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Post title: Independent Living Services Officer Post number: PL.0193-V1 Salary: £27,269 - £30,060 per year Job description: Independent Living Officer (PL.0193-V1) Job description ( PDF, 284 KB ) Directorate/department: Place Apply online now for post PL.0193-V1 Closing date: 11.59pm, 21 March 2025 Further information This is a front line post providing low level support to Older Persons residing in the Housing Service's Independent Living Schemes to enable them to live independently in their own homes. The main purpose of the role of the Independent Living Services Officer is to undertake visits to tenants, complete Support Plans and offer housing related support. The post holder will liaise with family members and other agencies on behalf of tenants. The post holder also has landlord responsibilities and is a premises manager for the site, carrying out health and safety related duties, including those which form part of the fire safety regulations. Additionally, there may be a requirement to provide low-level floating support to Older Persons living in the community. This is an ideal opportunity for those with a Housing, Support or Health and Social Care background who enjoy working with Older Persons. Safeguarding Within Swansea Council there is a "Safeguarding is Everybody's Business" principle, and this applies to all Swansea Council employees, elected members, volunteers and contractors. Further details can be found at <a href="https://www.swansea.gov.uk/corporatesafeguarding" target="_blank">https://www.swansea.gov.uk/corporatesafeguarding</a> Choose Language Croeso! Dewiswch eich dewis iaith. Welcome! Please select your preferred language.

Independent Living Services Officer (closing date: 21/03/25)

37 hours per week An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated individual to help clients at risk of homelessness or living in unsuitable accommodation. We are seeking front line Housing Solutions Advisors to join a team that makes a difference and transforms lives. The primary role of the Housing Solutions Advisor is to undertake homeless assessments and process applications to the Authority's Common Housing Register. The key objective to prevent homelessness by producing innovative solutions to clients remaining in the home or finding alternative accommodation. An effective Housing Solutions Advisor will have experience of managing complex and detailed casework. The successful candidate will have experience of detailed homelessness prevention casework as well as homelessness legislation, and making enquiries and legal decisions in line with the statutory duties of a local authority. Working as part of a busy team you will need to work well under pressure and on your own initiative as you will build and manage your own caseload to Bridgend's service standards. To succeed in this role you will be a good problem solver who is able to work assertively but sensitively and also be a good team player. The successful candidate will be able to plan and prioritise work effectively to contribute towards the delivery of a high quality housing service. You must be able to work collaboratively as you will be working with partner agencies in preventing homelessness and reducing the reliance on temporary accommodation. You must be adaptable and be able to react effectively to changing circumstances. We really want to hear from you and would like to offer you the opportunity to discuss the role further with our Team Manager Joanne Ginn by calling 01656 643643. This will give you the opportunity to discuss the role in more detail, ask any questions and gain valuable advice regarding the content of your application. Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees. The council's Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office. Closing Date: 26 March 2025 Shortlisting Date: 27 March 2025 Interview Date: 08 April 2025 Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council Job Description &amp; Person Specification

Housing Solution Advisor - Homelessness Team

Adferiad delivers a flexible and coordinated response to the exceptional circumstances faced by people with co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions and related issues. Vulnerable people facing complex life challenges need consistent and seamless support to ensure they remain engaged with vital health and wellbeing services - and to prevent them becoming disenfranchised and isolated. Adferiad harnesses the talents and experience of long-established and leading Welsh charities CAIS, Hafal and WCADA. Our combined expertise in the fields of substance use, mental health, housing, criminal justice, and employment support enables Adferiad to meet the needs of our most vulnerable with a single, unified, and comprehensive approach. Support Worker Candidate Pack How to Complete an Application Form If you think you might have these skills, but are not 100% sure, please do still apply and let us decide. We know that certain groups rule themselves out of interesting opportunities assuming that others will be more successful, but please don't be that person. We want to hear from the widest cross section of the community. If you have difficulty accessing this information or would like it in a different format, please contact our recruitment team at [email protected] or 01792 816600 Mae Adferiad yn darparu ymateb hyblyg a chydgysylltiedig i'r amgylchiadau eithriadol a wynebir gan bobl â chyflyrau iechyd meddwl a defnyddio sylweddau sy'n cyd-ddigwydd a materion cysylltiedig. Mae angen cymorth cyson a di-dor ar bobl agored i niwed sy'n wynebu heriau bywyd cymhleth i sicrhau eu bod yn parhau i ymgysylltu â gwasanaethau iechyd a llesiant hanfodol - ac i'w hatal rhag mynd yn ddifreinio ac yn ynysig. Mae Adferiad yn harneisio doniau a phrofiad yr elusennau Cymreig sydd wedi hen ennill eu plwyf, CAIS, Hafal a WCADA. Mae ein harbenigedd cyfun ym meysydd defnyddio sylweddau, iechyd meddwl, tai, cyfiawnder troseddol, a chymorth cyflogaeth yn galluogi Adferiad i ddiwallu anghenion y rhai mwyaf agored i niwed gydag un dull gweithredu unedig a chynhwysfawr. Os credwch fod gennych y sgiliau hyn, ond nad ydych 100% yn siŵr, gwnewch gais o hyd a gadewch i ni benderfynu. Gwyddom fod rhai grwpiau yn diystyru eu hunain o gyfleoedd diddorol gan gymryd y bydd eraill yn fwy llwyddiannus, ond peidiwch â bod y person hwnnw. Rydym am glywed gan y trawstoriad ehangaf o'r gymuned. Os ydych chi'n cael trafferth cael mynediad i'r wybodaeth hon neu os hoffech chi ei chael mewn fformat gwahanol, cysylltwch â'n tîm recriwtio yn [email protected] neu 01792 816600

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