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Job Title - Support Worker Location - Chapter House - West Bromwich Hourly Pay - £12.14PH Contract type - Permanent 35 hours per week Working hours- 7am - 3pm or 1pm - 9pm Working 5 days out of 7 which include Bank holidays and weekends. About us - Chapter House is a 24 hourSupported housing project. Our supported housing project is based in West Bromwich and is temporary accommodation, for single homeless people who have support needs. Each person`s stay is for up to one year. GSA has policies in place that ensure each person living within their property receives the same opportunities, support and chance to better themselves and their general lifestyle. About the Service Members of staff work with the client as their `keyworker`. Clients work with their keyworker to evidence that they are meeting their support needs and that can maintain their tenancies so that they can move on to independent accommodation. The keyworker assists each Client in identifying their support needs and empowering them to acquire the skills to achieve their objectives as set out within the support plan which is reviewed monthly with their key worker. Our purpose We are proud to be able to support tens of thousands of people across England by providing affordable housing and care to help people live independently. Our focus is on building better lives. Everything we do is about people - whether that`s providing a good quality, safe home or providing care which helps someone to live an independent life. Our colleagues live and breathe this social purpose and we need great people, with skills across a range of disciplines, to make this happen. Working for GreenSquareAccord gives you the chance to bring your skills and expertise and make a real difference. It doesn`t matter which role you are considering applying for, your work will help thousands of people build a better life. The GSA Way We know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. To help us make a difference, together, we created the GSA Way. A culture we commit to, aspire to, and live and breathe. Commitments and behaviours which together make our organisation what it is. Our five core commitments are:<ul> <li>We believe our customer is everything</li> <li>We are one team</li> <li>We are supportive and caring</li> <li>We are business-minded for social purpose</li> <li>We are curious and ambitious.</li> </ul>You can read more about the GSA Way in our recruitment pack. Benefits In support and recognition of our colleagues who will help us deliver our employer strategy, we offer a fantastic benefits package. This includes; annual holiday entitlement (plus statutory bank holidays); a defined contribution pension scheme; trust based flexible working and a Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). GreenSquareAccord also offer a non-contractual performance-related bonus scheme. Further details will be made available upon joining, along with supporting documentation which can be found on the GreenSquareAccord intranet site. How to apply If you wish to apply for this role please email a copy of your up to date CV to [email protected] . It is also recommended that you make your current Line Manager aware of any roles you are applying for within the organisation. All individuals who apply to work at GreenSquareAccord are considered on their merits in line with our Diversity and Inclusion strategy and policy. GreenSquareAccord are a Disability Confident Employer therefore we actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and try to provide access, adjustments, equipment or other practical support where required. All applicants with a disability who meet the `essential eligibility criteria` for the role, as detailed in the job description, are guaranteed an interview. If you need any assistance, adjustments or adaptations throughout our selection processes please let us know.

Housing Support worker

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (shifts include early, late, night, weekends, and bank holidays). 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 18-25-year-olds facing homelessness, helping them overcome challenges and build independent, fulfilling futures. What You'll Be Doing In our supported housing schemes in Lewisham, 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.</li> <li>Assisting young people in navigating the housing register and securing their next home when they're ready to move on.</li> <li>Working flexibly as part of a rota, including early mornings, late evenings, night shifts, weekends, and bank holidays.</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? Apply today and start making an impact. 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 20 and 27 January 2024. 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

Housing Assistant Yorkshire area (base Leeds office / Hybrid ) £24,372 per annum 37.5 hours per week We're looking for a Housing Support Assistant to help deliver an effective enhanced housing management service that meets the needs of our customers and assist with tenancy and voids management to help maintain occupancy levels across our supported housing services in Yorkshire area. This is an exciting role to ensure front line service delivery to our customers who may receive support from partner agencies. Each day will be different, from compliance actions, welcoming new customers, resolving anti-social behaviour, to working with colleagues to support rental payments and repair delivery. We value our team and encourage learning and progression through our comprehensive induction programme, as well as ongoing training to develop new and existing skills and encourage progression. We have our own Learning and Development Academy, who provide a wide range of training courses, open to all. Sanctuary also has a great employee rewards scheme, where you will be able to receive a variety of discounts from major retailers. The role of Housing Support Assistant will include: <ul> <li>Providing onsite management and supervision of the supported housing service ensuring the delivery of an effective, enhanced, housing management service</li></ul><ul> <li>Assisting with tenancy and voids management and maintaining occupancy levels</li> <li>Supporting and promoting compliance with safeguarding policies and procedures</li> <li>Building and maintaining relationships with customers and internal and external key stakeholders</li> <li>Managing the procurement and availability of supplies, furniture, and equipment</li> <li>Recording and updating relevant data, maintaining effective filing systems</li> <li>Contributing to special projects and change programmes as appropriate</li> <li>A flexible approach with some weekend and evening work required</li></ul>Skills and experiences: <ul> <li>Previous experience delivering tenancy services</li> <li>Experience working to deadlines and prioritising workload</li> <li>Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office packages</li> <li>Literacy and numeracy to the equivalent of Grade C English and Maths GCSE</li> <li>NVQ2 or equivalent in relevant area</li> <li>Ability to extract and interrogate data</li> <li>Some experience in the use of housing management systems or similar is desirable</li> <li>Significant travel is a requirement of the role; therefore, a full valid driving licence and use of a car is essential</li></ul>Why work for us? We're united in working together to help customers on their pathways for independence, and our people are the single, biggest influence on our success. No matter your job - delivering support directly or working in our offices to support our frontline teams - your work makes a difference every day. We won the West Midlands Care Employer Award 2022-23, in recognition of our commitment to our staff and supporting our teams to be their best. We've also been awarded Investors in People Gold status for the second time - because we value our people and have a strong focus on inclusion, teamwork, and empowerment. We're committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where you can grow and thrive. And like our customers, we know everyone is different, and we'll support you to be your best self. We'll develop your skills and experiences, celebrate success, and turn any setbacks into motivation. Are you ready to be your best? Brilliant work deserves brilliant benefits! As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary Supported Living a great place to work, here are just some of the ways we'll reward you: <ul> <li>At least 25 days paid holiday, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus public holidays)</li> <li>A pension scheme with employer contributions</li> <li>A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers</li> <li>Health and well-being plans</li> <li>Life assurance</li> <li>Family friendly arrangements, including opportunities for flexible working</li> <li>Tax efficient savings through our Cycle to Work scheme</li> <li>A wide range of learning and development opportunities</li></ul>Job Reference: 222926 Closing Date: 26 January 2024 We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application. Building Equality and Diversity Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities.

Housing Support Assistant

About The Role Do you want to work in a role where you can support people in Sutton to rebuild their lives? This post is offered as a fixed term contract until November 2025, or as a secondment for internal applicants. An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Sutton Vulnerable Adults Service for someone to join the team as a Housing Support Worker. The service provides supported accommodation across Sutton for over 100 adults with multiple needs as part of the Sutton Vulnerable Adults Pathway. We provide short term accommodation for up to 24 months, where clients are supported to identify appropriate move-on plans into sustainable accommodation. Our dedicated team work with a multi-agency, and recovery based approach to assist clients to achieve move-on aims. In the role of Housing Support you will: <ul> <li>Work on the weekly rota Mon - Fri 9-5, excluding weekends and Bank Holidays.</li> <li>Oversee a case load of clients, creating a supportive environment and working in a person centred way to support clients identify personal aims and ambitions, and support them to make and carry out plans towards achieving them.</li> <li>Provide practical and personal support to clients in a way that is approachable, engaging, flexible and caring.</li> <li>Work with partner agencies, and client's access health and treatment, employment and training opportunists to meet their individual needs, and work towards focusing on engagement within the community.</li></ul>About you We are looking for inspirational, committed individuals who have a genuine desire to support people to transform their lives. If you have good interpersonal and skills, patience and resilience you don't need to have direct experience, as we will provide you with the knowledge and training you need to work with clients in a holistic and person-centred way. You should demonstrate the below: <ul> <li>A non-judgemental approach to working with homeless and vulnerable people, a good understanding, of or willingness to learn about the needs of our clients, especially those with complex needs.</li> <li>Good communication skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with relevant partner agencies,</li> <li>The ability to manage complex and difficult situations in relation to people</li> <li>Dedication and personal resilience required to maintain enthusiasm for day to day contact with clients.</li></ul>St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups. How to apply To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the 'document' tab on the advert page on our website. When you're ready to apply click the 'Apply Now' Button to start your online application form. Closing date: 10 am on 13 January 2025 Interview and assessments on: week commencing 20 January 2025 About Us Our purpose is to end homelessness and rebuild lives. It drives everything that we do. For the past 55 years, we have been on the ground every day and every night, supporting people to recover from homelessness and advocating for change. We support around 28,000 people each year and our work means that more than 2,700 people have somewhere safe to stay each night. What We Offer Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where all colleagues feel valued, and we welcome applications from all under-represented groups. We believe that equity, diversity and inclusion improves the health, wellbeing and development of our colleagues and helps to ensure everyone feels valued. We know that when diversity, inclusion and wellbeing are prioritised, we are happier, healthier and can ultimately achieve better outcomes for our clients. Below are some of our key focus areas to improve both our candidate and colleague experience: <ul> <li>A growing number of diversity networks including LGBTQ+, Womens Action, Lived Experience and Anti-Racist networks.</li> <li>Increasing visibility by ensuring that all interview panels across the organisation are diversely represented to ensure fair and balanced decision making during the recruitment process.</li> <li>A safe and supportive working environment championing positive action via various internal schemes such as upward mentoring and a Steps into Management programme.</li> <li>Mandatory Diversity &amp; Inclusion training for all staff, unconscious bias training for managers, and a range of other courses such as Trans awareness and Autism Awareness.</li> <li>In recognition of the importance of transparency, we publish our employee diversity statistics and pay gap reports on our website. </li></ul>Want to find out more? Click here to visit our Equity, Diversity &amp; Inclusion page. Wellbeing and Benefits We offer a comprehensive package of benefits to our colleagues to ensure wellbeing remains a key priority. Maintaining a good work life balance can be tricky, but with family friendly policies, flexible and agile working options and an incremental annual leave allowance, we are committed to making sure you have the options available as and when you need them. These include: <ul> <li>Agile working model for suitable roles.</li> <li>Supportive flexitime and toil arrangements.</li> <li>28 days annual leave rising to 31 after five years' service.</li> <li>Family friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave. Carers leave, and fertility treatment leave.</li> <li>Financial wellbeing platform offering loans, advances and saving options.</li> <li>Auto-enrolment to pension scheme after six months service with an employer contribution of 6%.</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme and access to SmartHealth app - 24/7 GP appointments, health checks and nutrition advice.</li> <li>Cycle to Work scheme and interest free season ticket loans.</li> <li>Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food &amp; drink, travel, electricals and more.</li></ul>Want to find out more? Want to find out more? Click here to visit our Work For Us page. Reaching Potential At St Mungo's we are committed to providing development opportunities for all our colleagues. We welcome people with a wide range of experiences and value transferable skills so that we can provide the best support for people experiencing homelessness. That's why we have a robust induction, training and development programme that supports colleagues throughout their career at St Mungo's. These include: <ul> <li>Highly praised internal training courses and access to external learning to build your skills and meet your professional development goals.</li> <li>Steps into Management programme to support colleague progression.</li> <li>Commitment to continued professional development with access to career development forums, internal mentoring and internal secondment opportunities.</li></ul>Want to find out more? Click here to visit our Learning and Development page. A DBS disclosure check is a requirement for this post and will be undertaken for the successful candidate. Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo's current standard Terms and Conditions (T&amp;Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.

Housing Support Worker - 14 hours per week Here at North Wales Housing, we make a difference to people's lives every day. If you're committed to helping us achieve this, we'll make sure we make a positive difference to your life too. Let's work together to build on 50 years of providing quality homes across North Wales, investing into communities and supporting those facing homelessness. As a Gold Standard Investors in People employer, we're committed to providing an environment where our people can thrive and be proud of where they work, in a culture enabling them to fulfil their potential and feel valued for their contribution. The Package <ul><li>Temporary contract for 12-months</li><li>14 hours per week</li><li>Variable salary</li><li>Minimum of 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata)</li><li>Benefits platform with savings on groceries, high-street shopping, new tech, holidays etc.</li><li>Further studies support and career development opportunities </li><li>Employee health assistance and Annual Leave purchase scheme</li><li>Enhanced maternity and paternity pay </li><li>Generous contributory pension scheme</li></ul>The Role - Housing Support Worker Working at different Hostels, you'll support people with their housing needs and life skills in a person-centred, trauma informed way and contribute to the safe running of the hostel. This will involve: <ul><li>Supporting service users with mental health and wellbeing, by encouraging healthy activities and lifestyles, and signposting to services</li><li>Assisting with claims for housing and associated benefits to support residents' financial stability</li><li>Organising and managing a range of engaging activities to promote social inclusion</li><li>Playing a hands-on role in responding to incidents, completing room checks and ensuring properties are maintained</li><li>Maintaining accurate service user records and files</li><li>Performing regular security and fire safety checks</li><li>In the absence of the Housing Support Officer (Pendinas), during out of hours, deputising the support of care leavers in 277 projects• </li></ul>Our Requirements - Housing Support Worker <ul><li>Ability to hold everyday conversations in Welsh </li><li>Experience working in a client centred environment such as housing, care or similar (e.g., supporting individuals in reporting maintenance issues, making healthcare appointments, pursuing hobbies, securing training and employment, etc.)</li><li>Knowledge of the support needs of vulnerable people</li><li>Good verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Hard working, with a positive 'can do attitude'</li><li>At least have basic IT skills, with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook</li></ul>• Although not essential, an awareness of issues and support needs connected to homelessness and awareness of fire safety and security systems would be highly advantageous. As would an awareness of specialist agencies, including drug, alcohol and mental health services. At North Wales Housing we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of service users. You must be willing for an Enhanced DBS disclosure to be undertaken by our organisation. North Wales Housing is an equal opportunities organisation who particularly welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds. All Black, Asian and ethnic minority candidates, as well as disabled applicants who meet our essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. How to Apply Please contact Hayley Owen to register your expression of interest.

Housing Support Worker (Agile)

Housing Support Worker - 35 hours per week Here at North Wales Housing, we make a difference to people's lives every day. If you're committed to helping us achieve this, we'll make sure we make a positive difference to your life too. Let's work together to build on 50 years of providing quality homes across North Wales, investing into communities and supporting those facing homelessness. As a Gold Standard Investors in People employer, we're committed to providing an environment where our people can thrive and be proud of where they work, in a culture enabling them to fulfil their potential and feel valued for their contribution. The Package <ul><li><ul><li>Temporary contract for 12-months</li><li>35 hours per week</li><li>Variable salary</li><li>Minimum of 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays </li><li>Benefits platform with savings on groceries, high-street shopping, new tech, holidays etc.</li><li>Further studies support and career development opportunities </li><li>Employee health assistance and Annual Leave purchase scheme</li><li>Enhanced maternity and paternity pay </li><li>Generous contributory pension scheme</li></ul></li></ul>The Role - Housing Support Worker Working at different Hostels, you'll support people with their housing needs and life skills in a person-centred, trauma informed way and contribute to the safe running of the hostel. This will involve: <ul><li><ul><li>Supporting service users with mental health and wellbeing, by encouraging healthy activities and lifestyles, and signposting to services</li><li>Assisting with claims for housing and associated benefits to support residents' financial stability</li><li>Organising and managing a range of engaging activities to promote social inclusion</li><li>Playing a hands-on role in responding to incidents, completing room checks and ensuring properties are maintained</li><li>Maintaining accurate service user records and files</li><li>Performing regular security and fire safety checks</li><li>In the absence of the Housing Support Officer (Pendinas), during out of hours, deputising the support of care leavers in 277 projects</li></ul></li></ul>Our Requirements - Housing Support Worker <ul><li><ul><li>Ability to hold everyday conversations in Welsh </li><li>Experience working in a client centred environment such as housing, care or similar (e.g., supporting individuals in reporting maintenance issues, making healthcare appointments, pursuing hobbies, securing training and employment, etc.)</li><li>Knowledge of the support needs of vulnerable people</li><li>Good verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Hard working, with a positive 'can do attitude'</li><li>At least have basic IT skills, with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook</li></ul></li></ul>Although not essential, an awareness of issues and support needs connected to homelessness and awareness of fire safety and security systems would be highly advantageous. As would an awareness of specialist agencies, including drug, alcohol and mental health services. At North Wales Housing we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of service users. You must be willing for an Enhanced DBS disclosure to be undertaken by our organisation. North Wales Housing is an equal opportunities organisation who particularly welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds. All Black, Asian and ethnic minority candidates, as well as disabled applicants who meet our essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. How to Apply Please contact Hayley Owen to register your expression of interest.

Housing Support Worker x 2 (Agile)

Salary: From £28,163 up to £30,559 per annum pro rata Grade: G Contract : Permanent Hours : Part Time 22.5 hours per week Location : Tara Park Gypsy and Traveller Site Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable residents and promoting community wellbeing? We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Housing Support Officer to join our team at the Tara Park Gypsy and Traveller Site. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of residents and contribute to a positive and supportive community environment. About the Role As a Housing Support Officer, you will play a key role in delivering essential services to residents at the Tara Park site. Your work will ensure that residents have access to housing-related support, as well as broader services to improve their wellbeing. You will work closely with the Housing Officer to develop tailored support plans, assist with Universal Credit and housing benefit applications, and support residents in engaging with external agencies. Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li> Provide high-quality support services to residents, ensuring access to essential services such as housing benefits, healthcare, employment, and training opportunities. </li> <li> Work with the Housing Officer to help residents understand the requirements of living on the site and support them in maintaining their pitch. </li> <li> Assist residents in applying for Universal Credit, maintaining their journals, and managing housing-related payments and arrears. </li> <li> Coordinate with external agencies (e.g., charities, health services, and social care) to support residents' needs and facilitate access to vital services. </li> <li> Promote a strong community ethos, encouraging residents to participate in community activities and engage in voluntary work. </li> <li> Recognise safeguarding concerns and ensure appropriate action is taken in line with the Council's safeguarding policy. </li> <li> Maintain accurate and confidential records and submit intelligence to relevant authorities when necessary. </li> </ul> Essential Qualifications and Experience: <ul> <li> Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with residents and external agencies. </li> <li> Ability to build and maintain relationships. </li> <li> Awareness of safeguarding responsibilities and relevant procedures. </li> <li> Experience of supporting individuals to maintain accommodation, particularly in a social housing or outreach setting. </li> <li> Basic understanding of welfare benefits, including Universal Credit and housing benefits. </li> <li> Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads. </li> <li> Emotional resilience and the ability to handle challenging situations with professionalism. </li> </ul> Desirable Skills: <ul> <li> Knowledge of the Gypsy and Traveller community and the specific challenges faced by residents. </li> <li> Experience working with disadvantaged or vulnerable individuals. </li> <li> Knowledge of local housing systems and services in Ryedale and surrounding areas. </li> <li> Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks without direct supervision. </li> </ul> Why Join Us Excellent Benefits Package: Our employees are our greatest asset, Enjoy 28 days of annual leave (rising to 34 days with continued service) plus public holidays, and a generous local government pension scheme . (pro rata) Work-Life Balance: Our regular hours mean you can enjoy your evenings and weekends! Professional Development: Gain further qualifications, training opportunities, and the support you need to grow your career. Health &amp; Wellbeing: Discounts at gyms across the county and a lifestyle savings program to help you save on everyday expenses. Ready to Make a Difference If you're enthusiastic about serving the community and want to be part of our team, we'd love to hear from you! For an informal chat about the role, feel free to reach out to Helen Burrows at <a href="mailto:helen.burrows@northyorks.gov.uk" target="_blank">helen.burrows@northyorks.gov.uk</a> . Applying is easy, simply click on apply now, register your details, remove your personal details from your CV and upload by midnight on **** Key Documents: Job Description Total Rewards Brochure Key Dates: Closing Date: 12 th January 2025 Interview Date: Week commencing 20 th January 2025 Don't miss the chance to join a rewarding career that offers both personal and professional growth while making a positive impact in your community. Apply today and help us create quality homes for everyone in North Yorkshire! We look forward to hearing from you! NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies. We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party. North Yorkshire Councils' purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other's contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. North Yorkshire Council are committed to the health and safety of our employees and of others including the general public. It has a responsibility to ensure employees who hold a position that is deemed to be safety critical as it requires the performance of duties which are directly related to the safe operation or security of a facility, piece of equipment or vehicle, handling of chemicals or work at height or in confined spaces and which, if not performed properly, could result in a serious safety risk or environmental hazard to employees, a facility or the general public , do not attend work whilst under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Individuals offered employment with North Yorkshire Council will be subject to the Workplace Substance Misuse policy. For safety critical roles as detailed above, random alcohol and drug testing may take place during the course of employment. Apply now

Housing Support Officer, Tara Park Gypsy and Traveller Site

Annual salary: up to £28,917.00 Housing Support Officer Bradford Area Up to £28,917 per annum Full time - Permanent, 40hrs per week, Monday to Friday Including Company car or £3,500 car allowance available There is an expectation that any candidates will need to undertake OOH duties. This includes being on 'standby'. This is paid at £30 per weekday and £50 weekend day. They may be a requirement to attend properties or/and service users during OOH. This is paid at x 1.5. 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 the main role will be managing property portfolios, ensuring safeguarding and welfare of all residents are fully considered. You will be moving service users in and out of properties and ensuring all risk are flagged to management. It is key to work collaboratively with the service delivery centre to deliver a seamless service meeting the individual and property needs of all our service users. It is very important as a Housing Support Officer to conduct regular inspections to ensure full contractual compliance and successful outcomes of all Key Performance Indicators, internal and commercial targets at met. All records and IT data on systems is updated with accurate and up to date information. Role Criteria: <ul><li>Previous experience of managing housing portfolios</li><li>Previous experience working with vulnerable or diverse client groups</li><li>Experience and understanding of safeguarding</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 creating risk assessments</li></ul><ul><li>Full UK driving license</li><li>Approachable, trustworthy, resilient and empathetic</li><li>Ability to work alone</li></ul>All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. 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 provided for business and personal use</li><li>Proven track record of career progression</li><li>Access to EAP Counselling sessions</li></ul>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. If you feel you have skills and experience needed, please apply via the link below. If you have any questions regarding this role please contact Beth on <a href="mailto:beth.dunford@mearsgroup.co.uk" target="_blank">beth.dunford@mearsgroup.co.uk</a>. We look forward to hearing from you soon. To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points. Mears Group is a Disability Confident employer and recognises our people as our greatest asset, we hire individuality, recognising and valuing everyone is individual and ensuring equal access to opportunities for all regardless of social economic background or individual make up.

Housing Support Officer

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

Overview We are looking for a Recovery Housing Support WorkerThis is an exciting new opportunity to join our team. We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. What you will be doing? The Recovery Housing Service is expanding so we can continue to help more people in their recovery journey! If you are passionate about making a difference and want to work with a motivated team then we want to hear from you! The Recovery Housing support worker role sits within the Recovery Directorate and forms a part of the Recovery Operations Team, utilising all the resources it has to offer, this post will support Forward Trust service users who reside in our supported housings units who are in or working towards abstinence-based recovery and who are committed and engaged in a recovery pathway. The role focuses on a person-centred approach enabling service users to sustain and maintain their recovery and fulfil their best potential. We aim to work in partnership with many agencies giving them the opportunity to offer their services to our service users, ensuring that every client has access to holistic and multidisciplinary service that meets their individual needs. The Recovery Housing role will be multi-skilled to provide support and a range of interventions across all complexity levels and be able to work across Forward Trust services, providing flexibility and resilience against changing demand. Formal Line Management support will be given on a quarterly basis however, the expectation is that there will be regular and open dialogue with your Manager between sessions to clarify any points. You will be responsible for adhering to the targets set by Forward and your line management. Co-operative working relationships with partner agencies and other internal staff are vital to this role. Some degree of flexibility is required to support 'out of office' hours and the continuity of service delivery. Some of the main responsibilities include: <ul><li>To provide a comprehensive, inclusive, and bespoke Recovery Housing service, including advice and guidance to Forward Trust clients. </li><li>Conducting robust housing needs assessments to ensure service user needs are identified and a bespoke supportive plan is created with the service user at the centre, including signposting to other internal and external services. </li><li>You will ensure that a holistic service is delivered safely to our clients in line with individual and team targets outlined by the Manager.</li><li>Provide weekly 1-2-1 sessions with each client and keep accurate care plans.</li><li>Develop links with relevant agencies including residential rehabs, supported housing / housing providers, and other local organisations offering volunteering opportunities</li><li>Conduct weekly/monthly health and safety checks in line with policies and procedures</li><li>Develop skills in the collection and recording of data for audit, research and reporting purposes.</li><li>Keep databases up to date and accurate and managed in accordance with Data Protection Principles and Law.</li><li>Take on other tasks and responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the Line Manager</li><li>Participate and contribute in key meetings such as team meetings and multi-disciplinary reviews, sharing information appropriately.</li></ul>For a full list of responsibilities please refer to the Job Specification below. What we are looking for? <ul><li>Knowledge and experience of the criminal justice sector and Recovery Agenda.</li><li>Experience of floating support </li><li>A thorough knowledge of the needs of clients who are in abstinence based recovery</li><li>Experience of assessing adults in need of support around substance misuse and maintaining abstinence based recovery</li><li>Experience of substance misuse field and/or experience of working in a related field or similar field</li><li>Demonstrable experience of managing caseloads, carrying out/ completing risk/ comprehensive assessments, SMART action plans and maintaining effective case records</li><li>Experience of delivering both 1:1 and group-work interventions using motivational techniques and trauma informed approaches</li><li>Experience of working effectively with adults experiencing multiple disadvantages; unemployment, homelessness, mental ill health, substance use</li><li>The ability to set and stick to professional boundaries</li><li>An understanding of the needs of clients who are in or working towards recovery</li><li>Understanding of and sensitivity to diversity and equality issues</li><li>Working knowledge of using Microsoft office packages, database monitoring systems and Strong skills in IT communication</li></ul>What we offer <ul><li>Training and development opportunities</li><li>Flexible working </li><li>Simply Health Cashback Scheme (Optional)</li><li>Season Ticket Loan Scheme </li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Crisis Loan Scheme</li><li>Electric Car Scheme</li><li>3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees)</li><li>Access to Blue Light Card</li><li>25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays </li><li>Contributory Pension Scheme - Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years' service and up to 9% thereafter </li><li>Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) </li><li>Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)</li></ul>Diversity at Forward Trust Our workforce is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. Please note the closing date for this role is 3rd February 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Person specification Recovery Housing Specialist JD - Ashford Dover Folkestone and Medway KENT

Recovery Housing Support Worker

Overview We are looking for a Recovery Housing Support WorkerThis is an exciting new opportunity to join our team. We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. What you will be doing? Some of the main responsibilities include: <ul><li>To provide a comprehensive, inclusive, and bespoke Recovery Housing service, including advice and guidance to Forward Trust clients. </li><li>Conducting robust housing needs assessments to ensure service user needs are identified and a bespoke supportive plan is created with the service user at the centre, including signposting to other internal and external services. </li><li>You will ensure that a holistic service is delivered safely to our clients in line with individual and team targets outlined by the Manager.</li><li>Provide weekly 1-2-1 sessions with each client and keep accurate care plans.</li><li>Develop links with relevant agencies including residential rehabs, supported housing / housing providers, and other local organisations offering volunteering opportunities</li><li>Conduct weekly/monthly health and safety checks in line with policies and procedures</li><li>Develop skills in the collection and recording of data for audit, research and reporting purposes.</li><li>Keep databases up to date and accurate and managed in accordance with Data Protection Principles and Law.</li><li>Take on other tasks and responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the Line Manager</li><li>Participate and contribute in key meetings such as team meetings and multi-disciplinary reviews, sharing information appropriately.</li></ul>For a full list of responsibilities please refer to the Job Specification below. What we are looking for? <ul><li>Knowledge and experience of the criminal justice sector and Recovery Agenda.</li><li>Experience of floating support </li><li>A thorough knowledge of the needs of clients who are in abstinence based recovery</li><li>Experience of assessing adults in need of support around substance misuse and maintaining abstinence based recovery</li><li>Experience of substance misuse field and/or experience of working in a related field or similar field</li><li>Demonstrable experience of managing caseloads, carrying out/ completing risk/ comprehensive assessments, SMART action plans and maintaining effective case records</li><li>Experience of delivering both 1:1 and group-work interventions using motivational techniques and trauma informed approaches</li><li>Experience of working effectively with adults experiencing multiple disadvantages; unemployment, homelessness, mental ill health, substance use</li><li>The ability to set and stick to professional boundaries</li><li>An understanding of the needs of clients who are in or working towards recovery</li><li>Understanding of and sensitivity to diversity and equality issues</li><li>Working knowledge of using Microsoft office packages, database monitoring systems and Strong skills in IT communication</li></ul>What we offer <ul><li>Training and development opportunities</li><li>Flexible working </li><li>Simply Health Cashback Scheme (Optional)</li><li>Season Ticket Loan Scheme </li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Crisis Loan Scheme</li><li>Electric Car Scheme</li><li>3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees)</li><li>Access to Blue Light Card</li><li>25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays </li><li>Contributory Pension Scheme - Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years' service and up to 9% thereafter </li><li>Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) </li><li>Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)</li></ul>Diversity at Forward Trust Our workforce is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. The closing date for this role is 6th February 2025. Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Person specification Recovery Housing Specialist JD - Southend ESSEX

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: 82123 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. - This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme Application Instructions: To apply, candidates must complete the online application form located on our company website via the listing for the above reference numbered role. We do not accept CV's as a method of application. A list of all roles available can be located at: <a href="http://www.creativesupport.co.uk" target="_blank">www.creativesupport.co.uk</a> Completed Application Forms must be submitted to our Head Office address (below) or emailed 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. We do not provide outcomes for unsuccessful applications. For role or application queries please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@creativesupport.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@creativesupport.co.uk</a> Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS

Relief Housing Support Worker

The Vacancy In our Supported Housing Officer role, you'll be helping our customers and providing an excellent tenancy, property and estate management service across the West Midlands (Birmingham, Walsall, etc). Working closely with teams across Amplius and external partners, our goal is to ensure that customer promises are delivered and met within agreed timescales. Location: Hybrid, with travel across our West region (The Midlands) Salary: Up to £37,785.59 per year Contract: Permanent Your week: 36.25 hours per week Snapshot of your role This is what your day will look like as our Supported Housing Officer: <ul> <li>Helping our customers to resolve tenancy, property and estate management issues such as anti-social behaviour, protection from abuse, etc.</li> <li>Completing wellbeing referral checks via home visits across the West Midlands.</li> <li>Working with external teams such as local authorities, care service providers to ensure our customers are supported.</li> <li>Ensuring that our properties meet the standards that our customers expect and deserve.</li></ul>Your toolkit for success To thrive in our Supported Housing Officer role, you'll need: <ul> <li>Previous experience of dealing with a range of issues, such as ASB, abuse, mental health, etc.</li> <li>To be experienced in multi-agency working to deliver successful outcomes.</li> <li>Strong knowledge of Housing Law, regulatory standards and be able to apply them practically.</li> <li>A calm and professional demeanour to support our customers in times of need.</li></ul>Why join Amplius? There are loads of things that make Amplius a great place to be - every colleague has the chance to grow with us, make a real difference to our customers lives and ultimately be the most authentic version of themselves: Grow with us Your development matters to us. With tailored training programs, ongoing feedback, and career progression pathways, we support you to advance as far as you want to go. ️Make a real impact Our mission is rooted in service and community. Your work will contribute directly to improving the lives of people in the communities we serve. Environmental and social impact We're dedicated to sustainability and social responsibility, taking real steps to protect our planet and foster inclusivity. Perks of working at Amplius <ul> <li>28 day's annual leave plus bank holidays, with the ability to carry over allowance and purchase more</li> <li>Pension scheme with matched contributions up to 10%, plus life cover of three times your annual salary</li> <li>Paid professional subscription for membership fees relating to your role</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme offering free wellbeing tools, free flu jabs and more</li> <li>Health cash plan giving cash back for everyday health checks such as optical and dental</li> <li>Cycle to Work and Electric Car Lease schemes</li> <li>High street, holiday and gym membership discounts</li> <li>Plus lots more once you join!</li></ul>The important stuff We're dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and accessible. Reasonable adjustments will be provided upon request for all candidates. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in response to an overwhelming number of applications or a change in business priorities. We do not provide visa sponsorship; you must be eligible to work in the UK to join Amplius. You must reside in the UK for the duration of your employment and provide Right to Work evidence. Have any questions? Contact the Amplius Recruitment Team and we'll be in touch to support you with any questions, queries or conundrums! The Company Amplius is one of the largest housing providers across the Midlands, East and Southeast of England. We own and manage more than 37,000 homes and deliver a range of quality services, including care and support, specialist housing and home ownership options. We're a team of over 1,300 colleagues driven to have a positive impact on people's lives and provide affordable homes that make a difference. The Benefits Flexible working Pension contributions Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme State of the art IT equipment Volunteer days The Benefits Flexible Working Pension Scheme Life Assurance Health Cash Plan Generous Annual Leave Career Development

Supported Housing Officer

About The Role MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE The Review Meeting is central to the Review process. It is where matters arising from the Review reports can be properly explored. The deliberations of the Review Meeting and the contents of the Review Report inform the Independent Review Officers recommendation regarding the Foster Carers' continuing approval as a Foster Carer and their Terms of Approval. Area needed - Hampshire &amp; Dorset ESSENTIAL DUTIES <ol> <li>Critically read the Review paperwork sent to them prior to the Review Meeting.</li> <li>Identify salient areas that should be discussed at the Review Meeting and any matters that need to be explored with relevant parties beforehand (via SSW/Line Manager).</li> <li>Formulate an agenda covering all pertinent areas to be covered in the Review Meeting.</li> <li>Chair the meeting in a facilitative, inclusive and rigorous manner.</li> <li>Draw out key matters explored in the Review Meeting.</li> <li>Make a substantiated and properly evidenced recommendation, drawing on the deliberation of the Review Meeting and the Review paperwork (using TSD Standards/Fostering Competencies).</li> <li>Complete Report /Detailed Review Meating Minutes ensuring that all the above have been covered.</li> <li>Where issues of professional practice arise in respect of staff or carers pertaining to their capability, performance or conduct, the reviewing officer must bring these to the attention of the regions Head of Fostering.</li></ol> CHECKLIST The following advises of areas for discussion during the Foster Carers Review. The list is not intended to be exhaustive and should be considered along with the information included in the Review paperwork: <ol> <li>Strengths of Foster Carers.</li> <li>Outstanding actions from the last Review.</li> <li>Significant changes since the last Review, including employment/finances/house moves/health issues/household composition/impact of fostering on the family.</li> <li>Emergency Placements/Exemptions in line with Regulations.</li> <li>Issues emerging from updated statutory checks.</li> <li>H &amp; S/Risk Assessments, etc.</li> <li>Any gaps in meeting/maintaining standards/competencies.</li> <li>Complaints/Allegations.</li> <li>Training and Development.</li> <li>Communication/Recording</li> <li>Any changes to Approval and evidence to support any disagreements.</li> <li>Additional support needs if a change of approval is being recommended.</li> <li>Future Actions:</li> <li>Referral to the Fostering Panel</li> <li>Training and Development needs</li> <li>Outstanding H &amp; S/Safe Care</li> <li>Requirement for Re-assessment</li></ol> Others as identified during the Review Meeting. Compass is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As we continue to grow, we know that we must have the most talented employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our children and young people.

Stockton Council have an established team of Independent Reviewing Officers and Child Protection Conference Chairs however we are expanding the team to develop our ambitions for the service. We are looking to recruit an additional IRO/Conference Chair to join our team. Are you passionate about improving the quality-of-care planning for the children and young people we support across Stockton-on-Tees? If so, we are looking for motivated and experienced Social Workers or Social Work Managers who are committed to providing an excellent service to vulnerable children and young people and their families. Our Children's Services are focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for children and young people. We are dedicated to creating an environment where social work practice can thrive and where all members of the team are encouraged to be innovative and creative to ensure the services we offer to children and families help improve their lives. We are currently seeking an experienced and passionate IRO/Conference Chair/sufficiently experienced Social Worker with aspirations and transferable skills for this role to join our team and contribute towards making a meaningful difference to the lives of children and families. Our IROs have the dual role of IRO for Children in Our Care and as the chair of Initial and Review Child Protection Conferences. As an IRO/Conference Chair you will play a crucial role in overseeing the care planning and review process for children in our care and those who are being considered at child protection conference. You will ensure that plans for children are robust, child centred, legally compliant, and that they effectively address the individual needs and aspirations of each child. We'll support you to flourish and be the best you can, delivering high-quality services and working closely with professionals from a range of agencies to improve the lived experience of children. If you would like an informal chat about this opportunity please contact Jo Wren/Jeff Riley, Team Managers, Independent Review Unit on 01642 528018/526462 or <a href="mailto:joanne.wren@stockton.gov.uk" target="_blank">joanne.wren@stockton.gov.uk</a> /<a href="mailto:jeff.riley@stockton.gov.uk" target="_blank">jeff.riley@stockton.gov.uk</a> In addition to excellent career progression opportunities, with a clear and supported development path, we also offer agile working, with flexible and family friendly policies, that have a work/life balance at their core, plus lots, lots more... Our excellent total reward package includes: <ul><li>27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years' service. Ability to purchase additional leave is also available</li><li>Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement</li><li>Your SWE Registration paid for</li><li>Access to a number of employee benefits including salary sacrifice Car Lease Scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, employee assistance programme, physiotherapy and more.</li></ul>Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs, including your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email after the closing date for notification from '<a href="mailto:DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK" target="_blank">DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK</a>'. All communication will also appear in the 'My Messages' section of your North East Jobs account.

Part Time Project Worker Dolphin Lodge, Hythe CT21 6AJ £13.12 per hour 22.5 hours per week Sanctuary Supported Living are delighted to be recruiting for a Project Worker at Dolphin Lodge, Hythe, where we provide OFSTED registered Housing support to children and young adults. At Sanctuary Supported Living, we specialise in delivering a wide range of personalised housing, care and support services to people across England. We help people to live as independently as possible through supported housing, Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered services, retirement communities, move-on accommodation, floating support, and technology in the home. We're a not-for-profit national organisation, but we think locally. We're committed to being our best and helping customers to be their best, as we support them on their pathways for independence. No matter your job - delivering support directly or working in our offices to support our frontline teams - your work makes a difference every day. And working with us isn't just another job. It's rewarding, inspiring, exciting and it provides an opportunity to make a real, positive impact in people's lives. Plus, we'll support you in reaching your aspirations and career goals, through comprehensive training and benefits. The role of Project Worker will include: <ul> <li>Provide high quality person centred support to enable and empower our young people to develop the skills necessary for independent living within legislative, regulatory requirements and best practice</li> <li>Establish professional relationships with all clients, using appropriate and clear communication to promote independence through developing daily living skills and social engagement, ensuring that clients maintain personal choice, privacy and dignity</li> <li>Assist clients in understanding and planning their support package, focussing on positive outcomes to maximise clients' potential and enable them to exercise choice and control</li> <li>Provide advocacy to support clients and their families when required, to maximise clients independence and personal potential</li> <li>Liaise with relevant external agencies to ensure the maximum support is delivered to enable clients to access and maintain a level of integration within the wider community</li> <li>Manage the implementation of safeguarding principles and responsibilities to ensure the safety of clients and to avoid potential risk to stakeholders and the business</li> <li>Promote safe practices and undertake risk assessments within legislative frameworks and business protocols, escalating issues as appropriate</li> <li>Contribute, as appropriate, to special programmes and projects in support of the Group's values and objectives</li></ul>Skills and experiences: <ul> <li>Experience of working with vulnerable children and young adults</li> <li>Proven experience of working with relevant client group</li> <li>Proven knowledge of key needs and services for relevant client group</li> <li>Some knowledge of relevant legislative and regulatory requirements</li> <li>Good understanding of written and spoken English</li> <li>Good communication skills</li> <li>Good interpersonal and customer care skills</li> <li>Ability to demonstrate a positive and accepting approach to clients whatever their needs</li> <li>Ability to keep accurate records and clearly communicate relevant information</li> <li>Ability to make accurate simple calculations</li> <li>Email and internet communications</li></ul>Are you ready to be your best? Brilliant work deserves brilliant benefits! As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary Supported Living a great place to work, here are just some of the ways we'll reward you: <ul> <li>At least 25 days paid holiday, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus public holidays) pro rata</li> <li>A pension scheme with employer contributions</li> <li>A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers</li> <li>Health and well-being plans</li> <li>Life assurance</li> <li>Family friendly arrangements, including opportunities for flexible working</li> <li>Tax efficient savings through our Cycle to Work scheme</li> <li>A wide range of learning and development opportunities</li></ul>Job reference: 222701 Closing Date: 12 January 2025 We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application. Building Equality and Diversity Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities.

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 18 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 opposed 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 centred 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 links into meaningful opportunities within their local community. We have several permanent roles available, ranging in 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: <ul> <li>Support tenants to achieve the objectives identified in their Person-Centred Plan, maximising their independence. Following tenants individual risk assessments/support plans that are in place in relation to any challenging behaviour. this will include planned and unplanned care responding to individuals alarm calls/ systems. </li> <li>Support tenants to prepare meals, undertake household tasks, including self-care. Flexibility to work alternative hours to support this is required. Support tenants to access the community.</li> <li>Assist and support tenants to manage their finances daily record all transactions on individual budget sheets, ensuring that tenants monies and budget sheets balance. Follow HSHN finance policy and procedures.</li> <li>Complete all mandatory training and attend any person or job specific training relative to the post if requested by your line manager </li> <li>Receive, check, and book in monthly medication from the pharmacy. Dispose correctly of any old medication. Report any discrepancies immediately to Duty. Administer, record and order ability to follow HBC policies.</li> </ul>Our Offer: Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including: <ul> <li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 26 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li> <li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li> <li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li> <li>Investment in your personal development</li> <li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites</li> <li>Car leasing schemes</li> </ul>Next Steps: At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Emma Berrington (Principle Manager) on 0151-511-6965 or Margaret Myler (Assistant Manager) on 0151 511 6439 Interviews TBC. 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! How to apply Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CVs. Please fully complete the on-line application form. Further information on this vacancy <ul> <li> Cautions and Convictions Flowchart </li> <li> Completing Your Application Form Guidance </li> <li> Our Values Framework </li> <li> Guidance - Completing Your Online Application </li> <li> Job Profile </li> </ul>

Support Worker - Halton Supported Housing Network

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. This is a remote working position for 21.75 hours a week, however, you need to be based in the Cheshire East area due to the requirement to travel for community engagement. 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 Wirral • 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

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: £21,886.67 (full time equivalent £24,500) Hours:33.5 hours per week Contract type: Permanent Location: Exeter Additional information: <ul><li>Valid driver's license and access to a car business purposes</li><li>Participation in an out-of-hours on-call rota, £100 per week when on-call</li></ul>The Role: As a Supported Housing Worker, you'll play a vital role in our Supported Housing Service, providing support to individuals with a recent history of homelessness. Our broader service includes: 21 units for clients with medium support needs, 16 units designed for medium and high-risk prison leaves, and 8 units dedicated to young people under 24 years old with medium to low support needs. In this role, you will help manage 11 units, providing essential support to clients. Your responsibilities will include handling referrals, conducting assessments, and supporting clients to maintain their accommodation while empowering them to make meaningful, positive changes in their lives. You will also play a key role in building and maintaining effective, collaborative working relationships with partner agencies involved in supporting each client's journey. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful different in the lives of vulnerable individuals as they work towards stability and independence. Responsibilities include: <ul><li>Progress and track referrals made into the service and outcomes for service users moving on from the service</li><li>Ensure all new clients moving into the service understand their rights and responsibilities and the conditions of their license agreement</li><li>Complete needs/risk assessments for clients ensuring they have a tailored support plan in place </li><li>Carry out effective multi-agency working with external agencies to maximise opportunities for clients</li><li>Maintain client records that they are accurate and fully updated using our client record system</li><li>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</li></ul>Qualifications / Requirements: <ul><li>A valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle - business insurance will be required for roles involving travel for work</li><li>Experience working with vulnerable adults and/or people with complex needs and challenging behaviours</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</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>Instant access to healthcare professionals and discounts on a variety of health treatments through our Simply Health 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 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 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

Salary: £27,300 - £29,400 per annum - starting salary £27,300 per annum Hours: 36 per week Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until June 2025 We support more than 5,000 people living in sheltered and supported housing or their own homes. We're passionate about our staff and believe in caring for them in the same way we care about our service users. We offer housing-related support to young adults aged 16 - 24 living in our supported accommodation schemes in Kent and floating support in the community. Our Younger People's Service is looking for a Support Officer to join our dynamic team in Medway on a fixed-term basis. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced support officer who enjoys a varied role. In this varied and dynamic role, you'll empower the people we support to have active and fulfilling lives aligned with their needs and aspirations. You'll need to evidence an understanding of the issues facing Young People and be committed to supporting them to develop their confidence and maximise their independence. A major part of your role will be to take a person-centred and therapeutic approach to help young people overcome their challenges, creating programmes and helping them gain the help and skills they need to become positive and successful members of their local community. You'll be passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of Young People staying positive and seeing the best in them. We're looking for someone with experience providing housing-related support to young people. As you can imagine, the full job description includes lots more detail so please check it out before applying - Support Officer. Salaries are just the starting point. Here at Clarion, we're dedicated to rewarding hard work and commitment, and providing benefits that support you and your lifestyle - dive in and find out more here. Closing Date: Monday 6th January 2025 at midnight. For further details on this vacancy, please click 'apply'. Whilst we recognise the growth and popularity of artificial intelligence (AI), it is important we are confident that your application is unique, and has been completed without the use of AI technology. Applicants progressing through our selection process are not permitted to use AI technology tools or software. You must be able to travel across regions as required. This post is subject to an Enhanced Adult and Child plus barred list check. In the event that we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close this advert early. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment.

Housing Support Officer - Younger People's Service

The Vacancy An exciting opportunity has become available within the Home Assistance Team in the recently formed Independent Living Service at North Lincolnshire Council. The role has been created to support the existing admin team deal with the ever-increasing demands on our services. We are looking for an individual keen to undertake a varied administrative role, supporting two busy teams, who is a good communicator and is a people person. The Home Assistance / Handyperson teams have responsibility for delivering Disabled Facilities Grants and other forms of grants / loans to help residents of North Lincolnshire adapt or improve their home. They also organise a team who install minor adaptations, low level equipment into people's homes to help them get around their properties and access facilities safely, to reduce trips and falls, plus organising for safety measures to be installed for victims of crime. Your role within the team will include supporting the existing admin support, helping grant applicants progress their enquiries, plus organising home visits for the Handyperson team. You will work alongside all other team members, supporting them, liaising with service users, Occupational Therapists, contractors, and other services within North Lincolnshire Council. No two days are the same and without this pivotal role, the teams you support would struggle to function effectively and deliver services in a timely manner. If you are hardworking, want to make a difference and have job satisfaction, then this is the job for you. You would be based at Church Square House, Scunthorpe, with flexibility for remote working. The role does involve travelling to different locations within North Lincolnshire and a full driving licence and transport is essential. North Lincolnshire Council has a flexible working policy which allows for and encourages home working where service delivery allows. This is a real opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives of North Lincolnshire's residents and meet the council's outcomes of being safe and well. We are a progressive employer with flexible and agile working arrangements. For further details or an informal discussion please contact Robert Freeman, Lead Officer - Home Assistance &amp; Accident Prevention 01724 297636. The Council We are collectively organised around the people and place of North Lincolnshire. Together we ensure that our communities are safe, well, prosperous and connected. We are ambitious for North Lincolnshire, we want our area to be the #BestPlace for our residents by being the #BestCouncil we can be. We achieve this through living our values - equality of opportunity, excellence, integrity and self-responsibility - in all that we do. The Benefits Staff discounts Annual leave Access to pensions Salary sacrifice schemes Free car parking Eye test and glasses reimbursements

The vacancy 37 hours per week Do you want to make a difference? An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Housing Department for someone with great people skills and in-depth housing knowledge to help lead the Supported Housing team in delivering proactive and customer focussed tenancy and neighbourhood services. What's the role? This is a new role and the post-holder will be part of our Housing Department, you will use your leadership skills to help us deliver a high-quality service, including maximising our rental and service charge income, managing ASB, improving services and delivering a generic day-to-day housing management service to customers who live in our Independent Living, Flexi-care and Supported Housing homes. The right candidate will need the ability to make decisions and deliver in a fast-paced and busy environment. You'll work effectively and proactively with colleagues to provide an excellent housing management service to our customers. In this role you will need to: <ul> <li>Ensure a high standard of customer service.</li> <li>Have an understanding of supported housing and housing for older people (including Flexi-care)</li> <li>Manage staff (both direct and indirect reporting)</li> <li>Deliver proactive, customer focussed housing management services, ensuring that they are continually improved to meet changing business requirements.</li> <li>Experience of delivering managed services</li> <li>Maximise our rent and service charge collection.</li> <li>Manage the supported housing budgets effectively.</li> <li>Deliver on our corporate targets.</li></ul>What are we looking for? You will be customer-focused, with the ability to interact empathetically with a wide variety of people. You'll have an excellent grasp of Housing Law and a proven-track record of leading and managing successful teams. You will have a background in Housing Management or Supported Housing and knowledge of budget management and partnership working would be an advantage. Essential: <ul> <li>Significant experience of managing and developing staff</li> <li>Experience of setting and meeting challenging objectives.</li> <li>Excellent knowledge of Supported Housing and housing for older people including related legislation, policy and good practice</li> <li>Extensive experience of arrears collection and ASB.</li> <li>You will need to hold a UK driving licence with access to a suitable vehicle, with insurance cover for business use.</li> <li>You will need to maintain a satisfactory basic level DBS check.</li></ul>Desirable: <ul> <li>Knowledge of setting and managing budgets</li></ul><ul> <li>Educated to degree level or relevant experience</li> <li>Hold a CIH qualification</li></ul>What can we offer you? We know that people are our most valuable assets, so we offer a range of benefits including 28 days' annual leave pro rata, an employer pension contribution of up to 11%, development opportunities and access to a comprehensive employee rewards scheme. How we work We are committed to embracing the most positive aspects of agile working. We take a blended approach to how we work, so that colleagues have the flexibility to strike the right balance between working in our communities, in our shared spaces and remotely. With digital technology at the heart of our work, teams and individuals are empowered to decide the best way to meet the needs of their role. How to apply If this sounds like your next role, click 'apply now', tell us why you've got what it takes and send us a copy of your current CV. The closing date is Friday 17th January 2025, (but please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a large response). Interviews will take place in the week commencing 27th January 2025. About us We are a housing association with homes across South-West Hertfordshire. We aim to make a real difference by delivering better homes and supporting our communities, because we know that good homes give people the chance to lead more fulfilling lives. We own and manage more than 6,800 homes and associated assets in South-West Hertfordshire. Our business is evolving rapidly as we find new ways to deliver great homes, improved services and much-needed new homes. We also have a one-star accreditation from Best Companies, putting us in the top 25 housing associations to work for. We have exciting plans for the future - and you could help us to achieve our goals. Find out more at <a href="http://www.wcht.org.uk/letsgo" target="_blank">www.wcht.org.uk/letsgo</a>. Benefits Access to season ticket loans Online rewards with shopping discounts Cycle to work scheme 28 days annual leave Pension scheme 2 paid volunteering days

Supported Housing Manager

Barnsley AST based in Rotherham Support Worker Please note this role requires a full driving licence and access to a roadworthy vehicle Salary: Starting salary £25,115, rising to £26,425 after 12 months and rising to £27,355 after a further 12 months. Pro rata Barnsley AST based from the Rotherham office. 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 06/01/2025 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 (Barnsley)

Part Time Housing Support Worker - 16 hours per week on a rota covering weekday evenings and weekends. Here at North Wales Housing, we make a difference to people's lives every day. If you're committed to helping us achieve this, we'll make sure we make a positive difference to your life too. Let's work together to build on 50 years of providing quality homes across North Wales, investing into communities and supporting those facing homelessness. As a Gold Standard Investors in People employer, we're committed to providing an environment where our people can thrive and be proud of where they work, in a culture enabling them to fulfil their potential and feel valued for their contribution. Our Pendinas Hostel in Bangor provides temporary supported housing accommodation to vulnerable people, creating support plans based on individual needs whilst helping them to find somewhere more permanent to live. The Package <ul><li>Permanent contract</li><li>Salary of £23,451 pro rata </li><li>Minimum of 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)</li><li>Benefits platform with savings on groceries, high-street shopping, new tech, holidays etc.</li><li>Further studies support and career development opportunities </li><li>Annual Leave and Cycle to work purchase scheme</li><li>Employee health assistance scheme</li><li>Enhanced maternity and paternity pay </li><li>Generous contributory pension scheme</li></ul>The Role - Housing Support Worker Working at Pendinas Hostel in Bangor, you'll support people with their housing needs and life skills in a person-centred, trauma informed way and contribute to the safe running of the hostel. This will involve: <ul><li>Supporting service users with mental health and wellbeing, by encouraging healthy activities and lifestyles, and signposting to services</li><li>Assisting with claims for housing and associated benefits to support residents' financial stability</li><li>Organising and managing a range of engaging activities to promote social inclusion</li><li>Playing a hands-on role in responding to incidents, completing room checks and ensuring properties are maintained</li><li>Maintaining accurate service user records and files</li><li>Performing regular security and fire safety checks</li><li>In the absence of the Housing Support Officer (Pendinas), during out of hours, deputising the support of care leavers in 277 projects </li></ul>You'll be working 16 hours per week on a 6 week rota, to include evenings and weekends. Shifts are as follows: <ul><li>Week 1 - Monday - Friday - 17:30 - 21:30</li><li>Week 2 - Saturday &amp; Sunday - 13:00 - 21:00</li><li>Week 3 - Saturday &amp; Sunday - 08:00 - 16:00</li><li>Week 4 - Monday - Friday - 17:30 - 21:30</li><li>Week 5 - Saturday &amp; Sunday - 13:00 - 21:00</li><li>Week 6 - Saturday &amp; Sunday - 08:00 - 16:00</li></ul>Our Requirements - Housing Support Worker <ul><li>Either have the ability to hold at least basic conversations in Welsh (although you may struggle to keep up fully) or be currently learning / willing to learn Welsh </li><li>Experience working in a client centred environment such as housing, care or similar (e.g., supporting individuals in reporting maintenance issues, making healthcare appointments, pursuing hobbies, securing training and employment, etc.)</li><li>Knowledge of the support needs of vulnerable people</li><li>Good verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Hard working, with a positive 'can do attitude'</li><li>At least have basic IT skills, with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook</li></ul>Although not essential, an awareness of issues and support needs connected to homelessness would be highly advantageous. As would an awareness of specialist agencies, including drug, alcohol and mental health services. Candidates must hold a valid UK driving licence and have a vehicle available for work purposes. At North Wales Housing we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of service users. You must be willing for an Enhanced DBS disclosure to be undertaken by our organisation. North Wales Housing is an equal opportunities organisation who particularly welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds. All Black, Asian and ethnic minority candidates, as well as disabled applicants who meet our essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. How to Apply North Wales Housing website - All applications are to be submitted online, and strictly no agency calls or agency CV submissions. Please complete the application form via the Apply button - We will not accept CVs without a completed application form.

Support Worker Salary: (full time) Starting salary £25,115, rising to £26,425 after 12 months and rising to £27,355 after a further 12 months. Pro rata This role requires a full driving licence and access to a roadworthy vehicle 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 06/01/2025 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.

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