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Salary and grade: £32,367 per year, Grade 4 (subject to grade evaluation) Contract type: Permanent Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Hybrid/Abbey House, Abingdon Closing Date: Sunday 11 May 2025 (midnight) About the role and what we're looking for The community safety officer is a key role in the community safety team, working with partners to support the South and Vale Community Safety Partnership (CSP) and keep our communities safe. Main duties and responsibilities • Lead on anti-social behaviour (ASB) case management: o act as the first point of contact for residents who report ASB and hate crime to the councils, manage the response and record reports on the appropriate council systems; o utilise the district council/CSP tools set out in the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 to respond to ASB in South and Vale; o organise, support and participate in ASB case conferences and action planning, including chairing meetings; o co-ordinate and chair regular neighbourhood ASB meetings, record and monitor actions and ensure they link effectively with wider partnership working; o provide information relating to ASB for the CSP, councils and other interested parties. • Lead on local community safety projects that support the CSP's priorities (e.g. ASB, serious violence, violence against women and girls): o carrying out Environmental Visual Audits (EVAs) with partners; o analysing crime data and other sources of relevant information (including outcomes from EVAs) to identify relevant projects; o researching best practice both locally and nationally to inform projects; o delivering projects with partners within local communities; • Co-ordinate CSP subgroups (including producing papers, minute taking, chairing meetings and monitoring delivery of actions). • Promote the performance of the community safety team to a wide range of stakeholders through a variety of channels including social media. • Provide advice to council teams and partner agencies on community safety matters. • Undertake such other projects and duties as may be required from time to time. Your essential skills, knowledge, and experience • strong analytical and problem-solving skills • good report writing skills • experience of project management • good IT skills including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet and email • ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines • proven team working skills excellent interpersonal and communication skills - the ability to work with a wide variety or people • able to chair meetings • full driving licence and access to a vehicle You will be required to live within a reasonable commuting distance to the districts. (Although the councils are offering hybrid working arrangements, due to the nature of this role living within a reasonable commuting distance of the districts is an essential requirement.) Your essential qualifications • educated to A level or equivalent standard If you have the following experience or qualifications - it's a bonus • an understanding of community safety work and legislation • experience of partnership working • experience of dealing with ASB cases The benefits we offer • A basic 25 day annual leave per annum, rising to 29 days after five years. You also have all the bank holidays to look forward to and time off between Christmas and New Year. • Flexible working and annualised hours - a flexible approach to work that our employees love! • Salary pay awards - most jobs give scope for a pay increase after six months or the following April (depending on your start date) and we also review salaries each April. • A generous career average pension scheme which includes life insurance of three times your salary • No car park costs as there's ample free parking available • The opportunity to purchase a bike through Cyclescheme (cheaper than directly through a store) so that you can cycle to work • Various schemes to keep you healthy (reduced gym membership, free swims, contributory medical schemes, wellbeing appointments, free eye tests for DSE users, after work sports clubs and more) • We give you two days per year to volunteer within the local community. Interview dates: 19 &amp; 21 May 2025

Community Safety Officer

Job summary Are you a Senior Social Worker with experience working with rough sleepers or the homeless? We are seeking a dedicated and creative Senior Social Worker to join our team, focused on providing assertive outreach and tailored support to individuals facing homelessness. Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Manage a smaller, targeted caseload to offer more responsive support to individuals with complex needs.</li> <li>Conduct outreach shifts to build relationships with clients, encouraging engagement with assessments and support.</li> <li>Work in-reach within homelessness support services (Pods, Nova, Salvation Army, Launchpad, YMCA) to engage clients and build partnerships, while also upskilling staff.</li> <li>Co-locate with rough sleeping outreach services and commissioned homelessness support teams to assess and offer tailored support to clients who struggle with traditional service models.</li> <li>Explore innovative ways to assess and offer ASC support, focusing on sustaining tenancies and avoiding unnecessary reliance on ASC alternatives.</li> <li>Ensure that assessments are not closed prematurely and help clients move away from complex lifestyles by implementing appropriate ASC interventions.</li></ul>Main duties of the job About the Role: This Senior Social Worker roles involves working to support individuals with complex needs, including those who are rough sleeping or residing in homelessness support services. You will be part of the Advice and Wellbeing Hub team but working in partnership with the Homelessness Teams. This role plays a crucial part in breaking the cycle of rough sleeping, where individuals are placed in 24/7 supported accommodation (such as the Pods or Salvation Army) only to be evicted due to unmanaged behaviours like hoarding, poor personal care, aggression, or mental health issues. By providing the right interventions, non-statutory commissioned services are able to manage these behaviours and support individuals in making progress towards a positive move-on, helping them sustain housing and work towards long-term stability.You will need to be based within commuting distance of Reading due to the nature of the role, which involves regular outreach, in-reach, and collaboration with local homelessness support services and housing providers. The role involves you undertaking work using the Conversation Counts model, working on prevention and early support. Using your social work expertise, you will conduct Care Act assessments, safeguarding investigations, risk assessments and Mental Capacity assessments, as well as facilitate best interest meetings. About us Our offerA competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including: <ul> <li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li> <li>Maternity, adoption, parental and sick pay</li> <li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities</li> <li>Access to a range of training and learning opportunities to help you develop</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li> <li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted,</li> <li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li> <li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li> <li>Salary sacrifice scheme for Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) to help you save for your retirement.</li></ul>If you would like to find out more about this role please contact Caroline Marsh - Team Manager on 0118 937 3672, <a href="mailto:caroline.marsh@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">caroline.marsh@reading.gov.uk</a> Closing date: Applications will be reviewed upon submissionInterview date: TBA Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for a Social Worker to find out more about the duties required. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for a Social Worker to find out more about the duties required. Person Specification Qualifications Essential <ul> <li>Please see the attached job description and person specification for a Social Worker to find out more about the duties required.</li> </ul>Person Specification Qualifications Essential <ul> <li>Please see the attached job description and person specification for a Social Worker to find out more about the duties required.</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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Employer details Employer name Reading Borough Council Address Civic Offices Bridge Street Reading Berkshire RG1 2LU Employer's website

Senior Social Worker - Advice and Wellbeing Hub (Homelessness)

Estates Co-ordinator Wycombe Hospital, High Wycombe Full time - 37.5 hours per week Salary - up to £26,000.00 depending on experience plus Serco benefits. Serco are recruiting for an Estates Co-ordinator to join our team based in Wycombe Hospital. This role will be to support Serco's Estate team in allocation, delivering, closure of planned and reactive maintenance works on site in an accurate, compliant, well organised and professional manner. To understand the technical nature of both compliance and remedial works requirements ensuring resolution of all elements. An integral element of this role will be working closely with the Concept Evolution CAFM system to ensure full compliance across the contract. About us: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust provides nationally recognised services focusing on providing the right care, in the right place, at the right time. Wycombe is one of the Trust's acute hospitals and its main site for planned (elective) surgery. It also provides specialist treatment for patients with heart conditions, strokes, cancer and urological conditions and has an Urgent Treatment Centre, all staffed by a dedicated team of healthcare professionals. The hospital design combines several buildings from traditional to modern facilities with a commitment to high-quality patient care. Serco, in providing hard FM services to part of the Trusts estate through a site-based team provides outstanding, person-centred care that is both effective and dependable. We are eager to grow this amazing team by welcoming positive and skilled individuals who are seeking opportunities in their preferred fields. Main Accountabilities: <ul> <li>Responsible for supporting the allocation and delivery of the Estates planned and reactive maintenance service using the CAFM system</li> <li>Responsible for ensuring that the resources required to undertake planned or reactive works are efficiently utilised and allocated in accordance with contractual priorities.</li> <li>Responsible for ensuring proactive monitoring of the work of the Estates staff, and that their work is undertaken to the documented standards, within timescales and to high levels of user satisfaction.</li> <li>Responsible for ensuring all planned and reactive maintenance tasks are accurately and completely closed, with the required evidence, on the CAFM system.</li> <li>Responsible for supporting the schedule of planned activity for statutory compliance is correctly upload within the Planned maintenance programme.</li> <li>To understand the technical nature of the work we undertake.</li> <li>To assist driving performance and efficiency.</li> <li>To answer incoming calls (and emails) for Estates (between 0800 - 1700 weekdays) in a friendly and professional manner, updating the Helpdesk and CAFM system and allocating reactive jobs, providing updates and technical detail to requesters.</li> <li>Log Estates requests and providing assistance to the helpdesk as required.</li> <li>Review compliance and PPM technical paperwork, upload and close when all contract requirements are met, log remedial works and track completion within the appropriate timeframes</li> <li>Responsible for purchasing and procurement for Estates teams through Guided Buying and purchasing systems. Appropriately raise purchase orders in line with Serco policy and in line with delegated authority levels. Ensure relevant invoices are correctly receipted.</li> <li>To support and take notes in meetings, either face to face or via Teams as required.</li> <li>Manage the Estates filing systems, and any other ad-hoc administration requests as required.</li> <li>Support or deliver the production of reports and activities in support of contract governance as requested.</li> <li>Provide administration support.</li></ul>What you'll need to do the role: <ul> <li>Previous experience working within a similar FM role or environment</li> <li>Technical understanding of building services </li> <li>Excellent communication skills - builds strong relationships within the team and across the contract. Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills</li> <li>Highly detailed, conscientious and delivery focused</li> <li>Excellent organisational ability with superior time management skills and the capacity to work independently to deliver results with initiative, responsibility and discretion</li> <li>Demonstrates a flexible approach to work, is self-motivated with the ability to juggle multiple priorities</li> <li>Excellent IT skills, particularly in MS Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint and Word.</li> <li>Concept Evolution or CAFM experience is desirable, however full training will be provided</li> <li>Able to understand purchasing systems </li> <li>Attention to detail </li> <li>Able to communicate well with the various parties involved with the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance i.e. in-house supervisors and maintenance staff, contractors, clients, Facilities colleagues in Serco, UHSB and the Trust.</li></ul>What we offer <ul> <li>Up to 6% contributory pension scheme. </li> <li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. </li> <li>A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Simply Health Plans, and more. </li> <li>Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure, and Hospitality discounts. </li> <li>A fantastic culture and supportive team where you'll get the chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion. </li> <li>Company discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships. </li> <li>Interesting and enjoyable work. </li> <li>Committed to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities. </li></ul>About Serco At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone. By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks - SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT &amp; Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging. Apply Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Silver Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000. At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the 'Ban the Box' pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.

Estates Co-ordinator

The Vacancy West Berkshire Homeless Service provides support to adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness across two locations, each are tailored to meet the needs of the clients. Our aim is to provide person-centred support to our clients, empowering them to gain the life skills they require to move on to more independent living. If you love working with people and are looking for a role where you can make a real 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 will 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 nights and/or 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

Are you passionate about ensuring the safety of residents and making a real difference in your community? We are seeking a dedicated Building Safety Manager to take a pivotal role in maintaining the highest safety standards across our housing portfolio. As the Building Safety Manager, you will be the key point of contact for all matters related to building safety within our residential properties. Working as part of our dynamic Property Services Compliance Team, you will oversee vital safety inspections and document audits across a diverse range of properties, including:<ul> <li>5803 tenanted Council-owned homes</li> <li>3 high-rise tower blocks</li> <li>15 medium-rise blocks of flats</li> <li>388 low-rise blocks of flats</li> </ul>Collaboration is key in this role. You'll work closely with our Fire Safety Manager, Health and Safety Manager, Compliance Technical Officers, Asbestos Officer, FRA Carpenters, and Compliance Officer to ensure the Council meets its statutory compliance obligations. If you're ready to apply your expertise to enhance the safety and wellbeing of residents, we want to hear from you! About the role In this role, you will lead on all technical aspects of the Building Safety Act 2022 and Social Housing (Regulations) Act 2023 consumer standards regarding health and safety disciplines. Your responsibilities will include reviewing assessment actions received by the department and developing a robust programme of assurance. Working in partnership with the Compliance Team, you will ensure that work orders are efficiently raised to external contractors to complete remedial works and uphold compliance obligations across key areas such as: <ol> <li>Water Risk Assessments</li> <li>Lift Inspections and Maintenance</li> <li>Electrical Safety</li> <li>Gas Safety</li> <li>Mansafe Systems</li> <li>Lightning Conductors</li> </ol> Key Accountabilities are<ul> <li>Support the Compliance Team Manager.</li> <li>Review and amend the Policy for Building Safety and Compliance Assessments.</li> <li>Review, development and maintain the systems for Building Safety Management.</li> <li>Review the completion of the Building Assessment programme. Including the validation of the statutory assessments and competency of appointment of Specialist contractors for the completion of Building Safety remedial works.</li> <li>Create reports on progress to be compliant in relation to Building Safety works</li> <li>Plan and support Building Safety Information for residents within our High Rise Buildings.</li> <li>Point of contact for the Royal Berkshire Fire Rescue Service Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service.</li> <li>Review of Building Safety Measures following a report of a Fire in a Housing building.</li> <li>Escalation of non-conformities to service colleagues</li> <li>Act as subject matter expert (Building Safety) to, Project Managers and building surveyors to ensure effective delivery of the programme.</li> <li>Engage with key stakeholders and ensure effective communication and involvement with project activity.</li> <li>Track all related project activity including monitoring against Building Safety targets against Industry specifications and British Standards.</li> <li>Taking action to address risks including escalating risks and taking action to eliminate reduce or delay risk.</li> <li>Escalate risks and issues which may impact any aspects of performance or the Council's reputation. </li> </ul>You'll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you'll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this: Work Together as one team - champion and inspire a culture which ensures that all employees across the organisation work together to provide excellent outcomes for Reading Drive Efficiency - create an environment in which resources are used efficiently and employees' skills are developed and used effectively Be Ambitious - aspire to deliver excellence and inspire and support others to reach their potential Make a Difference to Reading - inspire a culture in which the customer is the focus and where change is welcomed as an opportunity About you The ideal candidate will need to be front facing so will have to be able to engage with internal and external stakeholders at all levels and able to demonstrate change management experience. Essential Skills and Experience:<ul> <li>Knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., H&amp;S at Work, CDM, Fire Safety).</li> <li>Experience managing budgets, resources, and high-rise buildings.</li> <li>Strong risk management understanding and project management experience.</li> <li>Proficiency in office software (word processing, spreadsheets).</li> <li>Problem-solving and prioritisation skills in high-pressure environments.</li> <li>Experience in tendering works.</li> </ul>Skills &amp; Competencies:<ul> <li>Understanding of building structures, systems, and maintenance.</li> <li>Strong technical risk management knowledge.</li> <li>Leadership, communication, and planning skills.</li> <li>Commitment to ethics, professionalism, and standards.</li> <li>Ability to prepare reports and coordinate complex activities.</li> <li>Skilled in negotiation, change management, and strategic thinking.</li> <li>Excellent analytical and decision-making abilities.</li> </ul>Specific requirements<ul> <li>Must have a minimum of HNC, with IFE, IOSH or equivalent professional qualification</li> </ul>in Building Surveying<ul> <li>Full UK driving license</li> </ul>Our offer We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you'll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment. A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:<ul> <li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li> <li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li> <li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted, and a salary sacrifice scheme to help lower the cost of your nursery fees</li> <li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li> <li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li> </ul>To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please email: Charles Hahn, Compliance Team Manager &amp; AP <a href="mailto:charles.hahn@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">charles.hahn@reading.gov.uk</a> Closing Date: 6 May 2025 Interview Date: 13 May 2025 Interview Process: TBC Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.

Building Safety Manager

Company Description United Living is a leading infrastructure, construction, and property services company in the UK. We help our customers and the communities they serve benefit from resilient infrastructure, affordable homes, and improved living spaces that are fit for the future. Our mission is to be the partner and employer of choice for designing, building, maintaining, and connecting communities and critical infrastructure, to create a more sustainable and inclusive society. United Living Group is comprised of four complementary businesses, all dedicated to realising our vision of creating a connected, sustainable future: Property Services - We revitalise homes and communities through the regeneration of living spaces, breathing new life into neighbourhoods. From delivering large programmes of work for social housing providers, to ensuring the highest building safety standards, we provide a range of services for public sector clients. Job Description As a vital member of our team, you will make a genuine difference to the lives of the people we work with, and can seize the opportunity to develop your career in property services. As an experienced Resident Liaison Officer you will be a visible point of contact for customers, engaging through newsletters, meetings, visits and open days. You will ensure residents are aware of the works processes and communicate updates / changes accordingly. In addition you will coordinate handover of keys to site teams and provide a high standard of customer aftercare, ensuring works are completed satisfactorily and managing expectations between residents, the client and our operations teams. Qualifications With the confidence to manage sometimes difficult situations, as Resident Liaison Officer you will be a naturally excellent communicator who can work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders. We are ideally looking for somebody who has worked for a Contractor or in a client-side resident liaison / community engagement role, preferably within planned / reactive maintenance or asset management. You will be resilient under pressure and understand the need for discretion and respect in a public facing role. You must have a UK driving licence, and own your car. Additional Information If you are a Resident Liaison Officer seeking a dynamic and diverse work environment, we're offering: <ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits package</li><li>Opportunities for career progression aligned with the company's growth</li><li>Immediate interview for qualified candidates</li></ul>How to Apply: If you are ready to be part of our expanding team and contribute to our success, apply today for immediate consideration. Join us on this exciting journey of growth and innovation! As a business United Living prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if we require support. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable.

Resident Liaison Officer

37 hours per week - Fixed term for 23 months Are you a Senior Social Worker with experience working with rough sleepers or the homeless? We are seeking a dedicated and creative Senior Social Worker to join our team, focused on providing assertive outreach and tailored support to individuals facing homelessness. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. About the Role: This Senior Social Worker roles involves working to support individuals with complex needs, including those who are rough sleeping or residing in homelessness support services. You will be part of the Advice and Wellbeing Hub team but working in partnership with the Homelessness Teams. This role plays a crucial part in breaking the cycle of rough sleeping, where individuals are placed in 24/7 supported accommodation (such as the Pods or Salvation Army) only to be evicted due to unmanaged behaviours like hoarding, poor personal care, aggression, or mental health issues. By providing the right interventions, non-statutory commissioned services are able to manage these behaviours and support individuals in making progress towards a positive move-on, helping them sustain housing and work towards long-term stability. You will need to be based within commuting distance of Reading due to the nature of the role, which involves regular outreach, in-reach, and collaboration with local homelessness support services and housing providers. The role involves you undertaking work using the Conversation Counts model, working on prevention and early support. Using your social work expertise, you will conduct Care Act assessments, safeguarding investigations, risk assessments and Mental Capacity assessments, as well as facilitate best interest meetings. Key Responsibilities:<ul> <li>Manage a smaller, targeted caseload to offer more responsive support to individuals with complex needs.</li> <li>Conduct outreach shifts to build relationships with clients, encouraging engagement with assessments and support.</li> <li>Work in-reach within homelessness support services (Pods, Nova, Salvation Army, Launchpad, YMCA) to engage clients and build partnerships, while also upskilling staff.</li> <li>Co-locate with rough sleeping outreach services and commissioned homelessness support teams to assess and offer tailored support to clients who struggle with traditional service models.</li> <li>Explore innovative ways to assess and offer ASC support, focusing on sustaining tenancies and avoiding unnecessary reliance on ASC alternatives.</li> <li>Ensure that assessments are not closed prematurely and help clients move away from complex lifestyles by implementing appropriate ASC interventions.</li> </ul>This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and experience in Adult Social Care, delivering high-quality, person-centred interventions to individuals in their own homes. You will be part of a friendly and supportive team committed to making a meaningful difference in people's lives. About You:<ul> <li>A Social Work England registration and a recognised Social Work qualification.</li> <li>You'll have a strong background in social work or related fields, with a deep understanding of homelessness, mental health, and substance use challenges.</li> <li>You'll be comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced environments and will use your creativity and problem-solving skills to engage with clients who have traditionally struggled to access services.</li> <li>Your communication and relationship-building skills will be key to success, as you work alongside housing providers, support services, and healthcare professionals to achieve the best outcomes for vulnerable individuals.</li> </ul>You will work within the legal framework provided by the statute, guidance, policies and procedures. We offer excellent support, supervision and induction. You will need to have:<ul> <li>A degree or equivalent in Social Work</li> <li>Registration with Social work England</li> <li>Understanding of the Care Act 2014</li> </ul>You will have access to our Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth with opportunities to learn and develop new clinical skills, helping you to build your Continuing Professional Development portfolio, extending your skills and supporting you to grow as a social worker. We work closely with our colleagues in Reading Borough Council, Health Professionals, Voluntary and Charity colleagues to facilitate the best possible outcomes for those people we support. You'll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you'll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this: Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance - striving to be even better - and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed Our offer A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:<ul> <li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li> <li>Maternity, adoption, parental and sick pay</li> <li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities </li> <li>Access to a range of training and learning opportunities to help you develop</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li> <li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted,</li> <li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li> <li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li> <li>Salary sacrifice scheme for Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) to help you save for your retirement.</li> </ul>If you would like to find out more about this role please contact Caroline Marsh - Team Manager on 0118 937 3672, <a href="mailto:caroline.marsh@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">caroline.marsh@reading.gov.uk</a> Closing date: Applications will be reviewed upon submission Interview date: TBA Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Visit: <a href="http://www.moretoreading.co.uk" target="_blank">www.moretoreading.co.uk</a> to find out more about Reading's Community &amp; Adult Social Care Services. It's a chance to hear from the people who already work here and why they have chosen Reading as their professional destination.

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