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About usThe Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) are the professional body supporting housing professionals to create a future in which everyone has a place to call home.&nbsp; &nbsp;About you&nbsp;We’re looking for a strategic leader for CIH’s IT and data functions, able to drive the development and implementation of innovative, industry-leading solutions that meet our current and future IT and data needs.&nbsp;In this role you’ll lead the design and delivery of our technical roadmap, digitally transforming our processes to drive our membership and qualifications growth ambitions.&nbsp;You’ll bring a strong understanding of what robust compliance, and security looks like&nbsp;—and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards.You’ll be ambitious in driving continuous improvement across all IT and data activities, recognising the impact that effective IT systems and high-quality data can bring to enable users and key stakeholders to excel in their roles.As an experienced leader of high-performing, specialist teams, you’ll combine a deep technical understanding with strong personal integrity. Excellent communication skills are essential, as you’ll be responsible for building relationships with stakeholders at all levels and translating complex ideas in clear, accessible ways.How to applyFor an informal chat about this role, please contact Sue Leppington, Director of finance and central services, on 02476 851735, or email <a href="mailto:sue.leppington@cih.org" target="_blank">sue.leppington@cih.org</a>.For details of how to apply please visit our careers page - <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cih.org%2Fabout-us%2Fcareers&amp;data=05%7C02%7CJennifer.Gilder%40cih.org%7C1ef8f06fe741434e0ede08dd5caa5a9d%7C0000e9ea9ee347939563177e444fb497%7C0%7C0%7C638768610936932561%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=FMIsvJedPudXx7jOaSOKFh95tG2LmXDv7fI3woaoD%2BM%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Careers &amp; Vacancies | Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH)</a>.CIH is committed to equal opportunities at all stages of recruitment and selection and strives to have a workforce that promotes inclusivity. We welcome applicants from all sectors of the community and would be happy to discuss reasonable adjustments we can make to achieve and celebrate diversity. &nbsp;Closing date for applications:&nbsp;9am 5th January 2026Interviews due to take place:&nbsp;First round interviews 12th/13th January, 2026. &nbsp;Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Chartered Institute of Housing

Head of IT and data

About usThe Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) are the professional body supporting housing professionals to create a future in which everyone has a place to call home.About youWe are looking for someone who combines strong relationship building skills with a consultative approach to sales to join our business development team as a partnership manager. You’ll be an effective communicator who can identify and create new opportunities while nurturing and maximising existing partnerships.This role is about understanding client needs deeply and offering solutions that genuinely add value, its never a hard sell approach. You’ll build networks and develop relationships that grow our income and strengthen our impact, all while delivering exceptional customer service.If you thrive in collaborative environments, think strategically, and enjoy turning insight into action, we’d love to hear from you.How to applyPlease note there is a pre-application presentation you will need to submit to <a href="mailto:hr@cih.org" target="_blank">hr@cih.org</a>, more information can be found in the attachment.&nbsp;If you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Lisa Haddon, Head of Business Development – <a href="mailto:lisa.haddon@cih.org" target="_blank">lisa.haddon@cih.org</a>For details of how to apply please visit our careers page - <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cih.org%2Fabout-us%2Fcareers&amp;data=05%7C02%7CJennifer.Gilder%40cih.org%7C1ef8f06fe741434e0ede08dd5caa5a9d%7C0000e9ea9ee347939563177e444fb497%7C0%7C0%7C638768610936932561%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=FMIsvJedPudXx7jOaSOKFh95tG2LmXDv7fI3woaoD%2BM%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Careers &amp; Vacancies | Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH)</a>.CIH is committed to equal opportunities at all stages of recruitment and selection and strives to have a workforce that promotes inclusivity. We welcome applicants from all sectors of the community and would be happy to discuss reasonable adjustments we can make to achieve and celebrate diversity.Closing date for applications:&nbsp;19 January 2026 (noon)Interviews due to take place:&nbsp;29 and 30 January 2026Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Partnership manager

Overview A fantastic, new opportunity has arisen to become a Homelessness Recovery Co-ordinator, supporting rough sleeping individuals and those at risk of homelessness throughout their treatment journey and successfully supporting their move on into suitable housing arrangements. We are hoping this role will be for you. Change, Grow, Live services and staff provide wraparound support to rough sleepers and will work directly with emergency accommodation to support the staff with this group of people. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals and friendly faces to help support people in leading healthier lives. A fantastic, new opportunity has arisen to become a PHE Homeless Recovery Coordinator, we are now looking to recruit a fixed term staff member to join our dedicated multi-disciplinary team in Birmingham to support rough sleepers with harm reduction and to engagement in treatment and will sit within drug and alcohol treatment services. You will focus on engaging with people who have a history of rough sleeping and substance misuse. You will have some experience of engaging with individuals with multiple and/or complex needs and demonstrate a determined approach to finding solutions. Where: Birmingham Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week Salary Range: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 dependent on experience (based on full time hours, pro rata for part time hours) Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until 31/12/2026. *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>Establishing effective communication and referral pathways those individuals who are homeless and in contact with other health and care agencies</li><li>Work closely with the local authority, Health &amp; Social care sector, partners and any provision linked to Homelessness and improve joint working, attending multi-disciplinary meetings when as and when required</li><li>Supporting service users from point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey</li><li>Providing screening, assessment, and recovery planning and onward referral</li><li>Coordinate the transfer of any accommodated out of area individual. This may include referral to and liaison with their new drug and alcohol service and pharmacy and provision of bridging prescription until an appointment and prescription is provided. Promoting carer, service user and community involvement</li><li>Providing advocacy for access to partnership services</li><li>Working with service users to support social (re)integration, enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives: promoting recovery, resilience, peer support and self-determination</li></ul>About you: <ul><li>You will focus on engaging with people who have a history of rough sleeping and substance misuse. You will have some experience of engaging with individuals with multiple and/or complex needs and demonstrate a determined approach to finding solutions. Some knowledge of one or more of the following is required: <ul><li>Homelessness </li><li>Mental health </li><li>Criminal Justice System </li><li>Substance misuse </li></ul></li><li>Have a strong knowledge and understanding of substance misuse issues </li><li>Experience of engaging with a wide variety of individuals with a variety of backgrounds and needs</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></ul>What we will give to you: <ul><li>25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years' service "Capped at 30 days"</li><li>Paid 'Wellness' hour each week along with a 'Wellness' hub and Employee Assist Programme</li><li>Contributory pension scheme</li><li>Eye test vouchers</li><li>A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, gym membership, cycling equiptment, cinema, holidays, etc</li><li>A friendly and supportive team Training, career development &amp; progression opportunities</li><li>Elidgability for participation in our Refer-A-Friend scheme. </li></ul>Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role. Direct applications only - we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy. Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35) ILW / OLW /Fringe N/A - Outside London Weighting Area If you have any questions or concerns on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Chardine Roberts | <a href="mailto:chardine.roberts@cgl.org.uk" target="_blank">chardine.roberts@cgl.org.uk</a> | 07469355987 This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

PHE Homeless Recovery Coordinator

Axis has experienced continual growth since its establishment in 1986, we're not aiming to be the biggest service provider, however we intend to be the best. We work with some of the UK's largest building owners, landlords &amp; facility managers to provide strategic building repairs, planned maintenance and improvement across all property sectors. The Role: We're looking for a compassionate and organised Resident Liaison Officer (RLO) to join our team in Oldbury. As the key link between our delivery teams and residents, you'll help ensure communication is clear, respectful and inclusive throughout planned maintenance and refurbishment works. Axis RLOs are customer focussed and provide a one-stop contact point, empowering residents to feel respected and valued by maintaining the best quality experience when engaging with us. We are looking for you to bring your caring and compassionate attitude to our fantastic Team, showing empathy and proactiveness for our residents. Responsibilities <ul> <li> Attend Resident Surgeries and assist vulnerable people reporting repairs, keep residents and scheme managers up to date on progress</li> <li>Organise consultation events and attend meetings as required</li> <li>Identify vulnerabilities relating to individual residents and liaise with client's housing officers or support services where necessary. Work with our Performance Team to ensure and identified vulnerabilities are accurately recorded within the organisations systems.</li> <li>Investigate, register all complaints and report in accordance with company and client procedures. Ensure all MP, Councillor enquiries and complaints are investigated and resolved efficiently and within target and advising residents and clients of their outcomes</li></ul> Requirements: <ul> <li>Experience in a Resident Liaison role or customer-facing position within social housing, property maintenance or construction.</li> <li>Strong empathy and the ability to support vulnerable individuals with professionalism and care.</li> <li>Awareness of challenges faced by residents with dementia or other cognitive impairments.</li> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a calm, approachable manner.</li> <li>Highly organised, proactive and solution-focused.</li> <li>Confident working collaboratively with site teams and clients.</li> <li>Full UK driving licence (essential).</li></ul>If this opportunity interests you we would love to hear from you, what are you waiting for! What We Offer <ul> <li>Competitive Salary</li> <li>25 days' annual leave + bank holidays</li> <li>Car allowance</li> <li>Up to £2,000 colleague referral fee</li> <li>Long-service awards</li> <li>Perkbox - access to free coffees, cinema tickets, discounts and well-being offers</li> <li>1 paid volunteer day each year</li> <li>Ongoing training, support and opportunities for progression, we promote from within</li></ul>Many faces, One Axis We value diversity in our business and actively support and celebrate it for the benefit of our employees, clients, and community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and embrace diversity above all. If you need any accommodations during our hiring process, please let us know in your application. Our goal is to meet your needs and make the assessment process fair and transparent. *Please note we do not require any agency support, any unsolicited CVs will be considered as a gift.

Resident Liaison Officer

Job Description Localities Housing Officer Permanent Grade C - £35,412 to £41,771 Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review Working 36.50 hours per week Hybrid working We are a Living Wage Employer, and all our roles will be paid as such where the pay scales are below the Living Wage rate. This is an exciting opportunity to join our Housing Management team, supporting our council tenants and overseeing the management of our 59,000 council properties. City Housing is embarking on a transformation journey to improve the services provided to residents, the Housing Officer role is key to developing that relationship with our residents to ensure they feel safe and supported within their homes. As a front facing customer role, you will be the main contact for our tenants and will deal with a wide range of issues to enable residents to sustain their tenancies. You will be responsible for conducting tenancy visits, dealing with anti-social behaviour, resident engagement and addressing ongoing tenancy issues. This role is very much about working with our residents, the community, and partners within your designated locality to deliver an excellent Housing Management service. You will be expected to work face to face with customers and provide a visible presence within your area. Previous experience of working within housing sector environment is desirable. Please be aware that there will be elements of lone working within this role. If you are someone who places the customer at the heart of what you do, we would love to hear from you. There are vacancies for the following areas: Central/North, East and South Interviews for this role will be held in New Year 2026. Please upload an up-to-date CV and Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Supporting Statement should outline how you meet the criteria for the role through your personal qualities, skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Supporting Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Supporting Statement attached Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application. For any informal enquires please contact <a href="mailto:Resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk</a> quoting ref 3537 A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Job Description and Person Specification - RM-00036612-Localities Housing Officer-Job Description (1) (3).pdf We strive to advertise all roles for a minimum of two weeks. However, due to high application volumes vacancies may close earlier than the stated deadline. We encourage you to submit your application without delay to ensure consideration Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here #LI-HYBRID About Us We are a disability confident employer and we encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. We also welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) may need to apply for a visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and may require a Certificate of Sponsorship from Birmingham City Council for a skilled worker visa (if the job is eligible).

Localities Housing Officer

At Orbit our customers are at the heart of everything we do, we're looking for an individual with bags of personality and a real passion to support our customers in their homes and communities. Neighbourhood Manager - Your Opportunity to Make a Real Difference Based in the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, our Neighbourhood Manager role is all about making positive change where it matters most - in your community. As the dedicated local lead, you'll be the friendly face customers turn to for support, guidance, and solutions. Whether it's working with Local Authorities and Housing Association partners or helping residents with Anti Social Behaviour concerns, estate services, and tenancy matters, your focus will be on delivering an exceptional experience every step of the way. We're looking for someone who truly cares about people and places. If you thrive on building relationships, enjoy being out and about in the community at least three days a week, and don't mind the occasional evening or weekend work, you'll fit right in. Your commitment to customer service, brilliant time management, and willingness to go the extra mile will set the standard for community wellbeing and safety. If you're passionate about creating vibrant, safe neighbourhoods where everyone feels supported and heard, we would love to hear from you. Join us and help shape the future of Stratford upon Avon, one conversation and one connection at a time. In this role, you will represent Orbit in local communities, coordinating internal and external services to meet diverse customer needs and maintaining high standards of delivery. Key duties include managing relationships with Local Authorities and Housing Association partners, serving as the main contact for customers regarding ASB complaints, estate services, and tenancy management. Strong customer focus and effective time management are essential, as is a willingness to be present in the community three days per week, with some evening or weekend work as required. If you are passionate about housing, safety, and community wellbeing, we encourage you to apply. The role will cover the Stratford-upon-Avon area with access to our Greenhill Street Office. This role works in a hybrid way using a blend of field, home and office based working. What you'll achieve You'll ensure a high-quality, end-to-end customer experience, focusing on safety, wellbeing, satisfaction, and regulatory compliance. By building relationships and upholding standards in our neighbourhoods, you'll support our commitments and contribute to our overall strategy. What you'll bring Essential skills <ul><li>Strong background in customer centred operations or similar, with a demonstrable track record of case or portfolio management;</li><li>A commitment to safeguarding, with a clear awareness of the needs of vulnerable individuals and a proactive approach to supporting them.</li><li>Excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to handle complex situations with empathy and confidence.</li><li>A full UK driving licence, permanent access to an appropriate vehicle along with a flexible approach to travel and working hours, including participation in an out-of-hours rota when required.</li><li>Self-motivated and independent, yet able to collaborate effectively with colleagues and contribute to a supportive team environment</li></ul>Desirable skills <ul><li>Diploma in Housing / Foundation degree from CIB / Level 3 in Housing Management or equivalent or a commitment to work towards these within 12 months of completing a probationary period.</li></ul>Why Orbit? Choosing us means being rewarded in every sense. Here's what you can expect to enjoy with us. A rewarding experience that works for you We strive to create an inclusive experience with benefits and wellbeing programmes designed to help you, and your loved ones, to thrive. For a better work life balance, we offer flexible working opportunities for many roles. A place to progress From training programmes to professional qualifications, we provide opportunities to learn and develop at every stage of your career. Whether you're a student, graduate or experienced professional we'll support you to grow. For leaders, our tailored development journeys are designed to stretch and strengthen your leadership skills. As well as practical training, we give you access to renowned business schools and experiential programmes for greater breadth and depth of learning. A purpose to feel proud of We're proud to make a difference to people together. We're values-driven with a commercial focus on performance - because the more profit we make, the more we can achieve for people. What brings us together is a passionate belief in progress and people. Read more about the values and purpose that drive us on our careers website. How we hire We aim to make our hiring process simple and fair: <ol><li>Online application</li><li>Interview(s)</li><li>Decision and offer</li></ol> We put the safeguarding of our customers, colleagues and contractors at the heart of everything we do and as such, certain roles will be subject to a DBS check.

Neighbourhood Manager

At Orbit our customers are at the heart of everything we do, we're looking for an individual with bags of personality and a real passion to support our customers in their homes and communities. Neighbourhood Manager - Your Opportunity to Make a Real Difference Based in the heart of Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, our Neighbourhood Manager role is all about making positive change where it matters most - in your community. As the dedicated local lead, you'll be the friendly face customers turn to for support, guidance, and solutions. Whether it's working with Local Authorities and Housing Association partners or helping residents with Anti Social Behaviour concerns, estate services, and tenancy matters, your focus will be on delivering an exceptional experience every step of the way. We're looking for someone who truly cares about people and places. If you thrive on building relationships, enjoy being out and about in the community at least three days a week, and don't mind the occasional evening or weekend work, you'll fit right in. Your commitment to customer service, brilliant time management, and willingness to go the extra mile will set the standard for community wellbeing and safety. If you're passionate about creating vibrant, safe neighbourhoods where everyone feels supported and heard, we would love to hear from you. Join us and help shape the future of Stratford upon Avon, one conversation and one connection at a time. In this role, you will represent Orbit in local communities, coordinating internal and external services to meet diverse customer needs and maintaining high standards of delivery. Key duties include managing relationships with Local Authorities and Housing Association partners, serving as the main contact for customers regarding ASB complaints, estate services, and tenancy management. Strong customer focus and effective time management are essential, as is a willingness to be present in the community three days per week, with some evening or weekend work as required. If you are passionate about housing, safety, and community wellbeing, we encourage you to apply. The role will cover the Leamington Spa area with access to our Head Office at Garden Court, Coventry. This role works in a hybrid way using a blend of field, home and office based working. What you'll achieve You'll ensure a high-quality, end-to-end customer experience, focusing on safety, wellbeing, satisfaction, and regulatory compliance. By building relationships and upholding standards in our neighbourhoods, you'll support our commitments and contribute to our overall strategy. What you'll bring Essential skills <ul><li>Strong background in customer centred operations or similar, with a demonstrable track record of case or portfolio management;</li><li>A commitment to safeguarding, with a clear awareness of the needs of vulnerable individuals and a proactive approach to supporting them.</li><li>Excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to handle complex situations with empathy and confidence.</li><li>A full UK driving licence, permanent access to an appropriate vehicle along with a flexible approach to travel and working hours, including participation in an out-of-hours rota when required.</li><li>Self-motivated and independent, yet able to collaborate effectively with colleagues and contribute to a supportive team environment</li></ul>Desirable skills <ul><li>Diploma in Housing / Foundation degree from CIB / Level 3 in Housing Management or equivalent or a commitment to work towards these within 12 months of completing a probationary period.</li></ul>Why Orbit? Choosing us means being rewarded in every sense. Here's what you can expect to enjoy with us. A rewarding experience that works for you We strive to create an inclusive experience with benefits and wellbeing programmes designed to help you, and your loved ones, to thrive. For a better work life balance, we offer flexible working opportunities for many roles. A place to progress From training programmes to professional qualifications, we provide opportunities to learn and develop at every stage of your career. Whether you're a student, graduate or experienced professional we'll support you to grow. For leaders, our tailored development journeys are designed to stretch and strengthen your leadership skills. As well as practical training, we give you access to renowned business schools and experiential programmes for greater breadth and depth of learning. A purpose to feel proud of We're proud to make a difference to people together. We're values-driven with a commercial focus on performance - because the more profit we make, the more we can achieve for people. What brings us together is a passionate belief in progress and people. Read more about the values and purpose that drive us on our careers website. How we hire We aim to make our hiring process simple and fair: <ol><li>Online application</li><li>Interview(s)</li><li>Decision and offer</li></ol> We put the safeguarding of our customers, colleagues and contractors at the heart of everything we do and as such, certain roles will be subject to a DBS check.

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. We're looking for Drug &amp; Alcohol Workers to join our busy and vibrant East Birmingham Team based at 111 Church Lane, Stechford, Birmingham, B33 9EJ. No two days are the same and we treat every person who comes into our service as an individual, so being flexible, curious and a good listener are key. Where: East Birmingham Team based at 111 Church Lane, Stechford, Birmingham, B33 9EJ Hours: 37.5 hours per week Full Time Salary: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 per annum dependent on experience, pro rata for part time hours Contract Type: Permanent * Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours. Responsibilities About the role: <ul><li>Supporting service users from point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey</li><li>Providing screening, assessment, and recovery planning and onward referral</li><li>Facilitating group sessions </li><li>Reducing drug and alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community</li><li>Promoting carer, service user and community involvement</li><li>Providing advocacy for access to partnership services</li><li>Working with service users to support social (re)integration, enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives: promoting recovery, resilience, peer support and self-determination</li></ul>About you: <ul><li>Have a strong understanding of substance misuse issues and experience of working within a similar field</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 "Capped at 30 days"</li><li>Paid 'Wellness' hour each week along with a 'Wellness' hub and Employee Assist Programme</li><li>Contributory pension scheme</li><li>Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.</li><li>A friendly and supportive team</li><li>Training, career development &amp; progression opportunities</li><li>Refer a friend scheme and receive £250 in vouchers if candidate is successful</li></ul>If this sounds like you and you would like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live, then we would love to talk to you. Direct applications only - we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy. Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35) ILW / OLW /Fringe N/A - Outside London Weighting Area Interview Date 15/1/2026 Closing Date 8/1/2026 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Manjit Malhi | <a href="mailto:manjit.malhi@cgl.org.uk" target="_blank">manjit.malhi@cgl.org.uk</a> This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

Recovery Coordinator

If you are interested in this role and would like to know more about it please contact Shirley Spicer on 01384 353 599. Please note that we only accept YMCA Application forms and will not consider CV's. You can contact [email protected] for a copy. JOB DESCRIPTION Title: Housing Support Officer Salary: £12.59 per hour Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Due to the nature of the post evenings and Bank Holidays work may be necessary. Responsible to: Housing Services Manager Location: YMCA Highland Road, Dudley, DY1 3BT Background: YMCA Black Country Group (YMCA BCG) is the branch of the YMCA global movement in the Black Country. YMCA BCG operates charitable companies &amp; associated trading subsidiaries in the Black Country boroughs and South Staffordshire area. The combined turnover of the group is in excess of £6M, delivering a wide range of community services including supported housing, youth work, childcare and family support, drug and alcohol counselling, skills and employment training, health and well-being services. YMCA BCG employs over 200 staff and also works with around 50 volunteers and voluntary trustees. Job role: To support the Housing Services Manager to ensure the provision of high-quality day-to-day housing management and tenancy sustainment functions of the YMCA's housing stock in Black Country. This includes, but not exclusively, the letting, management, maintenance, administration, rent collection and provision of housing services on all allocated Black Country housing properties. In addition, monitoring and reviewing the progress of residents within the schemes using various tenancy sustainment assessment tool, enabling them to Belong, Contribute and Thrive. Duties: Access to Housing &amp; Tenancy Sustainment 1. To be involved in interviewing applicants and carrying out the appropriate needs and risk assessments and reference checks before offering accommodation. 2. To carry out an appropriate induction to the allocated Black Country housing property once an offer has been made to an applicant. 3. To coordinate or signpost any additional support a resident may require during their time at the YMCA by liaising with internal and external agencies in relation to maintaining their accommodation. 4. To promote the services provided by YMCA Black Country Housing Services ensuring referral agencies and applicants have the appropriate information about the schemes. 5. To keep voids to a minimum on allocated properties by ensuring they are cleaned, prepared and ready to let in the quickest time possible. 6. To complete and record property checks at least monthly (more frequent if required) to ensure residents are adhering to the licence agreement and the property is being kept in a good condition, reporting any property defects in a timely manner. Financial Accountability 7. To be responsible for managing the rent arrears of allocated properties maximising all income, reducing arrears, and ensuring all records are accurate and up to date. Monitoring any rent agreements that may be agreed by the Housing Services Manager. 8. To ensure the Housing Services Manager is aware of any rent accounts that are risky and take proactive action to address in line with the rent arrears policy. 9. Ensure residents claim all entitled benefits including Housing Benefit and other applicable benefits / grants to ensure recovery of rent and service charges. 10. Liaise with Housing Benefit staff to ensure the residents account is active and the resident is aware of their responsibility of providing any information to ensure the housing benefit is paid and reduce all arrears. Housing Management Services 11. Liaise with Housing Benefit Office, Employment Services, Social Services, Probation Services and other authorities as necessary in relation to housing management. 12. Ensure that residents are compliant with and kept fully informed and consulted on matters affecting their Licence Agreement/Tenancy and they understand their rights and responsibilities. 13. Liaise with Housing Service Manager concerning breaches of the Licence Agreement/Tenancy at an early stage and help seek positive resolutions. 14. Make regular visits to the residents in their property to ensure safety and security of the accommodation and deliver and monitor management and support services. 15. Deliver housing services including arranging the servicing of appliances and advice on safe use of equipment and appliances where applicable. 16. Maintain information relevant to the client group including information on issues and organisations relevant to the welfare of vulnerable people. 17. Ensure incidents / issues arising are fully reported and investigated and take action to resolve problem or take holding action until a permanent solution is found. Tenancy Sustainment Support 18. Deliver person centred support to residents living in our supported housing units enabling them to sustain their tenancy whilst working in a Trauma Informed way and deliver services that are culturally sensitive, safe services that people trust and want to use. 19. Ensure that resident's needs are monitored appropriately, and that personal progression is recorded utilising the outcomes star, wellbeing assessment and other tools as required. 20. Proactively engage residents in a range of 1-1 and group interventions enabling them to address their needs and sustain their tenancy. 21. Ensure that all safeguarding concerns are recorded, and action taken where required. 22. To support residents to move on from our supported accommodation when we feel they have the skills to live independently. Enable them to bid on properties as required or consider other suitable housing options for resettlement. Maintenance Tasks 23. Undertake regular visits to the housing properties including communal areas to inspect the accommodation and get resident feedback to ensure that repairs and cleaning of the buildings are carried out promptly to a high standard and that safety and security is maintained. 24. Support residents to raise repairs and maintenance issues or do so on their behalf. 25. Carry out an end of licence visit with the resident to ensure the property is left in a good condition. 26. Complete a void report when the property becomes vacant and submit to the Housing Services Manager / or their representative to minimise void periods. 27. Work to ensure the general security of the buildings including the testing of the alarm systems, CCTV, door entry and communications systems where applicable. General 28. Prepare statistical and other reports as required by stakeholders or as requested by the Housing Services Manager ensuring all administrative functions (including updating rent accounts, the Client Record Management system, Outcome Star, Wellbeing Assessments etc) are carried out efficiency as necessary for the post. 29. Contribute to the review of paperwork, policies and procedures and systems used with the housing services to improve services and ensuring best practice. 30. Promote the aims and purposes of the YMCA. 31. Participate in Housing Staff meetings and other housing related meetings with residents and stakeholders as required. 32. To represent the association at agreed external meetings and report back to the Housing Services Manager. 33. Carry out work responsibilities in line with the Association's policies and procedures including safeguarding, equality and diversity, staff development and ensuring the health and safety of self and others at all times. 34. To carry out any other reasonable duty as requested by the Housing Services Manager or Head of Housing. Person Specification Job role: Housing Support Officer Experience / Qualifications Essential Desirable Current in-depth knowledge of housing issues and legislation, particularly pertaining to homelessness √ Knowledge of the benefits and welfare system √ Knowledge of external bodies associated with and or affiliated to supported housing √ Experience of working in a supported housing environment with young people or vulnerable adults √ Experience of completing reports, support plans, action plans, and tracking progression √ Experience of delivering Trauma Informed Care √ Excellent level of education (literacy, IT and numeracy) √ Training relevant to supported housing and the client group √ NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Housing or Support related field √ Skills / Abilities Essential Desirable Ability to demonstrate an empathetic and person-centred approach √ Ability to demonstrate and understand the importance of effective team working √ Ability to work with minimal or no supervision and to use initiative √ Ability to multitask and prioritise using effective organisation and planning skills √ Ability to solve problems √ Ability to understand and represent service users' rights and best interests whilst liaising with other professionals on the service user's behalf √ Ability to assess changes in service users' needs, health, mood etc and alert others to any potential risks or safeguarding issues √ Ability to build appropriate relationships with young people and vulnerable adults, listen actively and respond appropriately to service users' needs √ Ability to work with discretion, integrity and confidentially in a nonjudgmental way √ Personal Attributes Essential Desirable Can understand the needs of people from diverse cultural, social, and racial backgrounds. √ Can build relationships based on trust and respect and maintain them. √ Can work under pressure, be patient and remain calm in stressful situations. √ Can set boundaries and challenge inappropriate behaviour. √ Is caring, calm, compassionate and approachable. √ Can provide appropriate guidance, support, and advice. √ Is confident, assertive, enthusiastic, motivated, resilient, and committed. √ Can inspire and motivate young people and vulnerable adults. √ Is flexible and can adapt to change. √ Other Essential Desirable Ability to respect and communicate the YMCA's Christian ethos √ Willingness to undergo a satisfactory DBS check. √ Have a clean valid driving licence √ THE POST HOLDER MUST AGREE TO AUTHORISE A FULL CRIMINAL RECORDS BUREAU CHECK. √

Housing Support Officer

Home Based, covering Milton Keynes, Bedford, Luton &amp; Cherwell Salary £29,000 per annum + Car Allowance Here at Stonewater, we're looking for a Housing Officer (known internally as a Customer Partner) to join our Tenancy Sustainment team and provide an exceptional customer service, putting customers at the heart of everything you do. As Customer Partner, you'll be working on property condition cases, hoarding, tenancy breaches, and permissions. It really is a varied role! This frontline role is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Housing or Community Development specialist to bring their passion, skills, and energy to help manage a national model whilst having connections to the locality. This role is predominantly home based but we will need you to be flexible to travel within your local area as the role may involve site visits and attendance at court on behalf of your colleagues. The ideal candidate will: <ul> <li>Have proven Housing experience, able to successfully manage property condition cases and tenancy breaches.</li> <li>Have a strong customer focus.</li> <li>Have experience in working with multi-agencies to ensure results for customers</li> <li>Demonstrate an understanding of safeguarding and processes in place to support vulnerable customers</li> <li>Be agile and flexible, prioritising as appropriate to meet customer needs</li> <li>Demonstrate an ability to work well as part of a team.</li> <li>Have high level communication skills, demonstrating an ability to positively influence and negotiate outcomes.</li> <li>Be experienced in partnership working to meet the needs of customers.</li> <li>Be able to think 'beyond process' to find innovative solutions for customers.</li> <li>Be computer literate. Experience of using Active H is desirable.</li> </ul>Appointment to this role will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check, satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work document. JD - Customer Partner.pdf Discover Stonewater: Stonewater is a leading housing provider. We manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers across our portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme. Our mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market. We're looking for like-minded people to join our team of over 900 talented colleagues who embody our values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile and commercial, as well as people who want to make a difference and transform people's lives. We are a Disability Confident Employer and working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader, which allows us to record and report on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace to better support our colleagues. We have also achieved accreditation for being an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. We are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer and working towards accreditation our Menopause Friendly accreditation. Are you ready to #DiscoverStonewater? Stonewater reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date. Department Housing &amp; Tenancy Management Role Customer Partner/Housing Officer Locations Remote Yearly salary £29,000 Employment type Full-time Car allowance included Yes Hours per week 37.5 Expiry date 12 December, 2025

Customer Partner (Housing Officer) - Tenancy Sustainment

Home Based, and required to occasionally travel to Bristol or Dudley Area Here at Stonewater, we are seeking a Lettings Officer to join our Lettings team! This role is all about customer service and delivering an excellent experience for both our outgoing and incoming customers. This isn't a call centre or sales role - it's about delivering a positive customer experience to our customers and maximising Stonewater's income through efficient management of our exit process and voids works on our homes, as well being the first step in welcoming and onboarding new customers to Stonewater through the letting of homes. Working well on your own initiative with a dedicated case load as well as part of a team, you will be responsible for responding to a variety of enquiries covering the process from key to key. Dependent on whether you are working on our empty homes or lettings side the tasks may vary, but include handling tenancy terminations, scheduling of works to empty homes, contractor management, after care, as well as the advertising of our homes, customer applications, virtual sign-ups and support with ensuring tenancy sustainment. So, whether you are looking to pursue a career in housing or have worked in the sector for many years and want to feel the buzz of helping families find their forever home, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! The ideal candidate will: <ul> <li>Be a pro-active and practical problem solver who enjoys working in a target driven environment.</li> <li>Be someone who thrives on organisation, with strong administrative skills and the ability to self-manage workload.</li> <li>Have strong communication skills, both written and verbal.</li> <li>Be someone who can work on their own initiative while understanding the benefits of team work.</li> <li>Be dedicated to getting the job done, have a can-do attitude and above all, great customer service skills.</li> <li>Have strong IT skills, able to use varying databases and third party Interfaces (once training is provided).</li> </ul>Job Description - Lettings Officer Appointment to this role will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check, satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work document. Discover Stonewater: Stonewater is a leading housing provider. We manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers across our portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme. Our mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market. We're looking for like-minded people to join our team of over 900 talented colleagues who embody our values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile and commercial, as well as people who want to make a difference and transform people's lives. We are a Disability Confident Employer and working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader, which allows us to record and report on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace to better support our colleagues. We have also achieved accreditation for being an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. We are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer and working towards accreditation our Menopause Friendly accreditation. Are you ready to #DiscoverStonewater? Stonewater reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date. Department Lettings &amp; Allocations Role Lettings Officer Locations Remote Yearly salary £25,883 Employment type Full-time Car allowance included No Hours per week 37.5 Expiry date 30 December, 2025

Lettings Officer

Job Details Job Title: Resettlement and Inclusion Team Manager Section: Resettlement and Inclusion Team Salary: Grade 9 Location: Dudley Contract: Full-time, Fixed Term 2 years We are seeking an experienced Resettlement and Inclusion Team Manager to lead a dedicated team delivering high-quality housing support and resettlement services. This is a pivotal role in shaping and managing services that support refugees, vulnerable individuals, and those at risk of homelessness, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practice. You will provide strategic leadership, oversee operational delivery, and drive continuous improvement across the Resettlement and Inclusion Team. Working closely with internal departments, elected members, and external partners, you will ensure that our services are effective, inclusive, and responsive to community needs. Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Lead and manage the Resettlement and Inclusion Team, ensuring high performance and professional standards.</li><li>Develop and implement strategies, policies, and procedures to meet service objectives and statutory requirements.</li><li>Oversee delivery of government refugee resettlement schemes and homelessness prevention initiatives.</li><li>Manage budgets effectively, ensuring value for money and financial accountability.</li><li>Build and maintain strong partnerships with stakeholders, including community representatives and external agencies.</li><li>Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and equality policies.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and customer satisfaction across all services.</li><li>Represent the Council at regional and national forums, promoting best practice and sharing learning.</li></ul>We are looking for a proactive leader with: <ul><li>Operational experience working in a relevant housing environment</li><li>Proven track record in staff management, performance monitoring, and service improvement.</li></ul><ul><li>Strong knowledge of housing law, refugee resettlement schemes, and homelessness prevention.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively.</li><li>The ability to work collaboratively within a local government context.</li><li>Commitment to equality, diversity, and community cohesion.</li></ul>Qualifications: <ul><li>Minimum A-level standard or equivalent (GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above).</li><li>Relevant professional qualification (or willingness to work towards).</li><li>Evidence of ongoing professional development and management training.</li></ul>Workplace Attendance: Working in the office 3+ days a week (pro-rata) So that we can demonstrate Dudley's commitment to diversity and inclusion and to improve bias in the recruitment process that could create barriers for candidates. Your personal data will be anonymised when you apply, to ensure that you comply with our anonymisation process, please ensure you have removed your name and date of birth from any attachments prior to uploading them to your application. Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough. All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK. Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK. If you require support completing an online or paper application form and or interview techniques, please contact Dudley Adult and Community Learning on 01384 818 143 or <a href="mailto:acl@dudley.gov.uk" target="_blank">acl@dudley.gov.uk</a> who can support with Digital Skills and Job Applications. If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application please contact the HR Resourcing Team via <a href="mailto:HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk" target="_blank">HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk</a> If you are experiencing a problem whilst applying for a position, please follow the link below to the WM Jobs Help Page in the first instance <a href="https://help.wmjobs.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://help.wmjobs.co.uk/</a> If the WM Jobs Help Page does not resolve your issue then please contact the HR Resourcing Team via <a href="mailto:HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk" target="_blank">HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk</a> Dudley Council will check the information that you have provided against any details already held for accuracy and completeness. The Council will check, share and cross match your information both internally within the council and with external organisations to protect public funds and prevent or detect crime, only where the law allows us to do so. The Council's full Privacy and Disclaimer Statement can be accessed on the website at <a href="https://www.dudley.gov.uk/privacy-disclaimer-statement/" target="_blank">https://www.dudley.gov.uk/privacy-disclaimer-statement/</a> N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications #LI-DMBC2019 Attached documents Team Leader RIT JD.doc Team Leader RIT PS.doc Employee Benefits List.pdf

Team Leader

Solihull, West Midlands, United Kingdom, B90 4SJ £28,000 Permanent Posted: Wednesday, December 03, 2025 LB1448398SolEGC Apply Estates Coordinator About Us Stonegate Group is the UK's largest operator of pubs, bars, and late-night venues, including Slug &amp; Lettuce, Be At One, and Popworld, to name a few. We're proud of our diverse portfolio and deeply committed to creating an inclusive culture that embraces individuality in all its forms-including neurodiversity. By fostering an environment where everyone feels welcome, valued, and supported, we reflect the vibrant communities we serve and empower our people to thrive.. The Opportunity As Estates Governance Coordinator, you will provide professional and efficient administrative support to the Estates team to ensure department key objectives are met, including supporting the delivery of the divestment strategy and comprehensive estate management. We are seeking a proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment with the ability to manage multiple priorities, remain focused under pressure and maintain high standards of accuracy while working to tight deadlines. The role requires a highly organised and excellent communicator acting as a key link between field-based colleagues, agents, solicitors, and administrative colleagues. This role will work from our Solihull office 3 days a week, as well as travel to attend off site team meetings as required. Key Responsibilities<ul> <li>To provide comprehensive administrative support to the Estates Team; managing internal Estate System, maintaining records and key estates documents.</li> <li>Development and maintenance of process guides and ensuring processes are followed within the team.</li> <li>Administration associated with the Leasehold estate and management of Asset of Community Value (ACV) and Pubs Code compliance matters for disposal activity and internal auditing.</li> <li>Minute taking at Team Meetings as required including off site visits.</li> <li>Coordinating and updating system(s) with Valuation Office Agency business rates information.</li> <li>Liaising with internal departments, solicitors and agents to maintain business continuity and achieve key objectives.</li> <li>Manage requests for information from solicitors, agents and Head Landlords, and coordinate the provision of statutory certificates.</li> <li>Reviewing, sorting, scanning and distribution of post - prioritising as appropriate.</li> <li>General queries relating to Leasehold sites, arranging access for Head landlord inspections and payments.</li> <li>All ad-hoc reporting and project work as required.</li> </ul>About You<ul> <li>Previous experience of Pub Industry and/or Estates or Property role.</li> <li>High level of IT proficiency, with confidence navigating multiple estate management, compliance, and reporting systems. Confident with SharePoint Online, Outlook and familiar with Dynamics 365BC, MRI Prolease, Invida, Nimbus and Outsystems is desirable.</li> <li>Ability to quickly learn new platforms and maintain accurate, well-organised records to support effective estates governance.</li> <li>Strong ability to read, interpret, and analyse leases and associated property documentation, identifying key obligations, financial terms, and governance requirements.</li> <li>Excellent data accuracy, including inputting and updating detailed lease information, and financial details, ensuring reliability of estates data across all systems.</li> <li>Confident communicator who is comfortable asking questions, seeking clarification, and escalating issues appropriately. Understands when to work independently and when to engage others to ensure accuracy and compliance.</li> <li>Detail-focused and analytical, able to spot inconsistencies, challenge missing or unclear information, and contribute to the continuous improvement of estates governance processes.</li> <li>Proven ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and prioritise tasks.</li> </ul>What makes Stonegate a great place to work? At Stonegate, we believe that when you feel your best, you do your best. That's why we're committed to supporting the health, happiness, and overall wellbeing of every team member. From lifestyle perks and flexible support to mental health resources, our benefits are designed to help you thrive, both in and out of work. <ul> <li>25 days of annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year </li> <li>Bonus Scheme </li> <li>Access to discounted Private Medical Insurance through Vitality </li> <li>Exclusive discounts on Dental Insurance </li> <li>Reward Card via the MiXR app, giving you and your friends 25% off food and drinks as well as VIP entry across our Managed Estate </li> <li>Life Assurance which gives access to Help @ Hand </li> <li>Access to your pay early via Stream </li> <li>The Stonegate Xtra portal with access to a wide range of high street discounts and offers </li> <li>Discounted access to David Lloyd membership </li> <li>Award winning Learning &amp; Development programmes to drive your career </li> </ul>If you have a disability as outlined by the Equality Act 2010 and require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please let us know in advance so that any support, aids or adaptations can be put in place to assist you. You can contact us on <a href="mailto:hrsupport@stonegategroup.co.uk" target="_blank">hrsupport@stonegategroup.co.uk</a> . #LI-LB1

Estates Coordinator

Overview 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. With this role you'll be working as part of Warwickshire countywide team, however your base will be in Nuneaton. The team supports people with their or their loved ones' drug and/or alcohol issues. No two days are the same and we treat every person who comes into our service as an individual, so being flexible, curious and a good listener are key. 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. You'll have to record information about what you do, so enjoying a bit of paperwork and attention to detail is important. But most of the time you'll be enjoying working with people from all backgrounds, making a difference to their lives. No two days are the same and we treat every person who comes into our service as an individual, so being flexible, curious and a good listener are key. If this sounds like you we'd love to hear from you so, click apply. Where: Warwickshire countywide (location will be Nuneaton but we have hubs in Leamington Spa and Rugby) When: We're looking to get the right person into the team ASAP Hours: Part time, 30 per week (Tuesday-Friday) Full Time Salary Range: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 dependent on experience (pro rata for part time hours) *Please note: Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours. Responsibilities About the role: <ul><li>Supporting service users from point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey.</li><li>Providing screening, assessment, and recovery planning and onward referral.</li><li>Reducing drug and alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community.</li><li>Promoting carer, service user and community involvement.</li><li>Providing advocacy for access to partnership services.</li><li>Working with service users to support social (re)integration, enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives: promoting recovery, resilience, peer support and self-determination.</li></ul>About you: <ul><li>Have a strong understanding of substance misuse issues and experience of working within a similar field.</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 of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Additionally, you'll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years, therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us.</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. Direct applications only - we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy. Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35) ILW / OLW /Fringe N/A - Outside London Weighting Area Closing Date 16/12/2025 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Michelle Solomon | <a href="mailto:michelle.solomon@cgl.org.uk" target="_blank">michelle.solomon@cgl.org.uk</a> This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

Join Eliot - A Place to Belong, Grow, and Inspire Change At Eliot, your work has purpose. You'll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. We foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued, creating a culture of belonging and professional growth. Benefits at Eliot We prioritize your well-being, work-life balance, and career growth. Benefit eligible positions include: <ul><li>Generous Paid Time Off - Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays</li><li>Comprehensive Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision plans</li><li>Retirement Savings - 401(k) with employer match</li><li>Wellness &amp; Family Support - Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources</li><li>Financial Security - 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance</li><li>Professional Growth - Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development</li></ul>Eliot's Homeless Services Division is seeking a dedicated Engagement Counselor to join our PATH (Project for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness) Team which offers a wide range of services, including outreach, case management, mental health treatment, housing assistance, and referrals to other resources for adults with serious mental illness, including those with co-occurring substance use disorders. In this role you will provide street outreach, engagement activities, crisis intervention, clinical assessment. You will work closely with other team members, service providers and local homeless service providers in an effort to connect individuals to treatment, housing and other resources. Responsibilities: <ul><li>Perform outreach and engagement activities to identify homeless individuals with mental health and co-occurring substance use needs that are living in public places, drop in centers, meal sites and shelters.</li><li>Provide clinical services such as crisis intervention and counseling, as well as concrete services such as providing warm clothing, blankets, and food to reduce risk of harm on the streets.</li><li>Encourage use of housing resources, meal sites, shelters and other services/ entitlements, facilitating linkage. .</li><li>Maintain a thorough, current knowledge of local public and private resources including housing, residential programs, and other community organizations. Maintain positive working relationships with representatives of these organizations.</li><li>Engage in client-centered/harm-reduction/Housing First framework.</li><li>Familiarity with the challenges related to homelessness, substance use, mental illness and trauma is a must.</li></ul>Qualifications: <ul><li>Master's degree in the Healing Arts or Education </li><li>1 year experience working with adults with mental illness and knowledge of homelessness.</li><li>Valid Massachusetts drivers license</li><li>Independent licensure a plus</li><li>Bilingual candidates fluent in a needed language may be eligible for a 6% salary increase</li></ul>Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm Annual Salary $55,000-$55,000 USD At Eliot, we are committed to supporting you at every stage of your career, providing opportunities for growth, purpose, and community. We foster belonging in the workplace by identifying and removing barriers that may prevent individuals of all backgrounds from reaching their full potential, advancing into leadership roles, and fully engaging at all levels of the organization. Apply today and make a difference.

Master's Level Counselor - Homeless Services

Bank Housing Support Assistant To cover all Birmingham Intensive Housing Management Schemes (Base location is Birmingham) £13.34 per hour Hours as and when required Sanctuary Supported Living is delighted to be recruiting for a Bank Housing Support Assistant across the Birmingham area. At Sanctuary Supported Living, we specialise in delivering a wide range of personalised housing, care, and support services to help people across England to live as independently as possible. We're a national organisation, but we're not-for-profit and we think locally by putting our customers at the heart of what we do. We're committed to being our best and helping customers to be their best, as we support them on their pathways for independence. No matter your job - delivering support directly or working in our offices to support our frontline teams - your work makes a difference every day. And working with us isn't just another job. It's rewarding, inspiring, exciting and it provides an opportunity to make a real, positive impact on people's lives. Plus, we'll support you in reaching your aspirations and career goals, through comprehensive training and benefits. The role of Housing Support Assistant will include: <ul><li>Providing onsite management and supervision of the supported housing service ensuring the delivery of an effective, enhanced, housing management service</li></ul><ul><li>Assisting with tenancy and voids management and maintaining occupancy levels</li><li>Supporting and promoting compliance with safeguarding policies and procedures</li><li>Building and maintaining relationships with customers and internal and external key stakeholders</li><li>Managing the procurement and availability of supplies, furniture, and equipment</li><li>Recording and updating relevant data, maintaining effective filing systems</li><li>Contributing to special projects and change programmes as appropriate</li></ul>Skills and experiences: <ul><li>Previous experience delivering tenancy services</li><li>Experience working to deadlines and prioritising workload</li><li>Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office packages</li><li>Literacy and numeracy to the equivalent of Grade C English and Maths GCSE</li><li>NVQ2 or equivalent in relevant area</li><li>Ability to extract and interrogate data</li><li>Some experience in the use of housing management systems or similar is desirable</li></ul><ul><li>This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence.</li></ul>Are you ready to be your best? Brilliant work deserves brilliant benefits! As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary Supported Living a great place to work, here are just some of the ways we'll reward you: <ul><li>A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers </li><li>Health and well-being plans </li><li>A wide range of learning and development opportunities </li></ul>Job reference: 226631 We are only currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK. If you are applying internally, don't forget to use your internal careers account to submit your application. We might get a lot of applications so reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Don't miss out, please apply early. Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers' needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary's commitment to our Disability Confident employer status. Building Equality and Diversity Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities.

Bank Housing Support Assistant

Housing Support Assistant To cover all Birmingham Intensive Housing Management Schemes (Base location is Birmingham) £13.34 per hour 37.5 hours per week and 22.5 hours per week available Sanctuary Supported Living is delighted to be recruiting for a Housing Support Assistant across the Birmingham area. At Sanctuary Supported Living, we specialise in delivering a wide range of personalised housing, care, and support services to help people across England to live as independently as possible. We're a national organisation, but we're not-for-profit and we think locally by putting our customers at the heart of what we do. We're committed to being our best and helping customers to be their best, as we support them on their pathways for independence. No matter your job - delivering support directly or working in our offices to support our frontline teams - your work makes a difference every day. And working with us isn't just another job. It's rewarding, inspiring, exciting and it provides an opportunity to make a real, positive impact on people's lives. Plus, we'll support you in reaching your aspirations and career goals, through comprehensive training and benefits. The role of Housing Support Assistant will include: <ul><li>Providing onsite management and supervision of the supported housing service ensuring the delivery of an effective, enhanced, housing management service</li></ul><ul><li>Assisting with tenancy and voids management and maintaining occupancy levels</li><li>Supporting and promoting compliance with safeguarding policies and procedures</li><li>Building and maintaining relationships with customers and internal and external key stakeholders</li><li>Managing the procurement and availability of supplies, furniture, and equipment</li><li>Recording and updating relevant data, maintaining effective filing systems</li><li>Contributing to special projects and change programmes as appropriate</li></ul>Skills and experiences: <ul><li>Previous experience delivering tenancy services</li><li>Experience working to deadlines and prioritising workload</li><li>Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office packages</li><li>Literacy and numeracy to the equivalent of Grade C English and Maths GCSE</li><li>NVQ2 or equivalent in relevant area</li><li>Ability to extract and interrogate data</li><li>Some experience in the use of housing management systems or similar is desirable</li></ul><ul><li>This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence. </li></ul>Are you ready to be your best? Brilliant work deserves brilliant benefits! As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary Supported Living a great place to work, here are just some of the ways we'll reward you: <ul><li>At least 25 days paid holiday, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus public holidays) pro rata</li><li>A pension scheme with employer contributions</li><li>A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers</li><li>Health and well-being plans</li><li>Life assurance</li><li>Family friendly arrangements, including opportunities for flexible working</li><li>Tax efficient savings through our Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>A wide range of learning and development opportunities</li></ul>Job reference: 226437 We are only currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK. If you are applying internally, don't forget to use your internal careers account to submit your application. We might get a lot of applications so reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Don't miss out, please apply early. Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers' needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary's commitment to our Disability Confident employer status. Building Equality and Diversity Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities.

Housing Support Assistant

Overview Believe in People? The best people have one thing in common. They care. At Change Grow Live, our commitment to making a difference in the lives of those who use our services is unwavering. We provide support, respect, and a safe environment, where we tailor our approach to each individual's needs to find the best treatment and support options. Guided by our core values of being open, compassionate and bold, our team embodies these principles daily, striving to empower individuals to reshape their lives, foster personal growth, and embrace life to its fullest. We have an exciting opportunity for a Recovery Coordinator to join our Coventry Service 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. Location: Coventry Hours: Full Time, 37.5 per week Full time Salary Range: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 Dependent on experience (Based on full time hours. Pro rata for part time hours) 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>Provide unwavering support to Opiate service users from their initial contact with our service throughout their treatment and recovery journey.</li><li>Implement tailored interventions aimed at reducing the harm caused by opiate use, either through group sessions or one-on-one engagement.</li><li>Ensure service users receive a comprehensive, recovery-focused plan.</li><li>Ensure service users risk assessments are updated within required timeframes or as risk changes.</li><li>Collaborate with other organisations and the community to enhance the recovery resources available to service users by referring them to mutual aid groups and other networks.</li><li>Advocate for the involvement of family members, service users, and the community.</li><li>Serve as a voice for service users in accessing partnership services.</li><li>Work closely with service users to facilitate their social (re)integration, enabling them to lead fulfilling and purpose-driven lives. This includes promoting recovery, resilience, peer support, and self-determination.</li></ul>About You: <ul><li>Possess knowledge and experience in delivering interventions for service users affected by opiate use.</li><li>Excel in both verbal and written communication, with proficient IT skills.</li><li>Demonstrate proactive qualities, working independently with excellent time management and prioritisation skills.</li><li>Hold a strong understanding of mental health interventions, services, and best practices.</li><li>Thrive as a supportive team player with exceptional interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating with a diverse range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders.</li><li>Exhibit the ability to navigate change effectively, always prioritising the needs of service users.</li><li>Recognise the significance of information governance processes and commit to adhering to all necessary safeguards.</li><li>Pursue continuous learning opportunities to enhance your professional knowledge and skills, while also contributing to the growth and development of your colleagues.</li></ul>What We Offer: <ul><li>25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Additionally, you'll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years, therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us.</li><li>A dedicated 'Wellness' hour each week, access to a 'Wellness' hub, and an Employee Assistance Programme.</li><li>Participation in a contributory pension scheme.</li><li>A wide range of benefits, including discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, and more.</li><li>A warm and supportive team environment.</li><li>Extensive training, career development, and progression opportunities.</li><li>Refer a Friend Scheme.</li></ul>Ready to Begin Your Journey with Change Grow Live? Apply Today! If you're ready to elevate your career and in making a meaningful impact on the lives of those we work with. Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role. Direct applications only - we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy. Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35) ILW / OLW /Fringe N/A - Outside London Weighting Area Closing Date 2/1/2026 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Emma Garbett | <a href="mailto:Emma.Garbett@cgl.org.uk" target="_blank">Emma.Garbett@cgl.org.uk</a> This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

Location: Dudley Salary: Band 7 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) At Serco, we are proud to work on behalf of the Home Office to manage the Asylum Accommodation and Support Services Contract (AASC). Our mission is to support vulnerable asylum seekers by providing safe, high-quality accommodation and essential services as they navigate the asylum process. We are looking for a housing officer to join our dedicated team in Dudley. This is a static role, meaning you'll be based in a specific area, ensuring that properties are safe, well-maintained, and compliant with AASC standards. What You'll Be Doing As a housing officer, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the well-being and safety of our service users. Your responsibilities will include: <ul><li>Conducting monthly property inspections to ensure compliance with AASC standards.</li><li>Managing on-boarding and withdrawal of properties in line with local operating procedures.</li><li>Identifying and reporting property faults, ensuring they are categorised correctly for appropriate action.</li><li>Performing minor property repairs, using the tools and training provided.</li><li>Handling operational cash administration, such as topping up utility meters and processing emergency payments.</li><li>Responding to and resolving customer complaints in a professional manner.</li></ul>What We're Looking For We value people skills just as much as property experience. If you have a strong background in face-to-face roles, excel in a fast-paced environment, and can stay calm under pressure, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. While experience as a Housing Officer is preferred, we also welcome applications from candidates who have worked with vulnerable people. Strong communication skills are essential, as well as confidence in handling challenging situations such as anti-social behaviour, safeguarding concerns, and medical needs. Due to the nature of the role, successful candidates will need to undergo Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) security clearance and a Criminal Record Bureau (CRB) check (subject to Home Office approval). To be considered, you must hold a full, clean driving license. Why Serco A place you can make an impact: The nature of our business means you will do interesting work that matters - delivering essential services that touch people's lives A place you can count on: Working for a globally operating business delivering essential services across 5 vital sectors, your next opportunity and challenge won't be hard to find. A place for you: You'll become an integral member of a well-defined and supportive team, who believe passionately in the value of our work. What we offer Pension upto - 6% Employee Assistance Programme Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services A company passionate about diversity and inclusion Serco Benefits package A safe and supportive culture A company passionate about diversity and inclusion All Serco employees must ensure that their current line manager is aware of their application. For confidential enquiries please contact MyHR. Serco are Disability Confident Leader employers and are committed to employing and retaining people with disabilities. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000. #aasccareers All Serco employees must ensure that their current line manager is aware of their application. For confidential enquiries please contact MyHR. Serco are Disability Confident Leader employers and are committed to employing and retaining people with disabilities. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.

Housing Officer - Dudley

ABOUT GREYSTAR Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate company offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $300 billion of real estate in nearly 250 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, manages over 1,000,000 units/beds globally, and has a robust institutional investment management platform comprised of nearly $78 billion of assets under management, including over $35 billion of development assets. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit <a href="http://www.greystar.com" target="_blank">www.greystar.com</a>. JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY You will run an autonomous business unit taking overall responsibility and accountability for the operations including team members, daily activities, and the resources of the property to achieve established budgeted financial and operational goals. Leading the team by example your focus will be to build a vibrant, safe and welcoming community our residents enjoy being part of. JOB DESCRIPTION Key Role Responsibilities <ul><li>Acts as a role model at all times by demonstrating the core values </li><li>Leads the team to create positive memorable experiences by exceeding expectations for all residents. </li><li>Works in partnership with marketing to shape local marketing and leasing strategies based on relevant market data to achieve the property's occupancy and revenue goals </li><li>Ensures marketing campaigns, advertising and promotional activities are effectively implemented </li><li>Establishes relationships with internal and external stakeholders (sales, marketing, groups, universities) communicating regularly with representatives, ensuring the community's compliance with pertinent regulations and providing performance data and reporting </li><li>Actively seeks interaction and contact with residents to proactively seek to improve service delivery and ensure community events enhance the overall resident experience. </li><li>Meets targeted revenues by making rate recommendations based on market data and monitors payments. </li><li>Prepares and forecasts annual budgets by analyzing financial statements, reviewing marketing information, and accessing operational reports. </li><li>Manages the financial performance; attending regular P&amp;L reviews with stakeholders. </li><li>Promotes investor satisfaction and retention through timely variance reporting in respect of budgeted and actual spending and on-going communication about the performance of the properties, and responds with urgency to client/owner concerns, questions, issues, and requests. </li><li>Promotes resident satisfaction and retention by ensuring a timely response to questions, requests and complaints in a timely manner, and taking appropriate action to resolve and address service issues. </li><li>Assesses team member training needs and ensure thorough understanding of systems and adherence to policies </li><li>Develops capability of team members in order to meet key performance goals and future succession requirements. </li><li>Originates, approves and submits purchase orders and processes invoices from vendors, contractors and service providers for payment and manages communication with finance team members and other stakeholders as required. </li><li>Oversees the tenancy management process by coordinating periodic apartment inspections, evicting residents, and imposing and collecting late fees and other charges within the terms of the agreement. </li><li>Works hand in hand with Health &amp; Safety to drive a safety culture by managing and monitoring the appropriate health &amp; safety and compliance activities including the incident reporting system and ensures that the community operates in a safe and risk free environment. </li><li>Ensures the operation of the community complies with Company policies and procedures and any laws and regulations governing housing operations and residential lettings. </li><li>Manages planned and reactive maintenance and refurbishments engaging marketing and capital projects teams to ensure timely resident communication and completion to a high standard within agreed budgets and timescales. </li><li>Conducts regular community walkabouts and inspections and takes appropriate actions to ensure that the physical aspects of the property, grounds, buildings, and amenities meet established standards for safety, cleanliness, and general appearance and appeal. </li></ul>Key Relationships <ul><li>Regional Operations Managers, Investors &amp; Portfolio Management Team. </li><li>Corporate Support Teams including HR, Finance, Systems, Sales &amp; Marketing, Health &amp; Safety &amp; Capital Projects. </li></ul>About You Knowledge &amp; Qualifications <ul><li>Good level of general education </li><li>Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel and Outlook. </li><li>Proficiency in using property management software. Training will however, be provided. </li><li>A knowledge and understanding of UK Health and Safety policies preferably with some form of recognized training i.e. IOSH or NEBOSH. </li></ul>Experience &amp; Skills Essential <ul><li>Experience of successfully driving leasing performance and managing operations within the property sector or similar environment. </li><li>Experience of leading a team and a proven track record in delivering service excellence in a similar management role/ environment. </li><li>Detailed knowledge of Landlord/Tenant Legislation. </li><li>A strong team player but capable of working autonomously and taking ownership. </li><li>Excellent organization skills with the ability to multi task and prioritize </li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills </li><li>Numerical skills necessary to complete the above activities. </li><li>Demonstrated management and leadership skills sufficient to recruit, lead, direct, evaluate and manage team members to achieve high performance, including maintenance specialists. </li><li>Self and culturally aware and able to adapt relationship building, communications and negotiation skills to suit audience. </li><li>Flexible approach to working in a fast-paced environment and adaptable to thriving in a changing environment. </li><li>Enthusiasm to deliver an exceptional experience to stakeholders and continuously improve knowledge of self and others. </li></ul>Desirable <ul><li>Evidence of change management delivery </li></ul>

Community Manager

Job Description #internal Please note this vacancy is only available for Birmingham City Council employees that are under a S188 (Priority Movers and Lateral Movers). Please note this vacancy is only available to Birmingham City Council employees. Housing Officer Permanent Grade C- £35,412 - £44,075 Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review Working 36.5 hours per week An exciting opportunity has arisen within the City Housing Directorate of Birmingham City Council. As one of the largest landlords with a retained housing stock, we deliver a range of services across the city and work in partnership with our communities to provide well managed homes and neighbourhoods. This Housing Officer role will be working in the Central and North parts of the city, reporting to the Housing Manager. You will need to be flexible to respond to demand across the entire area when called upon. This position is responsible for supervising Neighbourhood Visiting Officers on a daily basis, responding to emergency situations when they arise. You will be required to supervise staff which will include Case Reviews, Managing Performance, setting targets/priorities, One to One's, Appraisals, Monitor Sickness, Return to Work Interviews, Risk Assessments, Attendance, Annual Leave, Health and Safety etc. You will be required to help identify training needs for those staff you manage/supervise, in partnership with your supervisor/manager, develop strategies to enable you to meet those needs, in line with the objectives of the organisation. The successful applicant will also be required to deal with emergency situations that arise such water leaks in Tower Blocks, Gas Forced Entries and Safe and Well Checks as necessary. Relevant experience in dealing with issues relating to Housing and problem-solving skills. The ability to communicate with our various stakeholders and hold partners to account. There is a need to effectively tackle concerns raised by tenants in order to seek the best possible solution. Experience of working in collaboration with partner agencies to deal with sensitive issues such as Safeguarding, dealing with vulnerable tenants, etc. A full valid driving licence is a requirement for this post. Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached. Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application. We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. For any informal enquires please contact: <a href="mailto:resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk</a> Job Description and Person Specification We strive to advertise all roles for a minimum of two weeks. However, due to high application volumes vacancies may close earlier than the stated deadline. We encourage you to submit your application without delay to ensure consideration. About Us We are a disability confident employer and we encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. We also welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) may need to apply for a visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and may require a Certificate of Sponsorship from Birmingham City Council for a skilled worker visa (if the job is eligible).

Housing Officer - Lateral Move

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

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