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12 months fixed term maternity cover Are you passionate about preventing homelessness and supporting people in finding sustainable housing solutions? Reading Borough Council is looking for a motivated, empathetic, and proactive individual to join our Housing Needs Team as a Homelessness Prevention Officer. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as a diverse and inclusive team will be key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. About the role: <ul> <li> Leading on your own caseload and work collaboratively with other partner agencies. </li> </ul> <ul> <li> You will work with members of the public to prevent them from losing their current home or to support them to secure a new one. </li> </ul> <ul> <li> The focus of the role is to prevent households from being homeless whilst working within the legal framework. </li> </ul> <ul> <li> The successful candidate will have the ability to negotiate through a variety of environments </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Will require you to have difficult conversations and deliver on realistic expectations. </li> </ul> Main Duties and responsibilities: In this vital role, you'll be working directly with residents at risk of homelessness to identify the root causes of their housing issues and support them to find lasting solutions. You'll create and manage personalised housing plans, tailoring your approach to meet the unique needs of each customer. Whether it's negotiating with landlords, mediating family breakdowns, or identifying benefit entitlements, you'll be there every step of the way to support people in maintaining or securing accommodation. You'll carry out interviews, home visits, and outreach work in a range of settings including homes, prisons, hostels, and hospitals. Using your knowledge of housing law, welfare benefits, and tenancy rights, you'll provide timely, accurate advice and support to help people navigate complex and often urgent situations. Where homelessness cannot be prevented, you'll be responsible for making statutory decisions in line with Part VII of the Housing Act 1996, managing casework to ensure compliance with legislation and best practice. Collaboration is key in this role. You'll work closely with internal departments, health services, social care, and local charities to safeguard vulnerable individuals and secure positive outcomes. You'll also contribute to service development, support new team members, and play a key role in driving continuous improvement within our homelessness prevention service. About you: We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated person with excellent communication skills and experience in problem solving and partnership working, with the ability to work with local residents to ensure their community feels safe. You will need to be able to complete case records, collate evidence and write witness statements, all underpinned with excellent organisational &amp; IT skills and the ability to manage your own workload. You'll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you'll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance - striving to be even better - and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed Our offer We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you'll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment. A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including: <ul> <li> Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 30 days after 5 years' service and 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave </li> </ul> <ul> <li> A wide range of flexible working opportunities </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS) </li> </ul> <ul> <li> On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax </li> </ul> To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact <a href="mailto:Anna.Layzell@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">Anna.Layzell@reading.gov.uk</a> Closing Date: Sunday 4th January 2026 Interview Date: To be confirmed Interview Process: To be confirmed

Homelessness Prevention Officer

Job summary St Werburgh's practice is a specialist practice for the homeless in Chester. As such many of our patients have complex physical and mental health issues, including substance misuse. We are looking for a counsellor to compliment our small existing clinical team with in-house counselling. This is a challenging but very rewarding work environment and you will be part of a very experienced team. You will also work with outside agencies as we aim to support patients back into mainstream living. Main duties of the job To offer free and confidential one to one trauma informedcounselling to referred individuals with a history of homelessness. To respond to the needs of the clients whether this be individual, group or drop-in services. To work in partnership with representatives to support individualson a pathway to maintaining their own accommodation. About us St Werburgh's is a very small, specialist practice in Chester and is part of a larger practice, Issa Medical who provide management and clinical support. You will be part of a small team who work closely with patients and wider organisations to support patients who often have complex needs. As such, we have a very flexible approach to encourage patients to engage in health care and work towards improving both their health and work towards maintaining their own accommodation. You will provide 1:1 counselling for patients with complex needs and likely a history of homelessness. We aim to provide a safe, individualised and effective service to all our patients. Job description Job responsibilities Delivery of one-to-one counselling for clients with complex needs and a history of homelessness and registered at St Werburghs practice. Provide accurate information tailored to individual need and understanding regarding the counselling process. Ensure clients receive a safe, individualised and effective service by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating their care. Undertake risk assessments of clients, manage risk and make appropriate referrals to specialist services where significant risk is identified. Manage potentially hostile and antagonistic situations caused by distressing circumstances. Participate in the maintenance and development of high-quality trauma informed support and care to clients within the service using research evidence, best practice and expert clinical judgement. Keep up to date, accurate clinical records Organise own caseload taking professional responsibility and exercising autonomous judgement with regard to professional practice. Work in collaborative partnership with the MARS project and its representatives. Ensure ethical and legal standards are maintained including client confidentiality. Access and utilise evidence-based practice in the day-to-day delivery of the service by participating in the gathering of assessment data for the purposes of audit research and evaluation. Disseminate, implement and apply to practice, evidence and outcomes of best practice, research, audit and other quality indicators. Promote quality measures within the Counselling Service in accordance with Hospice policies and practices. Participate in relevant Clinical Governance activities within the Practice. To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping including electronic data entry and recording, report writing and the responsible exercise of professional self-governance in accordance with the BACP and with the Hospice policies and procedures. Input all information collected for statistical purposes onto EMIS Research, collate and provide accurate and timely information as required. Ensure written and verbal communication is clear, concise, accurate, timely, well presented information and at an appropriate level for this post. Work with shared objectives as part of a team. Maintain security and confidentiality of manual and electronic data, allowing access to those who are authorised. Within your position you will be expected to adhere to the Information Governance Policy that concerns your job role within the Practice. You will be expected to attend security and confidentiality training as and when required. Should you have any matters of concern you are encouraged to raise these with your line manager. Be familiar with Healthy &amp; Safety, Safeguarding, Equality &amp; Divertsity policies Job description Job responsibilities Delivery of one-to-one counselling for clients with complex needs and a history of homelessness and registered at St Werburghs practice. Provide accurate information tailored to individual need and understanding regarding the counselling process. Ensure clients receive a safe, individualised and effective service by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating their care. Undertake risk assessments of clients, manage risk and make appropriate referrals to specialist services where significant risk is identified. Manage potentially hostile and antagonistic situations caused by distressing circumstances. Participate in the maintenance and development of high-quality trauma informed support and care to clients within the service using research evidence, best practice and expert clinical judgement. Keep up to date, accurate clinical records Organise own caseload taking professional responsibility and exercising autonomous judgement with regard to professional practice. Work in collaborative partnership with the MARS project and its representatives. Ensure ethical and legal standards are maintained including client confidentiality. Access and utilise evidence-based practice in the day-to-day delivery of the service by participating in the gathering of assessment data for the purposes of audit research and evaluation. Disseminate, implement and apply to practice, evidence and outcomes of best practice, research, audit and other quality indicators. Promote quality measures within the Counselling Service in accordance with Hospice policies and practices. Participate in relevant Clinical Governance activities within the Practice. To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping including electronic data entry and recording, report writing and the responsible exercise of professional self-governance in accordance with the BACP and with the Hospice policies and procedures. Input all information collected for statistical purposes onto EMIS Research, collate and provide accurate and timely information as required. Ensure written and verbal communication is clear, concise, accurate, timely, well presented information and at an appropriate level for this post. Work with shared objectives as part of a team. Maintain security and confidentiality of manual and electronic data, allowing access to those who are authorised. Within your position you will be expected to adhere to the Information Governance Policy that concerns your job role within the Practice. You will be expected to attend security and confidentiality training as and when required. Should you have any matters of concern you are encouraged to raise these with your line manager. Be familiar with Healthy &amp; Safety, Safeguarding, Equality &amp; Divertsity policies Person Specification Qualifications Essential <ul> <li>Essential</li> <li>Diploma in counselling</li> <li>Membership of BACP/UKCP/UKATA/NCS</li> <li>Evidence of ongoing development and education in relation to different counselling approaches</li> <li>Evidence of trauma informed counselling training</li> <li>Minimum three years relevant post qualification experience</li> <li>Experience of working with individuals who have adverse childhood experiences and trauma that have an impact into adult life. This can include mental health, physical health, and addictions.</li> <li>Experience of working with highly emotive material with challenging and complex clients </li> <li>Knowledge of assessment and delivery of trauma informed counselling support, applying this knowledge to practice</li> <li>Knowledge of risk assessment and clinical outcome tools such as CORE</li> <li>Awareness of quality and diversity issues in relation to counselling support</li> <li>IT literate</li> <li>Ability to liaise with health and social care professionals across a variety of settings </li> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li> <li>Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner</li> <li>Ability to work with shared objectives as part of a team</li> <li>Ability to work collaboratively with the wider multi-professional team</li> </ul> Desirable <ul> <li>Educated to degree level</li> <li>Working towards BACP/UKCP editaccreditation / BACP Certificate of Proficiency</li> <li>Experience of facilitating groups</li> <li>Experience of working with a multi-professional team</li> <li>Experience of working in a health care setting / team environment</li> </ul>Person Specification Qualifications Essential <ul> <li>Essential</li> <li>Diploma in counselling</li> <li>Membership of BACP/UKCP/UKATA/NCS</li> <li>Evidence of ongoing development and education in relation to different counselling approaches</li> <li>Evidence of trauma informed counselling training</li> <li>Minimum three years relevant post qualification experience</li> <li>Experience of working with individuals who have adverse childhood experiences and trauma that have an impact into adult life. This can include mental health, physical health, and addictions.</li> <li>Experience of working with highly emotive material with challenging and complex clients </li> <li>Knowledge of assessment and delivery of trauma informed counselling support, applying this knowledge to practice</li> <li>Knowledge of risk assessment and clinical outcome tools such as CORE</li> <li>Awareness of quality and diversity issues in relation to counselling support</li> <li>IT literate</li> <li>Ability to liaise with health and social care professionals across a variety of settings </li> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li> <li>Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner</li> <li>Ability to work with shared objectives as part of a team</li> <li>Ability to work collaboratively with the wider multi-professional team</li> </ul> Desirable <ul> <li>Educated to degree level</li> <li>Working towards BACP/UKCP editaccreditation / BACP Certificate of Proficiency</li> <li>Experience of facilitating groups</li> <li>Experience of working with a multi-professional team</li> <li>Experience of working in a health care setting / team environment</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 Issa Medical Centre Address St. Werburghs Practice George Street Chester CH1 3EQ Employer's website

Counsellor - homeless

Join an exciting Legal Service 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 Civil Litigation / Homelessness Lawyer: <ul><li>To actively support the management of the department.</li><li>To provide high level and proactive expert legal advice on Civil Litigation/homelessness matters to the Council, its members and officers and to be a point of contact for members and senior officers on legal matters pertaining to Civil litigation/homelessness.</li><li>To attend court or tribunals or public inquiries as a Senior Lawyer and in particular, conduct high quality advocacy.</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 Civil Litigation / Homelessness 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: 12 January 2026 (23:59) Additional Information Location: Civic centre and other locations from time to time (There is a requirement to attend the offices in Wembley or Court at least three times per week). 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. 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. Salary range <ul><li>£58,461 - £65,181 per year</li></ul>

Senior Homelessness Civil/Litigation Lawyer

Job Description 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 (There is a requirement to attend the offices in Wembley or Court at least three times per week). Join an exciting Legal Service 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 Civil Litigation / Homelessness Lawyer: <ul> <li>To actively support the management of the department.</li> <li>To provide high level and proactive expert legal advice on Civil Litigation/homelessness matters to the Council, its members and officers and to be a point of contact for members and senior officers on legal matters pertaining to Civil litigation/homelessness.</li> <li>To attend court or tribunals or public inquiries as a Senior Lawyer and in particular, conduct high quality advocacy.</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 Civil Litigation / Homelessness 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: 12 January 2026 (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. 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. Job Description

Job Description Internal applicants MUST apply via Opportunity Marketplace. Please ensure you complete your SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS via "Me" tab/tile on Fusion or by clicking on the application link in the section of the application form titled "REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS". ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 11 January 2025 at 11:55PM Location: Cambuslang Gate Hours: 35 hours per week, Permanent Salary / Hourly Rate: Salary: £32,337 - £33,321 per year As a Support Officer you will be responsible for delivering a wide range of services to homeless households. You should have similar experience of working in a housing support service with clients in vulnerable or distressed situations and have an understanding of current issues and legislation in relation to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. You should be able to demonstrate practical knowledge of a variety of IT packages including Academy &amp; Microsoft Office Suite. You should also demonstrate the ability to organise and prioritise workload in an effective way and to respond and adapt to changing priorities required in delivering a quality service. You should possess excellent communication skills and have the ability to liaise effectively with a variety of agencies. The Council is committed to improving the skills and competence of our housing staff. As part of your duties you will be required to undertake further training and/or qualifications, including those introduced by the Scottish Social Services Council for employees working in the housing support sector. View the Support Officer job profile Please answer the following questions as part of your application submission, your answers should be uploaded under supporting documents: <ul><li>Please provide evidence of your experience and achievements in the five specific behaviours framework. 'Efficient, Flexible, Leading, Working with Others and Performing'.</li><li>Please explain what experience you have of dealing with vulnerable people.</li><li>Please explain your experience of working in a reactive role managing your own caseload.</li></ul>If you require to submit any further additional information to support your application (not a CV), please upload this under supporting documents. Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position. Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant. Legislative Information This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003. This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or adults. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made. Please refer to <a href="http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk" target="_blank">http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk</a> for further information about the disclosure process and best practice. Overseas Criminal Records Check An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years. Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided. Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. We are a Disability Confident Scheme Employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description. South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans &amp; Service leavers are guaranteed an interview who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description. As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including: <ul><li>Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme</li><li>To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.</li><li>Up to 33 days annual leave</li><li>Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)</li><li>Occupational sick pay</li><li>Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.</li><li>Employee Discounts - including discounts at the cinema.</li><li>Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)</li></ul>PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. To be considered for this vacancy you must complete the application form. All CV submissions will be disregarded. About Us South Lanarkshire Council is the unitary authority serving the South Lanarkshire council area in Scotland. The council has its headquarters in Hamilton, has 16,000 employees, and a budget of almost £1bn. The large and varied geographical territory takes in rural and upland areas, market towns such as Lanark, Strathaven and Carluke, the urban burghs of Rutherglen, Cambuslang, and East Kilbride which was Scotland's first new town. Our vision is for South Lanarkshire as set out in our Economic Strategy is to have one of the strongest and most dynamic economies in Scotland, where businesses, communities, and residents achieve their full potential and prosper. We will achieve this through three key interrelated themes: <ul> <li>People - skills, learning and employability</li> <li>Place - physical infrastructure and place</li> <li>Business - business development and growth</li> </ul>

H&T 3311 - G2 Support Officer (Homelessness) (604462)

About Us North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community. The Role We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Homeless Prevention Officer to join our Homeless Prevention Team. The Homeless Prevention Team provides help and advice to North Somerset households who are either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Working in partnership with other organisations we ensure that vulnerable people and families are provided with appropriate advice, accommodation and support In this role, you will be responsible for carrying out assessments with individuals and families who are either already homeless or who are threatened with homelessness for a variety of reasons including domestic abuse, financial struggles or those who have been served a notice requiring them to leave their private rented property. All decisions are made in accordance with the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. You will need to be able to problem solve and seek out innovative homeless prevention solutions according to each household's unique circumstances. You will also be expected to work in partnership with key frontline partner services such as rough sleeper outreach, Registered Providers, Adults and Children's social care teams, hospital services and other community based statutory and voluntary agencies as part of a multi-agency solutions focussed homelessness prevention service Key Responsibilities: <ul><li>Hold and prioritise your own caseload of homeless households</li><li>Have an in-depth understanding of the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and related legislation</li><li>Develop a Personal Housing Plan according to the household's circumstances</li><li>Carry out homelessness investigations and make formal decisions within legislative frameworks</li><li>Liaise and negotiate with landlords and excluders</li><li>Have a sound understanding of the possession proceedings process</li><li>Provide in depth advice regarding housing options</li><li>Represent the client at multi agency meetings including safeguarding</li><li>Recognise safeguarding concerns and make relevant referrals</li><li>Make referrals for emergency and temporary accommodation</li><li>Write legally sound homeless decision letters</li><li>Make referrals to other agencies to support clients and to prevent or relieve their homelessness</li></ul>Work Style At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated. This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way: Flexible Worker - Remove heading <ul><li>2-3 days in the office</li><li>Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.</li><li>Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.</li></ul>About You You must be a confident and resilient person, with excellent communications skills who is able to prioritise a busy and complex case load of homeless applicants. You should have a strong background of homelessness and other housing related work e.g. advice/welfare benefits and experience working in a multi-agency environment. You should also be able to use Microsoft Office packages and a bespoke inhouse system to enable you to keep clear and accurate client records What We Offer At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer: <ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Local Government Pension</li><li>Opportunities for professional development</li><li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li><li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li><li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li></ul>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet. How to Apply If you share our vision and valuesand are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role. Contact Information For further information about the role, please contact Lynn Trigg - Homeless Prevention Officer, at <a href="mailto:lynn.trigg@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">lynn.trigg@n-somerset.gov.uk</a> or 01934 426150 Important Information As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role. Interview Date: TBA Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role. Equal Opportunities At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received. Salary range <ul><li>£35,412 - £38,220 per year</li></ul>

Homeless Prevention Officer

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

Job summary Located in the heart of Oxford City, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference. While it may not be a glamorous position, it is deeply rewarding and provides the chance to contribute to helping Oxford's most vulnerable and challenging members of the public. Based at Luther Street Medical Centre, a dedicated GP practice supporting people experiencing homelessness, we are looking for someone who can be the welcoming face of our unique service. As our Senior Administrator and Receptionist, you will play a key role in delivering high quality, front of house support while completing administrative responsibilities. This role requires empathy, emotional resilience, and a calm, professional manner. You will help ensure our patients and staff receive a safe, efficient and supportive service, making a real difference every day. Main duties of the job <ul><li>Receive calls courteously: Handle incoming calls to the Trust in a polite and helpful manner, ensuring excellent communication skills and compassionate assertiveness, especially when dealing with distressed callers</li><li>Perform general office duties: Respond to email and phone enquiries, take and record messages accurately, and follow Trust procedures and protocols</li><li>Manage post and maintain confidentiality: Oversee incoming and outgoing post, including signing and recording mail, medication, and other supplies, while ensuring the confidentiality and security of patient data and staff information</li><li>Coordinate patient referrals and appointments: Liaise with clinical staff to manage and book patient referral appointments using the eReferral Service, and process requests for repeat prescriptions</li><li>Assist with emergency systems: Support the operation of emergency systems such as bleeps, panic alarms, pagers, and fire systems</li></ul>The ability to travel independently between sites within the Trust is essential for this role. About us Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team" Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent" At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include: <ul><li>Excellent opportunities for career progression</li><li>Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development</li><li>27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service</li><li>NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers</li><li>Competitive pension scheme</li><li>Lease car scheme</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Mental Health First Aiders</li><li>Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)</li><li>Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion team</li></ul>Job description Job responsibilities We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application. The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview. We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values. Job description Job responsibilities We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application. The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview. We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values. Person Specification Qualifications - Academic/Skills/Professional Essential <ul> <li>Good general level of education (minimum GCSE Grade or equivalent 5-9</li> <li>Higher education (i.e. A Level and or RSA NVQ Level II standard) or equivalent.</li> </ul> Knowledge &amp; Experience Essential <ul> <li>Proven experience of working in a receptionist and or office environment</li> <li>Experience of using office computer programmes including Word, Excel and Outlook</li> <li>Experience of working in a Team</li> <li>Ability to deal with the public in a polite and professional manner</li> </ul> Desirable <ul> <li>Experience of working with patients with mental health and drug and alcohol problems leading to challenging behaviour</li> <li>Knowledge of EMIS and Docman Clinical Systems</li> <li>Previous experience in a GP practice or healthcare setting</li> </ul> Job Related Aptitude and Skills Essential <ul> <li>Understanding of the need for confidentiality</li> <li>Customer focused approach</li> </ul>Person Specification Qualifications - Academic/Skills/Professional Essential <ul> <li>Good general level of education (minimum GCSE Grade or equivalent 5-9</li> <li>Higher education (i.e. A Level and or RSA NVQ Level II standard) or equivalent.</li> </ul> Knowledge &amp; Experience Essential <ul> <li>Proven experience of working in a receptionist and or office environment</li> <li>Experience of using office computer programmes including Word, Excel and Outlook</li> <li>Experience of working in a Team</li> <li>Ability to deal with the public in a polite and professional manner</li> </ul> Desirable <ul> <li>Experience of working with patients with mental health and drug and alcohol problems leading to challenging behaviour</li> <li>Knowledge of EMIS and Docman Clinical Systems</li> <li>Previous experience in a GP practice or healthcare setting</li> </ul> Job Related Aptitude and Skills Essential <ul> <li>Understanding of the need for confidentiality</li> <li>Customer focused approach</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. Employer details Employer name Oxford Health NHS Trust Address Luther Street Medical Centre PO Box 7, St Aldates Oxford OX1 1UL Employer's website

Senior Receptionist and Administrator (Homeless health)

Organisation: Derby Homes Hours: 37 hours per week Contract type: Permanent Location: Council House TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY, YOU MUST DO SO THROUGH THE DERBY HOMES WEBSITE, BY CREATING AN ACCOUNT USING THE "APPLY ONLINE" LINK. We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Homelessness Advisor (Families) to join Derby Homes Housing Options and Homelessness service. You will supervise and support the homelessness team, ensuring Derby Homes meets its statutory duties under the Housing Act 1996 Part 7, as amended by the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. Your role will involve developing and delivering prevention and relief pathways, managing complex cases, supporting service improvements, and leading your team to provide high-quality outcomes for households at risk of homelessness. Working collaboratively with internal teams, external partners, and customers, you will have the opportunity to influence service development, contribute to strategic homelessness action plans, and deliver innovative solutions to prevent homelessness and support vulnerable families in Derby. Are you: <ul> <li>Driven and committed to providing excellent customer service?</li> <li>Able to motivate and lead a team effectively?</li> <li>Able to work well under pressure and make clear, consistent decisions?</li> </ul>You will have: <ul> <li>Knowledge of housing legislation, including the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.</li> <li>Experience of case management and managing risk for vulnerable people.</li> <li>Excellent communication, listening, and negotiation skills.</li> <li>Ability to manage team performance, provide coaching, and deliver staff development.</li> <li>Understanding of safeguarding, equalities, and social inclusion.</li> <li>Experience of using IT systems and electronic case management effectively.</li> </ul>If you would like any further information about this role, please contact Charlie Duffield on 01332 956827. 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 Sunday 4 January 2026at midnight. Any application forms received after the closing date will not be accepted. If you have been selected for interview you will hear from us prior to the interview date. Interviews will be held on Thursday 15th January 2026.

Senior Homelessness Advisor (Families)

Job description Permanent, 37 hours per week Are you passionate about housing and homelessness issues? This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative effort focussed on reducing homelessness in Bristol. We are looking for an experienced Commissioner or Project Manager who can deliver strategic service improvements which significantly increase the availability of move on accommodation for people who are homeless and the supply of cost effective, high standard Temporary Accommodation. We are looking for a motivated individual with strategic service improvement experience and ability to identify and project manage the delivery of a range of additional move on accommodation to help reduce homelessness in Bristol. You will work closely with other teams within Housing Options, partner organisations working with homeless households and people sleeping rough, and a wide group of other agencies involved in developing affordable accommodation options. Previous experience working in homelessness or affordable housing delivery services alongside good communication, negotiation and good IT skills are key for this role. You will also need to be able to work flexibly, manage time effectively and co-ordinate a range of interventions to ensure work objectives and deadlines are met. Why Bristol City Council? At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working. Join us and you'll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you'll be working in a supportive environment where you'll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future. How do I apply? If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below. To be shortlisted for interview you'll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application. We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career. For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact Paul Sylvester on <a href="mailto:paul.sylvester@bristol.gov.uk" target="_blank">paul.sylvester@bristol.gov.uk</a> or Hywel Caddy on <a href="mailto:hywel.caddy@bristol.gov.uk" target="_blank">hywel.caddy@bristol.gov.uk</a> Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible. At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit. The personal information section (including your name) you'll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.

Commissioning Manager (Homelessness, Move on and Temporary Accommodation)

Fixed term until end of March 2028 Ref: H7286 Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? Could you provide advice and assistance to people facing homelessness? This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Homeless Prevention Team within an innovative Housing Options Service. We are seeking a passionate individual to lead the team responsible for delivering such services with emphasis on prevention of homelessness. The successful candidate will ensure that the services are delivered in line with the Councils Homelessness &amp; Rough Sleeping Strategy, and associated policies. You will ensure that the council appropriately discharges its legal obligations to people threatened with or experiencing homelessness and those in housing need. You will also be required to establish and maintain effective relationships with external stakeholders and consider opportunities to ensure effective operational management of the service and work in collaboration with other services, and senior management to ensure that services are joined up appropriately and are aligned to the achievement of the Council's aims and objectives. Applicants must have a driving licence that is valid in the UK. A Standard check will be undertaken with the Disclosure and Barring Service to ensure that the successful candidate has no relevant convictions. The deadline for applications will be midnight on the closing date shown in the advert details. Interviews Date: w/c 5 January 2026 Salary range <ul><li>£48,111 - £50,592 per year</li></ul>

Homeless Prevention Lead Officer

About Us Job Title: Homelessness Prevention and Solutions Officer Salary Range: £38,976 to £47,229 per annum One Permanent and One Fixed Term (Until March 2028) Fulltime - 36 hours Location: Civic Centre, 44 York Street, Twickenham, TW1 3BZ Objective of role We are looking for a capable and ambitious individual keen to help families and individuals facing homelessness to help support them in their homelessness journey and adhere to legislative guidance as well as policy and procedures. Who are we looking for? We are especially interested in your transferable skills in particular your ability to assess information, understand and accurately apply the assessment criteria, problem solve and communicate effectively with applicants, colleagues and agencies. Whilst previous experience of working in a homelessness or other busy front-line public-sector role would be advantageous, it is not essential. What we would like you to be is: <ul><li>To be emotionally mature and confident to work with people facing homelessness for various reasons.</li><li>Be a good listener and able to apply what you hear to the legal framework in which we work.</li><li>Be organised in your work and able to keep on top of changing priorities.</li><li>Be able to engage and work collaboratively with families and individuals who require housing assistance.</li><li>Be able to discuss, negotiate and persuade families and their landlords to prevent and relieve homelessness.</li><li>Be able to write reasoned decision letters, carry out interviews and produce case notes and assessments of a high standard.</li><li>Be a motivated and engaged team player.</li></ul>About the role You will be working proactively and collaboratively with households who are homeless or threatened with homelessness to assist them to sustain their current housing where possible, or otherwise to secure alternative, suitable and affordable accommodation. You will hold a personal caseload of households, to agree practical and reasonable steps for the Council and the household to take to prevent and/or relieve homelessness. Households will include private or social tenants, homeowners, those evicted by family members or facing relationship breakdown, and may be vulnerable and/or have complex needs. You will provide a flexible and responsive service for applicants who are homeless or threatened with homelessness by delivering services from our offices and ensuring comprehensive housing advice is available for customers, staff and partner agencies. You will carry out home visits to assess homelessness and the sustainability of the applicant's current housing. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience Experience of working within a customer service, housing, or lettings service. Experience of carrying out interviews, investigations, negotiations Experience of effective record keeping, including electronically held information. Experience of working with people who are homeless or in other stressful situations. Experience of working successfully to performance targets and deadlines Excellent interpersonal skills including active listening and negotiating. Excellent communication skills including the ability to write detailed case notes and technical letters. Indicative Recruitment Timeline: Closing Date: Sunday 11th January 2026 Shortlisting Date: Week commencing Monday 12 January 2025 Interview Date: TBC We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment Useful Information Richmond &amp; Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan. Richmond and Wandsworth Councils

Homelessness Prevention and Solutions Officer

About The Role Are you passionate about making a lasting difference to the lives of vulnerable adults? Joining our expanding Private Rented Housing Team, you will lead a team of 2 Supported Lettings Officers and 2 Floating Support Officers to improve the efficiency and overall success of the Private Rented team. Working across a considerable variety of housing, you will manage a Team to procure affordable and suitable accommodation for single and childless people who are homeless or threatened with homelessness . It's all about creating a steady supply of accommodation for households in housing need, then following up with effective contract monitoring. You will work closely with private landlords to secure safe and suitable accommodation for our residents. On top of your core duties, you'll implement impactful operational plans that fit with St Mungo's wider housing strategy . This is a hybrid role where you will be working 4 days per week on-site at our office in Kensington Town Hall. About you We're looking for solid experience in housing or property. This includes experience in procurement, contract management and working with landlords or letting agents. You'll be able to confidently handle a demanding workload and communicate effectively with all kinds of people. A good knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and the private rented sector is important. Ideally, you'll be qualified to carry out property inspections under the Housing Health and Safety Rating system, but this isn't essential. St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups. How to apply To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the 'document' tab on the advert page on our website. When you're ready to apply click the 'Apply Now' Button to start your online application form. Closing date: 10am on 6 January 2026 Interview and assessments on: TBC About Us Our purpose is to end homelessness and rebuild lives. It drives everything that we do. For the past 55 years, we have been on the ground every day and every night, supporting people to recover from homelessness and advocating for change. We support around 28,000 people each year and our work means that more than 2,700 people have somewhere safe to stay each night. What We Offer Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where all colleagues feel valued, and we welcome applications from all under-represented groups. We believe that equity, diversity and inclusion improves the health, wellbeing and development of our colleagues and helps to ensure everyone feels valued. We know that when diversity, inclusion and wellbeing are prioritised, we are happier, healthier and can ultimately achieve better outcomes for our clients. Below are some of our key focus areas to improve both our candidate and colleague experience: <ul> <li>A growing number of diversity networks including LGBTQ+, Womens Action, Lived Experience and Anti-Racist networks.</li> <li>Increasing visibility by ensuring that all interview panels across the organisation are diversely represented to ensure fair and balanced decision making during the recruitment process.</li> <li>A safe and supportive working environment championing positive action via various internal schemes such as upward mentoring and a Steps into Management programme.</li> <li>Mandatory Diversity &amp; Inclusion training for all staff, unconscious bias training for managers, and a range of other courses such as Trans awareness and Autism Awareness.</li> <li>In recognition of the importance of transparency, we publish our employee diversity statistics and pay gap reports on our website. </li></ul>Want to find out more? Click here to visit our Equity, Diversity &amp; Inclusion page. Wellbeing and Benefits We offer a comprehensive package of benefits to our colleagues to ensure wellbeing remains a key priority. Maintaining a good work life balance can be tricky, but with family friendly policies, flexible and agile working options and an incremental annual leave allowance, we are committed to making sure you have the options available as and when you need them. These include: <ul> <li>Agile working model for suitable roles.</li> <li>Supportive flexitime and toil arrangements.</li> <li>28 days annual leave rising to 31 after five years' service.</li> <li>Family friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave. Carers leave, and fertility treatment leave.</li> <li>Financial wellbeing platform offering loans, advances and saving options.</li> <li>Auto-enrolment to pension scheme after six months service with an employer contribution of 6%.</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme and access to SmartHealth app - 24/7 GP appointments, health checks and nutrition advice.</li> <li>Cycle to Work scheme and interest free season ticket loans.</li> <li>Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food &amp; drink, travel, electricals and more.</li></ul>Want to find out more? Want to find out more? Click here to visit our Work For Us page. Reaching Potential At St Mungo's we are committed to providing development opportunities for all our colleagues. We welcome people with a wide range of experiences and value transferable skills so that we can provide the best support for people experiencing homelessness. That's why we have a robust induction, training and development programme that supports colleagues throughout their career at St Mungo's. These include: <ul> <li>Highly praised internal training courses and access to external learning to build your skills and meet your professional development goals.</li> <li>Steps into Management programme to support colleague progression.</li> <li>Commitment to continued professional development with access to career development forums, internal mentoring and internal secondment opportunities.</li></ul>A DBS disclosure check is a requirement for this post and will be undertaken for the successful candidate. Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo's current standard Terms and Conditions (T&amp;Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.

HoPE Coordinator (Homelessness Prevention & Engagement)

<ul><li>BHP_Officer_-_JD.docx</li></ul>Please apply online via the link provided. Job Title: Benefits and Homeless Prevention Officer Language: UK Company: Job Location: Location: Region: London Country: United Kingdom Organisation: Hackney Council Anonymous Apps &gt; Climate, Homes and Economy Job Number: HCAA02726 Service: Benefits and Homeless Prevention Service DBS Required: Yes Organisation Logo: Hackney Council Salary: per Min Max In Agreement Type: Permanent Work Pattern: Full Time Contracted Hours: 36 Grade: SO2 SCP Range: £42,912 - £44,235 Benefits and Homeless Prevention Officer x 9 Hackney is one of the most dynamic and progressive local authorities in the UK. We are a resilient, vibrant, and creative borough in the heart of London, with strong, diverse communities and a powerful set of shared values. Over the past twenty years, the Council has built up first-class services, outstanding public infrastructure, and a reputation for excellence, innovation, and ambition. We are leading the way on essential work such as our fight for equity in Hackney with a particular focus on becoming an actively anti-racist borough. But the work doesn't stop there, we are proactive in our approach to bringing fairness to all aspects of life including gender, neurodiversity and across the poverty divide. We know that staff are key to our success and we are seeking people with ambition, creativity and commitment to our values to help us achieve the best for the people of Hackney. Our Benefits and Homeless Prevention Service has responsibility for all areas of homelessness; from rough sleeping to housing allocations as well as the assessment of Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction and the Here to Help Service. This innovative approach is helping us provide a more joined up service and more focused support for those in Hackney that are at risk of homelessness. At Hackney, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is stimulating, fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high profile organisation. If you share our values and are ready to be part of Whilst the Job Description is generic, it is important that candidates have an excellent and fully rounded experience of customer services and experience of supporting residents. The DART and Lettings Team work hybrid (i.e. work in an office up to 1 or 2 days a week). However, there will be occasions where you will be required to carry out home visits, attend viewings and tenants drop in sessions The following criteria is essential for these post: - Experience in delivering excellent customer services - Excellent digital skills The following criteria is desirable for the post: - Tenancy management The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation. If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below. We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV's. To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application. As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description. We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice. This application process replaces a supporting statement. Closing date for applications: 22 December 2025 (22:59) Interview and assessment date: January 2026 We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce. The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: <a href="mailto:hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk" target="_blank">hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk</a> #LI-AO1 Salary range <ul><li>£42,912 - £44,235 per year</li></ul>

Benefits and Homeless Prevention Officer

Overview Change, Grow, Live services and staff provide wraparound support to rough sleepers and will work directly with emergency accommodation to support the staff with this group of people. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals and friendly faces to help support people in leading healthier lives. A fantastic, new opportunity has arisen to become a PHE Homeless Recovery Coordinator, we are now looking to recruit a fixed term staff member to join our dedicated multi-disciplinary team in Birmingham to support rough sleepers with harm reduction and to engagement in treatment and will sit within drug and alcohol treatment services. You will focus on engaging with people who have a history of rough sleeping and substance misuse. You will have some experience of engaging with individuals with multiple and/or complex needs and demonstrate a determined approach to finding solutions. Where: Birmingham Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week Salary Range: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 dependent on experience (based on full time hours, pro rata for part time hours) Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until 31/12/2026 *Please note: Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours. Responsibilities About the role: <ul><li>Establishing effective communication and referral pathways those individuals who are homeless and in contact with other health and care agencies</li><li>Work closely with the local authority, Health &amp; Social care sector, partners and any provision linked to Homelessness and improve joint working, attending multi-disciplinary meetings when as and when required</li><li>Supporting service users from point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey</li><li>Providing screening, assessment, and recovery planning and onward referral</li><li>Coordinate the transfer of any accommodated out of area individual. This may include referral to and liaison with their new drug and alcohol service and pharmacy and provision of bridging prescription until an appointment and prescription is provided. Promoting carer, service user and community involvement</li><li>Providing advocacy for access to partnership services</li><li>Working with service users to support social (re)integration, enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives: promoting recovery, resilience, peer support and self-determination</li></ul>About you: <ul><li>You will focus on engaging with people who have a history of rough sleeping and substance misuse. You will have some experience of engaging with individuals with multiple and/or complex needs and demonstrate a determined approach to finding solutions. Some knowledge of one or more of the following is required: <ul><li>Homelessness </li><li>Mental health </li><li>Criminal Justice System </li><li>Substance misuse </li></ul></li><li>Have a strong knowledge and understanding of substance misuse issues </li><li>Experience of engaging with a wide variety of individuals with a variety of backgrounds and needs</li><li>Be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written with good IT skills</li><li>Proactive and able to work on own initiative with excellent time management and prioritising skills</li><li>Have a good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services, and good practice</li><li>Be a supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in partnership with a wide range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders</li><li>Ability to manage change successfully in a way that prioritises the needs of service users</li><li>Understand the importance of information governance processes and commit to follow and apply all necessary safeguards</li></ul>What we will give to you: <ul><li>Generous holiday entitlement (+ bank holidays), increasing annually for first five years' service</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Paid 'Wellness' hour each week, plus access to our Wellness Hub and Employee Assistance Program</li><li>Contributory pension scheme</li><li>Discounts on shopping, cinema, holidays, and more</li><li>A friendly and supportive team environment</li><li>Free eye test vouchers</li><li>Extensive training, career development, and progression opportunities</li><li>Cycle to Work and generous Refer a Friend Scheme</li></ul>Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role. Direct applications only - we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy. Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35) ILW / OLW /Fringe N/A - Outside London Weighting Area Interview Date 7/1/2026 Closing Date 24/12/2025 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Chardine Roberts | <a href="mailto:chardine.roberts@cgl.org.uk" target="_blank">chardine.roberts@cgl.org.uk</a> | 07469355987 This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

PHE Homeless Recovery Coordinator

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

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 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>Application Requirements To be considered for this internship, candidates should submit; <ol> <li>Covering Letter - Outline how you meet the essential and desirable criteria. Provide specific examples of relevant experience and motivation for this internship.</li> <li>CV</li> <li>Research Proposal (maximum 2 pages) - Your proposal should focus on a specific aspect of homelessness prevention for a particular target group(s) in the UK. It should clearly outline:</li> </ol> Rationale: Explain why this research is important and how it contributes to understanding or improving homelessness prevention. Research Questions: Specify the questions your research aims to answer. Methodology: Describe how you plan to conduct the research, including your approach, methods, and any key considerations. How to Apply Please submit via the Heriot-Watt on-line recruitment system. See above for full application requirements. 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. 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. 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> 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

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

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

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

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

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