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Job Introduction Passionate about helping vulnerable people and possessing housing management experience? We need you! Our Sheltered Accommodation housing delivers homes for the people aged 55 and over. Our residents include people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health needs as well as people who have experienced homelessness. We strive to ensure that, regardless of need, our residents can lead their lives at home with dignity, in safety and in control. What you'll do The Supported Housing Assistant (SHA) will assist the Supported Housing Officer (SHO) to deliver housing management, and being actively involved in organising activities for the residents. We know that having a safe, secure home is fundamental to everyone's wellbeing. Your role will often include working in partnership with other agencies and advocating for residents, as well as setting clear expectations with residents, so they consistently have the information and assistance to sustain their tenancies. How you'll do it You will be personally committed to delivering the highest quality housing management services. You will assist the SHO for ensuring that our homes are well-managed, with minimised voids, maximised income, and above all offer positive environments for our residents. This is a challenging and rewarding role. You will be adept at-risk management, have good judgement, strong interpersonal skills and a passion for excellent customer service. This role is part time , 20 hours per week and based in London Borough of Lambeth, and may involve covering other sites in South London. What's in it for you? Once you join us, you'll find plenty of opportunities to grow within our organisation. You'll also have access to a wide range of learning opportunities to help you achieve and maximise your potential. Benefits include: <ul><li>Excellent annual leave allowance and flexible working opportunities (qualifying period may apply) </li><li>Generous pension scheme </li><li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay in addition to statutory entitlements (qualifying period may apply) </li><li>Employee assistance - free confidential advice and counselling services provided by independent specialist organisations. </li><li>Health cash plan </li><li>Staff discounts - we give our staff access to discounts at hundreds of major retailers, gyms, restaurants, entertainment, days out, insurance, and much more. </li><li>Interest free loans - season ticket loan, tenancy deposit loan, and training loan </li><li>Cycle to work scheme. </li><li>Life Assurance x 4 annual salary</li></ul>All about us Notting Hill Genesis is a not-for-profit organisation providing affordable homes for Londoners and it is now one of the largest housing associations in London. We are both a landlord and a developer, with more than 60,000 existing homes and 10,000 more in our pipeline and we employ around 1,500 staff. For more information on what we do and what makes us different please visit: <a href="https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/" target="_blank">https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/</a> We welcome applications from everyone. We actively monitor the diversity of our workforce and strive to show equal representation throughout all levels of the organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident employer amongst other diversity commitments. To find out more about our approach to equality, diversity and inclusion please visit: <a href="https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/diversity-is-our-strength/" target="_blank">https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/diversity-is-our-strength/</a> Selection Process To apply for this role, you will need to provide your CV and supporting statement. Please note a supporting statement is not a cover letter. You will need to address the behaviours and essential criteria listed on the role profile and provide examples of how you demonstrate these skills. Please see the Role Profile for further details. We are looking for examples of the following to be addressed in your statement: <ul><li>Experience of working in a similar setting, providing housing management for vulnerable or older individuals</li><li>How you have dealt with challenging situations for the benefit of a resident</li><li>Why you are the ideal candidate for this role</li><li>Experience of administrative work </li></ul>Step 1: If you are interested, please send your application now! Closing date 7 February 2025 Step 2: Successful candidates will be selected for an interview and to complete scenario written test via pen and paper. Please apply for this role online. If you are not able to apply online or if you have any reasonable adjustment requirements arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our hiring team via <a href="mailto:jobs@nhg.org.uk" target="_blank">jobs@nhg.org.uk</a>. Should a redeployee apply for this role, their application will be considered before any others. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to an Enhanced check via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) NHG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, so we advise you to submit your application at your earliest opportunity. Attached documents <ul> <li> Values and behaviours document </li> <li> Supported Housing Assistant.pdf </li> </ul>

Supported Housing Assistant

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people? Join us as a Housing Support Worker, where you'll support young women who are facing homelessness, helping them overcome challenges and build independent, fulfilling futures. What You'll Be Doing In our supported housing scheme in Newington Green, North London, you'll work closely with young people, offering guidance, encouragement, and practical support tailored to their needs. Your role will include: <ul> <li>Building trusting relationships with young people experiencing challenges like mental health issues, family breakdowns, or gang involvement.</li> <li>Supporting each individual through weekly progress meetings, helping them set and achieve their personal goals whilst working with their Social Worker attached to Independent Futures.</li> <li> Working hours are 16 per week, based on a fixed rota. You must be available to work any two days between Monday and Sunday each week. </li></ul>What You'll Bring <ul> <li>Literacy Skills: Confident in reading and writing for accurate record-keeping and communication.</li> <li>IT Proficiency: Skilled in using Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.</li> <li>Understanding of Support Needs: Knowledge of housing support requirements for individuals with mental health issues, delivered through a flexible, outcome-focused, and person-centred approach.</li> <li>Thorough Welfare Benefits Knowledge: Up-to-date expertise on welfare benefits to effectively support young people.</li> <li>Exceptional Communication Skills: Capable of communicating clearly and compassionately at all levels, always mindful of the situation.</li> <li>Values That Shine Through: Kindness, empathy, positivity, energy, and enthusiasm.</li> <li>Calm and Assertive: Able to remain composed in challenging situations and handle conflicts with diplomacy and care.</li></ul>Why Join Us? We understand the challenges of this role, but seeing young people thrive and move toward independence is incredibly rewarding. You'll be part of a passionate, supportive team that shares your commitment to making a difference. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role. Here just a few of the benefits for working at Peabody: <ul> <li>25 days' annual holiday, plus bank holidays</li> <li>two additional paid volunteering days each year </li> <li>flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal </li> <li>4 x salary life assurance</li> <li>up to 10% pension contribution</li> <li>the opportunity to broaden your skills and enhance your professional development by undertaking an accredited qualification, supported by us.</li></ul>Ready to take the first step in changing young lives? Click 'Apply Now' to submit your CV along with a brief statement about why you're the perfect fit for this role. Don't forget, your personal statement on the application form is your chance to stand out! Use it to showcase your skills, experience, and passion, and tell us why you're the ideal candidate for this position. If you need to ask us anything else at all, feel free to drop an email to Julie-Ann O'Malley, Talent Specialist (Julie-Ann.O'<a href="mailto:Malley@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">Malley@peabody.org.uk</a>). Interviews are due to take place week commencing the 10 February. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Peabody are not able to offer Visa sponsorship.

Housing Support Worker (part time)

Job Introduction Passionate about helping vulnerable people and possessing housing management experience? We need you! Our Sheltered Accommodation Housing delivers homes for people aged 55 and over. Our residents include people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health needs as well as people who have experienced homelessness. We strive to ensure that, regardless of need, our residents can lead their lives at home with dignity, in safety and in control. This is a challenging and rewarding role. You will be adept at-risk management, have good judgement, strong interpersonal skills and a passion for excellent customer service. What you'll do The Supported Housing Officer (SHO) delivers housing management services and being actively involved in organising activities for the residents. Your role will often include working in partnership with other agencies and advocating for residents, as well as setting clear expectations with residents, so they consistently have the information and assistance to sustain their tenancies. You will be personally committed to delivering the highest quality housing management services, ensuring that our homes are well-managed, with minimised voids, maximised income, and above all offer positive environments for our residents. How you'll do it Deliver a responsive onsite service, looking after communal facilities, first line housing management, organising activities for residents and delivering customer service of the highest standard. Overall, the role calls for a highly collaborative, service-minded, and proactive individual, keen on making a positive impact on residents' lives. The Ideal Candidate We believe great service starts with great people, and we are committed to recruiting and developing passionate, enthusiastic, and talented individuals who can add value to our thriving organisation. Pending confirmation of legislative changes, this role may require a qualification to demonstrate competence. If not already qualified, there may be an expectation to study towards a professional qualification. If this sounds like the challenge you are looking for, we would love to hear from you. To apply for this role, you will need to provide your CV and supporting statement. Please note a supporting statement is not a cover letter. You will need to address the behaviours and essential criteria listed on the role profile and provide examples of how you demonstrate these skills. Please see the Role Profile for further details. We are looking for examples of the following to be addressed in your statement: Experience of working in a similar setting, providing housing management for vulnerable or older individuals How you have dealt with challenging situations for the benefit of a resident Why you are the ideal candidate for this role This role will require an enhanced DBS check, which will be requested in the event of you being offered the position as part of our pre-employment checking process. What's in it for you? Once you join us, you'll find plenty of opportunities to grow within our organisation. You'll also have access to a wide range of learning opportunities to help you achieve and maximise your potential. Benefits include: <ul><li>Excellent annual leave allowance and flexible working opportunities (qualifying period may apply) </li><li>Generous pension scheme </li><li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay in addition to statutory entitlements (qualifying period may apply) </li><li>Employee assistance - free confidential advice and counselling services provided by independent specialist organisations. </li><li>Health cash plan </li><li>Staff discounts - we give our staff access to discounts at hundreds of major retailers, gyms, restaurants, entertainment, days out, insurance, and much more. </li><li>Interest free loans - season ticket loan, tenancy deposit loan, and training loan </li><li>Cycle to work scheme. </li><li>Life Assurance x 4 annual salary</li></ul>All about us Notting Hill Genesis is a not-for-profit organisation providing affordable homes for Londoners and it is now one of the largest housing associations in London. We are both a landlord and a developer, with more than 60,000 existing homes and 10,000 more in our pipeline and we employ around 1,500 staff. For more information on what we do and what makes us different please visit: <a href="https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/" target="_blank">https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/</a> We welcome applications from everyone. We actively monitor the diversity of our workforce and strive to show equal representation throughout all levels of the organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident employer amongst other diversity commitments. To find out more about our approach to equality, diversity and inclusion please visit: <a href="https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/diversity-is-our-strength/" target="_blank">https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/diversity-is-our-strength/</a> Selection Process Step 1: If you are interested, please send your application now! Closing date is midnight on 2nd February 2025. Step 2: Shortlisting week commencing 10th February 2025 Step 3: Successful candidates will be invited to interview week commencing 24th February 2025 Please apply for this role online. If you are not able to apply online or if you have any reasonable adjustment requirements arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our hiring team via <a href="mailto:jobs@nhg.org.uk" target="_blank">jobs@nhg.org.uk</a>. Should a redeployee apply for this role, their application will be considered before any others. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to an Enhanced check via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) NHG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, so we advise you to submit your application at your earliest opportunity. Attached documents <ul> <li> Supported Housing Officer (3).pdf </li> <li> values and behaviours (1).pdf </li> </ul>

Supported Housing Officer

Join us as our next Housing &amp; Support Officer and make a difference! Do you thrive on empowering others and supporting 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 Reigate team and play a pivotal role in our incredible success stories, which have resulted in individuals with histories of substance abuse to find stability, secure jobs, and own homes. One of the team's proudest moments was helping a local woman reunite with her children after overcoming alcohol addiction. 'I didn't have a reason to change before but thanks to Transform, now I do' - Jon, a Transform Client 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. What You'll Be Doing Salary - £26,000 per annum plus benefits Location - Reigate Full time - 39 hrs per week You will be joining the Reigate Team, a friendly group of around 15 people, to provide a high-quality service to our clients across the Reigate and East Surrey area. You will work with a variety of clients, including some with mental health issues, a history of offending, and those in recovery from substance misuse. A little more about your core tasks as a Housing &amp; Support Officer: <ul><li>Act as a keyworker to clients, helping them achieve their goals and live independently.</li><li>Assist clients with housing management activities, including reporting and monitoring repair issues, supporting clients in rent arrears to set up repayment agreements, and conducting regular health and safety checks and room inspections.</li><li>Prepare rooms for new residents by assembling furniture and clearing rooms when clients move out.</li></ul>It is an exciting time to join the Reigate team as you'll also be involved in our Mitchell House project, a brand-new facility which provides housing and support for young parents and young single people. For an informal discussion about the role please email <a href="mailto:ptravers@transformhousing.org.uk" target="_blank">ptravers@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 must have: <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 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. 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

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 East London based with a balance of home and office working £28,288 - £29,776 per year 37.5 hours per week We have a great opportunity to join our team in the role of Housing Support Officer. This is an exciting time to join the team as you'll be helping to shape the team's processes by looking at the way we work in a new light. During your working day you'll be visiting multiple properties, including houses and flats, within your geographical area, completing annual fire door checks. 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>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>This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence</li></ul>Why work for us? Sanctuary Housing is one of the UK's leading social landlords, providing around 70,000 homes across England. We give our residents good quality, affordable homes in communities that they can be proud of. As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we reinvest any surplus we make back into the local communities we serve. 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 </li> <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>£28,288 per annum (rising to £29,776 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)</li></ul>View the job profile (if the link is unavailable please visit the Sanctuary careers website) Closing Date: 3 February 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. For an insight into what it's like to work for us, take a look at our company page on Linkedin 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

Housing Support Worker We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Housing Support Worker to join our Homelessness service in Surrey. £24,939.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression. Want to feel like you have an exciting future? 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. Housing Support Worker help to 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. 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. What you'll do: • Undertake key-working responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Manager • Ensure that referrals to the service are managed effectively and in line with the referrals and assessment procedure • Undertake initial and assessments and continuous reviews of support needs and potential risks, and agree levels of support and actions • Create and review support/ action plans for providing appropriate housing-related support based on the assessment and reflecting the services and resources available • Develop and maintain links with key agencies and service providers in the local community • Empower customers to ensure they receive the benefits and services they are entitled to • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • Ensure that all safeguarding concerns are managed in line with safeguarding protocols and are reported to Contract Manager/Head of Operations, as appropriate • Undertake all administrative work and keep accurate and comprehensive customer records to professional standards • Adhere to Look Ahead's Policies and Procedures • Engage in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills • Work closely with the team and communicate openly • 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. 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: • Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement • Approachable and open behaviour • Prefers working as part of a group or team • Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement • Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised • Flexible • Open to feedback and self development • Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments • Is confident with high levels of self-esteem • Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication • Is essentially customer-focused • Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude • Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviours What you'll bring: Essential: • Use of own vehicle • IT and functional skills • Positive attitude and can-do approach • Resilience • Flexibility • Good communication skills, written and verbally Desirable: • Experience working in homelessness, housing or support/care • Up to NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent or experience in the social care/charity sector 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 120 services, providing support to around 6000 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, young people 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: • We focus on Excellence and innovation. • We are Caring and Compassionate. • We are Inclusive and Trusted. • We work in Partnership and are One-Team. 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

About The Role Islington is a lively, diverse area of London, offering an eclectic assortment of cultural activities, good transport services, and a vibrant feel. As a borough we are innovative, forward thinking, and committed to positive change. An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Service for a talented and enthusiastic Independent Reviewing Officer. As a member of the Safeguarding and Quality Assurance team you may hold a diverse caseload that will include mainly children looked after and some child protection cases. You will also be asked to contribute to auditing activity across the service, which will be an integral part of the role. You will need to possess excellent chairing skills, to confidently manage difficult meetings whilst ensuring the participation of children and young people and their parents; have a keen eye for scrutiny, auditing, attention to detail and good report writing skills. The successful applicant will be able to ensure effective decisions are made for Children Looked After and Children with a Child Protection Plan and monitor those decisions in line with Working Together and the Care Placement, Planning and Review Regulations. The successful applicant will need extensive knowledge of The Care Planning, Placement and Case Review Regulations, 2010, the IRO Handbook, Working Together to Safeguard Children and London Child Protection Procedures, and be expected to ensure that high quality services are being delivered to children, providing constructive challenge where needed. Closing date: Sunday 9th February 2025 at 23:59; Interviews are being held on 20 February 2025 For an informal discussion please contact:- Carmen Rampersad | Service Manager, Safeguarding and Quality Assurance | Email: [email protected] Working for the team, service and our organisation Islington is a place rich with diversity and culture. As a council our sense of purpose couldn't be clearer: we serve. It's in the logo. We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Together we can change the future. We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive. To do this, everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values which guide us in everything that we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out 'CARE', which is what we think public service is all about. Our offer to you We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Our staff benefits include: <ul> <li>Up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service</li> <li>A range of flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance, as well as a 35-hour working week</li> <li>Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential</li> <li>Competitive pay and a commitment to paying all staff the London Living Wage at minimum</li> <li>Excellent local government pension scheme</li> <li>Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships</li> <li>Local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists, and more!</li></ul>Recruitment information It is the policy of Islington Council that no user of service, present or future employee or job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their sex, perceived or actual sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion or belief, age, creed, colour, nationality, national origin, ethnic origin, or disability, or on the grounds of their association with someone in one of these groups; nor is disadvantaged by any conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justified. We welcome applications from Black and Minority Ethnic candidates and acknowledge our responsibility to mitigate against racial discrimination. Islington Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria and we are committed to providing support to applicants who request reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process and throughout their career with us. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts are 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. The post is subject to a enhanced DBS check with children/adult barred list, qualifications check and 3/5 years referencing. Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Islington Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.

Independent Reviewing Officer

You We're looking for a Housing Support Worker to join our progressive Housing team and assist in the day to day running of the hostel. The successful candidate will have experience of working with socially excluded young people as well as specific experience in one area of support work i.e. skills training, drug dependency, work with offenders etc. If you are able to conduct yourself in a professional manner, have the skills to manage a tenancy case load with minimal supervision and have good knowledge of current and future benefits arrangements, you just may be the person we are looking for. US Thank you for your interest in finding out more about YMCA Thames Gateway Group. Whether you're looking for your first role, coming back to work after a career break, or simply looking for a new challenge, we're happy you're considering us. As a community-based organisation for over 150 years, we are a vibrant and ever-changing charity that offers inclusive Programmes in health &amp; wellbeing, childcare, housing and youth work. We are passionate about providing opportunities to those who are most in need, and have successfully adapted to the needs of the communities in which we're based on a number of occasions. Our staff are dedicated to making other people's lives better through the services we provide, and live our Values to Be MORE - Motivated, Open, Respectful, Empowered - so if this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we look forward to hearing from you. Summary of Job Profile: <ul><li>Hours: 37.5 hours per week</li><li>Work Pattern: Monday - Sunday (includes evenings, weekends and bank holidays) </li><li>Contract Type: Permanent</li><li>The Job Description and Person Specification can be found here: Housing Support Worker Brentwood.pdf</li></ul>Additional Information:Please note YMCA Thames Gateway Group does not have a Sponsored Licence to recruit non-UK workers and therefore all candidates are expected to provide evidence that they are eligible and have the right to work in the UK. To be considered for this role please click the 'Apply for this job button' at the top of this page. We don't accept CVs or Resumes as applications. You are required to download the application form to complete and re upload to the system for the Recruiting Manager to review. YMCA Thames Gateway is serious about safeguarding; this role will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure &amp; Barring Service check. At YMCA Thames Gateway we are a Disability Confident Employer and we are committed to Equal Opportunities. Therefore we value the importance of diversity and positively welcome applicants from all members of the community. The Association is committed to ensuring that all current and potential staff, members, users and visitors are treated with dignity, fairness and respect regardless of their protected characteristics, within the Equality Act (2010). We strongly encourage applications from applicants of a BAME background, those with a disability and those who identify as LGTBQ+.

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees. So, what are you waiting for? Join a Community that cares about you! More about your role The role is Part time 15 hours per week. You will be providing basic support, advice and guidance to vulnerable people, this includes working with young people aged 18 + who are living in supported housing. You will support our service users when needed and complete administrative tasks within the office and reception to support the wider team. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and all offers of employment are subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references. The role is working Monday to Friday. For more information please download our job profile available on our website. More about you To be considered for this role you will have an awareness of safeguarding issues with experience of supporting a vulnerable client group is essential; you will support a busy scheme and as such you will need to work well in a team and enjoy working collaboratively. In what can often be demanding or difficult situations you will need to remain calm and positive in your approach. You will also be expected to demonstrate at interview an ability to assess and deal with conflicting demands within a fast-pacing environment and a commitment to delivering customer service to a high standard. It is essential to have a UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. Benefits We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include: <ul> <li>Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly </li> <li>Pension with matched contributions up to 7%</li> <li>Excellent holiday package - 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave</li> <li>Cashback plan for healthcare costs - up to £500 saving per year</li> <li>A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%</li> <li>Training and development</li> <li>Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.</li> </ul>

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