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Annual salary: up to £35,000.00 Housing Advisor - 'Find your own accommodation' scheme Bordon, Hampshire Full Time, up to 9 months FTC, with potential to extend - 40 hours per week Up to £35,000 per annum plus £3,800 company car allowance About the role: We are collaborating with our client to resettle families in the UK under the Afghan Resettlement and Assistance Policy. Initially, these families will be housed in various accommodation bases, known as the transit estate, before moving to permanent homes within the community. Over the next nine months, Mears will assist service users in securing private rental homes across the UK. This position is part of the housing team, collectively responsible for supporting frontline delivery and meeting contractual requirements. As a Housing Advisor, you will play a crucial role in providing housing solutions and delivering exceptional service to our service users and the community. You will assist Afghan families in finding suitable homes in the private rental market. Additionally, you will identify new partnership opportunities while ensuring excellent customer service, performance, and full compliance with the contract. As a Housing Advisor, you will discuss options with family households and single person households, to help facilitate a seamless move. Taking the service users through the whole journey from understanding their needs to securing the property and moving in. You will deliver personalised support to service users through bespoke casework and facilitating housing drop-in clinics. We will work in partnership with the receiving LA to ensure required support will be in place once a property is agreed. What are we looking for? <ul><li>Previous experience working within the housing sector / working with vulnerable people</li><li>Previous experience working within the refugee sector would be ideal</li><li>A thorough understanding of the UK benefit system</li><li>Deadline management</li><li>Strong interpersonal communication skills</li><li>Ability to build internal relationships, and manage dispersed teams</li><li>Negotiation knowledge</li><li>IT literate</li><li>Excellent communication</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 (pro rata)</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>Choice of company car or car allowance </li><li>Access to EAP Counselling sessions</li></ul>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. Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks before employment.

Housing Support Officer

Annual salary: up to £35,000.00 Housing Advisor - 'Find your own accommodation' scheme Catterick, North Yourshire Full Time, up to 9 months FTC, with potential to extend - 40 hours per week Up to £35,000 per annum plus £3,800 company car allowance About the role: We are collaborating with our client to resettle families in the UK under the Afghan Resettlement and Assistance Policy. Initially, these families will be housed in various accommodation bases, known as the transit estate, before moving to permanent homes within the community. Over the next nine months, Mears will assist service users in securing private rental homes across the UK. This position is part of the housing team, collectively responsible for supporting frontline delivery and meeting contractual requirements. As a Housing Advisor, you will play a crucial role in providing housing solutions and delivering exceptional service to our service users and the community. You will assist Afghan families in finding suitable homes in the private rental market. Additionally, you will identify new partnership opportunities while ensuring excellent customer service, performance, and full compliance with the contract. As a Housing Advisor, you will discuss options with family households and single person households, to help facilitate a seamless move. Taking the service users through the whole journey from understanding their needs to securing the property and moving in. You will deliver personalised support to service users through bespoke casework and facilitating housing drop-in clinics. We will work in partnership with the receiving LA to ensure required support will be in place once a property is agreed. What are we looking for? <ul><li>Previous experience working within the housing sector / working with vulnerable people</li><li>Previous experience working within the refugee sector would be ideal</li><li>A thorough understanding of the UK benefit system</li><li>Deadline management</li><li>Strong interpersonal communication skills</li><li>Ability to build internal relationships, and manage dispersed teams</li><li>Negotiation knowledge</li><li>IT literate</li><li>Excellent communication</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 (pro rata)</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>Choice of company car or car allowance </li><li>Access to EAP Counselling sessions</li></ul>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. Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks before employment.

Annual salary: up to £35,000.00 Housing Advisor - 'Find your own accommodation' scheme Preston, Lancashire Full Time, up to 9 months FTC, with potential to extend - 40 hours per week Up to £35,000 per annum plus £3,800 company car allowance About the role: We are collaborating with our client to resettle families in the UK under the Afghan Resettlement and Assistance Policy. Initially, these families will be housed in various accommodation bases, known as the transit estate, before moving to permanent homes within the community. Over the next nine months, Mears will assist service users in securing private rental homes across the UK. This position is part of the housing team, collectively responsible for supporting frontline delivery and meeting contractual requirements. As a Housing Advisor, you will play a crucial role in providing housing solutions and delivering exceptional service to our service users and the community. You will assist Afghan families in finding suitable homes in the private rental market. Additionally, you will identify new partnership opportunities while ensuring excellent customer service, performance, and full compliance with the contract. As a Housing Advisor, you will discuss options with family households and single person households, to help facilitate a seamless move. Taking the service users through the whole journey from understanding their needs to securing the property and moving in. You will deliver personalised support to service users through bespoke casework and facilitating housing drop-in clinics. We will work in partnership with the receiving LA to ensure required support will be in place once a property is agreed. What are we looking for? <ul><li>Previous experience working within the housing sector / working with vulnerable people</li><li>Previous experience working within the refugee sector would be ideal</li><li>A thorough understanding of the UK benefit system</li><li>Deadline management</li><li>Strong interpersonal communication skills</li><li>Ability to build internal relationships, and manage dispersed teams</li><li>Negotiation knowledge</li><li>IT literate</li><li>Excellent communication</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 (pro rata)</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>Choice of company car or car allowance </li><li>Access to EAP Counselling sessions</li></ul>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. Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks before employment.

Annual salary: up to £35,000.00 Housing Advisor - 'Find your own accommodation' scheme Bulford, Wiltshire Full Time, up to 9 months FTC, with potential to extend - 40 hours per week Up to £35,000 per annum plus £3,800 company car allowance About the role: We are collaborating with our client to resettle families in the UK under the Afghan Resettlement and Assistance Policy. Initially, these families will be housed in various accommodation bases, known as the transit estate, before moving to permanent homes within the community. Over the next nine months, Mears will assist service users in securing private rental homes across the UK. This position is part of the housing team, collectively responsible for supporting frontline delivery and meeting contractual requirements. As a Housing Advisor, you will play a crucial role in providing housing solutions and delivering exceptional service to our service users and the community. You will assist Afghan families in finding suitable homes in the private rental market. Additionally, you will identify new partnership opportunities while ensuring excellent customer service, performance, and full compliance with the contract. As a Housing Advisor, you will discuss options with family households and single person households, to help facilitate a seamless move. Taking the service users through the whole journey from understanding their needs to securing the property and moving in. You will deliver personalised support to service users through bespoke casework and facilitating housing drop-in clinics. We will work in partnership with the receiving LA to ensure required support will be in place once a property is agreed. What are we looking for? <ul><li>Previous experience working within the housing sector / working with vulnerable people</li><li>Previous experience working within the refugee sector would be ideal</li><li>A thorough understanding of the UK benefit system</li><li>Deadline management</li><li>Strong interpersonal communication skills</li><li>Ability to build internal relationships, and manage dispersed teams</li><li>Negotiation knowledge</li><li>IT literate</li><li>Excellent communication</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 (pro rata)</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>Choice of company car or car allowance </li><li>Access to EAP Counselling sessions</li></ul>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. Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks before employment.

Annual salary: up to £35,000.00 Housing Advisor - 'Find your own accommodation' scheme Tidworth, Wiltshire Full Time, up to 9 months FTC, with potential to extend - 40 hours per week Up to £35,000 per annum plus £3,800 company car allowance About the role: We are collaborating with our client to resettle families in the UK under the Afghan Resettlement and Assistance Policy. Initially, these families will be housed in various accommodation bases, known as the transit estate, before moving to permanent homes within the community. Over the next nine months, Mears will assist service users in securing private rental homes across the UK. This position is part of the housing team, collectively responsible for supporting frontline delivery and meeting contractual requirements. As a Housing Advisor, you will play a crucial role in providing housing solutions and delivering exceptional service to our service users and the community. You will assist Afghan families in finding suitable homes in the private rental market. Additionally, you will identify new partnership opportunities while ensuring excellent customer service, performance, and full compliance with the contract. As a Housing Advisor, you will discuss options with family households and single person households, to help facilitate a seamless move. Taking the service users through the whole journey from understanding their needs to securing the property and moving in. You will deliver personalised support to service users through bespoke casework and facilitating housing drop-in clinics. We will work in partnership with the receiving LA to ensure required support will be in place once a property is agreed. What are we looking for? <ul><li>Previous experience working within the housing sector / working with vulnerable people</li><li>Previous experience working within the refugee sector would be ideal</li><li>A thorough understanding of the UK benefit system</li><li>Deadline management</li><li>Strong interpersonal communication skills</li><li>Ability to build internal relationships, and manage dispersed teams</li><li>Negotiation knowledge</li><li>IT literate</li><li>Excellent communication</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 (pro rata)</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>Choice of company car or car allowance </li><li>Access to EAP Counselling sessions</li></ul>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. Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks before employment.

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

Housing Support Worker - BANK

Housing &amp; Support Officer - Pound House, Woking Have you got the passion and resilience to support and empower Transform clients to develop their independence and daily living skills? No previous experience? That's fine as training will be provided. In this role you will work as part of a team and support clients on a day-to-day basis to empower them to resolve their problems to reach positive outcomes. This will be achieved by assisting and encouraging clients to meet their personalised support plans and to access support and related services from local community organisations. You will also carry out housing management activities such as rent collection, risk assessments, tenancy management, reporting maintenance issues, and health and safety checks. If you have relevant experience of working with vulnerable people or have transferable skills, we would like to hear from you. Every day is different in this varied and fulfilling role. Salary - £26,000 per annum Location - Pound House, Woking Full time - 39 hrs per week You will need to work a shift pattern including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. Shifts are predominantly 8.5 hours long working between 8am and 10pm. About you You will work as part of a team providing 24-hour support to Young People in a purpose-built hostel. You will act as a keyworker to named clients and support clients to achieve their goals and live as independently as possible whilst ensuring they are safe and able to manage risks appropriately. You will also carry out housing management activities such as rent collection, tenancy enforcement, reporting maintenance issues, and undertaking health and safety checks, ensuring a trauma informed approach is taken to support clients to maintain their tenancies. Reflecting Transform's values in everything you do, you will be working as part of a close and committed team to provide clients with high-quality housing and support services. We are ideally looking for someone who has: <ul><li>Ability to develop non-judgmental professional relationships with clients </li><li>Basic numeracy and written communication skills in Maths and English GCSE/ level 4 or above or equivalent </li><li>The ability to communicate well with clients, peers and other agencies </li><li>The ability to work effectively as part of a team </li><li>The ability to manage their own time, delivering outcomes, meeting deadlines and undertaking training. </li><li>The ability to gain an understanding of safeguarding issues and a commitment to protect all adults and children using or visiting Transform's services </li><li>Computer literacy (Excel, Word, Outlook and the Internet) </li></ul>Tick most of the boxes but not all? The best candidate rarely does. So, if you are excited by the role and can do most of what we are looking for, go ahead and apply; you could be exactly who we need. About Transform Housing &amp; Support We believe that everyone should be able to live independent and fulfilling lives. We provide housing and support for many socially excluded and vulnerable people across Surrey, in parts of Berkshire, West Sussex and the London Borough of Sutton. We're a place where people make a difference to clients' lives, feel valued and are supported. We have a strong sense of social responsibility and our values - respect, empowerment, responsibility and excellence - guide everything we do. Why work at Transform Transform is a place where all colleagues are valued. We want to make sure colleagues have the flexibility they need to balance their personal lives and do well at work. We focus on outcomes and are open to different ways of working including flexible hours where possible depending on the needs of the service and department. Our benefits are great tooand include <ul><li>28 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time workers) </li></ul><ul><li>An additional 1 day pro rata per annum wellbeing day </li><li>Training and development opportunities </li><li>Employee assistance programme </li><li>The opportunity to buy or sell up to five days annual leave per holiday year </li><li>Access to our benefits platform for a wide range of discounts on everyday spends </li><li>Life assurance cover </li></ul>Other things you need to know At Transform we celebrate diversity and know that it is critical for our success. We work hard to make sure we're inclusive, so we want to hear from anyone who is great at what they do and who shares our values. If you need any adjustments during the application or selection process so you can do your best, just let us know. We will be happy to help. For an informal discussion about the role please email <a href="mailto:jking@transformhousing.org.uk" target="_blank">jking@transformhousing.org.uk</a> to arrange a call to discuss the post further or apply directly. It is essential that you have a full valid driving licence and use of your own car for business purposes. Successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. We review CVs as we receive them and interview as soon as we have applications that look like a good match, so apply as soon as you can to avoid missing out.

Housing and Support Officer

Housing Support Worker (Waking Nights) Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Night shifts, including weekends and bank holidays) Are you a night owl with a passion for making a difference? Join us as a Night Support Worker, where you'll provide vital overnight support to young people aged 16-17 who are experiencing homelessness. This is more than just a night shift-it's an opportunity to be a steady, reassuring presence for those who need it most. What You'll Be Doing As part of a dedicated team, you'll work awake night shifts to provide support and ensure the safety and well-being of young residents. You'll collaborate closely with daytime Housing Support Workers to provide continuous, wraparound care, ensuring that every young person receives the guidance they need, no matter the time of day. Your role will include: <ul> <li>Being available throughout the night to provide emotional and practical support when needed.</li> <li>Monitoring the safety and well-being of young people while respecting their independence.</li> <li>Offering a listening ear and guidance to young people facing difficulties, ensuring they feel supported at all times.</li> <li>Keeping detailed and accurate records of any incidents, concerns, or progress during your shift.</li> <li>Providing a clear and comprehensive handover to the day team to ensure seamless support for each young person.</li> <li>Working within safeguarding policies to manage risks appropriately.</li></ul>What You'll Bring <ul> <li>Excellent Communication Skills - Able to liaise effectively with both young people and colleagues, ensuring smooth shift handovers and consistency in support.</li> <li>Empathy &amp; Resilience - A kind, non-judgmental approach with the ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.</li> <li>IT Proficiency - Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) for recording case notes and communicating with colleagues.</li> <li>Organisational Skills - Able to prioritise tasks, document key information, and manage shift responsibilities effectively.</li> <li>Teamwork &amp; Collaboration - Work closely with day staff to ensure a joined-up approach to supporting each young person.</li> <li>Knowledge of Housing &amp; Support Needs - Understanding of the challenges faced by young people experiencing homelessness, including mental health and safeguarding risks.</li> <li>Welfare Benefits Awareness - A good grasp of welfare benefits to help guide young people towards financial independence.</li></ul>Why Join Us? This is a challenging but deeply rewarding role where you'll see the impact of your support firsthand. You'll be part of a passionate, values-driven team that is committed to helping young people build a brighter future. here just a few of the benefits for working at Peabody: <ul> <li>25 days' annual holiday plus bank holidays</li> <li>Flexible benefits scheme, including options for Healthcare, Dental care, Critical illness cover, vouchers, technology scheme and access to a discount portal.</li> <li>4 x Life Assurance</li> <li>Professional development by access to "paid for" apprenticeship programs and qualifications</li> <li>Two additional paid volunteering days each year</li> <li>Family friendly policies</li> <li>Up to 10% pension contribution matched 1:1</li></ul>An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role on the update service. Ready to be a guiding light for young people through the night? Apply today! Click the 'Apply Now' button to send us your CV and a brief statement highlighting how your skills and experiences make you the perfect fit for this role. We look forward to learning more about you and how you can contribute to our team! For questions, contact Julie-Ann O'Malley at Julie-Ann.O'<a href="mailto:Malley@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">Malley@peabody.org.uk</a>. Selection Process Shortlisting: 18 February Online Assessments: 19 February up to the 23 February. Interview Dates: 24 February (Online) Eligibility: You must be eligible to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we cannot offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Housing Support Worker (Waking Nights)

Do you have experience supporting vulnerable people and those with complex needs? Happy to travel to various homes across Gloucestershire? Want to have an earning potential of up to £30,000 a year? We may have just the role for you... Come and join a Charity focused on people rather than profit. We are looking for a Support Worker who shares our purpose, to join our expanding Independent Living Services Team where we house and support young people 16+ under Local Authority Care across Gloucestershire. We have properties over the county, and we need people who are flexible to work from any of these locations. We are looking for someone to work Full-time (37.5 hours per week) on a rota basis. We need people who are flexible to work varying shifts including mornings, evenings and alternate weekends. We provide bespoke support packages to suit a broad range of young people ranging from 24/7 to a few hours per week. Our focus is to provide the highest quality of support in line with Ofsted Standards. We aim to enhance individuals' independence skills, empowering them to advance their aspirations with greater confidence and capability. Why should you consider this opportunity? <ul><li>Work within a fun, established and very supportive team.</li><li>Management support from a very well established and tight knit senior management team with decades of experience.</li><li>Career growth, join a service which has grown in the last 5 years from a few properties to 20+ across 5 counties.</li></ul>You'll Re-enforce, positive support being delivered and establish the same standards in new placements. Provide a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to empower young people in improving independent living skills. Safeguard them from any potential danger, harm, or abuse. Accurately document notes on our computer system and ensure seamless communication with support staff for effective handovers. Have a Resilient nature, with the ability to keep a positive mindset even when times get tough. While the role may present challenges, the rewards of witnessing the positive impact of your guidance and support on these young lives are truly extraordinary. To excel in this position, you'll need to be flexible, patient, resilient, and professional, approaching your duties with a calm and caring demeanour. About Us Established in 1989, Caring for Communities and People (CCP) is a registered charity propelled by an unwavering commitment to addressing homelessness, family breakdown, and social exclusion. We are driven by our values-based approach, caring deeply about the individuals and families we serve. Our supportive programs aim at developing long-term solutions to societal challenges. Over the years, we've consistently made tangible impacts in communities across Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, South Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire, Dorset, and Devon. Why join us? <ul><li>25 days holiday, plus public holidays, with an additional day added per year and option to purchase more^</li><li>Enhanced pension (5% employer contribution)</li><li>Enhanced sick pay (up to 30 days full pay and 30 days half pay)</li><li>Life Assurance cover(3 times your annual salary in the event of your death)</li><li>Free subscription to Benenden healthcare cashback plan or Perkbox discounts</li><li>Investors in People Gold accredited employer, committed to making the workplace better for you.</li><li>Comprehensive induction and ongoing training and development.</li><li>Option to join various groups, including Proud2Be, Green Impact, Health &amp; Safety, and Health and Wellbeing.</li><li>In-house Workplace Welfare Manager for support when needed.</li><li>We make an Impact, check our latest report <a href="https://impact.ccp.org.uk/" target="_blank">https://impact.ccp.org.uk/</a></li></ul>(Benefits are for contracted staff only not bank workers) Are Your Values Aligned with Ours? We look for staff who embody our SPIRIT values: Show gratitude and appreciation of others. Demonstrate personal and professional Pride. Integrity is everything. Reflect and learn. Continuous Improvement. Take your best self wherever you go. How to Apply If you're ready to make a meaningful difference and share our values, click the apply button to start your journey with CCP. Application Information: Position: Support Worker (Job ID 928) Hours: Full-time is 37.5 hours a week. Shifts are on a rota basis including some weekends and Sleep shifts. Some part time hours available. Contract: Permanent Location: Various locations across Gloucestershire. Pay: £23,800 per year. Plus an additional £8,320 per year if completing two sleep shifts in a week (£80 Sleep per sleep shift). Bank is £12.50 per hour, plus holiday pay accrual Closing Date: 11:59pm 27th February 2025 - CCP reserves the right to close the job advert early if needed. CCP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. Our robust Safeguarding Policy guides our recruitment process. We believe in the rehabilitative power of employment and working toward a purpose, so a prior conviction will not necessarily prevent you from joining CCP. Please note this role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and also an enhanced check by the Disclosure &amp; Barring Services, paid for by CCP. Please review the attached job attachments for further insights. ^Annual Leave entitlement will be pro-rata for Part-time staff. Working on public holidays due to a rota pattern will be compensated with time off in lieu. An extra day of leave accrues for each completed financial year (capped at 5). Purchasing additional holidays is capped at 5 per year. ^^Contracted staff only. Business mileage (45p a mile) is paid for any daily miles over and above the distance from your home to the allocated workplace location and back. You'll need a well-maintained vehicle with valid tax, MOT and Insurance covering business use. INDMP

Support Worker - Independent Living Services

Job Description About the Role We have an exciting opportunity for an Independent Living Advisor to join our team in Crewe on a full-time basis. This is a role where you can make a positive difference to the quality of our customer's lives. Reporting to the Independent Living Manager, you will be responsible for providing an intensive housing management service to Guinness housing for older people and vulnerable adults. This will include developing successful customer relationships, assisting prospective customers to view properties and settle into their accommodation, assisting in tenancy management matters and ensuring customers understand their rights and responsibilities per their tenancy agreement. You will also assist customers in accessing correct housing benefit assistance or financial advice to pay rent/service charges, and complete referrals for assistive technology, aids and adaptations which will help to maintain customer independence. You will carry out periodic site inspections and tests to ensure the scheme is fully operational and Health and Safety compliant, as well as monitoring the quality of contractors, such as window cleaning and grounds maintenance. You will need to be flexible to travel between our 3 schemes in Crewe and therefore you will need a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle. What we're looking for: <ul> <li>Previous experience of working with the elderly and vulnerable adults and proven ability to foster a spirit of co-operation and a sense of independence within this group.</li> <li>Experience working in a housing environment would be an advantage</li> <li>Demonstrable commitment to Equality and Diversity</li> <li>Ability to adapt communication style to suit individual needs or when explaining technical information.</li> <li>Previous experience in carrying out administrative work including numeracy work.</li> <li>Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team</li> <li>Good verbal and written communication</li> <li>Good knowledge of Microsoft Office</li> <li>Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle</li></ul>What you will get in return: <ul> <li>A competitive salary - £25,521 per annum</li> <li>Permanent, full time post, 35 hours per week, Monday- Friday , 9am - 5pm</li> <li>Company sick pay after a qualifying period. </li> <li>Life insurance and a competitive pension - Guinness will contribute up to 9% towards your pension a matched basis.</li> <li>Excellent lifestyle benefits portal including cycle to work scheme and fantastic discounts at supermarkets and many other retailers &amp; leisure activities</li> <li>Simply Health cashback scheme</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme, plus more!</li></ul>This position will require a basic DBS check which will be paid for by The Guinness Partnership. If you're interested in joining us and would like to apply for this role, we would love to hear from you, apply today! INDTGP TJTGP About Us The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing and care services in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for around 140,000 customers nationwide. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our customers, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services. The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Independent Living Advisor

We are looking for someone who is approachable and warm and able to connect with the young adults we support at our mental health service in South Manchester. This person will support service users to develop their skills and knowledge so that they can go on to live more independently in the community. This individual will also support the young people at the service to sustain their tenancies through encouraging them to develop their independent living skills and helping them to navigate any tenancy related issues. The successful candidate will have the ability to identify areas that a service user needs support with, work with them to devise an individual support plan for their placement, and support the young person to implement this plan. This person will be comfortable working collaboratively and creatively with tenants. They will also be non-judgemental, able to relate to the issues that young people face, have a laid back approach, be a good listener, be able to use their initiative, and be comfortable lone working and alongside others. This opportunity is perfect for someone who is interested in an exciting career in mental health, where you are assisted in developing your skills as a support worker through close supervision, corporate training, and working as part of an experienced staff team. Our Housing Support Workers help young people to: • Understand their tenancy responsibilities • Live alongside others and accept the differences in people • Develop their own awareness and skills • Reflect on their lives and plan for the future • Find positive move on in housing and in life • Improve their relationships • Achieve their potential The service is situated in Wythenshawe South Manchester, with good transport links and a range of local amenities close to the service. Bus services and metro links are within a few minutes waking distance. Experience of providing care and support to individuals with mental health needs is desirable but not essential. We value a desire and commitment to work alongside young people, promoting positive change in their lives and helping them to achieve their aspirations. Vacancy Reference Number: 81320 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded. 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

Housing Support Worker

As a social work qualified and SWE registered independent reviewing officer you will undertake Looked After Children statutory case reviews and develop and maintain a monitoring system for the review process to ensure that statutory obligations and Directorate procedures are met and followed. You must have significant post qualification statutory experience of providing social work supervision and support. Duties will include: <ul> <li>Undertaking Looked After Children Statutory Case reviews, ensuring that the statutory and regulatory requirements of the Independent Reviewing Service is effectively delivered and managed.</li> <li>Ensuring that young people are enabled to express their views in appropriate settings</li> <li>Ensuring the development of high quality practice for reviewing that meets national and locally set performance targets</li> <li>Monitoring the quality and progress of child protection and care plans and challenging practice that does not meet required national and local standards using the appropriate monitoring and escalation protocols</li> <li>Attending regular team meetings, contributing to service development, attending supervision and taking responsibility for professional development</li> <li>Contributing to staff training in respect of child protection and looked after children processes</li> <li>Contributing to policy making and producing procedures for the service</li> <li>Contributing to a programme of regular auditing as required</li> </ul>Some of out city visits are required which may mean working out of hours. Further information: <a href="mailto:Victoria.Hylton-Hall@sheffield.gov.uk" target="_blank">Victoria.Hylton-Hall@sheffield.gov.uk</a> We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups. We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve. We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview. Full-time employees work 37 hours for 52 weeks of the year and we offer a generous holiday entitlement. We are open to discussions about a wide range of flexible working opportunities which benefit you and the Council, including reduced hour contracts, working part time or as a job share. If you are appointed to this role, your starting salary will be at the bottom of the grade. If you provide payslip evidence that your basic pay is greater than the bottom of the grade, we will consider starting you at the point of minimum advantage within the grade.

Independent reviewing officer

Housing Support Assistant Harrogate Young Peoples Pathway Foundation Harrogate and surrounding areas Real Living Wage £25,879 per annum pro rata Part Time 24 hours per week Permanent REF: INS1075318 Passion meets purpose! Become a Housing Support Assistant and help young individuals build brighter futures. As a Housing Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting our team of Housing Support Workers who manage a caseload of clients. Your responsibilities will involve building rapport and relationships with our clients to address their individual needs, promote independence, and facilitate their successful transition to independent living. This is a hostel-based role which will include evening, nights (i.e., sleep shifts), weekend and bank holiday working on a rota basis. If you have: <ul> <li>Strong commitment to supporting young people facing homelessness</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills</li> <li>Empathy and the ability to build trust and rapport with vulnerable individuals</li> <li>Flexibility to work evening, night, weekend, and bank holiday shifts as required</li> <li>Ability to work effectively as part of a team</li> <li>An understanding of the challenges and issues faced by young people experiencing homelessness</li></ul>Then we think this role would be great for you! We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can't tick every box, if you can do most of what we are looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be exactly what we need! What's in it for you? We're committed to providing an environment in which you can be yourself and thrive. As a valued member of our team, you can expect the following benefits: <ul> <li>Commitment to flexible working</li> <li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days</li> <li>Many learning and career development opportunities, with paid and tailored training</li> <li>Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling and GP services</li> <li>Employer contributory pension scheme</li> <li>Good maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits</li> <li>Care workers discounts</li> <li>Access to our Employee Networks including People of Colour, LGBT+, Mental Health and Accessibility Network etc.</li> <li>Health and wellbeing opportunities</li> <li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li> <li>Access to Corporate Health Plan</li></ul>We aim for our workforce to reflect the diverse and exciting region we serve, and are also proudly and actively anti-racist as such you are expected to drive the agenda forward. As an organisation we believe people can only be at their best and thrive when they can be their authentic self! For an informal chat about the role please contact Beth Grindrod, Team Leader via email <a href="mailto:beth.grindrod@foundationuk.org" target="_blank">beth.grindrod@foundationuk.org</a> or phone 07525 910821 We encourage you to apply early as your application will be reviewed as soon as it is received, and we reserve the right to close this job advert sooner subject to finding a suitable candidate. Good Luck! Closing Date: 16-Feb-2025 Provisional Interview Date: 26-Feb-2025

Housing Support Assistant

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

Housing Support Worker/Officer

The job itself Are you a qualified Social Worker with 5 years post qualifying social work experience? We are recruiting a Full time permanent Independent Reviewing Officer to join our Independent Reviewing Service based in County Hall, Beverley. We work with our children who are 'looked after' including those children receiving short break provision and our privately fostered children in the community overseeing their care plans. The service works closely with partner agencies, foster carers, parents and the child's network and social workers to review and monitor care planning for our children and young people. The full time post is a new post and will join 5 fulltime IRO's, and one part time IRO, the role reports directly to the Independent Safeguarding and Reviewing Area Manager (IRO and IFCRO) and will include key responsibilities;<ul><li>Chairing Review Meetings: IROs chair regular review meetings to assess and monitor the care plans for looked-after children1. Quality Assurance: They ensure that the care plans are effective and meet the child's needs, taking into account the child's wishes and feelings. Monitoring Care: IROs monitor the implementation of the care plan, ensuring that decisions made during reviews are acted upon. Advocacy: They advocate for the child's rights and well-being, ensuring that the child is informed about their rights and can voice their concerns. Independence: IROs work independently from the child's social worker to provide an unbiased perspective on the child's care1. Their role is vital in ensuring that the care provided to looked-after children is of high quality and that their voices are heard in the decision-making process.</li></ul>The service offers blended working opportunities and provide agile working kits to allow work to be completed in council offices or from home. If you are wanting to progress to the next stage of your social work career this is the role for you. Check out some of our benefits:<ul><li>A competitive salary.</li><li>Agile and flexible working opportunities.</li><li>A culture based on relational practice.</li><li>A supportive friendly team</li><li>Dedicated admin will complete service specific duties.</li><li>Regular, reflective supervision and peer group supervision.</li><li>Generous leave entitlement.</li><li>Bespoke training and development opportunities.</li></ul>

Independent Reviewing Officer

Do you have experience supporting vulnerable people and those with complex needs? Happy to travel to various homes across Herefordshire? We may have just the role for you... Come and join a Charity focused on people rather than profit. We are looking for a Support Worker who shares our purpose, to join our expanding Independent Living Services Team where we house and support young people 16+ under Local Authority Care across Swindon and Wiltshire. We have properties over the county, and we need people who are flexible to work from any of these locations. We are looking for someone to work Full-time (37.5 hours per week) on a rota basis. We need people who are flexible to work varying shifts including mornings, evenings and alternate weekends. We provide bespoke support packages to suit a broad range of young people ranging from 24/7 to a few hours per week. Our focus is to provide the highest quality of support in line with Ofsted Standards. We aim to enhance individuals' independence skills, empowering them to advance their aspirations with greater confidence and capability. Why should you consider this opportunity? <ul><li>Work within a fun, established and very supportive team.</li><li>Management support from a very well established and tight knit senior management team with decades of experience.</li><li>Career growth, join a service which has grown in the last 5 years from a few properties to 20+ across 5 counties.</li></ul>You'll Re-enforce, positive support being delivered and establish the same standards in new placements. Provide a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to empower young people in improving independent living skills. Safeguard them from any potential danger, harm, or abuse. Accurately document notes on our computer system and ensure seamless communication with support staff for effective handovers. Have a Resilient nature, with the ability to keep a positive mindset even when times get tough. While the role may present challenges, the rewards of witnessing the positive impact of your guidance and support on these young lives are truly extraordinary. To excel in this position, you'll need to be flexible, patient, resilient, and professional, approaching your duties with a calm and caring demeanour. About Us Established in 1989, Caring for Communities and People (CCP) is a registered charity propelled by an unwavering commitment to addressing homelessness, family breakdown, and social exclusion. We are driven by our values-based approach, caring deeply about the individuals and families we serve. Our supportive programs aim at developing long-term solutions to societal challenges. Over the years, we've consistently made tangible impacts in communities across Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, South Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire, Dorset, and Devon. Why join us? <ul><li>25 days holiday, plus public holidays, with an additional day added per year and option to purchase more^</li><li>Enhanced pension (5% employer contribution)</li><li>Enhanced sick pay (up to 30 days full pay and 30 days half pay)</li><li>Life Assurance cover(3 times your annual salary in the event of your death)</li><li>Free subscription to Benenden healthcare cashback plan or Perkbox discounts</li><li>Investors in People Gold accredited employer, committed to making the workplace better for you.</li><li>Comprehensive induction and ongoing training and development.</li><li>Option to join various groups, including Proud2Be, Green Impact, Health &amp; Safety, and Health and Wellbeing.</li><li>In-house Workplace Welfare Manager for support when needed.</li><li>We make an Impact, check our latest report <a href="https://impact.ccp.org.uk/" target="_blank">https://impact.ccp.org.uk/</a></li></ul>(Benefits are for contracted staff only not bank workers) Are Your Values Aligned with Ours? We look for staff who embody our SPIRIT values: Show gratitude and appreciation of others. Demonstrate personal and professional Pride. Integrity is everything. Reflect and learn. Continuous Improvement. Take your best self wherever you go. How to Apply If you're ready to make a meaningful difference and share our values, click the apply button to start your journey with CCP. Application Information: Position: Support Worker (Job ID 925) Hours: Full-time is 37.5 hours a week. Shifts are on a rota basis including some weekends and Sleep shifts. Some part time hours available. Contract: Permanent Location: Various locations across Hereford. Pay: £23,800 per year. Closing Date: 11:59pm 7th February 2025 - CCP reserves the right to close the job advert early if needed. CCP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. Our robust Safeguarding Policy guides our recruitment process. We believe in the rehabilitative power of employment and working toward a purpose, so a prior conviction will not necessarily prevent you from joining CCP. Please note this role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and also an enhanced check by the Disclosure &amp; Barring Services, paid for by CCP. Please review the attached job attachments for further insights. ^Annual Leave entitlement will be pro-rata for Part-time staff. Working on public holidays due to a rota pattern will be compensated with time off in lieu. An extra day of leave accrues for each completed financial year (capped at 5). Purchasing additional holidays is capped at 5 per year. ^^Contracted staff only. Business mileage (45p a mile) is paid for any daily miles over and above the distance from your home to the allocated workplace location and back. You'll need a well-maintained vehicle with valid tax, MOT and Insurance covering business use. INDMP

Do you have experience supporting vulnerable people and those with complex needs? Happy to travel to various homes across Swindon and Wiltshire? Want to have an earning potential of up to £30,000 a year? We may have just the role for you... Come and join a Charity focused on people rather than profit. We are looking for a Support Worker who shares our purpose, to join our expanding Independent Living Services Team where we house and support young people 16+ under Local Authority Care across Swindon and Wiltshire. We have properties over the county, and we need people who are flexible to work from any of these locations. We are looking for someone to work Full-time (37.5 hours per week) on a rota basis. We need people who are flexible to work varying shifts including mornings, evenings and alternate weekends. We provide bespoke support packages to suit a broad range of young people ranging from 24/7 to a few hours per week. Our focus is to provide the highest quality of support in line with Ofsted Standards. We aim to enhance individuals' independence skills, empowering them to advance their aspirations with greater confidence and capability. Why should you consider this opportunity? <ul><li>Work within a fun, established and very supportive team.</li><li>Management support from a very well established and tight knit senior management team with decades of experience.</li><li>Career growth, join a service which has grown in the last 5 years from a few properties to 20+ across 5 counties.</li></ul>You'll Re-enforce, positive support being delivered and establish the same standards in new placements. Provide a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to empower young people in improving independent living skills. Safeguard them from any potential danger, harm, or abuse. Accurately document notes on our computer system and ensure seamless communication with support staff for effective handovers. Have a Resilient nature, with the ability to keep a positive mindset even when times get tough. While the role may present challenges, the rewards of witnessing the positive impact of your guidance and support on these young lives are truly extraordinary. To excel in this position, you'll need to be flexible, patient, resilient, and professional, approaching your duties with a calm and caring demeanour. About Us Established in 1989, Caring for Communities and People (CCP) is a registered charity propelled by an unwavering commitment to addressing homelessness, family breakdown, and social exclusion. We are driven by our values-based approach, caring deeply about the individuals and families we serve. Our supportive programs aim at developing long-term solutions to societal challenges. Over the years, we've consistently made tangible impacts in communities across Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, South Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire, Dorset, and Devon. Why join us? <ul><li>25 days holiday, plus public holidays, with an additional day added per year and option to purchase more^</li><li>Enhanced pension (5% employer contribution)</li><li>Enhanced sick pay (up to 30 days full pay and 30 days half pay)</li><li>Life Assurance cover(3 times your annual salary in the event of your death)</li><li>Free subscription to Benenden healthcare cashback plan or Perkbox discounts</li><li>Investors in People Gold accredited employer, committed to making the workplace better for you.</li><li>Comprehensive induction and ongoing training and development.</li><li>Option to join various groups, including Proud2Be, Green Impact, Health &amp; Safety, and Health and Wellbeing.</li><li>In-house Workplace Welfare Manager for support when needed.</li><li>We make an Impact, check our latest report <a href="https://impact.ccp.org.uk/" target="_blank">https://impact.ccp.org.uk/</a></li></ul>(Benefits are for contracted staff only not bank workers) Are Your Values Aligned with Ours? We look for staff who embody our SPIRIT values: Show gratitude and appreciation of others. Demonstrate personal and professional Pride. Integrity is everything. Reflect and learn. Continuous Improvement. Take your best self wherever you go. How to Apply If you're ready to make a meaningful difference and share our values, click the apply button to start your journey with CCP. Application Information: Position: Support Worker (Job ID 924) Hours: Full-time is 37.5 hours a week. Shifts are on a rota basis including some weekends and Sleep shifts. Some part time hours available. Contract: Permanent Location: Various locations across Swindon and Wiltshire. Pay: £23,800 per year. Plus an additional £8,320 per year if completing two sleep shifts in a week (£80 Sleep per sleep shift). Bank is £12.50 per hour, plus holiday pay accrual Closing Date: 11:59pm 7th February 2025 - CCP reserves the right to close the job advert early if needed. CCP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. Our robust Safeguarding Policy guides our recruitment process. We believe in the rehabilitative power of employment and working toward a purpose, so a prior conviction will not necessarily prevent you from joining CCP. Please note this role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and also an enhanced check by the Disclosure &amp; Barring Services, paid for by CCP. Please review the attached job attachments for further insights. ^Annual Leave entitlement will be pro-rata for Part-time staff. Working on public holidays due to a rota pattern will be compensated with time off in lieu. An extra day of leave accrues for each completed financial year (capped at 5). Purchasing additional holidays is capped at 5 per year. ^^Contracted staff only. Business mileage (45p a mile) is paid for any daily miles over and above the distance from your home to the allocated workplace location and back. You'll need a well-maintained vehicle with valid tax, MOT and Insurance covering business use. INDMP

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

Housing Support Worker (part time)

Salary: £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. 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. Key Documents: Job Description Total Rewards Brochure Key Dates: Closing Date: 28th February 2025 Interview Date: Week commencing7th March 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

Job summary Thisrole plays an important part of the clients journey within our supportaccommodation schemes. Byworking with a cohort of clients, the role supports clients to developindependent living skills, with an emphasis on maintaining recovery andwellbeing. Theaim of the role is to help equip people to sustain tenancies in the communityand their long term recovery from substance misuse. Main duties of the job Working with a case load of clients Completing assessments Creating support plans and risk management plans Recording accurate client information via a case management system One to one and some group work with clients Signposting to community services for wellbeing, training, education, benefitsand housing Signpost to community recovery support groups Supporting clients with move on process Carrying out H&amp;S checks within our properties Supporting clients to increase independent living skills Supporting clients to understand how to maintain future tenancies Dealing with Anti-social behaviour About us This team offers a safe and welcomingenvironment for those people in need of supported housing. We deliver servicesacross Greater Manchester and Lancashire, and support people to gain the skillsto live independently and maintain their recovery. Job description Job responsibilities As a Housing Support Worker based in Stockport, you will be responsible for supporting people to improve their independence and promoting positive change in their lives by encouraging and empowering a better quality of life, health and well-being. You will provide support to people in treatment covering ten outcome areas that have been found to be essential in supporting people to maintain a life free from drugs and alcohol. This will include advice and guidance around housing, life skills, finances, physical and mental health. Job description Job responsibilities As a Housing Support Worker based in Stockport, you will be responsible for supporting people to improve their independence and promoting positive change in their lives by encouraging and empowering a better quality of life, health and well-being. You will provide support to people in treatment covering ten outcome areas that have been found to be essential in supporting people to maintain a life free from drugs and alcohol. This will include advice and guidance around housing, life skills, finances, physical and mental health. Person Specification Experience Essential <ul> <li>Experience of creating risk management plans and support plans with SMART goals </li> <li>Experience of working towards quality assessment frameworks</li> </ul> Knowledge and Skills Essential <ul> <li>Effective and Confident interpersonal and group communication skills. </li> <li>Effective Time Management Skills. Activities you will carry out this role </li> <li>Working with a case load of clients </li> <li>Completing assessments </li> <li>Creating support plans and risk management plans </li> <li>Recording accurate client information via a case management system </li> <li>One to one and some group work with clients </li> <li>Signposting to community services for wellbeing, training, education, benefits and housing </li> <li>Signpost to community recovery support groups </li> <li>Supporting clients with move on process </li> <li>Carrying out H&amp;S checks within our properties </li> <li>Supporting clients to increase independent living skills </li> <li>Supporting clients to understand how to maintain future tenancies </li> <li>Dealing with Anti-social behaviour </li> <li> Ability to work independently in a safe and professional manner.</li> </ul> Desirable <ul> <li>Passion to make a difference to peoples lives. </li> <li>Desire to learn and develop as a person and a professional. </li> <li>Non-judgemental approach to communicating with those you come into contact with. </li> <li>Resilience around dealing with change and challenging situations</li> </ul> Qualifications Essential <ul> <li>Qualifications appropriate to the role (Care certificate/H&amp;S Care NVQ level 3)</li> </ul>Person Specification Experience Essential <ul> <li>Experience of creating risk management plans and support plans with SMART goals </li> <li>Experience of working towards quality assessment frameworks</li> </ul> Knowledge and Skills Essential <ul> <li>Effective and Confident interpersonal and group communication skills. </li> <li>Effective Time Management Skills. Activities you will carry out this role </li> <li>Working with a case load of clients </li> <li>Completing assessments </li> <li>Creating support plans and risk management plans </li> <li>Recording accurate client information via a case management system </li> <li>One to one and some group work with clients </li> <li>Signposting to community services for wellbeing, training, education, benefits and housing </li> <li>Signpost to community recovery support groups </li> <li>Supporting clients with move on process </li> <li>Carrying out H&amp;S checks within our properties </li> <li>Supporting clients to increase independent living skills </li> <li>Supporting clients to understand how to maintain future tenancies </li> <li>Dealing with Anti-social behaviour </li> <li> Ability to work independently in a safe and professional manner.</li> </ul> Desirable <ul> <li>Passion to make a difference to peoples lives. </li> <li>Desire to learn and develop as a person and a professional. </li> <li>Non-judgemental approach to communicating with those you come into contact with. </li> <li>Resilience around dealing with change and challenging situations</li> </ul> Qualifications Essential <ul> <li>Qualifications appropriate to the role (Care certificate/H&amp;S Care NVQ level 3)</li> </ul>Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name The Calico Group Address Acorn Recovery Projects 130 Mile End Lane Stockport Cheshire SK2 6BY Employer's website

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

Supported Housing Assistant

Job summary Willow Gardens is an Extra Care service offering Care and Support to Older people living in their own homes in a supportive environment. We are a supportive and friendly team. There will be opportunities to develop with the team. Main duties of the job You will be expected to:- <ul> <li>Provide practical support and guidance to our front-line care and support team through on-the-job observational supervision.</li> <li>Completion of Forms and Personalised Care Plans.</li> <li>Provide management cover in the absence of the Extra Care Manager/ Assistant Manager and Support Team Manager where required.</li> <li>Undertake Duty Management tasks as defined on a rota basis.</li></ul>You will require: <ul> <li>NVQ Level 2 in Care or equivalent.</li> <li>Level 2 in Literacy skills or equivalent. </li> <li>Minimum of 2 years working with vulnerable adults, adults with disabilities. Adults with dementia. </li> <li>Knowledge of the Care Standards, and CQC inspection framework.</li> <li>Good awareness of Extra Care Services both social care and the housing management aspects.</li></ul>The post will require an enhanced DBS with Adult Barring check. About us Sandwell is situated at the very heart of the West Midlands,just a stone's throw from Birmingham. A large, diverse, metropolitan borough,Sandwell offers exciting opportunities for all in a friendly, supportiveenvironment. Sandwell is made up of six towns - Oldbury, Rowley Regis,Smethwick, Tipton, Wednesbury and West Bromwich. The borough has 1,200 hectaresof parks, playing fields and local green space and more than 30 miles ofcanals. We offer something for everyone, with an incredibly wide rangeof career opportunities, at any stage of your career, from apprentices tosenior managers. Job description Job responsibilities Your current duties and responsibilities are:- Empower individuals who use the services to be as independent as possible and maximise their potential. Contribute to the protection and safeguarding of people who use our service by contributing to minimising the level of abuse in care environments. Minimise the effects of abusive behaviour. Contribute to monitoring individuals who are at risk from abuse. To report any concern or suspicion or allegation of neglect or harm. To maintain accurate records in accordance with the service standards. Duties of a Senior Care and Housing Support Officer will include: Providing management cover for the services in the absence of the Extra Care Manager or Team Support Manager. Supporting individuals with the development of person-centred Care and Support plans. Supporting with appraisals and reviewing person centred Care and Support plans. Supporting Care Staff to deliver a quality care service and maintain good practices that meets the needs of People who use our services. Supporting Individuals with health-related issues including the ordering, checking and administration of prescribed medication. Working alongside other relevant key agencies Providing housing related issues including all tenancy support tasks required to support tenants with all housing support related issues to enable individuals to maintain their tenancy. Supporting individuals in an emergency. Working as part of a Team To seek support from other services in emergency/crisis situations. To maintain daily contact with all tenants and to ensure their welfare and safety. To participate as necessary in the assessment, planning and review of individual support and care needs ensuring where appropriate, the implementation, use and monitoring of assistive technology is considered to maximise independence. To monitor the effectiveness and appropriateness of care and housing services, liaising with Extra Care Manager, voluntary and statutory agencies as necessary. To be alert to the needs of individuals and to take appropriate action by ensuring that relevant services are informed in a timely manner when required. During duty hours, to respond to emergencies, to provide assistance as appropriate and obtain support from other specialist agencies as necessary, for example doctors, other services. To liaise as appropriate with the Community Alarms Service, ensuring that the Control Centre is informed of any event which may affect the duties of the Control Centre employees. To ensure that relevant information is available to the Community Alarms service, for example, details of contacts in emergencies, health conditions etc. to ensure that appropriate relevant information is held which may assist in the support to tenants. To promote and support the planning and delivery of leisure, recreational and general community based activities, To meet prospective new tenants as part of the assessment process and to explain the purpose of the scheme and the facilities available. To contribute to the allocation process within an Extra Care Scheme To welcome all new tenants, providing them with information on the local area, the social/recreational facilities that may be provided and introducing them to neighbours. To give guidance to new tenants on the use of any emergency systems, fire, heating, lighting, refuse disposal, etc. as and when required. To assist on any matters relating to housing management, for example transfers, lettings, repairs reporting, benefit entitlements and to ensure that monitoring of tenants flats is undertaken to ensure that tenants adhere to matters relating to their tenancy agreement. To contribute to ensuring the repair and cleanliness of communal and office facilities by ensuring that any identified issues are reported via the property maintenance procedure. To contribute to the repair and maintenance and implementation of equipment, such as alarm systems, door entry systems, fire equipment, as delegated by premise manager including programming and routine testing of specific assistive technology equipment. i.e., falls detectors, emergency alert pendants etc. To maintain proper and accurate administrative and financial records as appropriate, for example record of incidents, personal records as requested. To attend team meetings, training events etc when required. To attend any other meeting deemed necessary as part of the role or delegated by the Extra care Manager. To fully participate in the planned workforce development programme that has been developed to provide a structured framework of role related competency for the post holder. To meet with the Extra Care Manager on a regular basis for supervision. To assist in the planning and delivery of the Day Opportunities Service within the establishment. To participate in the operation of the Councils Appraisal Scheme To maintain confidentiality and adhere to Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Data protection policy and procedures To participate in the operation of the Councils Appraisal Scheme. Championing and executing an open culture of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) throughout the council which reflects the councils policy, values, and behaviours. Such other duties as may be appropriate to achieve the objectives of the post to assist the Service Area in the fulfilment of its objectives commensurate with the post holder's salary grade, abilities, and aptitudes. The post holder must always carry out his/her responsibilities with due regard to the Council's policy, organisation and arrangements for Health and Safety at Work. Job description Job responsibilities Your current duties and responsibilities are:- Empower individuals who use the services to be as independent as possible and maximise their potential. Contribute to the protection and safeguarding of people who use our service by contributing to minimising the level of abuse in care environments. Minimise the effects of abusive behaviour. Contribute to monitoring individuals who are at risk from abuse. To report any concern or suspicion or allegation of neglect or harm. To maintain accurate records in accordance with the service standards. Duties of a Senior Care and Housing Support Officer will include: Providing management cover for the services in the absence of the Extra Care Manager or Team Support Manager. Supporting individuals with the development of person-centred Care and Support plans. Supporting with appraisals and reviewing person centred Care and Support plans. Supporting Care Staff to deliver a quality care service and maintain good practices that meets the needs of People who use our services. Supporting Individuals with health-related issues including the ordering, checking and administration of prescribed medication. Working alongside other relevant key agencies Providing housing related issues including all tenancy support tasks required to support tenants with all housing support related issues to enable individuals to maintain their tenancy. Supporting individuals in an emergency. Working as part of a Team To seek support from other services in emergency/crisis situations. To maintain daily contact with all tenants and to ensure their welfare and safety. To participate as necessary in the assessment, planning and review of individual support and care needs ensuring where appropriate, the implementation, use and monitoring of assistive technology is considered to maximise independence. To monitor the effectiveness and appropriateness of care and housing services, liaising with Extra Care Manager, voluntary and statutory agencies as necessary. To be alert to the needs of individuals and to take appropriate action by ensuring that relevant services are informed in a timely manner when required. During duty hours, to respond to emergencies, to provide assistance as appropriate and obtain support from other specialist agencies as necessary, for example doctors, other services. To liaise as appropriate with the Community Alarms Service, ensuring that the Control Centre is informed of any event which may affect the duties of the Control Centre employees. To ensure that relevant information is available to the Community Alarms service, for example, details of contacts in emergencies, health conditions etc. to ensure that appropriate relevant information is held which may assist in the support to tenants. To promote and support the planning and delivery of leisure, recreational and general community based activities, To meet prospective new tenants as part of the assessment process and to explain the purpose of the scheme and the facilities available. To contribute to the allocation process within an Extra Care Scheme To welcome all new tenants, providing them with information on the local area, the social/recreational facilities that may be provided and introducing them to neighbours. To give guidance to new tenants on the use of any emergency systems, fire, heating, lighting, refuse disposal, etc. as and when required. To assist on any matters relating to housing management, for example transfers, lettings, repairs reporting, benefit entitlements and to ensure that monitoring of tenants flats is undertaken to ensure that tenants adhere to matters relating to their tenancy agreement. To contribute to ensuring the repair and cleanliness of communal and office facilities by ensuring that any identified issues are reported via the property maintenance procedure. To contribute to the repair and maintenance and implementation of equipment, such as alarm systems, door entry systems, fire equipment, as delegated by premise manager including programming and routine testing of specific assistive technology equipment. i.e., falls detectors, emergency alert pendants etc. To maintain proper and accurate administrative and financial records as appropriate, for example record of incidents, personal records as requested. To attend team meetings, training events etc when required. To attend any other meeting deemed necessary as part of the role or delegated by the Extra care Manager. To fully participate in the planned workforce development programme that has been developed to provide a structured framework of role related competency for the post holder. To meet with the Extra Care Manager on a regular basis for supervision. To assist in the planning and delivery of the Day Opportunities Service within the establishment. To participate in the operation of the Councils Appraisal Scheme To maintain confidentiality and adhere to Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Data protection policy and procedures To participate in the operation of the Councils Appraisal Scheme. Championing and executing an open culture of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) throughout the council which reflects the councils policy, values, and behaviours. Such other duties as may be appropriate to achieve the objectives of the post to assist the Service Area in the fulfilment of its objectives commensurate with the post holder's salary grade, abilities, and aptitudes. The post holder must always carry out his/her responsibilities with due regard to the Council's policy, organisation and arrangements for Health and Safety at Work. Person Specification Experience Essential <ul> <li>Minimum of two years experience working with adults with a disability or older people/older people with mental health needs</li> </ul> Supporting Statement Essential <ul> <li>Please include a supporting statement of how you meet the criteria in the job description/person spec.</li> </ul> Qualifications Essential <ul> <li>NVQ level 2 in care or equivalent</li> <li>Willingness to achieve NVQ 3 in care or</li> <li>equivalent.</li> <li>Level 2 literacy or equivalent</li> <li>Effective verbal communication skills</li> </ul>Person Specification Experience Essential <ul> <li>Minimum of two years experience working with adults with a disability or older people/older people with mental health needs</li> </ul> Supporting Statement Essential <ul> <li>Please include a supporting statement of how you meet the criteria in the job description/person spec.</li> </ul> Qualifications Essential <ul> <li>NVQ level 2 in care or equivalent</li> <li>Willingness to achieve NVQ 3 in care or</li> <li>equivalent.</li> <li>Level 2 literacy or equivalent</li> <li>Effective verbal communication skills</li> </ul>Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Address Willow Gardens Extra Care Harvest Road Rowley Regis West Midlands B65 8FG Employer's website

Senior Care and Housing Support Officer

The vacancy Permanent Full time (30 hours per week) Are you an enthusiastic and driven individual with a proven ability to deliver exceptional customer service in a supported housing environment? Do you possess a strong commitment to empowering individuals to lead independent lives within their communities? If you answered yes, we have an exciting opportunity for you! We are seeking a self-motivated Specialist Housing Manager to oversee two Independent Living Schemes in Daventry and Milton Keynes. This role is pivotal in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for our residents. Working 30 hours per week, we offer flexible arrangements from Monday to Friday. A full driving license and access to your own vehicle is essential for this position. What You Will Be Doing: <ul> <li>Lead the effective housing management of two Independent Living Schemes, ensuring a high standard of service delivery.</li></ul><ul> <li>Conduct assessments to understand the housing and support needs of prospective and current customers, enabling successful tenancy sustainment.</li></ul><ul> <li>Manage scheme budgets and develop actionable plans to meet service objectives.</li></ul><ul> <li>Collaborate with external agencies to enhance the support provided to our customers.</li></ul><ul> <li>Address housing-related issues including rent arrears, antisocial behaviour, safeguarding, and maintenance.</li></ul><ul> <li>Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and oversee facility maintenance.</li></ul>We'd Love to Meet Someone With: <ul> <li>A genuine passion for supporting others, demonstrating empathy and compassion.</li></ul><ul> <li>Knowledge and understanding of housing management and tenancy issues (training provided for outstanding candidates without specific experience).</li></ul><ul> <li>Familiarity with professional boundaries, safeguarding principles, and managing antisocial behaviour.</li></ul><ul> <li>Strong experience in providing person-centred support, particularly for individuals with complex needs.</li></ul><ul> <li>Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, along with strong IT literacy.</li></ul><ul> <li>Confidence to work independently, with effective risk assessment and support planning capabilities.</li></ul><ul> <li>Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to manage a busy and diverse workload.</li></ul>What We Offer You: <ul> <li>A competitive salary of £31,500 (pro rata to 30 hours)</li></ul><ul> <li>A car allowance of £2,000.</li></ul><ul> <li>28 days of holiday PLUS Bank Holidays.</li></ul><ul> <li>A generous contributory pension scheme.</li></ul><ul> <li>Private health care and free life assurance.</li></ul><ul> <li>Access to a comprehensive suite of wellbeing services and tools, including a digital gym.</li></ul><ul> <li>Opportunities for professional development and learning.</li></ul><ul> <li>Discounted gym membership and retail discount scheme.</li></ul>Please note, the successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS application. Closing date: 12th February 2025 Interview date: To be confirmed We reserve the right to close this recruitment if we receive a suitable number of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon. About us bpha is a Housing Association located in the Oxford to Cambridge arc, which is committed to providing its customers with high quality, value for money services whilst continuing to develop energy efficient, sustainable and affordable housing. We are a leading provider and developer of affordable homes - for rent, sheltered, residential care and shared ownership. We work together with communities - to improve opportunities, independence and quality of life for our residents, and to benefit the wider community. We bring people together, and run and support a wide range of community activities. All the money we make is used to invest in existing homes, to enable us to build new homes, and to deliver new and improved services. We own or manage over 19,500 homes and over 500 staff. Our vision and values To build communities where people can live happily in a home they can afford. Our values underpin the work that we do and are ingrained in our culture at bpha. We are looking for people who can share these values and translate them into day-to-day practices for the benefit of our communities, customers and fellow colleagues. So that we can realise our vision, together. We are ambitious We are better together We show empathy We take responsibility Benefits We believe that benefits should be more than just perks. For us, they aren't simply little extras added on at the end, they're fundamental parts of what we stand for, from the very beginning. As standard. That's why at bpha, we reward our employees by making sure we give them a supportive and caring environment, that empowers them to be happy, healthy and inspired, every day. Money &amp; Time <ul> <li>Holiday entitlement of 28-33 days a year, plus public holidays</li> <li>Contributory pension scheme</li> <li>Competitive pay</li> <li>Life assurance cover</li></ul>Health &amp; Wellbeing <ul> <li>Private healthcare</li> <li>Mental Health First Aid</li> <li>Counselling service</li> <li>Eye tests</li> <li>Discounted gym membership</li> <li>Cycle to Work scheme</li> <li>Free annual flu jabs</li> <li>Wellbeing activities and events</li> <li>Free fruit and refreshments</li></ul>Recognition <ul> <li>Long service award</li> <li>Annual staff recognition awards</li> <li>Discretionary reward scheme</li></ul>Lifestyle <ul> <li>Annual volunteering day</li> <li>Social events, clubs and activities</li> <li>Breakout areas</li> <li>Onsite cafe/restaurant at headquarters</li></ul>Development <ul> <li>Opportunities for professional training and qualifications</li> <li>Workshops and training sessions for new skills</li> <li>A fresh and modern eLearning platform</li></ul>

Independent Living Housing Officer

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: Support Worker (Supported Housing &amp; Outreach) Salary: £19,600 per year (full time equivalent £24,500) Hours: 30 hours per week Contract type: Permanent Location: Basingstoke Additional information: <ul><li>Valid driver's license and access to a car for business purposes</li><li>Participation in an Outreach rota which may include working early mornings, evenings and weekends</li><li>Participation in an on-call, out-of-hours rota (£100 per week when on-call)</li></ul>The Role: In this role, you'll be supporting individuals who have experienced homelessness and are now navigating the final steps of their journey toward stability. You'll take the lead in managing referrals into the service, conducting assessments, and providing tailored, empowering support to help clients maintain their accommodation and achieve meaningful, positive changes in their lives. Working across four units of accommodation located within two neighbouring properties, you'll focus on fostering resilience, building essential skills, and guiding clients toward greater independence. You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to outreach efforts for those currently homeless, provide in-reach support to residents in accommodation, and assist individuals with complex needs within the homeless pathway. Responsibilities include: <ul><li>Manage referrals and assess clients, offering tailored support to help them maintain accommodation and work towards long-term independence</li><li>Build effective relationships with partner agencies to deliver multi-agency support plans</li><li>Keep accurate and timely records of all client interactions</li><li>Empower a caseload of clients, to identify their strengths and goals, and develop their skills, confidence and well-being</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 to work</li><li>Experience working with vulnerable adults and/or people with complex needs</li><li>Ability to build effective relationships with clients and services in order to develop pathways to enable clients to make positive changes</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 the Support Worker, 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!

Support Worker (Supported Housing & Outreach)

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

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