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Job Introduction An exciting opportunity to join a team of dedicated social care practitioners and work jointly with partner agencies to support those who are homeless. The Homeless Intervention Team have the following criteria - <ul><li>Aged 18 or over </li><li>Requiring single or couple occupancy accommodation </li><li>Appear to have care and/or support needs which would benefit from further assessment or intervention from ASC to contribute to sustainable accommodation or relief of homelessness </li><li>Not currently open to another Adult Social Care (ASC) team or Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) </li><li>Open to the Housing Team with an active homelessness relief or prevention duty (Housing Act 1996), or are a verified rough sleeper (with or without an open duty under the Housing Act 1996)</li></ul>The team sit within Statutory Services and under the Safeguarding Adults Statutory Service. The team work alongside partner agencies to undertake S42 Enquiries and Care Act Assessments. MAIN PURPOSE <ul><li>To work as part of a team of Social Workers, Social Care Practitioners, and other professionals, delivering high quality relationship and strengths-based interventions to people and families.</li><li>To manage a workload of people within our statutory, legal and policy frameworks, professional standards (Social Work England) and our practice standards.</li><li>To work in partnership with people, families, and colleagues across the system to contribute to the delivery and development of the high-quality services provided by Adult Social Care.</li><li>To work in a way that is consistent with our corporate standards, priorities, strategy, values, and behaviours.</li></ul>MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES To discharge the relevant statutory duties and BCP Council service objectives which relate to adult social care under the supervision, guidance, and direction of the relevant manager. To manage a workload appropriate to the primary function of the team, acting as the allocated practitioner or 'lead professional', where appropriate. To undertake appropriate strengths-based assessments, and participate in multi-agency, multi-disciplinary working, whilst taking a person-centred approach. To ensure that people are at the centre of their assessments and support plans and that all people and families are fully enabled to participate in planning and decision making concerning their own lives. To ensure that any complaints are managed in line with policy and procedure and that people and families have access to and are enabled to use available advocacy services. To participate in and contribute to the continuous improvement and development of our Adult Social Care Services, including providing mentoring, oversight and support to other professionals. To make, under the guidance of an appropriate manager, clear evidence based professional and financial decisions in accordance with policies and procedures. To ensure that work undertaken meets expectations as outlined in our quality assurance and performance management systems and practice standards. To co-design and implement individual support plans, with the person, their family and /or support systems. To undertake direct work with individual people and their families as part of an agreed plan, and within this promoting their health and wellbeing. To be the 'Lead Professional' for every person you work with ensuring timely, effective and efficient assessment, plan, management, and delivery of services to people and families. Where appropriate, chair professional and formal meetings in relation to people, e.g. multi-disciplinary meetings, conferences and where appropriate safeguarding and best interest meetings. Contribute to team's duty rotas, ensuring that people, professionals, and other members of the public are responded to appropriately and promptly. Be part of the team, participating in team meetings and supporting colleagues. Where qualified as an Approved Mental Health Practitioner, undertake Mental Health Act Assessments in accordance with statutory guidance. Maintain and further develop professional knowledge and skills through continuous professional development, reflective practice, and other development opportunities. The expectation of BCP Council Social Care that all professionally qualified staff will undertake relevant training to meet the statutory responsibilities of the BCP Council in line with the Professional Capabilities Framework and any relevant Knowledge and Skills Statements. Maintain knowledge of relevant research, government guidance, legislation and best practice in relation to people and families, and the specialist service area to which appointed. In accordance with professional case recording standards, maintain case records on local information recording systems and ensure these records are maintained in line with legislative requirements and our best practice guidance, policy and procedure. As appropriate, contribute to the training and learning of qualified social workers, social work students, other professionals, or providers to promote knowledge and skills and our wider sector and profession. As appropriate and/or necessary support / supervise another colleague. Uphold and promote anti racist and anti-discriminatory practice with people, families, colleagues and communities. Undertake any other duties as may be required from time to time commensurate with the level of post. This job description is not exhaustive and reflects the type and range of tasks, responsibilities and outcomes associated with this post. For further information or a conversation about the role please contact Stacey Connors, Service Manager, Safeguarding Adults Statutory Service on 01202093501 or <a href="mailto:stacey.connors@bcpcouncil.gov.uk" target="_blank">stacey.connors@bcpcouncil.gov.uk</a>

Social Worker - Homeless Intervention Team

Job Introduction Housing Options Officer Want to help to help &amp; support people to resolve their housing problems? We are looking for enthusiastic Housing Options Officers to join our dynamic &amp; innovative team providing housing advice &amp; support to residents with housing problems. Experience of working with people in an advice or problem-solving capacity is required and we will offer opportunities for training and professional development. This role will challenge you every day to use your excellent customer service and problem-solving skills within a supportive and motivated team, helping people in often complex and difficult situations, including homelessness. This role involves working in an office, in the community and at home and requires face to face contact with customers. If you can: <ul><li>Communicate effectively, to really understand a customer's needs and how to help to resolve their housing situation</li><li>Have a holistic approach to problem solving customer needs</li><li>Manage a caseload effectively within competing demands </li><li>Collaborate with residents, other services and your colleagues &amp; help them to find a lasting solution to their problem</li><li>Understand homelessness prevention and support, proactively working to prevent housing crisis.</li></ul>Then we want to hear from you! Are you as passionate about helping people with housing problems as we are? Please use the job description and person specification to tell us how you would be suited to this role. Hybrid Working Opportunities and Flexible Working Available Candidates shortlisted will be invited to a half day assessment event. This will involve written and group exercises. For an informal discussion about this post please contact Jo Frend on 01202 127578 or <a href="mailto:jo.frend@bcpcouncil.gov.uk" target="_blank">jo.frend@bcpcouncil.gov.uk</a> This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for the role Previous applicants need not apply About BCP Council BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come. Our Benefits We offer an excellent benefits package for further details see our website As a result of the creation of BCP Council in 2019, we are working on simplifying our terms and conditions of service and will be creating a single pay structure which is to be applicable for all employees. It is important to us that we offer benefits that our colleagues value as part of their total employment package and we are reviewing these to make sure we have it right. We have been in a process of collective bargaining since 2019 and have positively worked forward to reach an agreed position with the unions for the new contractual offer. This has taken longer than we hoped and therefore we are having to consider all alternative avenues available to enable us to remove inequality in the organisation as a result of bringing together 3 councils. We are in the process of establishing a timescale for implementation, and all colleagues joining us will be included in these changes. We want to reassure everyone that whichever route is taken to reach the new terms and conditions, we can honour continuous service and there will not be any job reduction as a result of the implementation of Pay and Reward. If you have any questions at all about this process, please feel free to raise this with the hiring manager. DBS BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure &amp; Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details.

Housing Options Officer

Julian House is a charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. We run several projects and every year we help thousands of people out of homelessness, into employment, away from domestic abuse, and more. If you'd like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we're looking for! Job Role: Night Concierge (Women's Refuge) Salary:£24,260 per year Hours: 10:00 PM to 08:00 AM, on a 4 on 4 off basis Contract type: Permanent Location: Weymouth Additional information: <ul><li>Flexible rota-based working hours between 10:00 PM and 08:00 AM, including weekends and bank holidays.</li><li>Please note, due to the nature of this service, applications are open to women only, in accordance with the provisions of the Equality Act 2010.</li></ul>The Role: Haven is a warm and welcoming 6-bed refuge in the Weymouth area, providing a safe and supportive space for women who have experienced rough sleeping and face a range of challenges, including mental health struggles, substance misuse, and domestic violence. Our dedicated team is here 24/7, offering compassionate support to help women rebuild their lives and move towards independence. We're looking for a dedicated team member to provide an on-site presence at our supported accommodation, covering overnight and weekend shifts (10:00 PM - 8:00 AM). This is a lone-working role, ensuring the safety and security of the building and its occupants while also fostering positive relationships with the local community. You'll also be responsible for maintaining accurate records, such as occupancy stats and project logs, in line with quality standards. Flexibility is key, as you may be required to work at other locations within your designated area in the future. If you're passionate about helping others and making a positive change, this role is for you! Responsibilities include: <ul><li>Provide an on-site presence, which includes overnight waking cover as required by the service, to maintain the safety and security of the building, facilities and clients</li><li>Escalate critical incidents to the tier 2 on-call support</li><li>Supervise the entry and exit of the building, for the tenant's security and safety. </li><li>Maintain full and accurate logs of the events during the shifts</li><li>Ensure that administration is done promptly and to a high standard using the electronic case management systems, with detailed, concise and accurate records</li><li>Since job descriptions cannot be exhaustive; the post holder may be required to undertake other duties, which are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities</li></ul>Qualifications / Requirements: <ul><li>No experience required as full training will be provided, although previous work in either social housing or care would be beneficial </li></ul>There are many great reasons to join our team! <ul><li>Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators</li><li>Wellbeing related support and advice and up to 6 free counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment (pro-rata for part time staff) </li><li>30% staff discount at Julian House charity shops</li><li>20% staff discount at Julian House bike workshops</li><li>For all the fantastic and valuable work you'll be doing makes you eligible for the Blue Light Card which offers amazing discounts on thousands of brands</li><li>A generous and competitive pension scheme</li><li>Instant access to healthcare professionals and discounts on a variety of health treatments through our Simply Health Scheme</li><li>A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted</li><li>6 weekly Reflective Practice sessions from objective, external facilitators</li></ul>Our Ethos As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion &amp; Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter. If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. DBS Checks We welcome applications from people with lived experience. All applicants working with our clients will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from becoming an employee, the decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role. If you would like to discuss any convictions you may have, please contact the person named in the advert. All information will be dealt with according to our Data Protection Policy. Get in touch If you have any questions about the Night Concierge role, please get in touch with the team at <a href="mailto:recruitment@julianhouse.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@julianhouse.org.uk</a>. We look forward to speaking with you soon! Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies once the perfect candidate has been found. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible so that you don't miss out!

Night Concierge (Supported Housing - Female Only)

The Vacancy FULL TIME - 37hrs 5 week rolling rota - including Earlies, Lates and Weekends 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

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