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Job Title: Chef (Independent Living Retirement facility) Location: Lytham St Annes (Links View) Job Type: Part-time (22.5 hours per week) - Fixed Term 3 Month's Salary: £26,325.00 (per annum pro rata) Reports To: Chef/Kitchen Manager &amp; Operations Management Job Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Chef to join our team at a residential retirement facility, where nutritious, well-balanced meals are a key part of the high standard of service we provide to our residents. The successful candidate will be passionate about food, committed to hygiene and safety standards, and sensitive to the dietary needs of elderly and vulnerable individuals. Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Plan, prepare, and cook meals in accordance with dietary requirements, preferences, and nutritional guidelines.</li> <li>Working under own initiative with the guidance of the Chef/Kitchen Manager and Operations Management.</li> <li>Design weekly menus in collaboration with Chef/Kitchen Manager and Operations Management, ensuring a variety of nutritionally balanced meals and maintaining budgetary control.</li> <li>Ensure food is served on time (service commences at 12:15pm) and at the correct temperature.</li> <li>Cater to specific dietary needs including diabetic-friendly meals, and allergy-aware dishes.</li> <li>Produce for buffets and themed events for special days and functions periodically under guidance from Chef/Manager.</li> <li>Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen at all times (we currently have and wish to maintain our 5-star hygiene rating).</li> <li>Ensure compliance with food safety regulations (e.g., HACCP) and internal policies.</li> <li>Monitor and manage stock levels, portion control, monthly stock takes, ordering supplies as needed in the absence of Chef/Kitchen Manager. Also, minimizing waste/over production when producing dishes at all times.</li> <li>Liaise with Chef/Kitchen Manager and Operations Management to receive feedback and make necessary adjustments to meals.</li> <li>Supervise service assistants or support staff during shifts.</li> <li>Proactive in daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedules.</li> </ul>Requirements: <ul> <li>Proven experience as a chef, preferably in a residential establishment.</li> <li>NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Professional Cookery (or equivalent qualification).</li> <li>Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or higher).</li> <li>Knowledge of dietary requirements for older adults and those with medical conditions.</li> <li>Excellent organizational and time management skills.</li> <li>Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.</li> <li>Compassionate, patient, and respectful approach to elderly people.</li></ul>Desirable: <ul> <li>Experience working with older clientele with varied dietary needs.</li> <li>First Aid training.</li> <li>Familiarity with CQC standards (Care Quality Commission).</li></ul>Working Hours: 7am - 3pm, 3 days per week including weekend working (including a half hour break), must be flexible to ensure 7 day production. Ready to Make a Difference? Whether you are an experienced caregiver or new to the field, ICare Group provides training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and expand your career in the healthcare industry. If you are enthusiastic about care and making a positive impact, we would love to hear from you! Visit our careers page at careers.icaregroup.co.uk to apply. Join us at ICare Group and help us make a difference, one visit at a time! Equal Opportunities: ICare Group is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that supports and respects all individuals. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any legally protected characteristic. If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact us. Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive suitable applications. If you do not hear back from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. #INDHCW

Chef - Independent Living Retirement facility

Role Are you a conveyancer looking for a new challenge? Forbes Solicitors are looking for Experienced Paralegal or Newly Qualified Solicitor to join theHousing and Regeneration (Property) team at our Walton Summit office in Preston. This is a full-time role working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday within the home ownership sub-team of the Housing &amp; Regeneration Property Department who act for Registered Providers of Housing across the country. This is a great opportunity for a conveyancer or NQ Solicitor with experience in property to transition into a growing area of property law. If you have worked in property law previously, either as a residential, commercial or real estate legal assistant or paralegal, this role will be of interest to you. The successful candidate will have residential property experience and training will be provided in specific Housing Property work types in which Forbes Housing Group have a particular sector presence. Whilst the role will be working to the fast-paced, client focussed and high standards of a law firm, the role will also provide a sustainable work-life balance. The Role The role will be responsible for delivering successful outcomes such as: <ul><li>Handling a varied case load of Property matters consisting of, effective and efficient chargeable (legal based) work that contributes to the delivery and completion of the full range of home ownership transactions for social housing clients (including shared ownership and open market plot sales, right to buy and right to acquire transactions, lease extensions, surrenders and re-sales of residential properties, property and land disposals) and auctions; </li><li>Provision of written and verbal advice in non-contentious property matters;</li><li>Communications with clients, and third parties to progress files;</li><li>Supporting the Head of Department with the delivery of the departmental strategy and business objectives;</li><li>Contributing to increasing the resilience of the team including development and training of other team members</li><li>Ensuring compliance with internal and external business requirements including ISO:9001 quality control, SRA Principles / Code of Conduct, deadlines;</li><li>Monitoring and reporting on own financial and business performance to deliver work in a profitable manner;</li><li>Contributing towards internal continuous improvement, innovation and knowledge sharing;</li><li>Inter-departmental support and collaboration on joint files, projects and events;</li><li>Contributing to the development of the departmental business plan;</li><li>Building positive relationships with current/prospective clients and enhancing the firm's profile, to drive business growth; </li><li>Contributing to business development including training events, articles/newsletters, tenders and Chambers &amp; Legal 500 submissions, etc.</li></ul>The Person If you are interested in this role specifically or just working at Forbes Solicitors, please do head to our website to learn more about us. We are looking for someone who has previous experience as a residential conveyancer. We will be progressing applicants to the next stage based on applications demonstrating the following knowledge, experience, and skills: Essential <ul><li>be SRA or CILEx qualified or have demonstrable transactional experience as a Paralegal within social housing property/residential conveyancing; </li><li>previous experience handling property/social housing sales and purchases;</li><li>demonstrate excellent knowledge of property law;</li><li>proven experience of handling own caseload, working to and managing deadlines, alongside the capability to generate fees in accordance with agreed targets;</li><li>demonstrate excellent client care skills and experience in providing professional and competent legal advice in accordance with SRA Code of Conduct;</li><li>have proven competence in their IT skills (Outlook, Word, and other systems experience);</li><li>have the ability to work as part of a team;</li><li>align with the Firm's values;</li><li>ability to manage their own caseload to meet tight deadlines;</li><li>have excellent attention to detail and organisational skills;</li><li>have good communication skills, both written and verbal</li></ul>Desirable <ul><li>previous experience working directly with Housing Associations and within a Home Ownership team.</li></ul>The Firm At Forbes Solicitors, we believe in creating a supportive and collaborative environment where our team members can thrive and develop themselves and each other. We offer a comprehensive range of legal services and have offices across the North, with deep roots in Lancashire. Our team are known for its genuine, practical advice and passion for achieving the best results. We are real people who listen to each other and work together to deliver exceptional service. We are proud to have been awarded UK Employer of the Year: Silver (250+) at the Investors in People Awards 2024 and the Firm is ranked as a Legal 500 Top Tier Firm with Tier One ranking in Social Housing and a Chambers and Partners Leading Firm. We are a values led Firm and are looking for people who embody our values: authenticity, striving for exceptional results, and unity in teamwork to join our award-winning Firm. The Benefits We are dedicated to supporting our people and offer a range of benefits, including: <ul><li>33 days annual leave, including bank holidays, increasing with length of service;</li><li>Annual leave purchase scheme (Subject to T&amp;Cs)</li><li>Enhanced family friendly policies and pay for Maternity, Paternity and Adoption;</li><li>Enhanced sick pay;</li><li>Celebration and Volunteer leave;</li><li>Ongoing professional development and progression opportunities;</li><li>Profit share scheme;</li><li>Additional long service awards;</li><li>Subsidised tuck shops;</li><li>Staff discount on Firm services;</li><li>Health care benefits (Health Cash Back Plan and Mental Health Counselling Services);</li><li>BUPA (Solicitor positions only, for self, not dependents);</li><li>Retail and gym membership discounts</li><li>Recruitment and legal department referrals (Subject to T&amp;Cs)</li><li>Annual Events;</li></ul>Forbes is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer, accredited to Investors in People and ISO 9001 Quality Management certified. We support the principle of equal opportunities in relation to any opportunities which we might provide through the engagement of employees; the provision of services to clients; and the appointment and engagement of suppliers. We are committed, wherever practicable, to maintaining a workforce which broadly reflects the local community in which we operate. We kindly remind all recruitment agencies to respect our policy which prohibits the acceptance of speculative CVs, and not submit candidates for a role that we advertise, unless explicitly instructed to do so. Any candidates that are submitted on a speculative basis will not be considered an introduction. Our dedication to this process is part of our commitment to equal opportunities for all applicants.

Experienced Paralegal or Solicitor, Social Housing

Creative Support are currently looking for a caring individual to take on our Relief Housing Support Worker role in Fleetwood, Blackpool, providing the highest standards of care to individuals with mental health/complex needs. This opportunity is perfect for someone who is interested in an exciting career in mental health. We are looking for someone who is approachable and warm and able to connect with the individuals we support. Support Worker Duties: <ul> <li>Developing and sustaining warm and trusting relationships with service users,</li> <li>Carrying out general administrative duties,</li> <li>Providing emotional support to service users,</li> <li>Medication oversight,</li> <li>Supporting with daily living tasks, including budgeting and tenancy maintenance,</li> <li>Communicating and building strong relationships with service users' family, support network and involved professionals.</li> </ul>Experience of providing care and support to individuals with mental health needs is essential for this role. The benefits of joining Creative Support as a Relief/Bank staff member is the flexibility to pick shifts to suit you and work in services that are local to you. Vacancy Reference Number: 82712 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. Application Instructions: In order to apply, please read the job description and then complete the online application form using the links above. You can also download a copy of our application form using the links above. Completed Application Forms must be submitted to our Head Office address (below) or emailed to <a href="mailto:recruitment@creativesupport.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@creativesupport.co.uk</a> to be considered for the vacancy. If you have not received a response to your application within 10 working days of the closing date please accept this as notification of an unsuccessful application. Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying. If you require any advice on completing your application form, please call us on 0161 236 0829. Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS

Relief Housing Support Worker

Independent Living Officer £28,088.90 p.a. (37 hours) Community Based, in Preston, Lancashire working Monday - Friday, 8am-4pm with a 12pm-8pm shift on a rota basis (1 week in 5) What will you be doing in this role? The Independent Living Officer (ILO) will work in a variety of settings including, but not limited to our Head Office - Harbour House, Independent/Extra Care Living schemes, community facilities and customers' homes. You will be responsible for delivering housing management support functions to older people both in our Independent Living properties and CGA homes. The role supports a holistic approach to independent living and the ILO will work closely with a number of our customers to ensure they have the best quality of life and are able to stay in their homes for as long as they can through the provision of a service which is centred around the person and their wellbeing. The ILO will also provide an emergency response service to our customers during weekdays, working a rota system, with occasional weekend work required to support community events. What we are looking for: <ul><li>You will have experience of working within a housing or support environment.</li><li>You will have experience of working with older or vulnerable people and supporting people with complex needs, including mental ill health, substance dependency and dementia.</li><li>You will have experience of dealing with challenging behaviour.</li><li>You will have a good understanding of Health and Safety.</li><li>You will have experience of lone working.</li><li>You will have the ability to work collaboratively and as part of a team.</li><li>You will have a driving licence and access to a car for business use.</li></ul>It would be great if you also had: <ul><li>CIH Housing Qualification Level 2</li><li>Experience of working in a social housing environment</li></ul>Why work at Community Gateway? Our team are what makes us who we are. We aim for a great employee experience and that includes offering a range of benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, your birthday off, Christmas closure, free parking, free breakfasts, a health cash-plan, reward and recognition scheme and much more. Inclusion is key for us. We would love to hear from people from diverse backgrounds for this role, and second languages come in handy. Working arrangements: This role is community based working in and around Preston. We offer flexibility wherever possible can to accommodate our business and your personal needs. A bit more about us: Community Gateway own and manage almost 7000 homes across the city of Preston, but we are so much more than just a landlord. We aim to offer great customer service, providing safe, well-maintained and affordable homes, and making a positive difference to the communities in which we work. We make sure that we manage our business to the highest of standards and are working to create a sustainable future. And finally, we want to be a great place to work....so if you think you have the skills, experience and can live our values, then we want to hear from you. Dates for your diary: The closing date for this advert is midnight on Sunday 20th July 2025 at midnight with interviews expected to be held on Tuesday 29th July 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Independent Living Officer

Accommodation Assistant Accommodation Assistant Location: St. Helens Coastal Resort, Isle of Wight Hours: Variable Salary: £12.21 per hour What we need in a nutshell We want you to make our guest accommodation so clean that it sparkles. So clean that when guests open the door for the first time, we can hear them say "Wow!" Who are we? We're not your average holiday company. Our guests come to our UK resorts to experience a world away from the day-to-day and our job is to surprise and delight them at every turn. Want to find out more about our holidays? Check out our website: <a href="http://www.awayresorts.co.uk" target="_blank">http://www.awayresorts.co.uk</a>. Skills, experience and qualities you'll need We need you to deliver delight by cleaning and preparing guest accommodation to our high, high standards - and then a little bit higher! This includes: <ul><li>changing beds</li><li>vacuuming, dusting and cleaning bedrooms and living spaces</li><li>cleaning and restocking bathrooms and kitchens</li></ul>And who knows what else you may find yourself doing. If you're happy to help even when it's 'not your job,' you're our sort of person. One more thing...holidays happen at holiday times, so you will need to work your magic on bank holidays too. If you can demonstrate the following, we'd love to hear from you: <ul><li>Knowing what clean means - which includes attention to detail and getting a genuine thrill from a job well-done</li><li>A friendly and helpful attitude - delightful when you meet guests and good at communicating within your team</li><li>Great at working under pressure</li></ul>It's the icing on the cake if you have experience in a housekeeping role in the hospitality sector. It's about your values too. We have a can-do, fun loving, people centred ethos here at Away Resorts, which is captured by our holiday heroes' mantra of Attentive Amazing Lovers - have a read about it here and decide if it describes you. What we can offer you We look after you with a great range of benefits, including: <ul><li>Competitive Pension</li><li>Discounts on Away Resorts Holidays</li><li>On Park Discounts</li><li>Awards and Recognition</li></ul>Want to join our team? Here's how to apply Just click on the Apply Now button and follow the instructions. To find out more about what it's like to work for Away Resorts, check us out at <a href="http://www.awayresorts.co.uk/careers" target="_blank">www.awayresorts.co.uk/careers</a>. Good Luck!

Accommodation Assistant

Overview Believe in People? The best people have one thing in common. They care. At Change Grow Live, our commitment to making a difference in the lives of those who use our services is unwavering. We provide support, respect, and a safe environment, where we tailor our approach to each individual's needs to find the best treatment and support options. Guided by our core values of being open, compassionate and bold, our team embodies these principles daily, striving to empower individuals to reshape their lives, foster personal growth, and embrace life to its fullest. Are you wanting to develop your career in positively impacting the lives of individuals who use our St Helens service? If you are a team player genuinely interested in making a difference, we invite you to join our vibrant St Helens team. We have an exciting opportunity for a Recovery Coordinators to join our St Helens Team who have the skills and experience to assess and engage with our service users, ensuring that they access the right intervention at the right time, in a way that best meets their needs. Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week Full time Salary Range: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 Dependent on experience, pro rata for part time hours Contract: 12 month fixed term contract from start date Responsibilities About the Role: <ul><li>Provide unwavering support to service users from their initial contact with our service throughout their treatment and recovery journey.</li><li>Implement tailored interventions aimed at reducing the harm caused by opiate use, either through group sessions or one-on-one engagement.</li><li>Ensure service users receive a comprehensive, recovery-focused detoxification plan, including pre-detox preparation and post-care support.</li><li>Collaborate with other organisations and the community to enhance the recovery resources available to service users by referring them to mutual aid groups and other networks.</li><li>Advocate for the involvement of family members, service users, and the community.</li><li>Serve as a voice for service users in accessing partnership services.</li><li>Work closely with service users to facilitate their social (re)integration, enabling them to lead fulfilling and purpose-driven lives. This includes promoting recovery, resilience, peer support, and self-determination.</li></ul>About You: <ul><li>Possess knowledge and experience in delivering interventions for service users affected by opiate use.</li><li>Excel in both verbal and written communication, with proficient IT skills.</li><li>Demonstrate proactive qualities, working independently with excellent time management and prioritisation skills.</li><li>Hold a strong understanding of mental health interventions, services, and best practices.</li><li>Thrive as a supportive team player with exceptional interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating with a diverse range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders.</li><li>Exhibit the ability to navigate change effectively, always prioritising the needs of service users.</li><li>Recognise the significance of information governance processes and commit to adhering to all necessary safeguards.</li><li>Pursue continuous learning opportunities to enhance your professional knowledge and skills, while also contributing to the growth and development of your colleagues.</li></ul>What We Offer: <ul><li>25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing annually for first five years.</li><li>A dedicated 'Wellness' hour each week, access to a 'Wellness' hub, and an Employee Assistance Programme.</li><li>Participation in a contributory pension scheme.</li><li>A wide range of benefits, including discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, and more.</li><li>A warm and supportive team environment.</li><li>Extensive training, career development, and progression opportunities.</li><li>Refer a Friend Scheme.</li></ul>Ready to Begin Your Journey with Change Grow Live? Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role. If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more here Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (<a href="http://www.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.gov.uk</a>) 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. Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35) ILW / OLW /Fringe N/A - Outside London Weighting Area If you have any questions or concerns on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Pauline Sillery | <a href="mailto:Pauline.Sillery@cgl.org.uk" target="_blank">Pauline.Sillery@cgl.org.uk</a> | 01744410752 Hidden (25858)

Recovery Coordinator

Position: Care Home Worker (Nights) Shifts Available: 3 night shifts Monday - Sunday, 3 x 11hr shifts, Total of 33 hrs per week About ICare Group: At ICare Group, we are more than just a care provider-we are a community-focused organisation dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for those we serve. Our Care Home services provide essential support to individuals within a safe and nurturing environment. From personal care and daily living assistance to companionship and wellbeing checks, we are committed to ensuring our residents feel safe, supported, and valued. If you have a passion for making a positive impact and thrive in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you! Why Work with ICare Group? <ul> <li>£125 Welcome Bonus: Receive a welcome bonus upon joining (terms and conditions apply).</li> <li>Refer a Friend Scheme: Earn £125 for both you and your referral through our 'Refer a Friend' Scheme (terms and conditions apply).</li> <li>Quarterly and Annual Carer Awards: Get rewarded for your commitment to ICare with our Carer Awards.</li> <li>Blue Light Card: Enjoy discounts at hundreds of high street retailers and well-known brands. We will reimburse the cost of your Blue Light Card!</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme: Access free, practical, and impartial support for you and your family.</li> <li>Uniform and Infection Control Equipment: Full uniform provided, including free infection control equipment.</li> <li>Dedicated People and Wellbeing Team: Access to a supportive team focused on your wellbeing.</li> <li>Comprehensive Training: Receive Fast-track training, paid induction, and 3 days of on-the-job shadowing. We offer ongoing development, with opportunities to advance your career.</li> <li>Growth Opportunities: We are committed to helping our employees grow and develop their skills, offering opportunities for career advancement.</li> <li>Supportive Environment: Join a team that values your contributions and supports your growth. ICare Group fosters a collaborative environment where your skills and dedication are recognised, appreciated, and rewarded.</li> <li>Make a Real Difference: Your work will directly impact the lives of those in need, providing them with care and support that brightens their day.</li> <li>Weekly or Fortnightly Pay and Pension: Most of our sites enjoy the stability of weekly or fortnightly pay and contribute to our stakeholder pension plan.</li></ul>What You Will Do: <ul> <li>Provide Personal Care: Assist residents with personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting, while maintaining their dignity and comfort.</li> <li>Support Daily Living: Help residents with daily activities such as meal preparation, medication reminders, light housekeeping, and shopping.</li> <li>Offer Companionship: Provide emotional support and companionship, helping residents feel less isolated and more connected.</li> <li>Conduct Wellbeing Checks: Make regular wellbeing checks to ensure residents are safe, comfortable, and their needs are being met.</li> <li>Ensure Compliance: Adhere to all company policies, including those related to resident privacy, health and safety, and care standards.</li> <li>Contribute to Continuous Improvement: Participate in team meetings and share ideas to enhance our service offerings and care processes.</li></ul>What We are Looking For: <ul> <li>Experience in Care: Previous experience in a care role is preferred, but a genuine passion for helping others is essential.</li> <li>Positive Attitude: A friendly, supportive demeanour with a genuine passion for assisting those in need.</li> <li>Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their families, providing exceptional service.</li> <li>Collaborator: Willingness to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and support your colleagues.</li> <li>Flexibility: Willingness to work on a flexible schedule, including weekends, and adapt to the varying needs of our residents.</li> <li>Diligence: Ensure that all care tasks and wellbeing checks are managed with care and professionalism.</li> <li>Background Checks: Willingness to undergo necessary background checks.</li> <li>Weekend Availability: Ability to work on weekends as required.</li></ul>Ready to Make a Difference? Whether you are an experienced caregiver or new to the field, ICare Group provides training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and expand your career in the healthcare industry. If you are enthusiastic about care and making a positive impact, we would love to hear from you! Visit our careers page at careers.icaregroup.co.uk to apply. Join us at ICare Group and help us make a difference, one visit at a time! Equal Opportunities: ICare Group is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that supports and respects all individuals. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any legally protected characteristic. If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact us. Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive suitable applications. If you do not hear back from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. #INDHCW

Care Home Worker - independent living (nights)

About The Role Role: Housing Options Officer Location: Civic Centre, Leyland Contract: Full time (36.25 hours per week) / Permanent Salary: £33,366 - £36,124 Closing Date: 27 July 2025 Our Housing Options Team is looking to appoint a pro-active, enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to work as a Housing Options Officer in our busy fast paced housing department. Each day is different and if you are the kind of person who relishes a challenge and is focused on achieving the best results for customers then this could be the job for you. What you'll be getting up to <ul> <li>You'll be working with customers who often present with multiple and complex needs and as such you will attend a variety of multi-agency meetings and forums, working in partnership with voluntary and statutory agencies to find the best housing solutions.</li> <li>You will be responsible for a range of functions, primarily relating to the prevention and relief of homelessness.</li></ul>Who we're looking for <ul> <li>You should have a good knowledge of the causes and implications of homelessness and have an understanding of current legislation.</li> <li>The ability to work with a range of partners and have effective communication skills. Someone who can work creatively towards finding housing solutions for our customers is vital.</li></ul>Other requirements <ul> <li>This role requires some travel around our boroughs. You should have a valid driving licence or the equivalent mobility. </li> <li>Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check (applied and paid for by the Council).</li></ul>Our Benefits <ul> <li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (and Christmas shutdown)</li> <li>Hybrid/agile working</li> <li>Local Government pension</li> <li>Healthcare Cash Plan for cash back on health treatments </li> <li>Cashback website access for savings on brands you love</li> <li>Volunteering days</li> <li>Free parking</li></ul>Many of our colleagues work flexibly for us. We're always open to conversations around different working arrangements. If you're interested in part-time, compressed hours or any other working arrangement, please get in touch with us through the "Contact Us" form on our careers website. About Us At South Ribble Council, our mission is to provide a first-class service and improve the quality of life for our communities. Our staff are our greatest resource in helping us achieve this. They're at the heart of everything we do and are crucial to the delivery of excellent services. Working Together We share a number of our services with Chorley Council. This allows for improved resilience across both councils and provides numerous benefits to our operations. Whilst some staff and back-end processes are shared between the Councils, both Councils still retain sovereignty and have separate strategies and corporate plans. Additional information Applicants are advised to apply early. We reserve the right to close a vacancy prior to the closing date. Equal Opportunities We believe that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to the elimination of unfair and unlawful discrimination and prejudice in all our policies, procedures, and practices. We're committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes making adjustments for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process, please contact us via the "Contact Us" page on our website. If you are disabled or your last employer was the armed forces, and you meet all the essential criteria of a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Housing Options Officer

About The Role We have an exciting opportunity for an Independent Living Skills Coach to join our team in Preston. Working in an environment that is dedicated to providing comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement, you will work with people who are or have recently experienced homelessness and who are in need of support and accommodation. Assessing needs, building trust, enabling and unlocking our clients potential to live independently, you will need to get to know your clients, enhance their social integration and abilities by encouraging them to participate in social and leisure programmes, help residents with their support needs and with the practicalities of everyday living. About You You will instinctively work in a manner that aligns fully with Salvation Army Homes values and behaviours, demonstrating energy and passion, along with a positive, can do attitude in your daily contribution as a night concierge to transforming lives. You will be confident and be able to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people including clients, staff, agencies and local neighbours. We need you to have: <ul> <li>Empathy with our client group</li> <li>Strong interpersonal and influencing skills</li> <li>Good time management</li> <li>A willingness to work night shift on a rota basis</li></ul>In return, we'll give you access to some great benefits. These include: <ul> <li>£100 when you start work, plus £250 at 6 months' service and another £250 at 12 months' service</li> <li>26 days annual leave rising to 31 days</li> <li>An extra day off on your birthday</li> <li>A High Street discount scheme (great savings both on and off-line)</li> <li>Pension with life assurance</li> <li>Discounted private medical insurance</li> <li>Loans available for financial emergencies</li> <li>Occupational Sick Pay</li> <li>A full Induction package and training relevant to the role</li> <li>Long service awards from 2.5 years</li> <li>Support to learn and develop your career</li></ul>About Us A registered social landlord and one of the leading providers of supported housing in the UK, Salvation Army Homes is dedicated to transforming lives by providing accommodation and support for some of the most vulnerable members of society - mainly people with complex needs and/or experiencing homelessness. Our aim is to work with individuals to build on their strengths, creating person centred, individualised strategies and plans that transform lives, support recovery and enable positive behaviour. In order to succeed, however, we need the right people in place. Our workforce is one of our greatest assets, but only by recruiting the very best can we continue to deliver comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement. services to our residents. That's where you come in. As an equal opportunities' employer, Salvation Army Homes is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We invite and welcome applications to apply for Salvation Army Homes opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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