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About Us Cottsway is a registered housing provider working in Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Worcestershire. We are the largest affordable housing provider in the district of West Oxfordshire. We own and manage over 5,800 homes ranging from flats and bungalows to family homes, for rent and Low-Cost Home Ownership (LCHO). We have over 12,000 customers. We have some of the strongest financial and governance ratings in the sector and we are committed to doing more to help people in housing need, with a robust development programme. We are proud to: • Reinvest our profits every year, not only to create more homes, but also to ensure our existing customer's homes are kept in great shape, with an in-house team of skilled tradespeople who carry out this work. • Put our customers at the heart of everything we do, with a dedicated team of housing, neighbourhood, financial and welfare officers to provide support where needed. • Be active in and bring social value to our local communities. Working for us Cottsway is a great place to work with a friendly, supportive and enthusiastic team dedicated to providing quality homes in thriving communities. We support and develop our people because we know that it is through them that we deliver the high standards of service that our customers say we provide. Based in the market town of Witney, we: • Offer competitive salaries and a range of benefits. • Support agile working. • Guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies. We are signed up to the Disability Confident Committed scheme. • Value people from a wide range of backgrounds and experience - whether you are an experienced housing professional or simply have an interest in working in our sector. About the role We are looking for an experienced housing professional to join our busy team at Cottsway delivering a comprehensive housing management service to our customers. You will report directly to the Tenancy and Neighbourhood Housing Manager and will be part of an established dedicated team of Neighbourhood Housing Officers. You will work in a mobile way, combining both home and office-based working alongside meeting customers in person to provide a tenancy and neighbourhood management service. You will ensure an excellent standard of service delivery and customer focus to a defined patch of mixed tenure properties. These will include rented general needs, independent living, shared ownership, and leasehold properties. You will be responsible for estate management including monitoring grounds maintenance and communal cleaning services, voids, new tenancy creations, (sign-ups), changes of tenancy, tenancy support and management, nuisance, and anti-social behaviour cases. Resident involvement, along with the handling of service charge queries from customers. What we are looking for: • To be successful you will have specialist knowledge and recent experience in housing and neighbourhood management, along with current knowledge of housing law relating to tenancy agreements and tenancy management. • Excellent customer service delivery and ability to communicate with a range of customers is essential, bringing diplomacy, sensitivity, and tact to handling challenging situations. • Resilience and able to manage conflicting priorities and a busy workload to a high standard. • Proven problem solving and decision-making skills. • Experience of using IT systems to record and analyse data. • A full driving licence with use of a vehicle is essential. A DBS check will be required for the successful applicant as part of our pre-employment checks. In return, we provide: • A pension scheme with a minimum employee contribution of 3%, matched by a generous employer contribution of up to 10%. • Holiday entitlement starting at 25 days rising to 28 days after 2 years, plus bank holidays. • A flexible working policy to support agile working. • A discounted corporate gym and swimming membership, electric vehicle lease scheme and Costco membership. For an informal chat about the position please call Ali Owens, Tenancy &amp; Neighbourhood Housing Manager, on 07583 675872. To apply please follow the link below: Interviews to be held week commencing 28 July 2025

Neighbourhood Housing Officer

Overview Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options. Our core values are 'Be open, be compassionate and be bold' and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential. We have an exciting opportunity for a Recovery Coordinator who has the skills and experience to assess and engage with our service users, ensuring that they access the right intervention at the right time, in a way that best meets their needs. Where: 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. 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>) If this sounds like you and you'd like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live, then we'd love to talk to you. Please note: This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level 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: 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

C&amp;SH Scheme Manager - Culverton Court About the role Are you passionate about making a difference and thrive in dynamic environments? Join us as an experienced Scheme Manager to review support plans, supervise staff, manage change, and bring creative ideas to enhance our service. Culverton Court is a property consisting of 24 purpose-built one-bedroom flats. The scheme was purpose-built to provide support for individuals living with a mental illness. It is located in the small town of Princes Risborough in Buckinghamshire, which provides access to many community opportunities for the people we support in order to develop individual personal goals. With the support of the staff that are located onsite 24/7, a plan is created considering a trauma-informed and psychologically informed environment (PIE). These are exciting times to join Hightown, with the imminent rollout of a new support plan and assessment tool (Nourish). As the Scheme Manager, you will be expected to lead with a positive approach to introduce change. Ideally, you will have experience of working in mental ill health and have a good understanding of best current practice and approaches. You will be flexible to ensure that a person-centred approach is offered that meets the needs of the individual rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. The Scheme has been rated as Excellent by PAMMs inspectors over a long period, and it will take a special leader to work alongside the experienced staff team to continue and expand on this performance. Experience of a multi-agency approach and joint working with other professionals to achieve the best outcomes is important. This includes the ability to challenge decisions that you do not agree with and suggest alternative solutions in a professional way. Knowledge of supporting individuals with autism, personality disorders, schizophrenia, and a wide range of clinical diagnoses without judgment would be beneficial, but full training will be provided. You will be responsible for managing the scheme rota and budgets and recruitment and induction of new staff.This role may also require managerial shifts covering the weekend where necessary to ensure full and consistent cover of all shifts. It is essential that you have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. We are keen to recruit an individual who shares and demonstrates our values, which are: <ul><li>Putting our residents and service users first</li><li>Treating people with respect, promoting independence and choice</li><li>Developing passionate and committed teams</li><li>Being cost effective without compromising standards or safety</li></ul>The benefits In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a considerable benefits package which includes: <ul><li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li><li>£33,054 pa for a 37.5 hour week</li><li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li><li>Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary</li><li>Annual salary and cost of living review</li><li>Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing</li><li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li><li>Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a £130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us</li><li>Friendly and supportive team environment</li><li>Employee assistance helpline</li><li>Mileage paid for car usage</li><li>Fully paid DBS</li></ul>Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS and references. We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer

Scheme Manager

Intensive Housing Management Worker Starting salary from £23,457.00 (negotiable depending upon experience) Contract type: Permanent, 36 hours per week including weekends. Location: Office based role - Oxford, OX4 Role Overview This is an exciting opportunity to join our Care and Support Team within a supported housing setting. You'll be working alongside one other Intensive Housing Management Worker to manage the health and safety of the building and to safeguard the clients that live here by answering clients enquiries and providing reactive support to those that are in crisis in the absence of the main support team. Key Responsibilities - Ensure that Health &amp; Safety checks are carried out by the team in accordance with A2Dominion's policies and procedures and that voids are kept to a minimum. - Ensure safeguarding policies are followed - Reception duties including answering the telephone, coordinating transport when necessary, updating appointment book and signing in &amp; out visitors and keys - Process voids and report/follow up repairs - Engage with external partners to ensure the best outcome for our residents - Ensure reporting documents are being completed - Work closely with the support team and housing officer to address any breaches of a client's license with the aim of preventing client evictions and focusing on tenancy sustainment - Report to the Senior Intensive Housing Management Worker (IHMW) to highlight any concerns regarding the running of the building that compromises the safety of the building, staff and the residents that live within it - Providing emotional support in a sensitive and empathetic manner, offering guidance in accordance with procedures and the boundaries of the job role More about you You won't necessarily have experience in this sector, as we recognise that transferrable skills and experience are just as valuable. We are specifically looking for candidates with the right skills and attitudes, who will demonstrate and promote our values of caring by nature, working better together and thinking for tomorrow. - Intermediate MS Office skills and willingness to learn new systems - Strong organisational and multi-tasking skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to remain calm under pressure - Ability to work independently and as part of a team, showing initiative and problem solving capabilities - Experience in Homelessness and/or substance misuse and/or mental health is preferred but not necessary - Able to remain calm and professional in challenging situations to reduce conflict About A2Dominion We are a UK housing association committed to a new vision - providing homes people love to live in. With over 38,000 homes in management across London and southern England, we provide a wide range of homes for social, affordable, and private rent, specialist services, as well as homes for sale and shared ownership. Our 70,000+ customers come from a diverse range of backgrounds with varying levels of income. We're here to provide them all with homes that are safe, high quality and sustainable. And with social housing roots going back eight decades, we continue to ensure that every penny of profit is reinvested into our charitable social purpose - delivering more homes and better services for customers. Choosing us is easy As an employee of A2Dominion, we want you to feel rewarded and have a choice of flexible benefits, salary exchange benefits, and rewards and discounts that work for you, wherever you are in your life. We offer a wide range of staff benefits. For this role, these include: - 25 days' holiday pro rata (Plus Bank Holidays) increasing up to 28 days with 3 years of service - Up to 8% contributory pension - Flexible working - Investment in your learning and development In addition, all permanent and fixed-term employees receive a generous annual allowance of up to £300 to use towards health and lifestyle benefits for both you and your family. We also operate a Cycle to Work Scheme whereby employees have access to cycling equipment throughout the year and can pay via monthly salary deductions. If you require a reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Team to request: <a href="mailto:resourcing@a2dominion.co.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@a2dominion.co.uk</a> A2Dominion Group is a Disability Confident Employer which means that we are committed to employing disabled people and will: actively look to attract and recruit disabled people, provide a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process, offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job, be flexible with assessing people so disabled applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate that they can do the job, make reasonable adjustments as required. At A2Dominion Group, we recognise the positive value of diversity, promote equality and inclusivity in our hiring processes. We always aim to recruit the person who is most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds - men and women, people of all ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, religions, and beliefs. Meeting the role requirements We recognise that some females will only apply for a role if they meet 100% of role requirements. If this sounds like you, we'd still encourage you to apply and also to arrange a call with one of our recruitment team to discuss your application further at <a href="mailto:recruitment@a2dominion.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@a2dominion.co.uk</a> A2Dominion are proud to be a family friendly employer Everyone is welcome at A2Dominion Group. We know that equality, diversity, and inclusivity make us better. We embrace the unique contributions of our people and seek to create a workplace where everyone feels like they belong. Find out why our people love working with us." Join us at A2Dominion, where your expertise will be integral to our recovery journey, creating lasting positive changes in the lives of our customers. If you possess the right motivation and drive to contribute to our recovery and change initiatives, we invite you to apply and be a crucial part of our team.

Intensive Housing Officer

Intensive Housing Management Worker Starting salary from £15,638 (negotiable depending upon experience) Contract type: Permanent, 24 hours per week including weekends. Location: Office based role - Oxford, OX4 Role Overview This is an exciting opportunity to join our Care and Support Team within a supported housing setting. You'll be working alongside one other Intensive Housing Management Worker to manage the health and safety of the building and to safeguard the clients that live here by answering clients enquiries and providing reactive support to those that are in crisis in the absence of the main support team. Key Responsibilities - Ensure that Health &amp; Safety checks are carried out by the team in accordance with A2Dominion's policies and procedures and that voids are kept to a minimum. - Ensure safeguarding policies are followed - Reception duties including answering the telephone, coordinating transport, updating the appointment book and signing in and out visitors and keys - Process voids and report/follow up repairs - Engage with external partners to ensure the best outcome for our residents - Ensure reporting documents are being completed - Work closely with the support team and housing officer to address any breaches of a client's license with the aim of preventing client evictions and focusing on tenancy sustainment - Report to the Senior Intensive Housing Management Worker (IHMW) to highlight any concerns regarding the running of the building that compromises the safety of the building, staff and the residents that live within it - Providing emotional support in a sensitive and empathetic manner, offering guidance in accordance with procedures and the boundaries of the job role More about you You won't necessarily have experience in this sector, as we recognise that transferrable skills and experience are just as valuable. We are specifically looking for candidates with the right skills and attitudes, who will demonstrate and promote our values of caring by nature, working better together and thinking for tomorrow. - Intermediate MS Office skills and willingness to learn new systems - Strong organisational and multi-tasking skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to remain calm under pressure - Ability to work independently and as part of a team, showing initiative and problem solving capabilities - Experience in Homelessness and/or substance misuse and/or mental health is preferred but not necessary - Able to remain calm and professional in challenging situations to reduce conflict About A2Dominion We are a UK housing association committed to a new vision - providing homes people love to live in. With over 38,000 homes in management across London and southern England, we provide a wide range of homes for social, affordable, and private rent, specialist services, as well as homes for sale and shared ownership. Our 70,000+ customers come from a diverse range of backgrounds with varying levels of income. We're here to provide them all with homes that are safe, high quality and sustainable. And with social housing roots going back eight decades, we continue to ensure that every penny of profit is reinvested into our charitable social purpose - delivering more homes and better services for customers. Choosing us is easy As an employee of A2Dominion, we want you to feel rewarded and have a choice of flexible benefits, salary exchange benefits, and rewards and discounts that work for you, wherever you are in your life. We offer a wide range of staff benefits. For this role, these include: - 25 days' holiday (Plus Bank Holidays) increasing up to 28 days with 3 years of service (pro rata) - Up to 8% contributory pension - Flexible working - Investment in your learning and development In addition, all permanent and fixed-term employees receive a generous annual allowance of up to £300 to use towards health and lifestyle benefits for both you and your family. We also operate a Cycle to Work Scheme whereby employees have access to cycling equipment throughout the year and can pay via monthly salary deductions. If you require a reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Team to request: <a href="mailto:resourcing@a2dominion.co.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@a2dominion.co.uk</a> A2Dominion Group is a Disability Confident Employer which means that we are committed to employing disabled people and will: actively look to attract and recruit disabled people, provide a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process, offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job, be flexible with assessing people so disabled applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate that they can do the job, make reasonable adjustments as required. At A2Dominion Group, we recognise the positive value of diversity, promote equality and inclusivity in our hiring processes. We always aim to recruit the person who is most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds - men and women, people of all ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, religions, and beliefs. Meeting the role requirements We recognise that some females will only apply for a role if they meet 100% of role requirements. If this sounds like you, we'd still encourage you to apply and also to arrange a call with one of our recruitment team to discuss your application further at <a href="mailto:recruitment@a2dominion.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@a2dominion.co.uk</a> A2Dominion are proud to be a family friendly employer Everyone is welcome at A2Dominion Group. We know that equality, diversity, and inclusivity make us better. We embrace the unique contributions of our people and seek to create a workplace where everyone feels like they belong. Find out why our people love working with us." Join us at A2Dominion, where your expertise will be integral to our recovery journey, creating lasting positive changes in the lives of our customers. If you possess the right motivation and drive to contribute to our recovery and change initiatives, we invite you to apply and be a crucial part of our team.

Intensive housing officer

The role Southern Housing is Seeking a Financial Inclusion Officer to join our Social Impact team. Do you have proven working experience and knowledge in an advisory role with extensive knowledge of a wide range of Government benefits, including completing applications for benefits, grants, appeals and funding? Do you have an understanding of the principals of budgeting for low-income families? If so, join us as a Financial Inclusion Officer and deliver a customer-focused financial inclusion service to help customers manage their finances and improve their financial capability avoiding legal action and potential eviction. The Financial Inclusion Team supports all of our Southern Housing residents. We deliver a customer focused service where we help to empower residents to sustain their tenancies, delivering both welfare benefits advice and money guidance support. We inform residents of their welfare rights with the aim to ensure they are receiving all the benefits they are entitled to and support residents with possible grant applications. Working closely with Income/Housing Teams, you will review pre-eviction cases ensuring appropriate support has been offered prior to action. Providing advice and assistance to customers, helping them to find solutions to difficulties with claiming benefits, multiple debts and poverty will also be an important part of this role. You will also ensure good standards of case management are maintained on the relevant Financial Inclusion/Income and CD, computer systems, recording all notes/action clearly, accurately and appropriately. Location We can offer a hybrid working arrangement for this full-time, position - you will be able to split your time between working from home and from our offices in Farringdon or Croydon. What you will need <ul> <li>Extensive knowledge of a wide range of benefits (including welfare reform) together with excellent knowledge of working an advisory role </li> <li>Experience of handling case work and referring to relevant organisations</li> <li>Understanding the principals of budgeting for low-income families</li> <li>Communicate effectively and concisely, displaying good interpersonal skills in multiple modes (phone, face-to-face, emails and in writing) using customer friendly language.</li> <li>Able to build collaborative relationships and work productively with other departments and external bodies.</li> <li>Able to develop partnership working with other agencies to generate effective solutions to problems.</li> <li>Firm knowledge of MRI housing &amp; CRM Systems</li></ul>The role will work with a range of residents and colleagues, so a positive approach to collaborative team working is essential. You'll need to live our one team culture. If this sounds like you, we look forward to receiving your application. In your supporting statement, please address how you meet each of the above criteria providing real examples. Closing Date: 13th July 2025 at 23:59 Shortlist: W/C 14th July 2025 Interviews: W/C 21st July 2025 Applying for roles with us About us At Southern Housing, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we give over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own!We also understand the difference that safe, secure, and affordable homes can make to people's lives. A career at Southern Housing will allow you to make a difference every day you come to work. Working in the housing sector with us will bring fresh challenges and give you the opportunity to grow and develop, too. What's in it for you Pension Life assurance Healthcare cash plan Eyecare &amp; dental Birthday leave Retailers discounts Cycle to work Buy &amp; sell annual leave Season ticket loan In-house academy &amp; career development Flexible working Inclusion &amp; Diversity We work hard to create a diverse and inclusive culture and environment where people are respected for who they are. Encouraging inclusion is not just about protected characteristics, it's about celebrating differences of thought, opinion, experience and perspective of each individual. We're all different in our own way and we want our colleagues to feel comfortable, that they belong, and are safe to be themselves at work, without fear of being judged or excluded, but valued for their contribution to our One Team approach.

Financial Inclusion Officer

Job Title: House manager Job Location: Frys Court Oxford Salary: £14,054 -£16,918 dependent on experience millage only Contract type: Permanent Working hours: 20 hours across 3 days About the role <ul><li>To ensure the delivery of high-quality holistic housing services across GreenSquareAccord extra care accommodation. Including manging compliance with health and safety legislation</li><li>To work with housing, maintenance and other GreenSquareAccord staff, as well as external care providers to help residents achieve an independent and positive life and to enhance the environment and communities within schemes.</li><li>To assist in the overall management of the services within GreenSquareAccord extra care housing.</li><li>To provide an excellent Housing Management service to all GreenSquareAccord Customers. This includes Management of income and arrears voids and lettings and general housing management issues.</li></ul> Please note that if you are successful in this role, we will require a DBS check to be completed. Further details will be sent following offer. About you <ul><li>Ability to communicate and work with internal and external customers, stakeholders and colleagues at all levels.</li><li>Experience of working in stressful environments and diffusing, mediating and calming situations and emotional, difficult or distressed people.</li><li>Good working knowledge and expeirence of using Microsoft Office sortware such as Outlook, Word, Excel and powerpoint.</li><li>High level of IT - housing management information Systems</li><li>Ability to plan, organise and successfully execute multiple tasks simultaneously with timeliness and accuracy.</li><li>Experience in working with vulnerable people desirable in housing or supported housing</li><li>Car driver with access to a vehicle</li></ul>About us We are GSA, we provide affordable homes and services that create a foundation from which people in our communities can thrive. We own and manage 25,000 homes in diverse communities across the West Midlands and Southwest. Everyone deserves a home, it`s a place from which we build our future, we thrive at home. We are proud to play an active role in dealing with the consequences of the housing crisis, by providing affordable homes for people in our communities who need them most. Often a home is all someone needs, but when our customers need more, we offer a range of services, including care, money advice and coaching to support them. We also provide care and support to some of the most vulnerable people in society. This includes support for people who are homeless, experiencing domestic violence or are part of the criminal justice system. The GSA Way We know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. To help us make a difference, together, we created the GSA Way. A culture we commit to, aspire to, and live and breathe. Commitments and behaviours which together make our organisation what it is. Our five core commitments are: <ul><li>We believe our customer is everything</li><li>We are one team</li><li>We are supportive and caring</li><li>We are business-minded for social purpose</li><li>We are curious and ambitious.</li></ul>You can read more about the GSA Way in our recruitment pack. Benefits In support and recognition of our colleagues who will help us deliver our employer strategy, we offer a fantastic benefits package. This includes: <ul><li>25 days annual holiday entitlement</li><li>A defined contribution pension scheme.</li><li>Trust based flexible working and a Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).</li><li>Two days paid volunteering leave per year</li><li>Buying and selling of annual leave</li><li>Opt-in health cash plan with cover on eye test and glasses, Dental, therapy and much more!</li></ul>All individuals who apply to work at GreenSquareAccord are considered on their merits in line with our Diversity and Inclusion strategy and policy. GreenSquareAccord are a Disability Confident Employer therefore we actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and try to provide access, adjustments, equipment or other practical support where required. All applicants with a disability who meet the `essential eligibility criteria` for the role, as detailed in the job description, are guaranteed an interview. If you need any assistance, adjustments or adaptations throughout our selection processes please let us know.

House Manager

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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