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About The Role Role: Affordable Housing Enabling Officer Location: Hybrid (Chorley and South Ribble) Contract: Full time (36.15 hours per week) / Fixed Term Contract (24 months) Salary: £40,476 - £42,708 plus 6% car allowance Closing Date: 25 March 2025 Are you a housing professional with experience in affordable housing enabling and delivery? Are you passionate about social housing and have the skills in influencing and engaging stakeholders to bring them onboard with solutions to deliver the homes needed to meet our local needs? Working across Chorley and South Ribble, this new post has been created to drive up affordable housing delivery, working with our RPs, developers and other key partners. What you'll be getting up to <ul> <li>Develop new ways to ensure we are maximising developer contributions for affordable housing , delivering new homes of the right type and tenure to meet our communities' needs.</li> <li>Establish strategic relationships with our developing RPs and develop effective mechanisms for monitoring and supporting the overall programme for affordable housing across the two boroughs</li> <li>Work closely with colleagues across teams within the two Councils to develop a strong knowledge base of existing affordable housing stock , how its allocated and establish systems for ensuring lets are compliant with legal agreements and ensure our customers are benefitting.</li> <li>Lead on key strategic projects including the review of the RP Framework (Chorley) and also support the development of key housing strategies and planning policies.</li> <li>Support the operation of the Councils' Low-Cost Home Ownership Schemes</li></ul>Who we're looking for <ul> <li>An experienced housing professional (ideally a Chartered Member of the CIH or equivalent ), with excellent understand in the mechanisms for affordable housing enabling, including the planning process and also Homes England capital programme. The postholder will have strong communication skills with the ability to seek out solutions and promote the value to be gained in social housing delivery</li></ul>Other requirements <ul> <li>This role requires some travel around our boroughs. You should have a valid driving licence or the equivalent mobility. </li></ul>Our Benefits <ul> <li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (and Christmas shutdown)</li> <li>Hybrid/agile working from day one</li> <li>Local Government pension</li> <li>Healthcare Cash Plan for cash back on health treatments </li> <li>Cashback website access for savings on brands you love</li> <li>Volunteering days</li> <li>Free parking</li> <li>Car Allowance</li></ul>Many of our colleagues work flexibly for us. We're always open to conversations around different working arrangements. If you're interested in part-time, compressed hours or any other working arrangement, please get in touch with us through the "Contact Us" form on our careers website. About Us Chorley Council is dedicated to providing first-class services and promoting the well-being of the local community. Our staff are our greatest resource, at the heart of everything we do, and are crucial to the delivery of excellent services for our residents. At Chorley Council, we're always striving to make our borough the best to live, work and visit. Working Together We share a number of our services with South Ribble Borough Council. This allows for improved resilience across both councils and provides numerous benefits to our operations. Whilst some staff and back-end processes are shared between the Councils, both Councils still retain sovereignty and have separate strategies and corporate plans. Additional information Applicants are advised to apply early. We reserve the right to close a vacancy prior to the closing date. Equal Opportunities We believe that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to the elimination of unfair and unlawful discrimination and prejudice in all our policies, procedures, and practices. We're committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes making adjustments for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process, please contact us via the "Contact Us" page on our website. If you are disabled or your last employer was the armed forces, and you meet all the essential criteria of a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Affordable Housing Enabling Officer

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees. Important Notice: The earliest start date for this position is 7th April. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming the right candidate to our team. More about your role An opportunity has become available working within our Community Safety Team. The post holder will specialise in managing anti-social behaviour cases, including tenancy fraud and domestic abuse, and will play a key part in protecting our communities. The successful candidate will work closely with a range of external partners, including safeguarding teams and local policing teams, to ensure we deliver the highest standard of service. Your role will include conducting and preparing legal paperwork for the organisation by gathering appropriate evidence, issuing of court applications and legal advocacy which you will receive full guidance and training on. You may be given the opportunity to take responsibility for the enforcement of tenancy conditions and challenge community safety issues which may arise including the investigation of anti-social behaviour complaints. This ensures that the company's assets are maintained, and our neighbourhoods continue to be a safe and pleasant place to live. The essential criteria for this role is listed below. <ul> <li>Experience of dealing with anti-social Behaviour </li> </ul> <ul> <li>good understanding of housing act and anti-social behaviour </li> </ul> <ul> <li>experience of handling an anti-social behaviour case load </li> </ul>You will be covering Preston and surrounding areas, applicant will need to be prepared to travel when required. Please note: Due to the nature of the role you will need a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle. Mileage and travel expenses will be paid in line with group policy. For more information please download our job profile available on our website. More about you To be considered for this role, it is essential that you will have experience in housing management and/or a good understanding of tenancy agreements, housing law, and DA case management. Experience managing anti-social behaviour would be a distinct advantage. However, it is imperative that you have a genuine passion for the housing sector and supportive vulnerable people. You should have the proven ability to manage your own workload and be able to work effectively and efficiently using your own initiative. Attention to detail is critical in order to be successful in this role. It is essential that you have excellent communication skills to support customer relations both internally and externally and able to demonstrate your ability to create effective relationships with colleagues and external agencies. Please note, this role is subject to a basic DBS check. Benefits We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include: <ul> <li>Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Pension with matched contributions up to 7% </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Excellent holiday package - up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Cashback plan for healthcare costs - up to £500 saving per year </li> </ul> <ul> <li>A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2% </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Training and development </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more </li> </ul>

Community Safety Manager

Job Description About the role We have an exciting opportunity for a Customer Engagement Officer to join our Customer Experience Team, the individual can be based in our Oldham, Bristol, London or Milton Keynes office. This is a full-time permanent position, working Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week. We offer a hybrid working style, three days in the office and two days remote. Reporting to our Customer Experience Manager, you will deliver engagement strategies and projects ensuring our residents are fully supported and their voices are heard. We are looking for a person-centred individual who will manage projects to collate and examine information gathered through our engagement activities. This will include developing, maintaining, and monitoring resident feedback tools and methodologies. The role will require you to travel to attend meetings or when hosting workshops or focus groups across the areas we serve. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is beneficial however not compulsory as travel is expensed and we encourage travel via trains. What we're looking for We're a customer-focused organisation so we know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. We are looking for someone who will implement creative and innovative resident engagement opportunities, including in-person and virtual engagement. You'll not only have experience in engagement activities, but you'll also have project management experience and a willingness to go the extra mile to get the job done. You'll also be able to demonstrate: <ul> <li>Experience in planning and conducting customer research activities such as focus groups and other qualitative research projects.</li> <li>Proven experience in research and analysis support and able to communicate findings through presentations and reports to support changes to operational practises and improve services.</li> <li>Proven ability to apply project management tools and methodologies.</li> <li>Proven ability to communicate effectively and professionally with customers.</li> <li>Proven ability to build excellent working relationships with teams across functions and specialisms.</li> <li>Excellent knowledge and extensive experience of using Microsoft Office packages, and IT systems.</li></ul>Desirable: <ul> <li>Knowledge of housing regulation and the National Tenant Engagement Standards</li> <li>A certified housing qualification</li> <li>Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle.</li></ul>Essential Qualifications: <ul> <li>Educated to Level 2 in English &amp; Maths (Grade 4, GCSE grade C or above, or the equivalent).</li></ul>To find out more about the key responsibilities of the role and to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached role profile. About Us The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for around 140,000 customers nationwide. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our customers, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services. The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Customer Engagement Officer

Job Introduction So.... What is this role exactly? Due to retirement, we have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Project Officer at Coops Foyer - supported accommodation for young people aged 16-25. The role is based at Coops Foyer in Wigan Town Centre and will move over to our new Wigan Foyer, also based in Wigan Town centre when the innovative development is completed in the next year. Coops Foyer is accredited with the Foyer Federation meaning we take an asset-based approach, called Advantaged Thinking, in all the work we do; encouraging young people experiencing homelessness to aim high, dream big and fulfil their ambitions. We want to recruit as Project Officer as passionate about this as us. What will my working week look like? Project Officers work on a 3 week rolling rota - Week A: 8am-4pm Week B: 11am-7pm Week C: 12noon-8pm, and are part of a multidisciplinary team on site supporting the young people who can live with us for a maximum of 2 years. The role includes some element of lone working, but only for short periods of time. Every day is different; you could be delivering 121 support sessions on life skills, reviewing an action plan, supporting a young person to a medical appointment, contributing to a multi-agency meeting or facilitating group activities as part of the learning programme. What will I be responsible for doing? First and foremost, you will be providing key worker support to our young people. Working through support and action plans with them, in order for them to develop the life skills necessary to move on and live independently in the community. One of the great things about this role is being able to bring your own personality. Our young people come from a wide range of backgrounds and we try to mirror that in our staff team. And what would make me stand out from the crowd? To be a successful asa Project Officer, here at YHG, you will have.... <ul><li>An ability to engage with a range of young people</li><li>A tenacity in seeking the best outcomes for young people</li></ul>Ideally you will be <ul><li>Innovative and creative in your ways of working </li><li>Resilient and flexible in dealing with others</li></ul>This role is really suited to someone who likes to manage their own diary and caseload, and enjoys interacting with lots of people on a daily basis. For more detail on the role, please review the role profile available by visiting the vacancy on our website - <a href="http://www.yourhousinggroup.co.uk/careers" target="_blank">www.yourhousinggroup.co.uk/careers</a> And who are Your Housing Group? Your Housing Group is a registered social landlord helping people at every stage of life to live in quality homes they can afford. As one of the North's sector-leading landlords, we are proud to play our role in tackling the UK's housing crisis by continually reinvesting in our 29,000 properties and tailoring our services to meet the diverse needs of our customers. We also build over 1,000 new homes each year. We're an employer of choice, over 88% of colleagues here recommend us as a 'great place to work'. That all sounds great, what's in it for me? In return we offer £23,216 for a 35 hour week, and 25 days annual leave (holidays also increase with time served) plus Bank Holidays, but our employee deal offers much more than just a competitive salary and holiday allowance. Although you are based at Coops Foyer you will have access to Youggle House - our wellbeing, social, collaboration and meeting space in Birchwood, Warrington - you may be asked to travel to Youggle House to meet up with your wider team. On top of this, we'll provide you with a great benefits package, including a contributory pension where we match whatever you choose to contribute (up to 8%), an advanced level Healthcare cash plan through BHSF, that doesn't just provide dental and optician cashback but also health and wellbeing benefits (such as 24/7 GP Access, money back from prescriptions and alternative therapy treatments) and an amazing discount scheme that gives you access to half price cinema tickets, subsidised gym memberships and a huge range of discounts with some of the biggest high street and online names. For more of our great benefits, please review the benefits information sheet available by visiting the vacancy on our website - <a href="http://www.yourhousinggroup.co.uk/careers" target="_blank">www.yourhousinggroup.co.uk/careers</a>. This role also offers genuine progression opportunities, with staff previously progressing into roles such as Learning and Support Officer, Accommodation and Support Officer, Tenancy Management Officer; and both the Foyer Manager and Deputy Manager started their careers as Project Officers. If you want to take your first step into a career supporting young people to achieve, then we would love to hear from you! This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and will require the post holder to carry out 'Regulated Activity' as defined under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006. Therefore, as part of Your Housing Group's pre-employment checks, successful applicants will be required to complete a satisfactory Enhanced DBS with barred list(s) check. Closing Date: 14th March 2025 We review applications as they're received and reserve the right to close this advert early; if you're interested, please apply ASAP to avoid disappointment. Your Housing Group values diversity and encourages applications from all communities. Your Housing Group operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicants who declare they have a disability, if these applicants meet the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview. Your Housing Group welcomes applications from our customers, however, access to confidential information and probity will be explored to determine whether there is a potential conflict of interest or security issue present which may prevent the Group from being able to proceed with the application.YHG1 Your Housing Group

Project Officer

Job Introduction Job Title: Tenancy Management Officer Salary: £28,000 - £30,395 Contract: Permanent Location: Regional Weekly Hours: 35 So.... What is this role exactly? We have an exciting opportunity for a Tenancy Management Officer to Lead on the delivery of an end-to-end generic tenancy management and safety compliance service across Your Housing Groups six high risk tower blocks in Liverpool, that is both brilliant and customer centric. What will my working week look like? Living locally in or around Liverpool you will travel around your 'patch' with the freedom to manage your diary around your customer visits and stakeholder meetings. You will also be required to visit our Head Office in Birchwood, Warrington (WA3 7QH), for meetings and training as and when required. What will I be responsible for doing? First and foremost, you will be working independently, taking the lead on the delivery of a first class, end-to-end customer focused tenancy management service. One of the great things about this role is you will have the flexibility to manage your own diary, choose a suitable working location that works for you and your customer base and be able to influence how our estates and neighbourhoods look and feel. It's a very rewarding and exciting time to join Your Housing Group! And what would make me stand out from the crowd? To be a successful as a Tenancy Management Officer here at YHG, you will have... <ul><li>Knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework of social housing and property / tenancy management</li><li>Good knowledge of best practice in safeguarding adults and safeguarding children</li><li>A good level of understanding of Housing Management and relevant Housing services</li></ul><ul><li>Good knowledge of legislation and regulation in respect of building safety and fire prevention. </li></ul>Ideally, you will... <ul><li>Have a passion for delivering consistently high levels of customer service and making a positive difference to our customers lives.</li><li>Be a real team player, working closely with colleagues within your own team and cross department decisions.</li></ul>This role is really suited to someone who likes to lead, drive and deliver results that will improve Your Housing Group's vision of being a sector leading landlord and one that really values its staff and customers as it's number one priority. That all sounds great, what's in it for me? In return we offer £28,000 - £30,395 per annum for a 35-hour week, and 25 days annual leave (holidays also increase with length of service) plus Bank Holidays, but our employee deal offers much more than just a competitive salary and holiday allowance. We trust our people to manage their own diaries, if you need time for an appointment, the school run or an exercise class, as long as it fits with business needs, we're open to what works for you too. And when you need to collaborate with your team, you can visit Youggle House - our wellbeing, social, collaboration and meeting space. On top of this, we'll provide you with a great benefits package, including a contributory pension where we match whatever you choose to contribute (up to 8%), an advanced level Healthcare cash plan through BHSF, that doesn't just provide dental and optician cashback but also health and wellbeing benefits (such as 24/7 GP Access, money back from prescriptions and alternative therapy treatments) and an amazing discount scheme that gives you access to half price cinema tickets, subsidised gym memberships and a huge range of discounts with some of the biggest high street and online names. For more of our great benefits, please see the benefits information sheet attached/ available by visiting the vacancy on Your Housing Group's career's website - <a href="http://www.yourhousinggroup.co.uk/careers" target="_blank">www.yourhousinggroup.co.uk/careers</a>. And who are Your Housing Group? Your Housing Group is a registered social landlord helping people at every stage of life to live in quality homes they can afford. As one of the North's sector-leading landlords, we are proud to play our role in tackling the UK's housing crisis by continually reinvesting in our 29K properties and tailoring our services to meet the diverse needs of our customers. We also build over 1,000 new homes each year. We're an employer of choice, over 88% of colleagues here recommend us as a 'great place to work'. As part of our pre-employment checks, this role requires the successful applicant to complete a satisfactory Basic DBS check. Please check out the role profile, which is attached/available by visiting the vacancy on Your Housing Group's website - <a href="http://www.yourhousinggroup.co.uk/careers" target="_blank">www.yourhousinggroup.co.uk/careers</a>. As this role allows access to confidential tenancy information, we regret we are unable to accept applications from existing tenants/residents or from those who have an association with existing tenants/residents. Closing Date: 14th March 2025 We review applications as they're received and reserve the right to close this advert early; if you're interested, please apply ASAP to avoid disappointment. Your Housing Group values diversity and encourages applications from all communities. Your Housing Group operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicants who declare they have a disability, if these applicants meet the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview. Your Housing Group welcomes applications from our customers, however, access to confidential information and probity will be explored to determine whether there is a potential conflict of interest or security issue present which may prevent the Group from being able to proceed with the application. YHG1 Your Housing Group

Tenancy Management Officer

Our Neighbourhood and Estates team is growing and with that growth, we are now looking for two Neighbourhood Housing Officers to join our incredible team! Your role is integral to the services we offer our residents and will offer a proactive, high quality and customer focused neighbourhood management service. You will respond positively and in line with our values to sensitive situations, challenging behaviours and complex problems and will be able to apply law, policy and best practice to your decision making. We own and manage c.7,500 homes in the east of England, working closely with other agencies and stakeholders within our communities. We build on the good foundations we have in place in being a customer-centric organisation, investing in our existing homes - including our zero-carbon journey - as well as building new homes. We've also concluded a review of how we work in the future, with options around home and office flexible working, as well as a generous annual leave allowance and other benefits. Requirements Outline of Key Responsibilities... <ul> <li>In this role, you'll be a key player in managing and addressing tenancy and estate management challenges, collaborating with a dedicated team. You'll oversee a caseload within a specific geographic area, taking responsibility for each case until a solution is fully reached.</li> <li>As the first point of contact for the Neighbourhood and Estate team, you'll handle inquiries via phone, email, and in person. You'll connect with other teams when needed to ensure that customer queries are addressed quickly and in line with our service standards and KPIs.</li> <li>Your proactive nature will help you investigate any potential breaches of tenancy conditions, ensuring appropriate actions are taken to resolve issues. This includes serving Notices of Seeking Possession, gathering evidence, recommending injunctions or legal actions, and attending court hearings.</li> <li>You'll also handle all tenancy and neighbourhood processes, including administration, while adhering to statutory timelines, policies, and procedures for mutual exchanges, successions, management transfers, settling-in visits, welfare visits, tenancy changes, notices, and more.</li> <li>By taking a swift and victim-centred approach to reports of anti-social behaviour, you'll work to understand the issues affecting our communities and their root causes. Your proactive efforts will help resolve and prevent anti-social behaviour (ASB) in collaboration with the Tenancy Enforcement Team Leader, providing guidance and determining when escalation is necessary.</li> </ul>We are looking for someone who has/is... <ul> <li>Experience in providing excellent customer service, whether it's through phone calls, face-to-face interactions, or emails, ideally in a housing setting.</li> <li>An understanding of the current laws related to housing, especially landlord and tenant regulations within the realm of social housing. </li> <li>Self-motivated, capable of working independently while effectively planning their workload and achieving performance goals.</li> <li>Strong negotiation skills are essential, as you'll be handling challenging situations and working towards positive outcomes for our customers.</li> <li>Additionally, a valid driving license is required, as you'll need to travel between sites and conduct visits when needed.</li> </ul>Benefits In return, we are offering... <ul> <li>An annual salary of £35,036.19 plus a car allowance of £1,545 per annum</li> <li>We are committed to providing a healthy work-life balance for employees and their families, as such we operate full hybrid working conditions from home and our office in Bury St Edmunds</li> <li>Flexible working around a 37 hour week</li> <li>Annual Leave - 28 days per year, (plus bank holidays) increasing to 32 days when you reach your 3rd year with us. To give greater flexibility around your holidays you can also buy, sell or carry over up to 5 days of annual leave each year</li> <li>Pension - between 7% - 12% dependant on individual contribution</li> <li>Life assurance - a payment of X3 your salary.</li> <li>Annual Flu Jab - provided each winter to all employees.</li> <li>Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme - plus we currently have free electric charging points</li> <li>Competitive medical cashback plan</li> </ul>"At Havebury we operate a no closing date policy and evaluate candidates upon application. Therefore please apply without delay." Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a Basic Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made. Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.

Neighbourhood Housing Officer

Creative Support are currently looking for a caring individual to take on our Relief Housing Support Worker role in Fleetwood, Blackpool, providing the highest standards of care to individuals with mental health/complex needs. This opportunity is perfect for someone who is interested in an exciting career in mental health. We are looking for someone who is approachable and warm and able to connect with the individuals we support. Support Worker Duties: <ul> <li>Developing and sustaining warm and trusting relationships with service users,</li> <li>Carrying out general administrative duties,</li> <li>Providing emotional support to service users,</li> <li>Medication oversight,</li> <li>Supporting with daily living tasks, including budgeting and tenancy maintenance,</li> <li>Communicating and building strong relationships with service users' family, support network and involved professionals.</li> </ul>Experience of providing care and support to individuals with mental health needs is essential for this role. The benefits of joining Creative Support as a Relief/Bank staff member is the flexibility to pick shifts to suit you and work in services that are local to you. Vacancy Reference Number: 82327 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. - This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme Application Instructions: In order to apply, please read the job description and then complete the online application form using the links above. You can also download a copy of our application form using the links above. Completed Application Forms must be submitted to our Head Office address (below) or emailed to <a href="mailto:recruitment@creativesupport.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@creativesupport.co.uk</a> to be considered for the vacancy. If you have not received a response to your application within 10 working days of the closing date please accept this as notification of an unsuccessful application. Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying. If you require any advice on completing your application form, please call us on 0161 236 0829. Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS

Relief Housing Support Worker

Language Empire, a leading provider of face-to-face interpreting and translation services, is seeking a Community Engagement Officer to join our team. With a focus on providing high-quality language solutions to public sector organisations throughout the UK, we pride ourselves on our dedication to delivering exceptional service in over 500 languages. As the Community Engagement Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring that our company continues to operate responsibly and ethically, while also making a positive impact on society. You will lead our community initiatives, build meaningful relationships, and ensure our services reach underrepresented and marginalised communities. You will also contribute to our social value and sustainability goals, making a tangible difference to both our organisation and the communities we serve. What will you be doing? <ul> <li>Identify and connect with underrepresented and marginalised individuals and groups, encouraging them to take part in collaborative initiatives </li> <li>Facilitate inclusive conversations, workshops, and focus groups to gather community insights.</li> <li>Plan and deliver community events, forums, and educational activities.</li> <li>Represent the organisation at school recruitment events, job fairs and other engagements.</li> <li>Collect and analyse feedback, document outcomes, and share insights for improvement.</li> <li>Create engaging content for social media, newsletters, and the company website.</li> <li>Write case studies and support bid management with detailed activity reports.</li> <li>Act as the main point of contact at events, coordinating on-site activities.</li> <li>Develop systems to monitor and report progress across initiatives.</li> </ul>Requirements <ul> <li>Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.</li> <li>Strong facilitation skills to lead workshops and community activities.</li> <li>Passionate about community development, inclusivity, and social justice.</li> <li>Excellent networking abilities and relationship management skills.</li> <li>Self-motivated, with strong organisational and time management skills.</li> <li>Proven experience in community engagement, outreach, or facilitation roles.</li> <li>Familiarity with participatory approaches to service design.</li> <li>Experience working with diverse or marginalised communities.</li> <li>Familiarity with the Social Value Act</li> <li>Knowledge of social value frameworks (e.g., ESG) is desirable.</li> <li>GCSE/O Level (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above in English and Maths.</li> <li>Qualification in Social Value desirable </li> <li>Reliable transportation for travel to events across the country.</li> <li>Flexibility to work outside of standard office hours when required.</li> <li>Ability to reliably commute to our office in Rochdale </li> </ul>Benefits Become part of our team at Language Empire and you'll find an inclusive culture which prizes mutual respect, innovation and high performance. Hard work deserves great benefits: Health and Well-being Support: <ul> <li>Doctorline: 24/7 telephone access to a practising UK GP.</li> <li>Togetherall: A safe online space to get the support you need, in confidence.</li> <li>Structured Counselling: Professional mental health support </li> </ul>Information and Assistance: <ul> <li>24 Hour Advice Line: Confidential guidance on medical, legal or domestic issues.</li> <li>Eldercare Advice: A Telephone Care Advisory Service for support with caring responsibilities.</li> </ul>Discount and Savings: <ul> <li>Discounts and special offers at hundreds of retailers, restaurants and destinations.</li> <li>Savings on Gym membership, health clubs and leisure centres, as well as discounted online subscriptions.</li> </ul>Who are we? EMPIRE GROUP is on a mission to revolutionize the translation &amp; interpretation industry. Since, its establishment in 2001, the company is providing professional interpreters mostly to public sector organizations in the UK. We have been supplying interpreting and translation services local and nationwide covering 200 core languages and dialects throughout the UK. To date our 20,000+ strong work force of face-to-face interpreters speak over 435 languages and dialects as well as rare and exotic languages. Our 1,000+ translators are all UK based with a cover for over 200 languages which can be translated to and from English. We have robust systems to manage our pool of translators and interpreters across the country. Our Vision: "To become the UK's leading provider of translation, interpreting and related services for the public and private sectors." Our Mission: "To provide outstanding services that bridge the language barrier while respecting and celebrating cultural diversity." We value: PEACE - People -&gt; Ethical Conduct -&gt; Assured Excellence -&gt; Clients -&gt; Equality &amp; Diversity Language Empire is proud to be a Disability Confident and Real Living Wage accredited Employer!

Community Engagement Officer

Job Title: Senior Residential Practitioner - Children's Home Where you will be based: Walkden, Greater Manchester The Service Users: Children aged 7 to 17 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and Mild Learning Difficulties The Company: <ul><li>Size of company: Medium-sized</li><li>Type: Private</li><li>Number of children's homes in the group: 5+</li><li>Other services they offer: Residential care, Educational support, Therapeutic services, Support Living </li><li>Company Ofsted track record: Good across all homes and striving for Outstanding</li><li>Growth Plans: Currently expanding their services to support more children and young people across The North East and North West</li><li>Ethos / Values: Dedicated to providing the best possible outcomes for children, promoting a nurturing and supportive environment</li></ul>What does Progression look like: Opportunities for career advancement within the company, including roles such as Deputy Manager and Registered Manager and Regional Managers Working Week and Pay: <ul><li>Hours: Condensed shifts of two days on, four days off.</li><li>Sleeps: Included in the condensed shift pattern Approx 6 to 8 Sleeps per Month paid at £52 per sleep</li><li>Salary: £14.50 per hours Total take-home upto £41,184pa</li></ul>Other benefits: <ul><li>Excellent health and wellbeing benefits</li><li>Discounted gym memberships</li><li>Auto-enrolment into the Company pension scheme</li><li>Additional leave at 2 years and 5 years of service</li></ul>Induction: An in-depth induction, welcome program, and fully supported development opportunities. Training: Access to a comprehensive Training Academy for ongoing professional development. What you will need/None-Negotiables: <ul><li>Qualifications: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or Level 3 Children &amp; Young People Workforce Diploma with social care pathway. (Level 3 Diploma in Adult social care may be considered if work experience with children can be demonstrated)</li><li>Experience: Ideally experience in the Residential Children's Services sector or similar setting working with children with challenging behaviour.</li><li>Driving Licence: Required </li><li>Fluent in English: Speaking and also the ability to understand different UK dialects.</li><li>Min Age: 22/23</li></ul>How to Apply: If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client's professional and dedicated team, they encourage you to apply today. To apply for this rewarding opportunity, click the apply button or contact us for more information. For more information or a confidential chat, please contact Sam at: Phone: 01423 393 019 Email: <a href="mailto:samuel@sgscare.co.uk" target="_blank">samuel@sgscare.co.uk</a>

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