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Due to internal movement within the service, we're excited to offer opportunities for passionate individuals to join our team as Homelessness Prevention Officers. We have two permanent positions available and one 12 month maternity cover position available. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive housing advice across a range of options, including private rentals, owner-occupied properties, and social housing allocations. You'll play a key part in preventing homelessness through early intervention, mediation, and proactive casework. We're looking for someone who is: <ul><li>Passionate about making a real difference in the lives of people facing homelessness.</li><li>Proactive and able to manage their own caseload effectively.</li><li>Knowledgeable, with a strong understanding of housing and homelessness legislation, including the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and Children Act 1989.</li><li>Creative and solution-focused, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Experienced in building and maintaining strong working relationships with partners and stakeholders.</li></ul>You'll be responsible for investigating homelessness applications and making decisions in line with current legislation. A commitment to ongoing learning and participation in relevant training is essential. If you're enthusiastic about what we do and have the skills we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Zoe Sutcliffe 01706924448 <a href="mailto:zoe.sutcliffe2@rochdale.gov.uk" target="_blank">zoe.sutcliffe2@rochdale.gov.uk</a>. How to Apply: Please complete the application form, clearly demonstrating how you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification attached below. Additional Information: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Internal RBC applicants: If applying for a temporary post, please seek secondment approval from your Service Director (or nominated representative) before submitting your application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Homelessness Prevention Officer

Homelessness Support Coordinator Application Deadline: 9 November 2025 Department: Resettlement - Penzance Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Penzance Reporting To: Faye Hookins Compensation: GBP 29,352 / year Description As a Homelessness Support Coordinator, you will work with individuals who have been rough sleeping or who are at risk of rough sleeping in Cornwall. You will carry out intensive assessments to identify clients' support and housing needs, advocate for them and help them to access the services they need. As part of the Non-Residential team primarily based at the Breadline Centre in Penzance, you will also be expected to provide cover at the Truro Resource Centre when required. Your duties will include the organisation of groups and meetings within the projects, supporting colleagues with assessments and the reconnection of clients to their hometowns, and facilitating the "drop in" sessions provided by the organisation. Whilst you will normally work within the services' opening hours, there will be a requirement for occasional evening and weekend work as directed by the Non-Residential Service Manager. This will include providing support to St Petrocs' emergency "Winter Service" during the colder months. Interviews are expected to take place on Thursday 13th November. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking. What you'll be doing. <ol><li>Work with clients to provide an intensive assessment of their social, welfare and housing needs.</li><li>Prepare a comprehensive risk management and support plan with the client to address their needs.</li><li>Locate and provide housing, social and welfare solutions in accordance with the needs assessment.</li><li>Liaise with partner and specialist agencies to enable rough sleepers to access their services (e.g. housing, drug and alcohol, health, welfare rights and legal services).</li><li>Establish a profile of the needs of service users and maintain digital records. This will include keeping accurate file and case notes.</li><li>Negotiate access for clients to any appropriate forms of accommodation and ensure that appropriate support is available.</li><li>Advocate for people sleeping rough in accessing services, including 'reconciliation' work with other agencies.</li><li>Liaise regularly and work closely with partner, voluntary and statutory agencies. This will include housing providers, DAAT, Police, Probation, Job Centre+ and the Benefits Agency and other linked in Support Workers.</li><li>Liaise with "Health for Homeless", primary and secondary health care services including mental health services to ensure that service users receive timely and appropriate services to meet their needs.</li><li>Ensure the needs and requirements of the funding and partner agencies are met.</li><li>Provide a telephone advice service during working hours.</li><li>Assist with building upkeep and maintenance, e.g. undertaking and recording necessary health and safety checks, general cleaning and tidying. </li><li>Support volunteers with receiving and sorting donations of bedding, clothing, and other items.</li><li>Ensure clients are fed by preparing donated food items or making sandwiches.</li><li>Work in other areas of the service as required.</li><li>Attend events as a positive ambassador for St Petrocs, promoting and raising awareness of its services and inspiring existing and potential supporters.</li><li>Carry out any other duties as reasonably requested.</li></ol> Who we're looking for. You'll share our core values: Honesty, Integrity, Equality &amp; DignityYou should have previous experience of working with vulnerable adults, along with a knowledge and appreciation of the many complex issues surrounding homelessness. Importantly, we're looking for someone who passionately believes in our mission of ending homelessness. Homelessness is not an inevitability. It can be solved, and it can be prevented. In addition to the criteria outlined below, this post is subject to successful completion of an Enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Due to the nature of our work, you must also have a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle. Essential Criteria <ul><li>Commitment to our services and the people we serve</li><li>Able to follow processes and maintain high standards</li><li>Comfortable working independently</li><li>Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing priorities</li><li>Able to manage conflict and challenging behaviour</li><li>Able to relate to and motivate disadvantaged individuals</li><li>Energetic, creative and driven, with a proactive and positive approach</li></ul>What it's like working with us. We know that our staff are at their best when they feel supported, happy, and healthy - at work and at home. To that end, we're pleased to offer the following employee benefits: Family <ul><li>33 days annual leave a year, including bank holidays</li><li>Enhanced maternity, partner, shared parental, and adoption pay</li><li>Paid time off for neonatal care</li><li>Paid time off for IVF treatment</li></ul>Financial <ul><li>Competitive pension scheme</li><li>Long-service awards</li><li>Non-contributory life insurance (up to 3 x basic salary)</li><li>Paid professional subscriptions (where relevant to role) </li></ul>Wellbeing <ul><li>Enhanced sick pay scheme</li><li>Employee assistance programme (EAP) including access to counselling services</li><li>Free eye tests and free vaccinations</li></ul>

Homelessness Support Coordinator

About The Role Role: Homeless &amp; Housing Solutions Advisor REF 1624823 Contract Length: 3 months Location: Hybrid/Redditch - 2 days per week onsite IR35: Inside Pay Rate to Intermediary: £22.11 per hour Spinwell is recruiting for a Homeless &amp; Housing Solutions Advisor for an excellent opportunity within the public sector. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE HOMELESS &amp; HOUSING SOLUTIONS ADVISOR <ul> <li>Provide a professional and compliant, customer facing Homelessness and Housing Solutions Advice Service firmly focussed on the prevention and relief of homelessness</li> <li>Support all officers, systems, and processes in operating the Homelessness and Housing Solutions and Voids, Allocations &amp; Lettings teams</li> <li>To be responsible and accountable for the Local Authorities operations in accordance with its legal obligations to provide professional housing and homelessness advice services in accordance with: Part VI &amp; VII Housing Act 1996 (as amended); Homelessness Reduction Act 2017; Welfare Reform, Safeguarding and the Children's Act.</li> <li>Support the strategic and operational managers in delivering the vision, strategies and initiatives for the Homelessness and Housing Solutions Team and the wider Housing Service of which you are an integral part.</li> </ul>SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE HOMELESS &amp; HOUSING SOLUTIONS ADVISOR <ul> <li>GCSEs or equivalent including English, Maths and or a second language at Grade A-C</li> <li>At least 3 years demonstrable experience working in a homelessness, housing options or other relevant customer advice service</li> <li>Knowledge of legislation, regulation, and policy in relation to the provision of the service</li> <li>Experience of providing professional high-quality customer services to customers often with multiple complex issues and who may be in highly emotive situations</li> <li>Experience of assessing and meeting people's needs and requirements and managing expectations</li> <li>Experience of problem solving through collaboration and partnership working that has achieved excellent outcomes</li> <li>Experience of call handling and operating specialist IT systems</li> <li>Administrative and assistive experience</li></ul>If you are a Homeless &amp; Housing Solutions Advisor, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell! We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion. Applying to this or any other vacancy advertised by Spinwell Ltd constitutes an agreement for Spinwell Ltd to hold your details for 24 months for the purpose of assessing suitability for the advertised position and to make you aware of any other positions deemed suitable of which You will make you aware by means of either email, text or phone. In line with GDPR regulations you are able to request your details be removed from the company data at any time by emailing us

Homeless & Housing Solutions Advisor - Council

Overview Change, Grow, Live services and staff provide wraparound support to rough sleepers and will work directly with emergency accommodation to support the staff with this group of people. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals and friendly faces to help support people in leading healthier lives. A fantastic, new opportunity has arisen to become a Rough Sleepers and Homeless Recovery Coordinator, supporting rough sleeping individuals throughout their treatment journey and successfully supporting their move on into suitable housing arrangements. We are hoping this role will be for you. You will focus on engaging with people who have a history of rough sleeping and substance misuse. You will have some experience of engaging with individuals with multiple and/or complex needs and demonstrate a determined approach to finding solutions. Where: Camberwell Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week Salary Range: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 dependent on experience (based on full time hours, pro rata for part time hours) Allowance: Outer London Fringe Weighting of £694.25 per annum Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31st March 2026. *Please note: Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours. Responsibilities About the role: <ul><li>Establishing effective communication and referral pathways those individuals who are homeless and in contact with other health and care agencies</li><li>Work closely with the local authority, Health &amp; Social care sector, partners and any provision linked to Homelessness and improve joint working, attending multi-disciplinary meetings when as and when required</li><li>Supporting service users from point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey</li><li>Providing screening, assessment, and recovery planning and onward referral</li><li>Coordinate the transfer of any accommodated out of area individual. This may include referral to and liaison with their new drug and alcohol service and pharmacy and provision of bridging prescription until an appointment and prescription is provided. Promoting carer, service user and community involvement</li><li>Providing advocacy for access to partnership services</li><li>Working with service users to support social (re)integration, enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives: promoting recovery, resilience, peer support and self-determination</li></ul>About you: <ul><li>Prior knowledge and experience of working with people who are homeless, sleeping rough or sofa surfing</li><li>Have a strong knowledge and understanding of substance misuse issues </li><li>Experience of engaging with a wide variety of individuals with a variety of backgrounds and needs</li><li>Be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written with good IT skills</li><li>Proactive and able to work on own initiative with excellent time management and prioritising skills</li><li>Have a good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services, and good practice</li><li>Be a supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in partnership with a wide range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders</li><li>Ability to manage change successfully in a way that prioritises the needs of service users</li><li>Understand the importance of information governance processes and commit to follow and apply all necessary safeguards</li></ul>What we will give to you: <ul><li>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>Eye test vouchers</li><li>A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, gym membership, cycling equiptment, cinema, holidays, etc</li><li>A friendly and supportive team Training, career development &amp; progression opportunities</li><li>Elidgability for participation in our Refer-A-Friend scheme. </li></ul>Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role. Direct applications only - we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy. Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35) ILW / OLW /Fringe 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: Helene Green | <a href="mailto:Helene.Green@cgl.org.uk" target="_blank">Helene.Green@cgl.org.uk</a> This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

Homeless Recovery Coordinator

Contract Type: Permanent Salary: Grade G. SCP 23 £34,434 - SCP 28 £39,152 Hours Per Week: 36hours Base Location: Tameside Housing Advice, Old Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 7RL Assessment Date: w/c 10th November 2025 The Role The role of Homeless Prevention Officer is based at Tameside Housing Advice which is the homeless prevention service for Tameside, offering advice, information and housing options for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. As a Homeless Prevention Officer you will ensure effective access to housing advice and assistance to prevent or relieve homelessness. You will have a busy and varied workload that will involve completing homeless assessments to proactively determine the duties owed to applicants and prevent homelessness through timely and appropriate actions under the current homeless legislation including developing and managing a Personal Housing Plans. To ensure vulnerable customers are supported with their housing and address their support needs in accordance with the council's policies, relevant agreements and legislation. About You You will be a great multitasker and be able to manage and prioritise a busy workload. You will have the ability to analyse, process and retrieve information via computer records and prioritise complex tasks. Have a high level of customer service skills. Be a team player and be able to build strong working partnerships. It would also be an added advantage if you were able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Housing Act 1996: Part 6 &amp; Part 7 and other relevant regulations and legislation About Us Come shape the future of Tameside with us! Message from Julian Jackson, Director of Place at Tameside Council. "Since joining Team Tameside in September 2022, I've been proud to work alongside a hardworking and passionate team that's making a real difference to our borough. "Our Place Directorate is at the heart of shaping Tameside-covering everything from planning and highways to parks, culture, arts, environmental services, and facilities management. Whether it's keeping our streets clean, improving green spaces, or driving forward exciting regeneration projects, our work makes a direct impact on the lives of residents and businesses every day. ''We've already delivered some amazing projects, like Ashton Old Baths, and are currently working on master plans for our town centres in Stalybridge, Hyde, with projects like Ashton Mayoral Development Zone, and Godley Green Green Garden Village also set to create new homes, jobs and commercial spaces. But it's not just about developments- day to day it's about making sure our core services are modern, efficient, and able to support thriving communities and safeguard our heritage buildings and asssets for the future. To do that, we need passionate people to join us. If you want to be part of a team that's driving real change, improving local services, and shaping the future of Tameside, we'd love to have you on board. Come and be part of something great. Let's build the future of Tameside together!'' At Tameside, we are committed to ensuring all our Citizens lead long, fulfilling and healthy lives. We are committed to supporting economic growth, providing high quality health and care services, protecting our most vulnerable and creating strong and supportive, self-sufficient communities. We recognise that our people drive our success and enable the organisation to deliver on its vision, purpose and priorities, and that our people are our most important resource and asset. Our values underpin our practice and behaviours, and are at the heart of everything that we do; and we understand that how we do things is just as important as what we do. We pride ourselves on living by our STRIVE values of Support, Trust, Respect, Integrity, Value Diversity and Engage. Our values underpin our practice and behaviours and are at the heart of everything that we do. How we do things are just as important as what we do. Our employees' skills, experience and knowledge are essential to our success along with their happiness, wellbeing, commitment, enthusiasm and motivation to be the best they can be. Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship. We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria. Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here For further information about this role please contact the recruiting manager Carol Halton on 0161 342 4352 or <a href="mailto:carol.halton@tameside.gov.uk" target="_blank">carol.halton@tameside.gov.uk</a>

Job Title: Housing First (Homeless) Support Worker Job Location: Walsall- clients are based in and around Walsall Salary: £13.45ph Contract type: Fixed Term until 31/03/2026 Working hours: 37 hours per week Monday to Friday About the role When you see someone sleeping rough because they do not have a place to call home, how does it make you feel? Does it make you stop and think "I wish I could help" if so, this opportunity might be perfect for you. As a Support Worker you will provide person centred support to our service users to help them to retain their tenancy in line with the principles of the Housing First model. You will manage a caseload of up to 7 individuals who are likely to have a diverse range of support needs such as alcohol and substance abuse, mental health and physical disabilities. Your day might be spent accompanying someone to attend appointments, carrying out well-being checks or liaising with other agencies to facilitate access to support. Doing out reach work to homeless people in the street and attending check ups by visiting clients properties. Please note that if you are successful in this role, we will require a DBS check to be completed. Further details will be sent following offer. About you Ideally, you will have experience in housing, social care, benefits system, working with homeless, criminal justice or a related field and knowledge of Housing First principles and philosophy. Experience of working with drug abuse, mental health and physical disabilities Understand the importance of treating individuals with respect and be non-judgmental. Be open and honest. Can do attitude. A Driving Licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this role as you will be required to travel and work across all sites within the service delivery area. About us We are GSA, we provide affordable homes and services that create a foundation from which people in our communities can thrive. We own and manage 25,000 homes in diverse communities across the West Midlands and Southwest. Everyone deserves a home, it`s a place from which we build our future, we thrive at home. We are proud to play an active role in dealing with the consequences of the housing crisis, by providing affordable homes for people in our communities who need them most. Often a home is all someone needs, but when our customers need more, we offer a range of services, including care, money advice and coaching to support them. We also provide care and support to some of the most vulnerable people in society. This includes support for people who are homeless, experiencing domestic violence or are part of the criminal justice system. The GSA Way We know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. To help us make a difference, together, we created the GSA Way. A culture we commit to, aspire to, and live and breathe. Commitments and behaviours which together make our organisation what it is. Our five core commitments are: <ul><li>We believe our customer is everything</li><li>We are one team</li><li>We are supportive and caring</li><li>We are business-minded for social purpose</li><li>We are curious and ambitious.</li></ul>You can read more about the GSA Way in our recruitment pack. Benefits In support and recognition of our colleagues who will help us deliver our employer strategy, we offer a fantastic benefits package. This includes. -Trust based flexible working and supportive and friendly teams -25 days annual holiday entitlement, increasing to 30 days -One day off for your birthday -Opportunity to buy or sell annual leave -A defined contribution pension scheme GSA matches up to 6% contributions -We offer a service which provides 24/7 online GP appointments, second medical opinions, health checks, mental health support, 24/7 medical health helpline, wellbeing app, nutrition advice and fitness plans and legal and financial support. -Access to Blue Light discount card membership -Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). -Cycle to work Scheme -Eligible for occupational sick pay How to apply If this sounds like the exciting new challenge you`ve been waiting for, we`d love to hear from you. All individuals who apply to work at GreenSquareAccord are considered on their merits in line with our Diversity and Inclusion strategy and policy. GreenSquareAccord are a Disability Confident Employer therefore we actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and try to provide access, adjustments, equipment or other practical support where required. All applicants with a disability who meet the `essential eligibility criteria` for the role, as detailed in the job description, are guaranteed an interview. If you need any assistance, adjustments or adaptations throughout our selection processes please let us know.

Housing First (Homeless) Support Worker

Homelessness Prevention Officer Permanent 37 hours a week Salary - NS8 £31,022 to £32,597 per annum We are looking for a Homelessness Prevention Officer to help residents who are at risk of losing their homes to stay safely and securely housed through practical support, early intervention, and strong partnership working. Could this be you? We're looking for someone who puts residents first and thrives on making a difference. As a Homelessness Prevention Officer, you'll work closely with landlords, tenants, and partner agencies to prevent homelessness-especially in the private rented sector. You'll use your housing knowledge, problem-solving skills, and compassion to support people at risk, offering practical advice, financial solutions and tailored support plans. To succeed, you'll need: <ul><li>Experience in housing or tenancy advice</li><li>Strong knowledge of welfare benefits</li><li>Great communication and negotiation skills</li><li>A CIH qualification or equivalent experience</li></ul>If you're customer-focused, solution-driven, and ready to be part of a team that lives our values we would love to hear from you. We're an ambitious, forward-thinking Council with strong values and a culture of doing our absolute best to serve our customers. We are proud of our organisational culture and receive positive feedback from our employees. We have a programme of internal activity to ensure that the voices of our employees are always heard and that they are kept informed on all Council activity and events. From roadshows to an annual award ceremony, from reviewing working arrangements to our Hug in a Mug initiative, it is incredibly important our employees are shown how valued they are and that they remain the beating heart of our workplace. We offer: <ul><li>Enrolment in the career average local government pension scheme.</li><li>Flexi scheme.</li><li>Hybrid working.</li><li>A generous annual leave entitlement that increases with service.</li><li>Family-friendly benefits.</li><li>One days' paid volunteering leave.</li><li>Lifestyle benefits platform.</li><li>Funded health cash plan.</li><li>Free car parking to 30 June 2026</li><li>£10 a month gym membership at one of our four gyms in the district.</li></ul>You will be working with a professional, committed and experienced team who are passionate about supporting us to deliver the objectives as outlined in our Community Plan. For an informal chat or more information, please contact Clare Barlow, Senior Housing Options Officer on 01636 655273. Previous applicants need not re-apply. As an employer we will promote an inclusive working environment to maintain and develop a forward thinking and diverse workforce. Veterans/family of forces/ex-forces, those in care/care leavers, and candidates who declare disabilities (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be guaranteed interviews provided they have demonstrated that they meet the essential criteria of the post as detailed in the Person Specifications on their application forms. Closing Date: 16 November 2025 Interview: 25 November 2025 Salary range <ul><li>£31,022 - £32,597 per year</li></ul>

Homeless Assessment and Support Team About the role An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Homeless Assessment and support services by for a Full time Homeless Assessment Officer. The Homeless Assessment and support services team are a dynamic and focused team who seek to provide comprehensive housing advice and interventions to prevent and alleviate homelessness. The post holder will be required to be the first point of contact for customers accessing the service in a number of different ways, this can by direct presentation to the service over the telephone in writing or via our online access portal. A key area of the role is assisting customers with self help and where necessary identifying solutions to housing problems, sourcing and providing Positive prevention outcomes and helping people to secure and sustain suitable accommodation. Homeless Assessment Officers are also required to fulfil the councils Legal Obligations in relation to statutory responsibilities in line with current Legislation and Guidance along with the Councils policy and procedures. This role requires someone who has: <ul><li>The ability to interpret and apply homeless legislation</li></ul><ul><li>Experience of providing housing and homelessness advice along with preventing homelessness. </li><li>Knowledge of the different types of housing options available</li><li>Ability to work flexibly and place the customer at the centre of service delivery</li><li>Working knowledge of Information Technology</li></ul>Normal hours of work are 37 hours per week based around the usual business working week. Dependent on service requirements, you may be required to work on a rota basis. About Bury The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare or children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service. In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted. As a Corporate Parent, ensure that the work and services you deliver considers our care experienced young people, promotes their life chances empowers them to influence the policies, services, and decisions that affect them, champions their rights, and ensure they grow up in the best possible way Benefits of working for Bury Council To hear about the benefits for working with Bury Council, please visit A good employer | greater jobs We support employees to work with agility, where appropriate for the post and service requirements. We are committed to Bury being an equal society that recognises values and embraces all people, regardless of any difference, for the skills, abilities and experiences they bring into the workforce and the wider community. Therefore we guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked after children/ care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans) and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria. Next steps For an informal chat regarding the role please contact Angela Murphy on 0161 253 7713 or email <a href="mailto:A.Murphy@bury.gov.uk" target="_blank">A.Murphy@bury.gov.uk</a> Interviews will be held on TBC

Homeless Assessment Officer

Youth Homelessness Prevention Worker - 37 Hours Application Deadline: 23 October 2025 Department: Childrens Services Employment Type: Permanent Location: Torbay Council Reporting To: Team Manager Compensation: GBP 31,537 - GBP 34,434 / year Description Job Description &amp; Person Specification &gt; As part of Torbay's commitment to children and young people, an opportunity has arisen for a Youth Homelessness Prevention Worker. This role has a central part to play in supporting the wider Family Help Service by delivering interventions and activities that contribute towards preventing young people experiencing homelessness and helping young people access suitable accommodation. The role will involve working closely with young people and their families when homelessness is identified as a risk. The worker will also work with a number of key agencies to ensure a joined up approach is taken to meeting young people's housing needs. To succeed in this role, you will need to be a calm and systematic worker who is able to develop and maintain relationships with young people and professionals from partner agencies. You must be a good communicator and be able to work under pressure in order to ensure good outcomes for young people. It is essential that any applicant has a knowledge of homelessness issues and housing issues along with an awareness of safeguarding procedures and the issues facing young people with complex needs. The Family Help Service is a broad service consisting of practitioners working across a number of disciplines and delivering various outcome focused interventions. The service works closely with partner agencies and is committed to community engagement and development by forming positive relationships with children, young people and their families. This post meets the requirements for an Enhanced Criminal Record Check. This will show spent and unspent convictions and adult cautions which have not been filtered in line with legislation, plus any information held by local Police that is considered relevant to the role. If you are viewing this advert on a job board, you can access the full job description by placing the below URL into your browser: <a href="https://www.torbay.gov.uk/jobs/job-descriptions/youth-homelessness-prevention-worker/" target="_blank">https://www.torbay.gov.uk/jobs/job-descriptions/youth-homelessness-prev…</a> For an informal chat please contact Lisa Pitcher on 01803 208100 or <a href="mailto:lisa.pitcher@torbay.gov.uk" target="_blank">lisa.pitcher@torbay.gov.uk</a>. Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 27th October 2025. Our adverts do sometimes close early - even where there's a published deadline - so if you're keen, please apply as soon as possible. Skills Essential: <ul><li>Ability to deal with difficult situations in a calm and sympathetic nature. </li><li>Ability to work under pressure and prioritise accordingly. </li><li>Good negotiation skills. </li><li>Ability to engage with young people and families in a support and challenge role. </li><li>Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. </li></ul>This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Knowledge Essential: <ul><li>Awareness of Homelessness issues. </li><li>Knowledge of Housing issues. </li><li>Knowledge and awareness of issues facing young people with complex needs. </li><li>Awareness of Child Protection procedures. </li></ul>Experience &amp; Qualifications Essential: <ul><li>Previous experience of working with Young People. </li><li>Experience of giving housing advice. </li></ul>

Youth Homelessness Prevention Worker - 37 Hours

About the role You'll be joining a team that makes a real difference to people's lives, helping to prevent homelessness and support those in housing crisis. This is a varied and rewarding role where your work will have visible, meaningful impact. You'll develop specialist knowledge, build strong relationships across agencies, and be supported through regular supervision, training, and development opportunities. What you will be doing You'll be the first point of contact for customers and partner agencies, providing clear, accurate advice and managing a caseload of people at risk of homelessness. You'll offer tailored support, help people stay in their homes or find sustainable alternatives, and carry out homelessness assessments in line with the law. You'll negotiate with landlords, liaise with support services, and refer to partner agencies to overcome barriers such as debt, employment issues or access to benefits. You'll also keep detailed records, promote multi-agency working, and help clients explore low-cost home ownership options where appropriate. About you <ul> <li>passionate about preventing homelessness and supporting people in crisis</li> <li>experienced in housing advice, case management or related support work</li> <li>confident applying housing legislation and understanding legal duties</li> <li>able to build strong relationships with partner agencies and clients</li> <li>skilled at handling conflict, remaining calm and solution-focused under pressure</li> <li>organised, with a keen eye for detail and accurate record-keeping</li> <li>professionally curious, able to gather information and make fair, informed decisions</li> <li>clear communicator, both in writing and face-to-face</li> <li>comfortable working independently while knowing when to escalate or collaborate</li></ul>Further Information For further information about the role please contact [email protected] This post requires you to have access to sensitive information. It will be subject to a Basic Criminal Records Check. See our policy on the employment of ex-offenders. About Us At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future. We: <ul> <li>provide essential services that support over 380,000 residents </li> <li>work in partnership to make a real difference </li> <li>value every role and the impact it has on our communities </li> <li>support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive </li></ul>You will: <ul> <li>be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset </li> <li>have access to a range of benefits and support </li> <li>have access to range of training opportunities which will help with your personal development and career progression </li></ul>We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible. If you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application. This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement. If you're passionate about making a difference, we'd love you to join us. Find out more about how to apply.

Housing Assessors Homelessness

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

Practice Nurse with Health for Homeless

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

Engagement Counselor - Homeless Services

Job Title - Housing / Homeless Support Worker Head office Location - Brindley Place, Birmingham Location - CV11 5RD - Nuneaton Hourly Pay- £13.24 per hour Contract type - Permanent Working hours - 25 hrs per week - Monday - Friday between the hours of 9am - 4.30pm About the role The Housing Support Worker will be working with homeless clients with complex needs in a project environment which also involves dispersed properties. Working 25 hours a week Monday to Friday between the hours of 9.00 to 4.30 pm (shift pattern to be discussed). Experience working with the homeless and knowledge of welfare benefits are desirable as is skills in electronic recording. Drivers licence and own car is essential. Reporting to the Senior Housing Support Worker you will be providing housing related support to vulnerable homeless adults over the age of 25 both male and female. A key responsibility of the post will be recording and amending risk assessments centred around resettlement to general needs housing. As a provider of supported housing you will assist in all management functions such as recording rent, reporting repairs, client engagement, setting up rooms, maintaining high standards in dcor in communal areas, health and safety checks and purchasing supplies. Working with P3, Probation Service, Police, Housing and Benefit Services you are required to provide advice and guidance to customers to assist them with access to general needs housing and their successful reintegration back into the community. This is a varied and challenging role which is rewarding when performed well - you will be making a difference not only to individuals that you work with but the wider community. Please note that if you are successful in this role, we will require a DBS check to be completed. Further details will be sent following offer. About you You are genuinely passionate about achieving and sustaining excellent service. You possess a non - judgemental approach to working with people with support needs and knowledge of addiction, mental health, welfare benefits and offending services. You possess the ability to multi - task and work under pressure and can prioritise and deliver against objectives. You are flexible and adaptable in your approach to achieving goals. You have the ability to build strong relationships, internally and externally. You are an excellent team player, enthusiastic and care for the work you undertake. About us We are GSA, we provide affordable homes and services that create a foundation from which people in our communities can thrive. We own and manage 25,000 homes in diverse communities across the West Midlands and Southwest. Everyone deserves a home, it`s a place from which we build our future, we thrive at home. We are proud to play an active role in dealing with the consequences of the housing crisis, by providing affordable homes for people in our communities who need them most. Often a home is all someone needs, but when our customers need more, we offer a range of services, including care, money advice and coaching to support them. We also provide care and support to some of the most vulnerable people in society. This includes support for people who are homeless, experiencing domestic violence or are part of the criminal justice system. The GSA Way We know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. To help us make a difference, together, we created the GSA Way. A culture we commit to, aspire to, and live and breathe. Commitments and behaviours which together make our organisation what it is. Our five core commitments are: <ul><li>We believe our customer is everything</li><li>We are one team</li><li>We are supportive and caring</li><li>We are business-minded for social purpose</li><li>We are curious and ambitious.</li></ul>You can read more about the GSA Way in our recruitment pack. Benefits In support and recognition of our colleagues who will help us deliver our employer strategy, we offer a fantastic benefits package. This includes: <ul><li>Trust based flexible working and supportive and friendly teams</li><li>25 days annual holiday entitlement,</li><li>Opportunity to buy or sell annual leave</li><li>A defined contribution pension scheme GSA matches up to 6% contributions</li><li>We offer a service which provides 24/7 online GP appointments, second medical opinions, health checks, mental health support, 24/7 medical health helpline, wellbeing app, nutrition advice and fitness plans and legal and financial support.</li><li>Access to Blue Light discount card membership</li><li>Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).</li><li>Cycle to work Scheme</li><li>Eligible for occupational sick pay</li></ul>All individuals who apply to work at GreenSquareAccord are considered on their merits in line with our Diversity and Inclusion strategy and policy. GreenSquareAccord are a Disability Confident Employer therefore we actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and try to provide access, adjustments, equipment or other practical support where required. All applicants with a disability who meet the `essential eligibility criteria` for the role, as detailed in the job description, are guaranteed an interview. If you need any assistance, adjustments or adaptations throughout our selection processes please let us know.

Housing / Homeless Support Worker

The Vacancy FULL TIME - 37hrs - 12 month FTC Day Shifts - Monday to Saturday Portsmouth temporary accommodation provides short-term accommodation for adults, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. This service operates across six locations, each is tailored to the needs of the clients and offer various levels of support. Our aim is to support clients to maintain their temporary accommodation and prepare them for moving to appropriate housing options. If you're looking for a job that is hugely rewarding, where every day is different and with endless opportunities to learn, then this is the role for you! JOB PURPOSE To lead on the case management of clients and be part of a team that supports them in keeping them safe and helping them achieve their goals. To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES <ul> <li>To assess the needs of each client, helping to develop their individual support plan to achieve their goals</li> <li>To produce and regularly review comprehensive client-based risk assessments</li> <li>To manage a caseload of clients on a one-to-one basis </li> <li>To support clients to gain and/or maintain accommodation or achieve outcomes defined by the service specification</li> <li>To engage with local authorities, health providers and other agencies, creating and maintaining constructive working relationships to maximise the opportunities available to clients</li> <li>To lead on client activities to help them gain practical life skills and encourage their engagement with the running of the service</li> <li>To support clients with managing their finances, paying rent, managing arrears and accessing benefits</li> <li>To encourage and signpost clients to the local community and to resources relevant to their aspirations including education, training, employment activity or volunteering </li> <li>To support clients in trauma informed and psychologically informed ways</li> <li>To adhere to safeguarding responsibilities, following our safeguarding policy and procedure</li> <li>To help maintain health and safety, ensuring clients, visitors and buildings are safe in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, policy and procedures</li> <li>To provide basic first aid assistance until help arrives (full training is provided)</li> <li>To work confidently and efficiently when lone working</li> <li>To maintain accurate records on our client management system and ensure these are stored in line with GDPR</li> <li>To maintain confidentiality</li> <li>To represent the organisation in a professional manner </li> <li>To carry out any other reasonable duties required in the interest of the organisation</li></ul>ROLE REQUIREMENTS <ul> <li>This role will require an Enhanced with Barred List(s) disclosure and barring service check is a requirement for this role. This would be completed on appointment of the role</li> <li>This role will require a full drivers' licence and access to a vehicle</li> <li>This role will require you to work flexibly across several sites </li> <li>This role will require you to work with clients on a one-to-one basis</li> <li>This role will require you to work nights and/or weekends</li> <li>This role will require you to lone work</li></ul>ESSENTIAL CRITERIA <ul> <li>Strong communication skills, both verbal and written</li> <li>Clear verbal and written English </li> <li>Good keyboard skills for data inputting</li> <li>Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word</li> <li>Confident and assertive manner</li> <li>Ability to self-motivate as you will work on your own</li> <li>Effective team working </li> <li>Ability to respond calmly to crisis</li> <li>Deal promptly with and effectively react to challenging situations</li> <li>Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues</li></ul>DESIRABLE CRITERIA <ul> <li>Experience of managing a caseload of clients </li> <li>Understanding of risk assessment and person-centred, outcomes-based delivery</li> <li>Understanding of the support needs of people experiencing homelessness or those with complex needs</li> <li>Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies, housing regulations and the benefits system</li></ul>We reserve the right to close our adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Two Saints is committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment. We carry out pre--employment checks such as DBS checks, Overseas police checks (where appropriate), reference checks, and CV gap querying for all new staff members. About Us We offer support to people who are homeless, vulnerable or at risk of becoming homeless and need help rebuilding their lives for a brighter future. Our services include safe, flexible and reliable client led housing and support with a focus on reducing homelessness, improving health and wellbeing and building on individual's skills and resilience to break the cycle of homelessness, poverty and exclusion. We work in partnership with multiple agencies and authorities to deliver support and accommodation needs across Berkshire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Dorset. We are dedicated to safeguarding all young people and adults with our services. We follow safer recruitment practices for all our vacancies to assure that all successful candidates are suitable to work with our clients. We're committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that embodies our values and promotes a tolerant and respectful environment where everyone can feel empowered to succeed. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and will support with any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. Our vision To be a safety net for people in tough times and the springboard to a brighter future. Our mission To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. Our values Everyone matters We know we're stronger together We do the right things, for the right reasons We never give up Our Gallery Previous Next Our Benefits Extra mile awards Pension with life cover Blue Light Card Champions of equality Employee assistance programme Staff discounts via Wider Wallet Dedication to wellbeing GP helpline Length of service awards Generous and flexible holiday Refer a friend scheme

Homeless Recovery Worker

The Vacancy FULL TIME - 37hrs Part of a rolling service rota which will include some weekend shifts - if working a weekend day, a day off in the week will be part of the rota Bank holidays are included in this shift pattern Driver with own car preferred as some travel between sites will be expected, but not essential to be a driver. If non-driver, will still need to travel between sites by foot or by using public transport at own expense. 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. Two Saints is committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment. We carry out pre--employment checks such as DBS checks, Overseas police checks (where appropriate), reference checks, and CV gap querying for all new staff members. About Us We offer support to people who are homeless, vulnerable or at risk of becoming homeless and need help rebuilding their lives for a brighter future. Our services include safe, flexible and reliable client led housing and support with a focus on reducing homelessness, improving health and wellbeing and building on individual's skills and resilience to break the cycle of homelessness, poverty and exclusion. We work in partnership with multiple agencies and authorities to deliver support and accommodation needs across Berkshire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Dorset. We are dedicated to safeguarding all young people and adults with our services. We follow safer recruitment practices for all our vacancies to assure that all successful candidates are suitable to work with our clients. We're committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that embodies our values and promotes a tolerant and respectful environment where everyone can feel empowered to succeed. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and will support with any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. Our vision To be a safety net for people in tough times and the springboard to a brighter future. Our mission To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. Our values Everyone matters We know we're stronger together We do the right things, for the right reasons We never give up Our Gallery Previous Next Our Benefits Extra mile awards Pension with life cover Blue Light Card Champions of equality Employee assistance programme Staff discounts via Wider Wallet Dedication to wellbeing GP helpline Length of service awards Generous and flexible holiday Refer a friend scheme

Homeless Recovery Worker (Young People)

The Vacancy FULL TIME - 37hrs Portsmouth Core Homelessness provides support to up to 62 adults, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. This service operates across three locations, each is tailored to the needs of the clients and offer various levels of support. Our aim is to support clients with their individual needs to enable them to gain the life skills to move on to lower or independent supported living. If you are looking for a fast paced, exciting role, where you can make a real difference to the lives of those who you support, then this is the role for you! JOB PURPOSE To lead on the case management of clients and be part of a team that supports them in keeping them safe and helping them achieve their goals. To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES <ul> <li>To assess the needs of each client, helping to develop their individual support plan to achieve their goals</li> <li>To produce and regularly review comprehensive client-based risk assessments</li> <li>To manage a caseload of clients on a one-to-one basis </li> <li>To support clients to gain and/or maintain accommodation or achieve outcomes defined by the service specification</li> <li>To engage with local authorities, health providers and other agencies, creating and maintaining constructive working relationships to maximise the opportunities available to clients</li> <li>To lead on client activities to help them gain practical life skills and encourage their engagement with the running of the service</li> <li>To support clients with managing their finances, paying rent, managing arrears and accessing benefits</li> <li>To encourage and signpost clients to the local community and to resources relevant to their aspirations including education, training, employment activity or volunteering </li> <li>To support clients in trauma informed and psychologically informed ways</li> <li>To adhere to safeguarding responsibilities, following our safeguarding policy and procedure</li> <li>To help maintain health and safety, ensuring clients, visitors and buildings are safe in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, policy and procedures</li> <li>To provide basic first aid assistance until help arrives (full training is provided)</li> <li>To work confidently and efficiently when lone working</li> <li>To maintain accurate records on our client management system and ensure these are stored in line with GDPR</li> <li>To maintain confidentiality</li> <li>To represent the organisation in a professional manner </li> <li>To carry out any other reasonable duties required in the interest of the organisation</li></ul>ROLE REQUIREMENTS <ul> <li>This role will require an Enhanced with Barred List(s) disclosure and barring service check is a requirement for this role. This would be completed on appointment of the role</li> <li>This role will require a full drivers' licence and access to a vehicle</li> <li>This role will require you to work flexibly across several sites </li> <li>This role will require you to work with clients on a one-to-one basis</li> <li>This role will require you to work nights and/or weekends</li> <li>This role will require you to lone work</li></ul>ESSENTIAL CRITERIA <ul> <li>Strong communication skills, both verbal and written</li> <li>Clear verbal and written English </li> <li>Good keyboard skills for data inputting</li> <li>Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word</li> <li>Confident and assertive manner</li> <li>Ability to self-motivate as you will work on your own</li> <li>Effective team working </li> <li>Ability to respond calmly to crisis</li> <li>Deal promptly with and effectively react to challenging situations</li> <li>Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues</li></ul>DESIRABLE CRITERIA <ul> <li>Experience of managing a caseload of clients </li> <li>Understanding of risk assessment and person-centred, outcomes-based delivery</li> <li>Understanding of the support needs of people experiencing homelessness or those with complex needs</li> <li>Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies, housing regulations and the benefits system</li></ul>We reserve the right to close our adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Two Saints is committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment. We carry out pre--employment checks such as DBS checks, Overseas police checks (where appropriate), reference checks, and CV gap querying for all new staff members. About Us We offer support to people who are homeless, vulnerable or at risk of becoming homeless and need help rebuilding their lives for a brighter future. Our services include safe, flexible and reliable client led housing and support with a focus on reducing homelessness, improving health and wellbeing and building on individual's skills and resilience to break the cycle of homelessness, poverty and exclusion. We work in partnership with multiple agencies and authorities to deliver support and accommodation needs across Berkshire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Dorset. We are dedicated to safeguarding all young people and adults with our services. We follow safer recruitment practices for all our vacancies to assure that all successful candidates are suitable to work with our clients. We're committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that embodies our values and promotes a tolerant and respectful environment where everyone can feel empowered to succeed. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and will support with any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. Our vision To be a safety net for people in tough times and the springboard to a brighter future. Our mission To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. Our values Everyone matters We know we're stronger together We do the right things, for the right reasons We never give up Our Gallery Previous Next Our Benefits Extra mile awards Pension with life cover Blue Light Card Champions of equality Employee assistance programme Staff discounts via Wider Wallet Dedication to wellbeing GP helpline Length of service awards Generous and flexible holiday Refer a friend scheme

Homeless Support Worker

The Vacancy Full Time, Permanent 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. BCP Housing First supports individuals aged 18 and over, who have high support needs and a history of long term rough sleeping and homelessness. Our aim is to give them a home of their own, where they can regain stability, safety, and support. We work in partnership with BCP council and all support services within BCP, this helps us deliver a strength based, person-centred approach, creating a positive environment to help them sustain a home. Our dedicated team provides intensive one to one support to help our clients achieve their goals, everything we do is to coach and empower our clients to eventually achieve independent living. If you love working with people and are looking for a role where you can make a real difference in the lives of those you support, then this is the role for you! About the role As our Homeless Recovery Worker, you will lead on the case management of clients and be part of a team that provides accommodation based and community support services to clients to keep them safe and help them achieve their goals. The role will provide people with homes and specialist support, so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. Further information: <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></ul><ul> <li>This role will require a full drivers' licence and access to a vehicle</li></ul><ul> <li>This role will require you to work flexibly across several sites</li></ul><ul> <li>This role will require you to work with clients on a one-to-one basis</li></ul><ul> <li>This role will require you to work nights and/or weekends</li></ul><ul> <li>This role will require you to lone work</li></ul>About you You will have: <ul> <li>Strong communication skills, both verbal and written</li></ul><ul> <li>Clear verbal and written English</li></ul><ul> <li>Good keyboard skills for data inputting</li></ul><ul> <li>Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word</li></ul><ul> <li>Confident and assertive manner</li></ul><ul> <li>Ability to self-motivate as you will work on your own</li></ul><ul> <li>Effective team working</li></ul><ul> <li>Ability to respond calmly to crisis</li></ul><ul> <li>Deal promptly with and effectively react to challenging situations</li></ul><ul> <li>Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues</li></ul>Experience of managing a caseload of clients along with of risk assessment and person-centred, outcomes-based delivery would be preferable although not essential. An understanding of the support needs of people experiencing homelessness or those with complex needs would also be beneficial 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

About The Service Housing Options provides advice and assistance under the Council's corporate duty to help clients who are homeless. The service provides assistance to vulnerable people when they are at greatest need. About the job The post holder will also be expected to carry out investigations and assessments on clients who present as homeless on the day, and provide bespoke housing advice and solutions on an individual basis. What We Are Looking For From You Experience of working with the public, in a housing related environment will be an advantage. You will need the skills to cope under pressure in a busy and challenging environment. Additional information This post is temporary until 31/3/2026. Internal candidates who wish to apply for this position on a secondment basis must obtain approval prior to application using Form SEC1 (4.C.081). Requests may only be approved by the relevant Director/ Assistant Director/ Chief Officer or senior nominated officer graded no lower than OM2 or in the case of schools based staff the Headteacher / Governing Body. This vacancy is suitable for post share. This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Standard checks. The interview process for this role will be held on a virtual basis using an appropriate online platform. If you have any concerns around your ability to participate in a virtual interview or for an informal conversation about the post process please contact Denise Wheten, Homeless Assessment Manager on 07791 323266. We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own. We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications. Please note the Council does not accept CV's. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website : Important information you need read in order to complete your application: -<ul> <li> Application Guidance </li> <li> Applying for jobs with us </li> <li> Behavioural Competency Framework </li> </ul>Additional Information: -<ul> <li> Candidate Pack </li> <li> Employee Charter </li> <li> Recruitment of Ex-Offenders </li> <li> Privacy Notice </li> </ul>Attachments<ul> <li> Job Description &amp; Person Specification </li> </ul>

HOMELESS ASSESSMENT OFFICER

Salary: £29,064 - £31,537 per annum pro rata Grade: G Contract: Permanent Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire Weekend working: No Do you have experience in the housing, homelessness or support sector or do you have the personality and skills to support someone in their time of need? Are you looking for a role that is challenging but offers lots of job satisfaction? As our Homelessness Prevention Support Officer at Fern House Harrogate, you will assist staff in the delivery of the housing options and advice service, developing support plans for each client's individually assessed support needs. You will provide tenancy support for clients in temporary and move on accommodation and will liaise with external agencies, client's families and carers as required. What will you bring? This is a very challenging role that requires someone who is resilient, has empathy and patience to deal with clients with complex support needs. You will also have: <ul> <li> Experience in good customer focus and building good relationships </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Excellent communication skills both verbal and written </li> </ul> <ul> <li> The ability to empower and enable clients to make informed choices </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Be able to work under pressure and manage your time effectively </li> </ul> <ul> <li> The desire to learn </li> </ul>Ideally, we are looking for someone who has experience in housing, homelessness, or the support sector, although this is not essential as full training will be provided. If you would like to learn more about our opportunity, we recommend contacting <a href="mailto:tracey.thomas@northyorks.gov.uk" target="_blank">tracey.thomas@northyorks.gov.uk</a> prior to applying. We specifically want to know about you and your motivation for applying so please complete the supporting evidence section of the application form, giving details of what your motivation is for applying, what skills you can bring to the role, and how you meet the following criteria: <ul> <li> Good customer focus and building relationships </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Excellent communication skills </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Empowering people and/or clients to make informed choices </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Working under pressure </li> </ul> Key Dates: Closing date: 19 October 2025 Interview date: TBC at Fern House, Spa Lane, Harrogate, HG2 7JF Key Documents: Job Description.pdf Total Rewards Brochure.pdf ***DBS*** Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post. It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults at risk. We are committed to the inclusion, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of adults at risk. NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies. We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Apply now

Homeless Prevention Support Officer

The role As a Service Coordinator you'll support customers who have complex needs and/or are experiencing multiple disadvantage including: substance use, mental health, offending and rough sleeping/homelessness. You'll coordinate their access to a wide range of services and lead on the design and delivery of a service coordination plan alongside the customer and other essential agencies. Job requirements <ul> <li>Provide flexible, compassionate support to customers with complex needs, including homelessness, substance use, mental health.</li> <li>Empower customers to regain independence and help them understand what it takes to manage their own tenancy.</li> <li>Work closely with the multi-agency team and support network to strengthen support.</li> <li>Develop and design tailored service/support plans.</li> <li>Keep clear, accurate records and stay up to date on housing and safeguarding laws.</li> <li>Work alongside the Support Team Leader to promote Concrete's services, build community relationships and monitor service impact.</li></ul>What we're looking for <ul> <li>Experience supporting adults with complex needs such as substance misuse, homelessness and ill mental health.</li> <li>Experience working with confidential and complex information, following data protection laws.</li> <li>Genuine compassion for people affected by homelessness and an understanding of the barriers they face.</li> <li>Have an understanding of all Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and Access.</li> <li>Great communication and problem-solving skills.</li> <li>Strong organisation and time management skills and the ability to prioritise high-risk cases.</li> <li>Full UK driving licence with own vehicle for work purposes is essential.</li> <li>DBS check is required.</li></ul>We also welcome people with transferable skills and lived experience-your journey can be part of someone else's success story. Help us give those without a plan, voice or home to build concrete futures by tackling the issues that keep people from finding their own home. Apply now! We'll be interviewing as we go, so we might close the application process early if we find the right person. #Stoke #StokeonTrent #ServiceCoordinator #Homelessness #FullTime #GreatBenefits #JobsThatGiveBack #ComplexNeeds #HousingCrisis Who we are We're part of Honeycomb Group, a team of social-minded brands championing happy homes in our region by providing services and support that help people across Staffordshire and its surrounding areas feel secure, connected and confident. Homelessness isn't a choice. It can happen to anyone. Concrete is a local charity, support network and campaigner leading the fight to erase homelessness within Staffordshire and its surrounding areas. Through a community-led approach, Concrete helps those without a plan, without a voice and without a home build concrete futures by tackling the underlying issues that keep people from finding and securing a home of their own. Join us on our fight to make homelessness history across Staffordshire and everywhere. Why choose us No matter what brand you're working with across the Honeycomb Group, you can trust us to look after you. Creating a happy home doesn't just apply to our customers, it applies to our staff too. That's why we offer: A range of discounts at many high-street retailers and well-known brands. Discounted gym membership at our head office and access to our cycle to work scheme - save money on bikes and equipment. We offer flexible working, to help you manage your work-life balance. Annual leave purchase scheme with two chances to join and boost your annual leave- you will also be entitled to time off for public holidays or paid days to take flexibly. We also give all staff 'My Day'. Whether it's celebrating a birthday, spending time with family or just taking a day off to relax. You can use your My Day for anything that really matters to you. A commitment to your learning and development with a great onboarding experience, external events, conferences, coaching, training courses and support with professional qualifications. Keep fit and save money with our cycle to work scheme. Purchase bikes and equipment through your salary and save on tax and national insurance contributions. Our Employee Assistance Programme gives you free access to 24-hour phone counselling support, health advice and legal advice, 365 days a year and face-to-face counselling options. Occupational Health services. Access to a range of services, including free eye tests and flu vaccinations. We never shut the door At Honeycomb Group we know that a Group full of people from diverse backgrounds and communities makes us better at what we do. This means building a more inclusive and diverse workplace and promoting equality for all regardless of what you look like, where you come from and who you love. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or belief.

Service Coordinator - Homelessness Supported Housing

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 27th October 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.

The role As a Relief Worker you'll provide support and advice to people experiencing homelessness. You'll make sure customers feel comfortable, can manage their tenancy and signpost to other support such as housing, health and welfare. As a Relief Worker we will offer you shifts we have available and you will be able to pick the shifts that suit you Job requirements <ul> <li>Provide flexible, compassionate support to customers with complex needs, including homelessness, substance use, mental health.</li> <li>Cover reception tasks including phones calls, handling post and responding to inquiries.</li> <li>Maintain the safety and security of the buildings and residents.</li> <li>Provide advice on housing, welfare benefit claims and other issues as necessary.</li> <li>Help arrange appointments for customers with GPs and DWP.</li> <li>Monitor and act to minimise anti-social behaviour, diffusing difficult or dangerous situations, and manage conflict with sensitivity.</li> <li>Report and monitor maintenance issues, supporting benefits access and address arrears early.</li></ul>What we're looking for <ul> <li>A flexible and reliable approach to shift work, including covering shifts in other 24/7 schemes when needed.</li> <li>An understanding of providing excellent customer support in a housing or supported living environment.</li> <li>Confidence to handle crisis situations, manage conflict and de-escalate difficult behaviour.</li> <li>A willingness to take responsibility for health and safety, including completing checks and following policies.</li> <li>Ability to adapt and creatively overcome barriers.</li> <li>Strong organisation and time management skills.</li> <li>Awareness of safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries.</li> <li>DBS check.</li></ul>We also welcome people with transferable skills and lived experience-your journey can be part of someone else's success story. Help us give those without a plan, voice or home to build concrete futures by tackling the issues that keep people from finding their own home. Apply now! #Stoke #StokeonTrent #ServiceCoordinator #Homelessness #FullTime #GreatBenefits #JobsThatGiveBack #ComplexNeeds #HousingCrisis Who we are We're part of Honeycomb Group, a team of social-minded brands championing happy homes in our region by providing services and support that help people across Staffordshire and its surrounding areas feel secure, connected and confident. Homelessness isn't a choice. It can happen to anyone. Concrete is a local charity, support network and campaigner leading the fight to erase homelessness within Staffordshire and its surrounding areas. Through a community-led approach, Concrete helps those without a plan, without a voice and without a home build concrete futures by tackling the underlying issues that keep people from finding and securing a home of their own. Join us on our fight to make homelessness history across Staffordshire and everywhere. Why choose us No matter what brand you're working with across the Honeycomb Group, you can trust us to look after you. Creating a happy home doesn't just apply to our customers, it applies to our staff too. That's why we offer: A range of discounts at many high-street retailers and well-known brands. Discounted gym membership at our head office and access to our cycle to work scheme - save money on bikes and equipment. We offer flexible working, to help you manage your work-life balance. Annual leave purchase scheme with two chances to join and boost your annual leave- you will also be entitled to time off for public holidays or paid days to take flexibly. We also give all staff 'My Day'. Whether it's celebrating a birthday, spending time with family or just taking a day off to relax. You can use your My Day for anything that really matters to you. A commitment to your learning and development with a great onboarding experience, external events, conferences, coaching, training courses and support with professional qualifications. Keep fit and save money with our cycle to work scheme. Purchase bikes and equipment through your salary and save on tax and national insurance contributions. Our Employee Assistance Programme gives you free access to 24-hour phone counselling support, health advice and legal advice, 365 days a year and face-to-face counselling options. Occupational Health services. Access to a range of services, including free eye tests and flu vaccinations. We never shut the door At Honeycomb Group we know that a Group full of people from diverse backgrounds and communities makes us better at what we do. This means building a more inclusive and diverse workplace and promoting equality for all regardless of what you look like, where you come from and who you love. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or belief.

Relief Concrete - Homelessness

The role As a Duty Practitioner you'll provide support and advice to people who have experienced homelessness at our male or female scheme. You'll make sure customers feel comfortable and can manage their tenancy, as well as signposting them to other support such as housing, health and welfare. This role is 37.5 hours on a rota basis, covering 8am - 11pm, Monday to Sunday. Job requirements <ul> <li>Provide and maintain a friendly and supportive environment at the scheme.</li> <li>Support customers to manage their rent and service charge payments, including their benefit claims where necessary.</li> <li>Complete detailed sign-ups to make sure new customers understand their rights and responsibilities. Assist with all areas of move-in to make sure new customers feel comfortable and informed about their tenure agreement, the local area and other services.</li> <li>Support customers by providing advice on housing, health, welfare benefit claims and other areas. This includes crisis intervention where necessary.</li> <li>Help to manage the safety and security of residents and the building, through monitoring all who enter and exit the scheme, and through regular health and safety room checks.</li> <li>Arrange appointments for customers with services such as GPs and DWP. Accompany customers on visits to other services if needed.</li> <li>Complete administrative tasks including phone calls, post and general enquiries.</li> <li>Support with financial duties including prompting and recording weekly rent and service charges and liaising with housing benefit and benefits agencies on behalf of customers.</li></ul>What we're looking for <ul> <li>Educated to GCSE Level or with a good level of maths and English.</li> <li>Some experience dealing directly with the public and/or clients or customers in a busy service environment.</li> <li>Previous knowledge or experience of homelessness and/or supporting people with multiple complex needs is desirable.</li> <li>Great communication and administrative skills. </li> <li>Someone with a genuine understanding and compassion for people without a home, who won't judge but instead will empower customers and give them a voice.</li> <li>DBS check.</li> <li>Someone able to work on a seven day rota including mornings, evenings, weekends and bank holidays such as Christmas Eve/Day and New Year's Eve/Day.</li></ul>Help us give those without a plan, voice or home to build concrete futures by tackling the issues that keep people from finding their own home. Apply now! Please note, we are interviewing as we go along and the vacancy may close early if we find the right person. #Stoke #StokeonTrent #DutyPractitioner #Homelessness #FullTime #GreatBenefits #JobsThatGiveBack #ComplexNeeds #HousingCrisis Who we are We're part of Honeycomb Group, a team of social-minded brands championing happy homes in our region by providing services and support that help people across Staffordshire and its surrounding areas feel secure, connected and confident. Homelessness isn't a choice. It can happen to anyone. Concrete is a local charity, support network and campaigner leading the fight to erase homelessness within Staffordshire and its surrounding areas. Through a community-led approach, Concrete helps those without a plan, without a voice and without a home build concrete futures by tackling the underlying issues that keep people from finding and securing a home of their own. Join us on our fight to make homelessness history across Staffordshire and everywhere. Why choose us No matter what brand you're working with across the Honeycomb Group, you can trust us to look after you. Creating a happy home doesn't just apply to our customers, it applies to our staff too. That's why we offer: A range of discounts at many high-street retailers and well-known brands. Discounted gym membership at our head office and access to our cycle to work scheme - save money on bikes and equipment. We offer flexible working, to help you manage your work-life balance. Annual leave purchase scheme with two chances to join and boost your annual leave- you will also be entitled to time off for public holidays or paid days to take flexibly. We also give all staff 'My Day'. Whether it's celebrating a birthday, spending time with family or just taking a day off to relax. You can use your My Day for anything that really matters to you. A commitment to your learning and development with a great onboarding experience, external events, conferences, coaching, training courses and support with professional qualifications. Keep fit and save money with our cycle to work scheme. Purchase bikes and equipment through your salary and save on tax and national insurance contributions. Our Employee Assistance Programme gives you free access to 24-hour phone counselling support, health advice and legal advice, 365 days a year and face-to-face counselling options. Occupational Health services. Access to a range of services, including free eye tests and flu vaccinations. We never shut the door At Honeycomb Group we know that a Group full of people from diverse backgrounds and communities makes us better at what we do. This means building a more inclusive and diverse workplace and promoting equality for all regardless of what you look like, where you come from and who you love. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or belief.

Duty Practitioner - Males Homelessness Scheme

Job summary To work in a award winning team to provide early intervention, prevention, outreach nursing care and support for people who are experiencing homeless or rough sleeping across the whole of Somerset. This includes those in all supportive/temporary/unsecure accommodation.Key duties include active engagement and maintenance of relationships; develop and promote positive joint working practice with other services including the community mental health team and drug and alcohol services, police, probation, council etc... You will be expected to take patients to their appointments in your own vehicle and help them re engage with health/social services.You will work as part of a team making every contact count, taking every opportunity to impact directly and indirectly on the health and wellbeing of people. You will be able to work under direction and as an autonomous practitioner as agreed with the clinical lead you will demonstrate safe decision-making and compassionate, non-judgemental support. Please note there are two posts available for this role one in Mendip and the other in Sedgemoor. Main duties of the job Full details of duties can be found in the job description. Please be advised this vacancy may close early if we reach a sufficient amount of applications. About us At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer: <ul><li>Flexible working options to help you balance work and life</li><li>NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security</li><li>Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax</li><li>A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential</li></ul>Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work. We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds. Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breath-taking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London. The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future. Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy. Job description Job responsibilities For more details and further information about the role, please see the attached job description and person specification. Job description Job responsibilities For more details and further information about the role, please see the attached job description and person specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential <ul> <li>Must be able to communicate in English Language, both written and verbally appropriate to the post.</li> </ul> Desirable <ul> <li>Basic Life Support.</li> <li>Level 2 English and Maths.</li> <li>(equivalent to GCSE grade 4 or above).</li> </ul> Experience Essential <ul> <li>Experience of dealing with the public and other organisations.</li> <li>Understanding of national issues that will influence care and practice with people who are homeless and rough sleeping.</li> </ul> Desirable <ul> <li>Knowledge of one or more of the following: Homelessness, Housing Law, safeguarding, mental health, sexual health, substance misuse and the criminal</li> <li>justice system.</li> </ul> Additional Criteria Essential <ul> <li>Full driving licence and use of a vehicle, and able to drive and travel across the county as required utilising own transport and claiming accordingly.</li> </ul> Desirable <ul> <li>..</li> </ul>Person Specification Qualifications Essential <ul> <li>Must be able to communicate in English Language, both written and verbally appropriate to the post.</li> </ul> Desirable <ul> <li>Basic Life Support.</li> <li>Level 2 English and Maths.</li> <li>(equivalent to GCSE grade 4 or above).</li> </ul> Experience Essential <ul> <li>Experience of dealing with the public and other organisations.</li> <li>Understanding of national issues that will influence care and practice with people who are homeless and rough sleeping.</li> </ul> Desirable <ul> <li>Knowledge of one or more of the following: Homelessness, Housing Law, safeguarding, mental health, sexual health, substance misuse and the criminal</li> <li>justice system.</li> </ul> Additional Criteria Essential <ul> <li>Full driving licence and use of a vehicle, and able to drive and travel across the county as required utilising own transport and claiming accordingly.</li> </ul> Desirable <ul> <li>..</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 Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Address Priory Health Park Glastonbury Road Wells Somerset BA5 1XL Employer's website

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