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A bit about the role ... We are currently looking for dynamic Resident Liaison Officers/ Tenant Liaison Officers with a Social Housing background to join our ever-growing team here at Connollys! We are currently recruiting for a number of positions across the North West and Yorkshire. We are hiring in Oldham/ Rochdale and Bradford areas. A bit about us ... Connolly is a leading construction refurbishment and development company, with family values at our core. We operate within the social housing sector, providing holistic housing services to local authorities and housing associations throughout the Northwest, North Wales and West Yorkshire What you will be responsible for... <ul><li>Liaising with residents about the works being undertaken on their property</li><li>Contacting neighbourhood housing associations and establishing working relations with them</li><li>Attending and chairing tenant forum meetings to advise tenants of works being carried out</li><li>Monitor customer complaints and resolve any potential issues</li><li>Monitor customer satisfaction</li></ul>Ideally the successful candidate will have previous experience of working in a social housing or customer service environment with residents and leaseholders whose homes are undergoing works. What we'd like from you... <ul><li>Must be an excellent communicator and a natural problem solver with excellent interpersonal skills</li><li>Must be confident polite and courteous when communicating and building relationships with residents, clients, and site operatives</li><li>Must be able to work independently as well as being a team player</li><li>Excellent organisational skills and a strong work ethic</li><li>Good IT skills with competency at Microsoft Word and Excel</li><li>Must hold a full clean driving licence</li></ul>What we'll give you ... This is a great opportunity to work for a family business that is experiencing strong growth within the Social Housing Sector, supported by a strong diverse senior team. At Connolly Ltd, we know that when you feel valued and you enjoy your working environment, you perform better in your role and your overall morale and well-being improves. In this role you will receive an attractive rewards package that will include a comprehensive pension; generous holiday entitlement plus other benefits including training and development. Ready to join Team Connolly? If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment. We are an Equal Opportunities employer. No applicant will be excluded on the grounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race, marital status, disability, age, religion, belief or sexual orientation.

Resident Liaison Officer

Mental Health Housing Support Worker Worcester, Worcestershire Permanent, Part Time (15 hpw), Hours may change due to the needs of the customers, it is intended that this will be 3 x 5hr shifts a week, there may be the opportunity for overtime shifts. Earn £12.60 per hour (£24,638 per annum) pro rata and great benefits including Health Cash Plan Home, a place where you belong Want to be part of a team that really cares and empowers you to help change a customer's life for the better? As our Support Worker, you'll be at the heart of supporting our customers who have complex mental health needs to develop their skills to live more independently in the community. You'll make a big difference each day as you help our customers achieve their hopes and aspirations. Amazing we know! Typical day as our Support Worker <ul><li> Assisting customers with practical, daily living tasks to develop their independence, helping them to achieve the goals, aspirations and outcomes documented in their support plans. </li><li> Customer group - mental health - this service supports the customers who are semi-independent and provides support within their own home. </li><li> Helping customers with daily living activities such as making meals, shopping, budgeting, maintaining their tenancy and moving onto independent accommodation if they are able. </li><li> Carrying out risk assessments, support planning, goal setting and regular reviews. </li><li> We do not provide personal care. </li><li> Cuppas, chats and catch ups. There's no rushing from one customer to the next here! Plenty of time to work together with colleagues too. </li></ul>Fancy going home each day knowing that you have helped change our customers lives for the better? You'll do that here, working for one of the Top Ten Great Places to Work in the UK! You bring <ul><li> Passion to support our customers to live their best life, working together with an eye for detail </li><li> Experience of caring for others, you may have worked in care before or have experience of caring for others such as family members or children </li><li> The ability to work on your own initiative, remain calm under pressure and have a resilient approach </li><li> Recognise every customer is different and you're able to adopt a flexible, personal approach, listening to customers to understand their needs </li><li> To get from A to B, you'll need a vehicle insured for business purposes. The great news is that we'll pay your mileage! </li></ul>Due to limits on our current certificates of sponsorship, we are not able to offer sponsorship to external candidates for this role. This remains under regular review Our team Looking for a job where you really belong? Where you can be, well you! Bring your uniqueness, brilliant skills and awesome experience to deliver amazing things for our customers. You'll join our team, who come from different walks of life and are here to support you as you make yourself at Home! Job details <ul><li> Flexible working hours (we're open to agreeing a work pattern with you) </li><li> Where we're flexible with you, we do need to meet the needs of our customers. That may mean adapting your start or finishing times on occasion. </li><li> Although you'll work lone work, we do get together regularly in the daytime for training and team meetings. You will also have anchor days within a service office! </li><li> Able to use technology to update support plans, complete online learning and to collaborate with colleagues. </li><li> You'll need an Enhanced DBS check done and we pay for that. </li></ul>A place where you belong Great things happen when we can be ourselves at work. We want all our colleagues to be who they truly are here. Our internal diversity networks, peers and allies (Multicultural, LGBTQIA and Disability) support us all to be our best. Together we make Home Group a great place to work ! What's in it for you? <ul><li> 34 days leave (including bank hols and a "me day" to use for whatever you fancy) increasing to 39, and time off for volunteering too! </li><li> Health cash plan saving you from £1140 per annum. We'll cover your costs (and kids if you have them) towards dental, optical, prescriptions, alternative therapies and lots more. </li><li> Over 800 high street discounts on groceries, holidays and days out. Looking for a new phone, bike or car? Save money with us. </li><li> We Grow Our Own colleagues (not literally of course!), when you're ready for the next step in your career, you can grow with us! </li><li> Colleagues really matter to us, that's why we're the 10 th Best place in the UK for Wellbeing. Our tools and support help you when you need them. </li><li> Learn more about our benefits on our website. </li></ul>Find out more Click APPLY NOW to see our Support Worker Job Description , find out about us and for help to apply . S ometimes we close a job early, so don't delay or you might miss out. Finally, do let us know if there's anything we can do, to help you shine in our process by making reasonable adjustments at <a href="mailto:recruitment@homegroup.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@homegroup.org.uk</a> .

Mental Health Housing Support Worker

The Vacancy We're VIVID! -We offer a vibrant, friendly, inclusive culture that supports, develops and attracts the best people! We're recruiting for a Neighbourhood Officer to join our team on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 37 hours a week. This role will be contractually based out of our Basingstoke office, predominantly covering the Aldershot and Farnborough area. This is a remote working role, so you'll mostly be out &amp; about within the community in your designated patch! Want to know what we can offer you? <ul> <li>26 days holiday (plus bank holidays), with the opportunity to buy or sell annual leave </li> <li>A productivity-related bonus scheme to enhance your take-home </li> <li>A generous contributory pension of 6%. We'll match employee contributions between 7% and 10% </li> <li>Life assurance paid at x 3 annual salary </li> <li>Private medical insurance </li> <li>Health care cash plan called Medicash </li> <li>Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave </li> <li>Access to counselling, legal and financial information </li> <li>Electric car scheme </li> <li>Huge variety of in-house &amp; e-learning courses and a range of coaching and mentoring programmes </li></ul>Here's the facts about the role: As a neighbourhood officer, you'll be main contact for your customers within your patch. As their go-to person, they can talk to you about a range of matters in relation to their tenancy conditions, health and safety issues, rent/service charges, repairs and more. The overall aim of this role is to help create attractive, safe and sustainable communities for our customers to live in. As part of this, you'll make sure we offer them good quality and 'value for money' services. You'll soon get to know and understand who our customers are and be able to identify the support they may need to keep their tenancies. You'll also recognise when you'll need to make referrals to the tenancy support team, so that things are put in place for customers to keep &amp; maintain their tenancies. We're looking for someone who has a strong customer focus who can confidently handle challenging customers and any neighbour disputes. Resilience, assertiveness and the ability to work under pressure are important in this role. You'll have demonstrable experience of working with the general public face to face, or in a public services environment. If you have knowledge (and experience) in housing management/law then that's a bonus, though we're really keen to encourage people from a variety of backgrounds who can apply a range of transferable skills, and a fresh approach to how we deliver a great customer experience. As this role involves travel, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use is a requirement. Business mileage will be paid. While you'll have a designated patch, all neighbourhood officers are expected to occasionally provide cover/support to other areas when needed. This offer is subject to a satisfactory DBS check. Interviews are due to take place Thursday 11 September (subject to change). The Company We're a leading provider of affordable homes and extensive support services in the south of England. We believe that everyone has the right to a safe and secure place to call home, and from the moment customers move into their VIVID home we're here to help with that and more. Our customers have access to a wide range of tailored advice to sustain their tenancies and look after their wellbeing. We invest in our homes and communities for the long-term, and this means in the quality, safety and energy efficiency of existing homes and neighbourhoods, with a firm focus on improving services so they're easy to use and access by our customers. We're addressing the shortage of affordable housing in the south, building the right type of homes to meet the needs of our local communities. We're the fifth largest developer of new homes amongst housing associations in England, having built over 1,500 last year. This is summed up in our vision "More homes, bright futures". Living VIVID We're ranked 91 in the Top 100 Best Companies to Work For and ranked 12 amongst housing associations. As a 'people' business, we work hard to create a high-performing and fun working environment. We invest in our people's development, whilst looking after their wellbeing with our award-winning initiatives. Buy / sell annual leave Pension scheme Smart working From 26 days holiday per year Private medical / medicash benefits Enhanced paternity / maternity leave Qualification funding support Electric car scheme Previous Next We're committed to diversity and inclusion, and want people from all walks of life to apply for our vacancies. We're a disability confident leader with disabled-friendly offices and we'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to help you; please note your needs on your application form. If you need additional support with your application, please get in touch with us on 02392 896758 or email <a href="mailto:HRrecruitment@vividhomes.co.uk" target="_blank">HRrecruitment@vividhomes.co.uk</a>. We'll be happy to help.

Neighbourhood Officer

We are looking for an incredible Community Manager for our Oxygen, Victoria House and Axis developments in Manchester! Thekey objective of this role is to ensure the team provides a high standard ofservice to residents alongside an efficient administration of leaseholdservices. You will be responsible for our development focusing on buildingcommunity engagement amongst resident's whist maintaining a safe and complaintbuilding. Ifthis fantastic position is for you, continue reading on and apply now to beapart of an organisation that truly believes that our people should be at theheart of all our decisions! Whatdo we offer? <ul><li>We offer a basic annual salary of £35,000 - £45,000 &amp; amazing benefits: enhanced family leave policies, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, Pet lovers Friday, enhanced sick pay, study support and much much more</li><li>We also offer enhanced annual leave including your birthday day off and a day off when you buy your house - we believe that you deserve to celebrate special moments with your loved ones. Family always comes first at ub!</li></ul>Whatwill you do? <ul><li>To oversee the delivery of all aspects of the Property Management Agreement (PMA), ensuring that key time frames and client commitments are fully met.</li><li>Responsible for residential leaseholders and to ensure the day-to-day onsite management complies with the statutory and contractual requirements of the lease. </li><li>To prepare and deliver an annual service charge in line with the lease structure, with management of the Monthly expenditure, debt recovery and contractor payments approvals</li><li>Deliver weekly, monthly and quarterly client reporting on performance and operational budget management. </li><li>Implement and fully support an engagement strategy that includes resident communication and events as well as feedback and satisfaction levels.</li><li>To ensure site as well as residents/contractors/landlords are compliant with statutory and contractual obligations including RICS, ARMA and HSE</li><li>Responsible for the Health and Safety building compliance, working alongside the Facilities Manager to oversee the PPM schedule, maintenance and HSE legislation. </li><li>To act as a role model for the values and key behaviours across the organisation and to promote peak performance through effective people management, embracing the one-to-one and review process.</li><li>Being the first point of contact for all complaints/feedback taking a proactive approach to resolve where feasible</li><li>Deliver a strong sense of community within the building by fostering resident interaction on-line (e.g. via social media) or through hosting events.</li><li>Deliver all KPI's through effective operational management and deliver the highest possible standards in line with Service Level Agreements. </li><li>Maintain optimum staff retention and employee satisfaction through objective setting, one to one's, personal development, team meetings and performance reviews. </li></ul>Whatare we looking for? <ul><li>Strong experience within the property management arena, having managed a luxury building of a similar size</li><li>Knowledge of service charge budgets, Landlord &amp; Tenant Law and an awareness and understanding of building safety, fire safety and health &amp; safety risk management relevant to residential buildings</li><li>Experience leading on-site teams</li><li>Strong customer service, including negotiation skills and dealing with difficult situations.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple and on occasions conflicting deadlines and support the team to prioritise work, within a busy environment.</li><li>Proficient in the use of Microsoft office packages including Word, Excel and Outlook as well as other systems such as databases or booking systems, (training on in house systems will be provided).</li></ul>Desirable: <ul><li>Health and Safety qualification</li><li>IRPM Level 3 qualification or be willing to work towards</li></ul>We'renot your usual property company! Aturbanbubble, we're redefining the way properties are run through communitybuilding, customer care, and innovation. Thanks to our team, that deliversoutstanding customer experiences, we're proud to serve 14,000 residents andgrowing. We're looking for bold, ambitious, resourceful team members to manageand create communities. We want to unlimit what our customers expect, whilstunleashing your true potential. So,what do you say - interested? Applynow and join a fantastic organisation that truly believe that our people shouldbe at the heart of all our decisions! Weare an equal opportunity employer, and invite applicants to contact us to identify any additional support you may need during the recruitment process. INDMED

Community Manager

About AkzoNobel Since 1792, we've been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people's lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands - including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon - is trusted by customers around the globe. We're active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It's what you'd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that's dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today - while creating an even better tomorrow. Let's paint the future together. National Sector Manager Field Based We've been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there's a good chance you're only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world class portfolio of brands - including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon - is trusted by customers around the globe. We're active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It's what you'd expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries. Job Purpose Your remit will be to nurture business relationships to deliver account growth, over-come account challenges and deliver new business opportunities. Job Responsibilities • Responsible for our commercial presence/performance in our critical national sectors.• Oversee account development by managing account objectives/targets. • Own new account development by identifying &amp; securing new national &amp; large regional opportunities. • Manage sector credentials to ensure we continue to hold best-in-class credentials that command a price-premium in the market. • Collaborate with customers to encourage adoption of added value products, colour, services and support to benefit their own commercial strategies. • Support opportunities to develop, improve &amp; harness our offering. • Support commercial sales team to reach business targets &amp; develop a one team mentality through a clear strategy. • Demonstrate commitment to operating to the highest standards &amp; continually improving. Job Requirements • Experienced sales professional/Key Account Manager.• Graduate in a relevant discipline. • Record of delivering consistent profitable sales growth within a fast-paced environment. • Track record of understanding complex markets. What Makes You Stand Out • Excellent communication, negotiation &amp; interpersonal skills.• Enjoys a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is key. • Ability to develop customer focused &amp; commercially viable solutions to meet the customers' needs. • Good at nurturing in-depth client relationships. What do we Offer at AkzoNobel We offer great personal development opportunities and roles with breadth, depth of scope and impact. We also offer comprehensive packages including:• Competitive Salary (depending on experience). • 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays. • Income protection. • Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores. • Employee Assistance Programme. • Employee Life Assurance. • Company pension. • Product discounts. • Flexible benefits scheme offering benefits including Gymflex, retail card, dental cover and more! We have been inventing the future for more than two centuries and need people like you to be part of the team. Apply online via the link and we will get right back to you. We are advocates of a healthy work life balance and mental wellbeing. We are happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles. For more information please visit <a href="http://www.akzonobel.com" target="_blank">www.akzonobel.com</a> © 2024 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved. At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability. Requisition ID: 48061

National Sector Manager - Social Housing

Scheme Manager - Hemel Hempstead £33,054 - Full Time (37.5 hours per week) Are you a compassionate and dynamic leader ready to make a meaningful impact? We're looking for a dedicated Scheme Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our service, supporting homeless young people on their journey toward stability and independence. In this rewarding role, you will play a key part in creating a safe, supportive environment where young people can thrive-developing innovative approaches to help them build brighter futures. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of management experience and two years' experience working in care or supported housing, particularly with young people. Key Responsibilities: <ul><li>Empowerment and Support: Lead and inspire a dedicated team to support vulnerable young people in achieving independence and fulfilling lives, collaborating with social workers and other professionals.</li><li>Skill Development: Utilise a positive approach to help young people develop essential life skills such as cooking, cleaning, budgeting, and confidence-building, enabling them to transition successfully.</li><li>Meaningful Engagement: Facilitate access to education, employment, training opportunities, and volunteering, empowering young people to engage in meaningful activities.</li><li>Collaboration: Liaise with external agencies to ensure a smooth and supportive journey for each young person.</li><li>Team Leadership: Manage and support a team of Senior Support Workers, Support Workers, and Night Supervisors.</li><li>Operational Management: Oversee staff rotas, including organising annual leave and covering sickness.</li></ul>Qualifications and Experience: <ul><li>Educational Background: NVQ Level 5 in Children &amp; Young People or equivalent, or willingness to achieve this qualification within the workplace.</li><li>Relevant Experience: Proven experience working with young people facing complex challenges such as behavioural issues, mental health concerns, or substance misuse.</li><li>Asylum Process Experience: Experience supporting young people navigating the Home Office asylum process in the UK.</li><li>Commitment to PIE: Demonstrated commitment to the principles of Psychologically Informed Environments (PIE).</li><li>Interpersonal Skills: Strong ability to adapt communication to meet the individual needs of young people, fostering engagement and motivation.</li><li>Flexibility: Willingness to work across various community locations and respond to diverse needs.</li><li>Professional Development: Commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice.</li><li>Driving Requirements: Must be a car driver with access to a vehicle and possess business car insurance.</li><li>Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of, or willingness to learn, Ofsted regulations and standards, with experience ensuring compliance in a youth support setting.</li></ul>Benefits: <ul><li>Supportive and inclusive working environment</li><li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service pro rota</li><li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li><li>Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary</li><li>Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing</li><li>Opportunity for professional development and training to deliver outstanding support</li><li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li><li>Access to the Employee assistance helpline</li></ul>The Young Peoples Separated Migrant Children Services (SMC) are a dedicated team committed to providing supporting and empowering environments for young people aged 16 - 18 years who are under the care of the Local Authority. Our approach is rooted in the principles of psychologically informed environments (PIE), ensuring that our services are tailored to meet the psychological and emotional needs of those we support. We believe in creating safe, welcoming spaces that foster growth, resilience and positive change, whilst adhering to Ofsted regulations. Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and therefore we may close the vacancy early. Interested applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure they are considered. Hightown is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will need to have a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, together with any other relevant recruitment checks. We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

Scheme Manager

Job Description Our Estates Teams are critical for delivering a great resident experience. They work hard to provide a high-quality estate service covering gardening &amp; grounds maintenance. Due to team developments, we currently have opportunities for 2 Estate Assistants to join our team in Havant and the surrounding area on a permanent, full-time basis. As an Estate Assistant, you will provide a high-quality grounds maintenance and gardening service, ensuring compliance with agreed standards and timescales, whilst fostering positive working relationships with customers, contractors and colleagues. What we're looking for We are a customer-focussed organisation, so we know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. You will not only be an experienced in Gardening &amp; Grounds Maintenance, but you will also have great customer service skills and a willingness to go the extra mile. You will also be able to demonstrate the below essential skills: <ul><li>Proven professional experience of delivering grounds maintenance across a variety of sites and garden types.</li><li>Experience and knowledge of lawn, shrub, and plant care.</li><li>Proven experience of achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.</li><li>Ability to carry out physical tasks within Health &amp; Safety guidelines.</li><li>Ability to work effectively within a team and without high levels of supervision.</li><li>Able to demonstrate Guinness Behaviours.</li><li>Knowledge of Health &amp; Safety legislation, including COSHH and PPE.</li><li>Full UK driving license.</li></ul>If you are interested in finding out more about the key responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the role profile. REEDTGP TJTGP About Us The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for nearly 160,000 residents nationwide. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our residents, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services. The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Estate Assistant

Job Details An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Housing Support officer within the Homeless Prevention Response Team. A fantastic opportunity to join a busy, friendly and forward thinking team. Working with vulnerable people and offering support to help customers prevent homelessness. The role with be front facing, you will work at the central Dudley office and form part of the team at our supported accommodation provision Victoria Street, supporting residents who have been placed by the homeless service. We are seeking candidates with a housing and homelessness background and an ability to work in a high pressured and busy environment. Hours are full-time 37 hours per week, though part-time applications will be considered. If you have any questions, please contact Haresha Duljeet on 01384 815035 or email <a href="mailto:haresha.duljeet@dudley.gov.uk" target="_blank">haresha.duljeet@dudley.gov.uk</a> So that we can demonstrate Dudley's commitment to diversity and inclusion and to improve bias in the recruitment process that could create barriers for candidates. Your personal data will be anonymised when you apply, to ensure that you comply with our anonymisation process, please ensure you have removed your name and date of birth from any attachments prior to uploading them to your application. Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough. All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK. Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK. If you require support completing an online or paper application form and or interview techniques, please contact Dudley Adult and Community Learning on 01384 818 143 or <a href="mailto:acl@dudley.gov.uk" target="_blank">acl@dudley.gov.uk</a> who can support with Digital Skills and Job Applications. If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application please contact the HR Resourcing Team via <a href="mailto:HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk" target="_blank">HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk</a> If you are experiencing a problem whilst applying for a position, please follow the link below to the WM Jobs Help Page in the first instance <a href="https://help.wmjobs.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://help.wmjobs.co.uk/</a> If the WM Jobs Help Page does not resolve your issue then please contact the HR Resourcing Team via <a href="mailto:HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk" target="_blank">HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk</a> Dudley Council will check the information that you have provided against any details already held for accuracy and completeness. The Council will check, share and cross match your information both internally within the council and with external organisations to protect public funds and prevent or detect crime, only where the law allows us to do so. The Council's full Privacy and Disclaimer Statement can be accessed on the website at <a href="https://www.dudley.gov.uk/privacy-disclaimer-statement/" target="_blank">https://www.dudley.gov.uk/privacy-disclaimer-statement/</a> N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications #LI-DMBC2019 Attached documents Employee Benefits List.pdf JD Housing support latest HS Sept 23.doc HS person spec.doc

Housing Support Officer

The ExtraCare Charitable Trust are recruiting for a Housing Support Assistant for 16 hours per week based at Shenley Wood Retirement Village. This is an opportunity for a Housing Support Assistant to join our friendly teamand support the Village's commitment in delivering ExtraCare's mission of "better lives for older people". If you come with a housing background or have provided information, advice, guidance to vulnerable people as well as effective administrative skills, we would like to hear from you. Benefits include: - <ul> <li>33 Days Annual Leave (FTE) Pro Rata for Part Time</li> <li>Enhanced Maternity &amp; Paternity allowance</li> <li>Up to 9% employer pension contribution (5% employee)</li> <li>Eligible for Blue Light Card discounts</li> <li>Attendance Reward</li> <li>Free Life Insurance</li> <li>Buy And Sell Holiday</li> <li>Cycle2work Scheme</li> <li>Employee Asssitance Program</li> <li>Free Use of Onsite Gym</li></ul>Role Details <ul> <li>Role: Housing Support Assistant</li> <li>Hours: 16 hours per week (4 week Rota to include weekend work) - must be flexible.</li> <li>Salary: £11,437 pa (pro rata FTE) (£13.71 per hour)</li> <li>Location: Shenley Wood Retirement Village, Chalkdell Drive, Milton Keynes, MK5 6GJ</li></ul>ExtraCare does not participate in the current "UK Visa Sponsorship" scheme. What will you do as our Housing Support Assistant? <ul> <li>Showing potential residents around the apartments.</li> <li>Helping to settle in residents to their new home.</li> <li>Responding to tenancy or lease issues that may arise.</li> <li>Ensure that residents' wellbeing is monitored daily.</li> <li>Ensure that residents thrive within a retirement setting.</li> <li>You will regular carry out resident visits and be involved in community meetings.</li> <li>Work collaboratively with other teams to ensure resident needs are met.</li></ul>Our ideal Housing Support Assistant will be: - <ul> <li>Previous experience of working in ideally a housing related or support services providing advice &amp; guidance and excellent customer service.</li> <li>Engaging, positive personality</li> <li>Empathetic, friendly, and able to build relationships with residents who will have varying needs.</li> <li>Solution focussed with a creative outlook to resolve issues.</li> <li>Able to work under pressure calmly and prioritise your work.</li></ul>ExtraCare strives to create a workplace that fully reflects society. We want our staff to feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work and be part of a safe and supportive community. Do not miss out! Click 'apply' now to make a difference to the lives of older people as our Housing Support Assistant. <ul> <li>Closing Date: Monday, 8th September 2025</li> <li>Interview Dates: W/C 15th September 2025</li></ul>ExtraCare is committed to making our recruitment practices as fair and inclusive as possible for all including making reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process. ExtraCare reserve the right to close this job advertisement early.

Housing Support Assistant

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: HMP Portland and HMP The Verne Hours: 37.5 per week Salary: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 dependent on experience *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>Support service users from point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey</li><li>Deliver psychosocial interventions as part of the Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service within the prison estate</li><li>Work in partnership with other healthcare providers as part of an Integrated Health and Wellbeing model</li><li>Advocate on behalf of the service users who are unwilling or unable to engage in treatment</li><li>Proactively follow up with service users that miss appointments to increase opportunity of engagement</li><li>Contribute to risk management processes, including prison ACCT process as appropriate</li><li>Work 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>About you: <ul><li>Have a strong understanding of substance misuse issues and experience of working within a similar field ideally within prison/criminal justice </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</li><li>Paid 'Wellness' hour each week along with a 'Wellness' hub and Employee Assist Programme</li><li>Contributory pension scheme</li><li>A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.</li><li>A friendly and supportive team</li><li>Training, career development &amp; progression opportunities</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. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK Please note: This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level 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 Interview Date 22/9/2025 Closing Date 12/9/2025 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Haydn Evans | <a href="mailto:haydn.evans@cgl.org.uk" target="_blank">haydn.evans@cgl.org.uk</a> This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

Recovery Coordinator

Overview Seeking a Residential Housing Support Recovery Worker Be a part of something life-changing. At Change Grow Live, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to change their direction, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential. We're a charity that puts people first-whether that's the individuals we support or our incredible colleagues. We're currently looking for a compassionate and organised Residential Housing Support Recovery Worker to join our Kent Recovery Houses team. These recovery-focused homes provide structured accommodation and person-centred support for adults who are abstinent from drugs and alcohol and committed to their ongoing recovery. As a key member of the team, you'll support residents in building independence, maintaining abstinence, and preparing to move on to longer-term housing. You'll also help manage the practical elements of supported housing-from tenancy agreements and rent accounts to health and safety and maintenance. This role is ideal for someone with a background in supported housing or recovery services, who is ready to bring their skills, empathy, and energy to a team that's transforming lives every day. Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week Full time Salary Range: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 (Dependent on experience, pro rata for part time hours). *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: This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You'll be working closely with residents to support their recovery and promote independent living in a safe, stable environment. You'll provide person-centred keywork support while also managing tenancy agreements, rent accounts, and coordinating housing benefit applications. You'll also: <ul><li>Carry out regular health &amp; safety and property checks</li><li>Liaise with maintenance teams and external housing bodies</li><li>Support residents in accessing move-on housing and community resources</li><li>Work as part of a passionate team who are driven by compassion and hope</li></ul>This role is based across our Folkestone and Canterbury projects. About you: You'll be someone who is committed to empowering people on their recovery journeys and confident working in a structured housing environment. You'll bring both compassion and practicality, with a strong understanding of housing legislation, welfare benefits, and health &amp; safety compliance. We're especially looking for people who have: <ul><li>Experience in supported accommodation, housing management, or social housing</li><li>Knowledge of tenancy agreements and rent arrears processes</li><li>A flexible approach and strong team ethic</li><li>Experience in substance misuse, social care, or recovery work (desirable)</li><li>The ability to travel between Folkestone and Canterbury as needed</li></ul>What you'll get from us: <ul><li>25 days holiday (+ bank holidays), increasing with service</li><li>Paid 'Wellness Hour' every week</li><li>Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and Wellness Hub</li><li>Training and career development opportunities</li><li>Discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays and more</li><li>A friendly and supportive workplace where your voice matters</li><li>Refer a Friend scheme</li></ul>Join a team that helps people rebuild their lives. We're proud to be a values-led organisation and an inclusive employer. We actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds, cultures, identities, and lived experiences. If you're passionate about making a difference and committed to creating safe, inclusive spaces where people can thrive, we'd love to hear from you. If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more here Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (<a href="http://www.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.gov.uk</a>) Interviews will be held either on 23rd or 24th Spetember 2025 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: Aimee Srudwick | <a href="mailto:Aimee.Strudwick@cgl.org.uk" target="_blank">Aimee.Strudwick@cgl.org.uk</a> This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

Recovery Worker - Housing Support

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 in York 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: York Hours: Fulltime, 37.5 hours per week Salary: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 (based on full time hours, pro rata for part time) Contract Type: Permanent 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 The post holder will work as an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team at the York Drug and Alcohol service, to deliver high quality provision by: <ul><li>Supporting service users from point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey; </li><li>Providing screening, assessment, psychosocial interventions, 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>Manage a caseload in supporting their individual goals. </li></ul>The team will provide a combination of telephone triage, advice and brief intervention, onward signposting to universal services across York, as well as handling communication and enquiries from a wide range of professionals and partner organisations. Being the first point of contact for all enquiries into the York Drug and Alcohol Serivce, the post holder will be required to have extensive knowledge of services in the region and support a "no wrong door" approach to all communication received. No two days are the same and we treat every person who comes into our service as an individual, so being flexible, curious and a good listener are key. Our values are to be compassionate, open and bold. If this sounds like you we'd love to hear from you so click apply. 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. If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more here Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (<a href="http://www.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.gov.uk</a>) Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours. 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: Rebecca Melmoth | <a href="mailto:rebecca.melmoth@cgl.org.uk" target="_blank">rebecca.melmoth@cgl.org.uk</a> | 07471578353 This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

Place and Economic Growth Communities Directorate Housing Needs and Customer Support Officer Ref: 000991 Contract: Permanent Salary: £25,989 - £28,141 per annum (Grade 3) Hours: 36.66 per week Based: The Office is based at Civic Centre, West Street, Oldham, OL1 1UT Closing Date: Monday 1st September 2025 Shortlisting &amp; Interview Dates: TBC. Role Overview: To provide a resident focused telephone and face to face service to customers including complex enquiries, ensuring where possible each enquiry is resolved at first point of contact; to contribute to the service's delivery and achievement of their team objectives. Key Requirements: <ul><li>To deal with customers in a professional and courteous manner that demonstrates excellent customer care skills and is focussed upon resolving the customer's enquiry, ensuring that information given is accurate and to the highest quality.</li><li>To handle complex and sensitive telephone calls, face to face enquiries, emails, live chat communication etc., for a variety of different services and the switchboard</li><li>To demonstrate empathy when handling sensitive situations whilst also remaining assertive in the delivery of advice.</li><li>To successfully balance the needs of the customer with those of the business to achieve a positive outcome for all.</li><li>To take responsibility for obtaining all information necessary to process or resolve a query, only escalating it to others where this is appropriate.</li><li>Record all customer contacts and requests for services using the relevant system were appropriate.</li><li>To access a range of computer systems to provide information to the customer.</li><li>To maintain accurate computerised information systems by inputting, updating and extracting data.</li><li>To update customers on the progress of their enquiries or service requests.</li><li>To process customer requests to pay for Council services.</li><li>To meet individual targets and contribute to team targets as stipulated by management.</li><li>To assist the team in achieving customer service standards.</li><li>To participate in customer consultation and satisfaction exercises.</li><li>To assist in the introduction of new services, procedures, equipment and technology.</li><li>Constantly work to identify service and quality improvements within the team as well as analysing new ways to complete current tasks to both improve the quality and reduce the cost of delivery</li><li>To attend and participate in team and departmental meetings as required, supporting colleagues and sharing information appropriately</li></ul>If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the 'About You' or 'Supporting Statement' section of your application. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and therefore expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. About Us: We want Oldham to have vibrant, safe neighbourhoods where people are proud to live with opportunities for healthier, more fulfilled lives; and a sustainable, thriving economy. As we look to the future, the challenges may be significant, but so are the opportunities. We've identified three missions with our residents and partners, focusing on what will deliver the biggest impact: A Great Place to Live, Healthier, Happier Lives, and Green and Growing. We're looking for candidates who will support us to achieve our ambitions and we encourage you to download our Corporate Plan: Ready for the Future and our Oldham Plan for further information. Our Values and Behaviours: By driving innovation, investing in our people, and championing our communities, we will ensure that Oldham continues to be a place where everyone can live their best life. To support this, we have three core values which define who we are and how we operate. These are 'Proud, Ambitious, and Together', and they shape our culture, inform our decisions, and inspire us to deliver on our commitments to the people of Oldham. We have translated these values into five behaviours which guide our actions and are the standards we hold ourselves to, day in and day out: <ul><li>Work with a resident focus </li><li>Support local leaders</li><li>Committed to the borough</li><li>Delivery high performance</li><li>Take ownership and drive change</li></ul>You can find out more about our values and behaviours on our greater.jobs Oldham page Our Benefits Package: At Oldham Council we offer a great benefits package for our employees, which includes the following: <ul><li>25 days annual leave which increases after 5 and 10-years' service</li><li>The option to purchase additional annual leave. </li><li>An attractive LGPS benefit pension scheme with the option to make shared cost additional voluntary contributions. </li><li>Discounted gym membership with Oldham Active. </li><li>Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating-out, eating-in, travel, motoring and more.</li><li>Salary sacrifice scheme for home and electronics and Cycle to Work. </li><li>Wellbeing support, including a Mental Health First Aider network and an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support.</li><li>Staff recognition and celebration events.</li><li>Peer support groups</li></ul>Inclusive Recruitment: We work closely with employees to help them work at their best, including making adjustments such as flexible working, describing available working patterns, providing equipment or making changes to the workplace. If you're an applicant with disabilities and have previously been in or currently in care, a carer or someone who has served in the Armed Forces and you meet the essential criteria of the role, you are guaranteed to reach the first stage of assessment under ourGuaranteed Assessment Scheme. Data and Privacy: For details of how we use your data please see our privacy notice. Important Information: Please note that should a vacancy that has been released for internal or external recruitment be deemed suitable for a current employee at risk of redundancy, it can be pulled back at any point, up to the post being formally offered to a candidate who is not at risk of redundancy. While we embrace the use of AI as an innovative tool to maximise our services at Oldham Council, we are looking for authenticity in applications we receive. We therefore ask you to think carefully if choosing to use AI when completing your application and ask that you ensure you read all instructions carefully and that your application is written by you and reflects your skills, knowledge and enthusiasm.

Housing Needs and Customer Support Officer

Place and Economic Growth Communities Directorate Senior Housing Needs Officer Ref: 000934 Contract: Permanent Salary: £42,839 - £47,181 per annum (Grade 8) Hours: 36.66 per week Based: The Office is based at Civic Centre, West Street, Oldham, OL1 1UT Closing Date: Monday 1st September 2025 Shortlisting &amp; Interview Dates: TBC. Role Overview: <ul><li>To provide expert legal, case management advice and guidance to front line staff working within homelessness and council officers, ensuring that robust operational procedures are in place and consistently reviewed.</li><li>To monitor and challenge the delivery of the front line homelessness and housing advice service to ensure a consistent, high quality service is provided meeting the statutory obligations of the Council and the contractual obligations of the provider.</li><li>To undertake performance management of contracts funded using homelessness budgets.</li><li>To act as the strategic housing lead in respect of health and homelessness.</li><li>To ensure continuous development and improvement of the front line staff working within homelessness to encapsulate best practice, legal changes, governmental agendas and guidance. </li></ul>Key Requirements: <ul><li>To maintain up to date, expert level knowledge of homelessness legislation, the Code of Guidance and associated legislation and case law in order to:</li><li>Assess applications from people who approach the authority as homeless and make decisions relating to the authority's duties and responsibilities towards them under provisions contained within Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 (to be amended by the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017).</li><li>Respond verbally and in writing to first reviews relating to S184 decisions and offers made under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 including those from solicitors, MPs councillors and other advocates.</li><li>Respond to requests for S213/198 referrals.</li><li>To support the Council's service provider in the development and direction of the front line staff working within homelessness, ensuring a high quality of casework, compliant with procedures and statutory legislation. To develop performance targets, in conjunction with the provider's contract manager, on an individual and team basis to ensure that service and corporate objectives are achieved to deliver performance which compares with the top performing services nationally in terms of homelessness.</li><li>To take responsibility for the ongoing development of operational procedures in relation to homelessness for front line staff that are up to date and in line with legislation, the code of guidance and which support best practice. To ensure that working practices are consistently applied in order to meet the Council's statutory duties and that and information systems are in place to deliver accurate and auditable information to the council, central government and internal/external agencies.</li><li>To work with the service provider to ensure that households accessing temporary, and supported, accommodation are moved on in a timely manner to minimise the cost to the council and make best use of limited resources.</li><li>To assist and provide support, where required, to the front line staff working within homelessness in interviewing customers who present with complex and/or challenging behaviour or who have special needs.</li><li>To provide specialist advice to staff within the council and partner agencies on homelessness legislation and related issues, including guiding decisions which may be subject to legal challenge or scrutiny.</li><li>To be responsible for the Homelessness Prevention budget, including authorising payments and maximising any income in respect of this area. To authorise and maintain appropriate records in respect of the Homelessness Prevention Fund which is delegated to the homelessness service provider.</li><li>To act as the strategic housing lead in respect of health and homelessness; representing housing at joint meetings and working with statutory partners to achieve the objectives set out in these meetings and those within the GM Health and Social Care Partnership work on homelessness.</li><li>To develop and provide training to staff from external agencies on a range of issues with the aim of preventing homelessness.</li><li>To be responsible for performance management of a number of contracts funded using homelessness budgets. Including developing and agreeing a performance management framework in respect of both contracts and leading on any future procurement.</li><li>To be responsible for working with colleagues and partners to develop current and future strategies for the borough e.g. Homelessness Strategy, including the provision of key information and analysis.</li><li>To lead on specific areas and projects identified through the Council's Housing and Homelessness Strategy.</li><li>To represent the authority at local and regional level to develop integrated approaches to combating homelessness and to support as appropriate sub regional partnerships to develop effective policies and strategies to develop appropriate responses to homelessness on sub regional basis. </li></ul>If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the 'About You' or 'Supporting Statement' section of your application. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and therefore expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. About Us: We want Oldham to have vibrant, safe neighbourhoods where people are proud to live with opportunities for healthier, more fulfilled lives; and a sustainable, thriving economy. As we look to the future, the challenges may be significant, but so are the opportunities. We've identified three missions with our residents and partners, focusing on what will deliver the biggest impact: A Great Place to Live, Healthier, Happier Lives, and Green and Growing. We're looking for candidates who will support us to achieve our ambitions and we encourage you to download our Corporate Plan: Ready for the Future and our Oldham Plan for further information. Our Values and Behaviours: By driving innovation, investing in our people, and championing our communities, we will ensure that Oldham continues to be a place where everyone can live their best life. To support this, we have three core values which define who we are and how we operate. These are 'Proud, Ambitious, and Together', and they shape our culture, inform our decisions, and inspire us to deliver on our commitments to the people of Oldham. We have translated these values into five behaviours which guide our actions and are the standards we hold ourselves to, day in and day out: <ul><li>Work with a resident focus </li><li>Support local leaders</li><li>Committed to the borough</li><li>Delivery high performance</li><li>Take ownership and drive change</li></ul>You can find out more about our values and behaviours on our greater.jobs Oldham page Our Benefits Package: At Oldham Council we offer a great benefits package for our employees, which includes the following: <ul><li>25 days annual leave which increases after 5 and 10-years' service</li><li>The option to purchase additional annual leave. </li><li>An attractive LGPS benefit pension scheme with the option to make shared cost additional voluntary contributions. </li><li>Discounted gym membership with Oldham Active. </li><li>Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating-out, eating-in, travel, motoring and more.</li><li>Salary sacrifice scheme for home and electronics and Cycle to Work. </li><li>Wellbeing support, including a Mental Health First Aider network and an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support.</li><li>Staff recognition and celebration events.</li><li>Peer support groups</li></ul>Inclusive Recruitment: We work closely with employees to help them work at their best, including making adjustments such as flexible working, describing available working patterns, providing equipment or making changes to the workplace. If you're an applicant with disabilities and have previously been in or currently in care, a carer or someone who has served in the Armed Forces and you meet the essential criteria of the role, you are guaranteed to reach the first stage of assessment under ourGuaranteed Assessment Scheme. Data and Privacy: For details of how we use your data please see our privacy notice. Important Information: Please note that should a vacancy that has been released for internal or external recruitment be deemed suitable for a current employee at risk of redundancy, it can be pulled back at any point, up to the post being formally offered to a candidate who is not at risk of redundancy. While we embrace the use of AI as an innovative tool to maximise our services at Oldham Council, we are looking for authenticity in applications we receive. We therefore ask you to think carefully if choosing to use AI when completing your application and ask that you ensure you read all instructions carefully and that your application is written by you and reflects your skills, knowledge and enthusiasm.

Senior Housing Needs Officer

Place and Economic Growth Communities Directorate Senior Homelessness Prevention Officer Ref: 000931 Contract: Permanent Salary: £42,839 - £47,181 per annum (Grade 8) Hours: 36.66 per week Based: The Office is based at Civic Centre, West Street, Oldham, OL1 1UT Closing Date: Sunday 7th September 2025 Shortlisting &amp; Interview Dates: TBC. Role Overview: <ul><li>Supervisory responsibility for the Homelessness Prevention Officers, leading on all aspects of the supervision and Learning and Development of staff.</li><li>To provide legal and case management advice and guidance to the Homelessness Prevention Officers ensuring that a consistent, high quality service is provided that meets the Council's statutory obligations.</li><li>To undertake joint working with a range of partner agencies aimed at effectively preventing and relieving homelessness.</li><li>Contribute to the Council's overall budget reduction programme by ensuring the effective prevention of homelessness through early intervention and proactive casework management. </li></ul>Key Requirements: <ul><li>To maintain up to date, excellent knowledge of homelessness legislation, the Code of Guidance and associated legislation and case law in order to:</li><li>Assess applications from people who approach the authority as homeless</li><li>Make decisions relating to the authority's duties and responsibilities towards them under provisions contained within Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended by the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017).</li><li>To monitor and ensure compliance with service performance standards and the needs of customers. Ensure services and accommodation complies with Health and Service Legislation, Equality and Diversity, and other statutory guidelines</li><li>To be responsible for the ongoing development of operational procedures in relation to homelessness prevention, ensuring they are up to date, in line with legislation, the code of guidance and which support best practice.</li><li>Deliver team meetings and training programmes that meet the needs of the team and other sections and agencies involved in the Housing Options Oldham service and support processes.</li><li>To provide specialist advice to partner agencies on homelessness legislation and related issues, including guiding decisions which may be subject to legal challenge or scrutiny.</li><li>To represent the organisation and service at local and regional level in order to develop integrated approaches to combating homelessness.</li><li>To represent the service at multi-agency forums including but not limited to MARAC and MAPPA.</li><li>To deal with and direct complex casework and respond accordingly to enquiries from elected member, partners and customers.</li><li>Lead on the performance management of the team ensuring that they have a clear awareness of the organisational aims and objectives and also having a clear awareness of their personal targets and those of the service.</li><li>To prepare and present reports relating to the service to senior management meetings and to other groups.</li></ul>If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the 'About You' or 'Supporting Statement' section of your application. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and therefore expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. About Us: We want Oldham to have vibrant, safe neighbourhoods where people are proud to live with opportunities for healthier, more fulfilled lives; and a sustainable, thriving economy. As we look to the future, the challenges may be significant, but so are the opportunities. We've identified three missions with our residents and partners, focusing on what will deliver the biggest impact: A Great Place to Live, Healthier, Happier Lives, and Green and Growing. We're looking for candidates who will support us to achieve our ambitions and we encourage you to download our Corporate Plan: Ready for the Future and our Oldham Plan for further information. Our Values and Behaviours: By driving innovation, investing in our people, and championing our communities, we will ensure that Oldham continues to be a place where everyone can live their best life. To support this, we have three core values which define who we are and how we operate. These are 'Proud, Ambitious, and Together', and they shape our culture, inform our decisions, and inspire us to deliver on our commitments to the people of Oldham. We have translated these values into five behaviours which guide our actions and are the standards we hold ourselves to, day in and day out: <ul><li>Work with a resident focus </li><li>Support local leaders</li><li>Committed to the borough</li><li>Delivery high performance</li><li>Take ownership and drive change</li></ul>You can find out more about our values and behaviours on our greater.jobs Oldham page Our Benefits Package: At Oldham Council we offer a great benefits package for our employees, which includes the following: <ul><li>25 days annual leave which increases after 5 and 10-years' service</li><li>The option to purchase additional annual leave. </li><li>An attractive LGPS benefit pension scheme with the option to make shared cost additional voluntary contributions. </li><li>Discounted gym membership with Oldham Active. </li><li>Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating-out, eating-in, travel, motoring and more.</li><li>Salary sacrifice scheme for home and electronics and Cycle to Work. </li><li>Wellbeing support, including a Mental Health First Aider network and an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support.</li><li>Staff recognition and celebration events.</li><li>Peer support groups</li></ul>Inclusive Recruitment: We work closely with employees to help them work at their best, including making adjustments such as flexible working, describing available working patterns, providing equipment or making changes to the workplace. If you're an applicant with disabilities and have previously been in or currently in care, a carer or someone who has served in the Armed Forces and you meet the essential criteria of the role, you are guaranteed to reach the first stage of assessment under ourGuaranteed Assessment Scheme. Data and Privacy: For details of how we use your data please see our privacy notice. Important Information: Please note that should a vacancy that has been released for internal or external recruitment be deemed suitable for a current employee at risk of redundancy, it can be pulled back at any point, up to the post being formally offered to a candidate who is not at risk of redundancy. While we embrace the use of AI as an innovative tool to maximise our services at Oldham Council, we are looking for authenticity in applications we receive. We therefore ask you to think carefully if choosing to use AI when completing your application and ask that you ensure you read all instructions carefully and that your application is written by you and reflects your skills, knowledge and enthusiasm.

Senior Homelessness Prevention Officer

Place and Economic Growth Communities Directorate Homelessness Prevention Officer Ref: 000928 Contract: Permanent Salary: £34,434 - £38,220 per annum (Grade 6) Hours: 36.66 per week Based: The Office is based at Civic Centre, West Street, Oldham, OL1 1UT Closing Date: Monday 1st September 2025 Interview Dates: TBC. Role Overview: This role will deliver high quality, customer focused advice and support to people in Oldham who find themselves homeless or at risk of homelessness. This will include providing housing advice to people in the district and completing investigations into applications from customers who are at risk of homelessness as defined by the statutory duties under Housing Act 1996 Part VII, the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and relevant case law. The successful postholder will provide support to the Council in delivering its statutory homelessness duties by taking homeless applications in an effective manner and ensuring the council is legally compliant, and meeting performance targets and standards. Key Requirements: <ul><li>To provide a professional and effective housing options interview and homelessness investigation, taking a full application from customers and ensuring duties are carried out at the relevant stages within homelessness legislation.</li><li>To undertake detailed casework with customers who are homeless or threatened with homelessness. This includes an assessment of legal duties owed, housing and support needs, the production of Personal Housing Plans and consideration of all suitable interventions and potential solutions to prevent homelessness.</li><li>To write and issue all required notifications, letters of referral to other authorities where the customer's local connection lies elsewhere and outcome letters to advise the customer of the outcome of their initial interview. This includes 'minded to letters' and the drafting of the statutory s184 notification letters which must be approved by a manager before being sent.</li></ul>If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the 'About You' or 'Supporting Statement' section of your application. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and therefore expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. About Us: We want Oldham to have vibrant, safe neighbourhoods where people are proud to live with opportunities for healthier, more fulfilled lives; and a sustainable, thriving economy. As we look to the future, the challenges may be significant, but so are the opportunities. We've identified three missions with our residents and partners, focusing on what will deliver the biggest impact: A Great Place to Live, Healthier, Happier Lives, and Green and Growing. We're looking for candidates who will support us to achieve our ambitions and we encourage you to download our Corporate Plan: Ready for the Future and our Oldham Plan for further information. Our Values and Behaviours: By driving innovation, investing in our people, and championing our communities, we will ensure that Oldham continues to be a place where everyone can live their best life. To support this, we have three core values which define who we are and how we operate. These are 'Proud, Ambitious, and Together', and they shape our culture, inform our decisions, and inspire us to deliver on our commitments to the people of Oldham. We have translated these values into five behaviours which guide our actions and are the standards we hold ourselves to, day in and day out: <ul><li>Work with a resident focus </li><li>Support local leaders</li><li>Committed to the borough</li><li>Delivery high performance</li><li>Take ownership and drive change</li></ul>You can find out more about our values and behaviours on our greater.jobs Oldham page Our Benefits Package: At Oldham Council we offer a great benefits package for our employees, which includes the following: <ul><li>25 days annual leave which increases after 5 and 10-years' service</li><li>The option to purchase additional annual leave. </li><li>An attractive LGPS benefit pension scheme with the option to make shared cost additional voluntary contributions. </li><li>Discounted gym membership with Oldham Active. </li><li>Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating-out, eating-in, travel, motoring and more.</li><li>Salary sacrifice scheme for home and electronics and Cycle to Work. </li><li>Wellbeing support, including a Mental Health First Aider network and an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support.</li><li>Staff recognition and celebration events.</li><li>Peer support groups</li></ul>Inclusive Recruitment: We work closely with employees to help them work at their best, including making adjustments such as flexible working, describing available working patterns, providing equipment or making changes to the workplace. If you're an applicant with disabilities and have previously been in or currently in care, a carer or someone who has served in the Armed Forces and you meet the essential criteria of the role, you are guaranteed to reach the first stage of assessment under ourGuaranteed Assessment Scheme. Data and Privacy: For details of how we use your data please see our privacy notice. Important Information: Please note that should a vacancy that has been released for internal or external recruitment be deemed suitable for a current employee at risk of redundancy, it can be pulled back at any point, up to the post being formally offered to a candidate who is not at risk of redundancy. While we embrace the use of AI as an innovative tool to maximise our services at Oldham Council, we are looking for authenticity in applications we receive. We therefore ask you to think carefully if choosing to use AI when completing your application and ask that you ensure you read all instructions carefully and that your application is written by you and reflects your skills, knowledge and enthusiasm.

Homelessness Prevention Officer

The Vacancy FULL TIME - 37hrs Driver with own car preferred as will need to travel between various accommodation across the city Southampton Young People provides supported accommodation for up to 20 people between the age of 16 and 21, including care leavers and looked after children. The service operates across various locations in Southampton, each is tailored to the needs of the clients and offer various levels of support. Our aim is to support young people with their individual needs to enable them to gain life skills to move on to long term, lower or independent supported living. This is a fast paced, energetic service. If you are looking for an exciting role, where you will be making a difference in the lives of those you support then this is the role for you! JOB PURPOSE To lead on the case management of clients and be part of a team that supports them in 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 assess the needs of each client, helping to develop their individual support plan to achieve their goals</li> <li>To produce and regularly review comprehensive client-based risk assessments</li> <li>To manage a caseload of clients on a one-to-one basis </li> <li>To support clients to gain and/or maintain accommodation or achieve outcomes defined by the service specification</li> <li>To engage with local authorities, health providers and other agencies, creating and maintaining constructive working relationships to maximise the opportunities available to clients</li> <li>To lead on client activities to help them gain practical life skills and encourage their engagement with the running of the service</li> <li>To support clients with managing their finances, paying rent, managing arrears and accessing benefits</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>ROLE REQUIREMENTS <ul> <li>This role will require an Enhanced with Barred List(s) disclosure and barring service check is a requirement for this role. This would be completed on appointment of the role</li> <li>This role may require a full drivers' licence and access to a vehicle</li> <li>This role will require you to work flexibly across several sites </li> <li>This role will require you to work with clients on a one-to-one basis</li> <li>This role will require you to work weekends</li> <li>This role will require you to lone work</li></ul>ESSENTIAL CRITERIA <ul> <li>Strong communication skills, both verbal and written</li> <li>Clear verbal and written English </li> <li>Good keyboard skills for data inputting</li> <li>Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word</li> <li>Confident and assertive manner</li> <li>Ability to self-motivate as you will work on your own</li> <li>Effective team working </li> <li>Ability to respond calmly to crisis</li> <li>Deal promptly with and effectively react to challenging situations</li> <li>Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues</li></ul>DESIRABLE CRITERIA <ul> <li>Experience of managing a caseload of clients </li> <li>Understanding of risk assessment and person-centred, outcomes-based delivery</li> <li>Understanding of the support needs of people experiencing homelessness or those with complex needs</li> <li>Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies, housing regulations and the benefits system</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 (Young People)

Job summary 1 x Fixed Term contract/secondment opportunity for up to 6 months *Internal applicants who wish to be considered for a secondment opportunity should discuss with their line manager the suitability of a possible secondment* This post is part-time 22.5 hours per week. This is a very exciting opportunity to join a newly formed small team working with people experiencing homelessness with complex needs. The team is currently made up of Nurses and Occupational Therapists, we work in partnership with CGL, P3 and Adult Social Care. We are looking to recruit a Psychologist, Psychology assistant and a Peer Support Worker to look at creative solutions to support people. We are looking for a Peer Support Worker with lived experience that can work with individuals, the team and our partner organisations. We'd like you to bring your unique experience to the role to help us develop the team. Main duties of the job <ul><li>To work as part of a team supporting people with multiple complex mental health needs who are also experiencing homelessness.</li><li>Reporting directly to the team manager and under the professional supervision of the Peer Support Worker Lead.</li><li>To work across systems within GHC and across organisation, including Housing, Adult Social Care (ASC), Change Grow Live (CGL) substance misuse service, and other relevant partners.</li><li>To work in unconventional clinical environments (e.g. rough sleeper sites, supported housing, partner agency units, in the community etc) to deliver support to individuals with complex emotional needs.</li><li>To work with direct partners, team, senior management, commissioners, and partners to implement NICE guidelines NG214 'Integrated Health and Social Care for people experiencing homelessness' within the Trust, the team and wider services.</li><li>The role of peer support worker has been developed specifically for people who have lived experience of complex needs and homelessness.</li><li>The successful candidate would be a highly valued member of the multi-disciplinary team, the PSW during the development phase will offer limited support and practical assistance to service users in order for them to regain control over their lives and their own unique recovery process.</li></ul>The qualification, training &amp; experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification. About us We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust. Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that: <ul> <li>72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st forProvider Trusts in the South West region on this question.</li> <li>76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.</li> <li>81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%. </li> </ul>This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys. Job description Job responsibilities As a Health Care Assistant/ Support Worker you will be responsible for participating and assisting in the delivery of care / services to patients and service users as part of a Mental Health and Social Care Health Service. Health Care Assistant, Social Care Workers and other Healthcare Support Workers employed by the Trust are required to follow the guidance set out in Code of Conduct for Health Care Assistants/ Health Care Support Workers to provide safe and compassionate care of a high standard, and to challenge others who are not. You will receive direct supervision and partake in reflective practice / training on a regular basis and be required to meet the Care Certificate standards. All successful applicants will also have the opportunity to discuss the prospect of undertaking a Level 3 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship alongside their substantive post. This apprenticeship would include the Level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare. Job description Job responsibilities As a Health Care Assistant/ Support Worker you will be responsible for participating and assisting in the delivery of care / services to patients and service users as part of a Mental Health and Social Care Health Service. Health Care Assistant, Social Care Workers and other Healthcare Support Workers employed by the Trust are required to follow the guidance set out in Code of Conduct for Health Care Assistants/ Health Care Support Workers to provide safe and compassionate care of a high standard, and to challenge others who are not. You will receive direct supervision and partake in reflective practice / training on a regular basis and be required to meet the Care Certificate standards. All successful applicants will also have the opportunity to discuss the prospect of undertaking a Level 3 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship alongside their substantive post. This apprenticeship would include the Level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare. Person Specification Qualifications Essential <ul> <li>Knowledge of Health and wellbeing issues, and training to NVQ level 3 or equivalent level of knowledge training and experience</li> </ul> Experience Essential <ul> <li>The post holder must have lived experience of homelessness and complex needs</li> <li>Experience of maintaining a comprehensive records</li> <li>Experience in information analysis and provision of statistical reports</li> </ul>Person Specification Qualifications Essential <ul> <li>Knowledge of Health and wellbeing issues, and training to NVQ level 3 or equivalent level of knowledge training and experience</li> </ul> Experience Essential <ul> <li>The post holder must have lived experience of homelessness and complex needs</li> <li>Experience of maintaining a comprehensive records</li> <li>Experience in information analysis and provision of statistical reports</li> </ul>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. Employer details Employer name Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust Address Rikenel Montpellier Gloucester GL1 1LY Employer's website

Homeless Mental Health Peer Support Worker

The role As Tenancy Sustainment Team Leader, you'll lead, manage and develop a team of Tenancy Sustainment Officers based in Stoke on Trent, providing a point of contact and consistency for our customers from referral to move on. You'll make sure that your team has the right support, training and tools, as well as developing positive relationships with community partners. Job requirements <ul> <li>Manage the Tenancy Sustainment team, taking the lead on the recruitment, selection and induction of new staff. You'll support staff by setting clear objectives, maintaining good communication and managing workload to make sure cover is always provided.</li> <li>Lead on service delivery, including property management and ensuring that the service is high-quality and meets the needs of Concrete's customers and overall objectives.</li> <li>Work with internal departments to develop monitoring and performance targets, to ensure that the service delivers a high-quality service to all Concrete customers.</li> <li>Develop good working relationships with multi-agencies, such as health and social care, Local Authority and housing providers. You'll be an ambassador for Concrete and actively promote the service too.</li> <li>Manage referrals into the service, assessing each customers housing needs and making sure the service is right for them.</li> <li>Support the Operations Manager where needed, including through regular reporting.</li></ul>What we're looking for <ul> <li>Educated to GCSE level or equivalent.</li> <li>Experience in housing management and working on project delivery.</li> <li>Experience of people management and HR processes, and financial processes including expense and invoice processing.</li> <li>Charted Institute of Housing (CIH) member, or the willingness to work towards it, would be desirable but not essential.</li> <li>Strong self-awareness, self-management skills and professionalism. Strong business acumen and commercial awareness.</li> <li>Excellent communication, influencing and negotiating skills.</li> <li>Solution focused and able to support a culture of continuous improvement</li> <li>An inspirational leader who can empower, develop and coach others.</li> <li>Full UK driving licence with access to own vehicle for work.</li> <li>DBS check required every three years.</li></ul>We also welcome people with transferable skills and lived experience-your journey can be part of someone else's success story. Help us give those without a plan, voice or home to build concrete futures by tackling the issues that keep people from finding their own home. Apply now! Please note - We will be interviewing as we go along &amp; therefore the vacancy may close early if we find the right person. #Stoke #StokeonTrent #TenancySustainment #TeamLeader #Homelessness #FullTime #GreatBenefits #JobsThatGiveBack #ComplexNeeds #HousingCrisis Who we are We're part of Honeycomb Group, a team of social-minded brands championing happy homes in our region by providing services and support that help people across Staffordshire and its surrounding areas feel secure, connected and confident. Homelessness isn't a choice. It can happen to anyone. Concrete is a local charity, support network and campaigner leading the fight to erase homelessness within Staffordshire and its surrounding areas. Through a community-led approach, Concrete helps those without a plan, without a voice and without a home build concrete futures by tackling the underlying issues that keep people from finding and securing a home of their own. Join us on our fight to make homelessness history across Staffordshire and everywhere. Why choose us No matter what brand you're working with across the Honeycomb Group, you can trust us to look after you. Creating a happy home doesn't just apply to our customers, it applies to our staff too. That's why we offer: A range of discounts at many high-street retailers and well-known brands. Discounted gym membership at our head office and access to our cycle to work scheme - save money on bikes and equipment. We offer flexible working, to help you manage your work-life balance. Annual leave purchase scheme with two chances to join and boost your annual leave- you will also be entitled to time off for public holidays or paid days to take flexibly. We also give all staff 'My Day'. Whether it's celebrating a birthday, spending time with family or just taking a day off to relax. You can use your My Day for anything that really matters to you. A commitment to your learning and development with a great onboarding experience, external events, conferences, coaching, training courses and support with professional qualifications. Keep fit and save money with our cycle to work scheme. Purchase bikes and equipment through your salary and save on tax and national insurance contributions. Our Employee Assistance Programme gives you free access to 24-hour phone counselling support, health advice and legal advice, 365 days a year and face-to-face counselling options. Occupational Health services. Access to a range of services, including free eye tests and flu vaccinations. We never shut the door At Honeycomb Group we know that a Group full of people from diverse backgrounds and communities makes us better at what we do. This means building a more inclusive and diverse workplace and promoting equality for all regardless of what you look like, where you come from and who you love. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or belief.

Tenancy Sustainment Team Leader - Homelessness

Experienced in youth accommodation support services? Ambitious Senior Support Worker looking to step up? Or maybe you are leading a team but aren't happy where you are? We want to hear from you! We are currently seeking a Team Manager to play a vital role in ensuring CCP's expanding Independent Living Support Services for young people leaving care in Bristol, South Gloucestershireand surrounding areas meet all staffing, contractual, legal and audit requirements providing the highest quality of support in line with Ofsted Standards. You'll be based mainly at our Cheltenham headquarters, working Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend cover if needed. Please note that due to the location of our properties, successful applicants will need to have a full UK driving licence and access to their own vehicle. Experience in supporting young people with independent living, and management is essential. We are also offering a £2,000 welcome bonus to any successful external applicant (please see bottom of advert for full details). Why should you consider this opportunity? <ul><li>Work with and lead an established team, with the average length of service over 3.5 years.</li><li>Support from a very well established and tight knit senior management team with decades of experience.</li><li>Implement new initiatives, developing a service which has grown in the last 5 years from a few properties to 20+ across 5 counties.</li></ul>You'll re-enforce, positive support being delivered and establish the same standards in new placements. You'll lead and develop your senior support workers and the team implementing a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to empower young people in improving independent living skills. You'll ensure the rota is covered with suitably trained staff and help with on-call duties shared amongst all managers. Please read the job description for more information. Who are we? Established in 1989, CCP is a registered charity propelled by an unwavering commitment to addressing homelessness, family breakdown, and social exclusion. Over the years, we've consistently made tangible impacts in communities across Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, South Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire, Dorset, and Devon. Why join us? <ul><li>25 days holiday, plus public holidays, with an additional day added per year and option to purchase more^</li><li>Enhanced pension </li><li>Enhanced sick pay</li><li>Death in service benefit</li><li>Free subscription to Benenden healthcare cashback plan or Perkbox discounts</li><li>45p Business Mileage^^</li><li>Investors in People Gold accredited employer, committed to making the workplace better for you.</li><li>Comprehensive induction and ongoing training and development.</li><li>Option to join various groups, including Proud2Be, Green Impact, Health &amp; Safety, and Health and Wellbeing.</li><li>In-house Workplace Welfare Manager for support when needed.</li></ul>Are Your Values Aligned with Ours? We look for staff who embody our SPIRIT values: Show gratitude and appreciation of others. Demonstrate personal and professional Pride. Integrity is everything. Reflect and learn. Continuous Improvement. Take your best self wherever you go. Apply Today if you share our values and are ready to make a meaningful difference. Terms and conditions of welcome bonus: - Only available to people who have never previously worked for CCP - Structured as two payments, 50% after your first successful month and 50% paid after successfully completing your probation period, provided you aren't working your notice period - The welcome bonus is only payable for contracted positions, not bank/sessional workers - Unlike other welcome bonuses, we will pay the NI and tax so that you take home the full amount Position: Team Manager (1004) Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent Location: Bristol, South Gloucestershire and surrounding areas. Pay: £26,550-£29,400, depending on experience Closing Date: 12th September 2025 - CCP reserves the right to close the job advert early if needed. CCP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. Our robust Safeguarding Policy guides our recruitment process. We believe in the rehabilitative power of employment and working toward a purpose, so a prior conviction will not necessarily prevent you from joining CCP. Please note this role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and also an enhanced check by the Disclosure &amp; Barring Services, paid for by CCP. Please review the attached job attachments for further insights. ^Annual Leave entitlement will be pro-rata for Part-time staff. Working on public holidays due to a rota pattern will be compensated with time off in lieu. An extra day of leave accrues for each completed financial year (capped at 30 in total). Purchasing additional holidays is capped at 5 per year. ^^Contracted staff only. Business mileage (45p a mile) is paid for any daily miles over and above the distance from your home to the allocated workplace location and back. You'll need a well-maintained vehicle with valid tax, MOT and Insurance covering business use. INDHP

Team Manager - Independent Living Services (16-18 year olds)

Experienced in youth accommodation support services? Ambitious Senior Support Worker looking to step up? Or maybe you are leading a team but aren't happy where you are? We want to hear from you! We are currently seeking a Team Manager to play a vital role in ensuring CCP's expanding Independent Living Support Services for young people leaving care in Gloucestershire, Worcestershire and surrounding counties meet all staffing, contractual, legal and audit requirements providing the highest quality of support in line with Ofsted Standards. You'll be based mainly at our Cheltenham headquarters, working Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend cover if needed. Please note that due to the location of our properties, successful applicants will need to have a full UK driving licence and access to their own vehicle. Experience in supporting young people with independent living, and management is essential. We are also offering a £2,000 welcome bonus to any successful external applicant (please see bottom of advert for full details). Why should you consider this opportunity? <ul><li>Work with and lead an established team, with the average length of service over 3.5 years.</li><li>Support from a very well established and tight knit senior management team with decades of experience.</li><li>Implement new initiatives, developing a service which has grown in the last 5 years from a few properties to 20+ across 5 counties.</li></ul>You'll re-enforce, positive support being delivered and establish the same standards in new placements. You'll lead and develop your senior support workers and the team implementing a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to empower young people in improving independent living skills. You'll ensure the rota is covered with suitably trained staff and help with on-call duties shared amongst all managers. Please read the job description for more information. Who are we? Established in 1989, CCP is a registered charity propelled by an unwavering commitment to addressing homelessness, family breakdown, and social exclusion. Over the years, we've consistently made tangible impacts in communities across Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, South Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire, Dorset, and Devon. Why join us? <ul><li>25 days holiday, plus public holidays, with an additional day added per year and option to purchase more^</li><li>Enhanced pension </li><li>Enhanced sick pay</li><li>Death in service benefit</li><li>Free subscription to Benenden healthcare cashback plan or Perkbox discounts</li><li>45p Business Mileage^^</li><li>Investors in People Gold accredited employer, committed to making the workplace better for you.</li><li>Comprehensive induction and ongoing training and development.</li><li>Option to join various groups, including Proud2Be, Green Impact, Health &amp; Safety, and Health and Wellbeing.</li><li>In-house Workplace Welfare Manager for support when needed.</li></ul>Are Your Values Aligned with Ours? We look for staff who embody our SPIRIT values: Show gratitude and appreciation of others. Demonstrate personal and professional Pride. Integrity is everything. Reflect and learn. Continuous Improvement. Take your best self wherever you go. Apply Today if you share our values and are ready to make a meaningful difference. Terms and conditions of welcome bonus: - Only available to people who have never previously worked for CCP - Structured as two payments, 50% after your first successful month and 50% paid after successfully completing your probation period, provided you aren't working your notice period - The welcome bonus is only payable for contracted positions, not bank/sessional workers - Unlike other welcome bonuses, we will pay the NI and tax so that you take home the full amount Position: Team Manager (999) Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent Location: Gloucester, Worcester and surrounding areas. Pay: £26,550-£29,400, depending on experience Closing Date: 25th September 2025 - CCP reserves the right to close the job advert early if needed. CCP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. Our robust Safeguarding Policy guides our recruitment process. We believe in the rehabilitative power of employment and working toward a purpose, so a prior conviction will not necessarily prevent you from joining CCP. Please note this role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and also an enhanced check by the Disclosure &amp; Barring Services, paid for by CCP. Please review the attached job attachments for further insights. ^Annual Leave entitlement will be pro-rata for Part-time staff. Working on public holidays due to a rota pattern will be compensated with time off in lieu. An extra day of leave accrues for each completed financial year (capped at 30 in total). Purchasing additional holidays is capped at 5 per year. ^^Contracted staff only. Business mileage (45p a mile) is paid for any daily miles over and above the distance from your home to the allocated workplace location and back. You'll need a well-maintained vehicle with valid tax, MOT and Insurance covering business use. INDHP

Creative Support are currently looking for a caring individual to take on our Relief Housing Support Worker role in Fleetwood, Blackpool, providing the highest standards of care to individuals with mental health/complex needs. This opportunity is perfect for someone who is interested in an exciting career in mental health. We are looking for someone who is approachable and warm and able to connect with the individuals we support. Support Worker Duties: <ul> <li>Developing and sustaining warm and trusting relationships with service users,</li> <li>Carrying out general administrative duties,</li> <li>Providing emotional support to service users,</li> <li>Medication oversight,</li> <li>Supporting with daily living tasks, including budgeting and tenancy maintenance,</li> <li>Communicating and building strong relationships with service users' family, support network and involved professionals.</li> </ul>Experience of providing care and support to individuals with mental health needs is essential for this role. The benefits of joining Creative Support as a Relief/Bank staff member is the flexibility to pick shifts to suit you and work in services that are local to you. Vacancy Reference Number: 82913 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. Application Instructions: In order to apply, please read the job description and then complete the online application form using the links above. You can also download a copy of our application form using the links above. Completed Application Forms must be submitted to our Head Office address (below) or emailed to <a href="mailto:recruitment@creativesupport.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@creativesupport.co.uk</a> to be considered for the vacancy. If you have not received a response to your application within 10 working days of the closing date please accept this as notification of an unsuccessful application. Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying. If you require any advice on completing your application form, please call us on 0161 236 0829. Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS

Relief Housing Support Worker

Independent Reviewing Officer Permanent, Full Time £46,574 to £56,027 per annum Location: Countywide Working Style: Anywhere worker Closing Date: 3rd September 2025 Here in Essex, we continue to raise the bar about practice and our investment in our workforce is second to none. It's an exciting time to join us having received our 2 nd Outstanding Ofsted rating in a row. The Role Independent Reviewing Officer for South and West Essex. Requires travel to chair looked after child reviews and visit children. To provide an effective Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) service for children in care, in accordance with statutory regulation, guidance, and Essex County Council procedures. To review the cases of children who are looked after as laid down in Volume 2 Care Planning, Placement and Case Review (England) Regulations (2021), and the IRO Handbook (2010). The statutory duties of the IRO are to [Section 25B (1), 1989 CA]: <ul><li>Monitor the performance by the local authority of their functions in relation to the child's case.</li><li>Participate in any review of the child's case.</li><li>Ensure the wishes and feelings of the child are given due consideration by the authority.</li><li>Perform any other function which is prescribed in regulations.</li></ul>The Independent Reviewing Officer's primary focus is to quality assure the care planning and review process for each looked after child, and to ensure that the child's needs, wishes and feelings are given full consideration. The review process should consider the child's assessed needs, and their progress, and will agree both long term plans and more immediate steps that will meet these needs and promote the child's welfare. The purpose of the review process is to ensure that the child's welfare is safeguarded and promoted in the most effective way while looked after by the Local Authority. The IRO role is one of practice expertise in the area of children in care and care planning and should be pivotal in driving forward Essex County Council's commitment to secure better and improved outcomes for children in care. The IRO should actively contribute to ensuring that Essex County Council fulfils its responsibilities as a 'corporate parent' for all children in care, by providing scrutiny and challenge to all levels of practitioner and manager within the organisation. Accountabilities <ul><li>To ensure that statutory review meetings are held within the required timescales, and that all relevant family members, parents, carers and professionals are identified, invited to attend, and/or consulted fully in the process. This should take place in conjunction with the Social Worker responsible for the child and take into account the wishes and feelings of the child.</li><li>To independently monitor the progress of the child between review meetings, ensuring the care plan continues to meet the assessed needs, and take action to convene a formal review when necessary.</li><li>To communicate directly with the senior management team within Family Operations, when the Local Authority fails to meet its statutory obligations to children in care, especially where poor practice has contributed to, or increased, the risk to a child.</li><li>To contribute to the development of strategic and corporate plans, ensuring effective representation of the issues relevant to looked after children, in order to secure better outcomes and continuous service improvement.</li><li>To ensure that arrangements are made for children to access advocacy services, where this is considered appropriate and/or beneficial.</li><li>To enable and support children and young people to access and make use of the authority's complaints and compliments procedure, as appropriate.</li><li>To ensure that the appropriate support is in place for parents and/or carers to participate fully in the review process e.g. interpreter, advocate.</li><li>To ensure that review processes are child-centred and maximise the potential involvement and participation of children, young people, parents and carers; mediating to resolve disagreements swiftly where necessary. When efforts to resolve issues informally are unsuccessful to use the Dispute Resolution Procedure to highlight deficiencies in care planning, resource allocation, inter-agency working and/or risk management, and challenge practitioners, managers and senior managers, when care plans do not effectively meet the identified needs of the looked after child.</li><li>To act as a source of expert advice, consultation and mentoring for Family Operations staff on professional and practice issues relating to Children in Care.</li><li>To produce review decisions and reports in line with statutory requirements.</li><li>Ensure that administrative procedures are followed and that reports, and other documentation are completed and distributed, and client records are updated, within the prescribed timescales.</li><li>To monitor the organisation and efficiency of the Independent Reviewing Service, and to make recommendations to the Service Manager for improvements to the system.</li><li>To keep abreast of research findings which impact on Children Looked After and make recommendations to children's forums.</li><li>To contribute to the development and corporate delivery of the Reviewing Service throughout the County.</li><li>To work to the objectives for Children in Care as set out in the Multi Agency Children in Care Strategy 2012-2017.</li><li>Undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required of you commensurate with your grade.</li></ul>The Experience You Will Bring <ul><li>Educated to Dip SW or degree level in Social Work practice.</li><li>PQ Childcare Award or equivalent by experience.</li><li>Current Social Work England Registration.</li><li>A proven ability to form and sustain relationships with children and young people and the ability to promote the interest, wishes and feelings of children in care.</li><li>A commitment to promoting family time and relationships with a child's family of origin.</li><li>A comprehensive working knowledge and experience of working with children and families, and Children in Care and be fully conversant with all related statutory obligations, codes of practice and significant research findings.</li><li>A sound working knowledge and experience of operational planning and service delivery within children's services in local government, with demonstrable and proven record of achievement in same.</li><li>Experience of chairing meetings involving children, parents and/or carers and other professionals.</li><li>The confidence and ability to work constructively with senior managers, offering a critical perspective and appropriate challenge.</li><li>A detailed understanding and awareness of the requirements of leading and managing change within a large, complex organisation.</li><li>Experience of providing social work supervision and support.</li><li>Experience of developing and implementing planning and performance frameworks in a multi-disciplinary and partnership environment.</li><li>A thorough understanding of the legal framework relating to looked after children and care leavers, including knowledge of the National Minimum Standards for fostering services and the Adoption Agencies Regulations 2005.</li><li>A thorough working understanding of the legal process and the issues involved when a local authority makes an application to the court for an order.</li><li>Knowledge of the evidence about what makes for good quality practice in working with children and families to safeguard children and promote their welfare.</li></ul>To read more about our business area, please visit: Children &amp; Families Please take a look at our 'No Magic' Children &amp; Families video Why Essex? As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex . With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you. In February 2025 , Greater Essex was accepted onto the Government's devolution priority programme, which will see local authorities in Essex work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. You can read more about devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR ) on our careers site. Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. Once you've secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs. At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles , including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone. The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wider operational area including travelling around the county of Essex and beyond. Driving licence and car or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means is essential. As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to <a href="https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service</a> Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join The Essex Talent Community If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email <a href="mailto:resourcing.team@essex.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing.team@essex.gov.uk</a> Follow us on Facebook , Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn . Further details can be found on our careers page . Downloads Pay and Reward Our Ways of Working About Us Organisation Behaviours

Independent Reviewing Officer

Operations Manager - Care &amp; Supported Housing Hertfordshire - £43,446 per annum - Permanent/Full Time (37.5 hours per week) Make a Difference Every Day Are you passionate about empowering young people to thrive? At Hightown Housing Association, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to live independently, safely, and with dignity. We are seeking a dedicated Operations Manager to lead our Young People services and Separated Migrant Children (SMC) schemes across Hertfordshire. This is a unique opportunity to shape services that support young people facing complex challenges - whether transitioning out of care, experiencing homelessness, or needing tailored support to build life skills and resilience. What You Will Lead On <ul><li>High-quality, strengths-based support that promotes independence, safety, and personal growth.</li><li>Compliance with key legalisation and frameworks including Ofsted Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023, Children Act 1989 &amp; 2004, Care Act 2014.</li><li>Service development and transformation to meet evolving needs and commissioning priorities.</li><li>Recruitment, supervision, and development of passionate, trauma-informed staff teams.</li><li>Strategic partnerships with commissioners, social workers, and external agencies.</li><li>Performance monitoring, audits, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Registering as the Ofsted Registered Service Manager for your area</li></ul>What You Will Bring <ul><li>Proven leadership in young people's services, care, or supported housing.</li><li>Strong understanding of safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, and risk management.</li><li>Experience managing complex services and driving operational excellence.</li><li>A collaborative, compassionate approach to team and service development.</li><li>Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills.</li></ul>Why Hightown? <ul><li>Be part of a values-driven organisation that puts people first.</li><li>Lead services that truly change lives.</li><li>Enjoy a supportive culture of learning, reflection, and innovation.</li><li>Competitive salary and benefits package.</li><li>Opportunities to shape the future of care and supported housing.</li></ul> Make a Real Impact This is more than a management role - it's a chance to shape services that change lives. You will work closely with commissioners, social workers, and external partners to ensure our Young People and SMC services are responsive, compassionate, and effective. The Benefits: <ul><li> £43,446 per annum for a 37.5-hour week </li><li> 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), rising to 35 with service </li><li> Monthly attendance bonus and annual performance bonus </li><li> Workplace pension and life assurance (3x salary) </li><li> Refer-a-friend scheme (£130 bonus) </li><li> Ongoing professional development and support </li></ul>If you share our values, we would love you to work for us. Please note due to the nature of the services we run and the need to respond to business requirements, you may be required to work with different cohorts and/or within different geographical patch areas during your employment. The organisation reserves the right to make such changes in order to meet operational and service delivery needs. Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and therefore we may close the vacancy early. Interested applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure they are considered. Hightown is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will need to have a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, together with any other relevant recruitment

Operations Manager

We are The Housing Network (THN), a private Limited Company with a purpose. We exist to provide 'More than a Roof', because when life is at its toughest, we believe everyone deserves a safe and stable place to rebuild their lives. Homelessness is a vast and complex issue that does not have a single solution. In understanding that reality, we've learned the importance of perspective; appreciating that if we continue to innovate, collaborate, and give our best, we are playing our part in making a vital difference. We are a team that is absolutely committed to innovate, excel and be dependable in all that we do. Working hard together to achieve our mission of providing Better Accommodation, Better Support, Better Partnerships, and as a result Better Business. Role Overview - What is it? To lead one of our local teams in the delivery of various supported housing services, including our new Active Opportunity Pathway (AOP) for those experiencing multiple disadvantage / severe multiple disadvantage and/or temporary accommodation for individuals or families. You will be an experienced supported housing professional who is familiar with leading, supporting and managing teams (in a hands-on way) to help those experiencing multiple disadvantage or severe multiple disadvantage to overcome barriers to achieving greater independence. You will have an in-depth knowledge of best-practice and current thinking when working with vulnerable people or families facing homelessness, who require support with mental-health, substance misuse, a history of offending and other needs. Using your knowledge and skills to help us create one of the most effective outcomes-focused services in the sector, adhering to the Making Every Adult Matter principles (MEAM). You will be familiar with and have experience of effectively supporting teams to work in a strength-based and trauma informed way. Taking personal pride and ownership in supporting your team (and the wider department / organisation) develop those approaches in support of helping residents achieve outcomes far beyond their expectations. You will have worked in an accommodation-based setting, with significant experience of providing intensive housing management, and tenancy management tasks. Drawing on your knowledge of safeguarding, housing benefit, Universal Credit and mental health, drug and alcohol specialist interventions to support your team to perform at the highest level, meeting and exceeding the expectations of internal and external stakeholders. This is a new role in a specialist team and not one which will see you stepping too far back from those who we support. So you will not only be managing the team who are supporting those experiencing homelessness and multiple disadvantage, but also supporting a small complex caseload yourself. You will be joining us at a very exciting time as we pursue significant growth across our services to develop accommodations options integrated with support, giving you a unique opportunity to use your knowledge and experience to help shape an amazing service for the future. To act as an ambassador for The Housing Network, to promote its mission and values. Being respectful and kind is at the heart of everything that we do. Main Duties - What needs to be done? Staff Management Elements: <ul><li>Actively support your team to deliver a high quality and the most effective and efficient service possible, ensuring they place our residents at the heart of all that they do as they help them achieve sector-leading outcomes.</li><li>Provide a positive role model to your team as you support and motivate them to develop and progress in their role.</li><li>Manage and administer an effective high-performance culture through regular 1:1s, objective setting and appraisals, providing additional support where necessary to overcome challenges and barriers.</li><li>Support your team to seek out opportunities for knowledge development and skill improvement, reviewing its relevance against organisational policies and budgets.</li><li>Participate in the 'Managers On Call' rota to ensure that a point of escalation is available to your team in the event of a serious incident, out of hours.</li><li>Lead on the accurate and effective management of relevant budgets and performance to ensure optimum performance against organisational objectives.</li><li>Fulfil all mandatory line management responsibilities (e.g. annual leave and sickness management), providing strong leadership throughout the entire employee life-cycle in accordance with the organisation's People policies.</li><li>Provide a safe space for reflective practice.</li><li>Create a positive culture of inclusion where your team feel able to engage and offer constructive challenge and feedback.</li><li>Lead on ensuring all aspects of service and property compliance and H&amp;S are maintained at appropriate levels at all times, escalating concerns without delay to senior management.</li><li>Lead on the monitoring and delivery of all relevant contract performance elements, supporting your team to proactively engage with the meeting (and exceeding) of those measures.</li><li>Maintain oversight across all safeguarding matters for the service, leading on engagement with external stakeholders and multi-disciplinary teams, attending case review meetings where appropriate.</li></ul>Support Elements: <ul><li>Ensure you and your team employ a strength-based and trauma-informed approach to building trusting relationships with residents, using that to help create accurate, realistic and meaningful (outcome focused) support plans.</li><li>Use your knowledge and experience of working with people experiencing homelessness and multiple-disadvantage to support your team in identifying and capturing risks, to help design mitigation strategies and inform coping mechanisms.</li><li>Support and challenge your team to engage pro-actively and effectively with residents to help them identify barriers which are preventing them gaining greater levels of independence.</li><li>Uphold the highest levels of safeguarding awareness and protection for individuals, residents, colleagues and the wider community. Working within local frameworks to ensure policies and reporting mechanisms are applied correctly.</li><li>Ensure all team members are up to date with training in line with the organisation governance framework and related policies</li><li>Quality assure accurate records maintained by the team of all support engagements, support plans, risk assessments and other support pathway elements, using them to support appropriate partnership working with local partner agencies.</li><li>Champion the principles of trauma-informed engagement and support across the service and wider organisation, helping colleagues develop their skills and communication approaches to support the achievement of outcomes.</li><li>Encourage the team to take time to engage pro-actively with all residents in the scheme, using the less formal engagements to help deepen the understanding and effectiveness of support plans and achievement of outcomes.</li><li>Work with senior leaders to engage pro-actively with local multi-disciplinary health and housing teams and network groups, seeking to maximise outcomes for individuals and build added-value into the service as a whole.</li><li>Ensure all types of engagement with residents either individually or in group sessions, is recorded all in THN's digital support system.</li><li>Oversee all caseload held by the team (support plans / risk assessments) , ensuring that all residents receive and engage with appropriate amounts and types of support suitable for their needs.</li><li>Work in a non-risk averse and non-judgemental way, helping residents understand the negative impact of their behaviours, then providing harm reduction information and advice where necessary.</li><li>Act as a positive role model for residents and the team, using a strength-based approach to helping them set realistic (but aspirational) goals, prompting, encouraging and motivating them to make them a reality.</li></ul>Intensive Housing Management: <ul><li>Work with colleagues at service and organisational level to ensure maximum levels of service utilisation and efficiency, including the processing and review of referrals in a non-risk averse and balanced community way.</li><li>Lead on the process of referral management, support / needs / risk assessment, and recording of all relevant findings accurately in THN's digital support management system at the first point of resident contact.</li><li>Ensure that the team supports residents to understand and complete all necessary tenancy documentation and service entry requirements, recording them as required in THN's various housing management systems.</li><li>Support the team to take ownership of any rent management matters for residents, helping them to understand the importance of appropriate money management and to take necessary action to avoid arears, which will involve administration of housing benefit claims.</li><li>Support the team with welfare benefit queries and money management skills to maximise rental income,</li><li>Ensure regular accommodation inspections are completed, encouraging the team to use this opportunity to help residents develop further independent living skills (e.g. reporting of repairs) whilst ensuring all necessary compliance and Health and Safety requirements are met.</li></ul>General Elements: <ul><li>Proactively engage in the wider supported housing / homelessness pathway network within the service area, balancing workload / time to ensure engagement is manageable and effective.</li><li>Accurately prepare KPI / performance reports and data in line with commissioning agreements, using that data to inform contract monitoring processes.</li><li>Engage within all relevant organisational KPI / performance management processes, preparing and presenting data and reports as required.</li><li>Maintain all aspects of operational performance at the highest levels, working in a timely / innovative way to address any issues of underperformance.</li></ul>Relationships - Who will I be working / engaging with? <ul><li>Internal - Other AOP service colleagues (e.g., concierge, support workers) / Maintenance and Facilities Teams / Head of Service and Senior Leadership Team / Residents.</li><li>External - Local Authority Commissioners and Housing Officers / Third Sector Partners / Statutory Partners (e.g., Police and Probation) / Housing Benefit Officers / DWP and Employment Partners etc.</li></ul>Competencies - Who with and your skill level? <ul><li>Experience of leading a team in a supporting people setting</li><li>Extensive and demonstratable knowledge and experience of working with people (including families) experiencing homelessness and multiple disadvantage such as mental health, drug and alcohol</li><li>Extensive and demonstratable experience of working in an accommodation-based service, with specific reference to effective rent management, housing benefit and accessing positive move-on options.</li><li>Proven abilities to work in a strength-based and trauma-informed way for the benefit of individuals and families, helping them to achieve a level of positive housing, health and wellbeing outcomes beyond their expectations.</li><li>Experience of quality assurance in relation to completing and managing accurate support plans and risk assessments, which inform design and implementation of engaging and impactful support activities for Families and singe people.</li><li>Extensive and demonstratable knowledge and experience of maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding for vulnerable people.</li><li>Comfortable and familiar with working in a non-risk averse way.</li><li>Knowledge and experience of best-practise and current approaches (e.g. adverse childhood experiences) to deliver effective intervention and therapeutic engagements for people with mental health and drug and alcohol support needs.</li><li>Highly developed ICT skills and familiarity with digital support management systems, and personal abilities and focus on maintaining accuracy at all times.</li><li>Excellent written / verbal communications skills, with the confidence to engage with external partners and stakeholders for the benefit of residents, the service and organisation as a whole.</li></ul>General and Additional <ul><li>The responsibilities contained within this job description are indicative, but not exhaustive. As the role develops, the requirements of the post may change, and as such the post is subject to review in discussion with the post holder.</li><li>The post holder may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as the organisation may reasonably require which are commensurate with the grade of the post.</li><li>The post holder shall comply with the organisation's policies and procedures, ensuring appropriate actions and reporting protocols are followed at all times.</li><li>The post holder shall attend regular staff or other related meetings, contributing positively where appropriate and relevant.</li><li>Extensive travel across the UK will be required from time to time to support the delivery of role requirements, with you holding a full UK driving licence and access to private vehicle for business use when required.</li><li>An Enhanced Disclosure is required for this position.</li></ul>We believe our values should reflect in our behaviour towards our colleagues, partners and residents while we work to achieve our Strategy 2024&gt;29. These values are to be; Innovative, Dynamic, Dependable, Respectful, and Kind. The Housing Network is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst the workforce. We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. As an employer we welcome applications from candidates with lived experience, demonstrating our commitment to capturing the value of "expertise by experience" and providing More than a Voice for our residents. All job offers are subject to a DBS check (level to be advised through the hiring process) and references.

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