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Vacancy Name Recovery Coordinator Vacancy No VN5097 Employment Type Fixed Term Hours Per Week 37.00 Work Pattern Includes weekends &amp; evenings Location Peterlee Health Centre, Peterlee, SR8 1AD Location Region County Durham Location City Peterlee Location Postal Code SR8 1AD Interview Date Job Details Location: Peterlee Health Centre, SR8 1AD Contract: Fixed term contract When you choose to join us, you're choosing more than just a job.... you're choosing to make a difference" We have an exciting opportunity to join County Durham Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service as a Recovery Coordinator working in County Durham. You will be working with a team that is a multi-disciplinary recovery team comprising of colleagues from diverse professional and personal backgrounds. The team includes Recovery Coordinators, HOPE Workers, Sustained Recovery, Housing and Criminal Justice workers, Individual Placement Specialists and Volunteers. We are a supportive and welcoming team, who are passionate about supporting and promoting recovery for those we care for and within our local community. The County Durham service has recently been rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC and is a great place to work. The service supports adults, children, young people and families across County Durham with drug and alcohol issues. The successful post holder will match our organisational ambition and commitment to provide the highest standards of service delivery across County Durham, engaging with local communities and supporting their priorities. About the role... The role of a Recovery Coordinator is to manage a service user caseload, devising, implementing, and reviewing ongoing recovery plans and treatment, liaising closely with the full range of workers and skills within the service team, including family members and significant others as appropriate. You will help set goals in recovery and help the service user achieve their goals in a safe and supportive way. Recovery Co-ordination is a diverse and rewarding role. Working week: Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm, includes evenings and Saturday 9am - 12pm on a rota'd basis. Key Duties: <ul><li>Manage an adult caseload of clients with drug and alcohol issues, reviewing on-going care and treatment and liaising closely with a full range of workers and skills within the multi-agency team, including family members and significant others.</li></ul><ul><li>Devising, implementing, and reviewing ongoing recovery and treatment plans.</li></ul><ul><li>Facilitate and promote individuals' progression from initial engagement, through structured treatment, to self-sustained recovery.</li></ul><ul><li>Reduce drug or alcohol-related harm to individuals and the wider community.</li></ul><ul><li>Working collaboratively with key partners and colleagues to achieve the best health and well-being outcomes for individuals.</li></ul><ul><li>Support with evening and weekend clinics when needed.</li></ul><ul><li>Outreach appointments working in the community</li></ul>For full-person specifications and job details, please visit this link. 'The salary advertised above demonstrates the full earning potential for this role, starting salaries will allow for pay progression within the pay band' About you... You will have a passion for making a difference and fair chances for all should be at the core of everything you do. You will have an understanding of and ability to implement interventions, including brief interventions MI, PSIs, CBT and ITEP, experience of delivering 1-2-1 therapeutic interventions. Who are we... Waythrough is one of England's most successful home-grown charities. We provide free, confidential support for alcohol, drugs, housing, or mental health in friendly local places across the UK. We are committed to fair chances for all and making sure everyone can access the help and support they need to realise their potential. By joining our teams of passionate individuals, you will be contributing to making this happen. You can really make a difference by believing in our service users and their ability to make positive changes when they don't always believe in themselves. We are incredibly proud of the work that we do to help address health inequalities in England. Every five minutes, an individual accesses one of our services, and we have supported over 90,000 people across all our services last year. Check out our impact report here to read more about the important work that we have done. What can Humankind offer you... 🏖 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 Humankind Support Networks Waythrough is an equal opportunities employer We value unique perspectives and experiences that everyone can bring and fully understand the strength in diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. If you have a genuine passion for working for us, we want to hear for you. We also welcome applications from people with lived experience with substance use. If you require support with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at <a href="mailto:people.recruitment@humankindcharity.org.uk" target="_blank">people.recruitment@humankindcharity.org.uk</a> Salary Period Vacancy Salary Range £24,500 - £30,790 DBS Requirement Enhanced Adult Barred Does role require Police/Prison vetting? Not Applicable Driving licence required for role? Yes Applications Close Date 06 Nov 2025

Recovery Coordinator

We are a values-led, charitable organisation that provides more than 60,000 people in Sunderland with a place they can call home. We have a clear vision and a social purpose. We believe that everyone has the right to live in a good quality home that they can afford. We invest millions of ponds every year to keep our existing homes safe and descent. We also play our part in helping to deal with the UK housing crisis by building hundreds of new, modern homes to rent in Sunderland. We'd love for you to join us achieve our vision. Salary : £36,207.00 Job Description: Are you passionate about making a real difference in your community? Are you seeking a role where you can contribute to building safer, stronger communities in Sunderland? We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Community Safety Officer to join our dedicated Safety &amp; Support team. As a Community Safety Officer, you will play a vital part in ensuring our neighbourhoods remain safe, supportive, and inclusive places for everyone. You will manage and resolve anti-social behaviour cases, working closely with customers, partners, and colleagues to deliver outstanding service and positive outcomes. We support a great work-life balance, and as a Community Safety Officer at Gentoo, you will work a standard 36-hour working week, Monday to Friday, with an early finish on Fridays. We ask that you have a flexible approach to meet the needs of the business, including occasional overtime as required. We are also proud to be certified as a "Great Place To Work". A full UK driver's licence is essential for this position. This position is subject to a basic DBS check, which will be arranged and paid for by Gentoo. Key Responsibilities will include: Accurately record and monitor all casework, ensuring progress is tracked and risk assessments are carried out efficiently. Maintain high standards of case management in line with the organisation's policy and service requirements. Demonstrate flexibility by working outside standard hours when necessary to investigate and address incidents of anti-social behaviour in our neighbourhoods, or to support our partners. Confidently lead, participate in, and attend key meetings such as case conferences, court hearings, and multi-agency forums, taking a proactive approach to collaboration. Develop and deliver training sessions to support the development of colleagues and share best practices. Stay up to date with current legislation and best practice, to ensure you deliver a high-quality, responsive service. Apply safeguarding procedures confidently and appropriately for both children and adults. Ensure our service is accessible and inclusive, providing multiple ways for victims to report anti-social behaviour and receive support. What we are looking for: A full UK driver's licence. A strong understanding of housing-related issues, policies, and procedures, including knowledge of Regulatory Standards and Tenant Satisfaction Measures. Awareness of the legal frameworks, powers, and tools available to address anti-social behaviour, and the ability to apply these effectively and appropriately. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to engage people from a wide range of backgrounds. Previous experience in social housing, community safety, or a similar customer-focused environment (desirable but not essential). Direct experience in managing cases involving anti-social behaviour, with a focus on fair and proportionate outcomes. Proven ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of partners and stakeholders to achieve shared goals. Confidence and resilience in handling conflict or challenging situations, with a commitment to maintaining respectful and constructive communication. Ability to work flexibly, manage competing priorities, and remain calm under pressure. Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in service delivery and teamwork. A collaborative mindset and a passion for problem-solving. Some of our great benefits include; <ul><li>31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with an option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year.</li><li>Early finish on Fridays</li><li>Flexible and hybrid working.</li><li>Free Health Cash Plan, with cashback for dental, optical, physio, wellbeing therapies and more, with some free child cover.</li><li>Access to private healthcare through the Health Cash Plan.</li><li>Competitive Aviva pension scheme - Gentoo will contribute up to 10% based on your personal contribution.</li><li>Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme</li><li>Enhanced family-friendly leave</li><li>Car mileage allowance if you use your personal vehicle for business purposes.</li><li>Life assurance cover to the value of 3 times your annual salary</li></ul>

Community Safety Officer

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. Where: Gateshead Hours: Full time. 37.5 per week Full Time Salary Range: £27,861.26- £32,002.35 (based on full time hours, pro rata for part time) *Please note: Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours. Responsibilities About the role: <ul><li>Supporting service users from point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey </li></ul><ul><li>Providing screening, assessment, and recovery planning and onward referral </li></ul><ul><li>Reducing drug and alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community </li></ul><ul><li>Promoting carer, service user and community involvement </li></ul><ul><li>Providing advocacy for access to partnership services </li></ul><ul><li>Working with service users to support social (re)integration, enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives: promoting recovery, resilience, peer support and self-determination </li></ul><ul><li>Research, design and prepare subject matter and materials for groups / pods. </li></ul><ul><li>Deliver structured content within group settings to service users at various stages of recovery </li></ul><ul><li>Engage with debriefing and evaluations with co-facilitators after groups/pods have taken place, reviewing progress and identifying concerns with service users </li></ul><ul><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></ul><ul><li>Experience of working with groups/pods and managing group dynamics, such as conflict or challenging behaviour. </li></ul><ul><li>Be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written with good IT skills </li></ul><ul><li>Proactive and able to work on own initiative with excellent time management and prioritising skills </li></ul><ul><li>Have a good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services, and good practice </li></ul><ul><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></ul><ul><li>Ability to manage change successfully in a way that prioritises the needs of service users </li></ul><ul><li>Understand the importance of information governance processes and commit to follow and apply all necessary safeguards </li></ul><ul><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></ul><ul><li>Paid 'Wellness' hour each week along with a 'Wellness' hub and Employee Assist Programme </li></ul><ul><li>Contributory pension scheme </li></ul><ul><li>Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc. </li></ul><ul><li>A friendly and supportive team </li></ul><ul><li>Training, career development &amp; progression opportunities </li></ul><ul><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. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role. Direct applications only - we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy. Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35) ILW / OLW /Fringe N/A - Outside London Weighting Area If you have any questions or concerns on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Jane Kelly | <a href="mailto:jane.kelly@cgl.org.uk" target="_blank">jane.kelly@cgl.org.uk</a> | 07795800530 This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees. More about your role We are looking for a Relief Bank Worker (Support Worker) to join our team on a relief/ad-hoc basis to provide support in Blyth. You will be providing basic support, advice and guidance to young people. You will support our service users when needed and complete administrative tasks within the office to support the wider team. <ul> <li>This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and all offers of employment are subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Shifts across a 24 hour service. 8:00 - 20:30 Weekends 16:30 - 20:30 Evenings and 20:00 - 0830 Waking night shifts. You will be required to lone work. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>The role is a 0 hours contract. </li> </ul>For more information please download our job profile available on our website. More about you To be considered for this role you will have an awareness of safeguarding issues with experience of supporting a vulnerable client group; you will support a busy service and as such you will need to work well in a team and enjoy working collaboratively. In what can often be demanding or difficult situations you will need to remain calm and positive in your approach. You will also be expected to demonstrate at interview an ability to assess and deal with conflicting demands within a fast-pacing environment and a commitment to delivering customer service to a high standard. It is essential to have a UK driving licence and access to a vehicle as a small amount of travelling will be required between areas. Benefits We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include: <ul> <li>Pension with matched contributions up to 7% </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Excellent holiday package - up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Cashback plan for healthcare costs - up to £500 saving per year </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Training and development </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more </li> </ul>

Relief Bank Worker Supported Housing

Vacancy Name Recovery Coordinator Vacancy No VN5570 Employment Type Permanent Hours Per Week 37.00 Work Pattern Includes weekends Location Horden Recovery Centre, Peterlee, SR8 4NU Location Region County Durham Location City Peterlee Location Postal Code SR8 4NU Interview Date 14 Nov 2025 Job Details Recovery Co-ordinator Location: Horden Recovery Centre, SR8 4NU Working week:Monday-Friday 9am-5pm however you will be required to work one Saturday morning 09.00-12.00 in a 3 month period. When you choose to join us, you're choosing more than just a job.... you're choosing to make a difference" We are excited to offer a role for 2 x Drug and Alcohol Recovery Coordinator's, to join our East Durham team The County Durham service has recently been rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC and is a great place to work. The service supports adults across County Durham with drug and alcohol issues. The successful post holder will match our organisational ambition and commitment to provide the highest standards of service delivery across County Durham, engaging with local communities and supporting their priorities. Key Duties:<ul><li>Manage an adult caseload of clients with drug and alcohol issues, reviewing on-going care and treatment and liaising closely with a full range of workers and skills within the multi-agency team, including family members and significant others.</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 drug or alcohol-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>Support with evening and weekend clinics when needed.</li></ul>To view the full job description please click on the link. About you... You will have a passion for making a difference and fair chances for all should be at the core of everything you do. You will have an understanding of and ability to implement interventions, including brief interventions MI, PSIs, CBT and ITEP, experience of delivering 1-2-1 therapeutic interventions. Who are we... Waythrough is one of England's most successful home-grown charities. We provide free, confidential support for alcohol, drugs, housing, or mental health in friendly local places across the UK. We are committed to fair chances for all and making sure everyone can access the help and support they need to realise their potential. By joining our teams of passionate individuals, you will be contributing to making this happen. You can really make a difference by believing in our service users and their ability to make positive changes when they don't always believe in themselves. We are incredibly proud of the work that we do to help address health inequalities in England. Every five minutes, an individual accesses one of our services, and we have supported over 90,000 people across all our services last year. Check out our impact report here to read more about the important work that we have done. What can Waythrough offer you...🏖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 benefitFree 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 is an equal opportunities employer We value unique perspectives and experiences that everyone can bring, and fully understand the strength in diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. If you have a genuine passion for working for us, we want to hear for you. We also welcome applications from people with lived experience with substance use. If you require support with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at <a href="mailto:people.recruitment@waythrough.org.uk" target="_blank">people.recruitment@waythrough.org.uk</a> Salary Period Vacancy Salary Range £24,500-£30,790 DBS Requirement Enhanced Adult Barred Does role require Police/Prison vetting? Not Applicable Driving licence required for role? Yes Applications Close Date 06 Nov 2025

Vacancy Name Recovery Coordinator Vacancy No VN5446 Employment Type Permanent Hours Per Week 37.00 Work Pattern Includes weekends &amp; evenings Location County Durham Location Region County Durham Location City County Durham Location Postal Code DH6 5PF Interview Date Job Details Recovery Co-ordinator Location: Centre for Change,81-88 Whinney Hill, County Durham. DH13BQ Working week: Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm, includes evenings and Saturday 9am - 12pm on a rota'd basis. When you choose to join us, you're choosing more than just a job.... you're choosing to make a difference" We have an exciting opportunity to join County Durham Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service as a Recovery Coordinator working in The centre for change, based in Durham's city centre. Who you'll be working with... The team is a multi-disciplinary recovery team comprising of colleagues from diverse professional and personal backgrounds. The team includes Recovery Coordinators, HOPE Workers, Sustained Recovery, Housing and Criminal Justice workers , Individual Placement Specialists and Volunteers. We are a supportive and welcoming team, who are passionate about supporting and promoting recovery for those we care for and within our local community. The County Durham service has recently been rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC and is a great place to work. The service supports adults, children, young people and families across County Durham with drug and alcohol issues. The successful post holder will match our organisational ambition and commitment to provide the highest standards of service delivery across County Durham, engaging with local communities and supporting their priorities. Key Duties:<ul><li>Manage an adult caseload of clients with drug and alcohol issues, reviewing on-going care and treatment and liaising closely with a full range of workers and skills within the multi-agency team, including family members and significant others. </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 drug or alcohol-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>Support with evening and weekend clinics when needed.</li></ul>To view the full job description please click on the link. About you... You will have a passion for making a difference and fair chances for all should be at the core of everything you do. You will have an understanding of and ability to implement interventions, including brief interventions MI, PSIs, CBT and ITEP, experience of delivering 1-2-1 therapeutic interventions. Who are we... Waythrough is one of England's most successful home-grown charities. We provide free, confidential support for alcohol, drugs, housing, or mental health in friendly local places across the UK. We are committed to fair chances for all and making sure everyone can access the help and support they need to realise their potential. By joining our teams of passionate individuals, you will be contributing to making this happen. You can really make a difference by believing in our service users and their ability to make positive changes when they don't always believe in themselves. We are incredibly proud of the work that we do to help address health inequalities in England. Every five minutes, an individual accesses one of our services, and we have supported over 90,000 people across all our services last year. Check out our impact report here to read more about the important work that we have done. What can Waythrough offer you...🏖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 benefitFree 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 is an equal opportunities employer We value unique perspectives and experiences that everyone can bring, and fully understand the strength in diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. If you have a genuine passion for working for us, we want to hear for you. We also welcome applications from people with lived experience with substance use. If you require support with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at <a href="mailto:people.recruitment@waythrough.org.uk" target="_blank">people.recruitment@waythrough.org.uk</a> Salary Period Vacancy Salary Range £24,500-£30,790 DBS Requirement Enhanced Adult Barred Does role require Police/Prison vetting? Not Applicable Driving licence required for role? Yes Applications Close Date 13 Oct 2025

Neighbourhood Coordinator Rochester (or any Hyde office) Up to £25,000 Permanent Hyde is looking to recruit a Neighbourhood Coordinator. Hyde is a leading provider of affordable homes, dedicated to helping people access safe and high-quality housing. With a strong focus on community impact, we work to create sustainable, thriving neighbourhoods while supporting our customers build better futures. As a Neighbourhood Coordinator at Hyde you will be working within the Specialist Housing team to assist with the coordination and scheduling of site visits, including property inspections, safety checks, and resident engagement activities. This role can be based at any of our Hyde office. Responsibilities <ul><li>Coordinate and schedule site visits for Neighbourhood and Specialist Housing functions</li><li>Work with Officers and Managers to ensure resources are allocated efficiently</li><li>Plan logical routes to reduce travel time between appointments</li><li>Maintain and update a comprehensive schedule of visits and appointments</li><li>Liaise with residents to arrange and rearrange visits</li><li>Keep accurate records of site visits, inspections, complaints, and resolutions</li></ul>Skills and Experience Required <ul><li>Previous experience in administration or scheduling</li><li>Proficient in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint</li><li>Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail</li><li>Ability to manage changing priorities and meet deadlines</li><li>Strong communication skills with the ability to work with a range of stakeholders</li><li>A team-oriented approach</li></ul>Benefits <ul><li>A fantastic pension</li><li>Life assurance</li><li>Great holidays</li><li>An award-winning flexible benefits package</li><li>Volunteering days</li></ul>At Hyde, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where inclusivity is embedded in our ways of working, not just a standalone initiative. We believe that the best ideas and solutions arise from a rich mix of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Our commitment is to create a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve, where everyone feels valued, respected, and proud to bring their authentic selves to work. Hyde is a disability confident employer and we are here to support you with any reasonable adjustments that you need throughout the recruitment process. We reserve the right to close this advert as soon as a suitable candidate has been identified.

Neighbourhood Coordinator

Independent Living Support Worker - British Sign Language (training provided) Who We Are The Percy Hedley Foundation is one of the largest regional charities supporting people with a range of learning and physical needs. We take a person centred, flexible approach to the care and support we provide. We work towards excellence every day and our team members are committed to delivering the very best outcomes for the people we support. Our dynamic and flexible service is tailored to the specific needs of the individual, making it easier to live, learn and be part of a world adapting to change. The Role We are looking to appoint a new team of BSL (British Sign Language) Independent Living Support Workers, this is an exciting opportunity to help build our BSL ISL provision and provide excellent support. Due to the demands of the service, successful candidates must complete and pass British Sign Language Level 1. Training will be provided and consists of three 10 week modules, 2 hours per week. The property is a 2 bedroom home located in a residential area in Newcastle, a short walk from the City Centre, St James Park, the Town Moore and Leazes Park as well as local transport services which opens up the whole of the North East to the people we support. There is also parking available. Our BSL Independent Supported Living scheme is a home for 2 young individuals who are leaving college and require support with everyday living tasks, cooking, cleaning, organising fun social activities, support to health appointments and to live as independently as possible. You will need to be enthusiastic, friendly, enjoy your work and have a positive outlook on life and a real desire to help people achieve their goals and reach their full potential. A great team player, who is flexible, organised and has the skills to work with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the people we support receive the highest level of care is required. Being able to adapt and respond to evolving situations with a person-centred approach is essential for an independent living scheme. There are also times when the people we support will need support with managing behaviours of concern. Where there are training needs identified these will be provided. We would love to hear from you and welcome all applications. Please click here for the job description. Why Work for Us At Percy Hedley we encourage career development and progression. We run a robust training programme and also have development opportunities across the wider Foundation. We also offer the following benefits to staff: <ul><li>20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time staff)</li><li>Access to a rewards scheme designed to save money on shopping</li><li>Contributory Pension Scheme </li><li>Induction and ongoing training</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li><li>Wellbeing support (including occupational health, physio services and counselling services)</li></ul>Click here for more information on the benefits available: <a href="https://www.percyhedley.org.uk/vacancies/staff-benefits/" target="_blank">https://www.percyhedley.org.uk/vacancies/staff-benefits/</a> We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS and barring checks as well as other employment clearances such as referencing in line with our regulator's legislation requirements. Please note that this role is classed as regulated activity as it involves working directly with children and/or vulnerable adults. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-declaration form prior to interview, and all candidates will be subject to an online check prior to interview. Please note it is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and the Percy Hedley Foundation has the right to respond appropriately. As a disability confident employer who is registered and accredited by the scheme, we would encourage all applications but please reach out if you require any guidance or support in your application. Please access the following link for our vulnerable adults protection policy: Adult Safeguarding Policy This recruitment is ongoing therefore the vacancy will close when a suitable applicant has been appointed.

Independent Living Support Worker - British Sign Language (training provided)

Social Housing Solicitor - Salary +Supervison bonus - Newcastle Job Description: Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): Regulated by the Solicitor's Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers &amp; Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas - "a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients". A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos. Recognised among The Times 200 Best Law Firms, we have been awarded Law Firm of the Year at the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards, reflecting our dedication to legal expertise and client service. We hold Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation for over 15 years, showcasing our commitment to professional development. Duncan Lewis is also Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO 27001 certified, ensuring excellence in practice management and data security. We are committed to recruiting dedicated and talented professionals and welcome applications from exceptional candidates. At Duncan Lewis, we value training and diversity, and we take pride in our inclusive workforce. Housing Department Background: Noted for its "sustained legal conviction combined with outstanding advocacy" our Housing team, is ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 and Chambers &amp; Partners UK for its services in social housing UK-wide, providing assistance to both landlords and tenants on all housing issues. We handle both publicly funded (legal aid) and privately funded legal services in homelessness, disrepair, unlawful eviction, succession for tenants, neighbourhood problems, and possession proceedings. Our solicitors are highly experienced in finding solutions to housing disputes and aim to address the issues quickly and effectively. The department regularly represents clients at all court levels (including the appeal Courts) and is extensively experienced at handling all housing related judicial review matters at the High Court. Main Responsibilities of the Role <ul> <li>Report directly to Department Director</li> <li>Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients' needs</li> <li>Responsible for all aspects of Housing work and on occasions, where appropriate providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members</li> <li>Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities</li> <li>Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of public and private housing cases including Homelessness; Disrepair; Eviction; Possession; Property Ownership Disputes; Succession for Tenants; Neighbourhood Problems matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy</li> <li>Ability to manage and supervise caseworkers and trainees.</li> <li>Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases</li> <li>Dealing with correspondence</li> <li>Maintaining accurate time costing procedures</li> <li>Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly</li> <li>Ensuring compliance with file management.</li> <li>Willingness to attend Housing Court Duty Scheme.</li> </ul>Key Skills Required: <ul> <li>Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying</li> <li>Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals</li> <li>Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators</li> <li>Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Housing issues</li> <li>Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business</li> <li>Excellent analytical and organisational skills</li> <li>Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment</li> <li>Working knowledge of the publicly funded Housing work including legal representation and legal help and have the ability to service privately funded cases</li> <li>Have extensive experience in dealing with all Housing related work</li> <li>Experience in own advocacy is an advantage</li> <li>Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills</li> </ul>What we offer <ul> <li>A fantastic supportive team</li> <li>Strong career progression with support for legal awards and professional recognition</li> <li>Attractive salary package with supervision bonus</li> </ul>SALARY STRUCTURE - SOCIAL HOUSING SALARY (London) (Outside London) NQ + Supervision Bonus * £46,000 £44,500 1 Year PQE + Supervision Bonus * £48,000 £46,500 2 Years PQE + Supervision Bonus * £50,000 £48,000 3 Years Plus PQE + Supervision Bonus * £52,000 £50,500 Supervision Bonus up to * + up to £8,000 up to £7,400 * Terms and Conditions apply. Supervisor Bonus Per Annum:- Supervise 1 Paralegal £1,250 £1,150 Supervise 2 Paralegals £1,750 £1,600 Supervise 3 Paralegals £2,250 £2,100 Supervise 4 Paralegals £2,750 £2,550 Total £8,000 £7,400 The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. Equal Opportunities: Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THE ABOVE VACANCY

Social Housing Solicitor - Salary +Supervison bonus - Newcastle

Social Housing Solicitor-Director - Salary £68K Per Annum- Newcastle Job Description: Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): Regulated by the Solicitor's Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers &amp; Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas - "a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients". A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos. Recognised among The Times 200 Best Law Firms, we have been awarded Law Firm of the Year at the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards, reflecting our dedication to legal expertise and client service. We hold Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation for over 15 years, showcasing our commitment to professional development. Duncan Lewis is also Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO 27001 certified, ensuring excellence in practice management and data security. We are committed to recruiting dedicated and talented professionals and welcome applications from exceptional candidates. At Duncan Lewis, we value training and diversity, and we take pride in our inclusive workforce. Housing Department Background: Noted for its "sustained legal conviction combined with outstanding advocacy" our Housing team, is ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 and Chambers &amp; Partners UK for its services in social housing UK-wide, providing assistance to both landlords and tenants on all housing issues. We handle both publicly funded (legal aid) and privately funded legal services in homelessness, disrepair, unlawful eviction, succession for tenants, neighbourhood problems, and possession proceedings. Our solicitors are highly experienced in finding solutions to housing disputes and aim to address the issues quickly and effectively. The department regularly represents clients at all court levels (including the appeal Courts) and is extensively experienced at handling all housing related judicial review matters at the High Court. Main Responsibilities of the Role <ul> <li>Report directly to and collaborating with the Board to ensure performance targets are met</li> <li>Responsible for all aspects of Housing work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members</li> <li>Significant experience in representing clients as Housing Court Duty Scheme over the last 2 years.</li> <li>Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities</li> <li>Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department</li> <li>Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Housing cases including Homelessness; Disrepair; Eviction; Possession; Property Ownership Disputes; Succession for Tenants; Housing adaptations; Social Housing; Neighbourhood Problems matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy</li> <li>Dealing with emergency cases and identifying and carrying out strategic litigation.</li> <li>Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency</li> <li>Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence</li> <li>You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company</li> </ul>Key Skills Required: <ul> <li>3 Years+ PQE with proven experience of Housing and Litigation, including court representation essential</li> <li>Must have experience as Duty Advisor under Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme over the last 2 years</li> <li>Must meet the 2013 SQM Supervisor standard in Housing, or willing to work towards this</li> <li>Experience in welfare rights and community care issues Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying</li> <li>Strong management skills</li> <li>Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals</li> <li>Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators</li> <li>Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Housing issues</li> <li>Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business</li> <li>Working knowledge of the publically funded Housing work including legal representation and legal help and have the ability to service privately funded cases</li> <li>Have extensive experience in dealing with all Housing related work</li> <li>Experience in own advocacy is an advantage</li> <li>Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and able to use HR systems</li> <li>Experience within the legal sector is preferable</li> <li>Ability to manage social media activity to promote the Company</li> </ul>What we offer <ul> <li>A fantastic supportive team</li> <li>Excellent progression opportunities</li> <li>Support for appropriate legal awards/recognition</li> </ul>The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. Equal Opportunities: Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THE ABOVE VACANCY

Social Housing Solicitor-Director - Salary £68K Per Annum- Newcastle

Independent Living Support Worker - British Sign Language (qualified) Who We Are The Percy Hedley Foundation is one of the largest regional charities supporting people with a range of learning and physical needs. We take a person centred, flexible approach to the care and support we provide. We work towards excellence every day and our team members are committed to delivering the very best outcomes for the people we support. Our dynamic and flexible service is tailored to the specific needs of the individual, making it easier to live, learn and be part of a world adapting to change. The Role We are looking to appoint a new team of qualified BSL (British Sign Language) Independent Living Support Workers, this is an exciting opportunity to help build our BSL ISL Provision and provide excellent support. Due to the demands of the service, we are looking for candidates who hold a BSL qualification. The property is a 2 bedroom home located in a residential area in Newcastle, a short walk from the City Centre, St James Park, the Town Moore and Leazes Park as well as local transport services which opens up the whole of the North East to the people we support. There is also parking available. Our BSL Independent Supported Living scheme is a home for 2 young individuals who are leaving college and require support with everyday living tasks, cooking, cleaning, organising fun social activities, support to health appointments and to live as independently as possible. You will need to be enthusiastic, friendly, enjoy your work and have a positive outlook on life and a real desire to help people achieve their goals and reach their full potential. A great team player, who is flexible, organised and has the skills to work with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the people we support receive the highest level of care is required. Being able to adapt and respond to evolving situations with a person-centred approach is essential for an independent living scheme. There are also times when the people we support will need support with managing behaviours of concern. Where there are training needs identified these will be provided. We would love to hear from you and welcome all applications. Please see attached job description. Why Work for Us At Percy Hedley we encourage career development and progression. We run a robust training programme and also have development opportunities across the wider Foundation. We also offer the following benefits to staff: <ul><li>20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time staff)</li><li>Access to a rewards scheme designed to save money on shopping</li><li>Contributory Pension Scheme </li><li>Induction and ongoing training</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li><li>Wellbeing support (including occupational health, physio services and counselling services)</li></ul>Click here for more information on the benefits available: <a href="https://www.percyhedley.org.uk/vacancies/staff-benefits/" target="_blank">https://www.percyhedley.org.uk/vacancies/staff-benefits/</a> We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS and barring checks as well as other employment clearances such as referencing in line with our regulator's legislation requirements. Please note that this role is classed as regulated activity as it involves working directly with children and/or vulnerable adults. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-declaration form prior to interview, and all candidates will be subject to an online check prior to interview. Please note it is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and the Percy Hedley Foundation has the right to respond appropriately. As a disability confident employer who is registered and accredited by the scheme, we would encourage all applications but please reach out if you require any guidance or support in your application. Please access the following link for our vulnerable adults protection policy: Adult Safeguarding Policy This recruitment is ongoing therefore the vacancy will close when a suitable applicant has been appointed.

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