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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

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>

Homeless Outreach Case Manager

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

Place and Economic Growth Communities Directorate Homelessness Prevention Officer Ref: 000928 Contract: Permanent Salary: £34,434 - £38,220 per annum (Grade 6) Hours: 36.66 per week Based: The Office is based at Civic Centre, West Street, Oldham, OL1 1UT Closing Date: Monday 1st September 2025 Interview Dates: TBC. Role Overview: This role will deliver high quality, customer focused advice and support to people in Oldham who find themselves homeless or at risk of homelessness. This will include providing housing advice to people in the district and completing investigations into applications from customers who are at risk of homelessness as defined by the statutory duties under Housing Act 1996 Part VII, the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and relevant case law. The successful postholder will provide support to the Council in delivering its statutory homelessness duties by taking homeless applications in an effective manner and ensuring the council is legally compliant, and meeting performance targets and standards. Key Requirements: <ul><li>To provide a professional and effective housing options interview and homelessness investigation, taking a full application from customers and ensuring duties are carried out at the relevant stages within homelessness legislation.</li><li>To undertake detailed casework with customers who are homeless or threatened with homelessness. This includes an assessment of legal duties owed, housing and support needs, the production of Personal Housing Plans and consideration of all suitable interventions and potential solutions to prevent homelessness.</li><li>To write and issue all required notifications, letters of referral to other authorities where the customer's local connection lies elsewhere and outcome letters to advise the customer of the outcome of their initial interview. This includes 'minded to letters' and the drafting of the statutory s184 notification letters which must be approved by a manager before being sent.</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.

Homelessness Prevention Officer

You will be part of a team working with households presenting to the Housing Options Service who are threatened with homelessness to try and prevent them losing their accommodation, ensuring a comprehensive homelessness prevention service is offered. For those with no accommodation you will assist them with finding new accommodation. You will have a caseload of households that you will be responsible for, working with them to secure the best possible outcome to address their housing needs. You will work closely with other support services to ensure the best outcome for the household. You will carry out homelessness assessments in accordance with the Homelessness Reduction Act, 2017, carrying out prevention and relief duties and issuing notification letters. You will work closely with accommodation providers including those in the private sector to increase the supply of properties available to customers of the service. You will have excellent communication skills and will be able to manage customer expectations, working with customers to resolve their housing need. You will be able to work under pressure in a busy service, managing multiple demands and prioritising your workload to ensure that you meet statutory deadlines. If you have enquiries about the role, contact Steven Barnett (Principal Officer) at <a href="mailto:steven.barnett@salford.gov.uk" target="_blank">steven.barnett@salford.gov.uk</a> We will not be accepting candidates who require a sponsorship for this position. Want to know more about Salford? As an authority we are dedicated to improving the lives of our residents, and as an employer we are passionate about helping individuals to thrive in their work. We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture and are proud of our professional accreditations which champion this. Find out about our city as a place to live, work &amp; grow, and learn more about the amazing work we are doing. You'll also find out about the wealth of benefits we have to offer you here! Continuous Service commitment New employees can keep their service related benefits when moving between a whole host of public sector organisations within Greater Manchester, which include: Councils, NHS, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue, Transport for Greater Manchester, as well as many others under this scheme. Find out if this applies to you here. Guaranteed Assessment Schemes We have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex-military personnel by way of a Guaranteed Assessment Scheme. Our application forms ask you to indicate if you meet any of the criteria within this scheme, and so to find out more and if you qualify please click here. Privacy Statement and Data Protection Our core data protection obligations and commitments are set out in the council's primary Recruitment and Employment Privacy Notice which can be found at <a href="https://www.salford.gov.uk/gdpr" target="_blank">https://www.salford.gov.uk/gdpr</a> .

Principal - Homelessness &amp; Temporary Accommodation Contract: Fixed Term until 31/01/2027 The rising number of families and individuals being placed in Temporary Accommodation is a national crisis. We need somebody to help us to tackle this crisis in Greater Manchester. We're serious about fixing the housing crisis in Greater Manchester and addressing the substantial human and financial costs that come with rising placements into Temporary Accommodation. As part of the work of the Housing First Unit, we've developed the first ever Greater Manchester Temporary Accommodation Action Plan and we need someone to help turn this strategy into reality. That's where you come in. Your Role: As a member of the Greater Manchester Housing First Unit, you will play a critical role in delivering the GM Temporary Accommodation Action Plan by working with our Local Authorities to deliver on its 6 priorities: <ul><li>Improving our Data: Working with research colleagues to better understand Temporary Accommodation usage, spend and demographics.</li></ul><ul><li>Enhancing strategic Collaboration: Working with our Local Authorities to ensure our efforts to address temporary accommodation use have collective impact.</li></ul><ul><li>Developing and delivering New Supply models for temporary housing: working with Local Authorities and GMCA colleagues to develop new supply models that provide good value for money.</li></ul>You will oversee the project management of new supply programmes: ensuring both new and existing schemes deliver housing for people experiencing homelessness on time and on budget. <ul><li>Working to drive up Temporary Accommodation Standards: Working with GMCA Place colleagues and our Local Authorities to drive up housing standards through initiatives like the Good Landlord Charter.</li></ul><ul><li>Embedding Co-production in our work: ensuring that the voices and experiences of families who have been in temporary accommodation inform the projects emerging from the Action Plan.</li></ul><ul><li>Understanding and supporting the statutory homelessness Workforce: considering the extreme pressures faced by Local Authority housing options teams and ways in which we can support them.</li></ul>You will be our policy lead for temporary and emergency accommodation: driving forward our long-term vision for homelessness prevention in Greater Manchester. This is a meaningful role; you will be directly playing a part in a whole-system effort to reduce and prevent homelessness, working closely with local and national partners to tackle the worst effects of the housing crisis. The role is also incredibly collaborative; you will be a key contact for Local Authorities, national government partners and other stakeholders in Greater Manchester, as part GMCA's Housing First Unit. About You: The fact that the complexity of this work is appealing to you means that you're a systems thinker who is comfortable working within a complex environment with multiple private, public and third sector partners and you'll be keen to put your strong interpersonal and communication skills to the test. You will have a strong understanding of homelessness legislation and the work of Local Authorities in preventing homelessness and providing temporary and interim accommodation. You will thrive on the variety of managing multiple, complex programmes and projects and be excited by complex work that has an immediate social impact. You will have a good understanding of the housing sector and the role of private, social and other landlords in tackling homelessness. Whatever your circumstances, we're looking for someone with the core skills to hit the ground running, but we recognise that we will need to invest in the right candidate. You will be able to learn from and lean on the advice and expertise from across a wide range of experts from across the Housing First Unit and our Local Authorities. Taking this into account, we're really looking for someone who is: <ul><li>A leader: Able to drive forward an ambitious programme of work, whilst bringing people along on the journey.</li></ul><ul><li>Confident: Able to be assertive in achieving the aims of your projects and confident presenting to a wide range of audiences.</li></ul><ul><li>Organised and focused: the ability to stay on top of several complex projects with different timescales.</li></ul><ul><li>Personable: to make projects a success, you will need to secure the buy-in of a broad range of partners.</li></ul><ul><li>Resilient and persevering: success in this work is often hard-fought and definitely a marathon, not a sprint.</li></ul><ul><li>Passionate about tackling homelessness, poverty, inequality and disadvantage: enthusiasm and drive for social change, through reforming public services and working with communities.</li></ul>About us: As an employer, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is made up of a number of key Greater Manchester strategic functions and service providers including; Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS); Waste and Resources; Environment; Work and Skills; Research; Public Sector Reform; Police, Crime and Criminal Justice; Homelessness; the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub and the Commissioning Hub. We value the diversity of our employees, and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across Greater Manchester. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, Trans status and Non-binary identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability. To find out more about working for us please click here: <a href="https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/</a> Our offer: In return for your hard work, we offer our employees a competitive package as part of our offer that you can find out more about here: Greater Manchester Combined Authority - Home | greater.jobs Mandatory Information: Artificial Intelligence (AI) We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. However, we value human talent and are looking for passionate individuals to join our organisation. Please ensure you personally complete your application and read all the instructions carefully to maximise your chances of success. Applications that rely too heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting, however we understand that AI may be used as a reasonable adjustment, if using AI to support your application, please give a brief explanation why to help ensure fair selection process. Privacy Notice (Click here) Employees on the redeployment register will be given priority for any vacancies in the first instance. If employees are identified as a match from the register then the vacancy may be withdrawn or put on hold pending an outcome. For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK - if in doubt please visit the following link Employers' right to work checklist - GOV.UK (<a href="http://www.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.gov.uk</a>). Please note we are not a licenced sponsor. Hybrid working This role is part of GMCA's hybrid working scheme. As part of our commitment to 'Build Back Fairer' in Greater Manchester following the Covid-19 pandemic, we have evolved our management methods by trusting and empowering staff to deliver their work in the best way that suits the business and their individual needs, and supports health and wellbeing. Our hybrid working policy sets out a flexible approach, combining attendance at our [Manchester city centre office / Fire and Rescue service HQ in Swinton / other location] with remote working, typically from home; the location of work is primarily dictated by the needs of the business: 'Do what is right for you and the business on that day'. If appointed to the role you will work with your manager to agree and regularly review the best working pattern for you, your team and your work. GM Elevate Programme If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme within the last two years, please indicate this within the 'About You' or 'Supporting Statement' section of your application?

Principal - Homelessness and Temporary Accommodation

Grade: £49,282 - £53,460 Reporting line: Strategy Principal - Asylum, Migration &amp; Integration 1 year fixed-term role, with intention to extend subject to funding. Application deadline is 7th September 2025 Interviews: 17th &amp; 19th September 2025 This post is being readvertised, individuals who have already submitted an application during the first round of advertisement need not apply again. The Role The postholder will play a pivotal role in commissioning, leading and learning from our programmes and policy work designed to tackle migrant homelessness and rough sleeping in Greater Manchester. Acting as programme lead on interventions like the Restricted Eligibility Support Service (RESS) and GMCA's services targeting refugee homelessness, the postholder will be committed to the continuous improvement of our offer for non-UK nationals experiencing homelessness, whilst ensuring that the insight and learning from our responses contribute towards our wider aims for Public Service Reform in Greater Manchester. This role will also be responsible for driving relevant parts of the GMCA's Migration and Inclusion Strategy, embedding the migration programme within GM's Live Well and Housing First ambitions. This will include working to identify strategic, policy and practice opportunities to improve how non-UK national residents of Greater Manchester are supported to navigate vulnerability and find stable homes that enable them to live well and thrive. For this role it is essential that you have a comprehensive understanding of homelessness and rough sleeping, as well as the specific risks and complexities that make non-UK nationals more likely to experience it. You must have an understanding of how the immigration and asylum systems affect people's lives and impact on local systems. You must be able to think strategically across a range of policy areas, manage and continuously improve commissioned programmes, and engage with a wide range of stakeholders - including communities - to develop policy and deliver system change. You will be able to inspire confidence, provide credible leadership, work in a highly politicized environment, build and maintain relationships, motivate and drive delivery of changes at pace. You must be used to finding solutions and making decisions autonomously on difficult issues, working to tight and often changing timescales. You will be highly organized, able to prioritise your own work and work well across mixed teams. We encourage applications from people with migrant backgrounds and relevant lived experience. If you think you meet the essential criteria but have questions about the job, you can get in touch with Jennie. About us: As an employer, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is made up of a number of key Greater Manchester strategic functions and service providers including; Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS); Waste and Resources; Environment; Work and Skills; Research; Public Sector Reform; Police, Crime and Criminal Justice; Homelessness; the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub and the Commissioning Hub. We value the diversity of our employees, and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across Greater Manchester. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, Trans status and Non-binary identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability. To find out more about working for us please click here: <a href="https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/</a> Our offer: In return for your hard work, we offer our employees a competitive package as part of our offer that you can find out more about here: Greater Manchester Combined Authority - Home | greater.jobs Mandatory Information: Artificial Intelligence (AI) We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. However, we value human talent and are looking for passionate individuals to join our organisation. Please ensure you personally complete your application and read all the instructions carefully to maximise your chances of success. Applications that rely too heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting, however we understand that AI may be used as a reasonable adjustment, if using AI to support your application, please give a brief explanation why to help ensure fair selection process. Privacy Notice (Click here) Employees on the redeployment register will be given priority for any vacancies in the first instance. If employees are identified as a match from the register then the vacancy may be withdrawn or put on hold pending an outcome. For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK - if in doubt please visit the following link Employers' right to work checklist - GOV.UK (<a href="http://www.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.gov.uk</a>). Please note we are not a licenced sponsor. Hybrid working This role is part of GMCA's hybrid working scheme. As part of our commitment to 'Build Back Fairer' in Greater Manchester following the Covid-19 pandemic, we have evolved our management methods by trusting and empowering staff to deliver their work in the best way that suits the business and their individual needs, and supports health and wellbeing. Our hybrid working policy sets out a flexible approach, combining attendance at our [Manchester city centre office / Fire and Rescue service HQ in Swinton / other location] with remote working, typically from home; the location of work is primarily dictated by the needs of the business: 'Do what is right for you and the business on that day'. If appointed to the role you will work with your manager to agree and regularly review the best working pattern for you, your team and your work.

Migrant Homelessness Principal

The Vacancy x1 Permanent, Full-Time (37 hours per week) x1 Fixed-Term until March 2026, Full-Time (37 hours per week) Stockport Homes Group is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on building strong collaborative relationships locally, regionally and nationally. We are passionate about not only providing housing and building new homes in Stockport but helping to transform the lives of our customers. We aim to provide comfortable and affordable homes and engage customers and communities. We're looking for x2 Homeless Support Officers to join our Temporary Accommodation team, to support in the day to day running of the temporary accommodation schemes, maintaining a good standard of temporary accommodation, provided for homeless families, single men and single women, sited at 3 separate locations. This is a varied role, working on a shift basis and your time can be spent offering practical support and advice to promote customer independence and development. You will support customers in life skills training sessions in both formal and informal settings. In this rewarding role, you will have the opportunity to work alongside and support a diverse range of customers, assisting them into long term independent accommodation, inspiring people to make positive changes, realise their full potential and lead a fulfilled life. Candidates for this role will have good communication skills and a working knowledge of IT and Microsoft Office applications. You will have confidence in challenging behaviour/resistance in others and have previous experience and knowledge of providing a support/befriending service and a basic understanding of the benefits system. You will undertake 'on the job training' to understand the business and carry out key tasks which includes domestic duties, cleaning and preparing properties to be let after they have been vacated; and storing belongings in line with legal responsibilities. You will be required to work on a shift basis for this role. Shifts include 8-4, 9-5, 10-5.30, 2pm-10pm and weekend working (a rolling rota of 1 in 6 weekends). The SHG "Be You" approach sums up our belief that everyone has the right to be who they are, and to be that person at work, in line with SHG's Values. We're always looking to improve diversity within our teams to enhance this culture and to be truly representative of the communities we work in. We understand that if you don't meet every requirement, you may be hesitant to apply but we still want to hear from you and encourage you to submit an application detailing your experiences, achievements, and the value you can bring to our team. This role will be on Skylight terms and conditions. The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory enhanced clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service. If you require any reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please contact the People &amp; OD Team on <a href="mailto:humanresources@stockporthomes.org" target="_blank">humanresources@stockporthomes.org</a>. Please note: We encourage you to apply early! We will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on a rolling basis throughout the campaign so we may close the advert sooner if we find the right candidate. About Us Welcome to Stockport Homes Group (SHG), an umbrella organisation for four, socially responsible interdependent companies within the housing sector. What makes us unique is our vision: one where entrepreneurship and commercialisation go hand in hand with social impact. We are Stockport's largest landlord, managing over 12,000 properties on behalf of Stockport Council and Private Landlords, as well as our own growing portfolio of new build homes. As builders, landlords, architects and developers we believe in collective responsibility for more affordable housing. Equally, through a commitment to a range of wrap around services we look for ways to improve people's lives: from advice and support on health and wellbeing, to employment, educational opportunities and help in the home. All our profit is reinvested within the group to maximise opportunities for those who most need our help. Companies within SHG: Stockport Homes - Stockport Homes was formed in 2005, to manage housing stock across Stockport on behalf of Stockport Council. As a limited company, we operate as an ALMO which is an 'Arm's length management organisation', so whilst the company is owned by the Council, we operate independently on day-to-day matters and in delivering services to our customers. We are committed to providing quality homes across Stockport and listening to the voice of our customers to continually improve our services. Three Sixty - Three Sixty delivers innovative, high-quality construction, maintenance and facilities management services across Stockport, Greater Manchester and Cheshire. We are trades people who operate with a friendly, community-led approach. We get the balance right between excellent customer service and service delivery. We take pride in giving back to our local communities and each year we Gift Aid our profits to SKylight to support the work they do to help Stockport and the borough thrive. Skylight - SKylight is a Charitable Community Benefit Society, established in 2018, dedicated to transforming lives in Stockport. We work closely with local communities to support people into employment, alleviate poverty and enhance digital skills. Our services help individuals live independently while fostering strong community networks, particularly for those facing disadvantages. We are proud to contribute to making Stockport a great place to live and work. Viaduct Housing Partnership - Formed in 2017, Viaduct is a development partnership between Stockport Homes Group and Stockport Council, focusing on building more affordable homes in Stockport. SHG is proud to be an award-winning organisation dedicated to transforming the lives and communities of our customers and as a public-private sector fusion, SHG is focused on future growth and excellence - looking for the best people to join the Group to be on this exciting journey. Our Benefits Personal Development Work/Life Balance Embrace Diversity Our Community Previous Next

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