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Overview Change Grow Live delivers an integrated rough sleeper support service in Newham, providing a wide range of initiatives to ensure the best possible outcomes for people experiencing rough sleeping in Newham. A fantastic, new opportunity has arisen to become an Outreach Caseworker, assertively engaging with individuals who are rough sleeping. We are looking to recruit a passionate and motivated Outreach Caseworker to the team. Working in partnership with trusted local providers, the integrated rough sleeper support service provides outreach work, social care navigation, housing first services, accommodation, move-on support, a day centre, immigration advice and education, training and employment opportunities. Location: Newham Sessional Hours: 0 Sessional Salary: £19.85 per hour * 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: Our ideal candidate will have the skills and experience to assess and engage with our service users, ensuring that they access the right intervention at the right time, in a way that best meets their needs. A lot of the role is remote working and admin work can be done from home. Each Outreach Caseworker is usually on an early shift 1-3 times per week. These are on the streets of Newham and currently start at 05:30. When seeing clients, you will be out and about, but admin work is done from home. Other Duties Include: <ul><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>Reducing drug and alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community </li><li>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><li>To identify and establish contact with rough sleepers working within protocols to rapidly assist service users through street outreach shifts at a variety of times and a range of locations</li><li>To identify and establish contact with entrenched rough sleepers, including those unwilling to engage with services, providing assertive outreach</li><li>To assist homeless service users to be discharged from hospital at an appropriate time by moving them into appropriate accommodation as quickly as possible</li><li>To work closely with drug and alcohol teams to ensure that substance misusers and problem drinkers are able to access treatment</li><li>To work with Mental Health Agencies to ensure that where appropriate, service users have access to address their mental health issues</li></ul>About you: <ul><li>Have a strong understanding of substance misuse issues and experience of working within a similar field </li><li>Understanding of the needs of people who are rough sleeping and/or begging</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>Excellent communication, negotiation and advocacy skills</li><li>Understand the importance of information governance processes and commit to follow and apply all necessary safeguards </li><li>Seek out learning opportunities to improve and broaden your professional knowledge and skills and to contribute and oversee the learning and development of others </li></ul>What we will give to you: <ul><li>25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years' service "Capped at 30 days"</li><li>Paid 'Wellness' hour each week along with a 'Wellness' hub and Employee Assist Programme</li><li>Contributory pension scheme</li><li>Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.</li><li>A friendly and supportive team</li><li>Training, career development &amp; progression opportunities</li><li>Refer a friend scheme and receive £250 in vouchers if candidate is successful</li></ul>Please read attached Job Description for a more detailed out line of responsibilities and Person Specifications 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 If this sounds like you and you would like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live, then we would love to talk to you. 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. Direct applications only - we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy. Salary Range (pro rata if part time) £19.85/Hr. ILW / OLW /Fringe N/A - Outside London Weighting Area Interview Date 18/9/2025 Closing Date 10/9/2025 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Simon Bennett | <a href="mailto:simon.bennett@cgl.org.uk" target="_blank">simon.bennett@cgl.org.uk</a> | 07778 721412 This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

Street Outreach Team Worker (homelessness services)

About Us Job Title: Homelessness Prevention &amp; Solutions Officer Contract Type: 1 Permanent &amp; 1 Fixed-Term (12 Months) Salary: £38,976 - £47,229 per annum Location: Wandsworth Are you ready to take on a role where your work directly impacts lives? Join our dedicated team in Wandsworth and help prevent homelessness before it happens. We're looking for two passionate and proactive Homelessness Prevention &amp; SolutionsOfficers to support individuals and families at critical moments in their housing journey. Whether someone is facing eviction, fleeing domestic violence, or sleeping rough, you'll be there to provide expert advice, practical solutions, and compassionate support. What You'll Be Doing <ul><li>Empowering people: Deliver tailored housing advice and create personalised housing plans that help people stay in their homes or find new ones.</li><li>Taking action: Provide interim accommodation when needed and issue statutory homelessness decisions in line with legislation.</li><li>Collaborating: Work closely with landlords, support services, and other agencies to resolve complex cases and prevent homelessness.</li><li>Managing cases: Own your caseload, conduct thorough assessments, and maintain accurate records using our IT systems.</li><li>Working flexibly: Enjoy a hybrid working model that supports your work-life balance while keeping customer needs at the heart of what you do. </li></ul>What We're Looking For We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and are especially interested in your transferable skills. You don't need direct homelessness experience, what matters is your ability to: <ul><li>Listen actively and apply what you hear to legal frameworks.</li><li>Assess and analyse information to make sound decisions.</li><li>Communicate clearly with applicants, colleagues, and external partners.</li><li>Stay organised and manage changing priorities with confidence.</li><li>Negotiate and persuade to prevent and relieve homelessness.</li><li>Write high-quality case notes and decision letters.</li><li>Work collaboratively and contribute positively to a team environment. </li></ul>Essential Skills &amp; Experience <ul><li>Understanding of why people become homeless and how to prevent it.</li><li>Ability to interpret complex legislation and guidance.</li><li>Experience working in fast-paced, customer-facing environments.</li><li>Strong interpersonal and organisational skills.</li><li>Confidence in supporting people with complex needs.</li><li>Resilience and adaptability in challenging situations.</li></ul>Indicative Recruitment Timeline: <ul><li>Closing Date: Sunday 7th September 2025</li><li>Shortlisting: Week commencing 8th September 2025</li><li>Interview Date: To be confirmed</li></ul>We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Useful Information: Richmond and Wandsworth Councils 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. 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. For more details, please click here Richmond and Wandsworth Councils

Homelessness Prevention and Solutions Officer

About Us Deputy Manager - Homelessness Prevention and Solutions Salary: £46,206 - £55,992 per annum Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31 March 2028 Location: Housing Customer Centre, 90 Putney Bridge Road, Wandsworth SW18 1HR Are you passionate about preventing homelessness and driving innovative housing solutions? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment where your leadership can directly impact lives? If so, we invite you to join our dynamic Prevention and Solutions Service as a Deputy Manager. Objective of Role As Deputy Manager, you will lead a team of Homelessness Prevention and Solutions Officers to deliver high-impact, person-centred housing advice and support. You will play a key role in preventing and relieving homelessness across Wandsworth and Richmond boroughs, ensuring statutory duties under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 are met. You will be instrumental in shaping service delivery, driving innovation, and improving outcomes for vulnerable residents. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated team of seven officers within a service that is expanding to meet growing demand and is central to the Council's priorities. You'll be at the forefront of shaping how we support residents at risk of homelessness-through early intervention, tailored advice, and collaborative working with internal and external partners. About the Role <ul><li>Lead and manage a team of Homelessness Prevention and Solutions Officers, ensuring high standards of performance, conduct, and customer care.</li><li>Supervise complex casework and ensure compliance with the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.</li><li>Use data dashboards and performance indicators to monitor outcomes and drive service improvements.</li><li>Participate in the Duty Manager rota, making key decisions on housing assistance and temporary accommodation.</li><li>Collaborate with statutory and voluntary agencies and take the service into the community through housing surgeries and outreach.</li><li>Handle corporate complaints and embed lessons learned into service delivery.</li></ul>What We're Looking For We're seeking a confident, knowledgeable, and empathetic leader who can: <ul><li>Demonstrate a deep understanding of homelessness legislation, housing options, and prevention strategies.</li><li>Interpret complex guidance and case law to support robust decision-making.</li><li>Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and partners.</li><li>Manage and motivate staff, conduct appraisals, and support career development.</li><li>Navigate high-pressure situations and respond to emergencies with professionalism and care.</li></ul>Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience <ul><li>Significant experience in housing needs assessment and homelessness prevention.</li><li>Proven ability to lead frontline teams and manage performance.</li><li>Strong organisational, IT, and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Minimum of 2 A Levels (Grade C or above) or equivalent qualifications.</li></ul>Indicative Recruitment Timeline Closing Date: Sunday 07th September 2025 Shortlisting Date: Week commencing 8th September 2025 Interview Date: Week commencing 22nd September 2025 Test/Presentation: May be required as part of the interview process 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

Deputy Manager Homelessness Prevention and Solutions

Salary: £48,969 - £55,797 Grade: Level 4 Zone 2 Location: 5 Pancras Square, N1C 4AG Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 36, Full Time Closing Date: Tuesday 26^th August at 23:59 About Camden Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We're home to the most important conversations happening today and we're making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. Here's where you can help decide a better future for us all. What You'll Be Doing / How You'll Be Involved This role is an exciting opportunity to join Camden's Single Homeless Commissioning Team as a Commissioning Manager. Covering the delivery of our rough sleeping services and supported accommodation services, the team's aims are to reduce rough sleeping in Camden, improving the wellbeing of those who are rough sleeping, and commissioning high quality services to deliver these objectives. The borough's new Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy is currently being produced and represents an opportunity to further deliver high quality services to people rough sleeping. You will be responsible for commissioning a range of specialist support services for people who are street homeless, ensuring people receive high quality support to end their homelessness. You will complete key commissioning activities, including needs analyses, business cases, and service designs, in addition to regular contract management and quality assurance practices. You will ensure services are co-produced with those who use them, that they provide value for money, and that they are delivered through trauma, gender and culturally informed approaches. You will drive the integration of services across Adult Social Care, mental and physical health, and other key partners as well as supporting commissioning activities in the Adult Pathway. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Basic DBS. To view the Job Profile, please click HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your browser: All About You To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories</a>'. We're looking for someone who brings both innovation and collaboration to their work, and is motivated by the opportunity to improve services for people experiencing street homelessness. You'll be confident leading commissioning exercises-from designing service specifications and analysing impact, to monitoring contracts and driving improvements. You'll understand how to assure quality through audits and reviews, and you'll be passionate about involving service users in shaping the support they receive. You'll have a strong grasp of safeguarding, homelessness legislation, and commissioning practices, and be able to apply this knowledge in a strategic and integrated way. Working across services and systems, you'll help align rough sleeping provision with Camden's wider aims, building partnerships and leading change. You'll be comfortable managing multiple projects at pace, mobilising short-term initiatives, and working to tight deadlines. Whether you're negotiating with providers, responding to FOIs, or briefing senior leaders, you'll communicate clearly and confidently, always with attention to detail and a focus on outcomes. This role also involves close collaboration with colleagues across Procurement, Legal, Finance and other departments, and occasional operational support alongside the Rough Sleeping Manager. You'll also contribute to commissioning across the wider Adult Pathway when needed. What We Offer At Camden, you'll receive a host of benefits. From flexible working to 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays!). We also know that a work life balance is extremely important so we also offer family leave, loan schemes and access to our incredible staff networks. We also have an incredible pensions scheme. Visit '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits</a>' for more details. Inclusion and Diversity We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do. To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit Anonymised Application - in keeping with Camden's commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias. Asking for Adjustments Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at <a href="mailto:resourcing@camden.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@camden.gov.uk</a> or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG. Salary range <ul><li>£48,969 - £55,797 per year</li></ul>

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