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The Homelessness and Housing Needs Team is looking for a Housing Needs Triage Officer to join our team to be the first point of contact for households in the borough who have a housing need and to triage households so that they are then assessed by the most relevant parts of the service. Responsibilities will include: <ul><li>To provide a triage services via telephone, email and using our online case management system to households who have a housing need and to households who are homeless or threatened with homelessness</li><li>To provide a first point of contact for the Housing Online and Allocations services</li><li>To provide initial housing advice to households and details of suitable housing options in the private and public sector, including information on homelessness prevention</li><li>To respond to all of the referrals that the Council receives under the Duty to Refer, making initial inquiries and triaging as appropriate</li><li>To make emergency accommodation bookings on behalf of the Homelessness Prevention Officers</li><li>To provide effective operational and administration support within the Homelessness and Housing Needs Team, including telephone calls to applicants to gather information, making third party enquiries, writing letters, taking notes, responding to emails and updating applicant records</li></ul>Relevant experience in frontline/ operational Homelessness services is desirable. Closing date: Monday 2nd February, 11:00pm Interview date: TBC For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Kerry Flynn, Allocations Team Leader - <a href="mailto:Kerry.Flynn@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Kerry.Flynn@wokingham.gov.uk</a> If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer. Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful. Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying. Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, and other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer. How to apply Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

Housing Needs Triage Officer

Make a Real Difference - Become a Support Worker! Are you someone who thrives on helping others unlock their potential? Do you believe everyone deserves the chance to live independently and with dignity? If so, we'd love to hear from you! We're on the lookout for a compassionate, proactive, and energetic Support Worker to join our team and deliver person-centred, strengths-based support to our residents. This is more than just a job - it's a chance to be a catalyst for change in someone's life. As a Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in helping our residents take meaningful steps toward independence. You'll work closely with individuals to understand their goals, strengths, and aspirations-supporting them to build confidence and move forward with purpose. Whether it's helping someone navigate a challenging moment or celebrating a personal milestone, your support will make a lasting impact. You'll manage a caseload of residents, guiding them through referrals, interviews, and assessments with empathy and professionalism. Once they join the service, you'll be their key point of contact-welcoming them, building trust, and delivering tailored support through both one-to-one and group sessions. Every interaction will be focused on outcomes, empowerment, and helping people realise their full potential. What you'll bring <ul><li>Experience working with vulnerable people, ideally with knowledge of homelessness and its effects.</li><li>A solid understanding of housing and benefits advice.</li><li>Confidence in working collaboratively with specialist agencies like mental health teams and youth services.</li><li>A natural ability to build trust, motivate others, and foster meaningful relationships.</li><li>Strong communication skills - you know how to adapt your approach to suit different people and situations.</li><li>Integrity and professionalism, with a clear understanding of boundaries and safeguarding.</li></ul>Appointment to this role will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check, satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work document. JD - Support Worker.pdf Discover Stonewater: Stonewater is a leading housing provider. We manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers across our portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme. Our mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market. We're looking for like-minded people to join our team of over 900 talented colleagues who embody our values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile and commercial, as well as people who want to make a difference and transform people's lives. We are a Disability Confident Employer and working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader, which allows us to record and report on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace to better support our colleagues. We have also achieved accreditation for being an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. We are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer and working towards accreditation our Menopause Friendly accreditation. Are you ready to #DiscoverStonewater? Stonewater reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date. Department Supported Housing / Care &amp; Support Role Support Worker Locations Swindon Outreach Yearly salary £26,208 Employment type Full-time Car allowance included No Hours per week 40 Expiry date 03 February, 2026

Housing Support Worker (Young People)

<ul><li>JD_Housing_Needs_Triage_Officer</li></ul>Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form. The Homelessness and Housing Needs Team is looking for a Housing Needs Triage Officer to join our team to be the first point of contact for households in the borough who have a housing need and to triage households so that they are then assessed by the most relevant parts of the service. Responsibilities will include: <ul><li>To provide a triage services via telephone, email and using our online case management system to households who have a housing need and to households who are homeless or threatened with homelessness</li><li>To provide a first point of contact for the Housing Online and Allocations services</li><li>To provide initial housing advice to households and details of suitable housing options in the private and public sector, including information on homelessness prevention</li><li>To respond to all of the referrals that the Council receives under the Duty to Refer, making initial inquiries and triaging as appropriate</li><li>To make emergency accommodation bookings on behalf of the Homelessness Prevention Officers</li><li>To provide effective operational and administration support within the Homelessness and Housing Needs Team, including telephone calls to applicants to gather information, making third party enquiries, writing letters, taking notes, responding to emails and updating applicant records</li></ul>Relevant experience in frontline/ operational Homelessness services is desirable. Closing date: Monday 2nd February, 11:00pm Interview date: TBC For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Kerry Flynn, Allocations Team Leader - <a href="mailto:Kerry.Flynn@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Kerry.Flynn@wokingham.gov.uk</a> If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer. Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful. Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying. Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, and other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer. Salary range <ul><li>£28,598 - £31,023 per year</li></ul>

Overview Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options. Our core values are 'Be open, be compassionate and be bold' and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential. We have an exciting opportunity for a Recovery Coordinator who has the skills and experience to assess and engage with our service users, ensuring that they access the right intervention at the right time, in a way that best meets their needs. With this role you'll be working as part of CGL Swindon. The team supports people with their or their loved ones' drug and/or alcohol issues. Where: Swindon Hours: Full time, 37.5h per week Full Time Salary Range: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35* *Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours. Responsibilities About the role: <ul><li> Supporting service users from point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey</li><li> Providing screening, assessment, and recovery planning and onward referral</li><li> Reducing drug and alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community</li><li> Promoting carer, service user and community involvement</li><li> Providing advocacy for access to partnership services</li><li> Working with service users to support social (re)integration, enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives: promoting recovery, resilience, peer support and self-determination</li><li> Research, design and prepare subject matter and materials for groups / pods.</li><li> Deliver structured content within group settings to service users at various stages of recovery</li><li> Engage with debriefing and evaluations with co-facilitators after groups/pods have taken place, reviewing progress and identifying concerns with service users</li><li> Tailor specific workshops around the needs of the service users, such as: anger management, sleep disorders, relationships, etc</li></ul>About you: <ul><li> Have a strong understanding of substance misuse issues and experience of working within a similar field</li><li> Experience of working with groups/pods and managing group dynamics, such as conflict or challenging behaviour.</li><li> Be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written with good IT skills</li><li> Proactive and able to work on own initiative with excellent time management and prioritising skills</li><li> Have a good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services, and good practice</li><li> Be a supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in partnership with a wide range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders</li><li> Ability to manage change successfully in a way that prioritises the needs of service users</li><li> Understand the importance of information governance processes and commit to follow and apply all necessary safeguards</li><li> Seek out learning opportunities to improve and broaden your professional knowledge and skills and to contribute and oversee the learning and development of others</li></ul>What we will give to you: <ul><li> 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years' service -Capped at 30 days</li><li> Paid 'Wellness' hour each week along with a 'Wellness' hub and Employee Assist Programme</li><li> Contributory pension scheme</li><li> 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>Refer-a-friend scheme</li></ul>Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role. Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Direct applications only - we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy. Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35) ILW / OLW /Fringe N/A - Outside London Weighting Area Interview Date 6/2/2026 Closing Date 1/2/2026 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: June Watson | <a href="mailto:june.watson@cgl.org.uk" target="_blank">june.watson@cgl.org.uk</a> This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

Recovery Coordinator

Housing Options Officer Ref: RNR002929-2 Salary: £33,143 p.a. plus benefits 37 hours per week 1 year Fixed term contract Swindon Borough Council are on an exciting journey to transform service delivery. We want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision in the new Swindon Plan is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because that's who we're doing it for - the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, you'll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. It's all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you. Following the implementation of The Homelessness Reduction Act it is an exciting time to work within our Housing Options team. If you are an energetic and enthusiastic person that embraces change positively and wishes to make a difference to people's lives and have a positive impact, then we want to hear from you. You must be an excellent team player who can work in a high-pressured, constantly changing environment, and conduct yourself with professionalism and empathy. Your next role You will interview and case manage people in housing need, giving high quality advice and assistance and dealing tactfully and sympathetically with applicants in frequently stressful circumstances. As a Housing Options Officer, you will also ensure that customers are aware of their legal rights and liaise with housing providers and other agencies, including Citizen's Advice, The Courts, Police and Probation and Social Services to find positive outcomes for your customers. This post provides an excellent opportunity to work alongside dedicated officers providing housing advice and assistance to customers who are experiencing or are at risk of domestic abuse. Knowledge of housing law and homelessness legislation would be beneficial but not essential as full training will be provided. You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act "for the effective performance of a customer-facing role"). You will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check Your next package Please see our Rewards and Benefits offer for more details. As an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work life balance. For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It's why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you'll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We'll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we'll achieve our vision of a prosperous, re-vitalised Swindon together. And you'll be proud to say it was made better with you. Please see our Vision and Values page for more details and our new Swindon Plan. Your next steps Please read the role profile, which is available in the documents section to the righthand side of the page. To submit an application for this role, select Quick Apply. Previous applicants need not apply. For further information about the role, please contact Vikki Castle, Housing Options Manager, at <a href="mailto:vcastle@swindon.gov.uk" target="_blank">vcastle@swindon.gov.uk</a> Potential applicants are sometimes put off if they don't meet 100% of the requirements. We think individual experience, skills and passion make all the difference, so if you meet the majority of the criteria, we'd love to hear from you. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of communities, and in particular disabled people and people from ethnic minorities. Read our statement of commitment to equality &amp; inclusion. If you are experiencing technical issues submitting your application, please email <a href="mailto:resourcing@swindon.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@swindon.gov.uk</a> Closing date: 26 January 2026 Interview date: 2 February 2026

Housing Options 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 recruiting a permanent House Manager to join the team at our Oakingham Place development based in Wokingham, Surrey. Hours: 25 hours per week - Monday to Friday, shift pattern to be agreed with the hiring manager. Salary: £18,798 per annum 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> <li>Providing a professional front of house service and dealing all visitors in a friendly manner.</li> <li>Being the first point of contact for all our Homeowners and offering them help, support and advice as necessary.</li> <li>Working in collaboration with our partners and suppliers to ensure the smooth running of the estate</li> <li>Being the 'face' of McCarthy Stone for the families and friends of our Homeowners.</li> <li>Dealing with Homeowners issues with sensitivity and understand the need for confidentiality and respect their privacy.</li> <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> <li>Facilitating social interaction and helping Homeowners to enjoy retirement living to the full.</li> <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> <li>Extensive experience in a professional customer service orientated position.</li> <li>A professional approach with high quality standards.</li> <li>Thrives in a busy a varied role, where every day will be different.</li> <li>Be resilient and can problem solve effectively.</li> <li>An awareness of basic Health and Safety will be a distinct advantage.</li> <li>A good level of computer literacy including Microsoft Word and Outlook.</li> <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>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. About Us As the UK's leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of January 2025, McCarthy Stone operates over 545 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 2025 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

House Manager

The role We have a fantastic opportunity for an organised, knowledgeable and customer focused candidate to expand their housing knowledge and join our Contract Services team as a Resident Liaison Officer. In this role, you will be the main point of planned re-investment and maintenance works and projects. You will liaise with residents, colleagues and external stakeholders in the shaping of services and identifying requirements and be handling and resolving complaints, with a high level of service. working with a dynamic team to manage the maintenance of over 10,000. Southern Housing is dedicated to delivering excellent services and improving our resilience. We are also keen to build new homes and grow our organisation. You will be based from our Farringdon office, with flexible working arrangements to be specified and agreed with your line manager. What you'll need: <ul> <li>Experience of facilitation of resident involvement forums and focus groups.</li></ul><ul> <li>Good communication and interpersonal skills with ability to build and sustain effective relationships with key stakeholders.</li></ul><ul> <li>Knowledge and experience of key factors and methods required to sustain, promote, and ensure effective resident involvement, and consultation.</li></ul><ul> <li>Experience of providing a customer-focused, high-quality service and managing complaints.</li></ul><ul> <li>Excellent communication skills, ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in written reports.</li></ul>In your supporting statement, it is important that you address how you meet each of the above criteria providing real examples. Closing Date: Wednesday 28th January 2026 at 23:59 Shortlisting Date: From 29th January 2026 Interviews: W/c 9th February 2026 (We may close the advert early if we receive a suitable number of applications). Applying for roles with us About us At Southern Housing, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we give over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own!We also understand the difference that safe, secure, and affordable homes can make to people's lives. A career at Southern Housing will allow you to make a difference every day you come to work. Working in the housing sector with us will bring fresh challenges and give you the opportunity to grow and develop, too. What's in it for you Pension Life assurance Healthcare cash plan Eyecare &amp; dental Birthday leave Retailers discounts Cycle to work Buy &amp; sell annual leave Season ticket loan In-house academy &amp; career development Flexible working Inclusion &amp; Diversity We work hard to create a diverse and inclusive culture and environment where people are respected for who they are. Encouraging inclusion is not just about protected characteristics, it's about celebrating differences of thought, opinion, experience and perspective of each individual. We're all different in our own way and we want our colleagues to feel comfortable, that they belong, and are safe to be themselves at work, without fear of being judged or excluded, but valued for their contribution to our One Team approach.

Resident Liaison Officer

12 months fixed term We're looking for an experienced and motivated individual to lead our Homeless Prevention Team for families. This is a key role in delivering high-quality advice and support to families facing housing challenges, ensuring effective prevention and relief of homelessness in line with the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. You'll manage a team of officers, oversee complex casework, and work closely with internal and external partners to develop tailored housing solutions. This is an opportunity to make a real difference to vulnerable families while shaping the future of homelessness prevention services. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. About the role You'll take responsibility for the day-to-day supervision of the Homeless Prevention Families Team, ensuring high standards of service delivery and compliance with statutory duties. Key responsibilities include: <ul> <li> Leading and motivating the team to deliver customer-focused outcomes. </li> <li> Providing detailed guidance on complex issues such as security of tenure, welfare rights, landlord harassment, and illegal eviction. </li> <li> Developing and maintaining a toolkit of prevention and relief options for families. </li> <li> Monitoring performance against targets and implementing action plans to address service challenges. </li> <li> Authorising placements into temporary accommodation and ensuring move-on plans are in place. </li> <li> Chairing multi-agency meetings and case conferences for complex cases. </li> <li> Leading on service development, policy implementation, and contributing to the Council's Homelessness Strategy. </li> </ul> About you You'll be passionate about preventing homelessness and have the ability to lead a busy team in a challenging environment. You'll combine strong leadership skills with a thorough understanding of housing legislation and best practice. We're looking for someone who has: <ul> <li> In-depth knowledge of housing legislation, including the Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. </li> <li> Experience of managing staff and delivering frontline housing services. </li> <li> Ability to interpret complex regulations and communicate advice clearly. </li> <li> Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise in a pressurised environment. </li> <li> Experience of working in partnership with multiple agencies and chairing case conferences. </li> <li> IT literacy and confidence in using systems for case recording and reporting. </li> </ul> You'll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you'll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this: Work Together as one team - champion and inspire a culture which ensures that all employees across the organisation work together to provide excellent outcomes for Reading Drive Efficiency - create an environment in which resources are used efficiently and employees' skills are developed and used effectively Be Ambitious - aspire to deliver excellence and inspire and support others to reach their potential Make a Difference to Reading - inspire a culture in which the customer is the focus and where change is welcomed as an opportunity Our offer: We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you'll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment. A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including: <ul> <li> Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 30 days after 5 years' service and 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave </li> <li> A wide range of flexible working opportunities </li> <li> Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading </li> <li> Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) </li> <li> Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS) </li> <li> On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted </li> <li> Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work </li> <li> Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax </li> </ul> To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact Kasana Shallow - <a href="mailto:kasana.shallow@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">kasana.shallow@reading.gov.uk</a> Closing Date: Sunday 1st February 2026 Interview Date: To be confirmed Interview Process: To be confirmed

Homelessness Prevention Team Leader

Job summary To work in a clinical capacity providing mental health interventions - including assessments and treatment to clients at risk of experiencing homelessness or with a history of experiencing homelessness, as identified by Test Valley Borough Council's Housing Options Team, or Hampshire and IOW NHS Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust's community mental health or the inpatient flow teams outside of established pathways. To contribute to breaking down the barriers to accessing and sustaining health care and suitable settled accommodation for the identified client group. To actively work with other agencies to provide wider support and address underlying causes of homelessness, developing referral routes between the Council and partner organisations across the wider system (including statutory and voluntary sector services). This is a 12 month fixed term contract. Main duties, tasks &amp; skills required To work with single people who are at risk of or have a history of, experiencing homelessness and or rough sleeping known as the client group in various settings. To identify and assess mental health needs of the client group, outside of the normal established mental health provisions and pathways. Undertake comprehensive assessments, over a period of time, including risk assessments and risk management of the client group. Utilise advanced clinical skills in assessment to formulate a treatment plan, including monitoring the response to medication and assess critically and re-evaluate the clinical situation as the patient's condition changes, reporting back to the prescriber as appropriate. To support patients of the client group to make changes to support recovery from mental health illness, substance misuse and maladaptive coping strategies. To take the lead in multi-agency meetings in support of those affected by poor mental health. This includes arranging and chairing multi-agency professional and risk management meetings. To raise safeguarding concerns where appropriate To ensure confidentiality and data protection are observed at all times in compliance with the Data Protection Act. NB The particular duties and responsibilities attached to posts are of necessity in many cases difficult to define in detail and may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. About us Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve. Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time. Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working. Job description Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. Person specification Qualifications Essential Registered practitioner (mental health nurse, social worker, occupational therapist or equivalent) and registered with the relevant professional body Diploma or degree level qualification in mental health Must hold a valid UK driver's license and have access to a vehicle for work use. . Desirable Experience of working with clients/patients who have experienced homelessness or rough sleeping Experience Essential At least 5 years' experience of working with patients in a clinical capacity, delivering mental health interventions. Experience of working with service users who present in crisis and can demonstrate sound knowledge of safety planning and risk management strategies and approaches. Experience of conducting an assessment of mental health. Experience of working with patients with mental health conditions as well as substance misuse concerns (dual diagnosis). Leadership and management experience whilst providing clinical supervision. Experience of working in partnership with either statutory and/or non-statutory agencies. Experience of working with multiple partner agencies demonstrating skills to co-ordinate care and advocate on behalf of service users where appropriate. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Professional Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. For help with your application, contact: Mandy James, John Smith, Noelle Fancy, Debra Wells <a href="mailto:mandy.james@southernhealth.nhs.uk" target="_blank">mandy.james@southernhealth.nhs.uk</a> 02382313137 Pay scheme Agenda for Change Band Band 7 Salary £47810.00 to £54710.00 Yearly Contract Fixed Term Duration 1 Year(s) Working pattern Full-Time Reference number 348-MNH-9128 Job locations 68b Junction Road 68b Junction Road Andover Hampshire SP10 3QX Attachments Job Description Job Description Mental Health and Housing Practitioner TVBC Final (2) (003).pdf - 370KB Opens in a new window Additional document 1 EmployeeBenefits_hiowh_v1-compressed_3.pdf - 1001KB Opens in a new window

Housing Manager

Finders Keepers are a leading letting agency across Oxfordshire with a dedication to professionalism and quality service within the property industry. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Tenancy Co-ordinator to join our team in Abingdon. Main Purpose of the Job To be responsible for all administrative aspects of the letting process. Key responsibilities: <ul> <li>Process tenancy applications and produce all tenancy agreements and associated paperwork ensuring a high degree of accuracy</li> <li>Plan and process tenancy renewals</li> <li>Monitor and progress references as required</li> <li>Liaise with colleagues, clients and tenants when required</li> <li>Provide administrative support to the letting and property management teams when required</li> <li>Coordinate and participate in meetings with the letting and property management teams</li> <li>Negotiate tenancy renewals with landlords and tenants</li> <li>Assist in the collection of funds for all first accounts, invoices, rent and adhoc payments from landlords and tenants</li> <li>Handle changes to tenancy agreements</li> <li>Register new deposits for protection and administer deposit refunds</li> <li>Assisting office teams with all aspects of compliance</li> </ul>Skills and Experience Required: <ul> <li>Minimum two years administrative experience in similar industry or legal background</li> <li>Excellent attention to detail</li> <li>High levels of accuracy and a keen eye for detail</li> <li>Proven planning and organisational skills</li> <li>Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels</li> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li> <li>Ability to demonstrate initiative and self-motivation</li> <li>A positive &amp; 'can-do' attitude</li> <li>Clean manual driving licence</li> </ul>Benefits: <ul> <li>Competitive salary package</li> <li>Comprehensive induction and training programme</li> <li>Opportunities for career progression</li> <li>Work from home scheme</li> <li>Industry recognised training support</li> <li>Professional qualification</li> <li>Long service awards</li> <li>Sabbatical available (after 10 years service)</li> <li>Employee assistance programme</li> <li>Internal referral opportunities</li> <li>Great work life balance</li> </ul> If this sounds like the role for you please apply or for further information visit our website. Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. EA06501

Tenancy Coordinator

The Vacancy FULL TIME - 37hrs Shifts in a rota basis. Weekends on a 1 in 3 basis. Shift patterns include but not exclusive to - 06:45 - 14:15 11:30 - 20:30 Lone working is part of this role TWO1163703 - Homeless Recovery Worker 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</li> <li>You will identify their needs by listening to them and put together a support plan which is equally achievable and realistic for them</li> <li>You will encourage their involvement in personal progression in the form of education, training, employment activity or volunteering</li> <li>You will help them improve their practical skills in areas such as budgeting, shopping, cooking and housework</li> <li>You will work with external partners (such as colleges) to maximise the opportunities available to clients so that they can resettle in the community</li> <li>You will be extremely conscientious in areas such as safeguarding and lone working</li> <li>You will help clients to access the benefits they are entitled to claim</li> <li>Help to maintain a welcoming, safe environment, identifying and minimising all potential risks to users of the premises and the organisation and property</li> <li>Maintain client records using relevant systems to a good standard</li> <li>Work in accordance with the Health and Safety regulations and all policies and procedures</li> <li>Attend supervision, appraisal, training and meetings as directed which may be outside your normal working pattern</li> <li>Work flexibly across all areas of operation where required and prior notice given</li> <li>You will carry out ad hoc housekeeping tasks where required</li> <li>Any other reasonable task as requested by a member of staff</li></ul>ESSENTIAL CRITERIA FOR ROLE (Minimum requirements on appointment to this job) Previous experience in this type of work is not essential but you will have a real passion for wanting to work with homeless people. Your values will match ours, you will be committed to helping others and enjoy the real job satisfaction that this brings. <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></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 and Dorset. We are dedicated to safeguarding all young people and adults with our services. We follow safer recruitment practices for all our vacancies to assure that all successful candidates are suitable to work with our clients. We're committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that embodies our values and promotes a tolerant and respectful environment where everyone can feel empowered to succeed. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and will support with any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. Our vision To be a safety net for people in tough times and the springboard to a brighter future. Our mission To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. Our values Everyone matters We know we're stronger together We do the right things, for the right reasons We never give up Our Gallery Previous Next Our Benefits Extra mile awards Pension with life cover Blue Light Card Champions of equality Employee assistance programme Staff discounts via Wider Wallet Dedication to wellbeing GP helpline Length of service awards Generous and flexible holiday Refer a friend scheme

Homeless Recovery Worker

The Vacancy FULL TIME - 37hrs Shift pattern on a rota basis. To include 1 in 3 weekends. Shifts include: 06:45 - 14:15 11:30 - 20:30 TWO1163694 - Homeless Recovery Worker Assistant JOB PURPOSE To be part of a team that supports our clients, keeping them safe and helping them achieve their goals. To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES <ul> <li>To support clients by helping them to gain practical life skills, and encourage their engagement with the running of the service</li> <li>To assist clients with managing their finances, paying rent, managing arrears and accessing benefits</li> <li>To carry out daily checks, for example, on clients and the property, and ad hoc housekeeping tasks</li> <li>To support individuals to achieve their desired goals</li> <li>To encourage and signpost clients to the local community and to resources relevant to their aspirations including education, training, employment activity or volunteering </li> <li>To support clients in trauma informed and psychologically informed ways</li> <li>To adhere to safeguarding responsibilities, following our safeguarding policy and procedure</li> <li>To help maintain health and safety, ensuring clients, visitors and buildings are safe in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, policy and procedures</li> <li>To provide basic first aid assistance until help arrives (full training is provided)</li> <li>To work confidently and efficiently when lone working</li> <li>To maintain accurate records on our client management system and ensure these are stored in line with GDPR </li> <li>To maintain confidentiality </li> <li>To represent the organisation in a professional manner</li> <li>To carry out any other reasonable duties required in the interest of the organisation</li></ul>DESIRABLE CRITERIA <ul> <li>Experience in similar sectors</li> <li>Experience in customer service roles</li></ul>ESSENTIAL CRITERIA <ul> <li>Good communication skills</li> <li>Clear verbal and written English </li> <li>Good keyboard skills for data inputting</li> <li>Basic knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word</li> <li>Polite and assertive manner</li> <li>Ability to self-motivate as you will work on your own</li> <li>Collaborate well in a team</li> <li>Ability to respond calmly in a crisis</li> <li>Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues</li></ul>We reserve the right to close our adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Two Saints is committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment. We carry out pre--employment checks such as DBS checks, Overseas police checks (where appropriate), reference checks, and CV gap querying for all new staff members. About Us We offer support to people who are homeless, vulnerable or at risk of becoming homeless and need help rebuilding their lives for a brighter future. Our services include safe, flexible and reliable client led housing and support with a focus on reducing homelessness, improving health and wellbeing and building on individual's skills and resilience to break the cycle of homelessness, poverty and exclusion. We work in partnership with multiple agencies and authorities to deliver support and accommodation needs across Berkshire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Dorset. We are dedicated to safeguarding all young people and adults with our services. We follow safer recruitment practices for all our vacancies to assure that all successful candidates are suitable to work with our clients. We're committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that embodies our values and promotes a tolerant and respectful environment where everyone can feel empowered to succeed. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and will support with any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. Our vision To be a safety net for people in tough times and the springboard to a brighter future. Our mission To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. Our values Everyone matters We know we're stronger together We do the right things, for the right reasons We never give up Our Gallery Previous Next Our Benefits Extra mile awards Pension with life cover Blue Light Card Champions of equality Employee assistance programme Staff discounts via Wider Wallet Dedication to wellbeing GP helpline Length of service awards Generous and flexible holiday Refer a friend scheme

Homeless Recovery Worker Assistant

At Heckfield we prepare food and drink that celebrates simplicity, the seasons, and a sense of place. When the sun sets, the Moon bar and House comes to life. With drinks and infusions made with the freshest ingredients, the house is the most intimate of meeting places. We also celebrate anything that comes from our land as well as a strong zero-waste drive to send our team and our guests on a journey of educations and discovery. We are currently looking for an Assistant House Manager to join our House Team. Position responsibilities include but are not limited to: <ul> <li>Manage and co-ordinate the day-to-day house operations.</li> <li>Check Booking Sheets for confirmed and unconfirmed lunch and dinner shift to ensure all guest requests are met.</li> <li>Ensure house and bars are set-up and closed to the required standard.</li> <li>Inspect any deliveries to ensure stock is present, correct and undamaged.</li> <li>Interact with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels. </li> <li>Respond to and handle guest problems and complaints. </li> <li>Check menus daily with the Kitchen and ensure those in circulation are correct, along with correct allergen information.</li> <li>Train, nurture and inspire the team by being positive and forward thinking.</li> <li>Hosting informative shift briefings and menu meetings.</li></ul>Benefits: Salary £35,227.50 PA <ul> <li>Tronc (Allocation for 2025 was £7,800+ per annum / per person based on full time hours) after probation is passed</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Increased holiday allowance</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Vitality healthcare cover</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Employee assistance programme</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Life assurance scheme (from day one, covering up to 2x your annual salary)</li> </ul> <ul> <li>50% F&amp;B discount when dining in our restaurants</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Company sick pay</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Enhanced maternity pay</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Enhanced paternity pay</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Recruit a Friend bonus (£1000)</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Monthly employee recognition scheme</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Annual employee parties</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Free staff meals</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Daily briefings with the team, including food tasting - opportunities to work with the Home Farm</li> </ul> <ul> <li>50% discount on Wildsmith Skin products</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Heckfield Plus - online discounts</li> </ul> <ul> <li>New baby gift</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Christmas gift</li> </ul>At Heckfield we pride ourselves on providing training, development and a chance to progress within the company. If you would like to work in a collaborative and creative environment, please apply now.

Assistant House Manager

Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living. Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health? Homeless Support Worker - £27,560 - £30,680 per annum (Salaries vary depending on experiences) Hours - 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday Department - Adult Service Delivery Location - Oxfordshire - Hybrid working with regular visits to client accommodation What You'll Be Doing: Response are recruiting for a Homeless Support Worker within Adult Services, Settled Oxfordshire, to help people who have had experiences of street homelessness, and repeated placements within supported and crisis housing services to sustain their own tenancy, live independently, and move-on into mainstream accommodation. Working closely in partnership with a range of other providers, both voluntary and statutory, you will have the support and guidance of the Service Manager to provide a housing management, support and move-on service to a small group of vulnerable people who have recently experienced homelessness. The accommodation will be located within Oxford City and throughout the County. If you're a motivated individual looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to a compassionate organisation, we want to hear from you! Overall job responsibility: Some of the core duties include: <ul> <li>To provide an intensive support and housing management service to a caseload of 9 or 10 clients through proactive floating support.</li> <li>To ensure that each client has a comprehensive support plan with achievable goals and outcomes and a robust risk assessment and that both documents will be updated regularly with input of client and other professionals delivering support interventions. </li> <li>To provide person centred support to the clients and recognise that they are experts by experience. </li> <li>To work with each successful referral to identify interventions that will allow the client to move into the accommodation, sustain their home, and identify and plan for the factors/ challenges that might destabilise their tenancy.</li> <li>Supporting clients with benefit applications, affordability assessments and repayment plans.</li> <li>To conduct regular visit to the accommodation and support the clients with practical skills such as budgeting, cleaning, etc</li> <li>To ensure that the clients will engage with agencies providing support with addressing needs such as substance misuse, offending, accessing education, employment and training. </li> <li>To ensure that clients are encouraged to engage in meaningful activities. </li> <li>To ensure that the properties are safe and compliant with Health and Safety regulations </li> <li>To ensure that internal and external stakeholders and partnership agencies are informed about progress of each client. </li> <li>Provide a housing management service for the clients, including dealing with rent arrears, managing anti-social behaviour, dealing with other breaches of the tenancy agreement, serving notices and reporting and ordering any repairs.</li> <li>Be aware of early signs of abuse, potential safeguarding and ensure that reporting procedures are followed when Safeguarding is triggered. </li> <li>To provide regular reports on the progress of each case.</li> <li>To support the client with understanding their move on options and create a realistic move on plan for each client including increasing living skills, preparing for and finding work, move on, budgeting, substance misuse and much more.</li></ul>The Successful Applicant: Our main priority for all our roles at Response is to find people that can live our values every day - Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational. We provide excellent training on everything else, but we do ask that you have: <ul> <li>GCSE's in English and Maths (or equivalent) A commitment to undertake continual personal development</li> <li>Solid understanding of homelessness and issues connected to it. </li> <li>Ability to effectively engage with clients and provide non judgmental support and advice.</li> <li>Good Communication Skills, written, verbal &amp; listening.</li> <li>Safeguarding. </li> <li>Understanding on complex trauma and personality disorder. </li> <li>Working with clients with history of homelessness, substance use, offending, challenging behaviour. </li> <li>Ability to act calmly in a professional manner whilst dealing with unpredictable and challenging behaviour.</li> <li>Ability to engage with and build appropriate working relationships.</li></ul>What We Offer: <ul> <li>33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) </li> <li>Blue Light card and other discounted shopping</li> <li>Employee Assistance Plan - with access to free counselling </li> <li>Cycle to Work Scheme (after probation)</li> <li>Enhanced family friendly leave</li> <li>Flexible and agile working opportunities (role dependent) </li> <li>Professional qualification sponsorship and study leave </li> <li>£500 refer a friend bonus scheme </li> <li>Optional health cash care plan with money off prescriptions and treatments</li> <li>Wellbeing hub and mental wellbeing support app - approved by NHS</li> <li>Free flu jabs</li> <li>Free DBS application</li></ul>If this Homeless Support Worker position sounds like the role for you then please apply today! We would love to hear from you! This vacancy may be closed early. To learn more about Response and what we do, please visit our website. Closing Date - 18/02/2026 Our employees and clients come from all over the world, we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture and are registered as a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our clients. All our roles require an enhanced DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK.

Homeless Support Worker

Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living. Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health? Supported Housing Catering Assistant - £25,325 - £27,378 per annum pro rata to £17,795 - £19,238 (Salaries vary depending on experiences) Hours - 26 hours per week (Flexible Working Pattern - Alternate Weekends and Occasional Bank Holidays) Service - Rowan House, Littlemore, Oxford What You'll Be Doing: Response is looking for an enthusiastic, friendly and approachable person to join the Rowan House team. Rowan House is home to 25 residents with acute mental health needs. Our roles offer employees variety where every day is different whilst also giving a great sense of pride seeing the positive impact you can have on others. Our clients are with Response to gain skills in living independently, while also focussing on improving their mental health. Responses aim is to enhance "co-production working" between staff and residents so we work together to develop Responses activities and services. Our clients really appreciate the passion from our Staff too: "The staff are caring, kind, compassionate and understanding. They support me and care for me and are first class. I am happier now than I have been in years." Client in Adult Services. We want you to support us to support our clients in looking after their physical health and wellbeing through diet and nutrition. Overall job responsibility: <ul> <li>Provide staple meals for residents.</li> <li>Work with the support team to engage with residents around their physical health and wellbeing of diet and nutrition.</li> <li>Oversee the daily running of the in-house catering provided by Apetito including heating and serving of Apetito meals on a daily basis.</li> <li>Oversee the daily preparation of lunch and supper meals including meals not provided by Apetito on a daily basis.</li> <li>Ensure the residents have a person-centred approach with regards to their meal choices and that their dietary needs are taken into consideration when planning menus.</li> <li>Assist management with the menu planning and ordering process for food deliveries.</li> <li>Keep a clean and tidy work environment to comply with food and hygiene safety regulations.</li> <li>Support residents who wish to volunteer kitchen duties in accordance with their care plans, risk assessments and food safety guidance.</li></ul>The Successful Applicant: Our main priority is to find people who can live our values every day - Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational. We provide excellent training on everything else, but we do ask that you can: <ul> <li>Build relationships and be friendly, compassionate, respectful, patient and empathetic towards others.</li> <li>Basic Food Hygiene knowledge. Willingness to work towards Level 2 if not already obtained.</li> <li>Care for others and support them in challenging times. Perhaps you have done this in your personal life for friends or family. </li> <li>Work calmly and methodically, with organisational, written and verbal skills.</li> <li>Have respect for difference and diversity.</li> <li>Use IT, with a basic knowledge of Word and Outlook.</li></ul>If you feel you would be an ideal candidate but don't have all the essential criteria, we would still like to hear from you. What We Offer: <ul> <li>25 days annual leave pro rata and standard bank and public holidays.</li> <li>Blue Light card and other discounted shopping</li> <li>Employee Assistant Plan - with access to free counselling </li> <li>Cycle to Work Scheme </li> <li>Enhanced family friendly leave</li> <li>Professional qualification sponsorship and study leave </li> <li>£500 refer a friend bonus scheme </li> <li>Optional health cash care plan with money off prescriptions and treatments</li> <li>Wellbeing hub and mental wellbeing support app - approved by NHS</li> <li>Free flu jabs</li> <li>Free DBS application</li></ul>You will receive the training and confidence to use core therapeutic talk therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-based Trauma Informed Care and Mutual Aid to provide the best possible support to our clients If this Supported Housing Catering Assistant position sounds like the role for you then we would love to hear from you! Please apply today as this vacancy may be closed early. To learn more about Response and what we do, please visit our website. Closing date - 02/02/2026 All our roles require a DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK - Unfortunately, Response are not able to offer sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for the role and require sponsorship, you will be withdrawn from the recruitment process. Our employees and clients come from all over the world, we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture and are registered as a Disability Confident Employer. Our employees and clients come from all over the world, we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture and are registered as a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from individuals with a range of neurodivergent thinking styles and from those who might need reasonable adjustments. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our clients. All our roles require an enhanced DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK.

Supported Housing Catering Assistant

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 recruiting for a House Manager to join the team at our Locks View Development in Wichelstowe. Hours: 30 hours per week Monday to Friday, working throughout the year. Salary: £22,557.60 per annum 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> <li>Providing a professional front of house service and dealing all visitors in a friendly manner.</li> <li>Being the first point of contact for all our Homeowners and offering them help, support and advice as necessary.</li> <li>Working in collaboration with our partners and suppliers to ensure the smooth running of the estate</li> <li>Being the 'face' of McCarthy Stone for the families and friends of our Homeowners.</li> <li>Dealing with Homeowners issues with sensitivity and understand the need for confidentiality and respect their privacy.</li> <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> <li>Facilitating social interaction and helping Homeowners to enjoy retirement living to the full.</li> <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> <li>Extensive experience in a professional customer service orientated position.</li> <li>A professional approach with high quality standards.</li> <li>Thrives in a busy a varied role, where every day will be different.</li> <li>Be resilient and can problem solve effectively.</li> <li>An awareness of basic Health and Safety will be a distinct advantage.</li> <li>A good level of computer literacy including Microsoft Word and Outlook.</li> <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 McCarthy &amp; Stone Management Service, 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 January 2025, McCarthy Stone operates over 545 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 2025 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list! About Us As the UK's leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of January 2025, McCarthy Stone operates over 545 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 2025 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

Job title: Neighbourhood Manager Location: Hybrid / Oxford Salary: £17,400.00 Working hours: 17.5 hours per week Contract: 11 months fixed term contract DBS Level: This role requires a Standard DBS check. Driving license and own car essential About A2Dominion We are a UK housing association committed to a new vision - providing homespeople love to live in. With over 38,000 homes in management across Londonand southern England, we provide a wide range of homes for social, affordable,and private rent, specialist services, as well ashomesfor sale and shared ownership. Role overview Are you ready to make a real impact in the heart of vibrant communities? As aNeighbourhood Manager at A2Dominion, no two days will ever be the same. You'll be the face of the company,directly shaping the lives of residents by providing the support, care andattention that make their communities thrive! You'll play a crucial role in delivering exceptionalneighbourhood management across a diverse portfolio of residential and mixedtenured buildings. Your work will directly enhance the safety, wellbeing andsatisfaction of our residents, while ensuring compliance with all regulations.From conducting estate inspections and managing building safety, to handlingtendency issues like Noise Complaints and safeguarding, you'll be at theforefront of creating vibrant, thriving communities. If you're passionate about making a difference, building strong relationships,and driving high-quality service, this is your opportunity to help shape thefuture of our communities! Key responsibilities: * Conduct estate, scheme, and property inspections to maintain high standardsof safety and cleanliness. * Support residents with tenancy management issues such as noise complaints,disputes, and safeguarding concerns. * Work closely with internal departments and external partners to addressbuilding maintenance and safety. * Engage with residents through regular communication, ensuring their concernsare heard and acted upon. * Provide tailored support to vulnerable individuals and families, ensuringtheir needs are met. * Gather feedback from residents to continually improve services and ensuresatisfaction. * Represent the company in external meetings, attend court proceedings, andsupport residents through various issues. About you: * Driving license and own car essential * You really care about making a difference and want to help people feel safeand supported in their homes. * You've got some experience in housing, or, you're keen to learn aboutbuilding safety, fire safety, and tenancy issues. * You understand how important it is to look out for people especially thosewho might be vulnerable, and you want to be someone our residents can trust andturn to when they need help. * Experience dealing with tenancy matters, like noise or neighbour concerns,and you're either familiar with housing policies and regulations or open tolearning as you go. You enjoy solving problems and can explain things clearly,in a way that makes sense to everyone. * Confident using tools like Outlook, Word, and Excel, and you pick up newsystems quickly. You also pay attention to detail, especially when it comes tokeeping information accurate and up to date. * You're comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, where priorities canchange quickly, and you're able to stay organised while juggling multiple tasksat once. This role is a chance to use your people skills and practical know howto make a real impact helping our customers feel valued, supported, and proudof where they live. Why A2Dominion? As an employee of A2Dominion, we want you to feel rewarded and have a choice offlexible benefits, salary exchange benefits, and rewards and discounts thatwork for you, wherever you are in your life. We offer a wide range of staff benefits. For this role, these include: * 25 days' holiday pro rata (Plus Bank Holidays) Up to 8% contributory pension * In addition, all permanent and fixed-term employees receive a generous annualallowance of up to £300 to use towards health and lifestyle benefits for bothyou and your family. Diversity &amp; Inclusion We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applications frompeople of all backgrounds. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible,and we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimumcriteria. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the process - justcontact our Resourcing Team at <a href="mailto:resourcing@a2dominion.co.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@a2dominion.co.uk</a> We know some people hesitate to apply if they don't meet every requirement. Ifthat's you, we encourage you to apply if your skills and experience align -please get in touch with us to talk it through. At A2Dominion, we value diversity, embrace flexibility, and are afamily-friendly employer. Everyone belongs here. Join us and help make alasting difference in the lives of our customers. This Vacancy is being managed by Hollie Furness <a href="mailto:-Hollie.Furness@a2dominion.co.uk" target="_blank">-Hollie.Furness@a2dominion.co.uk</a>

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