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The role Housing with Support Manager £11,760.21 pro rota Woodlark House, Botany Avenue, Nottingham Perm, 16 hours About Us Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing has a vision that everyone has a home and the opportunity to live well; that means working with partners to create sustainable and vibrant neighbourhoods where our customers want to live.With 57,000 homes and more than 120,000 residents and customers we have a real opportunity to make that vision a reality. Our people care, dare and collaborate to ensure we achieve this People Powered Living. This role Metropolitan Thames Valley are looking for an enthusiastic Housing specialist to join as a manager at our Woodlark House scheme in Nottingham. This is a part-time role working 16 hours a week. As the Housing and Support Manager your main responsibilities will include the safe and effective running of your services. You will be the single point of access for customers regarding all housing or support related queries. You will be a positive and professional representation of the organisation, to customers, visitors, contractors, other professionals and key stakeholders. All the customers are aged 55 and above requiring support to maintain a dignified level of independence. This includes a single service plus a number of residence in close proximity to the service, but living in the community. While none will be receiving care from Metropolitan Thames Valley this may be provide by third parties and you will be a point of contact for these providers What you'll need to succeed As you will be the on-site manager, experience is essential as you will be the go-to person. You will often be lone working and while there is a wider team to support you on a day-to-day basis you will be responsible for making the decision. To be considered for interview your CV must demonstrate: - 1) Experience and awareness of the wellbeing and housing needs of vulnerable older persons 2) The ability to take a positive approach to problem solving and be decisive in your own decisions 3) A good understanding of Housing Management responsibilities and tenancy agreements rights and obligations 4) Knowledge and understanding of the relevant legislation relevant to this customer group 5) Demonstrate a good understanding of customer service 6) Good awareness of adult safeguarding procedures and responsibilities What you'll get in return You'll be working in a fast-paced environment where you can benefit from our comprehensive in-house training to continue developing your skills. We offer excellent benefits, including:<ul><li>28 days annual leave plus public holidays and an additional Belief Day, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days leave</li><li>Healthcare cash plan</li><li>Matched contribution pension scheme (up to 9%)</li><li>Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave</li><li>Salary sacrifice schemes and season ticket loans</li><li>Life assurance scheme</li><li>Paid volunteer days</li><li>Plus lots of voluntary benefits including cash back and discounts from high street names</li></ul>What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, take a look at the attached Job Description for more details and if it's the ideal job for you, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Interview date 21/07/2025 Our promise All employment decisions at MTVH are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race or religion, sex or sexual orientation. We are proud to have been recognised by Disability Confident for our commitment to disabled people and those with long term health conditions by providing fair and equal opportunities for all applicants enabling them to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. To meet our commitment to providing safe, high quality services to our customers we will complete an enhanced background check with the Disclosure and Barring service, which will include a check of the Adult Barred list, once an offer of employment is made. Please note :- we do not currently offer visa sponsorship. What's in it for you? Our benefits include:-<ul><li>28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time) per year </li><li>2 volunteering days per year for things like helping out in local communities</li><li>An additional 'Beliefs day' once a year to have an extra a day off</li><li>Supported family friendly approach with extended parental leave</li><li>Enhanced pension with matched contributions of up to 9%</li><li>Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave per year</li><li>Life assurance cover 3 x your salary</li><li>Cycle2work scheme</li><li>Hybrid Working - Dependent on job role and department</li><li>Health cash plan scheme for your everyday healthcare needs which you can add your family members too</li><li>Tenancy deposit - interest free loan to help with rental deposits and season Ticket loan</li><li>Access to extensive learning and training opportunities with Wisebox platform</li><li>Colleague virtual social platform with our workplace pages where you can keep up to date with the organisational activity and link in with colleagues</li><li>Career progression across the organisation with our mentoring/coaching programmes, apprenticeships and career planning support</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme- We are committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues and support this as an organisation</li></ul>About us We are committed to developing and implementing or maintaining sustainability initiatives to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable practices within MTVH. Learn more about our benefits and organisation by viewing our attached document Our promise Here at Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH) we want to capture the value that difference brings and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We work collaboratively 'Serving people better every day' to educate, support and develop all of our diverse employees and the communities that we serve. We are also part of the disability confident employer scheme. We want every employee and every customer to feel comfortable enough to be their true self and are working tirelessly in the background to create an environment that encourages our employees to challenge non-inclusive behaviours and to be mindful of their own and other's wellbeing. We provide a platform of Network groups for employees to share views, tell us what we're doing well and recommend improvements. We want to create a real sense of community and a workforce who feel that their opinions are valued. Our Networks groups are:-<ul><li>Gender</li><li>Ethnicity</li><li>LGBTQ+</li><li>Disability</li></ul>Our core values of Dare, Care and Collaborate demonstrate that we are a people focused business, solving social issues by working together! We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found so we do encourage you to complete the application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Housing with Support Manager

The Vacancy Permanent Full Time (37 hours per week) We are a values driven organisation committed to achieving our mission of 'One team, transforming lives'. Working for us means you can make a difference to the lives of vulnerable people in Stockport every day. It also means you to be part of a thriving and forward-looking organisation that prides itself on being a great place to work. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Housing Support Officer to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with the Team Leaders to ensure the consistent and effective delivery of services to customers who need additional support to sustain their tenancies and improve their wellbeing. With experience in a similar environment, ideally supporting customers directly on the frontline, you will have the skills to engage confidently with both customers and colleagues, build positive working relationships, manage a varied workload, and make informed decisions under pressure. You will manage your own caseload of customers with a range of additional needs, some of whom may require intensive support to maintain their tenancies and enhance their wellbeing. In addition, you will play a key role in supporting Housing Support Officers who work directly with customers, ensuring they are equipped to meet a wide range of housing support needs. Auditing caseloads will be an important part of this role, helping to ensure that every customer receives the right level of support from the Housing Support Team. You will also gather and use customer feedback to help shape and improve the service we deliver. As a Senior Housing Support Officer, you will be responsible for managing duty rotas to ensure there is always a consistent Housing Support Officer presence in the office to assist customers who present at Cornerstone. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential for this role. If you would like more information about this position please contact Inclusion &amp; Support Services Manager, Jay Makipour on 07929717572 or email <a href="mailto:jay.makipour@stockporthomes.org" target="_blank">jay.makipour@stockporthomes.org</a> to arrange an informal discussion regarding this vacancy. The SHG "Be You" approach sums up our belief that everyone has the right to be who they are, and to be that person at work, in line with SHG's Values. We're always looking to improve diversity within our teams to enhance this culture and to be truly representative of the communities we work in. This role will be on SKylight terms and conditions. The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory enhanced clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service. We understand that if you don't meet every requirement, you may be hesitant to apply but we still want to hear from you and encourage you to submit an application detailing your experiences, achievements, and the value you can bring to our team. If you require any reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please contact the People &amp; OD Team on <a href="mailto:humanresources@stockporthomes.org" target="_blank">humanresources@stockporthomes.org</a>. Please note that we do not accept applications through third-party websites. To ensure your application is reviewed, please apply directly through our careers page. We encourage you to apply early! We may close the vacancy sooner if we find the right candidate. Closing date: 3rd August 2025 Interview Date: 12th August 2025 About Us Welcome to Stockport Homes Group (SHG), an umbrella organisation for four, socially responsible interdependent companies within the housing sector. What makes us unique is our vision: one where entrepreneurship and commercialisation go hand in hand with social impact. We are Stockport's largest landlord, managing over 12,000 properties on behalf of Stockport Council and Private Landlords, as well as our own growing portfolio of new build homes. As builders, landlords, architects and developers we believe in collective responsibility for more affordable housing. Equally, through a commitment to a range of wrap around services we look for ways to improve people's lives: from advice and support on health and wellbeing, to employment, educational opportunities and help in the home. All our profit is reinvested within the group to maximise opportunities for those who most need our help. Companies within SHG: Stockport Homes - Stockport Homes was formed in 2005, to manage housing stock across Stockport on behalf of Stockport Council. As a limited company, we operate as an ALMO which is an 'Arm's length management organisation', so whilst the company is owned by the Council, we operate independently on day-to-day matters and in delivering services to our customers. We are committed to providing quality homes across Stockport and listening to the voice of our customers to continually improve our services. Three Sixty - Three Sixty delivers innovative, high-quality construction, maintenance and facilities management services across Stockport, Greater Manchester and Cheshire. We are trades people who operate with a friendly, community-led approach. We get the balance right between excellent customer service and service delivery. We take pride in giving back to our local communities and each year we Gift Aid our profits to SKylight to support the work they do to help Stockport and the borough thrive. Skylight - SKylight is a Charitable Community Benefit Society, established in 2018, dedicated to transforming lives in Stockport. We work closely with local communities to support people into employment, alleviate poverty and enhance digital skills. Our services help individuals live independently while fostering strong community networks, particularly for those facing disadvantages. We are proud to contribute to making Stockport a great place to live and work. Viaduct Housing Partnership - Formed in 2017, Viaduct is a development partnership between Stockport Homes Group and Stockport Council, focusing on building more affordable homes in Stockport. SHG is proud to be an award-winning organisation dedicated to transforming the lives and communities of our customers and as a public-private sector fusion, SHG is focused on future growth and excellence - looking for the best people to join the Group to be on this exciting journey. Our Benefits Personal Development Work/Life Balance Embrace Diversity Our Community Previous Next

Senior Housing Support Officer

The Vacancy Be Part of Positive Outcomes for Young People We're looking for a Young People's Housing Support Worker to join our team at The Foyer, Malvern, supporting young people aged 16-25, including care leavers. You'll play a vital role in helping them overcome challenges, develop life skills, and take confident steps toward independence. You'll offer both emotional and practical support - whether that's helping someone build a life skills plan, navigate a tough conversation, or signposting them to local mental health, education, or housing services when extra help is needed. You'll never be doing it alone - you'll work alongside a supportive team and a wider network of professionals to make sure every young person gets the right help, at the right time. You'll ensure our young people aren't navigating challenges alone whilst they feel safe, respected and empowered where they live. The role includes having a strong understanding of safeguarding and being able to identify when someone might be at risk, as well as recognising and addressing issues early - always with a supportive, restorative approach. You'll work closely with internal teams and external services to make sure our young people feel safe, respected, and empowered where they live. This is a part-time role (25.75 hours per week), working a mix of day and evening shifts, including weekends and bank holidays. Shifts typically run from 8:30am to 5:30pm or 5:00pm to midnight plus 7 sleep-ins per month, with £5,507 annual sleep-in allowance. We know working with young people can bring unexpected challenges, which is why you'll never be left without support: <ul> <li>You'll be part of a buddy system from day one and with regular check ins with your manager</li></ul><ul> <li>Lone working procedures are in place and regularly reviewed. Your safety and wellbeing is not compromised</li></ul><ul> <li>Full PPE is provided when needed</li></ul><ul> <li>Our out-of-hours support team is available</li></ul>Please note, internally, this role is known as Youth Development Worker About You You'll be someone who genuinely wants to support young people in building brighter, more independent futures. With a calm, confident approach and a caring nature, you'll bring positivity and purpose to each interaction. You don't need to come from a youth-specific background - if you've worked in housing, care, or support roles, you'll already have valuable skills that transfer well. What matters most is that you're resilient, committed, and ready to make a difference. You'll also have good digital skills, and you'll be confident keeping accurate records, writing reports, and communicating effectively both face to face and in writing. You'll also have; <ul> <li>an understanding of safeguarding and anti-social behaviors</li></ul><ul> <li>You'll know how to set and maintain strong professional boundaries</li></ul><ul> <li>You'll bring a kind, proactive attitude, and build trust with the young people you support</li></ul><ul> <li>Drivers License and access to a car is preferred however there is some flexibility on this</li></ul>Due to our commitment to safeguarding, an Enhanced DBS will be required. The Company Join us and find your purpose at Platform! Working with us is more than just a job, you will be joining an amazing organisation that values you and your contribution, and where you can truly make a difference and change people's lives. You will join the largest social housing association in the Midlands. We're much more than just houses; we build homes, strong communities, and make a real and positive difference to the lives of our customers. We recognise the unique and individual needs of people, so if you are interested in this role but would like to explore a different way of working to the standard Monday to Friday, 9-5 approach, then please highlight this on your application or discuss it with us at the interview stage. After all, we want to attract the best people to work for us and we know that one size does not fit all. Platform is a great place to work, we offer lots of opportunities for you to get involved, share ideas and shape what we do - from networking groups through to fun community and social events. This is an exciting time to join us, that will provide you with real exposure to the wider dynamics of a truly modern housing association that will play a major part in delivering our 5-year corporate strategy. If we receive a high number of applications, this vacancy may expire prior to the closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment. Platform Housing Group are committed to building a healthy, vibrant and inclusive organisation that treats people with respect and creates opportunities for all. Why Work Here? Benefits Great opportunities for further development and training Up to 28 days holiday plus bank holidays Workplace pension with employer contributions of up to 12% Company van and uniform Depending on role Flexible working arrangements with remote working widely available iPad and mobile phone Depending on role Our Values People Matter We put colleagues and customers at the heart of all we do. Valuing difference, we are free to challenge each other and are open and honest in our relationships. Own It We say what we'll do and then we do it. We listen, understand and are empowered to make decisions. We look for our own ways to learn and adapt and focus on what we can do. One Team We are connected, collaborative and in it together. We want everyone to reach their potential and be the best they can be. We actively support each other to make this happen. Be Brave We are curious and courageous. We look for better ways to do things, are comfortable trying them and learn quickly. We are not afraid to stand out from the rest and celebrate our successes.

Young People's Housing Support Worker

Sanctuary manages rented and shared ownership homes and supports community initiatives for thousands of customers across England. Our staff help make a real difference to the quality of people's lives. Housing Support Officer Basildon based with a balance of home and office working £27,880 per year (pro rata) 37.5 hours per week Temporary position up to 31st March 2026 We have a great opportunity to join our team in the role of Housing Support Officer. The Housing 360 team is looking to recruit for the role of Housing Support Officer (HSO) in the South East - We manage a variety of compliance tasks across the country and are comprised of around 20 staff. You will cover properties in Essex and the South East of England. The role is largely lone working with opportunities to spend time with other members of the team and access to a support network. This is an exciting time to join the team as you will be helping to shape the team's processes by looking at the way we work in a new light. During your working day you will be visiting multiple properties, including houses and flats, within your geographical area. You will be Inspecting flat front doors and communal fire doors for the purpose of fire safety and completing Health and Safety inspections in our properties; adding signage where necessary and reporting concerns/repairs. You are provided with a work van and the necessary equipment to report your inspections. Full training will be provided. The role of Housing Support Officer will include: <ul><li>Completing property inspections</li><li>Completing health and safety compliance checks</li><li>Updating resident information forms </li><li>Regular contact with customers within their properties or while in the community, escalating any concerns to the local Housing team</li><li>Extensive travel throughout the geographical area covered</li></ul>Skills and experiences: <ul><li>Previous experience within either customer service or property inspection</li><li>Self motivated with attention to detail and the ability to work alone or as part of a team</li><li>Knowledge of compliance and health and safety</li><li>Great organisational skills and ability to manage and prioritise your own diary</li><li>Clear communication skills</li><li>Ability to complete tasks within set deadlines</li><li>Competent using mobile technology to complete worksheets</li><li>Travel is a requirement of the role, therefore a full valid driving licence is essential</li></ul>Why work for us? We are a not-for-profit housing association, and own and manage around 125,000 homes. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture, and nurture and reward talent. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people's lives. Our Benefits As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering: <ul><li>25 days annual leave (pro rata)</li></ul><ul><li>A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary</li><li>Life Assurance</li><li>Employee Advice Service including counselling</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Voluntary health plans </li><li>Employee discounts </li><li>Wellbeing support and tools</li><li>Employee recognition scheme</li><li>Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues</li><li>£27,880 per annum (pro rata)</li></ul>View the job profile (if the link is unavailable please visit the Sanctuary careers website) Closing Date: 31 July 2025 If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you - <a href="mailto:housing.recruitment@sanctuary.co.uk" target="_blank">housing.recruitment@sanctuary.co.uk</a> We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application. View more detail about what it's like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at - <a href="http://www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team" target="_blank">www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team</a> 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. A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Housing Services Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.

Housing Support Officer

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care. We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require. We received our Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain's Reservists and Employers. This means that we provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome application to work for us. Find out more - Why Choose CHFT? Our Future Plans The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visit <a href="https://future.cht.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://future.cht.nhs.uk/</a> Job overview Be a key member of a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency team providing support to adults of all ages who do not require specialist acute hospital admission but require support to maintain their independence within their home setting. Placing emphasis on promoting and maintaining individuals' independence, dignity, and choice, undertaking medical, nursing or therapy related treatment programs or social care intervention to support and enable people. Main duties of the job Working across the whole of Calderdale, this role involves assessing a wide variety of situations, providing solutions (equipment, adaptations, and assistive technology), alongside caring and supporting individuals. Participate in new initiatives and future changes in care delivery including the Rapid Reablement Service as part of the Urgent Community Response Team. Support hospital discharges and prevent unnecessary admissions to hospitals. Working for our organisation The UCR team delivers a seven-day service with staff working on a rota basis for different shift patterns covering the whole of Calderdale. The service focuses on the delivery of rapid assessment and intervention for adults of all ages who do not require specialist acute hospital admission but who require crisis intervention within a community setting. This may be due to an alteration in their physical or psychological well-being, or a temporary change in their social circumstances which makes it difficult for them to be maintained in their own home without a short period of rehabilitation or intervention from UCR. Detailed job description and main responsibilities <ol><li>Establish positive relationships with the people we provide care for within professional boundaries, promoting dignity, choice, and respect</li><li>Working with people to encourage them to be able and independent by providing support and personal care to a range of service users in vastly different circumstances.</li></ol> <ol><li>Providing personal care, including washing, dressing, toileting, shaving, mouth care, catheter care, feeding, and meal preparation, with the objective of encouraging people to do these tasks independently. Support and enable service users to improve or maintain their mobility through exercise and the use of mobility appliances or fitting equipment ifappropriate.</li></ol> <ol><li>Recording/Documentation - accurately. Read, respond, and act upon support plans, risk assessments, manual handling assessments, medication profiles, and other written information within the person's home. IT skills by completing mileage, booking A/L, toil, and applying for internal training on the system.</li></ol> <ol><li>Assist people, where appropriate, manage and take their prescribed medication according to their individualised medication profile and medication policy, be competent in dispensing medication from boxes and bottles, applying pain patches, contact chemist re medication, collection, and delivery prescriptions. Be competent in assisting a service user with stoma care and catheter care to recognise risks and report concerns to the appropriate person.</li></ol> <ol><li>Assess for equipment, assistive technology, and minor / major adaptations. To consider any preventative measures necessary to maintain independence, provide equipment, demonstrate, and instruct individuals, carers, and other professionals in the safe use of and provide ongoing training when required. Work will be carried out in patients own homes and the activities will include: a) Implementing treatment to protocols and based on competencies. b) Monitoring progress and feeding back to the registered practitioner or assistant practitioner c) Making minor adjustments to treatment programmes within predetermined limits d) Assisting registered practitioners with complex treatment. e) Community participation: support the individual and their families to identify community activities that will support the individual to maintain their connections with themselves, the people, and the environment surrounding them. f) Ability to use technology and interpret data to inform Reablement plans</li></ol> <ol><li>Attend training as identified through appraisal, in line with national minimum care standards, Skills Training and Council policy, and be proactive in any development opportunities as they arise. To assist in the induction of new colleagues and to maintain positive relationships within the team and beyond.</li></ol> <ol><li>Support and participate in treatment/exercise regimes and rehabilitation plans identified by other team members undertaking basic nursing, occupational therapy and physiotherapy roles following appropriate training, i.e., putting a splint on foot and following the exercise regime laid out, use of walking aids, deliver, and fit equipment.</li></ol> <ol><li>The initiative, to have a responsible attitude and a creative approach, to be open, you try new ways of working with service users and their carers. The ability to work alone and use your own initiative, however, also raise any issues that you feel need supervisory support and may have to deal with any emergency.</li><li>Will be required to work in the homes of our service users. The types homes include houses, flats, sheltered housing, caravans, etc. some of which may be unpleasant or disagreeable, referring the difficult situations to the Locality Manager or Community Service Manager. This is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities of this post. The post holder may be required to carry out any other duties as directed; the responsibility level of any other duties should not exceed those outlined above.</li></ol> Person specification QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING Essential criteria <ul><li>English and Math GCSE grade 9-2 (A*-E) or equivalent</li><li>Competence based level 3 Qualification e.g. NVQ or Diploma in Adult Care</li><li>Willing towards Trusted assessor Accreditation</li></ul>KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE &amp; EXPERTISE Essential criteria <ul><li>Working with a range of people delivering care or support in the community</li><li>Skilled understanding of the needs of people with Dementia including an understanding of promoting independence and choice to the individual</li><li>Practical experience of using equipment relating to care or willing to learn</li><li>Understanding of Person centred Approaches</li></ul>Desirable criteria <ul><li>Provide high quality support to people in their own home</li><li>Flexible working responding to the ever changing demands/needs of a community based service</li><li>Work with people in goal setting, devise support plan to enable the person to maximize their independence and rehabilitation through reablement process and emotional support. Work with people to assess for equipment, assistive technology, and minor/major adaptations where appropriate including carers. To provide and / or install aids/ equipment and Assistive Technology</li></ul>COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES) Essential criteria <ul><li>Excellent communication skills verbal, non-verbal and written</li><li>Able to plan and prioritise workload</li><li>Ability to demonstrate flexibility and initiative</li><li>Ability to work effectively as a member of a team</li><li>Ability to undertake training and apply new understanding</li><li>Ability to maintain judgement when working under pressure</li><li>Ability to work effectively as a member of a team</li></ul>Our vision is to provide One Culture of Care for one another in order that we can provide compassionate care for the people who use our services. We are passionate about creating a workplace where we work together to get results, encouraging colleagues to have their say, in order to co create the change we want to see. We take pride in the diversity of our workforce that's why we encourage applications from all. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants. Please ensure your application is submitted with referees who can verify your employment/education history over the last three years and include valid email addresses for them. We will request electronic Factual Employment References from your previous employers. These references will be requested before you are issued with an unconditional offer of employment letter. Candidates who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the United Kingdom can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position by assessing their circumstances against the criteria specified on the Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK website. We encourage all applicants to review these criteria carefully to understand their eligibility for sponsorship. If you are appointed to a post, information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records system. The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer. You may be required to undertake a DBS. The Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and will recover the cost (Enhanced £54.40, Standard £26.40 or Basic £26.40) from your salary when you commence in post (including Internal staff). You will also be required to participate in the DBS Update Service and pay the £16 cost per year. This is a condition of your employment. CHFT is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients. If you have any questions please contact <a href="mailto:ask.recruitment@cht.nhs.uk" target="_blank">ask.recruitment@cht.nhs.uk</a> for assistance. Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Documents to download <ul> <li> JD and Person Spec (PDF, 392.6KB) </li> </ul>

Independent Living Officer

Job Introduction This exciting new development within Lincolnshire, based in Grantham, welcomes enthusiastic and experienced applicants to apply for this rare opportunity to be involved in shaping a brand new pilot service that will support individuals stepping down from acute mental health wards to transition into the community. The service will be delivered in partnership with Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Trust and will form part of the NHS Mental Health Pathway. The service will be going live in October 2025, with a full training and induction programme for the team before go live. With an emphasis on recovery working alongside specialist housing and financial related support, you'll need to work flexibly to manage your own small caseload and help with the day to day running of the service. Role Responsibility Raising the bar for person-centred care, you'll provide a range of recovery focused support through key working sessions and group work. People's lives will be truly changed by you as you enable and prepare them to gain new skills and help them find ways to promote their long-term recovery. You will have off rota responsibilities such as housing and benefit assessments, identifying housing needs, liaising with local authorities to ensure that service users are supported in their move on from the service. On rota, you'll work with individuals on their recovery, devising individually tailored support and risk management plans and ensuring effective discharge planning. Ultimately, you'll play a vital role in helping them to gain skills and coping strategies, all while encouraging positive change and independence. The role requires you to work with the team on a rota which may include evenings and weekends. The Ideal Candidate Ideally with experience in the mental health sector, it's essential that you have a good understanding of the recovery model, together with a solution-focused attitude and a person-centred approach. You'll be equally comfortable getting things done on your own initiative and as part of a team and have no problems working in a fast-paced environment and adapting to challenging situations. And of course, you'll be the sort of person who enjoys talking to people with different needs, is genuinely interested in helping them, and possesses a deep level of empathy, understanding and patience. Knowledge of housing pathways, benefits applications and working alongside authorities such as social care is really key for this role. About us As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer. We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support. What Benefits Will I Receive? We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career - we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package. You will get 31 days' paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 33 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost. Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following the link below to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees. Turning Point Benefits Turning Point

Transition and Housing Support Worker

Julian House is a charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. We run several projects and every year we help thousands of people out of homelessness, into employment, away from domestic abuse, and more. If you'd like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we're looking for! Job Role: Supported Housing Worker Salary:£25,235 per year Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract type: Fixed-term contract until 31st March 2026 Location: Exeter Additional information: <ul><li>Participation in an out-of-hours on-call rota</li></ul>The Role: Join our Exeter Supported Housing Service as a Supported Housing Worker, where you'll play a key role in helping clients maintain safe accommodation, manage personal finances, and access multi-agency support. You'll work with individuals facing complex challenges-such as trauma, mental health issues, and substance misuse-empowering them to build resilience and move towards independent living. With 11 supported units across Exeter, you'll help ensure high standards of safety, effective referrals, and meaningful progress for each client. If you're organised, compassionate, and ready to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Be Doing: <ul><li>Delivering direct support and housing management services to clients</li><li>Building strong partnerships with local agencies</li><li>Keeping client records accurate, clear, and up to date</li><li>Tracking referrals into the service</li><li>Creating a safe, supportive and empowering environment that promotes personal growth and sustainable move-on</li></ul>Since job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the post holder may be required to undertake other duties, which are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities What We're Looking For: <ul><li>Experience working with people who may have complex needs and/or challenging behaviours</li><li>Understanding of the causes of homelessness and social exclusion and the approaches which seek to address these</li></ul>There are many great reasons to join our team! <ul><li>Access to our Rewards Platform, which includes an Employee Assistance Programme and Health Cash Plan</li><li>Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators</li><li>27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment (pro-rata for part-time staff) </li><li>30% staff discount at Julian House charity shops</li><li>20% staff discount at Julian House bike workshops</li><li>For all the fantastic and valuable work you'll be doing makes you'll be eligible for the Blue Light Card, which offers amazing discounts on thousands of brands</li><li>A generous and competitive pension scheme</li><li>A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted</li><li>6 weekly Reflective Practice sessions from objective, external facilitators</li></ul>Our Ethos As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion &amp; Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter. If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including the interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. DBS Checks We welcome applications from people with lived experience. All applicants working with our clients will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from becoming an employee; the decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role. If you would like to discuss any convictions you may have, please contact the person named in the advert. All information will be dealt with according to our Data Protection Policy. Get in touch If you have any questions about the Supported Housing Worker role, please get in touch with the team at <a href="mailto:recruitment@julianhouse.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@julianhouse.org.uk</a>. We look forward to speaking with you soon! Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies once the perfect candidate has been found. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible so that you don't miss out!

Supported Housing Worker

Housing Support Worker We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Housing Support Worker to join our North Surrey Floating Support service in Surrey. £25,437.98 per annum, working 35 hours per week.Want to feel valued? You'll feel at home here. Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning &amp; Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day. Our benefits include: <ul> <li>Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service</li> <li>Free DBS</li> <li>Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card</li> <li>Fully paid induction programme and further training</li> <li>ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes</li> <li>Cycle to work scheme</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support</li> <li>Online wellbeing resources</li> <li>A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&amp;Cs apply)</li> <li>Quarterly Staff Awards to reward &amp; recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution</li> </ul> All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. Enable vulnerable people living in a variety of different tenures to manage their tenancies/ licences and prevent homelessness by providing a flexible and individually tailored support package. What you'll do: <ul> <li>Undertake key-working responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Manager</li> <li>Ensure that referrals to the service are managed effectively and in line with the referrals and assessment procedure</li> <li>Undertake initial and assessments and continuous reviews of support needs and potential risks, and agree levels of support and actions</li> <li>Create and review support/ action plans for providing appropriate housing-related support based on the assessment and reflecting the services and resources available</li> <li>Develop and maintain links with key agencies and service providers in the local community</li> <li>Empower customers to ensure they receive the benefits and services they are entitled to</li> <li>Signpost customers to support services that can help them address additional support needs such as mental or physical health, employment and education, adult social care, domestic abuse and family support</li> <li>Encourage and enable customers to pay their rent and other housing-related costs, and to ensure that rent accounts are managed effectively in conjunction with the relevant housing provider</li> <li>Encourage and enable customers to adhere to all other conditions of their tenancies/ licences, eg maintaining a satisfactory living environment, refraining from anti-social behaviour, allowing access for essential work</li> <li>Encourage and enable customers to take necessary steps to seeking and preparing for alternative accommodation where maintaining their current housing situation is unsuitable or unviable</li> <li>Ensure that all safeguarding concerns are managed in line with safeguarding protocols and are reported to Contract Manager/Head of Operations, as appropriate</li> <li>Undertake all administrative work and keep accurate and comprehensive customer records to professional standards</li> <li>Adhere to Look Ahead's Policies and Procedures</li> <li>Engage in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills</li> <li>Work closely with the team and communicate openly</li> <li>Undertake any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as may be reasonably assigned by the manager within the remit of the service and contract.</li> </ul> This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead About you: <ul> <li>Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement</li> <li>Approachable and open behaviour</li> <li>Prefers working as part of a group or team</li> <li>Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement</li> <li>Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised</li> <li>Flexible</li> <li>Open to feedback and self development</li> <li>Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments</li> <li>Is confident with high levels of self-esteem</li> <li>Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication</li> <li>Is essentially customer-focused</li> <li>Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude</li> <li>Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviours</li> </ul>What you'll bring: Essential: <ul> <li>Use of own vehicle</li> <li>IT and functional skills</li> <li>Positive attitude and can-do approach</li> <li>Resilience</li> <li>Flexibility</li> <li>Good communication skills, written and verbally</li> </ul>Desirable: <ul> <li>Experience working in homelessness, housing or support/care</li> <li>Up to NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent or experience in the social care/charity sector</li> </ul>About us: Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us. We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values: <ul> <li>We focus on Excellence and innovation.</li> <li>We are Caring and Compassionate.</li> <li>We are Inclusive and Trusted.</li> <li>We work in Partnership and are One-Team.</li> </ul>Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Housing Support Worker

Trainee Housing Support Officer - Customer Access Team 1 x 12 month Fixed Term Vacancy (Secondment available to internal staff if approved) Based at The Woolwich Centre We have an exciting opportunity within our Housing Inclusion Service, for people looking to start their career in housing. The Royal Borough of Greenwich has high levels of housing need, we aim to prevent homelessness wherever possible, by exploring the different housing options available to those at risk of homelessness. Based at The Woolwich Centre, you will work as part of a dedicated team providing the first point of contact for our customers, either in person, over the phone or via email. The successful candidate will be passionate about delivering a first-class customer service experience and need to be committed to providing a high quality of customer care at all times. You will need to be confident working in a fast-paced and demanding environment, be well organised, focused, and able to remain calm and professional under pressure. You should have good knowledge of relevant housing legislation, the ability to work well with partner agencies, and have excellent written and oral communication skills. You should also have the ability to make full use of various IT programs and systems. The job description and person specification are attached, for further information. For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contactVicky Honey; <a href="mailto:Vicky.Honey@royalgreenwich.gov.uk" target="_blank">Vicky.Honey@royalgreenwich.gov.uk</a> 020 8921 8670 If you require any assistance in viewing or accessing this opportunity, please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@royalgreenwich.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@royalgreenwich.gov.uk</a> or call 020-8921-8977 Diversity Statement: Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. High Volume Applications: Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should there be a high volume of applications received. Advert Close: All vacancies close at midnight unless otherwise stated. Full Employment History: A full employment history is required for this role. Please provide a full employment history, together with a satisfactory written explanation of any gaps in employment. How Applications are Scored: Each application is scored according to how well the supporting statement addresses each point on the Person Specification for the role. Candidates will be short-listed for interview on the extent to which they meet the specific points within the Person Specification. The Person Specification is supplied with the job advert. When completing your application, please use the supporting statement section to tell us how you meet each of the points on the Person Specification. We need to have this information in order to consider your application. DBS: This role requires a Basic DBS. Salary: Salaries advertised are for a standard working week of 35 hours unless otherwise stated. Please use this 'Salary Calculator to help you calculate a pro rata salary. Our Staff Values: Our Staff Values are important to us. Candidates will be continuously assessed against our staff values throughout the recruitment process. Where candidates demonstrate views and behaviours that do not meet the standards of our staff values, we reserve the right to reject their application/ registration.

Trainee Housing Support Officer

If anything in regards to your sensitive information has changed, please ensure you update this on your iPal account. This supports us in monitoring and improving our diversity and representation across the business. Title: Supported Housing Officer Contract Type: Permanent, 35 hours per week Grade: 7 Location: Stratford, London or Trafford, Manchester London Salary: Starting salary £35,951 per annum Benefits include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more ... Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated. Closing date for completed applications: 23rd July 2025 at 11:59pm Interviews will be held via MS Teams on: 4 th August 2025 Role Profile.pdf An exciting job opportunity has become available for the right candidate to join us as a Housing Officer within our L&amp;Q Living Housing Management Team. Independent Living is an integral part of what we do, delivering services primarily for our customers aged 55 and over. We are an aspirational and forward-thinking team, responsible for delivering quality housing to our customers. As our customers are always at the heart of our service, we strive to deliver excellent services to the local community and work with our customers to enable them to maintain their independence and live well. You will be covering a patch of six schemes across the Medway in Kent and the London Boroughs of Bexley and Richmond providing frontline housing management for our vulnerable customers. You will be responsible for all housing management functions including carrying out health and safety checks, ensuring maintenance or repair work has been carried out, resolving neighbourly disputes or incidents of anti-social behaviour, and offering tenancy advice to our vulnerable customers or their support agencies. You will be a hard-working individual who works well under pressure and is passionate about providing excellent customer service to our customers and other stakeholders. To be successful in the role you will have: <ul> <li> Housing Management experience working with vulnerable people </li> <li> Working knowledge of Health and safety requirements in relation to property management</li> <li>Proficient in using complex IT and housing systems, with ability to use MS Office applications and remote working technology.</li> <li>Strong written communication skills, with the ability to write clearly and accurately in various styles-including letters, newsletters, and witness statements-and proven experience in report writing.</li> <li>Proven ability to solve problems independently and creatively, with strong customer focus and confidence in managing challenging situations, while positively adapting to change and demonstrating empathy toward others.</li> </ul>Whilst normal office working hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, occasional out of hours working may be required to meet the needs of our customers. This is an essential car user post to which an additional monthly allowance is paid. The post holder is required to hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle insured for Business Use. About L&amp;Q: We're one of the UK's leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people's health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life. 250,000 people call our properties 'home', and we're proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England. At L&amp;Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate values and behavioural framework , which outlines our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&amp;Q. L&amp;Q strongly believe a diverse and inclusive workforce is important, and inclusion is part of our core values and everyday working practices. We make hiring decisions based on your experiences, skills and merits and we are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace. Click here to read more. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email <a href="mailto:lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk</a> At L&amp;Q, sustainability is at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK's largest housing associations. Click here to find out more about L&amp;Q and why you should join us!

Supported Housing Officer - 6901

Creative Support are currently looking for a caring individual to take on our Relief Housing Support Worker role in Fleetwood, Blackpool, providing the highest standards of care to individuals with mental health/complex needs. This opportunity is perfect for someone who is interested in an exciting career in mental health. We are looking for someone who is approachable and warm and able to connect with the individuals we support. Support Worker Duties: <ul> <li>Developing and sustaining warm and trusting relationships with service users,</li> <li>Carrying out general administrative duties,</li> <li>Providing emotional support to service users,</li> <li>Medication oversight,</li> <li>Supporting with daily living tasks, including budgeting and tenancy maintenance,</li> <li>Communicating and building strong relationships with service users' family, support network and involved professionals.</li> </ul>Experience of providing care and support to individuals with mental health needs is essential for this role. The benefits of joining Creative Support as a Relief/Bank staff member is the flexibility to pick shifts to suit you and work in services that are local to you. Vacancy Reference Number: 82712 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. Application Instructions: In order to apply, please read the job description and then complete the online application form using the links above. You can also download a copy of our application form using the links above. Completed Application Forms must be submitted to our Head Office address (below) or emailed to <a href="mailto:recruitment@creativesupport.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@creativesupport.co.uk</a> to be considered for the vacancy. If you have not received a response to your application within 10 working days of the closing date please accept this as notification of an unsuccessful application. Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying. If you require any advice on completing your application form, please call us on 0161 236 0829. Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS

Relief Housing Support Worker

Annual salary: up to £28,917.00 Housing Support Officer Glasgow Salary up to £28,917 per annum Full time - 6 month Fixed term contract, 40hrs per week, Monday to Friday Including company vehicle and fuel card or £3,500 company car allowance Mears provides temporary accommodation to asylum seekers whilst their claim is being assessed in three regions: Northeast, Yorkshire and Humber, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. At the end of May 2021 Mears had over 19000 service users across the three regions. Mears work in partnership with central and local Government, registered providers, tenants, landlords and investors to find solutions to homelessness, provide more social and affordable housing and create specialist housing for people with care needs. About the Role: Due to contract expansion, we are seeking for a Housing Support Officer to join our team. This is an exciting position that works exclusively to support Asylum seekers going through their right to work Asylum application process with the home office. The ideal candidate will be resilient, trustworthy, caring, a people person and extremely empathetic to others. As a Housing Support Officer every day is different, no day is the same. Although this role comes with it challenges it is an extremely rewarding role. As a Housing Support Officer your main duties will include but not limited to ensuring service users are supported at various stages of their Asylum application process including any safeguarding and welfare issues you come across, providing practical and emotional support to service users, monitoring service users' wellbeing and support needs and ensuring all records are updated and accurate for home office audit purposes. It is essential to maintain boundaries and being resilient to ensure a professional and a well-defined service is provided to always meet the needs of the service users. Role Criteria: <ul><li>Experience of working with vulnerable and diverse client groups</li><li>Experience and understanding of safeguarding</li><li>Ability to identify individuals and family need and recognise the required support packages to maintain independence</li><li>Experience working with mental health and or challenging behaviour</li><li>To communicate effectively with colleagues, local authorities, and service users</li><li>Experience with record keeping and risk assessments</li><li>Ability to work under own initiative</li><li>Resilient</li><li>You will be supportive, trustworthy, a good listener, approachable and empathetic to others</li><li>Flexible and happy to travel</li><li>Full UK driving license</li></ul>All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. As part of the recruitment process for this role, we will carry out a DBS &amp; BPSS check, as well as Security Clearance. For these checks to be completed, we will require from you the relevant identification, including Proof of Address, References, a valid passport and proof that you have lived in the UK for the last 5 years. Benefits we can offer you <ul><li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!</li><li>Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.</li><li>Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more</li><li>Family friendly policies</li><li>Company Vehicle and Fuel Card</li><li>Access to EAP Counselling sessions</li></ul>Required Qualifications: English Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact: Beth Dunford (<a href="mailto:beth.dunford@mearsgroup.co.uk" target="_blank">beth.dunford@mearsgroup.co.uk</a>) If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way. At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all. We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers. In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.

Julian House is a charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. We run several projects and every year we help thousands of people out of homelessness, into employment, away from domestic abuse, and more. If you'd like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we're looking for! Job Role: Supported Housing Worker Salary:£25,235 per year Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract type: Permanent Location: Somerset East &amp; Somerset, mainly Frome &amp; Shepton Mallet Additional information: <ul><li>Valid driver's license and access to a car for business purposes</li><li>Participation in an out-of-hours on-call rota</li><li>Participation in a rostered system of working with shifts between the hours of 08:00 AM and 20:00 PM </li><li>Primarily Monday to Friday, with weekend availability required on a rotational basis</li></ul>The Role: Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? We're looking for a dedicated and compassionate Supported Housing Worker to support individuals experiencing homelessness on their journey toward greater independence. In this rewarding role, you'll work across two locations, providing tailored, person-centred support to clients with medium-level needs. From helping people maintain their tenancies to connecting them with vital services, you'll play a key role in empowering individuals to build brighter, more stable futures. What You'll Be Doing: <ul><li>Delivering direct support and housing management services to clients</li><li>Building strong partnerships with local agencies</li><li>Keeping client records accurate, clear, and up to date</li><li>Tracking referrals into the service</li><li>Creating a safe, supportive and empowering environment that promotes personal growth and sustainable move-on</li></ul>Since job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the post holder may be required to undertake other duties, which are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities What We're Looking For: <ul><li>Experience working with people who may have complex needs and/or challenging behaviours</li><li>Valid driver's license and access to own vehicle - business insurance will be required for roles involving travel for work</li></ul>There are many great reasons to join our team! <ul><li>Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators</li><li>Wellbeing related support and advice and up to 6 free counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment (pro-rata for part time staff) </li><li>30% staff discount at Julian House charity shops</li><li>20% staff discount at Julian House bike workshops</li><li>For all the fantastic and valuable work you'll be doing makes you eligible for the Blue Light Card which offers amazing discounts on thousands of brands</li><li>A generous and competitive pension scheme</li><li>A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted</li><li>6 weekly Reflective Practice sessions from objective, external facilitators</li></ul>Our Ethos As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion &amp; Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter. If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including the interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. DBS Checks We welcome applications from people with lived experience. All applicants working with our clients will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from becoming an employee; the decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role. If you would like to discuss any convictions you may have, please contact the person named in the advert. All information will be dealt with according to our Data Protection Policy. Get in touch If you have any questions about the Supported Housing Worker role, please get in touch with the team at <a href="mailto:recruitment@julianhouse.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@julianhouse.org.uk</a>. We look forward to speaking with you soon! Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies once the perfect candidate has been found. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible so that you don't miss out!

Julian House is a charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. We run several projects and every year we help thousands of people out of homelessness, into employment, away from domestic abuse, and more. If you'd like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we're looking for! Job Role: Supported Housing Worker (Part-time) Salary:£13,122.20 per year (full time £25,235) Hours: 19.5 hours per week Contract type: Permanent Location: Somerset East &amp; Somerset, mainly Frome &amp; Shepton Mallet Additional information: <ul><li>Valid driver's license and access to a car for business purposes</li><li>Participation in a rostered system of working with shifts between the hours of 08:00 AM and 20:00 PM </li><li>Standard working days will include Saturday, Sunday, and one weekday</li></ul>Please note that the weekly hours will be reduced from 19.5 to 12 as of 1st April 2026; however, this may be extended The Role: We're looking for a compassionate and driven Supported Housing Worker to join our team and provide high-quality, person-centred support to individuals who have experienced homelessness or insecure housing In this rewarding role, you'll work directly with clients in both supported housing and the wider community, helping them overcome barriers, build confidence, and move towards stable, long-term accommodation. You'll provide both practical and emotional support tailored to each individual's needs-whether that's helping them manage a tenancy, access services, or develop life skills. You'll manage a small caseload (typically 4-10 clients), allowing you to build meaningful relationships and deliver consistent, impactful support. With a strong focus on face-to-face engagement, you'll play a key role in preventing tenancy breakdowns and promoting independence. This is more than just a job-it's a chance to be part of someone's journey to a better future. What You'll Be Doing: <ul><li>Empowering clients with diverse and complex needs</li><li>Championing a strength-based, trauma-informed approach</li><li>Building strong partnerships with local agencies</li><li>Keeping client records accurate, clear, and up to date</li><li>Tracking referrals into the service</li></ul>Since job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the post holder may be required to undertake other duties, which are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities What We're Looking For: <ul><li>Experience working with people who may have complex needs and/or challenging behaviours</li><li>Valid driver's license and access to own vehicle - business insurance will be required for roles involving travel for work</li></ul>There are many great reasons to join our team! <ul><li>Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators</li><li>Wellbeing related support and advice and up to 6 free counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment (pro-rata for part time staff) </li><li>30% staff discount at Julian House charity shops</li><li>20% staff discount at Julian House bike workshops</li><li>For all the fantastic and valuable work you'll be doing makes you eligible for the Blue Light Card which offers amazing discounts on thousands of brands</li><li>A generous and competitive pension scheme</li><li>A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted</li><li>6 weekly Reflective Practice sessions from objective, external facilitators</li></ul>Our Ethos As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion &amp; Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter. If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including the interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. DBS Checks We welcome applications from people with lived experience. All applicants working with our clients will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from becoming an employee; the decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role. If you would like to discuss any convictions you may have, please contact the person named in the advert. All information will be dealt with according to our Data Protection Policy. Get in touch If you have any questions about the Supported Housing Worker role, please get in touch with the team at <a href="mailto:recruitment@julianhouse.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@julianhouse.org.uk</a>. We look forward to speaking with you soon! Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies once the perfect candidate has been found. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible so that you don't miss out!

Supported Housing Worker (Part-time)

The role Housing with Support Manager Derby £27,563 This role We are seeking an experienced Housing with Support Manager to provide on-site housing management, which enables people to live as independently with as much choice and control over their lives as possible. You will be part of a team responsible for day to day running of the service providing an excellent level of customer service and ensuring that all regulatory and contractual commitments are met. This should all be evidenced on your CV. What you'll need to succeed<ul><li>To be successful in the role you will need expert knowledge of providing services to older persons, and a good understanding of housing management</li><li>You will be delivering advice and support to customers with a wide variety of needs, and will need to be able to work effectively in partnership with external agencies including the local authority</li><li>As an expert in the area it is essential that you can demonstrate significant knowledge of this customer group and type of service, including a good understanding of safeguarding. You will need to have good administration skills, including the use of IT reporting and procurement systems</li><li>You will work with customers to provide a range of stimulating and interesting activities to support customers' wellbeing and promote a sense of community. Above all you will need to be able to provide a supportive and reassuring presence to our customers, and to be able to respond flexibly during these challenging times.</li><li>Full Driving Licence required</li></ul>To meet our commitment to providing safe, high-quality services to our customers we will complete an enhanced background check with the Disclosure and Barring Service, which will include a check of the Adult Barred list, once an offer employment is made. A new check will be completed every three years. What you need to do now If you`re interested in this role, take a look at the attached Job Description for more details and if it`s the ideal job for you, click `apply now` to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Please can you all ensure that you complete the supporting statement to highlight the qualities that you can bring to the role. Please note :- we do not currently offer visa sponsorship. What's in it for you? Our benefits include:-<ul><li>28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time) per year </li><li>2 volunteering days per year for things like helping out in local communities</li><li>An additional 'Beliefs day' once a year to have an extra a day off</li><li>Supported family friendly approach with extended parental leave</li><li>Enhanced pension with matched contributions of up to 9%</li><li>Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave per year</li><li>Life assurance cover 3 x your salary</li><li>Cycle2work scheme</li><li>Hybrid Working - Dependent on job role and department</li><li>Health cash plan scheme for your everyday healthcare needs which you can add your family members too</li><li>Tenancy deposit - interest free loan to help with rental deposits and season Ticket loan</li><li>Access to extensive learning and training opportunities with Wisebox platform</li><li>Colleague virtual social platform with our workplace pages where you can keep up to date with the organisational activity and link in with colleagues</li><li>Career progression across the organisation with our mentoring/coaching programmes, apprenticeships and career planning support</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme- We are committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues and support this as an organisation</li></ul>About us We are committed to developing and implementing or maintaining sustainability initiatives to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable practices within MTVH. Learn more about our benefits and organisation by viewing our attached document Our promise Here at Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH) we want to capture the value that difference brings and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We work collaboratively 'Serving people better every day' to educate, support and develop all of our diverse employees and the communities that we serve. We are also part of the disability confident employer scheme. We want every employee and every customer to feel comfortable enough to be their true self and are working tirelessly in the background to create an environment that encourages our employees to challenge non-inclusive behaviours and to be mindful of their own and other's wellbeing. We provide a platform of Network groups for employees to share views, tell us what we're doing well and recommend improvements. We want to create a real sense of community and a workforce who feel that their opinions are valued. Our Networks groups are:-<ul><li>Gender</li><li>Ethnicity</li><li>LGBTQ+</li><li>Disability</li></ul>Our core values of Dare, Care and Collaborate demonstrate that we are a people focused business, solving social issues by working together! We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found so we do encourage you to complete the application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Housing Support Worker Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week Salary: £28,230 + 5% pension. Holiday: 25 days, plus Bank Holidays Latch is an exceptional charitable organisation that refurbishes derelict and run-down houses in Leeds. Once fully renovated and furnished, our properties offer supported housing for individuals experiencing homelessness or facing housing challenges, empowering them to embark on a journey towards positive transformation in their lives. We are recruiting an experienced worker to support our tenants to: <ul><li>Establish and maintain their tenancies to prevent recurring homelessness.</li><li>Address their identified and changing support needs.</li><li>Develop a range of skills so that they can move to independent living.</li><li>Identify and take steps towards achieving their personal goals.</li></ul>Latch provides flexible, individualised support. We are developing our service based on innovative evidence-based practice, incorporating Strengths Based Approaches and Trauma Informed Practice. We are looking for an enthusiastic, skilled and committed worker to join our friendly team. Experience of support work, a full driving licence and access to own vehicle for work use are essential. Enhanced DBS checking will be carried out for this role. For full information and to complete the application form, go to: <a href="http://www.latch.org.uk/about-latch/jobs" target="_blank">www.latch.org.uk/about-latch/jobs</a> Only applications submitted online via the above link will be considered. CVs not accepted. Closing date: Wednesday 23rd July 2025, 5pm Interviews: Thursday 31st July 2025 Latch, 176 Chapeltown Road, Leeds, LS7 4HP Telephone: 0113 237 4482 The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.

Housing Support Worker (E7853) - Leeds Action To Create Homes Ltd

"I genuinely look forward to going to work on a Monday - how many people can say that!" - Alex, Housing &amp; Support Officer Why not be like Alex and join us as our next Housing and Support Officer and make a difference! Do you thrive on empowering others and have the desire to support vulnerable individuals to live independently? At Transform Housing &amp; Support, we believe everyone should live independent and fulfilling lives. We provide housing and support for many socially excluded and vulnerable people across Surrey, parts of Berkshire, West Sussex, and the London Borough of Sutton. Come and join the Elmbridge Team and play a pivotal role in our incredible success stories, which have resulted in individuals finding stability, securing jobs, and their own homes. If you're looking for a role where every day is different and brings new opportunities to make a meaningful difference, Transform Housing &amp; Support is the place for you. Salary - £26,750 per annum plus benefits Location - Walton on Thames Full time - average 37 hrs per week on a shift basis (to be discussed at interview) What You'll Be Doing You will be joining our Elmbridge Team, a warm friendly and welcoming group, to provide a high-quality service to our clients in Walton on Thames, Molesey, Hersham, Thames Ditton, Hinchley Wood and Cobham. We currently support 65 clients with a range of needs. Our clients include individuals who are homeless, some with mental health issues, those in recovery from substance misuse, and young people. A little more about your day as a Housing &amp; Support Officer: <ul><li>Act as a keyworker to clients, helping them achieve their goals and live independently.</li><li>Family mediation and support, bringing families back together. </li><li>Working with a community of professionals to support the right outcomes. </li><li>Problem solving together and debriefs sharing our experiences and learning as a team. </li><li>Support clients with repair issues and repayment agreements for rent arrears.</li><li>Carry out room inspections, health and safety checks and making rooms homely for new residents.</li></ul>It is an exciting time to our Elmbridge Team as you'll also be involved in planning and running our extra-curricular workshops which range from sport activities such as basketball, table tennis and boxing, to relaxation sessions including yoga and meditation. We are always open to new ideas and projects, so if you have a particular talent or skill, please let us know! Why not find out more about the Elmbridge Team by watching this video. For an informal discussion about the role please email <a href="mailto:tlennon@transformhousing.org.uk" target="_blank">tlennon@transformhousing.org.uk</a> to arrange a call to discuss the post further or apply directly. What You'll Need To be successful in this role, you will need: <ul><li>Ability to develop non-judgmental professional relationships with clients. </li><li>The ability to manage your own time, delivering outcomes, meeting deadlines.</li><li>An Enhanced DBS check (to be completed by us, upon successful application).</li><li>A full valid driving licence and use of your own car for business purposes.</li></ul>Tick most of the boxes but not all? The best candidate rarely does. So, if you are excited by the role and can do most of what we are looking for, go ahead and apply; you could be exactly who we need. How we'll set you up for success We want to make sure you have the skills and knowledge to be great in your role. So when you join us, you will complete a tailored induction programme which will include a combination of online training, in person training, and shadowing. Plus, after two years, you will have the opportunity to undertake a relevant extended training course, whether that be a college course, Open university degree or professional qualification. Why work at Transform Transform is a place where everyone is valued. We want to make sure colleagues have the flexibility they need to balance their personal lives and do well at work. We focus on outcomes and are open to different ways of working including flexible hours where possible. Our benefits are great too and include: <ul><li>28 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time) </li><li>An additional 1 day (pro rata) per annum wellbeing day </li><li>A defined contribution pension scheme </li><li>Interest-free staff loans </li><li>The opportunity to buy or sell up to five days annual leave per holiday year </li><li>Life assurance cover </li></ul>What's Next At Transform, we're all about celebrating diversity because we know it's key to our success. We're committed to being inclusive, so if you're passionate about what you do and share our values, we want to hear from you! If you need any adjustments during the application or selection process, please let us know, and we'll be happy to help. We review CVs as we receive them and interview as soon as we have applications that look like a good match, so apply as soon as you can to avoid missing out.

Housing & Support Officer

Job Description Salary: £51,801 - £59,724 per annum Grade: G Contract: Permanent Hours: 37 hours per week Quality Assurance for Thurrock Children Services is a fast developing service, with high aspirations for outcomes for children. We are seeking passionate and tenacious social work professionals, who have a drive for improving outcomes for Thurrock children. We are currently recruiting for an Independent Reviewing Officer who has a crucial contribution to make by ensuring the child/young person's voice is heard. If you are an experienced social worker with management experience, who enjoys working with professional networks and making relationships with children/young people, but who can constructively challenge when necessary, then this opportunity will be of interest to you. Supervisory/management experience essential. Thurrock is investing in its children's services and is aiming for only excellent performance and outcomes for the children and families we work with, so as to build upon its recent Outstanding Ofsted rating to achieve even better outcomes for children and families. In return we offer a competitive salary as well as an attractive benefit package, including: <ul> <li>Generous annual leave - 25 days rising to 30 after 5 years</li> <li>Excellent training opportunities and an established CPD programme</li> <li>Flexible working to enable work life balance</li> <li>Reflective supervision and management support</li> <li>Reasonable work loads</li> <li>Training in Signs of Safety</li></ul>A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required at Enhanced Level for this role. Closing Date: Redeployment Only: 10th July 2025 Internal &amp; External Applications: 20th July 2025 Interview Dates: Week commencing 28th July 2025 To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below: Download Job Profile (PDF Document) Application Requirements As part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management is required for all Safeguarding roles. Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under Miscellaneous Documents as part of your application. If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications. Gaps in Employment Form Gaps in Employment Example About Us Why Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve. Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough. Our location Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road. Staff benefits We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome. Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council

Independent Reviewing Officer

Annual salary: up to £28,917.00 Housing Support Officer Edinburgh Salary up to £28,917 per annum Full time - Permanent, 40hrs per week, Monday to Friday Including company vehicle and fuel card or £3,500 company car allowance Mears provides temporary accommodation to asylum seekers whilst their claim is being assessed in three regions: Northeast, Yorkshire and Humber, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. At the end of May 2021 Mears had over 19000 service users across the three regions. Mears work in partnership with central and local Government, registered providers, tenants, landlords and investors to find solutions to homelessness, provide more social and affordable housing and create specialist housing for people with care needs. About the Role: Due to contract expansion, we are seeking for a Housing Support Officer to join our team. This is an exciting position that works exclusively to support Asylum seekers going through their right to work Asylum application process with the home office. The ideal candidate will be resilient, trustworthy, caring, a people person and extremely empathetic to others. As a Housing Support Officer every day is different, no day is the same. Although this role comes with it challenges it is an extremely rewarding role. As a Housing Support Officer your main duties will include but not limited to ensuring service users are supported at various stages of their Asylum application process including any safeguarding and welfare issues you come across, providing practical and emotional support to service users, monitoring service users' wellbeing and support needs and ensuring all records are updated and accurate for home office audit purposes. It is essential to maintain boundaries and being resilient to ensure a professional and a well-defined service is provided to always meet the needs of the service users. Role Criteria: <ul><li>Experience of working with vulnerable and diverse client groups</li><li>Experience and understanding of safeguarding</li><li>Ability to identify individuals and family need and recognise the required support packages to maintain independence</li><li>Experience working with mental health and or challenging behaviour</li><li>To communicate effectively with colleagues, local authorities, and service users</li><li>Experience with record keeping and risk assessments</li><li>Ability to work under own initiative</li><li>Resilient</li><li>You will be supportive, trustworthy, a good listener, approachable and empathetic to others</li><li>Flexible and happy to travel</li><li>Full UK driving license</li></ul>All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. As part of the recruitment process for this role, we will carry out a DBS &amp; BPSS check, as well as Security Clearance. For these checks to be completed, we will require from you the relevant identification, including Proof of Address, References, a valid passport and proof that you have lived in the UK for the last 5 years. Benefits we can offer you <ul><li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!</li><li>Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.</li><li>Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more</li><li>Family friendly policies</li><li>Company Vehicle and Fuel Card</li><li>Access to EAP Counselling sessions</li></ul>Required Qualifications: English Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact: Beth Dunford (<a href="mailto:beth.dunford@mearsgroup.co.uk" target="_blank">beth.dunford@mearsgroup.co.uk</a>) If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way. At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all. We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers. In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.

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 and complex needs to overcome barriers to achieving greater independence. You will have an in-depth knowledge of best-practice, including assertive outreach 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 such as a hostel, with significant experience of providing intensive housing management, and tenancy management tasks for services accommodation approx. 100 people. 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 but also supporting a small complex caseload yourself and representing at MDT meetings. This also involves participating in the Out of Hours On Call rota and working some weekends/public holidays. 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 delivery against organisational objectives; occupancy levels, void reduction, HB income maximisation and delivering support hours. </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 Reflective Practice and 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 an assertive outreach, 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 ensure 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 caseloads 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 in line with regulation for multiple floor buildings, 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 Housing Options and Temporary Accommodation teams / 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 large accommodation-based services, 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>Travel across the UK may 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).

Supported Housing Manager

Housing Support Worker We are recruiting for a full time position Salary Starts at £25,715, rises to £27025 after 12 months and to £27,955 after 24 months (pro rata) Job Purpose To provide intensive housing management support to vulnerable individuals with the intention of delivering a high-quality support programme that promotes client independence; providing a successful and sustainable move on and other measurable outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and expanding supported accommodation project in Sheffield. Duties and responsibilities Housing Management <ul><li> Engage with referral agencies to generate referrals for the service</li><li> To undertake all appropriate assessments for all potential and actual residents and to review and update these as required.</li><li> To complete all documentation including tenure agreements, property inventory, disclosure forms and an application for housing benefit with residents to support and sustain a successful tenancy.</li><li> Maximise rent collection, ensuring successful housing and other welfare benefit claims are submitted and maintained</li></ul>Support <ul><li> Maintain contact with tenants in accordance with the requirements of the service.</li><li> Design and deliver an effective support plan that meets tenants needs and results in a successful move on into independent living.</li><li> Actively engage with tenants in issues and decisions that affect them.</li><li> Develop professional relationships with a range of external agencies that supports the on-going needs of tenants.</li><li> Develop a move-on plan for residents at the earliest opportunity, identifying realistic options for independent or more appropriate housing.</li></ul>Qualifications and Experience <ul><li> Experience of providing support to vulnerable people in a housing environment</li><li> Experience of working with individuals who have multiple and complex needs, in prison and on release</li><li> The ability to develop constructive relationships with offenders</li><li> Knowledge of the Welfare Benefits System</li><li> An understanding of the Judiciary System in the UK</li><li> Experience in risk assessment and support planning</li><li> Basic IT skills suitable for an office environment</li></ul>Essential Requirements - Enhanced DBS - A full UK driving licence and access to a road-worthy vehicle - The right to work in the UK There are many great reasons to join our team! <ul><li>Great opportunities for career development</li><li>Mileage Compensation</li><li>Membership to Westfield Health</li><li>Access to Lifetime Financial</li><li>28 days annual leave (plus statutory bank holidays), increasing to 33 after 5 years continuous employment</li><li>Company pension scheme</li><li>Free Parking</li><li>Paid for Enhanced DBS check</li><li>A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted</li></ul>Don't meet every single requirement? We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can't tick every box but we realise the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist. So, if you can do most of what we're looking for, go ahead and apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles! Our Ethos As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Diversity &amp; Inclusion Ambassadors who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. Get in touch If you have any questions about the role, please get in touch with <a href="mailto:Katie.machin@targethousing.org.uk" target="_blank">Katie.machin@targethousing.org.uk</a> We look forward to speaking with you soon! Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies early if sufficient applications are received. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible! Closing Date: 11/07/2025

Job Description Salary: £30,559 - £32,654 Hours per week: 37 hours Interview date: Wednesday 30 July 2025 Strategic Asset - Managing and Transforming Our Estate Are you passionate about supporting people with mental health challenges to live independently and thrive in their homes? We're looking for a caring and motivated Housing Support Worker to join our HRA Housing team. In this role, you'll support tenants with mental health needs to manage their homes and finances, access benefits, and maintain a stable lifestyle. You'll help them understand their tenancy agreements, connect with local services, and provide practical help like setting up utilities or arranging furniture. You'll also run monthly support groups for tenants and workshops for staff to promote mental wellbeing. You'll need to be confident working independently, often visiting people in their homes. You'll handle sensitive situations with care and make important decisions to ensure tenants are safe and supported. A strong understanding of mental health, welfare benefits, and housing issues is essential. We're looking for someone with experience supporting vulnerable people, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work with different agencies. You'll need to be organised, compassionate, and able to stay calm under pressure. This is a rewarding role where you'll make a real difference in people's lives. If you're ready to help others build a better future, we'd love to hear from you. Why us? Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That's why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here! Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well asOur Identity. The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework. For more details, contact Gemma Syrett, Financial Inclusion Officer, at <a href="mailto:gemma.syrett@wiltshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">gemma.syrett@wiltshire.gov.uk</a>. This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information. We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion. Disability Confident Employer Application process Please ensure to regularly check your spam/junk folder for any communication from us regarding your application status. We wouldn't want you to miss out on any important updates or interview invitations. Thank you!

We are hiring a Support Worker role at Target Housing to join our team Locations: Hull Job Type: Full-Time, permanent Application Deadline: 7th July 2025 Roles we have available <ul><li>Hull AST Support worker</li></ul>About us Target Housing is a charity and registered social landlord. Over the past 30 years we have shown that stable accommodation and support can help transform lives. We work in a psychologically and trauma informed way to empower people to achieve independence. Target delivers the highest standard of housing and support to enable vulnerable people to live independently, fulfil their potential and contribute to their communities and wider society. In a typical week... You will be allocated a caseload of clients who you will support for the agreed contractual hours. We have offices in each area where you can collaborate with other colleagues and managers. You can discuss your client needs and issues as support for yourself and others. Working hours are generally 9am to 5pm with a 20-minute unpaid lunch break. We offer A starting salary of £25,715, after a full 1 years' service this will rise to £27,025 and further years' service, this will rise to £27,995. You will get an initial 28 days Annual Leave with an additional day a year up to 33 days leave, PLUS 8 Bank Holidays. There are many great reasons to join our team! <ul><li>Great opportunities for career development</li><li>Allocated training</li><li>Mileage Compensation</li><li>Access Membership to Westfield Health &amp; Lifetime Financial</li><li>Ability to apply for the Blue Light card</li><li>Employer Contributory Company pension scheme (4%)</li><li>A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted</li></ul>If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. Get in touch If you have any questions about the role, please get in touch with <a href="mailto:bella.crane@targethousing.org.uk" target="_blank">bella.crane@targethousing.org.uk</a> and /or <a href="mailto:donna.mcguiness@targethousing.org.uk" target="_blank">donna.mcguiness@targethousing.org.uk</a> Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies early if sufficient applications are received. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible! This role is subject to Enhanced DBS clearance, a full valid driving licence, access to a road worthy vehicle and two satisfactory reference checks JOB DESCRIPTION Main Purpose To provide high quality housing and support services to residents in order to assist them to sustain their tenancies. Specific tasks <ul><li>Assist residents when moving in, or out of Target accommodation. </li></ul><ul><li>Assess the circumstances, aspirations and needs of each resident in order to make a support plan that is relevant to the resident and realistic in its achievement.</li></ul><ul><li>Act as residents' keyworker offering advice and support to negotiated and agreed support planning to enable them to develop their skills for independent living.</li></ul><ul><li>Assist residents to maximise their income and to manage their personal budgets.</li></ul><ul><li>Support residents to understand their rights and responsibilities under their occupancy agreements.</li></ul><ul><li>Support and motivation to residents encouraging them to achieve personal goals.</li></ul><ul><li>Carry out regular resident risk assessment and ensure it is properly recorded and copied to relevant officers in the organisation.</li></ul><ul><li>Review support plans periodically and adapt them according to changing needs</li></ul><ul><li>Make sure residents pay the rent due to Target Housing as required by the occupancy agreement. Assist residents with their benefit claims where necessary.</li></ul><ul><li>Monitor residents' handling of Target Housing property and consumption of gas &amp; electricity.</li></ul><ul><li>Monitor residents' compliance with their occupancy agreements. Inform Service Manager who will then act to resolve non-compliance issues.</li></ul><ul><li>Monitor occupancy to ensure that properties have not been abandoned or damaged and take prompt action when it happens to avoid unnecessary costs to TH.</li><li>Where appropriate, help residents with budgeting. Negotiate with other bodies on behalf of the resident on the repayment of arrears such as rent owed to the Local Authority Housing Department.</li><li>Liaise with the Probation Service and any other appropriate bodies to ensure that all are aware of relevant information.</li><li>Enable and support the service user to deal with conflict and disputes amongst service users and between service users and neighbours.</li></ul><ul><li>Assist in the delivery and development of resident activities.</li></ul><ul><li>Keep all prescribed records in order that the value of the tenant support service can be audited and comply with confidentiality policy.</li></ul><ul><li>Build links with external organisations, to maintain constructive working relations and to ensure resident's needs are met.</li></ul><ul><li>Participate in office duty arrangements.</li></ul><ul><li>Provide cover for absent Housing Support Assistants &amp; Supported Housing Assistant.</li></ul><ul><li>Accompany a colleague to an appointment or visit where dual attendance is required.</li></ul>General tasks <ul><li>Attend and participate in training sessions or activities as required.</li></ul><ul><li>Participate in team meetings and supervision as required,</li></ul><ul><li>Perform other such duties as may be required to further the aims of Target Housing within the Health and Safety requirements.</li></ul><ul><li>Adhere to all of Target Housing's policies and procedures in particular our Equal Opportunities, Confidentiality and Health and Safety policies.</li></ul><ul><li>Carry out other such duties as directed by senior managers as appropriate to the aims of Target Housing.</li></ul>Person specifications <ul><li>Understanding of services provided to vulnerable groups</li></ul><ul><li>Understanding of delivering supported housing services. </li></ul><ul><li>Understanding of delivering services to residents in housing and supported accommodation</li></ul><ul><li>Basic knowledge of Welfare Benefits System. </li></ul><ul><li>An understanding of risk assessments and support planning</li></ul><ul><li>Understanding of the Judiciary System in the UK</li></ul>Competencies Customer Focus (Critical) Integrity (Critical) Team Working (Critical) Confidence &amp; Judgment (Very Important) Communication and Influence (Very Important) Planning &amp; Organising (Important) Technical (Important) Closing date: 07/0/2025 Target welcomes applications from all members of the community. Target reserves the right to close this role earlier than stated should the number of applications suffice.

Housing Support Worker AST

Support Worker Salary: (full time) Starting salary £25,715, rising to £27,025 after 12 months and rising to £27,955 after a further 12 months. Pro rata This role requires a full driving licence and access to a roadworthy vehicle Rotherham and south Yorkshire Main Purpose To provide high quality housing and support services to residents in order to assist them to sustain their tenancies. Specific tasks <ul><li>Assist residents when moving in, or out of Target accommodation. </li></ul><ul><li>Assess the circumstances, aspirations and needs of each resident in order to make a support plan that is relevant to the resident and realistic in its achievement.</li></ul><ul><li>Act as residents' keyworker offering advice and support to negotiated and agreed support planning to enable them to develop their skills for independent living.</li></ul><ul><li>Assist residents to maximise their income and to manage their personal budgets.</li></ul><ul><li>Support residents to understand their rights and responsibilities under their occupancy agreements.</li></ul><ul><li>Support and motivation to residents encouraging them to achieve personal goals.</li></ul><ul><li>Carry out regular resident risk assessment and ensure it is properly recorded and copied to relevant officers in the organisation.</li></ul><ul><li>Review support plans periodically and adapt them according to changing needs</li></ul><ul><li>Make sure residents pay the rent due to Target Housing as required by the occupancy agreement. Assist residents with their benefit claims where necessary.</li></ul><ul><li>Monitor residents' handling of Target Housing property and consumption of gas &amp; electricity.</li></ul><ul><li>Monitor residents' compliance with their occupancy agreements. Inform Service Manager who will then act to resolve non-compliance issues.</li></ul><ul><li>Monitor occupancy to ensure that properties have not been abandoned or damaged and take prompt action when it happens to avoid unnecessary costs to TH.</li><li>Where appropriate, help residents with budgeting. Negotiate with other bodies on behalf of the resident on the repayment of arrears such as rent owed to the Local Authority Housing Department.</li><li>Liaise with the Probation Service and any other appropriate bodies to ensure that all are aware of relevant information.</li><li>Enable and support the service user to deal with conflict and disputes amongst service users and between service users and neighbours.</li></ul><ul><li>Assist in the delivery and development of resident activities.</li></ul><ul><li>Keep all prescribed records in order that the value of the tenant support service can be audited and comply with confidentiality policy.</li></ul><ul><li>Build links with external organisations, to maintain constructive working relations and to ensure resident's needs are met.</li></ul><ul><li>Participate in office duty arrangements.</li></ul><ul><li>Provide cover for absent Housing Support Assistants &amp; Supported Housing Assistant.</li></ul><ul><li>Accompany a colleague to an appointment or visit where dual attendance is required.</li></ul>General tasks <ul><li>Attend and participate in training sessions or activities as required.</li></ul><ul><li>Participate in team meetings and supervision as required,</li></ul><ul><li>Perform other such duties as may be required to further the aims of Target Housing within the Health and Safety requirements.</li></ul><ul><li>Adhere to all of Target Housing's policies and procedures in particular our Equal Opportunities, Confidentiality and Health and Safety policies.</li></ul><ul><li>Carry out other such duties as directed by senior managers as appropriate to the aims of Target Housing.</li></ul>Person specifications <ul><li>Understanding of services provided to vulnerable groups</li></ul><ul><li>Understanding of delivering supported housing services. </li></ul><ul><li>Understanding of delivering services to residents in housing and supported accommodation</li></ul><ul><li>Basic knowledge of Welfare Benefits System. </li></ul><ul><li>An understanding of risk assessments and support planning</li></ul><ul><li>Understanding of the Judiciary System in the UK</li></ul>Competencies Customer Focus (Critical) Integrity (Critical) Team Working (Critical) Confidence &amp; Judgment (Very Important) Communication and Influence (Very Important) Planning &amp; Organising (Important) Technical (Important) Closing date: 15/08/2025 Target welcomes applications from all members of the community. Target reserves the right to close this role earlier than stated should the number of applications suffice.

About the job Salary: £48,710 - £51,802 a year plus £3,203 car benefit allowance and £5,500 market supplement allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent Are you a dedicated social work professional with a passion for safeguarding children and ensuring their voices are heard? Do you have the expertise to oversee care planning, challenge delays, and drive real change? If so, we want you on our team! We are committed to the highest standards of child welfare, operating within the framework of the updated IRO Handbook and relevant legislation, including The Children Act 1989, The Fostering Services (England) Regulations 2011, and National Minimum Standards. Our Independent Review Officers play a crucial role in improving outcomes for Looked After Children and those subject to Child Protection Plans. As an Independent Review Officer, you will take a proactive approach to care planning, ensuring that the needs of children and young people remain the central focus. You will chair Reviews for Looked After Children and Child Protection Conferences, maintaining oversight of cases, monitoring progress, and ensuring that all reviews are completed within statutory timescales and to the highest standards. This role extends beyond review meetings-you will actively challenge drift and delay, advocate for best practices, and contribute to the continuous improvement of service standards. Please note this role does not attract sponsorship. About you We are seeking a dynamic leader with substantial experience in working with looked after children, foster carers, and those subject to child protection plans, including involvement in complex legal proceedings. As a key member of our team, you will: <ul> <li>Lead and manage teams effectively, ensuring high-quality service delivery.</li> <li>Communicate confidently with diverse audiences and resolve conflicts with professionalism.</li> <li>Champion the involvement of young people and carers in meetings and decision-making processes.</li> <li>Work within set timescales while maintaining high standards.</li> <li>Oversee and quality assure the work of front-line staff, fostering strong relationships to drive service improvements.</li> <li>Apply in-depth knowledge of child care legislation, drawing from significant supervisory experience in complex child care settings.</li> </ul>If you are passionate about making a difference and have the expertise to lead in this challenging yet rewarding role, we would love to hear from you! About us Luton Council has been selected to deliver the government's Families First for Children Pathfinder programme. Luton is one of seven new areas in the second wave to be chosen with the aim of protecting vulnerable children from harm and improving services to help more children stay with their families in safe and loving homes. The programme is an amazing opportunity for Luton to shape future social care practice, which includes closer working relationships with our health, police, education and voluntary sector partners. Children are at the heart of everything we do in Luton, and we are very proud of the tremendous work that is already taking place together with our partners, including the development of our Family Hubs and working towards making Luton a child-friendly town where our children and young people can grow up feeling happy, healthy and secure. Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents. The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision? We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough. Application process Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. Additional information We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: <ul> <li>From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade</li> <li>Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li> <li>Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li> <li>Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li> <li>Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li> <li>Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</li> <li>Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li> <li>Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li> <li>Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel</li> <li>Friday Funday Socials - One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li> </ul>

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