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Support Worker (Supported Housing) Who We Are YMCA Brunel Group is a locally managed charity serving Mendip, Bath, Bristol, Wiltshire, and South Somerset. As part of the international YMCA movement, our mission is to create supportive, inclusive communities where everyone has a sense of belonging, can contribute meaningfully, and thrive. Our work includes: <ul> <li>Housing Support: Every year, we provide accommodation for over 700 individuals facing homelessness, financial hardship, or barriers to employment. Many of our residents have experienced trauma, and we aim to provide more than a place to stay-we offer a pathway to independence through training, skills development, and confidence-building.</li> <li>Health &amp; Wellbeing: Our Bath-based wellness centre features a gym, fitness areas, and extensive classes, fostering both physical and mental well-being.</li> <li>Commercial Hostels: Operating in Bath and Bristol, our hostels help fund our community initiatives.</li> <li>Youth Clubs: Our 12 youth clubs, including 4 groups for young carers, provide safe spaces for young people aged 10-19 to build connections, access information, and receive support from trusted youth workers.</li> <li>Nurseries: We run eight Ofsted-registered nurseries, offering spaces for up to 360 children and setting them up for future success through early education.</li> </ul>Role Overview As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in building long-term, trust-based relationships with young adults (ages 18-25), helping them work toward independent living. You will support them in finding housing that meets YMCA's criteria, which requires them to be in work, training, or education. This role involves low-level support in various projects aimed at empowering young people. Skills and Experience Needed <ul> <li>Knowledge of Housing Legislation: Familiarity with housing issues affecting homeless individuals is desirable.</li> <li>Safeguarding Knowledge: Understanding of safeguarding procedures.</li> <li>Experience with Young Adults: Experience conducting holistic assessments in a key-worker role.</li> <li>Analytical and Research Skills: Ability to support project progression and contribute to data collection and research.</li> <li>Database Management: Experience with maintaining accurate records.</li> <li>Empathy and Compassion: A compassionate approach to supporting individuals in crisis.</li> <li>Teamwork: Ability to work effectively as part of a team.</li> <li>Driver's License: A full driving license and access to a vehicle with appropriate insurance are required.</li> </ul>Benefits YMCA Brunel Group values inclusivity and offers a supportive workplace committed to equality and diversity. Benefits include: <ul> <li>Enhanced annual leave and sickness pay</li> <li>Paid compassionate and emergency leave</li> <li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays</li> <li>Access to an employee discount portal and Employee Assistance Program</li> <li>Cycle to work scheme</li> <li>20% discount on childcare in Wiltshire</li> <li>Heavily discounted health and wellbeing centre membership (£15/month)</li> <li>Corporate gym discount through Fusion Lifestyle in Mendip and South Somerset (£38/month)</li> <li>Free access to online gym classes</li> </ul>Job Details <ul> <li>Location: International House, Bath, and surrounding areas</li> <li>Hours: 37.5 hours per week</li> <li>Contract Type: 12-month temporary (with potential for renewal)</li> <li>Salary: £25,200 per annum</li> <li>Requirements: Enhanced DBS check</li> </ul>Application Process All candidates must complete an application form. Visit YMCA Brunel Group - Careers to apply online. All applicants will undergo safer recruitment checks, including full employment history, two references, and eligibility to work in the UK. Closing Date: 29th November We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than stated.

Support Worker (Supported Housing)

Role: Independent Reviewing Officer Location: London Borough Of Islington Team: Looked After Children Pay: Up to £44 ph Hybrid Working: 3 Days a week Contract: Locum About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) to join our Children Looked After Team in the London Borough of Islington. This role is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated social work professional who is committed to improving outcomes for looked-after children. As an IRO, you will play a vital role in ensuring that children and young people in care receive the best possible support, advocacy, and protection. Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Chair reviews for children in care, ensuring that each child's voice is heard and that their needs and wishes are central to the planning process.</li> <li>Monitor and review care plans, working closely with social workers, foster carers, and other professionals to ensure that all actions are carried out in a timely and effective manner.</li> <li>Advocate for children and young people, ensuring their best interests are always represented and promoting stability in placements.</li> <li>Challenge and address any shortfalls in practice, escalating issues as needed to ensure high standards of care and safeguarding.</li> <li>Provide quality assurance and oversight, making sure that each child's case is compliant with statutory requirements and best practices.</li> <li>Produce high-quality reports that reflect the outcomes of reviews, highlighting key issues and follow-up actions.</li></ul>Requirements: <ul> <li>Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.</li> <li>Extensive post-qualifying experience, ideally within children's social care, and a deep understanding of issues affecting looked-after children.</li> <li>Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and guidance, including the Children Act 1989 and the Care Planning Regulations.</li> <li>Excellent communication, analytical, and advocacy skills, with the ability to challenge constructively and hold professionals accountable.</li> <li>A commitment to promoting positive change and improving outcomes for children in care.</li></ul>What We Offer: <ul> <li>Competitive pay of up to £44 per hour.</li> <li>Access to continuous training and professional development opportunities.</li> <li>A supportive and collaborative working environment.</li> <li>The chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable children and young people.</li></ul>Why choose Sheldon Phillips to find your next role? It's simple: we're not pushy or overly persistent. We understand that you want to be heard. Our priority is to proactively seek the roles you desire, not just the ones that benefit us financially. Our success comes from making your job search our top priority. Interested in learning more about the Independent Reviewing Officer role in Islington, London? Contact Josh Da Costa at 01635 226350. Plus, refer a friend to us, and if we place them, you'll receive a generous £300 referral bonus (terms and conditions apply).

Independent Reviewing Officer

Housing &amp; Support Officer - Guildford Have you got the passion and resilience to support and empower Transform clients to develop their independence and daily living skills? In this role you will work as part of a team and support clients on a day-to-day basis to empower them to resolve their problems to reach positive outcomes. This will be achieved by assisting and encouraging clients to meet their personalised support plans and to access support and related services from local community organisations. You will also carry out housing management activities such as rent collection, risk assessments, tenancy management, reporting maintenance issues, and health and safety checks. If you have relevant experience of working with vulnerable people or have transferable skills, we would like to hear from you. Every day is different in this varied and fulfilling role. Salary - £10,000 pa for 15 hours per week (FTE £26,000 pa) + on call allowances + benefits (pro rata for part time) Location - Guildford Full time - 15 hours per week About you You will be reflecting Transform's values in everything you do, as part of our team you will act as a keyworker to named clients, and support clients to achieve their goals and live as independently as possible, whilst ensuring they are safe and able to manage risks appropriately. A little more about your core tasks as a Housing &amp; Support Officer: <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>Computer literacy (Excel, Word, Outlook and the Internet) </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. For an informal discussion about the role please email <a href="mailto:lmartin@transformhousing.org.uk" target="_blank">lmartin@transformhousing.org.uk</a> to arrange a call to discuss the post further or apply directly. About Transform Housing &amp; Support We believe that everyone should be able to live independent and fulfilling lives. We provide housing and support for many socially excluded and vulnerable people across Surrey, in parts of Berkshire, West Sussex and the London Borough of Sutton. We're a place where people make a difference to clients' lives, feel valued and are supported. We have a strong sense of social responsibility and our values - respect, empowerment, responsibility and excellence - guide everything we do. Why work at Transform Transform is a place where all colleagues are 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 depending on the needs of the service and department. 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>Training and development opportunities </li><li>Interest-free staff loans </li><li>Flexible working options </li><li>The opportunity to buy or sell up to five days annual leave per holiday year </li><li>Life assurance cover </li></ul>Other things you need to know At Transform we celebrate diversity and know that it is critical for our success. We work hard to make sure we're inclusive, so we want to hear from anyone who is great at what they do and who shares our values. If you need any adjustments during the application or selection process so you can do your best, just let us know. We will 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

Your role We are currently hiring a Housing Support Worker to join our inspiring and friendly Somerset Additional Housing Service Team, Wells - Somerset. 1 x Full-time position available - 9am - 5pm over a 7 days per week Rota. Rethink Mental Illness are an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. Our Keward and Burcott housing services offer a supportive environment that fosters independence and recovery. We help individuals maintain their tenancy while providing access to social activities, education, employment, and training. These services support those at risk of losing or not accessing housing due to mental health issues, vulnerability, or housing-related challenges. Role Summary: Working with an allocation of tenants, you will provide a robust, intensive housing management service. Supporting vulnerable individuals who experience mental ill health in promoting independence and empowering sustainment of tenancies. You will be required to assess the needs and risks of tenants and work in a person centred and personalised manner in order to enable individuals to sustain their tenancy. The role involves tenancy sign ups and property re-lets, processing referrals, day to day running of a service, and health and safety of the schemes we manage. Essential skills and experience required for this role: <ul> <li>I have experience of providing support to people with a mental illness in a comparable role, preferably in a housing environment. </li> <li>I have excellent administration, organisation and planning skills. </li> <li>I am competent in the use of IT systems including Microsoft applications, email and internet. </li> <li>I have a good understanding of tenancy/housing management practice, lettings procedures, relevant legislation and current issues within the housing sector.</li> <li>I have a good understanding of Welfare Benefits, Housing Benefit and Universal Credit.</li></ul>Caring for our people. We offer a wide range of support. Some of our benefits include: <ul> <li>PULSE - our recognition, rewards, wellbeing, and benefits platform. Providing access to thousands of discounts and benefits including cashback; reloadable cards; savings etc. As well as being able to thank colleagues and nominate them for awards. </li> <li>Wellbeing support: our Wellbeing hub gives physical, emotional, and mental health support. We also have an Employee Assistance Programme with access to appointments. </li> <li>Taking time for you: We work flexibly and we have generous annual leave, starting at 25 rising to 30 days, plus bank holidays, as well as your birthday off. We also offer the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave. </li> <li>Planning for the future: We have a contributory pension scheme. </li> <li>Structured Corporate Induction: Onboarding you into the Charity supporting your wellbeing along the way. </li> <li>£300 when you introduce a Friend: receive up to £300 when you introduce a friend or family member. </li></ul>Who we are? We're Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: "A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness." It is an exciting time to join our growing charity. We are on a transformation journey, one that supports the delivery of the organisation strategy - delivering Communities that Care. Supporting employees, managers and leaders through this change is a key priority for the People function. Just like its key that we attract diverse people to come and work for us. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we're working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer. We recognise and support staff networks for our Black, Asian and minority ethnic and our LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in ouranti-racist statement. We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in ourRace Equality Action Planwhich demonstrate our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and (asexual) (LGBTQIA+), people with a disability, and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Please see further details on our Website You can also follow us on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram and LinkedIn to find out more about the work we do! If you have any questions about the position, please contact <a href="mailto:-recruitment@rethink.org" target="_blank">-recruitment@rethink.org</a> IND1 Our Charity Our work to achieve this is guided by seven core values: <ul> <li>Commitment</li> <li>Equity</li> <li>Expertise</li> <li>Hope</li> <li>Openness</li> <li>Passion</li> <li>Understanding</li></ul>What do we value? Passion We are passionate about leading the way to a better quality of life for everyone severely affected by mental illness. Commitment We work tirelessly to provide support for everyone severely affected by mental illness. Openness We are open and transparent in all our work with beneficiaries, supporters, partners and the public to achieve change for people severely affected by mental illness. Hope We offer hope of a better quality of life for all those severely affected by mental illness. Expertise We constantly use our expertise to provide practical and personal support for people who are severely affected by mental illness. Understanding People who are severely affected by mental illness are at the heart of everything we do in our organisation - our membership, our governance and our workforce. Equity We believe that in a world where discrimination and disadvantage exist, treating people with equity is critical to ensure justice and fairness for all. Openness We are open and transparent in all our work with beneficiaries, supporters, partners and the public to achieve change for people severely affected by mental illness. What will you receive? You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your abilities with the opportunity to make a real difference every day. In addition, you will have excellent development opportunities including funded training, career development, and a range of e-learning courses. You will also receive: Employer funded pension Flexible working Life assurance Employee Assistance Programme Eyecare vouchers up to £55 towards the cost of new glasses or lenses Training opportunities e-learning courses &amp; much more Annual leave 25 days rising to 30, plus bank holidays Rethink day 1 day's additional leave (pro rata) on your Birthday PULSE Reward, Benefits and Recognition Platform Employee Assistance Programme Rethink day 1 day's additional leave (pro rata) on your Birthday For the full list, see our website here. Our colleagues say "From the very start I was made to feel welcome and respected in my new team. In the short time I have been working with Rethink Mental Illness as a service administrator I have been able to contribute ideas and make meaningful change, and I appreciate that Rethink allows me to direct my own role development and help me build on the skills I want to work on." "Working for Rethink Mental Illness is the most rewarding job I could ask for. As a Peer and Volunteer Co-ordinator I get to work with a huge variety of people, with a range of skills and support them to incorporate those skills into their volunteering roles. I am always looking for gaps that need filling and creating new and exciting opportunities that will benefit our service, mental health in the community, but most importantly the people giving up their time to help." "I've previously worked in a large corporate environment, in the criminal justice sector and other charities. Without a shadow of a doubt, Rethink Mental Illness has been the best employer I've ever had. They care about their staff. Its great working with like-minded people and knowing that you are making a real difference to people's lives." "It feels very rewarding to be part of such a meaningful Organisation where everyone is valued and has the opportunity to make a difference". Please be mindful that we may need to close adverts early if we receive a high volume of applications, we, therefore, encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Housing Support Worker

Our Client is looking for Housing support officers in Brent Cricklewood NW2 Job Description: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ONGOING Our client is looking for 3 Housing support officers with the Experience in completing support plans, risk assessments and identifying risks. knowledge of universal credits, housing benefits and evictions would be a benefit but, training can be provided. the job will be in the vicinity of the area of NW2 so this require to travel to the clients resident. ideal to have the transport and will pay mileage. if you dont have transport, client will provide you oyster for traveling to the site one and after another. if you are confident that you are the right candidate, Send CV for immediate consideration, this opportunity has an immediate start readily available. or call (phone number removed) to discuss this opportunity Mango Solutions are acting as the employment agency on behalf of our client

Housing Support Officer

Our Client is looking for Housing support officers in Brent Cricklewood NW2 Job Description: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ONGOING Our client is looking for 3 Housing support officers with the Experience in completing support plans, risk assessments and identifying risks. knowledge of universal credits, housing benefits and evictions would be a benefit but, training can be provided. the job will be in the vicinity of the area of NW2 so this require to travel to the clients resident. ideal to have the transport and will pay mileage. if you dont have transport, client will provide you oyster for traveling to the site one and after another. if you are confident that you are the right candidate, Send CV for immediate consideration, this opportunity has an immediate start readily available. or call 01708 763 200 to discuss this opportunity Mango Solutions are acting as the employment agency on behalf of our client

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