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The Vacancy Castles &amp; Coasts Housing Association (CCHA) is currently looking to recruit a permanent, full time (36.25 hours per week), Empty Property Manager, based in Workington with a salary of £41,027- £45,262 per annum. If you are looking for an exciting new challenge, we have a brilliant opportunity for you to make a difference by managing CCHA's empty property process. This role is key to our commitment to deliver first class services to our residents. We are looking for an exceptional individual, who is passionate about delivering high quality services and driving a culture of excellent performance. As Empty Property Manager, you will be responsible for managing the Association's empty property process, from the point of notice, through the repairs process and up to the point of letting. You will ensure the effective management of the process, working closely with the maintenance and housing teams, identifying areas for efficiency, implementing dynamic and tailored solutions and leading a cohesive approach across the different teams. You will be instrumental in leading the delivery of the entire empty property management process, to ensure that a high quality and value for money service is delivered, which meets the needs and expectations of our residents and is aligned to the most up to date legislative and regulatory requirements. The key purpose of this role is to minimise void rent loss for CCHA, whilst ensuring an excellent customer journey experience. You will be a dynamic, innovative and driven leader, with experience of designing and delivering high performing services, preferably working within a voids/maintenance environment. You will demonstrate a strong collaborative leadership style, with the ability to build effective relationships, both internally and externally. You will also have a thorough understanding of change management and experience of implementing continuous improvement. You can find more information on this role by downloading the document below. If you are looking to make a real difference to the service we provide to our residents, please click the "Apply Now" button on this website. If you are looking to make a real difference to the service we provide to our residents, then please click the apply now button. Closing date for applications: Friday 17th January 2025 Interviews to be held: Friday 24th January 2025 The Company The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.

Empty Property Manager

About The Role Do you want to work in a role where you can support people in Sutton to rebuild their lives? This post is offered as a fixed term contract until November 2025, or as a secondment for internal applicants. An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Sutton Vulnerable Adults Service for someone to join the team as a Housing Support Worker. The service provides supported accommodation across Sutton for over 100 adults with multiple needs as part of the Sutton Vulnerable Adults Pathway. We provide short term accommodation for up to 24 months, where clients are supported to identify appropriate move-on plans into sustainable accommodation. Our dedicated team work with a multi-agency, and recovery based approach to assist clients to achieve move-on aims. In the role of Housing Support you will: <ul> <li>Work on the weekly rota Mon - Fri 9-5, excluding weekends and Bank Holidays.</li> <li>Oversee a case load of clients, creating a supportive environment and working in a person centred way to support clients identify personal aims and ambitions, and support them to make and carry out plans towards achieving them.</li> <li>Provide practical and personal support to clients in a way that is approachable, engaging, flexible and caring.</li> <li>Work with partner agencies, and client's access health and treatment, employment and training opportunists to meet their individual needs, and work towards focusing on engagement within the community.</li></ul>About you We are looking for inspirational, committed individuals who have a genuine desire to support people to transform their lives. If you have good interpersonal and skills, patience and resilience you don't need to have direct experience, as we will provide you with the knowledge and training you need to work with clients in a holistic and person-centred way. You should demonstrate the below: <ul> <li>A non-judgemental approach to working with homeless and vulnerable people, a good understanding, of or willingness to learn about the needs of our clients, especially those with complex needs.</li> <li>Good communication skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with relevant partner agencies,</li> <li>The ability to manage complex and difficult situations in relation to people</li> <li>Dedication and personal resilience required to maintain enthusiasm for day to day contact with clients.</li></ul>St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups. How to apply To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the 'document' tab on the advert page on our website. When you're ready to apply click the 'Apply Now' Button to start your online application form. Closing date: 10 am on 13 January 2025 Interview and assessments on: week commencing 20 January 2025 About Us Our purpose is to end homelessness and rebuild lives. It drives everything that we do. For the past 55 years, we have been on the ground every day and every night, supporting people to recover from homelessness and advocating for change. We support around 28,000 people each year and our work means that more than 2,700 people have somewhere safe to stay each night. What We Offer Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where all colleagues feel valued, and we welcome applications from all under-represented groups. We believe that equity, diversity and inclusion improves the health, wellbeing and development of our colleagues and helps to ensure everyone feels valued. We know that when diversity, inclusion and wellbeing are prioritised, we are happier, healthier and can ultimately achieve better outcomes for our clients. Below are some of our key focus areas to improve both our candidate and colleague experience: <ul> <li>A growing number of diversity networks including LGBTQ+, Womens Action, Lived Experience and Anti-Racist networks.</li> <li>Increasing visibility by ensuring that all interview panels across the organisation are diversely represented to ensure fair and balanced decision making during the recruitment process.</li> <li>A safe and supportive working environment championing positive action via various internal schemes such as upward mentoring and a Steps into Management programme.</li> <li>Mandatory Diversity &amp; Inclusion training for all staff, unconscious bias training for managers, and a range of other courses such as Trans awareness and Autism Awareness.</li> <li>In recognition of the importance of transparency, we publish our employee diversity statistics and pay gap reports on our website. </li></ul>Want to find out more? Click here to visit our Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion page. Wellbeing and Benefits We offer a comprehensive package of benefits to our colleagues to ensure wellbeing remains a key priority. Maintaining a good work life balance can be tricky, but with family friendly policies, flexible and agile working options and an incremental annual leave allowance, we are committed to making sure you have the options available as and when you need them. These include: <ul> <li>Agile working model for suitable roles.</li> <li>Supportive flexitime and toil arrangements.</li> <li>28 days annual leave rising to 31 after five years' service.</li> <li>Family friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave. Carers leave, and fertility treatment leave.</li> <li>Financial wellbeing platform offering loans, advances and saving options.</li> <li>Auto-enrolment to pension scheme after six months service with an employer contribution of 6%.</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme and access to SmartHealth app - 24/7 GP appointments, health checks and nutrition advice.</li> <li>Cycle to Work scheme and interest free season ticket loans.</li> <li>Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food &amp; drink, travel, electricals and more.</li></ul>Want to find out more? Want to find out more? Click here to visit our Work For Us page. Reaching Potential At St Mungo's we are committed to providing development opportunities for all our colleagues. We welcome people with a wide range of experiences and value transferable skills so that we can provide the best support for people experiencing homelessness. That's why we have a robust induction, training and development programme that supports colleagues throughout their career at St Mungo's. These include: <ul> <li>Highly praised internal training courses and access to external learning to build your skills and meet your professional development goals.</li> <li>Steps into Management programme to support colleague progression.</li> <li>Commitment to continued professional development with access to career development forums, internal mentoring and internal secondment opportunities.</li></ul>A DBS disclosure check is a requirement for this post and will be undertaken for the successful candidate. Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo's current standard Terms and Conditions (T&amp;Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.

Housing Support Worker

The Vacancy <ul> <li>Annual salary of £35,817 (FTE)</li> <li>Permanent role</li> <li>Full-time (35 hours), part-time and flexible working patterns available</li> <li>Liverpool city centre office base, travel across Merseyside region (access to a vehicle is essential)</li></ul>Proposed Interview Date: W/C 27 January 2025 The role As a Senior Housing Officer, you will be responsible for supporting a customer focussed Housing Management service, in line with regulatory standards and performance target. You will complete ASB case audits within the neighbourhood team and to also have a clear understanding of all safeguarding policies and procedures. The role will also be assisting with budget setting and Service Charge reviews, and to monitor and manage social impact in the neighbourhood teams. As a Senior Housing Officer, you will have a duty of line managing within the Housing team, as well as supporting the Housing Manager with developing strategy and policies. The right fit <ul> <li>Significant experience within a Neighbourhood role is essential.</li> <li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li> <li>Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines. </li> <li>Experience in delivering high-quality front-line customer facing housing. </li> <li>Evidence of working flexibly and adapting to change</li> <li>Experience of working in partnership with other agencies </li> <li>Ability to prioritise workload to meet targets and deadlines. </li> <li>Experience of effective and positive team working.</li> <li>Excellent numeracy, ICT and literacy skills, able to analyse data and write reports.</li> <li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to communicate appropriately with people at all levels.</li> <li>Self-motivated and able to use own initiative to find solutions.</li> <li>Excellent customer service skills and what it means to be customer focussed.</li> <li>Ability to demonstrate empathy in dealing with and resolving dispute situations.</li> <li>Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential</li></ul>Who we are Regenda Homes is an award-winning Registered Social Housing provider with around 12,000 homes in Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Lancashire. We provide additional support to residents including finding work, money advice or dealing with anti-social behaviour. We work in partnership with residents to scrutinise services and make sure we perform to a high standard. Regenda Homes is part of The Regenda Group; we work in places where we can make a difference and operate across the housing and construction sector, in care and support, and in education, training and careers. Next steps If you like what you've read so far and think you've got what it takes to join our team, then apply now with a copy of your CV and a short covering letter detailing why you think you would be a good fit the role. Our People Services team will review your application and will be in touch shortly. What we offer Regenda Homes really is a great place to work - and you don't have to just take our word for it! We're an accredited Best Companies Top 100 employer and have achieved Investors in People Gold status. We can offer you a working environment where you can enjoy yourself, develop yourself and be yourself and where you really can make a difference to people's lives. We also offer a fantastic reward and benefits package which, amongst other things, includes: <ul> <li>A range of flexible working options.</li> <li>27 days paid annual leave each year (rising one day per year up to a maximum of 32 days after five years) in addition to 8 bank holidays.</li> <li>6 additional days for volunteering.</li> <li>Up to 9% employer's contribution to the pension scheme (match funded).</li> <li>£250 annual 'Live and Learn' allowance to spend on learning any new skill.</li> <li>Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay schemes.</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme and health and wellbeing initiatives.</li> <li>A wide variety of exciting learning and development opportunities.</li> <li>Interest free loans to assist with the purchase of computer equipment and travel season tickets.</li> <li>Monthly staff lottery scheme.</li></ul>"We regenerate places and create opportunities for people" We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and minority ethnic candidates as they are currently under-represented within our organisation. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, we'd encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. INDHP The Company The Regenda Group is a great quality, forward thinking housing business, building, managing and maintaining the homes people need. We own or manage around 13,000 properties across the region, including social rented housing, housing for older people, supported housing, private rented property, shared ownership and housing for sale. The Regenda Group is made up of Regenda Homes and its wholly-owned subsidiaries M&amp;Y Maintenance and Construction, Redwing Living, McDonald Property Rentals, Petrus Community, The Learning Foundry, Positive Footprints and Centre 56. Our mission is to provide a comprehensive range of multi-tenure housing products and services that reflect the dynamic nature of the housing market, the diversity of our customers and a rapidly changing world. Our core purpose is to regenerate places to create opportunities for people. Gallery Previous Next

Senior Housing Officer

Waking Night Project Worker Dolphin Lodge, 16 Marine Parade, Hythe, Kent. CT21 6AJ £13.12 per hour 35 hour per week Sanctuary Supported Living are delighted to be recruiting for a Night Project Worker at Dolphin Lodge, Hythe, where we provide OFSTED registered Housing support to children and young adults. At Sanctuary Supported Living, we specialise in delivering a wide range of personalised housing, care, and support services to help people across England to live as independently as possible. We're a national organisation, but we're not-for-profit and we think locally by putting our customers at the heart of what we do. We're committed to being our best and helping customers to be their best, as we support them on their pathways for independence. No matter your job - delivering support directly or working in our offices to support our frontline teams - your work makes a difference every day. And working with us isn't just another job. It's rewarding, inspiring, exciting and it provides an opportunity to make a real, positive impact on people's lives. Plus, we'll support you in reaching your aspirations and career goals, through comprehensive training and benefits. The role of Waking Night Project Worker will include: <ul> <li>Providing support to encourage young people to maximise their own potential and independence</li> <li>Provide high-quality person-centred support to enable and empower customers to develop the skills necessary for independent living within legislative, regulatory requirements and best practice</li> <li>Establish professional relationships with all customers, using appropriate and clear communication to promote independence through developing daily living skills and social engagement, ensuring that customers maintain personal choice, privacy, and dignity</li> <li>Assist customers in understanding and planning their support package, focussing on positive outcomes to maximise customers potential and enable them to exercise choice and control</li> <li>Provide advocacy to support customers and their families when required</li> <li>Liaise with relevant external agencies to ensure the maximum support is delivered to enable customers to access and maintain a level of integration within the wider community</li> <li>Manage the implementation of safeguarding principles and responsibilities to ensure the safety of customers and to avoid potential risk to stakeholders and the business</li> <li>Promote safe practices and undertake risk assessments within legislative frameworks and business protocols, escalating issues as appropriate</li> <li>Contribute, as appropriate, to special programmes and projects in support of the Group's values and objectives</li> <li>Handling occasional emergency situations</li> <li>Lone working</li></ul>Skills and experiences: <ul> <li>Experience of working with vulnerable children and young adults</li> <li>Proven knowledge of key needs and services for relevant customer group</li> <li>Some knowledge of relevant legislative and regulatory requirements</li> <li>Good understanding of written and spoken English</li> <li>Good communication skills</li> <li>Good interpersonal and customer care skills</li> <li>Ability to demonstrate a positive and accepting approach to customers whatever their needs</li> <li>Ability to keep accurate records and clearly communicate relevant information</li> <li>Ability to make accurate simple calculations</li> <li>Email and internet communications</li></ul>Are you ready to be your best? Brilliant work deserves brilliant benefits! As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary Supported Living a great place to work, here are just some of the ways we'll reward you: <ul> <li>At least 25 days paid holiday, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus public holidays) pro rata</li> <li>A pension scheme with employer contributions</li> <li>A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers</li> <li>Health and well-being plans</li> <li>Life assurance</li> <li>Family friendly arrangements, including opportunities for flexible working</li> <li>Tax efficient savings through our Cycle to Work scheme</li> <li>A wide range of learning and development opportunities</li></ul>Job Reference: 222692 Closing Date: 12 January 2025 We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application. Building Equality and Diversity Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities.

About The Role Islington is a lively, diverse area of London, offering an eclectic assortment of cultural activities, good transport services, and a vibrant feel. As a borough we are innovative, forward thinking, and committed to positive change. An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Service for a talented and enthusiastic Independent Reviewing Officer. As a member of the Safeguarding and Quality Assurance team you may hold a diverse caseload that will include mainly children looked after and some child protection cases. You will also be asked to contribute to auditing activity across the service, which will be an integral part of the role. You will need to possess excellent chairing skills, to confidently manage difficult meetings whilst ensuring the participation of children and young people and their parents; have a keen eye for scrutiny, auditing, attention to detail and good report writing skills. The successful applicant will be able to ensure effective decisions are made for Children Looked After and Children with a Child Protection Plan and monitor those decisions in line with Working Together and the Care Placement, Planning and Review Regulations. The successful applicant will need extensive knowledge of The Care Planning, Placement and Case Review Regulations, 2010, the IRO Handbook, Working Together to Safeguard Children and London Child Protection Procedures, and be expected to ensure that high quality services are being delivered to children, providing constructive challenge where needed. Closing date: Sunday 9th February 2025 at 23:59; Interviews are being held on 20 February 2025 For an informal discussion please contact:- Carmen Rampersad | Service Manager, Safeguarding and Quality Assurance | Email: [email protected] Working for the team, service and our organisation Islington is a place rich with diversity and culture. As a council our sense of purpose couldn't be clearer: we serve. It's in the logo. We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Together we can change the future. We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive. To do this, everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values which guide us in everything that we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out 'CARE', which is what we think public service is all about. Our offer to you We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Our staff benefits include: <ul> <li>Up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service</li> <li>A range of flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance, as well as a 35-hour working week</li> <li>Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential</li> <li>Competitive pay and a commitment to paying all staff the London Living Wage at minimum</li> <li>Excellent local government pension scheme</li> <li>Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships</li> <li>Local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists, and more!</li></ul>Recruitment information It is the policy of Islington Council that no user of service, present or future employee or job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their sex, perceived or actual sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion or belief, age, creed, colour, nationality, national origin, ethnic origin, or disability, or on the grounds of their association with someone in one of these groups; nor is disadvantaged by any conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justified. We welcome applications from Black and Minority Ethnic candidates and acknowledge our responsibility to mitigate against racial discrimination. Islington Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria and we are committed to providing support to applicants who request reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process and throughout their career with us. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post is subject to a enhanced DBS check with children/adult barred list, qualifications check and 3/5 years referencing. Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Islington Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.

Independent Reviewing Officer

Overview We are looking for a Recovery Housing Support WorkerThis is an exciting new opportunity to join our team. We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. What you will be doing? Some of the main responsibilities include: <ul><li>To provide a comprehensive, inclusive, and bespoke Recovery Housing service, including advice and guidance to Forward Trust clients. </li><li>Conducting robust housing needs assessments to ensure service user needs are identified and a bespoke supportive plan is created with the service user at the centre, including signposting to other internal and external services. </li><li>You will ensure that a holistic service is delivered safely to our clients in line with individual and team targets outlined by the Manager.</li><li>Provide weekly 1-2-1 sessions with each client and keep accurate care plans.</li><li>Develop links with relevant agencies including residential rehabs, supported housing / housing providers, and other local organisations offering volunteering opportunities</li><li>Conduct weekly/monthly health and safety checks in line with policies and procedures</li><li>Develop skills in the collection and recording of data for audit, research and reporting purposes.</li><li>Keep databases up to date and accurate and managed in accordance with Data Protection Principles and Law.</li><li>Take on other tasks and responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the Line Manager</li><li>Participate and contribute in key meetings such as team meetings and multi-disciplinary reviews, sharing information appropriately.</li></ul>For a full list of responsibilities please refer to the Job Specification below. What we are looking for? <ul><li>Knowledge and experience of the criminal justice sector and Recovery Agenda.</li><li>Experience of floating support </li><li>A thorough knowledge of the needs of clients who are in abstinence based recovery</li><li>Experience of assessing adults in need of support around substance misuse and maintaining abstinence based recovery</li><li>Experience of substance misuse field and/or experience of working in a related field or similar field</li><li>Demonstrable experience of managing caseloads, carrying out/ completing risk/ comprehensive assessments, SMART action plans and maintaining effective case records</li><li>Experience of delivering both 1:1 and group-work interventions using motivational techniques and trauma informed approaches</li><li>Experience of working effectively with adults experiencing multiple disadvantages; unemployment, homelessness, mental ill health, substance use</li><li>The ability to set and stick to professional boundaries</li><li>An understanding of the needs of clients who are in or working towards recovery</li><li>Understanding of and sensitivity to diversity and equality issues</li><li>Working knowledge of using Microsoft office packages, database monitoring systems and Strong skills in IT communication</li></ul>What we offer <ul><li>Training and development opportunities</li><li>Flexible working </li><li>Simply Health Cashback Scheme (Optional)</li><li>Season Ticket Loan Scheme </li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Crisis Loan Scheme</li><li>Electric Car Scheme</li><li>3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees)</li><li>Access to Blue Light Card</li><li>25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays </li><li>Contributory Pension Scheme - Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years' service and up to 9% thereafter </li><li>Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) </li><li>Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)</li></ul>Diversity at Forward Trust Our workforce is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. The closing date for this role is 6th February 2025. Please note 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. Person specification Recovery Housing Specialist JD - Southend ESSEX

Recovery Housing Support Worker

Job Title: Community Manager Reporting To: Head of Youth Services Location: Hybrid (Our offices are based at Phoenix Brewery, W10 6SZ) Contract: Full Time, Permanent Salary: £36,000 per annum Benefits: <ul><li>Enhanced policies including 25 days annual leave per year, plus public holidays;</li><li>Company electronic devices;</li><li>Competitive pension;</li><li>Remote and flexible working;</li><li>Excellent opportunities for training and career progression.</li></ul>Please Click Here for our full candidate pack for this role. Closing date: 12th January 2025 Job Purpose: To deliver The Mix's online communities across discussion boards and group chats, leading a team to establish a fun, inclusive and supportive space for young people. Main Responsibilities Responsible for: <ul><li>Innovating and growing our online peer support community</li><li>Taking the online community to the next level in terms of youth-led, peer-to-peer digital communities, both in terms of youth-led practice and using new technologies</li><li>Line management of the community team and day-to-day delivery of the community service</li></ul>Overseeing the day-to-day running of the community: <ul><li>Supporting the community team to deliver The Mix's peer support community across all channels including supporting young community moderators, activators, content creators and peer supporters, ensuring safe moderation and facilitating peer support</li><li>Ensuring delivery of engaging community events such as group chats, live Q&amp;As and Youth Voice activities</li><li>Line management and development of the community team, including officers, senior officers, freelancers and 50+ young volunteers</li><li>Working collaboratively with the content and digital marketing team and partner organisations to deliver a high-quality service</li><li>Managing projects (including budgets) to develop the online community and volunteering offerUsing data and insights from the community to provide analysis of topics and discussions relevant to The Mix</li><li> Working with the volunteer team to ensure that volunteer roles continue to help grow community engagement</li><li>Ensuring that policies, procedures, rotas, schedules and other information about the services are delivered</li><li>Promoting and encouraging self-care and reflective practice across the team </li></ul>Community growth and strategy development: <ul><li>Leading on the growth and development of the community using youth-led practice and new technology to ensure that it is a space that meets the growing and changing needs of young people</li><li>Delivering the community strategy and working with data and insight teams to monitor strategy development against KPIs</li><li>Ensuring that community members have a sense of ownership and opportunities to help shape the community</li><li>Establishing relationships with partner organisations and stakeholders across relevant sectors and fields</li><li>Focusing on the continuous development of The Mix community by attending training events, being aware of best practice</li><li>within the sector and cascading learning to staff, volunteers, and community members</li></ul>Volunteering engagement &amp; development: <ul><li>Line management of the Senior Engagement and Training Officer, supporting them to engage young people in the community into voluntary roles, lead on training and supporting young people in their voluntary roles</li><li>Working with the Volunteering Manager to oversee the departments volunteering practices ensure a high-quality service, continuous volunteer development &amp; a positive volunteering experience</li><li>Ensuring that the community has enough volunteers to deliver the service safely</li><li>Supporting the senior engagement and training officer with the co-design and design of volunteering</li><li>roles and processes</li></ul>Person Specification Essential <ul><li>Qualification and/or relevant experience in youth work up to level 2</li><li>Experience and demonstrable knowledge of running online peer support and community services, including the training and management of volunteers</li><li>Passion for working with young people and experience and knowledge of the issues they face</li><li>Good general technical knowledge with an understanding of the opportunities associated with new technologies and online services for young people</li><li>Excellent people skills, adaptable and flexible in manner and approach with an understanding of how to motivate and develop staff</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication, as well as good listening skills with the ability to communicate with empathy and understanding</li><li>Good planning and problem-solving skills Experience of delivering online workshops with young people Line management experience of staff and volunteers</li></ul>Desirable <ul><li>Experience in group facilitation and training</li><li>Understanding of the legal issues affecting online communities</li><li>Experience of working within safeguarding frameworks</li><li>Good technical knowledge, ideally including at least a basic knowledge of HTML</li><li>Any additional social media skills such as social listening, reporting and content creation</li></ul>We will be interviewing on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the job advert early if we receive a high number of applicants.

Community Manager

The Vacancy Castles &amp; Coasts Housing Association (CCHA) is currently looking to recruit a permanent, full time (36.25 hours per week) Home Ownership Officer, based in Carlisle, Newcastle or Workington with a salary of £30,680 - £33,769 per annum If you are looking for an exciting new role, this is a great opportunity to join the Home Ownership Team at CCHA as a Home Ownership Officer The position is high paced and reactive. We are looking for candidates with skills and experience that includes: Experience within a housing management and/or home ownership environment, Computer literate, with good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, Good all round communication skills, Contributes positively within a team and across teams. CCHA owns and manages more than 7,000 homes across the North of England in Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear and North Lancashire. As an Association, we focus on the needs of the local communities we serve, tackling the housing crisis, improving services within our communities, and use our strength and efficiency to meet housing service needs. We are committed to providing excellent services to our customers. If you like what you've read, and you would like the opportunity to join the CCHA Team, please complete our application process, telling us how you feel you can add value and dynamism to our team. If you choose to apply, and are successful, you will be rewarded on all levels - a great place to work and a great team of people to work with. You can find more information on this role by downloading the document link below. If you are looking to make a real difference to the service we provide to our residents, please click the "Apply Now". Closing date for applications Tuesday 14th January 2025 Interviews to be held: Wednesday 22nd January 2025 The Company The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.

Home Ownership Officer

Overview Do you want to work for a caring organisation that believes in people? Do you want to make a difference? As a Recovery Coordinator with Change Grow Live you'll work with people who use our services, helping them get to where they want to be. We are looking to recruit an exceptional individual to join dedicated multi-disciplinary team in Nottinghamshire to support service users identified through the Criminal Justice System to reduce substance misuse related harm to each individual and the wider community and to help reduce reoffending As a Recovery Coordinator with Change Grow Live you'll work with people who use our services, helping them get to where they want to be. Where: Nottinghamshire - county wide Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week Salary: £27,449.53 - £31,529.41 dependent on experience (Based on full time hours, paid Pro Rata) Responsibilities About us: Change Grow Live Nottinghamshire provides recovery support for individuals who use our services. Our goal is to empower individuals, providing holistic support and treatment tailored to their needs. We offer both one-to-one and group sessions, along with medical treatments. About the role: As a Criminal Justice Recovery Coordinator, you will play a crucial role at the forefront of our services in Nottinghamshire. Your responsibilities will include: <ul><li>Supporting service users, referred by Nottinghamshire Police, from point of entry into the service through their treatment/recovery journey</li><li>Providing screening, assessment, and recovery planning and onward referral</li><li>Working with service users to support social (re)integration, enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives: promoting recovery, resilience, peer support and self-determination</li><li>Supporting specific group work programmes or workshops designed to meet the unique needs of our service users.</li><li>Close liaison and multi-agency working with other professionals and partnership agencies including, police, probation and the courts.</li><li>Promoting carer, service user and community involvement</li></ul>About you: We are looking for individuals who: <ul><li>Have an understanding of substance misuse issues and experience of working within a similar field</li><li>Be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written with proficient IT skills</li><li>Proactive and able to work on own initiative with excellent time management and prioritising skills</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>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 with each years' service capped at 30 days, pro rata</li><li>Paid 'Wellness' hour each week along with a 'Wellness' hub and Employee Assist Programme</li><li>Contributory pension scheme</li><li>Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.</li><li>A friendly and supportive team</li><li>Training, career development &amp; progression opportunities</li><li>Generous 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 and the Role Specifics. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role. The successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and be willing to undergo police vetting. We look forward to receiving your application! 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>) Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,449.52 - £31,529.41) ILW / OLW /Fringe N/A - Outside London Weighting Area Interview Date 31/1/2025 Closing Date 19/1/2025 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Claire Louise Thorpe | <a href="mailto:Claire.Thorpe@cgl.org.uk" target="_blank">Claire.Thorpe@cgl.org.uk</a> This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

Recovery Coordinator

About The Role We are looking for a Housing Standards officer to join our busy Residential Environmental Health Team to improve the homes of people living in the private rented sector. Islington is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic borough and you will play a key role in helping to create a more equal Islington through our HMO and Selective Property Licencing Schemes. You will be responsible for managing your own workload within the service, providing advice to tenants and landlords, visiting private rented accommodation and taking appropriate action. The work will involve some working outside of normal office hours. Islington offers excellent training and development opportunities, zone 1&amp;2 travel card, generous holidays and flexible working hours. If you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Nick Stabeler, Group Manager- Private Sector Housing by email on [email protected] or 0207 527 3205 Working for the team, service and our organisation Islington is a place rich with diversity and culture. As a council our sense of purpose couldn't be clearer: we serve. It's in the logo. We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Together we can change the future. We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive. To do this, everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values which guide us in everything that we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out 'CARE', which is what we think public service is all about. Our offer to you We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Our staff benefits include: <ul> <li>Up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service</li> <li>A range of flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance, as well as a 35-hour working week</li> <li>Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential</li> <li>Competitive pay and a commitment to paying all staff the London Living Wage at minimum</li> <li>Excellent local government pension scheme</li> <li>Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships</li> <li>Local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists, and more!</li></ul>Recruitment information It is the policy of Islington Council that no user of service, present or future employee or job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their sex, perceived or actual sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion or belief, age, creed, colour, nationality, national origin, ethnic origin, or disability, or on the grounds of their association with someone in one of these groups; nor is disadvantaged by any conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justified. We welcome applications from Black and Minority Ethnic candidates and acknowledge our responsibility to mitigate against racial discrimination. Islington Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria and we are committed to providing support to applicants who request reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process and throughout their career with us. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post is subject to a basic DBS check qualifications check and 3/5 years referencing. Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Islington Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.

Housing Standards Officer

About The Role MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE The Review Meeting is central to the Review process. It is where matters arising from the Review reports can be properly explored. The deliberations of the Review Meeting and the contents of the Review Report inform the Independent Review Officers recommendation regarding the Foster Carers' continuing approval as a Foster Carer and their Terms of Approval. Area needed - Hampshire &amp; Dorset ESSENTIAL DUTIES <ol> <li>Critically read the Review paperwork sent to them prior to the Review Meeting.</li> <li>Identify salient areas that should be discussed at the Review Meeting and any matters that need to be explored with relevant parties beforehand (via SSW/Line Manager).</li> <li>Formulate an agenda covering all pertinent areas to be covered in the Review Meeting.</li> <li>Chair the meeting in a facilitative, inclusive and rigorous manner.</li> <li>Draw out key matters explored in the Review Meeting.</li> <li>Make a substantiated and properly evidenced recommendation, drawing on the deliberation of the Review Meeting and the Review paperwork (using TSD Standards/Fostering Competencies).</li> <li>Complete Report /Detailed Review Meating Minutes ensuring that all the above have been covered.</li> <li>Where issues of professional practice arise in respect of staff or carers pertaining to their capability, performance or conduct, the reviewing officer must bring these to the attention of the regions Head of Fostering.</li></ol> CHECKLIST The following advises of areas for discussion during the Foster Carers Review. The list is not intended to be exhaustive and should be considered along with the information included in the Review paperwork: <ol> <li>Strengths of Foster Carers.</li> <li>Outstanding actions from the last Review.</li> <li>Significant changes since the last Review, including employment/finances/house moves/health issues/household composition/impact of fostering on the family.</li> <li>Emergency Placements/Exemptions in line with Regulations.</li> <li>Issues emerging from updated statutory checks.</li> <li>H &amp; S/Risk Assessments, etc.</li> <li>Any gaps in meeting/maintaining standards/competencies.</li> <li>Complaints/Allegations.</li> <li>Training and Development.</li> <li>Communication/Recording</li> <li>Any changes to Approval and evidence to support any disagreements.</li> <li>Additional support needs if a change of approval is being recommended.</li> <li>Future Actions:</li> <li>Referral to the Fostering Panel</li> <li>Training and Development needs</li> <li>Outstanding H &amp; S/Safe Care</li> <li>Requirement for Re-assessment</li></ol> Others as identified during the Review Meeting. Compass is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As we continue to grow, we know that we must have the most talented employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our children and young people.

Job Introduction Job Description for Learning and Development Advisor: There's never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At NNL, you'll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career. We're an organisation that's here to experiment and push the limits of what's possible. So, if you're keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at NNL, anything is possible. NNL has an ambitious people plan that requires an innovative and inspiring talent development strategy to attract skills into nuclear for the future. This is an outstanding opportunity to co-ordinate the design and delivery of development interventions within NNL, in line with the business and HR strategy. To support the future skills agenda in the nuclear sector, this role will focus on the creation of learning content and provision of advice and guidance for NNL colleagues. Using a forward-thinking approach to embed learning systems which strengthen a culture of continuous learning, to support the growth of a pipeline of talent to meet skills requirements and align to business strategy. Working at all levels, you will be part of a passionate HR team making a real difference to the organisation's future success and ensuring the realisation of its purpose - Nuclear Science to Benefit Society. The breadth and depth of knowledge within our organisation is varied and must be considered when designing and developing learning solutions. Coupled to this is our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy which sets our businesses requirements to understand individuals learning needs and to provide fair and open opportunities to all. The role presents an opportunity to implement new ways of working, while in consideration of a multi-generational workforce. Main Responsibilities for Learning and Development Advisor: <ul><li>Design, develop and maintain learning content in a range of formats including e-learning, online, virtual &amp; classroom training, working in conjunction with SMEs to provide a range of learning resources that are easily accessible and meet learning needs.</li><li>Provide L&amp;D support and guidance in response to requests from individuals and line managers and propose appropriate learning solutions in a timely and professional manner.</li><li>Proactively engage, educate and support our business in identifying L&amp;D requirements to raise skill levels across the business and address performance issues.</li><li>Assist with the management and coordination of NNL's learning programmes including face to face activities; online content; timescales; review and evaluation; to support the growth and development of NNL colleagues.</li><li>Manage L&amp;D content in SharePoint, ensuring that it remains current and reflects L&amp;D developments and offerings, to support employees with their career and development planning.</li><li>Support the development and review of L&amp;D policies and procedures; helping others interpret and apply them as appropriate to raise standards and enable compliance. </li><li>Support the implementation and maintenance of standards, training and an internal accreditation process for people in the business who develop and deliver training internally and externally to ensure effectiveness, consistency and quality.</li><li>Comply with relevant policies and procedures and contribute to risk management, governance and assurance processes to support overall team performance in these areas.</li><li>Recommend and implement improvements to L&amp;D processes and evaluate L&amp;D services to contribute to the continual improvement of the function.</li><li>Support talent management operations to assist in the design and delivery of career development interventions and learning solutions to enhance business performance and capability.</li></ul>Essential Criteria for Learning and Development Advisor: <ul><li>CIPD qualification or equivalent and professional membership.</li><li>Excellent organisational skills, able to coordinate and manage L&amp;D business requests.</li><li>Great interpersonal skills; ability to work on own or as part of a team and to seek advice when required.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and a track record in producing high quality work. </li><li>Learning content creation skills for classroom; e-learning and online formats and working knowledge of content development software.</li><li>Experience of designing, planning and coordinating impactful learning programmes.</li><li>Ability to obtain BPSS level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment and criminal record checks).</li></ul>Desirable Criteria for Learning and Development Advisor: <ul><li>Ability to prioritise urgent work requests and to work under pressure to tight timescales. </li><li>Utilise all available resources to investigate and resolve problems, to ensure the most appropriate solution is identified in a safe and timely manner.</li></ul>Why join us? NNL isn't just a place where you can do career-defining work that makes a real-world impact. It's also a place where you'll feel appreciated and valued. We're creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is free to be themselves and feel like they belong. We put your wellbeing first, we push you to reach your potential, and we do everything possible to help you feel safe, supported and inspired. We also offer a range of employee benefits: <ul><li>Sector leading Family-Focused Policies: celebrate life events, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave and a week off for your marriage.</li><li>NNL offers attractive pension plans. If you contribute 5%, NNL contributes 15%. Alternatively, if you choose not to contribute (0%), NNL will still contribute 10%.</li><li>Annual Leave: Benefit from 25.5 days of leave, plus 4 extra days to be taken during Christmas shutdown, plus Bank Holidays.</li><li>Reduced gym membership with discounts of up to 25% from 3,700 gym and leisure providers across the UK</li><li>Company Bonus: Be rewarded for your contributions.</li><li>Learning Opportunities: Enhance your skills through excellent development programmes.</li><li>Employee Assistance: Access support for personal and professional challenges.</li><li>Cycle to Work: Stay active and eco-friendly.</li><li>Life Assurance: Ensure peace of mind for you and your loved ones.</li><li>Enhanced Sick Pay Benefits: Receive support during illness or injury.</li><li>Access to 'Mydiscounts' which has a range of special offers and discounts from more than 200 suppliers, including medical insurance and dental insurance. </li><li>Health Care: Health savings plan which allows you to claim money back on visits to the dentist, optician and/or physiotherapist (limits apply).</li></ul>About The Company NNL is an incredible place to work. A place where people do things that have never been done before. A place where people push boundaries to further themselves, the business and society as a whole. This is a place where personal and professional opportunities are limitless. If you want to change the world, if you want to tackle climate change, if you want to help advance medical science, if you want to help put things in space, if you want to answer the big questions, if you want to work with extraordinary materials, if you want to meet great people, learn new skills, challenge yourself, work flexibly, and build a long successful career with the power to make a real impact... you can do it all here. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion NNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&amp;I) where NNL aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures, providing reasonable adjustments as appropriate. We want you and the diverse mix of people that we employ, customers that we service and stakeholders that we influence to feel valued. We encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging and the ability to access to workplace in a way which works for you. Recruitment Agency Notice We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for the provision of recruitment services. Only agencies on our PSL may provide CVs and only when the role is released to them by our recruitment team. We will not accept unsolicited CVs from suppliers not currently on our PSL. We explicitly reserve the right to add candidate details from unsolicited CVs from non-PSL agencies into our own candidate database and to pursue/hire such candidate(s) without any obligation, financial or otherwise, to the agency concerned. United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory

Learning and Development Advisor

Vacancy Name Recovery Co-ordinator Vacancy No VN4741 Employment Type Permanent Hours Per Week 37.00 Work Pattern Monday to Friday Location Unity Building 30 Location Region West Yorkshire Location City Bradford Location Postal Code BD1 3DN Interview Date 23 Jan 2025 Job Details Recovery Co-ordinator Location: 30 Manningham Lane, Bradford BD1 3DN Working hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm with a late night on a Tuesday 12pm-8pm. About the service... New Vision Bradford was launched on 1 April 2023. This is a partnership between Waythrough, the Bridge Project, Project 6 and Creative Strength. Under this umbrella, the partnership delivers an adult substance misuse service for the Bradford District. We provides a safe environment for people to develop life skills and confidence, ultimately enabling them to rebuild their lives and become active, contributing members of the Bradford community. About the role... You will work as an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team delivering high quality substance misuse treatment provision by supporting service users from point of entry into the service and throughout their treatment and recovery journey. You will play a crucial role acting as the care coordinator for an assigned group of service users. There will also be a requirement to work one late night a week. Key Duties: <ul><li>Manage an adult caseload of a variety of substance use issues, opiate/non opiate and alcohol</li><li>Devising, implementing, and reviewing ongoing recovery and treatment plans.</li><li>Facilitate and promote individuals' progression from initial engagement, through structured treatment, to self-sustained recovery.</li><li>Reduce substance-related harm to individuals and the wider community.</li><li>Working collaboratively with key partners and colleagues to achieve the best health and well-being outcomes for individuals. </li><li>Scripting.</li><li>Support the evening clinics. </li></ul>About you... We are looking to appoint a full-time Recovery Coordinator on a permanent basis, under the New Vision Bradford umbrella, based at Unity. In order to be considered for this role you will need:<ul><li>2 years' full time experience of working with people with alcohol and/or drug problems and/or people with complex and multiple needs. </li><li>A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle would be desirable but not essential. </li></ul>We are open to offer this role as a job share if needed and this can be discussed at interview stage, if you are interested. To view the full job description, please click here. Please be advised, if you are viewing this role on Indeed, the link to the job description will not work. Please click the 'Apply via Company Website' button to be redirected to our careers page, where you will be able to view the job description in full. The salary advertised below demonstrates the full earning potential for this role, starting salaries will allow for pay progression within the pay band. Who we are... Waythrough (Formerly Humankind) launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support. We have almost 200 services around England - and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people. Bringing together two big organisations is not a small task and it'll take a while to fully integrate our systems, processes and approaches. That's why you will notice the jobs here are still branded 'Humankind'. Next year we'll be fully integrating our recruitment systems but for now they are separate. Thanks for bearing with us - and don't forget to check out the Waythrough (Formerly Humankind) jobs on the Richmond Fellowship and Aquarius job site <a href="https://recoveryfocus.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Recovery_Focus_Careers" target="_blank">https://recoveryfocus.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Recovery_Focus_Careers</a>. What can Waythrough (Formerly Humankind) offer you? 🎁 A rewarding role that allows you to make a tangible impact in your community. 🌲 Opportunity for professional growth and development in the field of substance misuse and criminal justice. 🤝🏽 Collaborative and supportive work environment. 🏖 Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years' service) 📅 Annual leave purchase scheme 💰 Enhanced occupational sick pay % Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension 👪 Death in service benefit Free Will writing 👓 Eyecare vouchers 🛍 Blue light card discount 💡 Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses 🏠 Work-life balance- flexible working and family-friendly policies 🏃 Happy, Healthy You! - our wellbeing offers for our workforce 🤝Employee Assist Programme and Waythrough Support Networks Waythrough (Formerly Humankind) is an equal-opportunity employer. If you feel that you would fit with our values &amp; ethos, are passionate about supporting people, but maybe don't feel you have the experience required, talk to us about your transferrable skills. For the right people, we can provide development to help you to realise your potential. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit. If you require support with your application or would like to request a paper application, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01325 731 160, alternatively you can email us at <a href="mailto:people.recruitment@waythrough.org.uk" target="_blank">people.recruitment@waythrough.org.uk</a> Salary Period Per Annum Vacancy Salary Range £24,020-£30,790 DBS Requirement Enhanced Does role require Police/Prison vetting? Not Applicable Driving licence required for role? No Applications Close Date 17 Jan 2025

Recovery Co-ordinator

Estates &amp; Facilities Management Part of Estates &amp; Facilities Management, the Domestic Services Team provide a range of essential services which contribute towards creating a secure and clean environment for work and study. We are looking for a Premises Officer to join our team of staff who are responsible for providing a responsive and professional service to maintain and upkeep academic buildings on campus. Applicants will need to be flexible, reliable and have a practical nature. The position currently available is for 37 hours per week, on a 5 over 7, open ended contract. Shifts are worked on a split shift basis, typically starting at 6:00am (five days per week) with the second shift starting at 5:00pm (4 days per week). Within this position you will be occasionally required to work at weekends. In return, we can offer you a supportive and friendly environment with lots of opportunity to learn and develop your personal and professional skills. Our benefits include: <ul> <li>Good annual leave allowance - 34 days (inclusive of Bank Holidays &amp; University closure days)</li> <li>Competitive pension schemes</li> <li>Fantastic range of sports and gym facilities with discounted rates for staff</li> <li>Great opportunities for CPD</li> <li>A range of childcare support initiatives and benefits including childcare vouchers, on-site nursery and holiday play schemes</li> <li>Family friendly inclusive employment policies</li> <li>Bupa Cash Plan (100 scheme)</li> <li>Employee Assistant Programme</li> <li>Season ticket loan scheme</li> <li>On campus parking with charging points for electric vehicles</li> </ul>For informal enquires please contact Sarah Roberts, Furniture &amp; Domestic Services Manager by email at: <a href="mailto:S.A.Roberts@lboro.ac.uk" target="_blank">S.A.Roberts@lboro.ac.uk</a> or by telephone on 01509 222103. For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification. The closing date for receipt of applications is 15th January 2025

Premises Officer

Description Exciting Opportunity Alert! Join Rendall &amp; Rittner as a House Manager! Are you looking for a rewarding challenge? Rendall &amp; Rittner, an acclaimed Residential Leasehold Property Management company, is on the lookout for a House Manager. This is an incredible career opportunity with a fantastic package. Position: Part Time House Manager Location: Homechurch House BH23 Working Hours: Monday - Thursday 0800 - 1230 Friday 0800 - 1200 Salary: £14,000 - £14,750 per annum Contract: A permanent position that offers stability and room for growth. Why Rendall &amp; Rittner: Award-Winning: Join an established and celebrated company known for delivering first-class property management services. Career Growth: At Rendall &amp; Rittner, we invest in your professional development with fully funded training programs. Perks Galore: Enjoy exclusive savings on entertainment, travel, dining, shopping, health, and fitness. Competitive Compensation: Get rewarded with a competitive salary and discretionary bonuses. Time Off: Enjoy 16 days of holiday plus national holidays. Earn More: Optional overtime available across the Rendall &amp; Rittner portfolio through our in-house 'TSS' temp team. Professional Attire: A team uniform is provided to ensure a polished and consistent appearance. * Team Spirit: Be part of a collaborative work environment, where your team and relationships matter. Pension Plan: Secure your future with the Rendall &amp; Rittner Pension scheme. Extra Support: Access Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) to help with family, health, financial, and work-related matters. Development Details: The House Manager plays a central role in managing the day-to-day operations of a retirement development consisting of 34 apartments. The position serves as the primary liaison between residents and the management team, focusing on resident care, property maintenance oversight, and ensuring the smooth running of communal facilities. Key Responsibilities and Requirements: As a House Manager at Rendall &amp; Rittner, you will be: <ul> <li>Passionate about creating a positive and safe environment for residents, guests, and the team.</li> <li>Expert in customer service, using this expertise to lead, engage, and inspire others.</li> <li>Proactive in seeking opportunities to drive the performance of the development.</li> <li>Skilled in handling feedback effectively in the moment, serving as the main point of contact for all queries.</li> <li>Values and supports the team, building strong working relationships with residents, guests, and external contractors.</li> <li>Has a track record of delivering great customer service, managing complaints, working safely, and thriving in a team environment.</li> </ul>How to Apply: Ready for this incredible opportunity? Explore Rendall &amp; Rittner on LinkedIn for more insights, or visit our website for a full list of current openings. #LI-CH1 Please note that candidates must be eligible to work in the UK without restrictions, with documented evidence of eligibility required. Some benefits may become available after a qualifying period. *Some developments vary. Join Rendall &amp; Rittner and take your career to the next level. Don't miss out on this exciting chance to progress your career and make a significant impact!

House Manager

THE ROLE Join the 24-7 Prayer team! We're looking to recruit a skilled and strategic Trusts and Foundations Manager who is passionate about weaving stories and stats together in a way that inspires funders to support 24-7 Prayer. You'll be someone who loves building genuine relationships with funders, can seek out new opportunities, manage numerous existing relationships to a high standard, and write compelling applications. In this role, you'll bring experience in Trusts and Foundations fundraising. You'll have effective and excellent written and verbal communication skills with a knack for making funders feel truly connected to our movement. We are a relational movement and seek someone who both values and demonstrates authentic connection with people. Alongside this, you will have a personal passion for prayer, mission and justice. This role would suit someone with previous experience of working with grant makers, and we'd also be open to hearing from people with transferable skills. This role can be either based in our Woking office or a hybrid role. If hybrid, there is a requirement to attend mandatory in-person meetings at either our Woking office or Waverley Abbey House (averaging once a month). This role will also require occasional travel both nationally and internationally. If you would like to apply for the role, please click on 'Apply Now' to complete the application form. When prompted in the application process, please upload*: <ol><li>Your CV </li><li>A 1-page covering letter explaining why you are suitable for the role and why you would like to work at 24-7 Prayer. </li></ol> *If you do not upload both pieces of documentation your application will not be taken further. Please note: all applicants must have an existing legal status to work and reside in the UK. Closing date for applications: Sunday 5 January 2025 Interview date: Wednesday 15 January 2025 (in person in Woking) Please note that this role holds an occupational requirement for the post holder to be a practising Christian with a living relationship with God, living in accordance to biblical principles. This is in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. About the organisation: 24-7 Prayer began as one simple prayer meeting in 1999, and is now an international, interdenominational movement, reviving the church and rewiring the culture through non-stop night and day prayer. From apps and courses to prayer rooms and blogs; we exist to help people pray.

Trusts and Foundations Manager

Community Manager Location: A stunning Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) site Reports to: General Manager Are you ready to be part of something extraordinary? At Fusion, we create innovative spaces where students thrive, communities connect, and unforgettable experiences come to life. We're searching for a driven and dynamic Community Manager to help shape an exceptional living environment for our residents. About the Role As an Assistant Accommodation Manager, you'll work closely with the General Manager to oversee daily operations, build a vibrant community, and lead an enthusiastic team. This is more than just a job-it's an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our residents by delivering unforgettable experiences and managing a high-performing property. What You'll Do Create a Standout Resident Experience <ul> <li>Build an engaging, inclusive, and safe environment where students feel supported and inspired.</li> <li>Plan and deliver exceptional events and activities that delight and connect our residents.</li> <li>Foster meaningful relationships with universities, colleges, and local organizations to elevate our offering and reputation.</li></ul>Operational Excellence <ul> <li>Assist with all aspects of property management, from safety compliance to recruitment and onboarding.</li> <li>Drive performance by collaborating with the General Manager to meet and exceed KPIs, occupancy targets, and revenue goals.</li> <li>Support property mobilisation, ensuring smooth check-ins and an exceptional start for both residents and team members.</li></ul>Lead a High-Performing Team <ul> <li>Motivate and mentor your team to achieve their best, championing a positive workplace culture.</li> <li>Conduct one-to-ones, appraisals, and development plans to help team members thrive.</li></ul>What We're Looking For <ul> <li>Customer-focused: You're passionate about creating extraordinary resident experiences.</li> <li>Creative and resourceful: You're brimming with fresh ideas for events and wellbeing programs.</li> <li>A natural leader: You inspire your team and lead by example.</li> <li>Target-driven: You're motivated to achieve KPIs and income goals.</li> <li>Organized: Excellent at time management, prioritizing tasks, and maintaining high standards.</li></ul>Why Join Us? <ul> <li>Work in a cutting-edge PBSA site that's as inspiring as the community you'll help build.</li> <li>Be part of a company committed to thoughtful, innovative living spaces.</li> <li>Thrive in a role where no two days are the same and your creativity is celebrated.</li></ul>Flexible working hours are required, including occasional weekends and evenings during student intake periods. Take the next step in your career and help us create a community that residents will remember for a lifetime. Apply now and make an impact

The Vacancy Full Time - Shift patterns including weekends and bank holidays No car parking in site. Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you are able to empower people every day to develop their skills and move towards independence? Do you enjoy working in an environment where every day is different to the next? Then this could be the role for you. You will be working as part of a team to provide support to our homeless clients. You will love helping others and enjoy supporting individuals to achieve their goals and to become more independent. Your positive attitude towards your work and others will help to contribute to a great working environment. You will have a calm and personable manner and be able to handle potentially difficult situations. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES <ul> <li>You will have your own caseload of clients to manage and will work with them on a one to one basis. You will identify their needs by listening to them and put together a client needs assessment and manage risks.</li> <li>Carrying out housing management duties such as collecting service charges at various locations</li> <li>Covering Health and Safety duties at various locations</li> <li>Support to move clients on from accommodation services to suitable accommodation options</li> <li>You will mediate and or negotiate with existing housing providers to help prevent homelessness</li> <li>You will help and support individuals by providing advice on housing, welfare benefits, rent deposits and household goods via a variety of schemes.</li> <li>You will help clients with the practicalities of moving to new accommodation, such as contacting energy suppliers</li> <li>You will encourage individuals to develop practical skills such as budgeting, shopping, cooking, housework, laundry, personal health and hygiene</li> <li>Carrying out drop in sessions at designated locations.</li> <li>Liaise with colleges, training agencies, employers to help clients to gain access to education, find work or maintain their benefit entitlement</li> <li>Advise client on appropriate agencies to contact i.e. debt and housing issues</li> <li>Travel and cover services across a geographical patch as and when required</li> <li>Any other reasonable duties required in the interest of the organisation</li></ul>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE &amp; ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING ESSENTIAL CRITERIA FOR ROLE (Minimum requirements on appointment to this job) Previous experience in this sector is not essential but you will be able to demonstrate a real passion for wanting to work with vulnerable people in the homeless sector. Our values will be aligned to your own ethics and ideals and you will be committed to changing the life of others for the better. <ul> <li>Clear verbal and written English</li> <li>Good IT and keyboard skills</li> <li>Polite, assertive manner, ability to self -motivate</li> <li>Passion for working in a client/customer facing role</li> <li>Knowledge of the benefits system and tenancy legislation</li> <li>Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues</li> <li>Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies</li> <li>Flexible approach to what is required from the role</li></ul>We reserve the right to close our adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible About Us We offer support to people who are homeless, vulnerable or at risk of becoming homeless and need help rebuilding their lives for a brighter future. Our services include safe, flexible and reliable client led housing and support with a focus on reducing homelessness, improving health and wellbeing and building on individual's skills and resilience to break the cycle of homelessness, poverty and exclusion. We work in partnership with multiple agencies and authorities to deliver support and accommodation needs across Berkshire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton. 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 Benefits Annual appraisals Child care vouchers Pension with life cover Extra mile awards Employee assistance programme Shopping vouchers Our Gallery Previous Next

Homeless Support Worker

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>Some experience dealing with complex and difficult behaviours in relation to people facing multiple disadvantages.</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! We will interview as we go and so may close this vacancy early if we find the right candidate. #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 - Homelessness Schemes

Job Description #internal Please note this vacancy is only available for Birmingham City Council employees that are under a S188 (Priority Movers and Lateral Movers). Housing Officer Lateral Move Permanent Working 36.5 hour per week Grade 4 - £33,366 - £40,470 Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review We are a Living Wage Employer, and all our roles will be paid as such where the pay scales are below the Living Wage rate. Located on the South of Birmingham This is an exciting opportunity to join our Housing Management team, supporting our council tenants and overseeing the management of our 59,000 council properties. City Housing is embarking on a transformation journey to improve the services provided to residents, the Housing Officer role is key to developing that relationship with our residents to ensure they feel safe and supported within their homes. As a front facing customer role, you will be the main contact for our tenants and will deal with a wide range of issues to enable residents to sustain their tenancies. You will be responsible for conducting tenancy visits, dealing with anti social behaviour, resident engagement and addressing ongoing tenancy issues. This role is very much about working with our residents, the community, and partners within your designated locality to deliver an excellent Housing Management service. You will be expected to work face to face with customers and provide a visible presence within your area. If you are someone who places the customer at the heart of what you do we would love to hear from you. For any informal enquires please contact: <a href="mailto:Jayne.Owen@birmingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jayne.Owen@birmingham.gov.uk</a> You must upload a Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. This is required for shortlisting; you need to describe how your experience and skills fit the essential criteria for the role as specified in the Person Specification. If you do not attach your Supporting Statement, your application will not be considered. Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application. Ref: BCC2690 We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) would be required to hold a relevant Visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). Job Description and Person Specification About Us We are a disability confident employer and we encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. We also welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) may need to apply for a visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and may require a Certificate of Sponsorship from Birmingham City Council for a skilled worker visa (if the job is eligible).

Housing Officer- Lateral Move

Annual salary: up to £28,917.00 Resident Liaison Officer Thurrock Full Time Permanent Salary up to £28,917 per annum 42.5 hours per week Monday - Friday We are thrilled to announce that Mears has been awarded a prestigious Net Zero Retrofit project delivering SHDF 2.2 works on behalf of our client Thurrock Council! This significant achievement underscores our unwavering commitment to excellence in delivering top-tier facilities maintenance and social housing services. The Thurrock SHDF 2.2 project is a cornerstone initiative aimed at enhancing the quality and sustainability of social housing in the Thurrock area. The project focuses on improving housing standards and implementing energy saving solutions for the community. Our dedicated team will be at the forefront, driving energy efficiency and improving living standards for residents About the Role: As a Resident Liaison Officer, you will be working on our SHDF retrofit programme within the social housing background, providing a stable and profitable contract, delivering excellent service and support through our local teams, who understand the importance of working together for the local community. Providing front facing support and advice as required and delivering proactive communication throughout the works life cycle. Putting the customer at the heart of everything we do; ensuring we meet the needs of the business, our clients, and our customers. Role Criteria: <ul><li>Provide a front-line professional service to all customers - pro-actively deliver a positive face to face experience</li><li>Experience of handling multiple tasks in a high volume in a rapidly changing environment</li><li>Coordinate and deliver all customer operational related tasks and communication materials as appropriate</li><li>Ensure customer appointments are attended on time and to standard </li><li>Encourage positive relationships between Mears and the customer, ensuring all actions are followed up and communicated effectively </li><li>Support customer engagement activities across all channels</li><li>Support Customer Service Centre with resolution of front-line complaints and queries </li><li>Engage customers in a positive way, involve them in the overall delivery process, keeping them informed of progress on works and manage expectations</li><li>Convey accurate and timely information to customers and operational team, in clear simple terms</li><li>Ensure customers opinions are acknowledged and feedback into operational teams - champion customer insight solution </li><li>Experience of developing and delivering service improvements</li><li>Experience of partnership /alliance /collaborative working</li><li>Good time management, planning &amp; organisational skills</li><li>Experience of working with computerised systems</li><li>Good written, verbal, and interpersonal skills with strong customer experience ethos and strong communication skills</li><li>Experience of delivering community projects</li></ul>Benefits we can offer you <ul><li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>Company Van and Fuel Card</li><li>Uniform</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></ul>To apply, follow the link below or to discuss your application further please contact Laura Crosby on <a href="mailto:laura.crosby@mearsgroup.co.uk" target="_blank">laura.crosby@mearsgroup.co.uk</a> All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. Mears Group is a Disability Confident employer and recognises our people as our greatest asset, we hire individuality, recognising and valuing everyone is individual and ensuring equal access to opportunities for all regardless of social economic background or individual make up. Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks either before commencement of employment.

Resident Liaison Officer

The vacancy Permanent Full time (37 hours per week) We are looking for a dedicated customer-focused Independent Living Scheme Projects Officer to work within our Independent Living sector. What you will be doing: <ul> <li>Demonstrate that we put the customer at the heart of our services by building trust and using our expertise to support customer requests or provide an explanation where this is not possible.</li></ul><ul> <li>Manage housing services proactively and provide a service that lives up to our values and has the customer at the heart of our service</li></ul><ul> <li>Maximise income through minimising rent and void loss</li></ul><ul> <li>Liaising with colleagues and partners both internally and externally to ensure a consistent service is provided within the Home Team and bpha.</li></ul><ul> <li>Demonstrating bpha values and listening to our customers to improve the customer experience helping bpha to become a landlord of choice.</li></ul><ul> <li>Supporting tenants with their housing options so they can make informed choices about their tenancy</li></ul>We'd love to meet someone with: <ul> <li>Excellent customer service skills putting the customer at the heart of what we do</li></ul><ul> <li>Exceptional problem-solving skills and decision-making capabilities</li></ul><ul> <li>Clear and effective communicator, able to convey complex information to customers and key stakeholders</li></ul><ul> <li>Negotiation and influencing skills</li></ul><ul> <li>Initiative to make difficult decisions</li></ul><ul> <li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and to a range of audiences</li></ul><ul> <li>The ability to work within an ever-changing environment</li></ul><ul> <li>Experience of working in partnership with internal teams and external organisations to achieve shared goals</li></ul><ul> <li>Ability to follow procedures and maintain, clear, concise records</li></ul><ul> <li>Able to create rapport and build effective relationships quickly</li></ul>Amongst what we offer you is: <ul> <li>28 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays</li></ul><ul> <li>A generous contributory pension scheme</li></ul><ul> <li>Private health care</li></ul><ul> <li>Free life assurance</li></ul><ul> <li>Access to an extensive suite of wellbeing services and tools including a digital gym</li></ul><ul> <li>Opportunities for learning and development</li></ul><ul> <li>Discounted gym membership</li></ul><ul> <li>Retail discount scheme</li></ul><ul> <li>Hybrid Working</li></ul>Please note the successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced DBS application. Closing date: 18th January 2025 Interview date: To be confirmed We reserve the right to close this recruitment if it is deemed that we have received a suitable number of applications. On this basis we would advise that applications are submitted as soon as possible. About us bpha is a Housing Association located in the Oxford to Cambridge arc, which is committed to providing its customers with high quality, value for money services whilst continuing to develop energy efficient, sustainable and affordable housing. We are a leading provider and developer of affordable homes - for rent, sheltered, residential care and shared ownership. We work together with communities - to improve opportunities, independence and quality of life for our residents, and to benefit the wider community. We bring people together, and run and support a wide range of community activities. All the money we make is used to invest in existing homes, to enable us to build new homes, and to deliver new and improved services. We own or manage over 19,500 homes and over 500 staff. Our vision and values To build communities where people can live happily in a home they can afford. Our values underpin the work that we do and are ingrained in our culture at bpha. We are looking for people who can share these values and translate them into day-to-day practices for the benefit of our communities, customers and fellow colleagues. So that we can realise our vision, together. We are ambitious We are better together We show empathy We take responsibility Benefits We believe that benefits should be more than just perks. For us, they aren't simply little extras added on at the end, they're fundamental parts of what we stand for, from the very beginning. As standard. That's why at bpha, we reward our employees by making sure we give them a supportive and caring environment, that empowers them to be happy, healthy and inspired, every day. Money &amp; Time <ul> <li>Holiday entitlement of 28-33 days a year, plus public holidays</li> <li>Contributory pension scheme</li> <li>Competitive pay</li> <li>Life assurance cover</li></ul>Health &amp; Wellbeing <ul> <li>Private healthcare</li> <li>Mental Health First Aid</li> <li>Counselling service</li> <li>Eye tests</li> <li>Discounted gym membership</li> <li>Cycle to Work scheme</li> <li>Free annual flu jabs</li> <li>Wellbeing activities and events</li> <li>Free fruit and refreshments</li></ul>Recognition <ul> <li>Long service award</li> <li>Annual staff recognition awards</li> <li>Discretionary reward scheme</li></ul>Lifestyle <ul> <li>Annual volunteering day</li> <li>Social events, clubs and activities</li> <li>Breakout areas</li> <li>Onsite cafe/restaurant at headquarters</li></ul>Development <ul> <li>Opportunities for professional training and qualifications</li> <li>Workshops and training sessions for new skills</li> <li>A fresh and modern eLearning platform</li></ul>

Independent Living Scheme Project Officer

The Vacancy Do you take pride in delivering excellent customer service? Do you get satisfaction from a role that involves multi-tasking and finding solutions? Do you enjoy organising and facilitating social events? McCarthy Stone is the leading UK's retirement living providers. We are looking for a House Manager to join our team at The Cedars in The Malpas The development itself is home to a close-knit community, with just 2 one bedroom and 19 two bedroom apartments exclusively for those over 60. Hours: 25 hours per week Monday to Friday. We can be flexible around school hours. Salary: £17,908.61 Benefits: Group personal pension, life assurance, Employee Assist Scheme, and flexible working hours working in the most beautiful surroundings, generous annual leave entitlement. About the Role of a House Manager We are seeking a customer centric House Manager to exemplify the high-quality customer standards that we are renowned for. Our House Manager's key role is to enhance our Homeowner's quality of life and enable them to maintain their independence. This is a diverse role encompassing high level customer service and front of house and facilities management. The successful candidate will be responsible for building a strong community with our homeowners through event coordination, and regular meetings to report company updates and address the priorities of our residents. Some of the House Manager duties within this role include: <ul> <li>Welcoming new Homeowners and supporting them to settle into their apartments.</li></ul><ul> <li>Providing a professional front of house service and dealing all visitors in a friendly manner.</li></ul><ul> <li>Being the first point of contact for all our Homeowners and offering them help, support and advice as necessary.</li></ul><ul> <li>Working in collaboration with our partners and suppliers to ensure the smooth running of the estate</li></ul><ul> <li>Being the 'face' of McCarthy Stone for the families and friends of our Homeowners.</li></ul><ul> <li>Dealing with Homeowners issues with sensitivity and understand the need for confidentiality and respect their privacy.</li></ul><ul> <li>Managing the development -gardens and grounds - in an efficient and effective manner, providing our Homeowners with a safe, secure, well maintained, and pleasant environment</li></ul><ul> <li>Facilitating social interaction and helping Homeowners to enjoy retirement living to the full.</li></ul><ul> <li>Ensuring that all Health and Safety requirements are adhered to.</li></ul>The successful candidate will have the following key competencies: <ul> <li>Excellent communication skills with a real "can do" attitude.</li></ul><ul> <li>Extensive experience in a professional customer service orientated position.</li></ul><ul> <li>A professional approach with high quality standards.</li></ul><ul> <li>Thrives in a busy a varied role, where every day will be different.</li></ul><ul> <li>Be resilient and can problem solve effectively.</li></ul><ul> <li>An awareness of basic Health and Safety will be a distinct advantage.</li></ul><ul> <li>A good level of computer literacy including Microsoft Word and Outlook.</li></ul><ul> <li>Previous/current work based first aid qualifications will be an advantage although successful candidates will receive all the necessary training on commencement of the role.</li></ul>As part of Your McCarthy Stone, a successful and fast expanding national company, you'll get all the training and support you need to help you meet your career goals from our internal experts. This includes courses such as basic first aid, working safely in the workspace, Dementia Friends training and many more. Could this role be the perfect job for you? Apply now! All applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we hold the right to appoint before the closing date. McCarthy Stone celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst our colleagues. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background. About Us As the UK's leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of May 2024, McCarthy Stone operates 538 developments across the UK for more than 24,200 people. We believe in championing the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life, so they feel more connected, recognised, and valued than ever. In late 2020 we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain. We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2024 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list! Our Customers The Benefits 24 days annual leave Pension plan Life assurance Employee assistance helpline Health screening Eyecare voucher scheme Long service award Testimonials "I enjoy working for McCarthy and Stone as a House Manager because I am very well supported in my Role by my manager. I am able to make the day to day decisions but always have immediate support on the rare times I need help. It's a breath of Fresh Air working for a focused dynamic company who know what they are trying to achieve as a team." Linda Diamond - House Manager "Only at McCarthy Stone can you start in the middle of a pandemic and feel at home within a couple of weeks ... it's all about our great people and how welcome they make you feel ... even if it was through a screen!" Andrea Waldron - Senior HR Business Partner "From my first week I felt like part of the team, everyone is helpful and pro-active, which is crucial in a fast paced environment. I've had the opportunity to work on some exciting projects, it's a very 'hands-on' approach here with plenty of opportunity to be involved and play a part in delivering developments." Emily Bishop - Principal Planning Associate "Working for McCarthy Stone is a very fulfilling experience. The staff here are all empathetic and professional. Guiding people in purchasing an apartment, watching them settle in and make friends, and then watching them lead a happy and carefree retirement is very rewarding." Caroline Craig-cordel - Sales Consultant "I found it inspiring how working in McCarthy Stone gives you a chance to make so many people happier, every day. And what we do is so important to our homeowners! In my marketing career before I couldn't dream about customers sharing their thoughts about my campaigns, but here it happens all the time." Stan Smolyar - Head of Brand Previous Next

Julian House is a charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. We run several projects and every year we help thousands of people out of homelessness, into employment, away from domestic abuse, and more. If you'd like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we're looking for! Job Role: Supported Housing Worker Salary: £21,886.67 (full time equivalent £24,500) Hours:33.5 hours per week Contract type: Permanent Location: Exeter Additional information: <ul><li>Valid driver's license and access to a car business purposes</li><li>Participation in an out-of-hours on-call rota, £100 per week when on-call</li></ul>The Role: As a Supported Housing Worker, you'll play a vital role in our Supported Housing Service, providing support to individuals with a recent history of homelessness. Our broader service includes: 21 units for clients with medium support needs, 16 units designed for medium and high-risk prison leaves, and 8 units dedicated to young people under 24 years old with medium to low support needs. In this role, you will help manage 11 units, providing essential support to clients. Your responsibilities will include handling referrals, conducting assessments, and supporting clients to maintain their accommodation while empowering them to make meaningful, positive changes in their lives. You will also play a key role in building and maintaining effective, collaborative working relationships with partner agencies involved in supporting each client's journey. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful different in the lives of vulnerable individuals as they work towards stability and independence. Responsibilities include: <ul><li>Progress and track referrals made into the service and outcomes for service users moving on from the service</li><li>Ensure all new clients moving into the service understand their rights and responsibilities and the conditions of their license agreement</li><li>Complete needs/risk assessments for clients ensuring they have a tailored support plan in place </li><li>Carry out effective multi-agency working with external agencies to maximise opportunities for clients</li><li>Maintain client records that they are accurate and fully updated using our client record system</li><li>Since job descriptions cannot be exhaustive; the post holder may be required to undertake other duties, which are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities</li></ul>Qualifications / Requirements: <ul><li>A valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle - business insurance will be required for roles involving travel for work</li><li>Experience working with vulnerable adults and/or people with complex needs and challenging behaviours</li></ul>There are many great reasons to join our team! <ul><li>Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators</li><li>Wellbeing related support and advice and up to 6 free counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment</li><li>30% staff discount at Julian House charity shops</li><li>20% staff discount at Julian House bike workshops</li><li>For all the fantastic and valuable work you'll be doing makes you eligible for the Blue Light Card which offers amazing discounts on thousands of brands.</li><li>A generous and competitive pension scheme</li><li>Instant access to healthcare professionals and discounts on a variety of health treatments through our Simply Health Scheme</li><li>A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted</li><li>6 weekly Reflective Practice sessions from objective, external facilitators</li></ul>Our Ethos As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion &amp; Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter. If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. DBS Checks We welcome applications from people with lived experience. All applicants working with our clients will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from becoming an employee, the decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role. If you would like to discuss any convictions you may have, please contact the person named in the advert. All information will be dealt with according to our Data Protection Policy. Get in touch If you have any questions about Supported Housing Worker role, please get in touch with the team at <a href="mailto:recruitment@julianhouse.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@julianhouse.org.uk</a>. We look forward to speaking with you soon! Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies once the perfect candidate has been found. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible so that you don't miss out!

Supported Housing Worker

We are currently recruiting for a Sales Executive for new homes based in Manchester on a temporary contract.The pay rates for this role are £16.90 PAYE / £20.88 Umbrella –The ideal candidate must be an experienced sales exec from either new homes or shared ownership (preferably experience in both) working hours will be Sunday to Thursday 10am-6pm.To be responsible for front line sales performance for Shared Ownership and any other sales related products offered.– Deliver sales performance to individual targets to ensure reservations achieved from plan and stock– Close liaison with the Customer Service Team, Marketing team, Sales Progression team, After Sales team, independent mortgage advisers, solicitors, Service Charge team and Housing Management on all sales related matters.– Close and efficient management of sales leads ensuing high levels of customer satisfaction.– Excellent conversion rates from sales lead to reservation– The ability to keep sales to tight time frames for processing– To be expert in the sites and locations to inform and promote our developments, locations and wider communities– To be expert in our specification and product to inform and sell to customers with the ability to understand plans and property technical information and be able to sell accurately from plan– Ensure customers are assessed for eligibility and affordability in line with Homes England’s Capital Funding Guide/s and all compliance and regulatory requirements are met to audit standard for shared ownership, or any other products.– To ensure all sales pack and legal requirements are in place prior to launch– The ability to explain to customers – service charges, estate charges, ground rents, stamp duty and the responsibilities and obligations associated with different products– The ability to be able to explain freehold and leasehold terms and conditions and talk through the conveyancing process and guide buyers through the customer journey– An ability to assess applicants and qualify their eligibility on different terms depending on the sales product– To be responsible for all delivering sales in line with industry regulations such as fraud, money laundering, GDPR and property miss-descriptions– In some cases to be responsible for negotiating the optimum price within pre-set marginsIf this role is of interest to you please apply today or get in touch!

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