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Annual salary: up to £28,917.00 Housing Support Officer Location: Bathgate and Edinburgh Salary up to £28,917 per annum Including company vehicle and fuel card or £3,500 company car allowance Contract: Full time - Permanent, 40hrs per week, Monday to Friday Mears provides temporary accommodation to asylum seekers whilst their claim is being assessed in three regions: Northeast, Yorkshire and Humber, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. At the end of May 2021 Mears had over 19000 service users across the three regions. Mears work in partnership with central and local Government, registered providers, tenants, landlords and investors to find solutions to homelessness, provide more social and affordable housing and create specialist housing for people with care needs. About the Role: We are looking for a Housing Support Officer to join our expanding team. This rewarding role focuses on supporting asylum seekers through their right-to-work application process with the Home Office. You will provide both practical and emotional support, address safeguarding and welfare needs, monitor wellbeing, and keep accurate records for compliance. Every day is different, and while the role can be challenging, it is also highly rewarding for someone who is resilient, empathetic, and people focused. Role Criteria: <ul><li>Support asylum seekers throughout their application process, ensuring welfare and safeguarding needs are met</li><li>Provide practical and emotional support to individuals and families</li><li>Identify needs and put in place support packages to promote independence</li><li>Work with vulnerable and diverse client groups, including those with mental health needs or challenging behaviours</li><li>Carry out risk assessments and maintain accurate records for audits and compliance</li><li>Communicate effectively with colleagues, service users, local authorities, and partner organisations</li><li>Maintain professional boundaries while being approachable, empathetic, and supportive</li><li>Work independently, showing resilience and initiative</li><li>Flexible and willing to travel between sites</li><li>Hold a full UK driving licence</li></ul>Benefits we can offer you <ul><li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!</li><li>Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.</li><li>Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more</li><li>Family friendly policies</li><li>Company Vehicle and Fuel Card</li><li>Access to EAP Counselling sessions</li></ul>All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity &amp; Security checks before commencement of employment. As part of the recruitment process for this role, we will carry out a Background, Identity, Security clearance &amp; BPSS check. For these checks to be completed, we will require from you the relevant identification, including Proof of Address, References, a valid passport and proof that you have lived in the UK for the last 5 years. Required Qualifications: English Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact: Beth Dunford (<a href="mailto:beth.dunford@mearsgroup.co.uk" target="_blank">beth.dunford@mearsgroup.co.uk</a>) If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way. At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all. We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers. In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.

Housing Support Officer

We are easy to do business with! That's why we need people like you; friendly and approachable, with excellent attention to the details who can help us support our customer s. About the Role We are seeking a passionate and experienced Community Liaison Officer to support the delivery of electricity infrastructure projects across Scotland. This role is vital in helping projects progress positively through planning and into delivery by ensuring open and meaningful dialogue with the communities and stakeholders they affect. You will be responsible for creating and delivering strategies that promote effective communication, consultation, and engagement with local people and external organizations. Working as a key part of the project team, you will represent the Company, through community engagement ensuring that concerns are addressed, opportunities for collaboration are explored and trust is built and maintained. Here are some of the tasks you'd be involved with... • Develop and implement engagement strategies to communicate effectively with individuals and groups essential to project success • Establish and maintain trusted relationships with external stakeholders including members of the public, local authorities, elected representatives and community groups • Identify and manage reputational risks, find opportunities for local collaboration and work to deliver positive outcomes for all involved • Provide clear, timely and accessible information to communities affected by infrastructure works, ensuring they understand the nature and impact of projects in their area • Represent the project at public meetings, events and briefings, acting as a main point of contact for community engagement • Respond to community concerns and feedback, helping to resolve issues and strengthen support for project delivery • Work closely with project managers and colleagues in corporate affairs, including those involved in media, public affairs, policy, communications and branding • Support internal reporting by preparing regular summaries of engagement activity, feedback received and key issues raised We'd love to hear from you, if you can demonstrate... • A proven track record of developing and delivering stakeholder engagement strategies that achieve favorable outcomes • Experience of engaging with communities, local businesses and public bodies, preferably within the Transmission &amp; Distribution or infrastructure sectors • The ability to identify potential issues in advance and respond effectively to manage concerns or conflicts as they arise • A strong ability to build trusted relationships and navigate complex or sensitive situations to find solutions • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience of using various platforms such as websites, social media, printed materials, presentations and community events • The confidence to speak in public and represent projects in formal and informal settings • Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work independently with minimal supervision Due to the nature of the works, a Full UK Driving Licence is required, and this role requires an individual who is happy to travel/stay away mid-week where required. Our Company Every day we work smarter, greener and use our imaginations. Our purpose at Clancy is simple - we make life better for everyone's growing families. We play a vital role in providing fresh drinking water and power to millions of homes and businesses and so much more. We are one of the biggest family owned construction businesses in the UK and we care about our people, our clients and the environment. What Next You apply, and we respond within two weeks (we know how annoying it is not to hear anything back)! If you don't receive feedback within that timescale, please don't be afraid to chase us - one of our values is to do what we say we will do! Benefits In addition to helping you reach your career goals, a competitive salary, pension, healthcare and holiday allowance starting at 24-26 days per annum, we also offer perks including Clancy Xtras, our employee benefits programme with discounts for numerous well-known retailers such as Tesco, Sainsbury's, Currys PC World and Vue Cinemas, cycle to work scheme as well as an Employee Assistance Programme. Clancy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for you to attend an interview, please do let us know and we will be happy to accommodate. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident Committed.

Community Liaison Officer

Job Description Salary: £25,500 per annum, pro rata (£13.22 per hour) Location: Posts available in Haddington and Edinburgh Contract/Hours: Permanent / Full Time - 37 hours per week (rota pattern including some weekends). We're also open to Part Time and casual hours Closing date for applications will be midnight of Sunday 30th November Benefits: <ul><li>29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave </li><li>Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities </li><li>Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages </li><li>Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover </li><li>Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailers discounts. </li></ul>We're one of the largest children's charities in the UK and have been making a difference to the lives of the UK's vulnerable children for over 150 years. A bit about the role Are you someone who loves making meaningful connections and supporting young people to thrive? We're looking for caring, energetic individuals to join our Housing Support and Care at Home service, where the focus is all about empowering young adults to live independently in their own homes and communities. There's no need for loads of experience or qualifications - we're looking for someone with a positive attitude and a real commitment to giving the best care to children and young people. Right now, we're lucky to support two amazing young people, a young man and a young woman, who each have their own tenancies. They live with learning disabilities and sometimes experience behaviours that challenge, but they're full of personality, potential, and a love for life. With 2:1 support, we help them navigate daily routines, personal care, and medication, but that's just the beginning. This role is about bringing joy and adventure into everyday life. Think walks in the park, swimming, surfing, exploring new places, and finding fun in the little things. You'll be part of a team that celebrates progress, encourages independence, and helps young people build confidence and life skills. As a Housing Support Worker, you'll help shape personalised care plans, support decision-making, and be a trusted presence as our young people take steps toward their goals. You'll be there for the milestones, big and small, and help them feel safe, seen, and supported. We believe that behaviour is communication, and we work hard to listen, understand, and respond with compassion. If you're someone who's patient, proactive, and passionate about making a difference, we'd love to hear from you. Come and join a team where your work truly matters and where every day brings new opportunities to grow, laugh, and support others to shine. How you'll help to create brighter futures Working in this environment can be so rewarding when you see the difference you're truly making. Our aim is to give every young person we work with the support and guidance to reach their potential and support their aspirations for a positive future, and this is a vital part of our work. Some key responsibilities of a Housing Support Worker are; <ul><li>Building strong, respectful relationships with young people, their families, and your team</li><li>Staying alert and responsive to safeguarding and child protection policies</li><li>Helping young people grow into confident, happy, and healthy adults</li><li>Focusing on solutions and celebrating strengths, even in challenging moments</li><li>Creating safe, nurturing environments where young people feel heard and supported</li><li>Reporting concerns appropriately and always putting safety and wellbeing first</li></ul>Let's talk about you <ul><li>A positive approach, providing a fun environment for the young people in our care.</li><li>Ideally, you'll have an HNC and SVQ Level 3 in a social care-related field (or a qualification that meets registration requirements) - but if not, we'll support you if you're committed to working towards them.</li><li>Ability to manage difficult situations.</li><li>Willingness to participate in relevant on the job or off site training </li><li>Providing support and care</li><li>A commitment to working on rota pattern, which includes weekends and some bank holidays.</li></ul>Good to know Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. If, for any reason, you need support with your application, please contact Laura McCarthy at <a href="mailto:recruitmentservice@actionforchildren.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitmentservice@actionforchildren.org.uk</a> quoting reference 12222 Diversity, equality, and inclusion At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian &amp; Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children. Male staff are under-represented within our Children Service roles. We would like to encourage more male applicants for our Children Service roles Please click on the below links to find out more about this role and Action for Children; Job Description Action for Children Employee Benefits AfC Commitment Statement Make a Difference - A Career in Residential Services Find us on Linkedin, Facebook or YouTube to get to know us better.

Housing Support Worker

<ul> <li>Location: Bingham, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom</li> <li>Earnings: £13.00 to £13.25</li> </ul>Trust Housing Association has an exciting opportunity for a Retirement Housing Coordinator on a permanent, part-time basis, based in Bingham, City of Edinburgh. In return you will receive a competitive salary of £16,900* or £17,225 Annual Salary (salary based on enhanced annual leave). In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we will offer you: - <ul> <li>Annual Salary of £16,900* (£13.00* per hour) or £17,225 (£13.25 per hour) (*salary based on enhanced annual leave)</li> <li>Working 25 hours (5 days per week, 8.00am - 1.00pm, some flexibility available)</li> <li>33* or 28 days annual leave per year</li> <li>Paid Disclosure Scotland check</li> <li>Access to paid training &amp; continued personal development</li></ul>What we're looking for in our Retirement Housing Coordinator: You will provide advice and assistance in housing management and property related issues, to our tenants in Bingham, City of Edinburgh, ensuring that tenants and their visitors can enjoy a safe, secure and comfortable environment. Retirement Housing Coordinator Skills and Experience: You should be self-motivated and capable of working on your own initiative as you will play a key role in the lives of our tenants, promoting and supporting them to achieve independent living. Previous experience of working with older people would be an advantage. To apply: Submit our online application form no later than 12 noon on Tuesday 4th November 2025. We can only accept candidates residing in the UK who already have the right to work documents. All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorships for international applicants, or candidates currently working in the UK on a sponsored visa as we are unable to assist with renewal upon expiry. If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Retirement Housing Coordinator and you'd like to work with a prestigious and well-established company working in a person-centred culture that puts people at the heart of all we do, then we'd like to hear from you. Trust Housing Association is a national housing, support and care provider, offering a range of accommodation and support services. Primarily serving older people in our communities we also provide housing for families and individuals. We have over 4000 households across the length and breadth of Scotland, from the Highlands and Islands all the way down to the Borders. Trust is an Investor in People Platinum accredited employer, a Leader in Diversity and a great place to work. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Trust Housing Association is a Registered Scottish Charity - SC009086

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