodation providers, Local authority and stakeholders. Participating in the running and development of the inclusion service service. Leading on key roles within the homeless team and participating, as a senior member of the team in the leadership and development of the whole team. Supporting the service leads in up holding the 7 pillars of governance Leadership/management Working for our organisation Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation. We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark. We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities Detailed job description and main responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities The Band 7 nurse will work closely with the other band 7's to offer leadership and support to the whole team. To work autonomously, managing a caseload of patients within the specialty whilst working as part of the multidisciplinary team, delivering individualised and personalised direct patient care. Be responsible for assessing and recognising emergencies in the specialty. To interpret information and take appropriate action and to lead others to do the same. Act as an advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines. Ensure that patients' receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines. Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals. Direct, support, encourage and advise clinical teams, by the provision of specialist knowledge and advice in the care of patients within the area. Participate in the promotion of patient centred care, and establish and maintain a supportive relationship with the patient and their family during the period of assessment, treatment and after care. Support and enable patients and carers to make informed decisions relating to their treatment and management. Promote high quality clinical care, and assist in the development of the specialist service, through the use of evidence based practice and clinical standards. Please see attached job description for full details. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria <ul><li>BSc/1st degree/equivalent qualifications or experiance</li><li>Evidence of comprehensive professional development in sexual health and contraception. This will include a sexual health course and a recognised contraception qualification such as the DFSRH</li></ul>Desirable criteria <ul><li>Have or working towards a Masters degree</li><li>Nurse practitioner qualification</li><li>Evidence of recent updating in Health inclusion - providing service to marginalised groups.</li></ul>Professional registration Essential criteria <ul><li>RGN/RN - adult nurse (current registration)</li></ul>Desirable criteria <ul><li>Completed or working towards Registered Nurse Prescriber</li></ul>Skills/Knowledge Essential criteria <ul><li>Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner being responsible and accountable for choices made</li><li>Computer literate. Internet, email, Excel spreadsheet, Word, patient systems</li><li>Able to independently run nurse-led clinic for clients, and manage client care as appropriate</li><li>Able to work in partnership with and negotiate with a wide variety of partnership agencies, and other NHS providers</li></ul>Desirable criteria <ul><li>Previous experience of running a project with direct relevance to this clinical area</li><li>Demonstrated experience of managing clinical services in this clinical area</li></ul>experiance Essential criteria <ul><li>Teaching experience informal and formal</li><li>Experience of managing, supervising and monitoring junior members of staff and students in 1:1s</li><li>Experience of dealing with complex issues</li></ul>Desirable criteria <ul><li>Previous experience of running audits with direct relevance to this clinical area</li></ul>Trust Values and Behaviour Essential criteria <ul><li>Demonstrate Trust Values and Behaviour</li></ul>Guy's and St Thomas' celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitable according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or study's at the Trust, or accesses our services is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity , gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, or marital/civil partnership. Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. Equality of opportunity is our policy. As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends. Flexible working We are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance and to work in a way that is best for them and our patients. We will consider all requests to work flexibly, taking in to account the individual's personal circumstances as well the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the recruiting manager as part of the on-boarding process. Due to recent changes in the UK immigration rules which affect Skilled Worker Visas, Global Business Mobility, Higher Skill Level and Increased Salary Thresholds, please ensure that you are able to meet the requirements to live and work in the UK before applying. Further information about eligibility is available on the UK Government website. Your e-mail address is important to us - We communicate to all job applicants via the e-mail address which has been provided on the application form. Please ensure that you check your e-mail on a regular basis. Please apply for this post by clicking "Apply Online Now." Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Documents to download <ul> <li> Job Description Sexual Health NP Band 7 2025 (PDF, 592.3KB) </li> <li> Person specification (PDF, 224.4KB) </li> <li> FRF SRH NP (PDF, 376.6KB) </li> </ul>

Sexual Health Nurse Practitioner - Homeless & HIU service

The Vacancy PART TIME - 32Hrs DUAL ROLE - Day Centre &amp; Navigators 25hrs Day Centre role - working pattern below Monday - HVAST/OUTREACH day - 7hrs. Based at TSE/On outreach, not Day Centre +30 minute unpaid break Tuesday - 6hrs - day centre Wednesday - 6.5hrs - day centre + 30 minute unpaid break Thursday - 6hrs - day centre Friday - 6.5hrs - day centre + 30 minute unpaid break No weekend or bank holidays 7hrs (1 working day) HVAST/Navigator role - Outreach based - Mondays The Day Centre is the heart of the homeless community in Southampton. We provide a safe space for up to 70 adults each day, who are experiencing homelessness, to access basic facilities such as food, clothes, showers, and laundry. The service also has a dedicated health care service on-site. We also provide accommodation for up to 10 clients. Our aim is to support our clients to remain safe and maintain their mental and physical health; to ensure their immediate needs are met and to help clients find the right path for them to access support and long-term accommodation. We have a close-knit, collaborative team that supports each other and our clients. If you're looking for a fast paced, busy role, where you can make a real difference in the lives of those who 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 may require you to work with clients on a one-to-one basis</li> <li>This role may 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

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 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

The Vacancy PART TIME - 16hrs Mon, Weds, Fri - 08:30 start The Day Centre is the heart of the homeless community in Southampton. We provide a safe space for up to 70 adults each day, who are experiencing homelessness, to access basic facilities such as food, clothes, showers, and laundry. The service also has a dedicated health care service on-site. We also provide accommodation for up to 10 clients. Our aim is to support our clients to remain safe and maintain their mental and physical health; to ensure their immediate needs are met and to help clients find the right path for them to access support and long-term accommodation. We have a close-knit, collaborative team that supports each other and our clients. If you're looking for a fast paced, busy role, where you can make a real difference in the lives of those who 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 provide a welcoming environment for people who are currently street homeless and those facing homelessness or who are living in unstable accommodation </li> <li>To assist local authority and partners to engage with people who are isolated and who find it difficult to engage with agencies</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 maintain the daily facilities including laundry, cleaning, and gardening </li> <li>To provide practical support to clients in accommodation</li> <li>To provide one-to-one support for those in accommodation within the vicinity, including daily welfare checks, and respond to issues appropriately and efficiently </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 requires 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 you to work with clients on a one-to-one basis</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 complex support needs of people experiencing homelessness or those with complex needs 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. Two Saints is committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment. We carry out pre--employment checks such as DBS checks, Overseas police checks (where appropriate), reference checks, and CV gap querying for all new staff members. 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

The Vacancy FULL TIME - 37hrs Shift work - Early, Mid and Late This is an exciting role that supports people who find themselves homeless and in need of temporary accommodation. The ideal candidate will have experience in accessing the welfare system and maximising income, will have experience or knowledge of supporting people with co-occurring needs and can evidence this. A knowledge of safeguarding and raising safeguarding referrals is preferential. West Berkshire Homeless Service provides support to adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness across two locations, each are tailored to meet the needs of the clients. 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. 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 may require a full drivers' licence and access to a vehicle</li> <li>This role may 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>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. Two Saints is committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment. We carry out pre--employment checks such as DBS checks, Overseas police checks (where appropriate), reference checks, and CV gap querying for all new staff members. 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

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