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Job introduction For an informal discussion, please contact Jake Haslam Housing Options Team Leader 07795 335688 About the role The successful candidate will advise people on a wide range of housing issues and welfare benefits, assess support needs and work in partnership with all relevant agencies to find sustainable housing solutions. Where we are unable to prevent or relieve homelessness you will be required carry out an assessment under the homeless legislation to determine any longer-term housing duty. A robust knowledge of the main causes for homelessness and legal and other remedies available is required and you will need to demonstrate an ability to innovate and adapt your approach, to meet the needs of your customers. We are looking for exceptional &amp; motivated people who are resilient and adaptable to change. As well as the usual administration of homelessness applications (inquiries, decisions, notifications of duties etc) the post holder will be carrying out early intervention work that may require home visits and work collaboratively across services in the city to get the best possible outcomes for our customers, residents and homeless applicants. You do not need to be an expert in homelessness law although you will need to be able to apply housing law in your day to day work. You must have a proven track record in excellent customer service and in obtaining successful outcomes for customers and clients you have worked with. Above all you must have an understanding of the current housing situation faced by residents of Brighton &amp; Hove, of the kind of interventions which can prevent homelessness and a real commitment to achieving good results for customers. Brighton &amp; Hove is a brilliant place to live and work; our services are nationally recognised and you will be working with experienced colleagues who are directly informing national initiatives through high profile work with the Government. You will need to offer excellent organisational, casework and case-management skills and an ability to positively engage with homeless applicants within the context of a housing market that is difficult to access. Please read our Apply for a job at the council (brighton-hove.gov.uk) pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you've submitted your application and at interview. As part of your application, you will need to complete your education and work history and provide answers to some shortlisting questions. Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as they will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (Shortlisting questions guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)) as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process. Additional information Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only. For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit Why work for us (brighton-hove.gov.uk) Company information Encouraging a diverse workforce Our city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans. Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our fair and inclusive actions, our anti-racism strategy and the work we are doing to encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk). Please note that this post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Criminal Records Check. Salary range <ul><li>£34,434 - £39,152 per year</li></ul>

Homelessness Prevention Officer

The Vacancy PART TIME - 30hrs Mon-Fri - 09:00-17:00 Car driver preferable not essential Fareham and Gosport Housing First support adults, who have high support needs and histories of entrenched or repeat homelessness, providing them a home of their own where they can regain stability, safety, and support. We work in partnership with Fareham and Gosport Council and housing associations to deliver intensive person-centred support and accommodation choices. Our priority is to find safe, permanent housing that's suitable for our client. Once housing is found our dedicated team provides intensive one to one support to enable clients to maintain their accommodation and achieve their goals. If you're passionate about working with individuals with complex needs and are looking for a role where you can make a real difference in the lives of those you support, then this is the role for you! JOB PURPOSE To lead on the case management of clients and be part of a team that supports them in keeping them safe and helping them achieve their goals. To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES <ul> <li>To assess the needs of each client, helping to develop their individual support plan to achieve their goals</li> <li>To produce and regularly review comprehensive client-based risk assessments</li> <li>To manage a caseload of clients on a one-to-one basis </li> <li>To support clients to gain and/or maintain accommodation or achieve outcomes defined by the service specification</li> <li>To engage with local authorities, health providers and other agencies, creating and maintaining constructive working relationships to maximise the opportunities available to clients</li> <li>To lead on client activities to help them gain practical life skills and encourage their engagement with the running of the service</li> <li>To support clients with managing their finances, paying rent, managing arrears and accessing benefits</li> <li>To encourage and signpost clients to the local community and to resources relevant to their aspirations including education, training, employment activity or volunteering </li> <li>To support clients in trauma informed and psychologically informed ways</li> <li>To adhere to safeguarding responsibilities, following our safeguarding policy and procedure</li> <li>To help maintain health and safety, ensuring clients, visitors and buildings are safe in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, policy and procedures</li> <li>To provide basic first aid assistance until help arrives (full training is provided)</li> <li>To work confidently and efficiently when lone working</li> <li>To maintain accurate records on our client management system and ensure these are stored in line with GDPR</li> <li>To maintain confidentiality</li> <li>To represent the organisation in a professional manner </li> <li>To carry out any other reasonable duties required in the interest of the organisation</li></ul>ROLE REQUIREMENTS <ul> <li>This role will require an Enhanced with Barred List(s) disclosure and barring service check is a requirement for this role. This would be completed on appointment of the role</li> <li>This role may require a full drivers' licence and access to a vehicle</li> <li>This role 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 Support Worker

The Vacancy PART TIME - 24hrs Saturday &amp; Sunday - 06:45-19:15 Hampshire Social Inclusion 101 provides accommodation and 24/7 support for up to 20 clients with complex and high-level support needs. As well as two additional emergency beds for overnight placements for rough sleepers. 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. Although this can be a challenging role, it's also very rewarding. This is an exciting an role, where no two days will be the same, you'll take part in various tasks, such as running client activities to 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 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

Overview Believe in People? The best people have one thing in common. They care. At Change Grow Live, our daily commitment to the core values of being open, compassionate, and bold drives our staff to create a positive impact on the lives of service users. We provide unwavering support and respect in a safe environment, fostering a sense of community. Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of those rough sleeping? So are we! We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Team Leader to join our dedicated Homeless/Rough Sleepers Team in Birmingham. In this pivotal role, you will lead and support a team of outreach workers and volunteers who work directly with individuals experiencing multiple and complex needs, helping them move away from the streets and into safer, more sustainable housing options. Where: Birmingham Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week Full time Salary: £35,220.59 - £37,184.91 depending on experience, pro rata for part time hours 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 As Team Leader, you will: <ul><li>Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance, and supervision to the outreach team.</li><li>Support staff on shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and bank holidays, to ensure safe and effective practice.</li><li>Build strong relationships with key partners, including enforcement teams and accommodation providers, to deliver joined-up responses to rough sleeping.</li><li>Ensure services achieve positive outcomes for people who sleep rough while addressing issues such as street activity and antisocial behaviour in a proactive way.</li><li>Play an active role within the service's management team, allocating caseloads, monitoring performance, and maintaining high-quality standards.</li></ul>What we're looking for You'll bring: <ul><li>Experience working within homelessness or housing services, with a solid understanding of assertive outreach approaches.</li><li>Knowledge of homelessness, housing, welfare, and benefits systems.</li><li>A strong grasp of mental health, substance misuse, and the challenges faced by people with complex needs.</li><li>The ability to stay organised, manage a busy service, and respond flexibly to changing demands.</li><li>Commitment to reducing rough sleeping and supporting individuals to achieve positive, lasting change.</li></ul>What We Offer: <ul><li>Competitive holiday allowance, with additional days earned over time.</li><li>Weekly 'Wellness' hour and access to our 'Wellness' hub and Employee Assistance Programme. Contributory pension scheme.</li><li>Exciting benefits, including discounts on shopping, cinema, holidays, and more.</li><li>Supportive and friendly team.</li><li>Comprehensive training, career development, and progression opportunities.</li><li>A refer a friend scheme</li></ul>Apply Today! 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. If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more here Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (<a href="http://www.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.gov.uk</a>) 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 31 to 33 (£35,220.59 - £37,184.90) ILW / OLW /Fringe N/A - Outside London Weighting Area If you have any questions or concerns 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.

Homeless Team Leader

Homeless Outreach Paramedic

Homeless Outreach Nurse

Help them to deliver a gold standard service supporting homeless people with complex needs. They have an excellent opportunity within our Homelessness Prevention Service for a Team Manager (internally known as a Project Manager), to help deliver support to people at risk of homelessness, to manage a team of experienced frontline staff and to work in partnership with stakeholders, statutory and non-statutory partners, and the wider community. Key Benefits <ul><li>Enhanced annual leave, pension (5% employer contribution) and sick pay (up to 30 days full pay and 30 days half pay)</li><li>Life Assurance Cover</li><li>Free subscription to Benenden healthcare or Perkbox</li><li>45p business mileage</li><li>In-house Workplace Welfare Manager</li></ul>The Team Manager Role They're looking for someone to work full time, 37.5 hours a week, to manage their Homlessness Prevention Service for people at risk of homelessness across Worcestershire; to manage the wider team of seniors, coordinators and support workers, and work in partnership with stakeholders to deliver on contractual KPIs. The service also delivers the SWEP Night Shelters across the six districts in Worcestershire. You'll have an opportunity to expand services that make a real difference in the lives of people who are currently homeless or at risk of losing tenancies. You'll ensure the service is set up to promote independence, provide high quality practical and emotional support, and to promote portable and sustainable outcomes. Who they're looking for You'll have a flexible and highly responsive approach to working, with relevant homelessness service experience. Due to the nature of travel between service areas, you will need to hold a full UK driving licence and have your own transport. They welcome and encourage applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. They are facing diverse problems, so they need diverse people to tackle them. If you don't tick every single box but feel passionate about this role, we still encourage you to apply. You might be exactly who they need! About Them Our client is a charity propelled by an unwavering commitment to addressing homelessness, family breakdown and social exclusion. Over the years, they've made tangible impacts in communities across Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, South Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire, Dorset and Devon. Our client is committed to your progression. With comprehensive training, a range of benefits and a welcoming workplace, you'll join a community of seasoned professionals who are genuinely excited about supporting your progress. They're an Investors in People Gold accredited employer, committed to making the workplace better for you. They look for people who embody their SPIRIT values: <ul><li>Showing gratitude and appreciation of others</li><li>Demonstrating personal and professional pride</li><li>Integrity is everything</li><li>Reflect and learn</li><li>Continuous improvement</li><li>Take your best self wherever you go</li></ul>Come and join a charity focused on people rather than profit - click apply now! Position: Team Manager - Homelessness Prevention Service (992) Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent Location: Worcester Pay: £26,550pa (Band D) Closing Date: 25th September 2025 - they reserve the right to close the job advert early if needed. Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. Their robust Safeguarding Policy guides their recruitment process. They adopt a consistent and thorough process of safer recruitment to ensure that people who are unsuitable to work with children, young people and adults are prevented from doing so. They believe in the rehabilitative power of employment and working toward a purpose, so a prior conviction will not necessarily prevent you from joining their organisation. Please note this role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and also an enhanced check by the Disclosure &amp; Barring Services, paid for by them. ^Annual Leave entitlement will be pro-rata for Part-time staff. Working on public holidays due to a rota pattern will be compensated with time off in lieu. An extra day of leave accrues for each completed financial year (capped at 5). Purchasing additional holidays is capped at 5 per year. ^^Contracted staff only. Business mileage (45p a mile) is paid for any daily miles over and above the distance from your home to the allocated workplace location and back. You'll need a well-maintained vehicle with valid tax, MOT and Insurance covering business use. INDHP

Team Manager - Homelessness Prevention Service

The Warwickshire Separated Children and Leaving Care Team is based in Warwick at Myton Park. We are a countywide service offering provision up to the age of 25. The Separated Children Team work with children aged 0-25 working to enable young people to settle and manage their asylum status. This role will specifically work with migrant children and young people to reduce homelessness and enable planned approaches through working with local district and borough housing departments and other services. The applicant will support young people through a good knowledge of immigration legislation and support young people through navigating the system. At times of crisis the role works to explore alternative options where a young person has been evicted or cannot access housing through traditional routes. The post holder will work closely with the voluntary sector, housing providers and other agencies to find the most appropriate housing options for care experienced young people. Now is an exciting time to be part of our team as Warwickshire begins to embed our Families First teams who support the young people in our County. Our approach is about locality working, multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams that support the whole family. Building strong partnerships with local services, Health, Police and Education. If you want to build strong relationships and connections with families, join Warwickshire's Children and Families service. Click here to find out more about Warwickshire County Council's Children and Families Service. Our Offer to you includes: <ul> <li>Supportive managers who provide recognition and a robust supervision policy focussed on wellbeing and workload.</li> <li>A Volunteering &amp; Wellbeing Day in addition to generous annual leave and an additional day at Christmas</li> <li>We also offer a Refer a Friend package for some roles. Terms and Conditions apply</li> </ul>About the Role: We are recruiting for the role of Homeless Prevention Advisor in our Separated Children Team. Some of the young people we support live outside of Warwickshire so the applicant must be happy to travel. This role is fundamental in <ul> <li>Supporting colleague and young people to have planned home moves</li> <li>Providing advice and guidance on housing issues</li> <li>Liaising with housing authorities to prevent homelessness and to find suitable housing options</li> <li>Be creative in identifying suitable accommodation for young people</li> </ul>Click here to download our Why work for Us Brochure For further information please see the Job Description and Person Specification below; Homeless Prevention Advisor Working for Warwickshire - This is the difference you make Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels valued, included, safe, supported, and welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them! At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire's economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure. Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best. Your future matters to us, we provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement. The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants. To find out more please visit: Warwickshire Pension Fund homepage - Warwickshire Pension Fund ' The benefits we offer include agile working, a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform. Click here to view the benefits at Warwickshire County Council. Additional Information Warwickshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Please be advised successful applicants will be subject to a range of pre-engagement checks, including a relevant Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In accordance with the DBS code of practice and our own policy, should an individual have a declared criminal offence an individual assessment will be completed. Warwickshire County Council adheres to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public. To discuss the role please contact Vicki Barnes - <a href="mailto:vickibarnes@warwickshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">vickibarnes@warwickshire.gov.uk</a> Closing date: 18th September 2025 Interview date: 2nd October 2025 Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact <a href="mailto:hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk</a> and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements. Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce. See more

Homeless Prevention Advisor

This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy and established team. The role is the primary admistrative position in the service and the responsibilities will include keeping records up to date and supporting a team of casework officers by managing their work flow. This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy and established team. The role is the primary admistrative position in the service and the responsibilities will include keeping records up to date and supporting a team of casework officers by managing their work flow. You will be speaking directly with members of the public over the phone to establish their situation and will have a natural professional curiosity that will enable you to direct people into the correct service for support. The current team members and the manager have years of experience and can support training in terms of housing knowledge although it would be beneficial to have an understanding of social housing or support in housing. This is an office based role with some ability to work from home periodically. For an informal discussion please contact Emma Brierley at <a href="mailto:emma.brierley2@cheshireeast.gov.uk" target="_blank">emma.brierley2@cheshireeast.gov.uk</a> on 01625 378041.

Casework Support Officer (Homelessness Relief)

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 Full Time Hours: 37.5h per week, however we are also interested in speaking to candidates looking to do fewer hours Full Time Salary: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 (pro rata for part time) Allowance: £4,133.14 Inner London Weighting (pro rata) * 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) CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35) ILW / OLW /Fringe Inner London Weighting (£4,133.14) If you have any questions or concerns 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)

Job summary ThepostholderwillbeakeymemberoftheIntegratedNeighbourhood teams,inwhichyouwillcase manage complex patient who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. They will beresponsibleforthesmoothoperationofco-ordinatingcomplexmulti-disciplinaryteammeetingsandworkingasanautonomouspractitionerwithintheirspecialtyarea. Thepostholderwillbe thelinkbetweenprimarycare and keycoreproviderserviceswithinthelocality.Youwillbeworkingwith GeneralPractitioners,Practicestaff,CommunityservicesfromELHT,AdvancedNursePractitioner(s)(whereinpost),specialistservicesandpartnerprofessionals and agenciesfromwithinandbeyondtheINT to build high impact partnerships and drive transformation. Youwillbedevelopingandpromoteacasemanagementapproachtocareandpromotingthebenefitsofcoordinated,holisticcareforpatientsandfacilitatingthisprocessthroughthefacilitation,organisationandplanningofmulti-disciplinaryteammeetings.Youwillneedto be appropriately trainedtounderstandholisticcareplanninganddeliver quality patientcentredservice. Main duties of the job The post holder provides a case management approach for patient with complex need in the community who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless. This post holder will work with the Integrated Neighbourhood team. The post holder will work in the community, assessing patients in the own environments, to provide the best possible patient outcomes. They will ensure collaborative working across divisions, with General Practitioners, partner professionals and agencies to secure care in the community sooner with positive outcomes for patients with complex needs. The post holder will provide the leadership, direction, for effective and efficient service delivery and will support the manger in the delivery of strategic and organisational initiatives and priorities, and reducing avoidable bed days/admissions, whilst maintaining high standards of clinical practice and professional conduct. Car driver with access to a vehicle is essential Please refer to job description for full details. About us Established in 2003, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute and community healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen. The organisation puts safety and quality at the heart of everything we do, invests in and develops its workforce, works with key stakeholders to develop effective partnerships and encourages innovation and pathway reform to deliver best practice. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements. Job description Job responsibilities <ol> <li>WorkwithinthemodeloftheINT,providingleadershipandsupportonthemattersrelatingtoadmission avoidanceandthetransferofcare.</li> </ol> <ol> <li>Workcloselywithallservices. Integratingworkingpracticestostreamline processes,shareknowledge;andbenefit patientexperience and outcomes.</li> </ol> <ol> <li>Contributetothedevelopmentandprovisionofaresponsiveandproactiveneighbourhoodlocality basedapproachtothe preventionof avoidablehospitaladmissions. Toidentifyandmobiliseinterventionstoreduceriskandmaintainpatientsinthe community and supporting them find appropriate accommodation working alongside our housing colleagues and partner services.</li> </ol> <ol> <li>Actasaresourceandfirstpointofcontactfor clinicians. To help improvecommunicationandconsistencyofcareforpatientsreceivinganumberofdifferentservicesandorrequiringadditionalsupporttominimiseriskofadmissionasidentifiedby riskprofiling,casefindingandlocalintelligence.</li> </ol> <ol> <li>Ensurethecoordination,planninganddeliveryofregularmultidisciplinaryteammeetingshappens.</li> </ol> <ol> <li>Chaircomplexmultidisciplinarymeetings,ensuringalldocumentationisrecordedregardingoutcomes,facilitatetheprocessofagreeingacasemanagerandcasemanagementapproach.</li> </ol> <ol> <li>Supportcasemanagersinsettingupofmeetingsandliaisingwithappropriateservicesandthepatientandcarers where relevant.</li> <li>Toutiliseclinicalexpertisetofacilitatecareclosertohomeandpromotingaholistic,multiagencyresponsetocasemanagementtomeetthepatientsneeds. 9.Engageproactivelywithkeystakeholders(forexampleGeneralPractitioners,AdvancedPractitioners,theIntegratedNeighbourhoodTeams,specialistservices,SocialServices,independent/privatesectorproviders andICAT/IHSS) toidentifypatientswhorequiresupportiveinterventionandcasemanagementtopreventavoidablehospitaladmissionandenable safe quality of acre to thoseindividuals. <ol> <li>Tofollowtheprogressofthosepatientsidentifiedoncasemanagementregistersfromthelocalitieswhoareadmittedtoacutecareandsupportanearlytransfer to community once thepatientsconditionhasstabilised,liaisingwith hospital staff and membersoftheintegratedteamandkeypartnerstoreducetherisksassociatedwithtransferofcare.</li> </ol> <ol> <li>Toassess,receiveandreviewdataregardingpatientswhoregularlyattend/areadmittedtoacutecare,liaisingwithpatients;andrelatives/carersasappropriate;theintegratedneighbourhoodteamandkeystakeholderstodevelopaholisticcasemanagementapproachtosupportindividualstoremainindependentandpreventavoidablereadmission.</li> </ol> <ol> <li>Tobeinvolvedwithandsupportthedevelopmentandongoingmaintenanceofdatamanagementsystems.</li> </ol> <ol> <li>Contributetothedevelopmentandimplementationofsystemsandprocessesthatensuretheneedsofdisadvantagedgroupsareidentifiedandprogressed.</li> </ol> <ol> <li>Contribute to trainingand/ordevelopmentactivitieswithinandbeyondtheDivisiontoraiseawarenessofcommunityprovision,capacityandcapability.</li> </ol> <ol> <li>Activelypromoteafocusonself-care/managementtoreducerelianceonservicesandincreaselevelsofindependencewithinthepatientpopulation.</li> </ol> <ol> <li>Workincollaborationwiththeintegratedneighbourhoodteamtoprovideinformation,preparepatientsandtheirfamilies/carersforchangesinthepatientsconditionandactivelyencourageandsupportdecisionmakingandchoiceforendoflifecareincludingtheuseof fasttrackandCHCprocesses.</li> </ol> <ol> <li>Prioritiseandmanageownworkloadtoensureresponsivecare/interventionsbystaffwiththelevelofskillandcompetencetomeetpatientneedandprovideadviceandsupporttoteammembersregardingthecare/managementplan.</li> </ol> <ol> <li>Responsibilityfor the post holder toensurethesmoothrunningof theMDTmeetingsoccursandmeetsplannedobjectives.</li> </ol> <ol> <li>Ensureownleadershipstylefacilitateseffectivecommunication,collaborationandmotivationofstaffandpartnerstopromoteanintegratedandholisticapproachtothemanagementoffuturecareforpatientsandcarers.</li> </ol></li> </ol> Job description Job responsibilities <ol> <li>WorkwithinthemodeloftheINT,providingleadershipandsupportonthemattersrelatingtoadmission avoidanceandthetransferofcare.</li> </ol> <ol> <li>Workcloselywithallservices. Integratingworkingpracticestostreamline processes,shareknowledge;andbenefit patientexperience and outcomes.</li> </ol> <ol> <li>Contributetothedevelopmentandprovisionofaresponsiveandproactiveneighbourhoodlocality basedapproachtothe preventionof avoidablehospitaladmissions. Toidentifyandmobiliseinterventionstoreduceriskandmaintainpatientsinthe community and supporting them find appropriate accommodation working alongside our housing colleagues and partner services.</li> </ol> <ol> <li>Actasaresourceandfirstpointofcontactfor clinicians. To help improvecommunicationandconsistencyofcareforpatientsreceivinganumberofdifferentservicesandorrequiringadditionalsupporttominimiseriskofadmissionasidentifiedby riskprofiling,casefindingandlocalintelligence.</li> </ol> <ol> <li>Ensurethecoordination,planninganddeliveryofregularmultidisciplinaryteammeetingshappens.</li> </ol> <ol> <li>Chaircomplexmultidisciplinarymeetings,ensuringalldocumentationisrecordedregardingoutcomes,facilitatetheprocessofagreeingacasemanagerandcasemanagementapproach.</li> </ol> <ol> <li>Supportcasemanagersinsettingupofmeetingsandliaisingwithappropriateservicesandthepatientandcarers where relevant.</li> <li>Toutiliseclinicalexpertisetofacilitatecareclosertohomeandpromotingaholistic,multiagencyresponsetocasemanagementtomeetthepatientsneeds. 9.Engageproactivelywithkeystakeholders(forexampleGeneralPractitioners,AdvancedPractitioners,theIntegratedNeighbourhoodTeams,specialistservices,SocialServices,independent/privatesectorproviders andICAT/IHSS) toidentifypatientswhorequiresupportiveinterventionandcasemanagementtopreventavoidablehospitaladmissionandenable safe quality of acre to thoseindividuals. <ol> <li>Tofollowtheprogressofthosepatientsidentifiedoncasemanagementregistersfromthelocalitieswhoareadmittedtoacutecareandsupportanearlytransfer to community once thepatientsconditionhasstabilised,liaisingwith hospital staff and membersoftheintegratedteamandkeypartnerstoreducetherisksassociatedwithtransferofcare.</li> </ol> <ol> <li>Toassess,receiveandreviewdataregardingpatientswhoregularlyattend/areadmittedtoacutecare,liaisingwithpatients;andrelatives/carersasappropriate;theintegratedneighbourhoodteamandkeystakeholderstodevelopaholisticcasemanagementapproachtosupportindividualstoremainindependentandpreventavoidablereadmission.</li> </ol> <ol> <li>Tobeinvolvedwithandsupportthedevelopmentandongoingmaintenanceofdatamanagementsystems.</li> </ol> <ol> <li>Contributetothedevelopmentandimplementationofsystemsandprocessesthatensuretheneedsofdisadvantagedgroupsareidentifiedandprogressed.</li> </ol> <ol> <li>Contribute to trainingand/ordevelopmentactivitieswithinandbeyondtheDivisiontoraiseawarenessofcommunityprovision,capacityandcapability.</li> </ol> <ol> <li>Activelypromoteafocusonself-care/managementtoreducerelianceonservicesandincreaselevelsofindependencewithinthepatientpopulation.</li> </ol> <ol> <li>Workincollaborationwiththeintegratedneighbourhoodteamtoprovideinformation,preparepatientsandtheirfamilies/carersforchangesinthepatientsconditionandactivelyencourageandsupportdecisionmakingandchoiceforendoflifecareincludingtheuseof fasttrackandCHCprocesses.</li> </ol> <ol> <li>Prioritiseandmanageownworkloadtoensureresponsivecare/interventionsbystaffwiththelevelofskillandcompetencetomeetpatientneedandprovideadviceandsupporttoteammembersregardingthecare/managementplan.</li> </ol> <ol> <li>Responsibilityfor the post holder toensurethesmoothrunningof theMDTmeetingsoccursandmeetsplannedobjectives.</li> </ol> <ol> <li>Ensureownleadershipstylefacilitateseffectivecommunication,collaborationandmotivationofstaffandpartnerstopromoteanintegratedandholisticapproachtothemanagementoffuturecareforpatientsandcarers.</li> </ol></li> </ol> Person Specification Person Spec Essential <ul> <li>RGN/ RMN/ HCPC registered therapist/ social worker</li> <li>Evidence of recent professional development</li> <li>Post registration experience</li> <li>Understanding of a case management approach</li> <li>Ability to demonstrate evidence of working holistically to deliver person centred care</li> <li>Understanding of self management and self care principles</li> <li>Community care legislation. Health and Social Care policy including Mental Capacity. Current developments in Integrated Neighborhood team (e.g. NHS 10 year plan)</li> <li>Up to date clinical knowledge. Including evidence based practice for long term conditions management.</li> </ul> Desirable <ul> <li>Leadership qualifications</li> <li>Management Qualifications</li> <li>recent community experience or rehabilitation experience.</li> <li>Experience of being a case manager</li> <li>Knowledge of health promotion/education/hospital avoidance.</li> <li>Non-medical prescribing and/or clinical examination and/or clinical diagnostic CPD module</li> </ul>Person Specification Person Spec Essential <ul> <li>RGN/ RMN/ HCPC registered therapist/ social worker</li> <li>Evidence of recent professional development</li> <li>Post registration experience</li> <li>Understanding of a case management approach</li> <li>Ability to demonstrate evidence of working holistically to deliver person centred care</li> <li>Understanding of self management and self care principles</li> <li>Community care legislation. Health and Social Care policy including Mental Capacity. Current developments in Integrated Neighborhood team (e.g. NHS 10 year plan)</li> <li>Up to date clinical knowledge. Including evidence based practice for long term conditions management.</li> </ul> Desirable <ul> <li>Leadership qualifications</li> <li>Management Qualifications</li> <li>recent community experience or rehabilitation experience.</li> <li>Experience of being a case manager</li> <li>Knowledge of health promotion/education/hospital avoidance.</li> <li>Non-medical prescribing and/or clinical examination and/or clinical diagnostic CPD module</li> </ul>Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Employer details Employer name East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Address Daisyfield MIll Appleby Street Blackburn BB1 3BL Employer's website

Homeless Outreach Case Manager

Help us to deliver a gold standard service supporting homeless people with complex needs. We have an excellent opportunity within our Homelessness Prevention Service for a Team Manager (internally known as a Project Manager), to help deliver support to people at risk of homelessness, to manage a team of experienced frontline staff and to work in partnership with stakeholders, statutory and non-statutory partners, and the wider community. Key Benefits <ul><li>Enhanced annual leave, pension (5% employer contribution) and sick pay (up to 30 days full pay and 30 days half pay)</li><li>Life Assurance Cover</li><li>Free subscription to Benenden healthcare or Perkbox</li><li>45p business mileage</li><li>In-house Workplace Welfare Manager</li></ul>The Team Manager Role We're looking for someone to work full time, 37.5 hours a week, to manage our Homlessness Prevention Service for people at risk of homelessness across Worcestershire; to manage the wider team of seniors, coordinators and support workers, and work in partnership with stakeholders to deliver on contractual KPIs. The service also delivers the SWEP Night Shelters across the six districts in Worcestershire. You'll have an opportunity to expand services that make a real difference in the lives of people who are currently homeless or at risk of losing tenancies. You'll ensure the service is set up to promote independence, provide high quality practical and emotional support, and to promote portable and sustainable outcomes. Who we're looking for You'll have a flexible and highly responsive approach to working, with relevant homelessness service experience. Due to the nature of travel between service areas, you will need to hold a full UK driving licence and have your own transport. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. We are facing diverse problems, so we need diverse people to tackle them. If you don't tick every single box but feel passionate about this role, we still encourage you to apply. You might be exactly who we need! About Us Established in 1989, CCP is a registered charity propelled by an unwavering commitment to addressing homelessness, family breakdown and social exclusion. Over the years, we've made tangible impacts in communities across Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, South Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire, Dorset and Devon. CCP is committed to your progression. With comprehensive training, a range of benefits and a welcoming workplace, you'll join a community of seasoned professionals who are genuinely excited about supporting your progress. We're an Investors in People Gold accredited employer, committed to making the workplace better for you. We look for people who embody our SPIRIT values: <ul><li>Showing gratitude and appreciation of others</li><li>Demonstrating personal and professional pride</li><li>Integrity is everything</li><li>Reflect and learn</li><li>Continuous improvement</li><li>Take your best self wherever you go</li></ul>Come and join a charity focused on people rather than profit - click apply now! Position: Team Manager - Homelessness Prevention Service (992) Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent Location: Worcester Pay: £26,550pa (Band D) Closing Date: 25th September 2025 - CCP reserves the right to close the job advert early if needed. CCP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. Our robust Safeguarding Policy guides our recruitment process. We adopt a consistent and thorough process of safer recruitment to ensure that people who are unsuitable to work with children, young people and adults are prevented from doing so. We believe in the rehabilitative power of employment and working toward a purpose, so a prior conviction will not necessarily prevent you from joining CCP. Please note this role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and also an enhanced check by the Disclosure &amp; Barring Services, paid for by CCP. Please review the attached job attachments for further insights. ^Annual Leave entitlement will be pro-rata for Part-time staff. Working on public holidays due to a rota pattern will be compensated with time off in lieu. An extra day of leave accrues for each completed financial year (capped at 5). Purchasing additional holidays is capped at 5 per year. ^^Contracted staff only. Business mileage (45p a mile) is paid for any daily miles over and above the distance from your home to the allocated workplace location and back. You'll need a well-maintained vehicle with valid tax, MOT and Insurance covering business use. INDHP

Detailed job description and main responsibilities See attached detailed job description and person specification: Staff benefits <ul><li>Pay Enhancements - 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.</li><li>27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years</li><li>Excellent pension</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Salary sacrifice car scheme</li><li>Wellbeing programme</li></ul>Blue Light Card Discounts Person specification Knowledge Essential criteria <ul><li>experience and understanding of mental health and/dual diagnoisis</li><li>experience of working in a community setting</li></ul>Desirable criteria <ul><li>experience of the homeless sector</li></ul>Experience Essential criteria <ul><li>qualification in relevant profession</li></ul>Desirable criteria <ul><li>post qualification experience working with complex mental health needs</li></ul>Important Information about working for GMMH: All positions within the Trust are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, for further information on the checks required please visit the NHS Employers website <a href="http://www.nhsemployers.org" target="_blank">www.nhsemployers.org</a> The Trust mandates all post holders who require a DBS for their role to subscribe to the DBS Update Service. You will be required to enrol for this service for a fee of £16 per year and maintain registration throughout your employment with GMMH. Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts at Greater Manchester Mental Health who have direct experience of mental health, learning disability or drug and alcohol services either as a service user or a carer. The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, and we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities. If you would like to have an informal chat about the recruitment process for this role or would value some additional support, we'd love to hear from you. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) when writing job applications A candidate may utilise the help of AI when writing job application. The assessment of an application is made on its entirety and most times AI-generated content does not fully grasp the context and requirements of the job one applies for thus producing inaccurate and misleading information, especially in the supporting statement section of an application that can lack real life examples of one's achievements, success and challenges. We have added a disclaimer to our application process advising that the use of AI is monitored. GMMH reserves the right to follow up with a candidate at the interview on specific responses and those examples used in the supporting statement to explore it further. Sponsorship We are proud to be an approved sponsor for the Skilled Worker visa. Applications from individuals who require sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. Please be aware that not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible roles and salary requirements on the UK Government's website - click here. If you are offered a role with us and you require sponsorship, we will check your eligibility in line with the information on the above website. Your offer of employment could be withdrawn if the role is not eligible for sponsorship, and you are not otherwise able to evidence your right to work in the UK. The Home Office introduces new changes from 22/07/2025 that impact the health and care sector, you may wish to familiarise with it here. Do you have experience outside the NHS? We want to attract and retain people with diverse skills and experience, to deliver inclusive healthcare services to our communities. We will consider relevant experience outside the NHS to calculate your salary on appointment. Please contact our Recruitment Team for more information. **Please note, this vacancy may be closed at any time if sufficient applications have been received** Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Documents to download <ul> <li> job description and person specification (PDF, 273.3KB) </li> <li> Important Candidate information (PDF, 2.5MB) </li> </ul>

Homeless Mental Health Practitioner

The Vacancy PART TIME - 24hrs Weekend worker - Saturday and Sunday 12 hour shifts 7.00am - 7.30pm 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 Recovery Worker

The Vacancy FULL TIME - 37hrs Portsmouth Young People Services provides supported accommodation for up to 83 young people between the age of 16 and 25, including care leavers and looked after children. The service operates across three locations, each is tailored to the needs of the clients and offer various levels of support. Our aim is to support to young people with their individual needs to enable then to gain life skills to move on to lower or independent supported living. This is a fast paced, energetic service. If you're looking for an exciting role, where you'll be making a difference in the lives of those you support then this is the role for you! JOB PURPOSE To lead on the case management of clients and be part of a team that supports them in keeping them safe and helping them achieve their goals. To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES <ul> <li>To assess the needs of each client, helping to develop their individual support plan to achieve their goals</li> <li>To produce and regularly review comprehensive client-based risk assessments</li> <li>To manage a caseload of clients on a one-to-one basis </li> <li>To support clients to gain and/or maintain accommodation or achieve outcomes defined by the service specification</li> <li>To engage with local authorities, health providers and other agencies, creating and maintaining constructive working relationships to maximise the opportunities available to clients</li> <li>To lead on client activities to help them gain practical life skills and encourage their engagement with the running of the service</li> <li>To support clients with managing their finances, paying rent, managing arrears and accessing benefits</li> <li>To encourage and signpost clients to the local community and to resources relevant to their aspirations including education, training, employment activity or volunteering </li> <li>To support clients in trauma informed and psychologically informed ways</li> <li>To adhere to safeguarding responsibilities, following our safeguarding policy and procedure</li> <li>To help maintain health and safety, ensuring clients, visitors and buildings are safe in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, policy and procedures</li> <li>To provide basic first aid assistance until help arrives (full training is provided)</li> <li>To work confidently and efficiently when lone working</li> <li>To maintain accurate records on our client management system and ensure these are stored in line with GDPR</li> <li>To maintain confidentiality</li> <li>To represent the organisation in a professional manner </li> <li>To carry out any other reasonable duties required in the interest of the organisation</li></ul>ROLE REQUIREMENTS <ul> <li>This role will require an Enhanced with Barred List(s) disclosure and barring service check is a requirement for this role. This would be completed on appointment of the role</li> <li>This role will require a full drivers' licence and access to a vehicle</li> <li>This role will require you to work flexibly across several sites </li> <li>This role will require you to work with clients on a one-to-one basis</li> <li>This role will require you to work nights and/or weekends</li> <li>This role will require you to lone work</li></ul>ESSENTIAL CRITERIA <ul> <li>Strong communication skills, both verbal and written</li> <li>Clear verbal and written English </li> <li>Good keyboard skills for data inputting</li> <li>Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word</li> <li>Confident and assertive manner</li> <li>Ability to self-motivate as you will work on your own</li> <li>Effective team working </li> <li>Ability to respond calmly to crisis</li> <li>Deal promptly with and effectively react to challenging situations</li> <li>Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues</li></ul>DESIRABLE CRITERIA <ul> <li>Experience of managing a caseload of clients </li> <li>Understanding of risk assessment and person-centred, outcomes-based delivery</li> <li>Understanding of the support needs of people experiencing homelessness or those with complex needs</li> <li>Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies, housing regulations and the benefits system</li></ul>We reserve the right to close our adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible. About Us We offer support to people who are homeless, vulnerable or at risk of becoming homeless and need help rebuilding their lives for a brighter future. Our services include safe, flexible and reliable client led housing and support with a focus on reducing homelessness, improving health and wellbeing and building on individual's skills and resilience to break the cycle of homelessness, poverty and exclusion. We work in partnership with multiple agencies and authorities to deliver support and accommodation needs across Berkshire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Dorset. We are dedicated to safeguarding all young people and adults with our services. We follow safer recruitment practices for all our vacancies to assure that all successful candidates are suitable to work with our clients. We're committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that embodies our values and promotes a tolerant and respectful environment where everyone can feel empowered to succeed. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and will support with any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. Our vision To be a safety net for people in tough times and the springboard to a brighter future. Our mission To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. Our values Everyone matters We know we're stronger together We do the right things, for the right reasons We never give up Our Gallery Previous Next Our Benefits Extra mile awards Pension with life cover Blue Light Card Champions of equality Employee assistance programme Staff discounts via Wider Wallet Dedication to wellbeing GP helpline Length of service awards Generous and flexible holiday Refer a friend scheme

At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work. Job overview The post holder will be a key member of the Integrated Neighbourhood teams, in which you will case manage complex patient who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. They will be responsible for the smooth operation of co-ordinating complex multi-disciplinary team meetings and working as an autonomous practitioner within their specialty area. The post holder will be the link between primary care and key core provider services within the locality. You will be working with General Practitioners, Practice staff, Community services from ELHT, Advanced Nurse Practitioner(s) (where in post), specialist services and partner professionals and agencies from within and beyond the INT to build high impact partnerships and drive transformation. You will be developing and promote a case management approach to care and promoting the benefits of coordinated, holistic care for patients and facilitating this process through the facilitation, organisation and planning of multi-disciplinary team meetings. You will need to be appropriately trained to understand holistic care planning and deliver quality patient centred service. Main duties of the job The post holder provides a case management approach for patient with complex need in the community who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless. This post holder will work with the Integrated Neighbourhood team. The post holder will work in the community, assessing patients in the own environments, to provide the best possible patient outcomes. They will ensure collaborative working across divisions, with General Practitioners, partner professionals and agencies to secure care in the community sooner with positive outcomes for patients with complex needs. The post holder will provide the leadership, direction, for effective and efficient service delivery and will support the manger in the delivery of strategic and organisational initiatives and priorities, and reducing avoidable bed days/admissions, whilst maintaining high standards of clinical practice and professional conduct. Car driver with access to a vehicle is essential Please refer to job description for full details. Working for our organisation Established in 2003, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute and community healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen. The organisation puts safety and quality at the heart of everything we do, invests in and develops its workforce, works with key stakeholders to develop effective partnerships and encourages innovation and pathway reform to deliver best practice. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements. Detailed job description and main responsibilities <ol><li>Work within the model of the INT, providing leadership and support on the matters relating to admission avoidance and the transfer of care.</li></ol> <ol><li>Work closely with all services. Integrating working practices to streamline processes, share knowledge; and benefit patient experience and outcomes.</li></ol> <ol><li>Contribute to the development and provision of a responsive and proactive neighbourhood locality based approach to the prevention of avoidable hospital admissions. To identify and mobilise interventions to reduce risk and maintain patients in the community and supporting them find appropriate accommodation working alongside our housing colleagues and partner services.</li></ol> <ol><li>Act as a resource and first point of contact for clinicians. To help improve communication and consistency of care for patients receiving a number of different services and or requiring additional support to minimise risk of admission as identified by risk profiling, case finding and local intelligence.</li></ol> <ol><li>Ensure the coordination, planning and delivery of regular multi disciplinary team meetings happens.</li></ol> <ol><li>Chair complex multidisciplinary meetings, ensuring all documentation is recorded regarding outcomes, facilitate the process of agreeing a case manager and case management approach.</li></ol> <ol><li>Support case managers in setting up of meetings and liaising with appropriate services and the patient and carers where relevant.</li><li>To utilise clinical expertise to facilitate care closer to home and promoting a holistic, multi agency response to case management to meet the patients needs. 9.Engage proactively with key stakeholders (for example General Practitioners, Advanced Practitioners, the Integrated Neighbourhood Teams, specialist services, Social Services, independent/ private sector providers and ICAT/ IHSS) to identify patients who require supportive intervention and case management to prevent avoidable hospital admission and enable safe quality of acre to those individuals. <ol><li>To follow the progress of those patients identified on case management registers from the localities who are admitted to acute care and support an early transfer to community once the patient's condition has stabilised, liaising with hospital staff and members of the integrated team and key partners to reduce the risks associated with transfer of care.</li></ol> <ol><li>To assess, receive and review data regarding patients who regularly attend/ are admitted to acute care, liaising with patients; and relatives/ carers as appropriate; the integrated neighbourhood team and key stakeholders to develop a holistic case management approach to support individuals to remain independent and prevent avoidable readmission.</li></ol> <ol><li>To be involved with and support the development and on going maintenance of data management systems.</li></ol> <ol><li>Contribute to the development and implementation of systems and processes that ensure the needs of disadvantaged groups are identified and progressed.</li></ol> <ol><li>Contribute to training and/or development activities within and beyond the Division to raise awareness of community provision, capacity and capability.</li></ol> <ol><li>Actively promote a focus on self-care/management to reduce reliance on services and increase levels of independence within the patient population.</li></ol> <ol><li>Work in collaboration with the integrated neighbourhood team to provide information, prepare patients and their families/ carers for changes in the patients' condition and actively encourage and support decision making and choice for end of life care including the use of fast track and CHC processes.</li></ol> <ol><li>Prioritise and manage own workload to ensure responsive care/interventions by staff with the level of skill and competence to meet patient need and provide advice and support to team members regarding the care/ management plan.</li></ol> <ol><li>Responsibility for the post holder to ensure the smooth running of the MDT meetings occurs and meets planned objectives.</li></ol> <ol><li>Ensure own leadership style facilitates effective communication, collaboration and motivation of staff and partners to promote an integrated and holistic approach to the management of future care for patients and carers.</li></ol></li></ol> Person specification Person Spec Essential criteria <ul><li>RGN/ RMN/ HCPC registered therapist/ social worker</li><li>Evidence of recent professional development</li><li>Post registration experience</li><li>Understanding of a case management approach</li><li>Ability to demonstrate evidence of working holistically to deliver person centred care</li><li>Understanding of self management and self care principles</li><li>Community care legislation. Health and Social Care policy including Mental Capacity. Current developments in Integrated Neighborhood team (e.g. NHS 10 year plan)</li><li>Up to date clinical knowledge. Including evidence based practice for long term conditions management.</li></ul>Desirable criteria <ul><li>Leadership qualifications</li><li>Management Qualifications</li><li>recent community experience or rehabilitation experience.</li><li>Experience of being a case manager</li><li>Knowledge of health promotion/education/hospital avoidance.</li><li>Non-medical prescribing and/or clinical examination and/or clinical diagnostic CPD module</li></ul>Dear Potential Applicant, It is important you are made aware of the following as regards your application to East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust <ul><li>Please note that the salary advertised is for full time hours. If this post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be pro-rata. For posts on Agenda for Change pay-scales, new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.</li><li>This vacancy may close before the closing date if the recruiting manager deems sufficient applications have been received. Therefore it is advised to complete your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.</li><li>Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.</li><li>Please note that shortlisting is completed anonymously with candidates being assessed against the essential criteria for the post. Therefore only applicants, who can clearly demonstrate how they meet our person specification criteria in their application, will be short-listed.</li></ul>Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS) If the role you are applying for is identified as either controlled or regulated activity as defined in in the Safeguarding vulnerable Groups Act (2006) any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check being obtained. The healthcare sector is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. In line with other NHS organisations in the North West Region, the Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Candidates can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months as a deduction from the monthly salary. However, if you are applying for a post as a BANK worker, the payment must be made in full at the time of employment checks. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed. The cost of an Enhanced Disclosure will be £55.38 and for a Standard Disclosure will be £27.38. This cost is not applicable for a Volunteer post The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. In addition, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first-class service to the recruitment of people into positions of trust. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background. We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that ELHT has an under-representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit. Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible. By telephone 01254 732075 or email <a href="mailto:admin.recruitment@elht.nhs.uk" target="_blank">admin.recruitment@elht.nhs.uk</a> or write to Employment Services, Parkview Offices, Haslingden Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HH Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Documents to download <ul> <li> JD and Person Spec (PDF, 328.4KB) </li> <li> Privacy Notice (PDF, 305.1KB) </li> <li> Benefits of working at ELHT (PDF, 1.2MB) </li> <li> Additional Candidate information 2024 (PDF, 408.6KB) </li> </ul>

Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history: Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary's, Queen Charlotte's &amp; Chelsea and Western Eye. With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career. We are an NHS Trust of approximately 16,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year. We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities. With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education. We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health. Job overview Are you a motivated, dynamic, and enthusiastic housing officer with significant experience of working with people that are homeless or rough sleeping? Would you like to work within an acute hospital supporting patients that are homeless or at risk of homelessness? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to be involved in our specialist Homeless Health team at a critical time in its development. We have a Band 5 Homeless Health Housing Coordinator post within the team that we are recruiting to as we are awaiting news as to whether our team will be funded beyond its initial 3 year term. The Homeless Health team is multi-disciplinary and operates a reactive and fast- moving service. It aims to provide enhanced inpatient care and ensure safe, appropriate, and sustainable hospital discharges that meet the needs of individual homeless patients. Through this approach, the team also aims to reduce delayed and premature discharges, and reduce unscheduled admissions, repeat admissions and A&amp;E attendances. You will receive specialist support from a multi disciplinary network of partners and stakeholders and supervision from within the Imperial Homeless Health team. Main duties of the job The post holder will work with patients on our wards, in Accident and Emergency (A&amp;E) and may need to outreach into the community to support patients post discharge for follow ups. The post holder will be expected to work on site Monday to Friday. The post holder will undertake detailed housing assessments that will help prove a patient's homelessness, eligibility, priority for housing and established local connection. The post holder will escort patients to Housing Options departments to provide advocacy as necessary. The post holder will build relationships and liaise with Local Authorities Housing departments to achieve the best results for the patients. Working for our organisation At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. Detailed job description and main responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert. Person specification Education/Qualifications Essential criteria <ul><li>Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.</li><li>Good general knowledge base in the health issues surrounding homeless people e.g. mental health, drug and alcohol misuse, impact of health needs of no recourse to public funds patients.</li></ul>Desirable criteria <ul><li>Completed formal education / specialist course in a relevant area e.g. addictions.</li></ul>Experience Essential criteria <ul><li>Direct work experience with homeless clients or clients with addictions</li><li>Experience of independent practice with homeless people and within a team</li><li>Experience of case management</li><li>Experience of working in partnership and negotiating with a wide variety of agencies</li><li>Experience of dealing with complex housing issues</li></ul>Desirable criteria <ul><li>Experience of working in partnership with voluntary/ statutory agencies</li><li>Experience of working in partnership with voluntary/ statutory agencies</li><li>Experience of working directly with statutory homeless agencies e.g. Local Authority Homeless Persons Units</li></ul>Skills Essential criteria <ul><li>Good IT skills (WORD, POWERPOINT etc.)</li><li>Highly developed written communication skills</li></ul>Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process. If you are shortlisted you will be contacted by email and text message (if you provide a mobile contact number). Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Documents to download <ul> <li> Job description (PDF, 606.2KB) </li> <li> FRF Form (PDF, 528.0KB) </li> <li> Our Strategy 2023-25 (PDF, 230.4KB) </li> </ul>

Homeless Health Housing Coordinator

Job description Part Time 22.5 hours per week, Fixed Term for 18 months. Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Bristol City Council is seeking a dynamic and dedicated professional to join our Youth Homelessness Prevention team. This strategic role is pivotal in promoting and supporting the Council's objective of improving accommodation transitions for those leaving care. This is an exciting new role, funded by a Department for Education grant to promote innovative solutions to prevent care leaver homelessness. The role will focus on developing better systems across housing and children's social care to achieve systemic change which maintains improved outcomes for care leavers. This will include creating multi-agency meetings / forums, scrutiny of data to understand our child in care population and future accommodation commissioning needs, understanding the holistic needs of children approaching 18, championing them within the accommodation pathway, creating systems to prioritise the right young people for in demand accommodation, quality assurance of practice around care leaver accommodation and homelessness, and full review and implementation of the Joint Housing Protocol for Care Leavers. You will work alongside commissioners to lead on our innovative project to house care leavers in shared supported housing, matching young people to the accommodation and holding risk management / provider meetings as required. The role will be managed within the Youth Homelessness Prevention Project team, working across both City Hall and B-Bond offices, to achieve the balance between strategic and operational work that the post requires. We are looking for someone who can successfully bring stakeholders together to improve accommodation transitions for young people leaving care. You will be able to confidently act as a champion for best outcomes for care leavers in relation to accommodation and will be able to lead challenging negotiations with a range of partners across differing priorities, including developing and delivering training and briefing sessions across a multi-agency workforce. You will have well developed skills in data analysis (including use of large spreadsheets and various databases) and report writing, an understanding of commissioning processes, and will be able to identify and address operational gaps in service delivery in the context of youth housing. You will also have an excellent understanding of the challenges, needs and risks that affect young people in and leaving care and will act as an advocate for young people leaving care, working in a tenacious, creative and dynamic way to find bespoke solutions to meet their housing needs. Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check. Why Bristol City Council? At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working. Join us and you'll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you'll be working in a supportive environment where you'll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future. How do I apply? If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below. To be shortlisted for interview you'll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application. For permanent Bristol City Council employees, this post will be a secondment. For employees who are currently on a fixed term contract with Bristol City Council, the secondment must not extend beyond the end of the fixed term period to ensure there is a substantive post to return to. If you are currently a casual worker or a member of an employment agency (currently working with Bristol City Council) this post will be a fixed term contract. We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career. Should you wish to have an informal discussion about the role prior to application, please contact Jo Essex - Service Manager for Care Leavers: <a href="mailto:Jo.Essex@bristol.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jo.Essex@bristol.gov.uk</a> Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We 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.

Through Care Homelessness Prevention Manager

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

Place and Economic Growth Communities Directorate Senior Homelessness Prevention Officer Ref: 000931 Contract: Permanent Salary: £42,839 - £47,181 per annum (Grade 8) Hours: 36.66 per week Based: The Office is based at Civic Centre, West Street, Oldham, OL1 1UT Closing Date: Sunday 7th September 2025 Shortlisting &amp; Interview Dates: TBC. Role Overview: <ul><li>Supervisory responsibility for the Homelessness Prevention Officers, leading on all aspects of the supervision and Learning and Development of staff.</li><li>To provide legal and case management advice and guidance to the Homelessness Prevention Officers ensuring that a consistent, high quality service is provided that meets the Council's statutory obligations.</li><li>To undertake joint working with a range of partner agencies aimed at effectively preventing and relieving homelessness.</li><li>Contribute to the Council's overall budget reduction programme by ensuring the effective prevention of homelessness through early intervention and proactive casework management. </li></ul>Key Requirements: <ul><li>To maintain up to date, excellent knowledge of homelessness legislation, the Code of Guidance and associated legislation and case law in order to:</li><li>Assess applications from people who approach the authority as homeless</li><li>Make decisions relating to the authority's duties and responsibilities towards them under provisions contained within Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended by the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017).</li><li>To monitor and ensure compliance with service performance standards and the needs of customers. Ensure services and accommodation complies with Health and Service Legislation, Equality and Diversity, and other statutory guidelines</li><li>To be responsible for the ongoing development of operational procedures in relation to homelessness prevention, ensuring they are up to date, in line with legislation, the code of guidance and which support best practice.</li><li>Deliver team meetings and training programmes that meet the needs of the team and other sections and agencies involved in the Housing Options Oldham service and support processes.</li><li>To provide specialist advice to partner agencies on homelessness legislation and related issues, including guiding decisions which may be subject to legal challenge or scrutiny.</li><li>To represent the organisation and service at local and regional level in order to develop integrated approaches to combating homelessness.</li><li>To represent the service at multi-agency forums including but not limited to MARAC and MAPPA.</li><li>To deal with and direct complex casework and respond accordingly to enquiries from elected member, partners and customers.</li><li>Lead on the performance management of the team ensuring that they have a clear awareness of the organisational aims and objectives and also having a clear awareness of their personal targets and those of the service.</li><li>To prepare and present reports relating to the service to senior management meetings and to other groups.</li></ul>If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the 'About You' or 'Supporting Statement' section of your application. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and therefore expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. About Us: We want Oldham to have vibrant, safe neighbourhoods where people are proud to live with opportunities for healthier, more fulfilled lives; and a sustainable, thriving economy. As we look to the future, the challenges may be significant, but so are the opportunities. We've identified three missions with our residents and partners, focusing on what will deliver the biggest impact: A Great Place to Live, Healthier, Happier Lives, and Green and Growing. We're looking for candidates who will support us to achieve our ambitions and we encourage you to download our Corporate Plan: Ready for the Future and our Oldham Plan for further information. Our Values and Behaviours: By driving innovation, investing in our people, and championing our communities, we will ensure that Oldham continues to be a place where everyone can live their best life. To support this, we have three core values which define who we are and how we operate. These are 'Proud, Ambitious, and Together', and they shape our culture, inform our decisions, and inspire us to deliver on our commitments to the people of Oldham. We have translated these values into five behaviours which guide our actions and are the standards we hold ourselves to, day in and day out: <ul><li>Work with a resident focus </li><li>Support local leaders</li><li>Committed to the borough</li><li>Delivery high performance</li><li>Take ownership and drive change</li></ul>You can find out more about our values and behaviours on our greater.jobs Oldham page Our Benefits Package: At Oldham Council we offer a great benefits package for our employees, which includes the following: <ul><li>25 days annual leave which increases after 5 and 10-years' service</li><li>The option to purchase additional annual leave. </li><li>An attractive LGPS benefit pension scheme with the option to make shared cost additional voluntary contributions. </li><li>Discounted gym membership with Oldham Active. </li><li>Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating-out, eating-in, travel, motoring and more.</li><li>Salary sacrifice scheme for home and electronics and Cycle to Work. </li><li>Wellbeing support, including a Mental Health First Aider network and an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support.</li><li>Staff recognition and celebration events.</li><li>Peer support groups</li></ul>Inclusive Recruitment: We work closely with employees to help them work at their best, including making adjustments such as flexible working, describing available working patterns, providing equipment or making changes to the workplace. If you're an applicant with disabilities and have previously been in or currently in care, a carer or someone who has served in the Armed Forces and you meet the essential criteria of the role, you are guaranteed to reach the first stage of assessment under ourGuaranteed Assessment Scheme. Data and Privacy: For details of how we use your data please see our privacy notice. Important Information: Please note that should a vacancy that has been released for internal or external recruitment be deemed suitable for a current employee at risk of redundancy, it can be pulled back at any point, up to the post being formally offered to a candidate who is not at risk of redundancy. While we embrace the use of AI as an innovative tool to maximise our services at Oldham Council, we are looking for authenticity in applications we receive. We therefore ask you to think carefully if choosing to use AI when completing your application and ask that you ensure you read all instructions carefully and that your application is written by you and reflects your skills, knowledge and enthusiasm.

Senior Homelessness Prevention Officer

The Vacancy FULL TIME - 37hrs Driver with own car preferred as will need to travel between various accommodation across the city Southampton Young People provides supported accommodation for up to 20 people between the age of 16 and 21, including care leavers and looked after children. The service operates across various locations in Southampton, each is tailored to the needs of the clients and offer various levels of support. Our aim is to support young people with their individual needs to enable them to gain life skills to move on to long term, lower or independent supported living. This is a fast paced, energetic service. If you are looking for an exciting role, where you will be making a difference in the lives of those you support then this is the role for you! JOB PURPOSE To lead on the case management of clients and be part of a team that supports them in keeping them safe and helping them achieve their goals. To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES <ul> <li>To assess the needs of each client, helping to develop their individual support plan to achieve their goals</li> <li>To produce and regularly review comprehensive client-based risk assessments</li> <li>To manage a caseload of clients on a one-to-one basis </li> <li>To support clients to gain and/or maintain accommodation or achieve outcomes defined by the service specification</li> <li>To engage with local authorities, health providers and other agencies, creating and maintaining constructive working relationships to maximise the opportunities available to clients</li> <li>To lead on client activities to help them gain practical life skills and encourage their engagement with the running of the service</li> <li>To support clients with managing their finances, paying rent, managing arrears and accessing benefits</li> <li>To encourage and signpost clients to the local community and to resources relevant to their aspirations including education, training, employment activity or volunteering </li> <li>To support clients in trauma informed and psychologically informed ways</li> <li>To adhere to safeguarding responsibilities, following our safeguarding policy and procedure</li> <li>To help maintain health and safety, ensuring clients, visitors and buildings are safe in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, policy and procedures</li> <li>To provide basic first aid assistance until help arrives (full training is provided)</li> <li>To work confidently and efficiently when lone working</li> <li>To maintain accurate records on our client management system and ensure these are stored in line with GDPR</li> <li>To maintain confidentiality</li> <li>To represent the organisation in a professional manner </li> <li>To carry out any other reasonable duties required in the interest of the organisation</li></ul>ROLE REQUIREMENTS <ul> <li>This role will require an Enhanced with Barred List(s) disclosure and barring service check is a requirement for this role. This would be completed on appointment of the role</li> <li>This role may require a full drivers' licence and access to a vehicle</li> <li>This role 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

Homeless Recovery Worker (Young People)

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>

Single Homelessness Commissioning Manager

The Vacancy Full time - 37 hrs - FTC Working on a rota basis, 10am to 6pm 5 days a week, will include working some weekends. Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you are able to empower people every day to develop their skills and move towards independence? Do you enjoy working in an environment where every day is different to the next? Then this could be the role for you. You will be working as part of a team across three services in Portsmouth to provide support to our homeless clients. You will love helping others and enjoy supporting individuals to achieve their goals and to become more independent. Your positive attitude towards your work and others will help to contribute to a great working environment. You will have a calm and personable manner and be able to handle potentially difficult situations. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES <ul> <li>You will have your own caseload of clients to manage and will work with them on a one to one basis. You will identify their needs by listening to them and put together a client needs assessment and manage risks.</li> <li>Carrying out housing management duties such as collecting service charges at various locations</li> <li>Covering Health and Safety duties at various locations</li> <li>Support to move clients on from accommodation services to suitable accommodation options</li> <li>You will mediate and or negotiate with existing housing providers to help prevent homelessness</li> <li>You will help and support individuals by providing advice on housing, welfare benefits, rent deposits and household goods via a variety of schemes.</li> <li>You will help clients with the practicalities of moving to new accommodation, such as contacting energy suppliers</li> <li>You will encourage individuals to develop practical skills such as budgeting, shopping, cooking, housework, laundry, personal health and hygiene</li> <li>Carrying out drop in sessions at designated locations.</li> <li>Liaise with colleges, training agencies, employers to help clients to gain access to education, find work or maintain their benefit entitlement</li> <li>Advise client on appropriate agencies to contact i.e. debt and housing issues</li> <li>Travel and cover services across a geographical patch as and when required</li> <li>Any other reasonable duties required in the interest of the organisation</li></ul>ESSENTIAL CRITERIA FOR ROLE (Minimum requirements on appointment to this job) Previous experience in this sector is not essential but you will be able to demonstrate a real passion for wanting to work with vulnerable people in the homeless sector. Our values will be aligned to your own ethics and ideals and you will be committed to changing the life of others for the better. <ul> <li>Clear verbal and written English</li> <li>Good IT and keyboard skills</li> <li>Polite, assertive manner, ability to self -motivate</li> <li>Passion for working in a client/customer facing role</li> <li>Knowledge of the benefits system and tenancy legislation</li> <li>Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues</li> <li>Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies</li> <li>Flexible approach to what is required from the role</li></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

Job summary Heart of Bath are looking for a part time Homeless Health Outreach Advanced Nurse Practitioner to work 12 hours per week over 3 mornings. We are a Practice based across 2 sites in theCity of Bath. We have a diverse team of clinical and non-clinical staff whowork together to provide care for our 26,500 patients and provide care for Julian House. The post holder will be responsible for providing health assessment and nursing care for homeless people who have long term health issues who are not regularly accessing primary care services. The role includes ensuring patients are registered with primary care services and are supported to attend appointments to meet their health needs and access preventative care. Main duties of the job Main responsibilities: <ul><li>Provision of appropriate and regular screening assessments based on current research in relation to the health needs and problems of homeless people.</li> <li>Management of chronic diseases</li></ul><ul><li>Health care triage, assessment and treatment</li></ul><ul><li>Patient advocacy, referral/linkage to primary care, support for medication adherence</li></ul><ul><li>Health education, support for chronic health conditions, and self-management goal setting and support</li> <li>Deliver proactive promotion of health services to the local homelessness community ensuring that they are aware of the services available to them</li></ul>About us Heart of Bath is a Practice based across 2 sites in the City of Bath. We have a diverse team of clinical and non-clinical staff who work together to provide care for our 26,500 patients and provide care for Julian House as well as care homes. We Offer competitive rates of pay, 6 weeks annual leave, NHS pension, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme. Job description Job responsibilities In this position you will carry out complex health assessments and identify health and social care needs to patients at the Julian House Homeless Centre. The post holder will be responsible for providing health assessment and nursing care for homeless people who have long term health issues who are not regularly accessing primary care services. The role includes ensuring patients are registered with primary care services and are supported to attend appointments to meet their health needs and access preventative care. Main responsibilities: <ul> <li>Provision of appropriate and regular screening assessments based on current research in relation to the health needs and problems of homeless people.</li><li>Management of chronic diseases</li></ul><ul> <li>Health care triage, assessment and treatment</li></ul><ul> <li>Patient advocacy, referral/linkage to primary care, support for medication adherence</li></ul><ul> <li>Health education, support for chronic health conditions, and self-management goal setting and support</li> <li>Deliver proactive promotion of health services to the local homelessness community ensuring that they are aware of the services available to them</li></ul>Job description Job responsibilities In this position you will carry out complex health assessments and identify health and social care needs to patients at the Julian House Homeless Centre. The post holder will be responsible for providing health assessment and nursing care for homeless people who have long term health issues who are not regularly accessing primary care services. The role includes ensuring patients are registered with primary care services and are supported to attend appointments to meet their health needs and access preventative care. Main responsibilities: <ul> <li>Provision of appropriate and regular screening assessments based on current research in relation to the health needs and problems of homeless people.</li><li>Management of chronic diseases</li></ul><ul> <li>Health care triage, assessment and treatment</li></ul><ul> <li>Patient advocacy, referral/linkage to primary care, support for medication adherence</li></ul><ul> <li>Health education, support for chronic health conditions, and self-management goal setting and support</li> <li>Deliver proactive promotion of health services to the local homelessness community ensuring that they are aware of the services available to them</li></ul>Person Specification Qualifications Essential <ul> <li>Qualified Advanced Nurse Practitioner</li> </ul> Experience Essential <ul> <li>ANP Experience</li> </ul> Desirable <ul> <li>Outreach experience would be advantageous.</li> </ul>Person Specification Qualifications Essential <ul> <li>Qualified Advanced Nurse Practitioner</li> </ul> Experience Essential <ul> <li>ANP Experience</li> </ul> Desirable <ul> <li>Outreach experience would be advantageous.</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 Heart of Bath Medical Partnership Address 45 Upper Oldfield Park Bath BA2 3HT Employer's website

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