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Job Description About the role Are you passionate about helping people? You could be the perfect fit for our new Independent Living Advisor role at The Guinness Partnership. This is a full time, 35 hours per week, permanent role covering our sites in Chesterfield, Sheffield and Shirebrook. You will need to hold a full UK Driving license and have access to your own vehicle. The overall purpose of the role is to provide an intensive housing management service to Guinness sheltered housing customers. What we are looking for We know that how we do things is just as important as what we do, so you'll not only be highly self-motivated with the rigour to pursue goals, but you'll also be a confident collaborator, networker and relationship builder with a willingness to go the extra mile to get the job done. The role will require regular travel to sites in Shirebrook, Sheffield &amp; Chesterfield. You will be able to demonstrate Essential: <ul> <li>Previous experience of working with the elderly and proven ability to foster a spirit of co-operation and sense of independence within this group.</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 of carrying out administrative work including numeracy work.</li> <li>Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.</li> <li>Good oral and written communications.</li> <li>Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.</li> <li>Demonstrates the Guinness Behaviours. </li></ul>Desirable: <ul> <li>Up to date working knowledge of Housing Benefit.</li> <li>Experience in dealing with bereavement and loss.</li> <li>An understanding of both housing management and support services.</li></ul>Qualifications Essential: <ul> <li>Appropriate professional or vocational qualification.</li></ul>If you're interested in finding out more about the key responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached role profile. TJTGP REEDTGP

Independent Living Advisor

Sanctuary manages rented and shared ownership homes and supports community initiatives for thousands of customers across England. Our staff help make a real difference to the quality of people's lives. Scheme Manager Queen Elizabeth Court, Queen St., Thorne, Doncaster, DN8 5AL £18,946 - £19,532 28 hours per week - Monday to Friday We are looking for a Scheme Manager to join our Independent Living Service Team which consists of Housing Officers and Scheme Managers. In this role you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the scheme ensuring there are no risks to the residents or assets in the scheme. The role offers an onsite presence and encourages residents who are either elderly or vulnerable to live as independently as possible. We are looking for enthusiastic, hardworking individuals, who put the resident first and can work independently using processes to ensure the scheme is well managed and run efficiently. The role of Scheme Manager will include: <ul><li>Completing weekly wellbeing calls to residents who require this service at the scheme and make safeguarding referrals when required.</li><li>Signing up new tenants &amp; carrying out visits where required.</li><li>Completing compliance testing including fire alarm checks and water temp checks</li><li>Reporting any hazards and supporting the repairs of these to ensure communal areas are kept free</li><li>Referring residents to support agencies when required and helping them access the different service available to them</li><li>Dealing with low level anti-social behaviour complaints within the scheme and resolving resident disputes</li><li>Travel to other schemes to provide cover for colleagues in the local Team as required.</li></ul>Skills and experiences: <ul><li>Experience of working with older people in a support capacity and understanding their individual needs or similar</li><li>Numeracy and literacy to the equivalent of GCSE Grade C or above in English and Math's</li><li>Excellent knowledge of effective communication at all levels</li><li>Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines</li><li>Experience of resident involvement and community care values would be an advantage</li><li>Basic knowledge of Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook</li><li>Occasional travel will be required as part of the role, therefore a full valid driving license and own transport is essential.</li><li>DBS check required</li></ul>Why work for us? We are a not-for-profit housing association, and own and manage around 125,000 homes. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture, and nurture and reward talent. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people's lives. Our Benefits As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering: <ul><li>25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays (pro rata)</li></ul><ul><li>A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary</li><li>Life Assurance</li><li>Employee Advice Service including counselling</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Voluntary health plans </li><li>Employee discounts </li><li>Wellbeing support and tools</li><li>Employee recognition scheme</li><li>Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues</li></ul><ul><li>£18,946 per annum (rising to £19,532 after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance) </li></ul>The full time equivalent salary for this role is £25,374 based on 37.5 hours per week rising to £26,159 after 12 months service and subject to satisfactory performance. View the job profile (if the link is unavailable please visit the Sanctuary careers website) Closing Date: 28 December 2025 If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you - <a href="mailto:housing.recruitment@sanctuary.co.uk" target="_blank">housing.recruitment@sanctuary.co.uk</a> We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application. View more detail about what it's like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at - <a href="http://www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team" target="_blank">www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team</a> Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers' needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary's commitment to our Disability Confident employer status. Building Equality and Diversity Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working. A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Housing Services Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.

Scheme Manager

HOUSING SUPPORT WORKER at TARGET HOUSING Location: S60, 1BY Salary: £25,715 per annum (rises to £27,025 per annum after 12 months, and to £27,955 per annum after 24 months (pro-rata)) Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent We're looking for an experienced and compassionate Housing Support Worker to join our dedicated Sheffield Offenders team. Job Purpose To provide intensive housing management support to vulnerable individuals with the intention of delivering a high-quality support programme that promotes client independence; providing a successful and sustainable move on and other measurable outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and expanding supported accommodation project within Sheffield, that supports individuals with offending backgrounds, or at the risk of offending. Duties and Responsibilities Housing Management <ul><li>To undertake appropriate assessments for potential and actual residents and to review and update these as required.</li><li>To complete all documentation including tenure agreements, property inventory, disclosure forms and an application for housing benefit with residents to support and sustain a successful tenancy.</li><li>Maximise rent collection, ensuring successful housing and other welfare benefit claims are submitted and maintained.</li><li>Monitor the maintenance of properties and report any repairs required to our maintenance team.</li></ul>Support <ul><li>Maintain contact with tenants in accordance with the requirements of the service.</li><li>Design and deliver an effective support plan that meets tenants individual needs and results in a successful move on into independent living.</li><li>Actively engage with tenants in issues and decisions that affect them.</li><li>Develop professional relationships with a range of external agencies that supports the on-going needs of tenants.</li><li>Develop a move-on plan for residents at the earliest opportunity, identifying realistic options for independent or more appropriate housing.</li></ul>Qualifications and Experience <ul><li>Experience of providing support to vulnerable people in a housing environment</li><li>Experience of working with individuals who have multiple and complex needs, in prison and on release</li><li>The ability to develop constructive relationships with offenders</li><li>Knowledge of the Welfare Benefits System</li><li>An understanding of the Judiciary System in the UK</li><li>Experience in risk assessment and support planning</li><li>Basic IT skills suitable for an office environment</li></ul>Essential Requirements - Enhanced DBS - A full UK driving licence and access to a road-worthy vehicle - The right to work in the UK There are many great reasons to join our team! <ul><li>Great opportunities for career development</li><li>Mileage Compensation</li><li>Membership to Westfield Health</li><li>Access to Lifetime Financial</li><li>28 days annual leave (plus statutory bank holidays), increasing to 33 after 5 years continuous employment</li><li>Company pension scheme</li><li>Free Parking</li><li>Paid for Enhanced DBS check</li><li>A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted</li></ul>Don't meet every single requirement? We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can't tick every box but we realise the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist. So, if you can do most of what we're looking for, go ahead and apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles! 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 Diversity &amp; Inclusion Ambassadors 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 employer. 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. Get in Touch If you have any questions about the role, please get in touch with <a href="mailto:Katie.machin@targethousing.org.uk" target="_blank">Katie.machin@targethousing.org.uk</a> We look forward to speaking with you soon! Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies early if sufficient applications are received. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible! Closing Date: 18/12/2025

Housing Support Worker

Support Worker for our Assured Shorthold Tenancy Project About Us Target Housing is a charity and registered social landlord with over 30 years' experience transforming lives through stable accommodation and support. We work in a psychologically and trauma-informed way, empowering people to build independence. Our mission is to provide high-quality housing and support that helps vulnerable individuals live independently, reach their potential, and positively contribute to their communities. A Typical Week... As an AST Housing Support Worker, you'll help people take real steps toward independence. You'll manage a caseload across South Yorkshire, offering personalised, trauma-informed support that helps tenants thrive and move confidently into independent living. No two days are the same. You'll work closely with partner agencies and other key services across Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham, building strong, wrap-around support networks for each tenant. You'll also have the backing of a supportive team and access to multiple Target Housing office bases. Office hours are generally Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm with a 20-minute unpaid lunch break. Main Purpose To deliver high-quality, person-centred housing and support services that help residents sustain their tenancies, overcome challenges, and build the skills they need to live independently (i.e. managing money and utilities). What You'll Be Doing <ul><li>Welcoming residents as they move into or out of Target Housing accommodation.</li><li>Getting to know each tenant's needs, goals, and ambitions and creating realistic, tailored support plans.</li><li>Acting as a keyworker, offering guidance, motivation and practical support that builds independence.</li><li>Helping residents maximise their income, manage budgets, and navigate the benefits system.</li><li>Supporting residents to understand their rights and responsibilities as tenants.</li><li>Conducting and reviewing regular risk assessments and updating plans as needs change.</li><li>Encouraging residents to work toward personal goals, celebrating their progress and achievements.</li><li>Ensuring rent responsibilities are met and assisting with benefit claims where needed.</li><li>Monitoring property condition, utilities use, and occupancy to keep residents safe and homes well managed.</li><li>Identifying and responding to any tenancy concerns, working with managers to resolve issues.</li><li>Helping residents develop budgeting skills and advocating on their behalf with outside agencies.</li><li>Working closely with Probation, partner agencies, and community organisations to provide holistic support.</li><li>Supporting residents to manage conflict or disputes sensitively and constructively.</li><li>Contributing to resident activities, workshops, or community engagement sessions.</li><li>Keeping accurate, confidential records to support effective service delivery.</li><li>Attending joint visits when required.</li><li>Building positive working relationships with external organisations to ensure residents get the right support.</li></ul>General Responsibilities Attending training, team meetings, and supervision to support your development. Adhering to Target Housing policies, including Equality, Confidentiality and Health &amp; Safety. Carrying out additional tasks aligned with the organisation's aims. What We're Looking For Experience or understanding of working with vulnerable people. A solid understanding of supported housing and tenancy-related support. Knowledge of the welfare benefits system. Understanding of risk assessments and support planning. Awareness of the UK criminal justice system. Competencies Customer Focus - CRITIAL Integrity - CRITICAL Team Working - CRITICAL Confidence &amp; Judgment - VERY IMPORTANT Communication and Influence - VERY IMPORTANT Planning &amp; Organising - IMPORTANT Technical - IMPORTANT You must have your own vehicle and a full UK driving licence for the purpose of this role. There are many great reasons to join our team! <ul><li>Great opportunities for career development</li><li>Allocated training</li><li>Mileage Compensation</li><li>Access Membership to Westfield Health &amp; Lifetime Financial</li><li>Ability to apply for the Blue Light card</li><li>Employer Contributory Company pension scheme (4%)</li><li>A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted.</li><li>28 days Annual Leave, going up to 33 after 5 years of service (1 day a year). PLUS 8 Bank Holidays.</li></ul>Target welcomes applications from all members of the community. Target reserves the right to close this role earlier than stated should the number of applications suffice.

Housing Support Worker - AST

Housing Support Worker Doncaster About us Target Housing is a charity and registered social landlord. Over the past 30 years we have shown that stable accommodation and support can help transform lives. We work in a psychologically and trauma informed way to empower people to achieve independence. Target delivers the highest standard of housing and support to enable vulnerable people to live independently, fulfil their potential and contribute to their communities and wider society. In a typical week... You will have an allocated caseload of tenants who you will support for the agreed contractual hours within their accommodation with the aim of supporting them to eventually move onto independent living. This is achieved by completing a support plan and risk assessment with the service user which consists of achievable goals within a realistic timeframe. The service users we support have multiple complex needs and reside in shared and single occupancy accommodation. We take a multi-agency approach to ensure the most comprehensive amount of support is provided for the tenants needs. Our priority is to build a positive working relationship with the individual, this is the foundation of working within a psychologically informed environment (PIE) and Trauma Informed way. Target is a collaborative organisation and have several office locations where you can access additional guidance from colleagues and management. Working hours are generally 9am to 5pm with a 20-minute unpaid lunch break. JOB DESCRIPTION Main Purpose To provide high quality housing and support services to residents in order to assist them to sustain their tenancies. Specific tasks <ul><li>Assist residents when moving in, or out of Target accommodation.</li><li>Assess the circumstances, aspirations and needs of each resident in order to make a support plan that is relevant to the resident and realistic in its achievement.</li><li>Act as residents' keyworker offering advice and support to negotiated and agreed support planning to enable them to develop their skills for independent living.</li><li>Assist residents to maximise their income and to manage their personal budgets.</li><li>Support residents to understand their rights and responsibilities under their occupancy agreements.</li><li>Support and motivation to residents encouraging them to achieve personal goals.</li><li>Carry out regular resident risk assessment and ensure it is properly recorded and copied to relevant officers in the organisation.</li><li>Review support plans periodically and adapt them according to changing needs</li><li>Make sure residents pay the rent due to Target Housing as required by the occupancy agreement. Assist residents with their benefit claims where necessary.</li><li>Monitor residents' handling of Target Housing property and consumption of gas &amp; electricity.</li><li>Monitor residents' compliance with their occupancy agreements. Inform Service Manager who will then act to resolve non-compliance issues.</li><li>Monitor occupancy to ensure that properties have not been abandoned or damaged and take prompt action when it happens to avoid unnecessary costs to TH.</li><li>Where appropriate, help residents with budgeting. Negotiate with other bodies on behalf of the resident on the repayment of arrears such as rent owed to the Local Authority Housing Department.</li><li>Liaise with the Probation Service and any other appropriate bodies to ensure that all are aware of relevant information.</li><li>Enable and support the service user to deal with conflict and disputes amongst service users and between service users and neighbours.</li><li>Assist in the delivery and development of resident activities.</li><li>Keep all prescribed records in order that the value of the tenant support service can be audited and comply with confidentiality policy.</li><li> Build links with external organisations, to maintain constructive working relations and to ensure resident's needs are met.</li><li>Participate in office duty arrangements.</li><li>Provide cover for absent Housing Support Assistants &amp; Supported Housing Assistant.</li><li>Accompany a colleague to an appointment or visit where dual attendance is required.</li></ul>General tasks <ul><li>Attend and participate in training sessions or activities as required.</li><li>Participate in team meetings and supervision as required,</li><li>Perform other such duties as may be required to further the aims of Target Housing within the Health and Safety requirements.</li><li>Adhere to all of Target Housing's policies and procedures in particular our Equal Opportunities, Confidentiality and Health and Safety policies.</li><li>Carry out other such duties as directed by senior managers as appropriate to the aims of Target Housing.</li></ul>Person specifications <ul><li>Understanding of services provided to vulnerable groups</li><li>Understanding of delivering supported housing services.</li><li>Understanding of delivering services to residents in housing and supported accommodation</li><li>Basic knowledge of Welfare Benefits System. </li><li>An understanding of risk assessments and support planning</li><li>Understanding of the Judiciary System in the UK</li></ul>Competencies Customer Focus (Critical) Integrity (Critical) Team Working (Critical) Confidence &amp; Judgment (Very Important) Communication and Influence (Very Important) Planning &amp; Organising (Important) Technical (Important) You must have your own vehicle and a full UK driving licence for the purpose of this role. There are many great reasons to join our team! <ul><li>Great opportunities for career development</li><li>Allocated training</li><li>Mileage Compensation</li><li>Access Membership to Westfield Health &amp; Lifetime Financial</li><li>Ability to apply for the Blue Light card</li><li>Employer Contributory Company pension scheme (4%)</li><li>A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted.</li></ul>Target welcomes applications from all members of the community. If you have any questions about the role, please get in touch with <a href="mailto:claire.flint@targethousnig.org.uk" target="_blank">claire.flint@targethousnig.org.uk</a> Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies early if sufficient applications are received. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible! This role is subject to Enhanced DBS clearance to which we will accommodate, a full valid driving licence, access to a road worthy vehicle and two satisfactory reference checks

Housing Support Worker - Doncaster

We have an excellent 9-12 month Maternity cover opportunity for someone who shares our enthusiasm and passion about delivering a service to our tenants, making them feel front and centre of our services and at the forefront of what we do. This is a role where you have a genuine opportunity to improve the lives of our customers - a deeply reward and fulfilling role for the right individual. Your role is key to the continued improvement of customer satisfaction and safety in the neighborhood and buildings in which they live. Being an integral part of the Customer Excellence team opens the door on a whole range of future options and career progression. As an Estates Officer, a typical day might include: <ul><li>Delivering a high-quality service that ensures the estates are kept clean, tidy and free from hazards, helping customers to enjoy their home and neighbourhood responsibly; by performing and co-ordinating a full range of estate services and building checks to ensure that our neighbourhoods are safe and pleasant places where people want to live. </li><li>Record and undertake regular structured audits to monitor communal blocks and neighbourhoods; ensuring that any action required is completed in required timescales.</li><li>Time controlled audit and recording of the condition of communal buildings and related facilities, carrying out checks on the safety and security as per procedures, including the testing of fire prevention, fire evacuations and testing for Legionella. </li><li>Monitoring contractor performance, ensuring detailed records are maintained and carrying out relevant inspections to ensure high quality work on behalf of Acis. Raising and agreeing resolution of any contractor non performance for the residents and on behalf of Acis, in the first instance.</li><li>Identifying, planning and actioning improvements to the estate service we provide</li><li>Planning and ensuring work for both internal and external communal clearance teams are kept to timescales and completed to a safe and satisfactory manner standard.</li><li>Proactively working and negotiating with our stakeholders and partners to optimise the best outcomes for our customers and adding value for money </li><li>Collating proof, putting into a court format to enforce tenancy breaches, where there is evidence of a breach of the 'by laws' for tipping on our land </li><li>You will collate and record meter readings to ensure value for money; identifying and dealing with any anomalies</li><li>Being out and about in our neighbourhoods, talking to customers, solving problems - you will be our eyes and ears in the areas where we work</li></ul>What we need to see to consider your application (don't worry if you don't tick every box): <ul><li>Competent computer skills in word, excel, outlook and be willing to learn new programs.</li><li>Willing to undertake the basic relevant Fire Safety and Legionella certification. </li><li>A confident lone worker with the ability to work with others as part of a dispersed and dynamic team.</li><li>Willingness and ability to work occasional flexible hours to suit Customer and Business. </li><li>Ability to maintain excellent and accurate reporting in a timely manner. </li><li>Excellent inter-personal and negotiation skills</li><li>Highly motivated and an excellent problem solver, to improve the neighbourhoods for residents</li><li>Ability to be organised, prioritise tasks and plan work efficiently</li><li>Ability to communicate at all levels and have a nonjudgmental and calm approach </li><li>A professional persona, as the role includes attending internal and external meetings and site visits with colleagues </li><li>Resilience. Working in social housing is a challenging but rewarding career, you'll be helping to keep our customers safe and bring real change to their lives.</li></ul>This is what will make you stand out from the crowd: <ul><li>Knowledge of undertaking monthly inspections on fire prevention and safety equipment, i.e. fire doors, fire blankets, hose reels, extinguishers.</li><li>Knowledge of undertaking weekly remedial actions to prevent Legionella.</li><li>Experience of cross team and stakeholder working.</li><li>Adept at change, having got hands on experience living and breathing new ways of working.</li><li>Happy working in an office and field environment.</li><li>Designing signage and general advice letters. </li><li>Ability to search for value for money, either by sourcing labour and/or materials. </li><li>Desire to do what's right.</li><li>Happy to roll up your sleeves and help.</li></ul>Being part of the Acis team, you'll get: <ul><li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days annual leave every year plus bank holidays (pro rata)</li><li>Pension contributions up to 10%</li><li>The opportunity to undertake professional training, funded by us.</li><li>One days paid leave a year for volunteering work (in addition to your Annual leave entitlement)</li><li>Staff benefits with Paycare - A health and benefits scheme giving you support and contributions towards various health benefits such as counselling, eye tests, vaccinations and much more</li><li>Benefits with Acis Perkz - a discount scheme giving you savings off hundreds of schemes including discounts on your coffee, weekly shop, days out and much more!</li><li>Employee recognition scheme, where we celebrate and award our Stars within Acis, including gift vouchers</li><li>Long service awards for our loyal employees</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme to give you confidential advice and support, when you need it</li><li>Professional membership subscription to support your continuous professional development</li><li>Death in service benefit as part of our pension scheme</li></ul>As soon as a suitable candidate is found for this role we reserve the right to close the job advert ahead of the closing date, so please do not delay in submitting your application. Acis are committed to equality and diversity, are a proud member of disability confident and welcome applications from any applicant who feel they hold the essential skills to fulfil the role. We recognise that people need flexibility in their role and we're happy to discuss flexible working options with the successful candidate in addition to any aid with interviewing that you might need

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