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Independent Living Officer 37 hours per week, working Monday - Friday, 8am-4pm with a 12pm-8pm shift on a rota basis (1 week in 5)) Community based in Preston, Lancashire £28,088.90 per annum We are excited to be recruiting for an Independent Living Officer to join our Independent Living Team. What will you be doing in this role? As an Independent Living Officer, You will deliver housing management support services to older people both in our Independent Living properties and CGA homes. You will work closely with a number of our customers to ensure they have the best quality of life and are able to stay in their homes for as long as they can through the provision of a service which is centred around the person and their wellbeing. You will also provide an emergency response service to our customers during weekdays, working a rota system. What are we looking for in you? We are looking for someone who fits our values and brings a person centred approach in the role and shares our passion for making a difference. You will tailor your approach to meet individual customer needs and working collaboratively with others. You will also have: What we are looking for: <ul><li>Previous experience of working within a housing or support environment.</li><li>Previous experience and the ability to work with older or vulnerable people and supporting people with complex needs, including mental ill health, substance dependency and dementia.</li><li>Experience of dealing with challenging behaviour.</li><li>Understanding of Health and Safety practices and procedures.</li><li>Experience of lone working.</li><li>Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a supportive team.</li><li>Have a driving licence and access to a car for business use.</li></ul>It would be beneficial (but not essential) if you also have: <ul><li>CIH Housing Qualification Level 2</li><li>Experience of working in a social housing environment</li></ul>Working arrangements: This role is community based working in and around Preston. We offer flexibility wherever possible to accommodate our business and your personal needs. Why work at Community Gateway? Our team are what makes us who we are. We aim for a great employee experience and that includes offering a range of benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, your birthday off, Christmas closure, free parking, free breakfasts, a health cash-plan, reward and recognition scheme and much more. Inclusion is key for us. We would love to hear from people from diverse backgrounds for this role, those who may be underrepresented in our organisation. We aim to be reflective of the communities in which we operate and if you speak a second language this can come in handy! A bit more about us: Community Gateway own and manage almost 7000 homes across the city of Preston, but we are so much more than just a landlord. We aim to offer great customer service, providing safe, well-maintained and affordable homes, and making a positive difference to the communities in which we work. We make sure that we manage our business to the highest of standards and are working to create a sustainable future. And finally, we want to be a great place to work....so if you think you have the skills, experience and can live our values, then we want to hear from you.. If you haven't done so already, check out our candidate pack on our website for more about us and top tips for your application. Dates for your diary: The closing date for this role is 16th November 2025 atmidnight with interviews held on 24th November 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Independent Living Officer

Contract Type: Permanent Salary: Grade J. Scale 40 - £51,356 to Scale 43 - £54,495 with a professional bar at SCP 41 £52,413** Hours Per Week: 36hours Base Location: Tameside One Assessment Date: 21st &amp; 24th November 2025 The Role Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and families? Do you bring compassion, curiosity, collaboration, conversation, and courage to your practice? If so, Tameside is looking for you. We are seeking a dedicated Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) and Child Protection Conference Chair to join our evolving and ambitious Children's Services. As part of your role, you will play a vital role in ensuring that children in Tameside are at the heart of planning and decision-making, and that their voices are heard, respected, and acted upon. Our Heart of Support Practice Approach At Tameside, we believe in: <ul><li>Compassion - understanding the lived experiences of children and families.</li><li>Curiosity - asking questions that lead to deeper insight and better outcomes for children.</li><li>Collaboration - working together across services to deliver joined-up support.</li><li>Conversation - listening and engaging meaningfully with children, families and professionals.</li><li>Courage - challenging poor practice and advocating for what's right.</li></ul>About You As an IRO, you will: <ul><li>Champion child-centred practice by ensuring reviews are meaningful, accessible, and tailored to each child's needs. </li><li>Maintain oversight of care planning, ensuring timely and effective reviews that reflect the child's current aspirations.</li><li>Promote independence and challenge delays or poor practice through our Practice Resolution Process.</li><li>Build lasting relationships with children, offering continuity and consistency throughout their care journey. This will include undertaking visits to children and ensuring that their voice is central. </li><li>Monitor the impact of decisions and contribute to service improvement through feedback and strategic oversight.</li></ul>As a Child Protection Conference Chair, you will: <ul><li>Lead multi-agency child protection conferences with professionalism and empathy.</li><li>Ensure that safeguarding concerns are addressed through robust planning and clear decision-making.</li><li>Facilitate inclusive and respectful dialogue, ensuring the child's voice is central to the process.</li><li>Promote accountability and follow-through on agreed actions to protect and support children.</li></ul>Why Join Us? <ul><li>Be part of a service that values your professional judgement and supports your development.</li><li>Receive regular supervision and contribute to quality assurance and strategic planning.</li><li>Work in a team that is committed to improving outcomes for children and families and delivering excellence.</li></ul>Join us in shaping a future where every child in Tameside feels safe, heard, and supported. About Us Message from Jill Colbert, Director of Children's Services "I joined the council at the beginning of 2025 and was instantly charmed by the warmth, openness, and energy of colleagues. "I came to Tameside for one reason; because I know we can do fantastic things for our families here. "We're a children's service on a significant improvement journey. We know what needs to be different for our children and families and we're ambitious to deliver that change. "We have a growing range of specialist services for children, where you can test and grow your skills and practice. We have a Social Work Academy that is led by people who bring passion to learning and who know that the DCS' of the future are right in front of them. We are working on our progression pathways so that staying in Tameside is rewarded and recognised. We have investment in innovation and improvement from the council so that we can grow services and support for families that we can sustain, from family hubs through to complex safeguarding. "I am so certain that we can build a proud, inclusive and safe climate for great practice to flourish in Tameside. I'd love you to join me on the journey here at Team Tameside." ** This post is classified as being in a professional job category. As such the grade for the job has a professional grade development bar which employees can progress through subject to meeting the following criteria: 1. Relevant professional qualification for the job role at Level 6 or above AND a management qualification, AND 2. Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in the role, AND 3. Maintained membership of a regulated body where this is a requirement to practice in the role where applicable, AND 4. Professional standards practised to the highest expected level. This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures. This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English in the person specification. If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the 'About You' or 'Supporting Statement' section of your application. Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship. We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria. Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here For further information about this role please contact Verity Chapman Service Lead Child Protection Conference Chairs <a href="mailto:verity.chapman@tameside.gov.uk" target="_blank">verity.chapman@tameside.gov.uk</a> Or Linda Kelly Interim Service Lead for Independent Reviewing Officers <a href="mailto:Linda.Kelly@tameside.gov.uk" target="_blank">Linda.Kelly@tameside.gov.uk</a> In line with the IRO handbook the IRO/Conference chair should be an authoritative professional with at least the equivalent status to an experienced children's social work manager.

Independent Reviewing Officer

Job Introduction Are You a Different Kind of Support Worker? If so, then this post could definitely be for you! Our Story: Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports. Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It's an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services. We are immensely proud that when asked what's great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been 'our colleagues'. Our Team: Halton Supported Housing Network is a group of 19 houses across Runcorn and Widnes, providing accommodation and support for adults with learning and physical disabilities in the community. We are putting people first and focusing on what people with a disability can do as oppose to what they cannot; supporting people in such a diverse way is one of the main reasons why Halton Supported Housing Network has won national awards. We believe that people with a disability should be the drivers in their lives not the passengers; therefore, person centered support workers need to support and engage people to take the lead in living in their own homes. The service has multiple vacancies for committed individuals to act in the capacity of Support Worker, promoting people with disabilities to engage in all aspects of their daily living and linking into meaningful opportunities within their local community. Hours: various hours available ranging from 6 hours to 37 hours per week, so whatever your situation we feel we could have the right position for you, to enable you to enjoy a positive work/life balance. Your Contributions: • Supporting individuals to live independently in their community • Administer, record and store medication according to HBC medication policy • Ensure all persons are safeguarded and are always supported according to their individual support plans . • Complete all relevant documentation clear and concisely • Be open , honest and transparent at all times The ability to drive and be flexible at all times is desirable. The role will include working alongside people who at times can display behavior that can be challenging. Ideally, but not essential you will have NVQ qualifications in Adult Social Care and experience in working with Physical disabilities and being able to undertake personal care is also essential. This is a lone working post, and you should therefore be comfortable working on this basis. This is a challenging but extremely rewarding role which, working on a Rota basis, may include work at weekends, bank holidays and some sleep-in duties. Additional enhancements for unsociable hours worked are payable. Our Offer: Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including: • A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service • Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions • 3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme • Investment in your personal development • Free Car Parking at HBC sites • Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme Next Steps: At Halton Borough Council, we want all our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Emma Berrington on 0151 5116965. <a href="mailto:Emma.berrington@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">Emma.berrington@halton.gov.uk</a> Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 17th November 2025. At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you - <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a> Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you're interested, please complete your application as early as possible. We look forward to receiving your application!

Support Worker - Halton Supported Housing Network

Housing &amp; Support Officer - Sutton &amp; Epsom Have you got the passion and resilience to support and empower Transform clients to develop their independence and daily living skills? Housing management activities form part of this role, along with supporting clients daily, to empower them to resolve their problems to reach positive outcomes. If you have relevant experience of working with vulnerable people or have transferable skills, we would like to hear from you. If you'd like to work for us but have no previous experience? That's fine, as training will be provided. Salary - £26,750 per annum plus benefits (prorata for part time ) Location - Sutton &amp; Epsom Team based in Wallington Full time - 37hrs per week (part time hours available ) It is essential that you have a full valid driving licence and use of your own car for business purposes. Successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. 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:alevy@transformhousing.org.uk" target="_blank">alevy@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, parts of Berkshire, West Sussex and the London Borough of Sutton. 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>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

The Role Our Independent Living Advisors provide high quality information, advice and support to both referring Health &amp; Social Care professionals and vulnerable eligible customers who are considering participating in Self Directed Support Schemes, Independent Living Schemes, Personal Health Budgets and self-funded/private clients, over a designated area. We are looking for individuals with a background in social care who can support adults with disabilities to live independently in their local communities. What does the role involve? • Providing a person-centred service that enables individuals to focus on the outcomes they wish to achieve; supporting with establishing a care and/or support plan that helps the person we support meet these outcomes in a cost-effective and safe manner • Managing a caseload within a geographic area, including visits to people we support's homes, local authority offices and other community locations in Kent • Assisting people we support to manage their obligations and responsibilities in relation to their chosen care package • Obtaining and collating information for caseload management and reports on a daily basis, utilising chosen PeoplePlus and/or designated databases • Maintaining accurate records of all communication with people we support utilising chosen PeoplePlus and/or designated databases • Ensuring all information given is clear and concise and in a format that meets the individual communication needs of the person you are supporting. • Ensuring all information is factually correct and in accordance with PeoplePlus guidelines and current legislation • Organising and attending meetings and/or reviews with people we support, colleagues and other professionals as required. For full details of the role and the person specification please click the 'available documents'. Please include your current salary and desired salary as part of your application, when prompted. For full details of the role and the person specification please review the job description or If you would like to speak to the recruitment team before you apply, please email any questions to <a href="mailto:careers@peopleplus.co.uk" target="_blank">careers@peopleplus.co.uk</a> and one of the team will come back to you. If you wish to apply, please ensure this is done via the apply now button. Applications cannot be accepted via email. Who We Are Here at PeoplePlus, our health and social care support services enable thousands of people to live independently across England and Wales each year. These trusted services and our dedicated teams empower people - at whatever stages of their life - to live more independent, happier lives. We work closely with people to understand their needs, make sure their voices are heard and provide well-rounded and tailored support to help them thrive. Our current services include <ul> <li>Independent Living Services across England and Wales</li> <li>Gloucestershire Carers' Hub</li></ul><ul> <li>Our unique trademarked wellbeing 'YouCan' programme</li></ul>Today, we deliver independent living and care support services across England and Wales and help to shape future services by sharing our expertise and the thoughts of the people we help with local and central governments. We are extremely proud to be a Silver accredited Investors in People organisation. This means that at PeoplePlus, the right principles are in place but more than that, it means our people and leaders are making active efforts to make sure that there's real consistency and everyone in the organisation can feel the effects. Our Benefits A paid PeoplePlus Life Event Day each year 25 days annual leave Cycle to Work scheme Access to hundreds of discounts via the Additions portal Employee Assistance Programme Access to online wellbeing centre Enhanced Wedding leave A paid volunteering day each year Enhanced Maternity scheme Sharesave scheme Refer a Friend reward scheme Holiday purchase scheme Pension scheme Life assurance Testimonials Katie Woosey - Service Support Team Leader "I have worked for PeoplePlus for 10 years in total working up from Administrator to Team Leader. My current role is to lead the customer service team in our Independent Living Services department, my role includes dealing with queries and managing complaints ensuring that we deliver the best service possible. I am proud to lead a team that puts the customer at the heart of everything we do. I enjoy working at PeoplePlus because it is obvious to see the difference that our support makes to our customers, and it gives me a sense of purpose working for a business that is centred around the people that we support and that we make a direct difference to their lives." Barbara Chapman, Kickstart Coach/ YouCan "I've really enjoyed my role because it's important to me to help others to see their true potential. Helping to guide participants/employees through their employment journey, providing them with tools to build their confidence and self-esteem so that they develop personally and professionally. PeoplePlus have enabled me to help others through this role."

Independent Living Advisor

Job Introduction Bradford Cyrenians provides a range of supported housing, hostel and floating support provision for homeless men and women, former rough sleepers and services that specialise in supporting ex offenders and men fleeing domestic abuse. Our services are flexible and user-led, with a focus on prevention, enabling individuals to take control of their lives. The Men Standing Up Service supports male victims/survivors of domestic abuse. The service consists of the following aspects: <ul><li>Confidential telephone helpline</li><li>Emergency accommodation</li><li>Longer term accommodation</li><li>Floating support service</li><li>Peer support group</li></ul>We are recruiting for a: Supported Housing Officer Specialising in Forced Marriage, Honour Based Violence and Human Trafficking. Working 35 hours per week, flexibly between 8am and 6:30pm Monday to Friday Salary - £23,000 per annum fixed The successful candidate needs to be highly motivated and have the passion, enthusiasm and commitment towards making a difference to the lives of male victims/survivors of domestic abuse. There will be a requirement for the post holder to speak a community language (Urdu, Punjabi) If you are interested in the post and are able to speak a community language, you can request an application pack to be either posted or emailed by contacting; Jamila Khanum on 01274 905676 or Email: <a href="mailto:jamila@bradfordcyrenians.org.uk" target="_blank">jamila@bradfordcyrenians.org.uk</a> Closing date for completed applications is 24/11/2025 Interviews for this post will take place week commencing 01/12/2025 Shortlisting for the position is based on a returned application form only, however if you want to send a CV in the first instance we will look at this and if you have relevant experience or transferable skills we will send you an application form to complete. A full induction and peer mentoring programme will be provided to the successful candidate We must ensure that the needs of the service are met and these are established on the basis of full attendance from staff. We therefore have a positive approach to absence management through our Absence Policy. Employment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We are committed to welcoming people from the widest possible diversity of background, Culture and experience. Bradford Cyrenians is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome job applications from all sections of the community. We are currently under represented by LGBTQI+ people, males, and people with disabilities so would encourage people from these groups to apply for roles within the organisation. Registered Charity Number 503434

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